Drum Beat

The Drum Beat is a weapon in Ninjala. It is part of the Hammer Type B subclass.
==Description ==
"A gum weapon especially suited for close-range combat. Its pursuit attacks and area-of-effect specials make for a powerful offense and defense." - In-game description
== Gum Shoot ==
See: Gum Launcher
==Gum Ninjutsu ==
See: Dragon Lord
==Special==
===Echoing Scream===
"Launch a soundwave attack that freezes foes." - In-game description
File:Special Echoing Scream Screenshot 1.jpg|Repel Normal Attack when activating Echoing Scream.
File:Special Echoing Scream Screenshot 2.jpg|Paralyze opponents and finish them off.
Echoing Scream is the default Special of the Hammer Type B subclass. It is a stationary, high-priortized projectile to stunlock opponents. Catching opponents, following up after an attack and protecting targets are the strategies to go with this Special. After activation the user takes a big step towards the target and releases an electrical sphere. Caught opponents get hit three times within the Special unable to escape. Some damage is applied but the main purpose is to lock the opponent in place. It is not possible to S-Burst out of it. This opens the user various attack options such as Gum Shoot, Break Attack or a Standard Attack. Gum Guarding opponents are also trapped and get three times a block stun. 
The other use case is to protect the target. The strength of Echoing Scream is determined by the priority, among other things. The electrical sphere saves from any Gum Shoot, except for Gum Ghost and any projectile up to the priority 4, including Normal Attacks of Punch Type B weapons, Razor Edge of Katana Type A, and Sonic Trick of Board Type B weapons. Echoing Scream users have to watch out for the exceptional projectiles, and other properties such as Super Armor and invinciblity.
Attack 	Base Damage 	Down Value	Hit Reaction	Properties
Echoing Scream	15 (= 5 * 3)	0% 	paralyze 	projectile, Normal Attack Guard, not S-Burst-able
*all values are self-tested and not datamined from the game. Original work by @nonozi (@nonozip on X).
===High Tempo Beat===
"Creates an area that increases attack and S-Energy recovery." - In-game description
File:Special High Tempo Beat Screenshot 1.jpg|Super Armor activates on press.
File:Special High Tempo Beat Screenshot 2.jpg|Pound the hammer on the ground and deal hit stun.
File:Special High Tempo Beat Screenshot 3.jpg|Strengthen allies attack within the created barrier.
File:Special High Tempo Beat Screenshot 4.jpg|The barrier of High Tempo Beat covers a huge area.
High Tempo Beat is the Alter Special of the Hammer Type B subclass. After activation the user pounds the hammer hilt into the ground which creates an area to increase attack power and S-Energy recovery for user and allies. This effect lasts five seconds and strengthens attacks by 35% which helps finishing opponents and drones faster. The ground pound after pressing the Special button also covers the user in Super Armor and deals hit stun to close opponents, but no damage. It ignores S-Burst and is a great help to counter upcoming attacks as its also an hammer-untypically fast move. The range of the ground pounding is very short and can easily be missed but the Super Armor is still applied and helps out the user to step back or go for other options.
Attack 	Base Damage	Down Value	Hit Reaction	Properties
High Temp Beat	0 	0% 	flinch 	power-up area for 5 sec, Super Armor for 2.5 sec, not S-Burst-able, 35% attack increase, S-Energy recovery for 6 sec
*all values are self-tested and not datamined from the game. 
== Additional Data==
Attack 	Stage	Abbr.	Base Damage	Down Value	Hit Reaction	Properties
Normal Attack	1 	NA1 	150 	5% 	flinch 	stage reset
Back Attack 	1 	BA1 	10 	25% 	paralyze 	Normal Attack Guard, not S-Burst-able, stage reset
Back Attack 	1 	BA1 	5 	34% 	paralyze 	projectile, not S-Burst-able,
Wide Attack 	1 	WA1 	65 	15% 	flinch 	stage reset
Break Attack 	- 	BRK 	20 	70% 	blowback 	homing
*all values are self-tested and not datamined from the game. 
===Parry===
Attack 	Abbr.	Base Damage	Down Value	 	Properties
Normal Attack	NA 	120 	0% 	blowback	-
Back Attack 	BA 	160 	0% 	blowback	teleport, Super Armor
Wide Attack 	WA 	100 	0% 	blowback	-
*all values are self-tested and not datamined from the game. 
==Tips==
*The best way to take drones with Drum Beat is by using Normal Attack repeatedly.
*Using Wide Attacks on drones is a good way to build Gum Ninjutsu quickly.
*An easy way to score a Gum Bind is to stun a gum-guarded opponent with Echoing Scream, then using Break Attack.
*An easy way to get gum damage on an opponent is by using Echoing Scream, then using Gum Launcher. This is especially effective when paired with Utsusemi Master - after using using Echoing Scream but before using Gum Launcher, drop an Utsusemi above the opponent.
*Dragon Lord can be paired with Gum Launcher to deal additional gum damage to opponents. If the opponent has taken enough gum damage and are hit by Dragon Lord, they will be gum bound.
*Tips in bold also apply to Iron Noise.
== Ninja-Gum Variations==
Ninja-Gum Variations for Drum Beat
Color 	In-Game Description 	Method of Obtaining 	Image
Drum Gum 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a gum weapon shaped like a drum set. The beat is sure to leave an impression on you.	Given by default. 	
Drum Gum (Purple) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a passionate purple gum weapon. A taste to make you want to start dancing. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Yellow) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a bright yellow gum weapon. The sharp, crisp taste of time. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Blue) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a bold blue gum weapon. The secret ingredient is 1% fruit juice. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (White) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a bright white gum weapon. A little bit tough difficult to chew. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Green) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a leafy green gum weapon. Recommended for those who aren't eating enough veggies. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Red) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a fiery red gum weapon. The taste is sure to get you excited. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Pink) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Forms a shocking pink gum weapon. Perfect to sweeten your breath before a date. 	Given by random drop. 	
Drum Gum (Orange) 	Gum emblazoned with a rock star's face. Froms a bright orange gum weapon. Chock full of Vitamin C. 	Given by random drop. 	
Drum Gum (Space) 	Gum decorated with a ace resembling a spaceship. Forms a gum weapon resembling a space station. Perect for astronauts. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Cream) 	Gum resembling a cake roll. Forms a gum weapon like a decorated cake. Made with no added sugar. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
Drum Gum (Festival)	A gum emblazoned with a tomoe badge. Forms a taiko drum-shaped gum weapon. It pops in the mouth. 	Earned from Gumball Machine.	
==Trivia==
TBA
==Gallery==
File:Drum Gum.png|Gum Bottle Appearance.
==Navigation==
==References==
Category:Weapons
Category:Hammers