That's the base weapon, it's powerful and AOE, you'll be able to hit twice at a fast speed, but then it'll need to cooldown.
We put the key on the mouse, so we meant it to be used often!
If it's close it's HAMMER TIME
But keep in mind that its cooldown is slow, use other tools while it's unavailable
That's a core mechanic that we meant to be used A LOT:
to instantly kill small enemies when grabbed
to deal good damage with the explosion
to run and jump link a ninja with the speed boost
to reaload your current weapon (great paired with hunter)
its range is 7.5 meters (over 8 yards), so it's pretty long!
Every time you destroy an enemy you'll be healed.
It deals good damages at close range killing base enemies instantly, but its magazine is pretty small, so it must be paired with other mechanics or should be fast realoaded grabbing small enemies (it's always plenty around you).
Also the Hunter is a versatile weapon thanks to its special shot, when you'll be aiming around the enemies weak spot (painted orange) the weapon will also shoot a powerful long range beam. SPAM IT
It deals no damage at all, but it "lobs" attraction orbs that pull every light enemy towards itself, also it stuns any enemy in its wide radius.
When enemies are close and stunned you can easily get rid of them with mele, the Hunter or grenades.
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The right placement is crucial, respect to the environment as well as the enemies, that's why it'is plenty of options for movement: grabbing, Puller (we'll see it later), jumping, but dashing is sometimes the best, it helps you fine-tune your location is space, closing gaps, getting closer or farther from enemies, dodging shots.
The overdrive empowers you when health is low, it's meant to make you keep pushing the enemies hard, so PUSH FORWARD.
With lower Overdrives your weapon will be reloaded and shoot faster.
When entering mode "extreme" magazines will be bottomless.
Keep in mind that when you heal the overdrive will gradually turn off.
Don't underestimate it, its main purpose is to slow down enemies at any range with a deep magazine, which can be invaluable when you're overcrowded or against strong opponents.
Also when the enemy is very fast or far off its instant shots will be very useful.
You can (and should) shoot three times, then it will reload automatically, you can't reload manually.
It's useful to create a wide damage area to hit many small enemies or fast movers such as the Knights, also it deals good damages.
You can target enemies or puller spots to teleport you there, it reloads when you destroy 2 enemies, which will happen every few seconds, so you can literally spam it to fly around
It deals some damages on the enemy you land on, also it destroys the shields of light turrets.
A long range powerful one shot weapon, its reload is faster the better shots you land on target, also it shoots directly the weak spots if your aiming close to them.
It penetrates enemies hitting everyone behind.
Great to quick switch with the hunter using mouse scroll or "last weapon" key.
Use it in tunnels, low ceiling or narrow rooms because the closer is the room the more explosions it lands, reaching huge damages in very close spaces and almost killing everyone with the 3 burst combo.
Not usefule in the open.
It reloads the same way as the bouncing grenades.