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The 8-Ball Launcher
HotKey 5
Why does the 8 Ball Gun shoot only 6 at a time? Who can say. This is a tricky weapon to use, with five operating modes.
1) You can tap primary fire and get a single rocket, with target lock if you wait for the red circle to appear. This is great against moving targets, as the missile will track them.
2) You can tap the secondary fire to launch a single grenade.
3) You can hold down primary fire, and after 6 loads (which seems like a long time loading if you are under attack) it will fire a horizontal line of 6 missiles.
4) You can hold down the secondary fire, and after 6 loads fire a group of 6 grenades. Learning to bounce these into areas you can't shoot directly is a great skill.
5) You can hold both buttons down, and get a tight circle of 6 rockets. A great heavy-duty attack against tough monsters.
If you are going to use any of the multiple fire options, it is best to start loading the weapon before poking around a corner to use it. Usually you can start getting into shooting position at the fourth load, and still have time to get the aim right.
