Zoom Optic

Slot: Optic

Overview

Long-focus lens extends range and speed; distant hits add a bonus white-hot strike.

Mechanics

+60% beam speed, +40% beam lifetime, -18% fire rate, -24% homing. At ≥~38 tiles from target, trace hits add an extra strike starting ~35% of hit damage, +25% per ~12.5 tiles farther, up to +75%. Prism laser only ~25% chance for the long-range proc; bonus starts at ~20% with the same distance cap but lower scaling.

Build tips

Static long-range builds only; no bonus at melee range. Stacks with Sniper Optic, Extender Stock, and Hypersonic Barrel.