Riot prod

The riot prod is a low-tech skill weapon in Deus Ex.

Background
Around 2052, some riot cops patrolling the New York City streets carry riot prods for non-lethal incapacitation, as well as certain civilian employees within United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition (e.g. secretaries). The riot prod is usually carried with a prod charger to recharge the prod.

By 2072, the riot prod seems to have been generally replaced with a stun prod that utilizes Universal ammo.

Game unit
The biggest advantage the prod has over the baton is that it does so much more damage that the player doesn't need to hit the enemy in the back anymore to knock him out - just the legs. As long as the target is unaware, he will go down silently in one hit. The player can knock out even the MJ-12 Commandos when Untrained in Low-Tech weapons. Bump the skill up to Advanced and the Men in Black can be knocked out with one hit. This is very useful as knocked out MIBs don't explode.

Sadly, the prod requires charges to work, which are relatively rare and can almost never be bought.

Gallery
Paralizator (DX)