| “ | Another exposure case here? Catch that soda.... Right in your head... Woops. | ” |
—Weapon description in the Gallery | ||
The Soda Launcher is a Heavy weapon introduced in the 14.1.0 update.
Description
It is a gun that shoots soda projectiles that explode on impact and deal splash damage. This weapon has very good power, low mobility, low fire rate, low capacity, and a very slow reload. This weapon has decently large area damage, combined with its power, this weapon can be very deadly in the right hands.
Appearance
It is a more powerful reskin of the Pumpkin Thrower.
It has a magenta color on its base and handle, the glass is semi-transparent, revealing the soda inside it which comes out in moving bubbles whilst not shooting. However it is revealed just to be an design as when reloading, the liquid inside does not tilt to it. Also, if you look closely you will see small white particles coming out of the muzzle.
Performance
The player shoots a green, circular, soda projectile that has a slow bullet travel time. The projectiles have a looping shot attribute, which means that they are shot in an arc trajectory and these projectiles leave a green splash radius. This weapon can be used for harmless rocket-jumping.
When reloading, the player inserts three green circular soda projectiles from the weapon's back. It has no delay mechanics.
Strategy
Tips
- It has low mobility, so a recommended strategy would be to run to an opponent with a high mobility, weapon, quickly switch to the Soda Launcher. and then fire.
- This weapon deals no self-explosion damage, so this weapon is very good for Rocket Jump kills and the rocket jump height is pretty average.
- Go close to your enemy and aim at your feet to explode the enemy.
- This strategy is more effective against weakened opponents, as it takes about 2-3 shots to kill a max-armored player.
- The area damage of this weapon makes it effective against groups of enemies. However, don't rely on it too much, especially in the higher levels, where players usually jump and move a lot.
- Try to account for the looping shot attribute this weapon has, aim slightly above the target that you wish to hit since this projectiles arc downward.
- Do not use this weapon for getaways or escapes, switch to other more mobile weapons instead.
- This weapon can very easily help you take down Battle Mech users and Robot Samurai users. Due to this weapon's high damage, it only takes 2-3 well-placed area damage shots to kill these gadgets.
- Use the Pouch module to boost reload speed.
- This weapon is excellent at rocket jumping, boost yourself high up and perform Three Category Spam.
Counters
- This weapon's effectiveness is diminished in longer ranges, so using a Sniper Rifle against these users is recommended.
- Try to stay away from close range encounters with these users, since they can 2-3 shot kill you.
Recommended Maps
This weapon is more effective in smaller maps, such as or Pool Party or Silent School.
Equipment Setups
A Primary weapon that can kill in medium ranges could make up for the short range of the Soda Launcher.
- The Soda launcher is an all-around good and a very effective hard hitter in most aspects. However, as this weapon can only be effective in close ranges, have a good primary for medium-ranged combat and a decent sniper rifle for any duels that require a scope.
Changelog
- 14.1.0
Initial release.
Trivia
- This weapon is a re-skin of the Pumpkin Thrower.
- This and its predecessor are among the weirdest guns in PG3D.
- The death animation caused by this weapon makes no sense since the projectiles it lobs out are liquid sodas looking like the slime.
- The soda liquid quite resembles the Mountain Dew liquid.
