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| Powder Canister | |
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| Type | Arena Carriable |
| Effect | Creates temporary cover |
| Duration | 15s |
Powder canisters, also known as smoke canisters or grey canisters, are carriable objects that are placed around the arena grounds. Contestants can trigger them to release a thick cloud of smoke which may help them stay hidden from enemies.
Overview
Like any barrel, explosive canisters are placed at random locations picked from a large set of fixed barrel locations specific to the arena. It is possible for no barrels to be present in a round. They can also be obtained from balloons. Contestants can pick up the barrel and carry it around the arena.
The canister will immediately explode into a cloud of smoke when it is hit, whether it be shooting it, throwing it or hitting it while holding it.
The smoke cloud created will last for 15 seconds before disappearing. It is thick and will hide what is behind it, as well as hiding contestant names and outlines that are in or behind the smoke. Contestants inside the smoke will have limited visibility, only being able to see a few metres ahead of them.
Strategy
- Powder canisters can be used to hide players from enemy sightlines and from being detected by the Guardian Turret.
- Hiding in smoke while defending a cashout can help kill stealing enemies without being spotted.