A Burst is a special ability that a player equips and uses in the Max Payne 3 multiplayer to help them take down or subvert opponents. Bursts are acquired by leveling up with XP, and can be equipped along with the rest of the player's loadout.

Adrenaline & ActivationEdit

A burst is powered by the adrenaline meter, which sits in the bottom-right corner of the screen with the rest of the HUD. It is segmented into three bars, which fill as the player kills enemies and/or loots their bodies. When a segment of adrenaline is completely filled, the burst reaches a new level, which then denotes the burst's overall potency. The more adrenaline you have, the more potent your burst will be when activated, up to the maximum of three levels.

When a burst is used, it will automatically consume all full adrenaline segments. Bursts with a duration, like Bullet Time, will deplete the adrenaline meter over a short period, while others instantly deplete the meter, like Trigger Happy. Full segments of adrenaline are retained upon death, but any half-filled segments are lost and must be refilled after respawning.

List of BurstsEdit

Each burst is based on different thematic elements of the Max Payne universe, such as deceit, betrayal, and paranoia, as well as series staples like Bullet Time and Hong Kong-style action.

Burst Icon	Name	Description	Level Unlocks
	Big Dog	Health boosts for you and your team	1 / 2 / 3
	Bullet Time	Slows time	6 / 11 / 18
	Burst Bubble	Block your enemies Bursts while powering yours	37 / 41 / 46
	Deadly Force	Lodaout with deadlier ammo	Unlocked with DLC
	Fresh Blood	Power-up your team's next 6 respawns	27 / 30 / 35
	Unstoppable	Gives armor and reduced damage bonuses	Unlocked with DLC
	Grounded	Hide from the enemy's minimap	14 / 19 / 29
	Intuition	Locates your enemy to give you an edge	1 / 2 / 3
	Paranoia	Your opponents won't know who to trust	7 / 9 / 13
	Slippery Character	Use this for a quick escape	Unlocked with DLC
	Sneaky	Appear as friendly to enemies	8 / 25 / 34
	Trigger Happy	More firepower	1 / 2 / 3
	Explosives	Ability to use explosive ammo and booby traps	Unlocked with DLC
	Weapon Dealer	Special deals to make your weapons more powerful	32 / 39 / 43
	Weapon Double-Dealer	Gives your enemies dodgy weapons	42 / 45 / 48
	Hangover	Confuses your target at spawn	Unlocked with DLC

TriviaEdit

• "Burst" refers to the concept of a "Burst of Adrenaline" during fight or flight situations
• "Fresh Blood" refers to new members of a group or organization
• The Bullet Time Burst icon is actually two pistol shelled bullets, joined together at their tips, creating an hourglass shape