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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. | 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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== Criticisms, Problems and Weaknesses == | == 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. | * 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. | * 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 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 [[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. | * 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:55, 13 November 2023
(Up to Weapons)
 Prod
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| Type: | Close Combat |
| Keyboard selection: | ![[W2]](/images/d/d0/Worms2_icon_orig.gif "This item applies to Worms 2."){kind=icon} F4 (x4)![[WA]](/images/b/b6/WA_icon.png "This item applies to Worms Armageddon."){kind=icon} ![[WWP]](/images/c/ca/WWP_icon.png "This item applies to Worms World Party."){kind=icon} F4 (x5)![[WDC]](/images/4/46/WDC_icon.png "This item applies to Worms: The Directors Cut."){kind=icon} Hidden move
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| 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.
Contents
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
- Prod on Wormopaedia
