The Call to Arms update added a skin for the Zeus x27 for the first time, which attracted the attention of players to this weapon. However, the developers did not limit themselves to visual changes and improved its characteristics, making the appearance of a taser in matches somewhat more likely.
Before the update, Zeus x27 was practically not used due to the fact that it was unprofitable to buy it. Firstly, it could only be used once, and killing with it did not provide a monetary reward. Secondly, the weapon acted too unrealistically. It was possible to kill an opponent only by hitting certain parts of the body, which looked strange for a taser that does not shoot bullets, but exposes the enemy to an electric shock.
Improvements and disadvantages of the taser
In the patch that was released on February 16, the characteristics of the Zeus x27 changed. Now weapons are no longer disposable, which means they can be used more effectively. In addition, its damage has been increased, and now any hit guarantees that the enemy will be incapacitated – It is no longer necessary to aim for the head.
However, the Zeus x27 still has disadvantages that may make its use impractical. Reloading takes 30 seconds, so using the taser during tense moments of the match will be difficult. In fact, when choosing this weapon, the player has no room for error, since if he misses, he will be in a losing position. In addition, hitting an enemy with a Taser still does not give you any rewards, so if you use this weapon too often, you may not have enough money for weapons and equipment in the next rounds.
Tips for using the Taser
Here are some tips for players who still want to try using the Zeus x27 in competitive matches:
Don't buy Zeus x27 every round, as it can ruin the game's economics for your team: even if you use it successfully, it still means you're spending money without getting anything in return. Save the Taser for economy rounds, where you don't buy much.
Don't try to use it against groups of enemies. If you suspect there are multiple enemies nearby, switch to another weapon.
Do not use the Taser in open areas. It is most effective in winding corridors and narrow passages, where the enemy has nowhere to escape and you are not in danger of a surprise attack.
If possible, use it in combination with smoke and flash grenades to catch the enemy by surprise.
It is unclear how much more often the taser will appear in real matches. However, in the workshop you can already see custom skins for the Zeus x27, which means that there is a possibility that the developers will select them for subsequent cases, so the Zeus x27 Olympus will not be the only one left.
