Part of a special Techtronika weapon series that was banned due to humanitarian concerns. Grants a chance to inflict a unique burn on the enemy. Hitting an enemy affected by this burn always deals Crit Damage. The more enemies simultaneously affected by this burn, the more Crit Damage is dealt, though at the cost of accuracy.
"Volkodav" is a Russian name for a breed of large and powerful dog. Its name literally translates to "wolf crusher". The breed is also known as a Central Asian Shepherd Dog, or Alabai. This fits with the dog-themed names of several other Iconic weapons in Phantom Liberty.