“Golden Knife is for losers, so I Handcannon.”
―Castlers, 04/21/2020
The Handcannon is a fast break-action laser pistol. It fires a laser beam using a magnetic repulse which creates a semiautomatic contrast in order to launch the energy projectile.
General Information
With an 8-round magazine, this weapon is a threat comparable to the Deagle, trading in damage for perfect accuracy and more rounds. As an accuracy-based weapon, this pistol has an unusual trait of being efficient at long-range despite its lowered damage. It one shot-kill on the head and has ramp-up that increases damages based on closer proximity to enemies.
Because of its ramp-up, it is best to take advantage of the increased damage at close range to deal maximum damage that can sweep a player in two body-shots. However, more conservative players may pick off a headshot at long range, which can be easily done due to its perfect accuracy.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- High damage.
- Perfect accuracy.
- Fast reload.
- Quick movement speed.
Cons:
- Tracer shot can give away the user's position.
- Small magazine size of 8.
- Somewhat slow rate of fire.
- Takes 3 shots to kill a person if body-shot.
Trivia
- This weapon's model was used as a base for the Flare Gun for Typical Colors 2, borrowing animations and even parts of the model.
- The previous firing sound was taken from the Diamondback from Team Fortress 2.
- It is the signature weapon of the Castlers, Cyber Hero, Holiday Castlers, and Ronaldinho Soccer skins.
- It was the signature weapon of Ace Pilot in the August Update, but was changed back to the MP5K in the Anniversary Update and was changed to the P90 in the Christmas Update.
- The Handcannon was also reworked into a ramp-up style weapon in the September Update, formerly being a fixed 42 damage to the body.
- The Handcannon bears a vague resemblance to the 45MW.TRG Dominator firearm from Psycho-Pass.
- The Handcannon is also used as a secondary weapon only available to Castlers.
Audio
Previous
Weapon History
- 07/05/19: Added into the July Update of Arsenal.
- 09/28/19: Given 5 ammunition as a balance.
- 10/24/19: Given a new inspect animation.
- 11/27/19: Given 8 ammunition as a second balance.
- 07/06/21: Received new firing and reloading sounds.
