Why players should avoid Unholy Hellbringer in GTA Online The Last Dose update

The Unholy Hellbringer is one of the most unique weapons in GTA Online gameplay. Rockstar Games added it in 2019 as part of the Grand Theft Auto Online: Arena War DLC. Although the gun has been in the game for nearly four years, players rarely use it anywhere. While veterans have already tried and tested the weapon, new players are frequently perplexed about its utilities.

The Los Santos Drug Wars DLC, including The Last Dose update, added nothing to the weapon to make it worthwhile to buy. This article explains why GTA Online players must avoid purchasing the Unholy Hellbringer gun after The Last Dose update.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

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The Unholy Hellbringer has a catchy name but offers nothing new compared to other weapons in GTA Online

The Unholy Hellbringer is one of the biggest weapons in GTA 5 Online that players can buy and keep in their inventories. It is a futuristic plasma rifle with three barrels and a drum-shaped ammo magazine. While the weapon looks cool, it severely lacks firepower and damage.

Despite having three identical barrels, it only fires from the top one. Furthermore, its rate of fire is slow, and it deals less damage than most other standard rifles. Players must fire multiple rounds to destroy a normal enemy vehicle completely. Moreover, it must be within range as the Unholy Hellbringer deals no damage to slightly far-away targets.

In addition, controller users who prefer auto aim in GTA Online gameplay will experience difficulty as the weapon does not automatically lock onto targets and must be pointed manually.

The weapon's accuracy is poor, and the lack of modifications only worsens matters. While the Ammu-Nation store charges $449,000 for the Unholy Hellbringer, it fails to provide performance upgrades. Players can only apply color tints to it, which have no effect on its firepower.

Although the Gun Van in GTA Online now offers a 10% discount on the futuristic weapon following the most recent weekly update, it is still a bad deal for players. The Unholy Hellbringer cannot be used in most missions in the game, making it an expensive waste for most players.

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What is an alternative to the Unholy Hellbringer?

If you want to use a futuristic heavy weapon in the game, you can use the Widowmaker, which was released alongside the Unholy Hellbringer. The former has greater accuracy and damage.

This weapon is an excellent ally when fighting cop cars, helicopters, or other enemies. The range is also sufficient, allowing for a large area of destruction. However, it is a bit more expensive, costing $499,000.