Deadly Beat
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The Deadly Beat is a Heavy weapon introduced in the 13.2.1 update. It's the improved and re-designed version of the Bass Cannon.
Description
It is a large, dark purple cannon that shoots colorful and circular projectiles. It deals good, has a very slow fire rate, good capacity, slow mobility, and a large 
radius. This weapon can two shot kill opponents.
Appearance
It's a re-skinned version of the Bass Cannon.
It has a dark purple body, an orange-colored battery, has yellow, blue, pink neon lights, and makes a similar sound to its counterpart.
Performance
This weapon shoots colorful circular projectiles from its double-nozzle. The weapon leaves a colorful splash radius on impact. Its knock back effect is also useful for disorienting foes.
When reloading, the player takes out the battery from the side and replaces it with another one. It has no delay mechanics.
Strategy
Tips
- Use Jetpack to defeat opponents.
- Be aware of Primaries or Snipers because opponents can quickly shoot you.
- It works the same as its counterpart with more damage.
- Target opponents who are low on health.
- Although it has decent travel time, it's still recommended to time your shots correctly.
- Therefore, close to medium quarter battles are generally recommended.
- It's reload speed is slow, so only reload when you are sure that you're absolutely safe from opponents.
- Feel free to use this for crowd control due to its massive .
- After the buff, it's now possible to one-shot certain Armors with high level Modules.
- This weapon is perfect for Easy-Way-Out, as it does a lot of self damage.
Counters
- Pick off its users from safe distances.
- Use a
weapon like Hero or Champion Peacemaker. - Don't get too close because this weapon will deal huge damage.
- You could also engage the users in close range using
weapons. - Attack the opponent from behind.
- Use Barrier to absorb damage.
- Use Jetpack to fly above the opponent. However, do not fly too close to ceilings or walls as the big area damage will damage you.
- This weapon has travel time, so you will need to time your dodge and make sure they don't predict your movement.
Skins
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Recommended Maps
Equipment Setups
- Have a long-ranged weapon, as the cannot reach long distances.
- A Primary or Backup weapon to finish off opponents who are low on health.
- Use a Special weapon, such as Poseidon Trident.
- Due to its low mobility, equip a Melee weapon with at least 85 mobility to move quickly.
Popularity
Deadly Beat has gained infamy in the community as an incredibly overpowered weapon, likely due to the previously huge damage and large hitbox. Even after its nerfs, it remains a popular choice among 3Catters.
Changelog
- 13.2.1
- Initial release.
- 16.0.0
- The Deadly Beat can take out all of the opponent's armor and half of his health if it's a direct hit.
- 16.2.0
- It is still a 2 shot when maxed out, but if the player adds Modules to this, it makes it even more powerful, and it could possibly almost one-shot someone.
18.1.0
- This weapon was made obtainable through the "Fighter's Choice" special offer in the Shop section.
21.3.0
- This weapon returned via Trader's Van for Coins
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22.5.0
- It received a skin.
- Damage increased by 42%.
- AOE Radius increased from 3 to 3.5.
- Rocket speed increased by 32%.
23.2.0
- Damage reduced by 4.23%.
- Capacity increased from 7 to 8.
- Mobility increased from 50 to 55.
23.7.0
- Damage reduced by 18%.
Trivia
- When fired, it makes a dubstep drum sound. It has a little same beat notes from Gangster Paradise.
- If the player listens closely, the firing sound includes the sound of the 0xbadc0de.
- There is a bug where this weapon's name is its skin name, not its original name.
- Its skin increases the hitbox of rocket.
