Perihelion VXC

• Magrider
• Lightning

Page Contents Current As of Patch:

2023-03-29

Perihelion VXC
The prototype Perihelion VXC fires an anti-armor crescent with a flat trajectory, and can be charged to fire up to three projectiles at once.
Costs
Cert Cost:		875
DC Cost:		599
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		60 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		225m/s
Effective Range:		Very Long
Fire Modes:		Semi-Auto
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		475
Min Damage:		475
Max Indirect Damage:		350 before 1m
Min Indirect Damage:		50 at 3m
Damage Type:		Tank Shells, Common Explosive
Reload Speed
Reload Speed:		3.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		3
Ammunition Pool:		60
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		Perihelion VXC API Data
Census LF API source:		Perihelion VXC API Data

The Perihelion VXC is a primary weapon available to the Magrider. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

Unique among tank cannons, the Perihelion features a charging mechanic that functions similar to the charging mechanic found on the Lancer VS22 and in the Spiker's alt-fire mode.

The Perihelion's charge mechanic is dependent on the duration the Fire key is held. Charging for 1 second or less will result in charge level one, 1 to 3 seconds results in level two, and 3 to 5 seconds will result in level three, with the Perihelion automatically firing after 5 seconds of charging. Each charge level fires an additional round and each round fired will consume 1 ammo.

Unlike other weapons in Planetside 2 that feature a charging mechanic, the Perihelion does not fire a stronger projectile with higher charge levels, but instead fires consecutive additional rounds in a quick burst, with 2 rounds being fired at charge level 2, and 3 being fired at level 3.

The projectiles fired by the Perihelion are wide crescents that feature zero bullet drop, allowing for reliable damage at very long ranges. They have a 4 second lifespan and travel at 225 m/s giving a maximum effective range of 900 meters.

Attachments

Available attachments

Optics Zoom Optics (1.25x) Unlocks the 1.25x Zoom attachment. 1  1  Zoom Optics (1.5x) Unlocks the 1.5x Zoom attachment. 50  39  Zoom Optics (1.75x) Unlocks the 1.75x Zoom attachment. 150  89  Zoom Optics (2x) Unlocks the 2x Zoom attachment. 500  199  Night Vision Optics Illuminates low light levels up to 1000 meters in a green monochrome display. 50  39  Threat Detection Optics Highlights vehicular threats in low light conditions up to Yes meters. 200  89  Utility Reload Speed Reload Speed 1 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 5 0.18 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 3.32 seconds %. 150  Reload Speed 2 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 6.25 0.22 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 3.28 seconds %. 200  Reload Speed 3 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 7.5 0.26 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 3.24 seconds %. 400  Reload Speed 4 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 8.75 0.31 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 3.19 seconds %. 500  Reload Speed 5 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 10 0.35 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 3.15 seconds %. 1000  Ammo Maximum Ammo Capacity Maximum Ammo Capacity 1 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 3 rounds. 1  Maximum Ammo Capacity 2 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 6 rounds. 10  Maximum Ammo Capacity 3 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 9 rounds. 30  Maximum Ammo Capacity 4 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 12 rounds. 50  Maximum Ammo Capacity 5 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 15 rounds. 100  Maximum Ammo Capacity 6 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 18 rounds. 150  Maximum Ammo Capacity 7 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 21 rounds. 200  Maximum Ammo Capacity 8 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 24 rounds. 400  Maximum Ammo Capacity 9 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 27 rounds. 500  Maximum Ammo Capacity 10 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 30 rounds. 1000

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Shots to Kill
Infantry	2(2)
Infiltrator	2(2)
Heavy Assault Overshield	2(3)
MAX	4(5)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Harasser	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Composite Armor 4	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Sunderer	-	9 (on fire @ 8)
Blockade Armor 4	-	11 (on fire @ 9)
Deployment Shield 4	-	9 (Shield 6)
ANT	-	8 (on fire @ 6)
Lightning	Front/Top	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Side	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	8 (on fire @ 6)
	Side	7 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
Chimera	Front/Top	8 (on fire @ 7)
	Side	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)
Vanguard	Front/Top	9 (on fire @ 7)
	Side	8 (on fire @ 6)
	Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)
ESF	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	4 (on fire @ 4)
	Bottom	8 (on fire @ 7)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Bottom	9 (on fire @ 8)
Dervish	-	3 (on fire @ 2)
Composite Armor 4	-	3 (on fire @ 2)
Liberator	-	4 (on fire @ 4)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Galaxy	-	12 (on fire @ 10)
Composite Armor 4	-	13 (on fire @ 11)
Bastion Weak Point	-	15 (Shield 2)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the Perihelion VXC. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the cannon. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbons

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
Perihelion VXC Service Ribbon		10 kills.

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200

History

March 29, 2023 Update (MAX rebalance, New Abilities, Server Perf)

• Charge time is no longer infinite, and can now be held for up to 5 seconds before automatically firing.
• This weapon still reaches a Stage 2 charge at 1 second, and a Stage 3 charge at 3 seconds.

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October 5, 2022 Update (The Lost Fleet)

• Added to the live game.

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September 30, 2022 Update (PTS)

• Removed the non-charge equivalent of this weapon.
• Fixed an issue where Perihelion optics wouldn't work correctly on the Magrider.
• Fixed an issue where third-person view wouldn't show the correct amount of shots fired in charged up states.
• Updated ammo counts to fall in line with the magazine size.
• Direct damage from 500 to 475.

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September 23, 2022 Update (PTS)

• Fixed incorrect icon resolution.
• Added a charge-based variant of the Perihelion for the Magrider (which will also be given to the Lightning depending on feedback.)
• This weapon can charge up to 3 projectiles, has a 3-round magazine, and loses its piercing capabilities.
• Altered stats:
  • 500 maximum damage
  • Three-round magazine, 3.5 second reload
  • Can be charged to quickly fire up to three rounds.
  • No longer penetrates infantry and MAXes.

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September 16, 2022 Update (PTS)

• Cleaned up a variety of physics and graphical issues, and updated weapon audio.

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August 26, 2022 Update (PTS) (Nexus Preview, this weekend!)

• Added to the test server.
• Original stats:
  • 675 maximum damage
  • 350 maximum indirect damage at 1 meter, scaling down to 50 damage at three meters.
  • Single shot, 2.5 second reload
  • 225m/s velocity, no gravity
  • Penetrates infantry and MAXes, stops on hitting vehicles or terrain.