Bioshock Infinite Weapons Guide: Vox Hail Fire/ Paddywhacker Hand Cannon



Bioshock Infinite offers a good variety of weapons that Booker DeWitt can use to dispose of his enemies. Most of the times these weapons are used together with Vigor to create some truly damaging attacks. Some of the weapons of the game can be found lying around while others require you to defeat specific enemies in order to obtain them. Thanks to Elizabeth your weapons’ power can also be enhanced with her possesing the weapon and the ammo thanks to her tears.

Finding a weapon doesn’t mean that you’re done with it as soon as you find another one: you’ll be able to upgrade it in a few different ways using the Minuteman’s ArmoryVending Machines found all over Columbia. The upgrade system allows you to costumize weapons to your likings and even retain all these upgrades once you found a new type of the same weapon. It’s quite a unique system which adds a bit more depth to the game.

  • Vox Hail Fire

The Vox Hail Fire is an explosive launcher weapon found in Columbia. The Vox Hail Fire is not too different from the Pig Volley Cannon: the main difference between them is that Vox Hail Fire projectiles bounce off walls. Just like the PVC, this weapon is quite useful when dealing with groups of enemies or when trying to get some enemy out of hiding.

Available Upgrades

  • Hail Fire Damage Boost 1 $688
  • Hail Fire Damage Boost 2 $688
  • Hail Fire Radius Increase $415
  • Hail Fire Clip Increase $399
  • Max Upgrade Cost $2190
Paddywacker Hand Cannon

The Paddywhacker Hand Cannon is a magnum revolver found all over Columbia. This one is one of the most powerful handguns since it has the power to dispose of most common enemies with a single shot, even when playing on hard difficulty. Other than this, there’s not much that can be said about this weapon: if you’re quick enough with headshots you may find this weapon useful even when dealing with multiple enemies.

Available Upgrades

  • Hand Cannon Damage Boost 1 $448
  • Hand Cannon Damage Boost 2 $448
  • Hand Cannon Reload Speed $656
  • Hand Cannon Recoil Decrease $350
  • Max Upgrade Cost $1902