Shockwave

By ExtractionGamer • Updated September 2026

 

Quick Facts

• Role: Area-of-effect control

• Best Range: Close-to-mid

• Playstyle: Positional, crowd control

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Playstyle

Shockwave weapons aren't primarily about damage — they're about controlling where enemies can and can't go. Used well, a Shockwave can break up a group push, buy time to extract, or force opponents into a bad position before you engage properly.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

• ✅ Strong against grouped or advancing enemies

• ✅ Useful defensively — buys time and space when you need to disengage

• ❌ Lower raw damage output than dedicated damage weapons

• ❌ Less effective against a single, spread-out opponent

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Best Paired With

Works well alongside an Assault Rifle or Sniper that can capitalize on the openings Shockwave creates. See starter loadouts.

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