How to get and use the Zap Gun in Lethal Company

If you’re struggling to survive all the horrifying monsters in Zeekerss’ amazing horror co-op game, you’ll want to know how to use the Zap Gun in Lethal Company. Being able to momentarily stun one of these creatures could be the difference between life and death, giving you just enough time to beat a hasty retreat to safety. That’s why we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about how to get the Zap Gun, and how to use it.

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How to get the Zap Gun in Lethal Company

Like any other item you get in Lethal Company, the Zap Gun can be purchased on the terminal in your ship. The Zap Gun costs 400 Credits and weighs 11 pounds. Once you purchase it from the terminal, head outside and wait for the delivery ship to drop it off. With your Zap Gun in hand, it’s time to head inside and gather some scrap.

How to use the Zap Gun in Lethal Company

While you might think you just need to left-click to use the Zap Gun, this is wrong, and won’t activate it. Instead, you first have to use your right-click to scan the area for targets. Once your scan detects a target within range, you can now hold down left mouse button to fire a beam of electricity. This electrical charge will automatically strike any creatures within range, stunning them for a period of time. You can refill the Zap Gun’s battery on the recharge station on your ship, like you would with your flashlight or walkie talkie.

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Alex’s Advice

The Zap Gun can also hit your teammates if you’re not careful, so watch out. Or alternatively, if you don’t really like your friends, knock yourself out!

Once the enemy is stunned, you’ve got two options. First, you can just run away. This is a great idea if you’re unarmed, or if you’re near the exit and know your way there. Secondly, you can use this time to kill the enemy. If you or a crewmate has a weapon like a shovel or stop sign, you can hit the stunned enemy a few times to kill them, ensuring your safety.

Be aware that some creatures are immune to the effects of the Zap Gun, and will not be stunned no matter how much you zap them. Once zapped, a creatures turn hostile and will immediately try to attack you. Here is a list of creatures, and whether or not they can be stunned:

Creature	Can be stunned?	Effect
Jester	Yes	Prevents it from winding up
Forest Keeper	Yes	Frees teammates that have been grabbed
Turrets	Yes	Momentarily disables them, preventing them from shooting
Eyeless Dogs	Yes	Immobilises them and stops them from attacking
Manticoil	No	N/A
Circuit Bee	No	N/A
Earth Leviathan	No	N/A
Roaming Locust	No	N/A
Ghost Girl	No	N/A

If you’re heading back out to scavenge some moons, check out some of our other guides, like how to survive the Lethal Company Bracken, and if you’re wanting to play the game on other platforms, check out is Lethal Company on console too.

Lethal Company Zap Gun FAQs

How much does the Zap Gun cost in Lethal Company?

The Zap Gun costs 400 Credits in Lethal Company.

Does the Zap Gun work on all creatures in Lethal Company?

The Zap Gun does not work on certain creatures in Lethal Company, and will only make them hostile to you.