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The Explosive Barrel was first released within The Sacrifice DLC and has an explosive effect that is a combination of the Gas Can and the Propane Tank.
It is immobile and thus requires careful consideration during game play. Explosive Barrels are usually found either in side-by-side pairs or individual barrels in close proximity to one another.
When triggered, they have three damage effects: an immediate proximity blast (as per the Propane Tank), enduring flame (as per the Gas Can) and that of shrapnel whereby the barrel's remains are thrown into the air in a random direction.
The area affected by two Explosive Barrels bursting is considerable and players must maintain a safe distance when these devices are set off. A particular risk is a random shot accidentally striking an Explosive Barrel when a team member is within the danger zone.
Tactics
Survivor Tactics
- The barrels contain a highly explosive mix of propane and gas and should always be shot from beyond a minimum safe distance.
- Explosive barrels can decimate hordes and inflict severe immediate explosion and subsequent fire damage on Tanks.
Infected Tactics
- Try to incapacitate Survivors near the barrels, as they are likely to hit them while trying to kill you and the fire and explosion will deal some good extra damage to the Survivor.
- If one or two Survivors are incapacitated next to a explosive barrel, do your team a favor and stand next to it. Other Survivor players are very likely to shoot you when they see you and when they do, there is a great possibility that the barrel near you will be shot at, too, making it explode and deal great damage to any Survivor nearing it. Be careful, though, because if the players already know your tactic, they will likely be wise enough not to do it and kill you later. So it is likewise suggested to cover or hide the barrels if possible from their sight so that they won't be aware of your "big surprise." Take note, though, this will almost certainly kill you either way, so only attempt this if you feel that the risk is worth the reward.
Achievements
BARREL ROLLED | (50G) | |
Kill a Special Infected with an exploding barrel. |
Notes
- The explosive barrel shares a similar model and general purpose as its Half-Life 2 counterpart.
- Exploding barrels send out shrapnel and barrel scraps capable of inflicting modest damage on incautious players.
Weapons | |
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Primary Weapons | |
Tier 1 | Chrome Shotgun / Pump Shotgun / MP5 / Silenced Submachine Gun / Submachine Gun |
Tier 2 | AK-47 / Combat Rifle / M-16 Assault Rifle / SG 552 / Auto Shotgun / Combat Shotgun / AWP / Hunting Rifle / Scout / Sniper Rifle |
Special Tier | Grenade Launcher / M60 Machine Gun |
Secondary Weapons | |
Sidearms | M1911 Pistol / Magnum Pistol / P220 Pistol |
Melee Weapons | Baseball Bat / Cricket Bat / Crowbar / Fireaxe / Frying Pan / Golf Club / Guitar / Katana / Knife / Machete / Nightstick / Pitchfork / Shovel |
Special Tier | Chainsaw |
Other Weapons | |
Grenades | Bile Bomb / Molotov Cocktail / Pipe Bomb |
Upgrades | Explosive Ammunition / Incendiary Ammunition / Laser Sight |
Fixed Weapons | Heavy Machine Gun / Minigun |
Items | |
Usable Items | Explosive barrel / Fireworks / Gas can / Oxygen tank / Propane tank |
Special Items | Cola / Gnome Chompski |
Featured in both games / L4D1-exclusive / L4D2-exclusive (Counter-Strike weapons / PC-exclusive) |