The MTL Nightmare Cerberus is a custom truck featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Arena War update.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The vehicle is essentially identical to its Apocalypse, but sports bright colours for the bodywork and the chassis, along with permanent colors that alternate between blue, green, pink, purple, red and yellow.
Unlike other "Nightmare" vehicles, the truck is plastered with decals around by default; the front arches have decals for Xero on the left and Fleeca on the right, while the rear arches have decals for Lucky Plucker on the left and Surprise Facial on the right. The rear tanker also has labels for Fleeca, Dense, Pisswasser, Ranch, Hinterland, Lucky Plucker, Kayton and Wiener Club. Liveries will only cover the cab of the truck.
The vehicle is painted with a primary color for the cabin, while the secondary color is applied on the top rear frame of the tanker and the tires. Although not accessible, a trim color is also available for the seat stitching, which is always set to black. The rims are similar to the ones from its two other variants and many industrial vehicles like the Phantom and the Packer, with the original black hole texture removed (although the original "normal" texture is still present, leaving the appearance of a hole-like area on the wheel). These rims can also support a dedicated color, although purchased examples have a yellow color by default, which cannot be changed due to the lack of custom wheels options.
The truck is equipped with a front flamethrower, and can be also modified with a rear flamethrower.
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Performance[]
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Vehicle[]
As expected from a large truck of its kind, the Cerberus is relatively slow but remains powerful and a definite successor to the likes of the Phantom, particularly when it comes to ramming vehicles out of the way.
The vehicle's straight-line performance is, overall, relatively poor. The truck also has a limited number of only 3 gears when compared to other trucks often featuring 5.
The Cerberus' engine model is identical to the Phantom and Packer, being a relatively undetailed model which appears to replicate a V8 engine, suggested by its spark plug textures, however with no physical manifolds or cam-heads, the engine model is otherwise unidentifiable. The truck's engine sound is also shared with the Phantom Custom, Hauler Custom, Chernobog, Scarab and TM-02 Khanjali.
Abilities[]
- The vehicle can be installed with both "Jump" mods and "Shunt" mods. The Jump modifications come in three levels of effectiveness and can be activated using the horn button. When activated, the vehicle will be launched into the air, in a similar way to the Ruiner 2000 and Scramjet. The Shunt modifications allow the vehicle to shunt to the side.
- The vehicle can be installed with Boost upgrades. This can be used to significantly speed up the vehicle. It can be used repeatedly while driving the vehicle, but it is better to let it fully recharge for maximum efficiency.
Armor[]
The Cerberus' durability is, by default, relatively substandard and is on-par with the Phantom, among other trucks of a similar size. A single explosion nearby may burst the truck into flames, however, somewhat advantageously, the truck's length in comparison to other trucks means explosions to the rear are much less likely to deal damage to the vehicle's fuel tanks, positioned below the cab, and the engine located at the front, however explosions at or around the frontal area will still cause immediate damage. With Armor Plating, the truck's durability is significantly improved, surviving up to 2 explosions. The truck does not deform.
The truck comes with a bullet-resistant front windshield, surviving several rounds from a machine gun before breaking, however the side windows are not.
Weaponry[]
- The vehicle can be fitted with a Ram Weapon. The ram weapon behaves in a similar way to the updated scoops and ramming bars of the RCV and Armored Boxville, causing a large amount of damage to other vehicles and often sending them flying into mid-air with little to no disadvantage against the vehicle itself, and no damage to the vehicle's engine whatsoever. It should be noted that the effectiveness against other players is significantly reduced compared to its effectiveness against NPCs and their vehicles. Depending on the equipped ram weapon, the truck deals a different amount of force against other vehicles; the "ram" options, including the Light Ram, Reinforced Ram and Heavy Ram deal the same, but less damage than the other "scoop" options, the Light Scoop, Reinforced Scoop and the Heavy Scoop.
