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{{Weapon|[[Image:Prodicon.png|64px]]|Prod
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The Prod weapon is classed as the utimate insult. It does no damage, and only moves worms a very small distance, so being killed by a Prod will bring shame upon you.
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The [[Prod]] is a relatively very weak weapon, which will simply give any worm standing before yours a small push. Even so, it is one of the few weapons that do not end [[Invisibility]]. It was originally intended by [[Andy Davidson]] to be a secret move, and remains so in Amiga versions of the game where it does not appear on the weapon select menu nor does it have a hotkey assigned to it.
  
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==Basic Facts==
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== Tips and tactics ==
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The Prod is only useful when the target is standing at the very edge of a cliff, as the distance pushed is minimal. It is only worthwhile prodding a worm off of a cliff when he will end up in the water, or onto [[Mine|Mines]], or when a [[Fire Punch]] or [[Dragon Ball]] will not suffice.
  
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Successfully damaging or killing an enemy worm using the prod is often seen as an attempt to humiliate your opponent. It's generally a good idea to prod only when you're on friendly terms with your opponent. (Unless you plan on using it on yourself.)
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! Weapon select code
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==Tactics==
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== Criticisms, Problems and Weaknesses ==
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* Similar to the [[Handgun]], Prod is a humiliation weapon not designed to do serious injury, and so it is rarely used.
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* The prod is only useful in very specific circumstances when a worm is standing at the very edge of a cliff. As it is very easy to avoid being in this scenario, the weapon is used very little.
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* Other weapons will usually suffice in such a scenario, such as the [[Shotgun]], which is normally preferred as it gives the user an additional shot.
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* If the worm being prodded is blocked by an obstruction, it can bounce and knock the prodder off the edge instead of the target.
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* The weapon is close range only, and so using it can leave the user in the same disadvantageous position at the end of a turn.
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* The Prod is present in the Amiga version of [[Worms]] and in the [[Worms: The Directors Cut|Directors Cut]], however it is a hidden move. Tapping AWAY, AWAY, TOWARDS, TOWARDS will make your worm use Prod, and end the turn.
  
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The Prod is only useful when the target is standing at the very edge of a cliff, as the distance pushed is minimal. It is only worthwhile prodding a worm off of a cliff when he will end up in the water, or onto [[Mine|Mines]], or when a [[Firepunch]] or [[Dragonball]] will not suffice.
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== Trivia & detail ==
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* If you use prod at an [[Oil Drum]], it will not explode.
  
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==Criticisms, Problems and Weaknesses==
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== External links ==
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{{Wormopedia}}
  
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*The prod is only useful in very specific circumstances when a worm is standing at the very edge of a cliff. As it is very easy to avoid being in this scenario, the weapon is used very little.
 
  
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*Other weapons will usually suffice in such a scenario, such as the [[Shotgun]], which is normally preferred as it gives the user an additional shot.
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*The purpose of the weapon is not serious, and so it is rarely used in serious matches.
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*The weapon is close range only, and so using it can leave the user in the same disadvantageous position at the end of a turn.
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Latest revision as of 00:55, 13 November 2023

(Up to Weapons)
Prodicon.png Prod
Type: Close Combat
Keyboard selection: [W2] F4 (x4)
[WA][WWP] F4 (x5)
[WDC] Hidden move
Standard effects: Victim is pushed
Present in: Worms, Worms DC, Worms 2, W:A, WWP

The Prod is a relatively very weak weapon, which will simply give any worm standing before yours a small push. Even so, it is one of the few weapons that do not end Invisibility. It was originally intended by Andy Davidson to be a secret move, and remains so in Amiga versions of the game where it does not appear on the weapon select menu nor does it have a hotkey assigned to it.

Tips and tactics

The Prod is only useful when the target is standing at the very edge of a cliff, as the distance pushed is minimal. It is only worthwhile prodding a worm off of a cliff when he will end up in the water, or onto Mines, or when a Fire Punch or Dragon Ball will not suffice.

Successfully damaging or killing an enemy worm using the prod is often seen as an attempt to humiliate your opponent. It's generally a good idea to prod only when you're on friendly terms with your opponent. (Unless you plan on using it on yourself.)

Criticisms, Problems and Weaknesses

  • Similar to the Handgun, Prod is a humiliation weapon not designed to do serious injury, and so it is rarely used.
  • The prod is only useful in very specific circumstances when a worm is standing at the very edge of a cliff. As it is very easy to avoid being in this scenario, the weapon is used very little.
  • Other weapons will usually suffice in such a scenario, such as the Shotgun, which is normally preferred as it gives the user an additional shot.
  • If the worm being prodded is blocked by an obstruction, it can bounce and knock the prodder off the edge instead of the target.
  • The weapon is close range only, and so using it can leave the user in the same disadvantageous position at the end of a turn.
  • The Prod is present in the Amiga version of Worms and in the Directors Cut, however it is a hidden move. Tapping AWAY, AWAY, TOWARDS, TOWARDS will make your worm use Prod, and end the turn.

Trivia & detail

  • If you use prod at an Oil Drum, it will not explode.

External links


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