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− | {{PG3D}}{{Infobox item|image = SPEAR0.jpg|imagecaption = The Laser Spear in the [[Armory]].|type = Special|grade = {{Grade|Uncommon}}|lethality = 8|rateoffire = 76|capacity = 1|mobility = 110|cost = 305{{coin}}|upgrade = [[Laser Spear Up1]] |
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− | [[Laser Spear Up2]]|Level required = 7|released = 11.4.0}}The '''Laser Spear''' is a [[:Category:Special|Special]] weapon introduced in the 11.4.0 update. It is the first form of the Laser Spear. |
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+ | |image = <gallery> |
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+ | Laser Spear.png|Appearance |
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+ | Laser spear icon.png|Kill icon |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | |attribute = {{SingleShots}} {{PiercingShot}} |
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+ | |type = Special |
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+ | |grade = {{Grade|Rare}} |
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+ | |rateoffire = 58 |
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+ | |capacity = 13 |
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+ | |mobility = 65 |
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+ | |cost = 120{{coin}} |
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+ | |Level required = 14 |
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+ | |released = 11.4.0 |
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+ | |number = 202}} |
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+ | {{Quote|quote = A spear you don't need to throw anywhere to deal damage to your enemies in the distance.|source = Weapon's description in [[Gallery]]}}The '''Laser Spear''' is a [[:Category:Special|Special]] weapon introduced in the 11.4.0 update. |
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== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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− | It is a spear with a large blade and a relatively short yet thick shaft. The blade is a light neon blue and the handle is grey/black. Overall, it has a futuristic or sci-fi aesthetic to it |
+ | It is a spear with a large blade and a relatively short yet thick shaft. The blade is a light neon blue and the handle is grey/black. Overall, it has a futuristic or sci-fi aesthetic to it. |
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+ | When "shooting", it launches a thin laser which spirals vertically. |
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== Strategy == |
== Strategy == |
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− | It has decent damage, a slow fire rate, low capacity and |
+ | It has decent damage, a slow fire rate, low capacity and average mobility. |
=== Tips === |
=== Tips === |
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− | * Shoot when you |
+ | * Shoot when you find multiple enemies in one row. |
− | * Use this in lower levels, due to the decent damage. |
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* Use this in close to medium range. |
* Use this in close to medium range. |
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− | * Keep in mind that this weapon has a big delay |
+ | * Keep in mind that this weapon has a big delay when firing, so keep your attacks timed. |
+ | * This weapon can deal decent damage when you get a headshot on it, so try to keep your crosshairs at head-high. |
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+ | * Using high-mobility weapons to get near enemy players and then ambushing the enemy would be better than trying to engage them in long ranges. |
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=== Counters === |
=== Counters === |
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+ | * Pickoff its users from long ranges. |
+ | ** Any one shot sniper would work, like the [[One Shot]] or the [[Anti-Champion Rifle]]. |
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− | * Strafe and dodge the lasers. |
+ | * Strafe and dodge the lasers. They can actually one-shot. |
+ | * Since this weapon has a very slow travel time, you could easily dodge its lasers by moving left and right. |
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+ | * Using high fire rate, high efficiency or long-range weapons could easily counter these users. |
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+ | ** A high DPS rifle with a scope should do the job, such as the [[Secret Forces Rifle]] or [[Future Police Rifle]]. |
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+ | * Area damage weapons can also counter these users as it will mess up their aim or distract them. |
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− | == |
+ | == Recommended Maps == |
− | * [[Laser Spear Up1]] |
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− | * [[Laser Spear Up2]] |
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− | == Theme == |
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− | == Supported Maps == |
