Winch Claw

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WINCH CLAW
“Launches a chain claw that latches on to objects or contestants, pulling them in closer to you”
// Profile //
BuildHeavy
TypeSpecialization
// Stats //
Damage5
Cooldown7s on low-value target
14s on high-value target
Max Range12m
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The Winch Claw is a Heavy class specialization that fires a claw which, upon impact with an opponent or almost any type of object, forcibly brings them to the user.

Effects

The Winch Claw can be activated to throw out a claw in a straight line ahead. The first thing it catches, if not an immovable structure, will be pulled towards the user.

Contestants and carriable objects, such as barrels, revive statues and cash boxes will be pulled in such a way that they are placed neatly in front of the user.

Heavier objects such as a piece of structure debris or the cashout station will be forced in the direction of the user instead.

The Winch Claw can be used on the following objects, separated into "low-value" and "high-value" targets. The cooldown of the Winch Claw depends on what object is grabbed: 7s for a low-value target (or miss), and 14s for a high-value target.

Low-value targets High-value targets
Arena objects, including ally Revive Statues and cash boxes Enemy contestants
Debris from fallen structures Cashout Stations or Terminals

Usage

The Winch Claw can be selected as the specialization gadget of any Heavy build loadout.

The specialization trigger can be used to cast out the Winch Claw. It is possible to move while reeling in an object to change the location it is dragged to.

Controls PC PS XBox Key
Fire (Tap)
Q
R1
RB
Specialization

Properties

Gadget

FeatIcon Ranged.png Ranged — Can be used by aiming and firing at a contestant or object.

FeatIcon Stable Accuracy.png Stable Accuracy — Keeps a stable accuracy, even while moving and going airborne.

FeatIcon Single Charge.png Single Charge — Can be used once, then recharges automatically over the cooldown time.

FeatIcon Disarms User.png Disarms User — Forces the user to stop using their other items for a short time while using the gadget.

Projectile

FeatIcon Hitscan.png Hitscan — Travels in a straight line, meaning there is no bullet drop.

FeatIcon Trigger on Impact.png Trigger on Impact — Applies its effects if an opponent or object is struck.

FeatIcon Damaging.png Damaging — The projectile deals damage if it hits a contestant.

FeatIcon Movement.png Movement — Causes the affected opponent or object to move towards the user.

FeatIcon Immobilizing.png Immobilizing — Stops affected contestants from moving.

FeatIcon Interceptible.png Not Interceptible — Can not be removed by the APS Turret.

FeatIcon Minor Structure Damage.png No Structure Damage — Cannot be used to damage structures.

FeatIcon Friendly Fire.png No Friendly Fire — Can not be used to grab teammates.

Strategy

Strengths

  • The Winch Claw can be used to move the Cashout Station to a more favorable location, including but not limited to pulling it out of a building to make it more difficult to steal.
  • The Winch Claw can pull even through shields.

Weaknesses

  • If the target being pulled gets stuck on a wall, the pull will cancelled after a second.
  • Pulling in a melee weapon or shotgun user when the user is not using a melee weapon can lead to an unfavorable fight.

Tactics

  • The Winch Claw can be combined well with the Sledgehammer, Spear, Flamethrower and SA1216 as the Winch Claw will pull an opponent into its effective range.
  • In Suspended Structures arenas, the cashout station can be taken off of the platform using the Winch Claw.

Mechanics

Pull

Objects that can not be pulled include: a Revive Statue of a team other than the user's, a Coin, and a piece of structure that is attached to an existing structure. Any other object can be pulled.

If the user is eliminated before the pull, the pull is cancelled.

Item Mastery

Item mastery XP for the Winch Claw has not been researched.

Each time a certain XP threshold is reached, the item levels up. This does not improve the item, but rewards a unique item customization.

XP Breakdown
Source XP Reward
Firing the Winch Claw 30
Opponent struck by the Winch Claw
Other object caught by the Winch Claw
Damage dealt to opponents by the Winch Claw
Level 1
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0 XP
Winch Claw
Level 2
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9,000 XP
Strong Link
(Sticker)
Level 3
Winch Claw Rank 3.png
9,000 XP
Drawn Closer
(Sound)
Level 4
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36,000 XP
Combat Strategy
(Spray)
Level 5
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54,000 XP
Winch in a Pinch
(Charm)

Videos

Winch Claw VS EVERYTHING - Jinko
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