The Finals players claim the throwing knives ‘suck’!

The opinions of The Finals players are divided on the new light-class weapons, throwing knives. While many players appreciate the weapon for its versatility and damage, others criticize it for various reasons. Let’s delve deeper and see if they truly ‘suck’.

The primary complaint that players have is the inconsistency issue with the weapon. According to reports, the knives are highly unpredictable. Players have reportedly found it challenging to aim and predict the trajectory of the knives, making it difficult to use them effectively in battle.

The reports also highlight that the time-to-kill (TTK), or the time it takes to eliminate an enemy is relatively high, further diminishing its effectiveness. This has led to discussions among players about the need for a buff.

Among the grievances, the primary issue appears to be the duration it takes for the right-click ability to become ready for use and the accuracy problems associated with the left-click. This has led players to believe that the knives could benefit from some improvements in these areas.

Players have suggested that the knives could draw inspiration from Genji from Overwatch and his shurikens.

Now that we have explored the main complaints about the weapon, let’s examine its pros and cons:

Pros:

• High damage potential: A charged shot can eliminate other Light classes, and a critical hit to the head can nearly incapacitate Medium contestants.
• High body damage: Employing the heavy-light-light combo is sufficient to take on a Heavy class.
• Versatility: Throwing knives can target nearby as well as distant enemies, making them a great choice for various situations.
• Unique playstyle: They demand precision and timing, offering a distinctive playstyle focused on calculated throws and surprise attacks.

Cons:

• Slow reload time: The right-click heavy attack takes even longer to reload, and the damage isn’t as substantial as with other weapons.
• Limited ammo: The magazine size is reduced to 20 from 24, which may restrict the number of shots available in a battle.
• High spread: The primary attack (throwing multiple knives at once) has a high spread, making it less accurate at longer distances.
• Slow throwing speed: It takes seconds to hit a target after initiating a throw, which can be a disadvantage in fast-paced gameplay.

Overall, throwing knives in The Finals offers high damage potential and versatility, but they also have some limitations, such as slow reload times and high spread.

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