| “ | One of the prototypes created in the Area 52 Labs. Charges its energy module after activation, releases it after releasing the trigger. | ” |
—Energy Drill's description in the Gallery | ||
The Energy Drill is a Heavy weapon released in the 14.0.0 update.
Description[]
It is a futuristic/laboratory themed weapon that shoots an energy drill particle when shooting. It deals extremely high damage when charged to the max, low fire/charge rate, high capacity, and decent mobility. This weapon has a fast reload speed and a very large area damage.
Appearance[]
The Energy Drill looks like a futuristic driller with an aquamarine energy beam protruding out which has line seemingly connects to the drill, with 2 antennas above it. It has an overall futuristic look, and the drill is constantly spinning like any other drill
When charging, while lacking a unique charging animation of traditional charge weapon. It is indicated by 3 consescuctive alarm sound, fully charging by the third one. And the drill itself appears to have a aura of energy around it overtime
When reloading, the drill disappears temporarily and the clip is swiftly replaced
Performance[]
This weapon is a charge shot weapon, so the more the weapon is charged, the more capacity is consumed and the higher the damage.
This weapon has terrifyingly high damage and fast travel time, allowing you to instantly kill anyone at only half its charge.
Fully charging this weapon will allow it to potentially bypass most damage resistance and instantly kill anyone caught in its blast
It has no delay mechanics, allowing for a rather inconvinient but powerful panic button
- While it is a charge shot, it has fast firerate when spammed without a charge. Dealing DPS roughly similiar to Industrial Nailer
Strategy[]
Tips[]
- Charge it only halfway through as going above it is overkill due of it already one shotting everything.
- Listen for the 2nd alarm sound then shoot for a guaranteed kill if you succeed in hitting them.
- You can adjust how much damage you need by listening for each alarm, such as one time for finisher and the third time for utilizing its massive aoe or agaisnt tanky enemies
- It is not necessary to hit directly to the enemy since it has huge area damage unless they rush you from the top angle
- Use it when you are in close range maps
- Stay away from your teammate as the self damage resulting from them colliding with your projectile upclose can lead to instant death for you
- If safe, get closer and carefully aim for a easy stealth kill
- Beware that the enemy will most likely turn around if you miss, making you have to act quick before dying depending on the enemy skill level
- You can spam shoot this weapon as its aoe is still enough to do decent damage, allowing you to finish off enemies who is at very low healthbar
- It is still advised to partly charge it anyway as its generally less risky and this strategy is best used if they somehow survive the initial charged shot
Counters[]
- DO NOT GET CLOSE TO THIS WEAPON, as this weapon becomes a hitscan at optimal range. Especially combined with high level rocket fuel
- The best counter is flanking them with weapons like Ultimatum as it may be difficult to fight agaisnt a good player using this weapon, but they are still vulnerable charging it
- If they target you, stay calm and try to take aim as they have to charge it first before shooting you
- However, do not underestimate them as its damage increases really quickly.
- Stay away from open area with good view and closed hall as this weapon is the best in such scenerio
- Stay away from the ground as even its explosion can deal the same damage as the direct hit, leading to instant kill
- This weapon is rather loud, listen for it and use this indicator to run away from them when you need to
Recommended Maps[]
Equipment Setups[]
- If this weapon becomes impossible to use due of lack of time to charge or enemy is too far away, always have atleast decent sniper ready to kill them off
- Often times this weapon has enough rocket speed to be used midrange, making this weapon good enough on its own with enough practice
Changelog[]
- 14.0.0
- Initial release.
21.3.0
- This weapon was brought back in the Super Lottery.
25.2.2
- Damage massively increased by roughly twice its stats and its projectile speed is massively increased prior to balance changes intended to buff some armory weapon
Trivia []
- This weapon, along with the Industrial Nailer, Pizza Heater, Jet Tenderizer, Laser Rings, and Particle Accelerator, is part of the Repurposed Mining Equipment set.
- The weapon is powered by the energy cells attached to the bottom.
- It implies this drill show to occasionally malfunction and deactive from the idle animation.
- The purpose of the lines connecting to the drill is unknown, but it may be the same energy forming the said energy drill
