Flashbang

Flashbang.png
FLASHBANG
“Thrown projectile that disorients, blinds and deafens nearby players; can be thrown underhand or overhand”
// Profile //
BuildAll
TypeGadget Offensive.png Offensive
// Stats //
DamageNone
Cooldown18s
Stack Size2
Effect Duration4.5s

The Flashbang is a Light, Medium and Heavy class thrown gadget that creates a flash which temporarily blinds and deafens onlooking contestants.

Effects

The Flashbang can be deployed by throwing it. A few seconds after being deployed, it creates a flash, temporarily blinding and deafening all contestants (including teammates) that have the flash in their line of sight as it triggers. Looking away from the Flashbang or taking cover from it will prevent or lower the duration of the effect.

Usage

The Flashbang can be selected as one of three gadgets of any Light, Medium or Heavy build loadout.

Holding the primary trigger will prepare a high-velocity overhand throw. Holding the secondary trigger will prepare a low-velocity underhand throw. While preparing a throw, the gadget's trajectory is indicated up to the point where it bounces off a surface (or up to its mid-air detonation point). Swapping to a different item will cancel the throw. Releasing the trigger throws the gadget.

Controls PC PS XBox Key
Equip Flashbang
234
L1
LB
Gadget
Prepare overhand throw (Hold)
Overhand Throw (Release)
 
R2
RT
Primary fire
Prepare underhand throw (Hold)
Underhand Throw (Release)
 
L2
LT
Secondary fire

Properties

Gadget

FeatIcon Grenade.png Grenade — Can be thrown like a grenade, meaning overhand or underhand. The trajectory and explosion point are shown as an indicator.

FeatIcon Multiple Charges.png Multiple Charges — Can be used 2 times. When a charge is used, it automatically recharges over the cooldown time.

Projectile

FeatIcon Projectile.png Projectile — Gets affected by gravity and has a travel time.

FeatIcon Bounce.png Bounce — Bounces away when the projectile collides with a surface or contestant.

FeatIcon Trigger on Time.png Trigger on Time — Triggers after a fixed amount of time, regardless of whether the projectile has struck opponents or surfaces.

FeatIcon Interceptible.png Interceptible — Can be removed by the APS Turret, nullifying its effects. This causes the turret to lose some health.

FeatIcon Reshapeable.png Reshapeable — Can be reshaped by the Data Reshaper into a piece of decor by opponents.

FeatIcon Damaging.png Not Damaging — Hitting a contestant directly with the projectile does not deal damage.

FeatIcon Destructible.png Not Destructible — Cannot be destroyed by receiving damage such as from bullets or explosions.

Flash

FeatIcon Visibility.png Visibility — Affects the line of sight of the user and/or opponents. Anyone looking at the flashbang when it triggers will be temporarily blinded.

FeatIcon Friendly Fire.png Friendly Fire — Can affect both the user and their teammates.

FeatIcon Damaging.png Not Damaging — Does not inflict damage.

FeatIcon Immobilizing.png Not Immobilizing — Does not stop affected contestants from moving.

Strategy

Weaknesses

  • The Flashbang can put the user's team at a disadvantage if used carelessly.

Tactics

  • The Flashbang should be thrown around a corner, so that the user does not see the flash. Then, the user should quickly engage.

Item Mastery

Item mastery XP can be earned by blinding opponents with the Flashbang.

Each time a certain XP threshold is reached, the item levels up. This does not improve the item, but rewards a unique item customization.

XP Breakdown
Source XP Reward
Deploying the Flashbang
Teammates blinded by the Flashbang
Opponents blinded by the Flashbang
Level 1
Flashbang Rank 1.png
0 XP
Flashbang
Level 2
Flashbang Rank 2.png
9,000 XP
Dye Job (Yellow)
Level 3
Flashbang Rank 3.png
9,000 XP
Dye Job (Blue)
Level 4
Flashbang Rank 4.png
36,000 XP
Dye Job (Red)
Level 5
Flashbang Rank 5.png
54,000 XP
Dye Job (White)
Level 6
Flashbang Rank 6.png
162,000 XP
Triangle Twinkle
Level 7
Flashbang Rank 7.png
144,000 XP
Striped Grazer
Level 8
Flashbang Rank 8.png
136,000 XP
Painted Predator

Trivia

  • The spoon (safety lever) of the Flashbang has a lightning bolt design.
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