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[[image:meetskirmy.jpg|left|200px]] ''The scurvy-infested dogs of any pirate crew. Don't let the powderkeg strapped to his back fool you - this guy's quick!''
[[File:SkirmisherNew.png|left|277px]] ''The scurvy-infested dogs of any pirate crew. Don't let the powderkeg strapped to his back fool you - this guy's quick!''




[[File:Avatar skirm.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Official Skirmisher avatar]]
[[File:Avatar skirm.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Official Skirmisher avatar]]




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== Weaponry ==
== Weaponry ==
[[image:skirmisher_cutlasssm.jpg|left|thumb|The Cutlass]]
 
 
===Cutlass===  
===Cutlass===  
[[File:SkirmisherCutlass.png|left|]]
Average pirate cutlass. A must-have for any self-respecting Skirmisher. It swings and charges quickly, but not powerfully. This is your main weapon, and once you get the hang of its speed, you'll slice through unsuspecting enemies in no time! Take care though, this weapon is only a [[Combat#Weapons#One-handed Weapons|one-handed weapon]] and will be parried easily.
Average pirate cutlass. A must-have for any self-respecting Skirmisher. It swings and charges quickly, but not powerfully. This is your main weapon, and once you get the hang of its speed, you'll slice through unsuspecting enemies in no time! Take care though, this weapon is only a [[Combat#Weapons#One-handed Weapons|one-handed weapon]] and will be parried easily.


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Special dmg:25x5
Special dmg:25x5


[[image:flintlocksm.jpg|left|thumb|The Flintlock Pistol]]


===Flintlock Pistols===
===Flintlock Pistols===
[[File:SkirmisherFlintlocks.png|left|]]
The Skirmisher uses black powder flintlock pistols (six of them) but they are slow to reload. The shots may not be very accurate, but they are a quick and effective way to deal moderate damage from short-medium range. The Skirmisher carries no back up ammo initially, so be sure to grab some! Accuracy decreases significantly while moving, so stand still or you'll probably miss shots you need to hit.
The Skirmisher uses black powder flintlock pistols (six of them) but they are slow to reload. The shots may not be very accurate, but they are a quick and effective way to deal moderate damage from short-medium range. The Skirmisher carries no back up ammo initially, so be sure to grab some! Accuracy decreases significantly while moving, so stand still or you'll probably miss shots you need to hit.


Dmg: 40 - 32 range varying
Dmg: 40 - 32 range varying
[[image:kegsm.jpg|left|thumb|The Powderkeg]]
 


===Powderkeg===
===Powderkeg===
[[File:SkirmisherKeg.png|left|]]
The infamous keg: full of gunpowder that explodes when the ignited wick reaches the barrel. When equipped, the Skirmisher takes it from his back and holds it with both hands, greatly reducing his movement speed. Pressing the attack button once ignites the wick, and pressing it a second time tosses the keg (which lightly damages enemies it collides with). Stuns nearby teammates and deals massive damage to enemies, though most of it can be blocked by a shield. It takes 75 seconds to respawn.
The infamous keg: full of gunpowder that explodes when the ignited wick reaches the barrel. When equipped, the Skirmisher takes it from his back and holds it with both hands, greatly reducing his movement speed. Pressing the attack button once ignites the wick, and pressing it a second time tosses the keg (which lightly damages enemies it collides with). Stuns nearby teammates and deals massive damage to enemies, though most of it can be blocked by a shield. It takes 75 seconds to respawn.



Revision as of 12:49, 3 April 2015

SkirmisherNew.png

The scurvy-infested dogs of any pirate crew. Don't let the powderkeg strapped to his back fool you - this guy's quick!


Official Skirmisher avatar







Overview

Because of their low health and armor, these guys aren't famous for fighting fair. Skirmishers rely on speed; the freedom to flee with ease is theirs alone, and with it, the chance to corner a foe at their weakest moment, or surprise them with a sneak attack!

If a situation becomes too hot to handle with the cutlass, give it a shot from a safe distance with your flintlock pistols. Skilled Skirmishers use their speed to their advantage, and cut their enemies down with finesse. For less graceful Skirmishers, there's always the keg: an explosive barrel of black powder that sends enemies flying, and if they survive the fall, leaves them limping.

Voiced by: Joseph "Bingo Bango" Bracken

Stats

Health points: 100

Armor: 90

Speed: 260

Damage required for special: 165

Weaponry

Cutlass

SkirmisherCutlass.png






Average pirate cutlass. A must-have for any self-respecting Skirmisher. It swings and charges quickly, but not powerfully. This is your main weapon, and once you get the hang of its speed, you'll slice through unsuspecting enemies in no time! Take care though, this weapon is only a one-handed weapon and will be parried easily.

When your special bar is full, press the special button to execute a powerful Lunge. This Lunge will propel you through the air in a straight line at high speed. You can use this to escape prickly situations where you may be unable to simply run away, such as when somebody blocks your escape route. If you're higher or lower than your target, you'll probably hit them less, or even miss them completely.

Dmg Charged/N:56/42

Forward/Side Interval: 15

String:10

Special dmg:25x5


Flintlock Pistols

SkirmisherFlintlocks.png






The Skirmisher uses black powder flintlock pistols (six of them) but they are slow to reload. The shots may not be very accurate, but they are a quick and effective way to deal moderate damage from short-medium range. The Skirmisher carries no back up ammo initially, so be sure to grab some! Accuracy decreases significantly while moving, so stand still or you'll probably miss shots you need to hit.

Dmg: 40 - 32 range varying


Powderkeg

SkirmisherKeg.png








The infamous keg: full of gunpowder that explodes when the ignited wick reaches the barrel. When equipped, the Skirmisher takes it from his back and holds it with both hands, greatly reducing his movement speed. Pressing the attack button once ignites the wick, and pressing it a second time tosses the keg (which lightly damages enemies it collides with). Stuns nearby teammates and deals massive damage to enemies, though most of it can be blocked by a shield. It takes 75 seconds to respawn.

Dmg: 175

Extra info: Blast radius is approximately 600 units. Damage decreases with range (1/6 per 100 units),

Achievements

Achievements
"Skirmisher"
Pvk2 skirm play.jpg "Play a full round lasting at least five minutes as a Skirmisher"
"Why Did I Bother Lighting That?"
Pvk2 skirm kill withkegtoss 1x.jpg "Kill an enemy with a tossed keg"
"Keg Stand!"
Pvk2 skirm kegkill 2x.jpg "Kill 2 enemies with a single keg"
"Holy Hand Grenade Of Antioch"
Pvk2 skirm kegkill 4x.jpg "Kill 4 enemies with a single keg"
"Keg Whore"
Pvk2 skirm kegkill 500.jpg "Kill 500 enemies with the keg" The Powder Monkey
"Did I Do That?"
Pvk2 skirm kill special 2x.jpg "Kill 2 enemies with a single cutlass lunge special"
"Dinah"
Pvk2 skirm dinah.jpg "Failed to realize the usefulness of the cutlass" The Coward
"Ye Scurvy Dog"
Scurvydog.png "Kill an enraged berserker with your pistol" The Scurvy Infested
"Sword At a Gunfight"
Sword@Gunfight.png "Kill 10 enemies with your pistol who have recently damaged you with a melee weapon" The Gunslinger

See also

Pirates

Skirmisher Strategy

How to get Skirmisher Achievements