Applied Energetics (AERG) POS AM Prospectus update (post-effective amendment)

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No 2 to Form S-1 on Form S-3 (File No. 333-231885) of our report dated April 12, 2021 , which includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, relating to the financial statements of Applied Energetics, Inc. (the “Company”), appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2020, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ RBSM LLP

Henderson, NV

April 21, 2021