"Boue et Sang"

The is a Heavy weapon introduced in the 19.0.0 update. It is part of the Trench Raider Event Set.
==Description==
It is a large grenade launcher rifle. It deals high damage with a decent explosive range but features a one shot capacity, average mobility, and a limited range.
== Appearance ==
It is a large grenade launcher rifle.
It features a wooden body with a wooden stock and handguard. On the stock, there is a French flag painted on the side. It also features a grey trigger, a grey receiver with a silver bolt and a a grey bolt handle
At the front, there is a large barrel with the words "ILS NE PASSERONT PAS" engraved on the side of the weapon.
==Performance==
When the fire button is pressed, the weapon will fire a large grey mine from the barrel. The mine will stick on any surface. If the grenade hits an enemy or an enemy comes within close proximity of the mine, it will explode and unleash a hail of shrapnel at all directions.
Up to 2 grenades can be present at a time, with a 15 second timer before they automatically detonate.
When reloading, the user will eject the used bullet from the bolt and insert another rifle bullet, then insert a new mine into the barrel.
== Strategy ==
It deals high damage with a decent explosive range but features a one shot capacity, average mobility, and a limited range.
=== Tips ===
* This weapon is perfect for defending points such as the flag in Flag Capture, place it behind the points where it will detonate when the enemy is near.
* After firing, switch to another weapon.
* As the defenders in Siege, fire mines around the ram to discourage the attackersfrom getting close to push it.
* Place its projectiles on hidden spots where players mostly pass through.
* You can use the grenade as a means of covering your six if sniping from a fixed location.
* Try to avoid using it as an offensive weapon, as its low capacity, mobility, and fire rate hampers its combat effectiveness.
** It is recommended switching to a high mobility weapon such as the Dark Force Saber when traversing.
* Lure enemies into its grenades by placing them behind corners, when they follow you.
* Remember that grenades do not last long, make sure to deploy grenades when the enemy is near.
=== Counters ===
* Pick off users at long range.
* Area damage and shotguns make quick of users.
* Be wary when in small areas where the there might be grenades.
* Take advantage of the low mobility and outmaneuver users by strafing around them with a melee weapon.
* It is possible to escape the blast radius by moving away from the mine quickly.
* Grenades cannot detonate by shooting at it, or by using explosives.
== Attributes ==
* Single Shots
* Looping Shot
* Contact Detonator
* Sticky Mines
* Area Damage: Explosion is somewhat moderate, compared to regular Heavy weapons.
* Frag Damage: Unleashes a blast of shrapnel after exploding which will damage enemies even far from the blast.
== Supported Maps ==
* Verdun
* Argonne Forest
== Weapon Setups ==
It is recommended to only use this as for defensive and utility means. Use a different main weapon when in combat.
==Changelog==
;19.0.0
*Initial release.
==Trivia==
*It is inspired by the Martini-Henry Grenade Launcher.
*"Ils ne passeront pas" is French for "they shall not pass", which was slogan used by the French forces during the Battle of Verdun.
*The name is French for mud and blood, a reference to the battlefield during the battle of Verdun.
==External Links==
*Rifle body - EagleMalkavian
Category:Weapons
Category:Heavy
Category:Single Shots
Category:Looping Shot
Category:Contact Detonator
Category:Sticky Mines
Category:Area Damage
Category:Frag Damage
Category:Event Set
Category:Themed