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* [[North Pole]] |
* [[North Pole]] |
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+ | * [[Toy Factory]] |
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+ | * Any map with corridors or tight spaces. |
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− | == |
+ | == Equipment Setups == |
Equip a long range weapon in order to fend off against long ranged enemies. |
Equip a long range weapon in order to fend off against long ranged enemies. |
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+ | == Changelog == |
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+ | '''11.4.0''' |
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+ | * The Laser Spear is added into the game. |
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+ | '''14.1.3''' |
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+ | * This weapon gets severly nerfed as a result of powercreeping. |
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+ | '''15.3.1''' |
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+ | * The Laser Spear gets buffed, making it a 1 - 2 shot kill. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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− | * This is the only weapon introduced in the 11.4.0 update that does not have a Valentine's |
+ | * This is the only weapon introduced in the 11.4.0 update that does not have a Valentine's Day theme or a Kung-Fu theme. |
* From the looks of it, it would be appear to be a melee weapon, but since it shoots out projectiles, it is considered a Special weapon instead. |
* From the looks of it, it would be appear to be a melee weapon, but since it shoots out projectiles, it is considered a Special weapon instead. |
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+ | * It looks like this weapon is being thrown, but in reality, it is shooting out an energy bolt. |
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+ | * It has similar mechanics to that of the [[Poseidon Trident]]. |
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* The firing animation is somewhat similar to Reinhardt's "[http://overwatch.wikia.com/wiki/Fire_Strike Fire Strike]" ability from ''Overwatch.'' |
* The firing animation is somewhat similar to Reinhardt's "[http://overwatch.wikia.com/wiki/Fire_Strike Fire Strike]" ability from ''Overwatch.'' |
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[[Category:Piercing Shot]] |
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Revision as of 13:32, 12 January 2020
“ | A spear you don't need to throw anywhere to deal damage to your enemies in the distance. | ” |
—Weapon's description in Gallery |
The Laser Spear is a Special weapon introduced in the 11.4.0 update.
Appearance
It is a spear with a large blade and a relatively short yet thick shaft. The blade is a light neon blue and the handle is grey/black. Overall, it has a futuristic or sci-fi aesthetic to it.
When "shooting", it launches a thin laser which spirals vertically.
Strategy
It has decent damage, a slow fire rate, low capacity and average mobility.
Tips
- Shoot when you find multiple enemies in one row.
- Use this in close to medium range.
- Keep in mind that this weapon has a big delay when firing, so keep your attacks timed.
- This weapon can deal decent damage when you get a headshot on it, so try to keep your crosshairs at head-high.
- Using high-mobility weapons to get near enemy players and then ambushing the enemy would be better than trying to engage them in long ranges.
Counters
- Pickoff its users from long ranges.
- Any one shot sniper would work, like the One Shot or the Anti-Champion Rifle.
- Strafe and dodge the lasers. They can actually one-shot.
- Since this weapon has a very slow travel time, you could easily dodge its lasers by moving left and right.
- Using high fire rate, high efficiency or long-range weapons could easily counter these users.
- A high DPS rifle with a scope should do the job, such as the Secret Forces Rifle or Future Police Rifle.
- Area damage weapons can also counter these users as it will mess up their aim or distract them.
Recommended Maps
- North Pole
- Toy Factory
- Any map with corridors or tight spaces.
Equipment Setups
Equip a long range weapon in order to fend off against long ranged enemies.
Changelog
11.4.0
- The Laser Spear is added into the game.
14.1.3
- This weapon gets severly nerfed as a result of powercreeping.
15.3.1
- The Laser Spear gets buffed, making it a 1 - 2 shot kill.
Trivia
- This is the only weapon introduced in the 11.4.0 update that does not have a Valentine's Day theme or a Kung-Fu theme.
- From the looks of it, it would be appear to be a melee weapon, but since it shoots out projectiles, it is considered a Special weapon instead.
- It looks like this weapon is being thrown, but in reality, it is shooting out an energy bolt.
- It has similar mechanics to that of the Poseidon Trident.
- The firing animation is somewhat similar to Reinhardt's "Fire Strike" ability from Overwatch.
Gallery