The Disruptive Howitzer is a Sniper weapon introduced in the 21.7.0 update. It is a cumbersome sniper weapon that fires large-caliber rounds that explode upon impact. It deals high damage, has a moderately low fire rate, a decent ammo capacity, but is hampered by low mobility.
Appearance[]
The weapon itself features a green military camouflage paint-job. It has a skeletal stock with a black pistol grip and trigger, a large receiver with its magazine feed at the left of the weapon, and a large scope featuring the and attribute. The front of the weapon features a folded bipod with a grey barrel and a large black muzzle brake.
Performance[]
When the fire button is pressed, the weapon will fire a yellow bullet that will explode upon impact, dealing huge damage in a wide AoE. When it target marks enemies, it displays a red arrow above the enemy that has been shot. You can see the red arrow through walls and across maps. After firing, the user will cycle the bolt with another bullet in the chamber.
When reloading, the user will eject the used magazine and insert a new one.
Strategy[]
Tips[]
- Use the scope at long ranges. Its high magnification makes it useful for precise aiming at these distances.
- It has area damage, so aim near your opponents or aim for a group. Be warned that you cannot damage yourself in any way despite its large splash damage.
- Try strafing while aiming to prevent enemies from hitting you when engaged in a gunfight.
- If an enemy survives the shot, finish them off with a Primary or Backup weapon.
- Since it features a target mark attribute, aim at the enemies with the scope for about a second to mark them (a bar will fill up saying "Marking Target...").
- Your teammates can also see the marked enemy, so use this to aid them.
- In Duels mode, use the target mark to mark your opponent and see where they are, making it easier to spy them if they are hiding.
- Use this against invisible players.
Counters[]
- If engaged in a sniper duel, take time to aim.
- Area damage weapons and shotguns can quickly finish users off.
- Strafe around the user while firing to avoid getting hit.
- Flank the user with a shotgun or melee weapon and attack them from behind.
- Avoid being caught in the open when there is a sniper; stick to cover and locate the sniper then attempt to countersnipe them with your own rifle.
Recommended Maps[]
Equipment Setups[]
Carry around a high-mobility weapon to easily traverse around the map and finding sniping spots. A primary or backup weapon to finish off weakened opponent.
Changelog []
21.7.0
- Initial release.
Trivia[]
- This is the fifth weapon to have target mark with the Infrared Imager attribute, the others being Tactical Pistol, Black Label, Fair Sheriff, and Underwater Carbine.
- This is also the the third weapon with the attribute the first being Tactical Pistol and the second being Combat Overlords.
- This is also one of the very few snipers that has Area Damage, the others are Digital Drawing Pad, Explosive Caramel, High Pressure Rifle, Eva and a few others.