Normally it is not played in its entirety, as the sound is cut off by the normal sound effect made by the chainsaw while selected ( DSSAWIDL). Players who often want to provoke enemies into finding them can 'fire' the chainsaw, without wasting ammo. Like gunfire or a fist punch, attacking with the chainsaw will alert monsters in open areas, however merely switching to the chainsaw will not. When 'fired', the chainsaw is shoved forward and the buzzing changes to a higher and even more intense whine.
Switching to the chainsaw means that there is a continuous buzzing from the chainsaw motor.It is often used because it conserves ammo, its 'rapid fire' works well on enemies with high pain chance, which minimizes damage in melee situations.
At 525 hits per minute, it is roughly a quadruple-speed fist. This weapon mutilates enemies close enough to contact. The chainsaw (uncommonly referred to as ' The Great Communicator') is a melee-based weapon that has appeared in every Doom title in the series.
