tap shots/panic shooting with chargers
hey gaymers im back with more charger tips ! this guide doesn’t include bamboozlers because i don’t play them enough and their short charge time means they work best with tap shots. sorry for the block text, i’m just trying to be thorough!
so here’s some things i’ve found:
-tap shots are generally not the best method of defense, but there are situations where it can be useful. if you’ve already gotten some damage in, a few tap shots can finish them off, but this isn’t recommended. if you drop a bomb of some sort, you can finish them with a tap.
-instead, try holding your charge as long as possible and keeping an aim on them (assuming you’re 1 on 1). as they get closer and you have a full charge, you have a better chance of making the shot. if your charge is enough, you’ll splat them completely. this is easiest with rollers, and some shooters. with brushes and dualies, this can be a bit trickier since they’re so quick.
-tap shots on brushes can be effective if you can land them because it will prevent them from advancing all the way, but generally building a charge or dropping your sub will be more effective. to land full shots on dualies and brushes, it takes planning to find out where they’re going to be. brushes tend to weave back and forth, aim for where they’ll be in the middle. dualies depends on what set they’re using- trying them out yourself will help you learn the dodge rolls and delays so you know where to aim. try to get dualies when they’re coming out of a dodge roll, because they’ll lag there for a moment. alternatively, force dualies off the map or try to get them to roll directly towards you instead of to the side so that you can have a more direct shot
-like you’ve probably heard from literally every other charger guide, try dropping your sub. even kits like the kensa charger that have a sprinkler can be effective: people either stop to destroy them (which gives you a moment to recover) or will let them continue (which will hopefully damage them). if you’re using something like the squiffer or kensa, save your special for when you’re in a jam. ink armor and baller give you a shield and refill your ink so you can protect yourself afterwards!
-stack at least a few ink saver (subs or main, i prefer sub) or ink recoveries! they can make a huge difference
