The LAER can fire a total of about 370 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 19 reloads, or 14 reloads when modified with the auxiliary recharger chip, from full condition before breaking. When compared to its variant, Elijah's advanced LAER, the standard model could be viewed as the more practical version as it has 50% more HP, although it does shoot slower. It has a very high spread for an energy rifle, limiting its usefulness at longer ranges.
It does include several drawbacks however, such as its low critical hit damage, low item HP and its rarity, so the player character may have to rely on the Jury Rigging perk or weapon repair kits, especially if using over or max charged ammunition. The LAER is a decent all around energy rifle.
