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 & Activation[]
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 Bursts[]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Unstoppable | Significantly reduces damage taken while limiting speed for 10s | 1 / 1 / 1 (DLC) |
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Hangover | Leave your enemies feeling worse for wear | 1 / 1 / 1 (DLC) |
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Deadly Force | Loadout with deadlier ammo | 1 / 1 / 1 (DLC) |
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Explosives | Explosive enhancements | 1 / 1 / 1 (DLC) |
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Slippery Character | Use this for a quick escape | 1 / 1 / 1 (DLC) |
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Trigger Happy | More firepower | 1 / 2 / 3 |
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Intuition | Locates your enemy to give you an edge | 1 / 2 / 3 |
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Big Dog | Health boosts for you and your team | 1 / 2 / 3 |
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Bullet Time | Slows time | 6 / 11 / 18 |
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Paranoia | Your opponents won't know who to trust | 7 / 9 / 13 |
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Sneaky | Appear as friendly to enemies | 8 / 25 / 34 |
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Grounded | Hide from the enemy's minimap | 14 / 19 / 29 |
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Fresh Blood | Power-up your team's next 6 respawns | 27 / 30 / 35 |
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Weapon Dealer | Special deals to make your weapons more powerful | 32 / 39 / 43 |
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Burst Bubble | Block your enemies Bursts while powering yours | 37 / 41 / 46 |
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Weapon Double-Dealer | Gives your enemies dodgy weapons | 42 / 45 / 48 |
Grinds[]
| Image | Grind | Condition | Requirement | XP Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adrenaline Junkie | Adrenaline Earned | 500 1000 10000 25000 |
50 100 500 1000 |
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Small Beginnings | Level 1 Bursts Triggered | 5 25 75 150 |
25 100 250 500 |
|
Building It Up | Level 2 Bursts Triggered | 5 25 75 150 |
25 100 250 500 |
|
As Good As It Gets | Level 3 Bursts Triggered | 5 25 75 150 |
25 100 250 500 |
Trivia[]
- "Burst" refers to the concept of a "Burst of Adrenaline" during fight or flight situations