Blunderbuss
Blunderbuss is a legendary close combat weapon. Its small clip of two, quick little bullets allows for swift and fast kills, and it comes with a generous reloading speed as well. Your agility is also incredibly high with this weapon, allowing you to cover large distances very quickly and cross maps to find players quickly, especially in smaller maps like Headquarters where Blunderbuss will shine the most. The weapon is so effective, it receives hate from some players who claim it is "cheap" and requires no skill. However, it's quite the opposite; players who are inexperienced or lack skill in the game simply won't play as well with this weapon. You can also counter Blunderbuss by using a leg part that weakens in (Close Quarters, Brazilian Warrior).
Every rose has its thorns, though; Blunderbuss has one of the worst range stats in the game, which really hurts its effectiveness on larger maps that encourage long range combat. This is key to countering the Blunderbuss; if you can stay away from the player using it and beat them, then this weapon is very simple to stop. Don't get too close, or you'll be done very quickly. |
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Blunderbuss' sheer power, high agility and reliability rank it among some of the best weapons in the game, even if range can give it problems occasionally. While 85 Gold may seem high, it is affordable if you can save up and it's very worth it if you do. Blunderbuss is obviously best used on maps that encourage short-distance combat. The key to playing with it well is how you move. Don't run directly at plays, especially not if they also have a shotgun; try to wrap around their back and hit them from the side. Quite often, two players using Blunderbuss will result in a crazy battle of shooting and moving in circles around each other; a simple way to escape this is to just walk backwards and kill the player when they follow you.
TL; DR
The Blunderbuss is definitely one of the best weapons in the game and sets a high bar for other shotgun weapons.