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The Launchers of Minimum, or How to Throw Purple Orbs for Fun

By Narf!

In this guide, I will try to provide information and helpful tips to help Minimum players improve their use of the launcher based weapons.

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Narf!
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Category: Weapons

Languages: English

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28 May, 2014 @ 7:12pm

18 Jul, 2014 @ 10:12pm

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Guide Index

Overview

Hello World!

Primary Launchers

Plasma Tips

Armor or Becoming That Flying Tank

Comments

Hello World!

"I am sorry that this is not complete yet but as launchers are an every day hot topic and always seemed to be scheduled to be nerfed and reworked in some way, I thought it was best to upload what information I have finished and update this guide with more information as the launchers evolve through Minimums upcoming patches. ~ Narf!"

Recent Launcher Changes

Build 50244: Grenade Launcher fire rate increased

Sections that will be added in the near future

Complimentary Secondary Weapons
Armor Sets Reviews
Stratagies for dealing with different weapon types
Shot Redirecting Videos and Clips
Using Height Advantage
Map Pathing and areas to avoid.

Primary Launchers

Legend and Preface:

Following data is a rough estimation taken individually per weapon level in game with a stopwatch. Damage numbers are unknown as the current numbers have been changed and the damage document is not up to date yet.

Damage: Damage(Splash Damage)
Hits to Kill: Body Hits(Splash Hits, disipates with distance from center)
Projectile Number: Number or individual plasma orbs per shot
Projectile Speed: Travel speed of projectile, will figure it out in m/s eventually
Fire Rate: Maximum projectile rounds fired per minute
Cycle Rate: Time inbetween shots
Reload Speed: Reload time
Magazine Size: Total rounds in one full magazine.

Fork Launcher

Damage: ? / ? / ? / ? / ?
Hits to Kill: 2(3-4) / 1(2-3) / 1(2) / 1(2) / 1(2)
Projectile Number: 2 / 4 / 6 / 6 / 6
Projectile Speed: Moderate
Fire Rate: 30 rpm All Levels
Cycle Rate: ??
Reload Speed: ??
Magazine Size: 4

“Recent changes have made the Fork Launcher not worth using compared to the Plasma Launcher. Its nerfed damage and slow fire rate leaves you open to be killed. The only benefit of using the Fork Launcher is that it has unlimited secondary fire. You can spam right click and constantly turn your plasma orbs too the target.” ~ Narf!

Grenade Launcher

Damage: ? / ? / ? / ? / ?
Hits to Kill: 2(5-6) / 2(4-5) / 1-2(3-4) / 1(2-3) / 1(2)
Projectile Number: 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Projectile Speed: Moderate Arch
Fire Rate: 60 rpm All Levels
Cycle Rate: ??
Reload Speed: ??
Magazine Size: 3

“Recent Build 50244 has increased the fire rate of the Grenade Launcher making it a powerhouse once again. With proper aim, you can destroy anything mid to close range and have an edge against Plasma Launchers due to the controlled explosions.” ~ Narf!

Mini Launcher

Damage: ? / ? / ? / ? / ?
Hits to Kill: 5(?) / 4(?) / 3(?) / 3(?) / 3(?)
Projectile Number: 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Projectile Speed: Fast
Fire Rate: 120 rpm All Levels
Cycle Rate: ??
Reload Speed: ??
Magazine Size: 10

“Really fast and fun launcher but does need some work. The high fire rate and speed makes using the alt-fire tougher and not as viable as it is on the Fork Launcher and Plasma Launcher. You will still want to lead your shots a bit and try to aim for body and splash hits with the Mini Launcher. I would like to see its alt-fire reworked in the future. Would be nice to see a version where the shots will arch slightly to where you are targeting as you hold right click. Not as drastic as a redirect as it is now, but a lazy curve. Another version I can picture working well is a charged up burst fire. Holding right click down would slowly add orbs glowing at the end of the launcher and releasing alt-fire would fire them all in a quick fire inaccurate burst of small plasma projectiles.” ~ Narf!

Plasma Launcher

Damage: ? / ? / ? / ? / ?
Hits to Kill: 2(3-4) / 2(3-4) / 1(2) / 1(2) / 1(2)
Projectile Number: 1 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3
Projectile Speed: Moderate
Fire Rate: 40 rpm All Levels
Cycle Rate: ??
Reload Speed: ??
Magazine Size: 4

"Not much to say other than that this is the all around the best launcher at all ranges. Quick and cycle rate, hard hitting and a good amount of splash damage. This is my go to launcher.” ~ Narf!

Graveyard

Homing Launcher

Plasma Tips

RIGHT CLICK!

The original reason I felt a guide was needed for Launchers was seeing match after match of players treating it like a dumb fire rocket launcher. The most popular style I notice was people shooting straight down with the Fork Launcher as if it was a shotgun. Don't get me wrong, this can work and will get you kills, but it will also get you killed by anyone who can range and aim.

The Art of Missing

You do not want to always shoot in the direction of your target.

I know this will take some getting used to as it goes against everything you may have learned from a shooter game, especially modern ones. Just remember that your weapon travel speed is slower than a bullet and it can change directions in flight. When you fire above or away from other players, it will do two things. It will give you time to read your targets path, momentum and speed, and it creates a false sense of safety in your target. They can't dodge or worry about a shot that passed them when they can't see it.

Clip 1: Redirect around corner and long range redirect from behind target[www.gfycat.com]
Clip 2: Redirect from above down into target, explosion will trigger thrown grenades for bonus damage[www.gfycat.com]
Clip 3: Floating redirect one shots[www.gfycat.com]

Armor or Becoming That Flying Tank

General Thoughts

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