Prod

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Prod
Type:	Close Combat
Keyboard selection:	F4 (x4)  F4 (x5) W/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.

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

• 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.

• The purpose of the weapon is not serious, and so it is rarely used in serious matches.

• 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. You must tap AWAY, AWAY, TOWARDS, TOWARDS to activate it.

External links

• Prod on Wormopaedia