It can also potentially decimate an entire group with just one shot, though the other 2 weapons do that job with less expense. The M32 MLG is highly risky as its munitions are expensive, but it pays off well when destroying a FP at range or shooting a Siren's head off up close. The problem is, with all melee weapons, is that the Pulverizer lacks range, and this weapon in particular is rather slow to attack, though it does seem to benefit from HWT, Melee Expert & (to a lesser extent) MTGB. The Pulverizer is (personally) my favorite weapon because of its heavy knockdown power, wide area attack & heavy explosive strike, which really suits well against fleshpounds, giving the Demolitionist a melee alternative and the Berserker an anti-FP utility. This may make for a weapon that cleans zeds fast & efficiently, especially against hordes of 'weaker' targets.
The VLAD-1000 crossperks between the Support & Berserker, so it should receive bonuses from both HWT & Melee Expert.
My chosen weapons are as follows: VLAD-1000 Nailgun, Pulverizer & M32 MGL. I will also be using weapons that cross with the Demolitionist, Berserker & Support. Since I don't play with a team often, I tend to favor perks suited for handling Zeds and not allies.
My perks are as follows: Heavy Weapons Training, Melee Expert, Weapon Harness, Make Things Go Boom & Lockdown.
