Force-A-Nature (Team Fortress 2)

Force-A-Nature

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Statistics

Type	Weapon
Rarity	Unique

The Force-A-Nature

Scout's Unlocked Primary
+50% faster firing speed
Knockback on the target and shooter
+20% bullets per shot
-10% damage penalty
-66% clip size
This weapon reloads its entire clip at once

The Force-A-Nature is a primary weapon for the Scout. It fires a spread of 12 pellets with random bullet spread, but consumes only one ammo. Although the weapon has a much smaller clip size than the Scattergun, it has a quicker firing speed, reloads its entire clip at once, and can knock back enemies and the Scout himself. The Force-A-Nature has non-integer base damage, which is noticeable with further progression.

Damage and Function Times

Statistics
Weapon Type	Shotgun
Clip Size	2
Reload Type	Manual shell replacement
Damage
Base Damage	5.4
Pellet Count	12
Pellet Spread	12°
Afterburn	{{{Afterburn}}}
Bullet Spread	{{{Bullet Spread}}}
Splash Damage
Splash Radius	{{{Splash Radius}}}
Self-Damage	{{{Self-Damage}}}
Healing
Healing Amount	{{{Healing Amount}}}
Function Times
Attack Interval	0.3125 seconds
Reload	1.4333 seconds
Reload (First)	{{{Reload (First)}}}
Reload (Consecutive)	{{{Reload (Consecutive)}}}
Ammo Consumption Interval	{{{Ammo Consumption Interval}}}
Afterburn Duration	{{{Afterburn Duration}}}
Airblast Cooldown	{{{Airblast Cooldown}}}
Windup Time	{{{Windup Time}}}
Maximum Charge Time	{{{Maximum Charge Time}}}
Aim Fatigue	{{{Aim Fatigue}}}
Effect Duration	{{{Effect Duration}}}
Spread Recovery	{{{Spread Recovery}}}

Notes

• Since the Force-A-Nature uses local immunity frames, all pellets can hit and damage a single enemy simultaneously. This results in a total base damage of 64.8.
• Since 12 pellets are shot from this weapon, the chances of a health kit spawning is increased.

Strategies

• In order to deal consistent damage with the Force-A-Nature, the Scout must be near his target. However, his low health makes it risky to stay at a close range. If he feels overwhelmed, he should flee and strike back when ready.
• The Force-A-Nature is a great weapon to spawn in health kits with as it shoots 12 pellets at a time.
• The Force-A-Nature can reload its entire clip at once, giving it more consistent damage over the Scattergun.
• The Force-A-Nature's knockback is great against fast moving bosses.
  • However, against stationary bosses, such as Touhou girls, knocking them back could be a detriment.
  • If the Scout only needs knockback for certain situations, he can use the Shortstop instead.
• The Scout can propel himself with this weapon similar to the Rocket Launcher. Fortunately, the Force-A-Nature does not damage him, unlike the Rocket Launcher.
• If the Scout is too far away from his target, he is better of switching to his pistol if he has it in his loadout.

Trivia

• The Force-A-Nature is one of the only weapons that has knockback in the Team Fortress 2 mod that is not explosive.
  • It is currently the only weapon that does this with every shot.
  • Unlike most Terraria weapons, it can knock back bosses.