Downwell Tips

Hey its tazer so basically since I am like one of the 3 actually decent Downwell mains, heres some tips on how to play it effectively

(NOTE THAT DOWNWELL BREAKS ON TEAMS AND ALL SHOTS WILL DEAL NO DAMAGE!)

Machine Gun
STRATEGY TO USE: When using the Machine Gun Box, stay slightly ahead of whatever you are trying to attack, as the Machine Gun's shot boxes are sometimes delayed a little.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Brickbattler, Camper, Developer, Dog Owner, Fighter, Furry, Gunner, Mafia, Meme Boi, Sackboy, and Smoothie Boy.

WEAK AGAINST: Fast kits, such as Agile and Ninja, and kits with a form of transportation to move fast, such as Clown and Driver.

SHIELD TEARDOWN SPEED: ★✰✰✰✰✰

DAMAGE RATING: ★★✰✰✰

AVERAGE DAMAGE PER SHOT: 10 - 20

AMMO DRAIN PER SHOT: 1

Burst
STRATEGY TO USE: When using Burst, use a similar tactic as Machine Gun because it has the same delay amount between the shot and the actual hitbox, but every one shot counts as a 3 shot burst instead. However, Burst is the third fastest attack method to take down a Camper's shield.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Brickbattler, Camper, Clown, Developer, Dog Owner, Driver, Fighter, Furry, Gunner, Mafia, Meme Boi, Portal Gunner, Sackboy, and Smoothie Boy.

WEAK AGAINST: Fast kits

SHIELD TEARDOWN SPEED: ★★★✰✰✰

DAMAGE RATING: ★★✰✰✰

AVERAGE DAMAGE PER SHOT: 10 - 20

AMMO DRAIN PER SHOT: 1

Noppy
STRATEGY TO USE: Noppy is similar to Machine Gun, however it shoots slightly ahead of the direction you are facing instead of behind you. Because of this, it is easier to follow faster kits more effectively. However, unlike the Machine Gun, there is also no delay to your shots when using Noppy.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Agile, Brickbattler, Camper, Clown, Cone Gunner, Developer, Dog Owner, Driver, Fighter, Furry, Gamer, Gunner, Mafia, Meme Boi, Ninja, Portal Gunner, Sackboy, Smoothie Boy, Super Soaker, Trickster and Wildcard.

WEAK AGAINST: Heavy, Holo, Jetpacker

SHIELD TEARDOWN SPEED: ★★✰✰✰✰

DAMAGE RATING: ★★★✰✰

AVERAGE DAMAGE PER SHOT: 12 - 24

AMMO DRAIN PER SHOT: 1

Puncher
STRATEGY TO USE: Puncher is a fast-firing, medium-damage weapon similar to machine gun, but drains 2 ammo every shot. The Puncher has delay similar to Machine Gun as well.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Pretty Much Everything Besides Hat Kid

WEAK AGAINST: Hat Kid

SHIELD TEARDOWN SPEED: ★★★★✰✰

DAMAGE RATING: ★★★★✰

AVERAGE DAMAGE PER SHOT: 25 - 50

AMMO DRAIN PER SHOT: 2

Shotgun
STRATEGY TO USE: Because shotgun is a literal shotgun, evert 1 shot contains about 8-12 shots all in a random direction that all deal high amounts of damage each. This makes fighting against kits with AI that spawn near them, such as Dog Owner and Mafia, a lot easier, as it has the potential to damage not only the player you are attacking, but also all of the AI at the exact same time. One shot will take half of your ammo, so be aware that you only have 2 shots before hitting the ground and reloading, similarly to the laser. If approaching a Cone Gunner using the Big Cone, there is a chance that all of the shots can pierce through the cone and kill the Cone Gunner instantly if you shoot enough times. The shotgun is also the fastest shield teardown weapon for Downwells, as it normally only takes about 2 - 4 shots to entirely kill a camper shield, and one to kill the shield emitter and turret plates.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Pretty Much Everything Besides Hat Kid

WEAK AGAINST: Hat Kid

SHIELD TEARDOWN SPEED: ★★★★★★

DAMAGE RATING: ★★★★★

AVERAGE DAMAGE PER SHOT: 60 - 90

AMMO DRAIN PER SHOT: 5

Laser
STRATEGY TO USE: Aim and precision is the key to hitting shots, as it has the smallest hitbox out of all of Downwell's shot types. One laser will take 6 shots out of your gun shoes mags, so be aware that you only have 2 shots before hitting the ground and reloading, similarly to the shotgun. If approaching a Cone Gunner using the Big Cone, there is a small spot where the Laser can pierce through the cone and kill the Cone Gunner instantly. The laser is also the fastest shield teardown weapon for Downwells, as it normally only takes about 2 - 4 shots to entirely kill a camper shield, and one to kill the shield emitter and turret plates.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST: Pretty Much Everything Besides Hat Kid

WEAK AGAINST: Hat Kid and People who can't aim while jumping

SHIELD TEARDOWN SPEED: ★★★★★✰

DAMAGE RATING: ★★★★★

AVERAGE DAMAGE PER SHOT: 80 - 120

AMMO DRAIN PER SHOT: 6