The Gatling Gun is a heavy weapon, but with this pack its melee swing is just as fast to start as the pistols. Its upswing is cut to 0.1 seconds. That makes it practical to bash enemies that get too close instead of only firing at them.
Setting up for close fights
1. Keep the Gatling Gun in an easy hotbar slot when you expect crowded fights, such as caves, raids or dungeons.
2. Fire as usual while enemies are at range.
3. When something reaches you, attack it in melee with the Gatling Gun still in hand. Better Combat plays the pack's gun swing animation, and the hit begins after only 2 ticks.
Tips for crowded fights
- Don't stand still to fire at point blank. A quick melee swing answers an adjacent mob faster than turning to line up a shot.
- Use the space you create. After swinging, step back so you can return to firing at the rest of the group.
- Watch your aim. Better Combat swings follow where you are looking. Face the enemy you want to hit, especially in tight corridors.
- Compare with your other guns. The Hunter Pistol and Hunter Blunderbuss get the same fast upswing. Pick whichever gun suits the fight, and the close-range answer will feel the same.
The pack only describes faster melee swings and new animations. It lists no other changes to the Gatling Gun.