- Flamethrower: By default, the Cerberus is equipped with a cab-mounted flamethrower, unique to this vehicle and usable by the driver. The flamethrower deals a large amount of damage to NPCs, sometimes instantly killing them, but is relatively poor when used against vehicles and players in particular, often taking up to 10 seconds to kill a player. The range of the flamethrower is also lackluster at about 45 meters (not much further than the length of the truck itself), and its position aboard the truck means aiming both very near and relatively far from the truck proves problematic. Its overall behavior and effectiveness is similar to the Fire Truck and RCV's water cannon. The flame itself looks similar to the flames that spurt out of prop gas containers around San Andreas.
- A secondary flamethrower can be installed, attached to the rear of the tanker on the back of the truck. It performs identical to the regular flamethrower, and is usable by a passenger. With two players, the two flamethrowers essentially deal twice as much damage when in use.
- The vehicle has the option for installing Proximity Mines. Unlike Weaponized Vehicles added in the Gunrunning update, the Cerberus, along with all Arena Cars in the Arena War update, has five different Proximity Mine choices: Kinetic, Spike, EMP, Slick and Sticky;
- The Kinetic option (orange flashing light) creates a small impulse spreading several meters around the area, sending players and vehicles into the air. The impulse deals little damage to both players and vehicles.
- The Spike option (dark blue flashing light) bursts the tires of vehicles passing over or near it, as well as dealing a small amount of damage to the vehicle, mainly effecting the vehicle's windows, but otherwise dealing no damage or force. The mine does not burst vehicles with Bulletproof Tires installed.
- The EMP option (light blue flashing light) disables the vehicle's electronics when passing over it. The accelerator, brakes and steering, as well as the radio and other features are disabled for around 5 seconds before reactivating. It also deals a small amount of damage to players. The player will be notified by whom their vehicle was disabled by in a small notification above the radar.
- The Slick option (green flashing light) bursts a large amount of oil on the surface, causing vehicles passing over it to lose control. This deals no damage to both vehicles or players.
- The Sticky option (purple flashing light) bursts a large amount of sticky substance on the surface, causing vehicles passing over it to slow down. This deals no damage to both vehicles or players.
- The truck can also be installed with body spikes. These spikes deal damage to NPCs and players, contact with the spikes can instantly kill them.
GTA Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 75.8 / 122 | 3 | N/A | RWD (rear-most axle) | 6500 / 14330 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 3 | FR (rear 6) SOHC V8 (Spark-Plug Textures) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
| Damage (per shot) [?] |
Fire Rate [?] | Range (m / ft) [?] |
Ammo Specifications/ Capacity |
Reload Mechanism | Reload Speed [?] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 0 | 100 / 328.1 | 750 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 45 / 147.6 | Unlimited | N/A | N/A |
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Damage | 30% 30% | |||
| Fire Rate/Speed | 60% 60% | ||||
| Accuracy | 40% 40% | ||||
| Range | 60% 60% | ||||
| Clip Size | 50% 50% | ||||
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Nightmare Cerberus can only be modified at the Arena Workshop.
| Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
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| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
| Boost | None | $20,000 | ||
| Boost Upgrade 20% | $100,000 $50,000 (AW) | |||
| Boost Upgrade 60% | $230,000 $115,000 (AW) | |||
| Boost Upgrade 100% | $400,000 $200,000 (AW) | |||
| Shunt Boost | $520,000 $260,000 (AW) | |||
| Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 | ||
| Ram-bars | $4,600 | |||
| Plated Ram-bars | $7,400 | |||
| Bastioned Ram-bars | $11,700 $5,850 (AW) |
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| Bodywork | Decorations | None | $4,200 | |
| War Spearheads | $6,720 $3,360 (AW) |
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| War Spear Kit | $7,140 $3,570 (AW) |
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| Nade Spearheads | $7,560 $3,780 (AW) |
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| Nade Spear Kit | $7,980 $3,990 (AW) |
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| Skull Spearheads | $8,400 $4,200 (AW) |
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| Skull Spear Kit | $8,610 $4,305 (AW) |
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| Arrow Spearheads | $8,820 $4,410 (AW) |
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| Arrow Spear Kit | $9,030 $4,515 (AW) |
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| Tridents | $9,240 $4,620 (AW) |
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| Wasteland Ritual | $9,450 $4,725 (AW) |
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| Spikes | None | $5,000 | ||
| Body Spikes | $55,000 $27,500 (AW) |
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| Armor Plating | No Armor Plating | $20,000 | ||
| Light Armor | $110,000 $55,000 (AW) |
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| Reinforced Armor
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$175,000 $87,500 (AW) |
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| Heavy Armor
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$300,000 $150,000 (AW) |
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| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $260 | ||
| Mitered Exhausts | $750 | |||
| Twin Shafts | $1,800 | |||
| Piped Exhausts | $3,000 | |||
| Rusted Piped Exhausts | $9,550 | |||
| Cubed Exhausts | $9,750 | |||
| Rusted Cubed Exhausts | $10,500 | |||
| Armored Bulkhead Exhausts | $12,000 | |||
| Pronged Exhausts | $13,750 | |||
| Twin Pronged Exhausts | $14,625 | |||
| Wasteland Exhausts | $15,500 | |||
| Competition Exhausts | $16,475 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 | ||
| Piped Crosshatch | $750 | |||
| Durbar Slats | $1,340 | |||
| Durbar Plates | $1,650 | |||
| Armored Vents | $3,000 | |||
| Armored Hole Punch | $3,200 | |||
| Riot Bars | $3,650 | |||
| Plated Riot Bars | $4,100 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 | ||
| Light Armor Hood | $3,000 | |||
| Hood Cage | $5,000 | |||
| Bolstered Hood Cage
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$16,000 $8,000 (AW) |
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| Reinforced Riot Hood
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$19,200 $9,600 (AW) |
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| Juggernaut Hood
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$22,000 $11,000 (AW) |
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| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 | ||
| Sprunk | $18,240 | |||
| Bobby Hurricanes | $38,760 $19,380 (AW) |
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| Zombie Juice
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$41,040 $20,520 (AW) |
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| Wigwam Burger | $43,320 $21,660 (AW) |
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| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | |||
| Full Coverage | ||||
| Name | - | |||
| Plates* | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| Race Suspension | $4,600 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Super Transmission | $50,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Vertical Jump | None | $20,000 | ||
| Jump Upgrade 20% | $130,000 $65,000 (AW) | |||
| Jump Upgrade 60% | $224,000 $112,000 (AW) | |||
| Jump Upgrade 100% | $420,000 $210,000 (AW) | |||
| Wheels** | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
| Weapons | Ram Weapons | None | $20,000 | |
| Light Ram | $195,000 | |||
| Reinforced Ram | $225,000 | |||
| Heavy Ram
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$255,000 | |||
| Light Scoop
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$295,000 | |||
| Reinforced Scoop | $337,500 | |||
| Large Scoop
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$389,500 | |||
| Proximity Mine | No Proximity Mine | $50,000 | ||
| Kinetic | $270,000 $135,000 (AW) | |||
| Spike | $158,000 $79,000 (AW) | |||
| EMP | $300,000 $150,000 (AW) | |||
| Slick | $198,000 $99,000 (AW) | |||
| Sticky | $250,000 $125,000 (AW) | |||
| Secondary Weapons | None | $50,000 | ||
| Passenger Flamethtower | $650,000 | |||
- (AW) Unlock this item for purchase via the Arena War Career.
- * Plates are unavailable if both "Ram Weapon" and "Rear Bumpers" modifications are installed at once.
- ** Vehicle is limited to Tire Smokes. Bulletproof Tires are installed as standard.
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Video[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be purchased at the Arena War website for $3,870,300 or $2,910,000 (trade price as a Sponsorship Tier reward in the Arena War Career), provided the player owns an Arena Workshop.
- The vehicle comes with the "Sprunk" Livery and a Light Scoop Ram Weapon as standard when purchased.
See Also[]
References[]
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Seen when parked or when another player is driving a Cerberus.
Seen when parked or when another player is driving a Cerberus.
