- For the original version, see Thompson Chicago.
JANUS-3 is a JANUS submachine gun in Counter-Strike Online.
Overview[]
Developed by Aegis Lab, this is a Janus Transformation System-equipped prototype version of Thompson Chicago. It is chambered with 50 rounds of .45 ACP and can transform into Janus mode after scoring enough hits, causing tremendous damage to the victim.
Advantages[]
- High magazine capacity
- High accuracy for a submachine gun
- Has Janus Transformation System
- Unlimited ammunition in Janus form
- Easy to achieve the Janus form
- High rate of fire in both forms
Disadvantages[]
- Janus form does not last long
- Purchasable by cash point only
- High recoil in Janus form
Tips[]
- It requires 25 hits on multiple targets to achieve the Janus Transformation System wheras 20 hits on a single target.
- When on Janus form, it can deal around 10,000 ~ 17,000 damage to bosses (note that firepower have been maxed).
- Its Janus form lasts for 7 seconds.
- This weapon can be a proper replacement for anyone who doesn't own the JANUS-5.
- There's a trick to save Janus form, after the Janus Transformation System is ready just switch to another weapon and when you are going to use it, just switch it back and quickly activate it or it won't take effect.
Release date[]
- South Korea: 7 August 2014.
- Taiwan/Hong Kong: 12 August 2014 (Reservation Ticket); 19 August 2014 (full release).
- China &
Japan: 20 August 2014. - CSN:Z: 8 January 2015 (Craft).
Vietnam: 26 March 2015 (Craft).Indonesia: 18 March 2015.
Users[]
- SAS: Seen in posters.
Comparisons[]
- Positive
- Has Janus Transformation System
- More accurate (+26%)
- Faster reload time
- Neutral
- Same magazine size (50)
- Same ammo type
- Same rate of fire (91%)
- Same damage (28)
- Negative
- Higher recoil (+35%)
- Heavier (+4%)
- Cannot be enchanced
- More expensive (+$2000)
- Positive
- Higher damage (+1)
- Higher accuracy (+78%)
- Higher magazine size (+15)
- Has Janus Transformation System
- Neutral
- Same rate of fire
- Same knockback power
- Same price ($4000)
- Negative
- Higher recoil (+33%)
- Heavier (+7% speed reduction)
- Lower penetration power (-3)
- No scope
- Longer reload time (+1.0 second)
- Positive
- Higher damage (+4)
- Higher accuracy (+75%)
- Cheaper (-$350)
- Higher magazine size (+20)
- Has Janus Transformation System
- Neutral
- Same knockback power
- Same stun power
- Negative
- Higher recoil (+34)
- Heavier (+9% weight)
- Longer reload time (+1.0 second)
- No scope
- Has no Balrog Charging System
Gallery[]
View model
Ditto, reload
Ditto, Janus form
World model
A SAS operatives with JANUS-3
Store preview
JANUS-3 Reservation Ticket
JANUS-3 Reservation Ticket with Tactical Knife package
JANUS-3 with Tactical Knife package
JANUS-3 Confirmed Set
South Korea poster
Taiwan/Hong Kong poster
Ditto, Reservation Ticket
China poster
Japan poster
Indonesia poster
Vietnam poster
In-game screenshot
Ditto, Janus form
HUD Icon
Pulling the bolt
Ditto
Changing form
Ditto
Inserting new magazine
Taking out old magazine
Drawing sound
Trivia[]
- This weapon shares the same Janus figure with JANUS-1 and JANUS-11.
- This weapon reuses JANUS-5's firing sound. Also, the same laughter will be heard when the Janus Transformation System is ready.
- Whenever the user shoots while in Janus form, bullet trails can be seen.
- The crosshair turns purple when the Janus Transformation System is ready to be activated. This also applies to other JANUS weapons except for JANUS-5 and JANUS-9.