NTW-20

==Overview==
The Denel NTW-20, known in-game as the NTW-20, is an extremely powerful yet extremely rare bolt-action anti-materiel rifle (classified as sniper rifle for simplicity) that uses 20mm. Other than having powerful piercing capabilities, it has other unique functions that sets the NTW-20's playstyle apart from any other guns.
==Rarity==
The NTW-20 can spawn in main mode (and other modes with Hardstone Block present), but is usually found in 50v50, Cobalt and Savannah Mode. It cannot be obtained in Potato Mode.
*In 50v50 mode, it's uncommonly dropped from the Military Golden Airdrop, but can also be given to Lone Survivrs albeit rarely.
*In Cobalt mode, it's extremely rarely dropped from Golden Class Pod for Sniper Class.
*In Savannah mode, it's rarely dropped from the Golden Airdrop.
*In Main Mode and other modes with Hardstone Blocks, it's ABSURDLY RARELY dropped from breaking said Hardstone Blocks.
==Unique Behavior==
NTW-20 possesses few unique behaviors that makes this gun different from any other sniper rifles, which would greatly impact the user's playstyle.
*NTW-20 can only be fired while the user is standing completely still for more than 0.35 seconds.
**The only exception to this is if the user equips/have any perk that modifies the player size.
**Small Arms NTW-20 users will receive an increase in shot spread and moving spread(2 and 10 respectively)
*NTW-20 can fire over certain obstacles
**Obstacles that let grenades to pass through such as Sandbags can be fired over with the NTW-20, as long as the gun's bipods are overlaying the obstacle.
**Small Arms NTW-20 users cannot fire over obstacles
*NTW-20's bullet can pierces through enemies and most obstacles, and are capable of breaking obstacles that are Armor Plated (Eg: Ammo Crate)
**When piercing through destructible obstacles, the damage is reduced by 10% of the hit obstacle's max health in percentage (Eg: Stone with 250 HP will reduce the bullet damage by 25%.)
**When piercing through indestructible obstacles, pans or building walls, the damage is reduced by 55%.
**It cannot pierce through Silos, Bunker walls, Bulletproof Glass Walls and Cast Ironskin Survivrs.
*Knocking enemies with the NTW-20 will knock them with only 50% HP remaining
** If paired with High-Value Targets, knocking enemies with perks with the NTW-20 will knock them with only 30% HP remaining
**If paired with One In The Chamber perk, knocking enemies with the NTW-20's buffed shot will also knock them with only 30% HP remaining
*NTW-20 is not affected by Endless Ammo
==Gameplay==
Without any perks, NTW-20 can only be fired while standing still, which will force the user to play more defensively by camping and picking off targets from far away. Even so, because of the lengthy reload time and slow firerate, you'll need to be extremely precise with every shot. As one misfire will reveal your location to the enemy because of it's large tracer and loud firing sound.
==Pros and Cons==
===Pros===
*Extremely lethal damage per shot, being able to one-shot kill even a full lv 4 armor
*Excellent Range
*Clears obstacles pretty well
*Bullets can pierce
*Can be shot through some obstacles
*Good crowd control potential despite being a sniper rifle
===Cons===
*Ammunition are extremely limited, and is not affected by Endless Ammo
*Slow bullet velocity
*Meh accuracy
*Terrible firerate
*Punishing damage dropoff
*Requires user to be completely immobile to fire the gun, making the user an easy target
*Easily spotted because of the gun size, tracer size and firing sound volume
*Unforgivingly rare to find
==Strategies==
===Using===
*Use the NTW-20 with either x8 or x15 scope, as the gun requires you to camp in one spot quite often without using any perks.
* Because of huge gameplay impact when using NTW-20, bring a reliable secondary like LMGs, Shotguns or any fast firing guns.
*When the opportunity presents itself, try to utilize it's obstacle piercing capability. This favors you even more especially while you're inside a building and the enemy is outside, even with reduced damage after piercing, it should be enough damage to scare the enemy away.
* If you're being chased, you can still utilize the obstacle piercing capability by going behind one and shooting the enemy back behind it, remember to pause momentarily before shooting the gun.
*Be extremely precise with all your shots, ammunition on it are extremely limited and cannot be retrieved back.
*Because of the piercing, it makes for an excellent weapon to use against crowd of enemies. Especially when you use it as Lone Survivr against an opposing team.
* Since knocking enemies with the gun will knock them with only 50% HP remaining, it makes it easier to finish them off. Make sure to do it so that they wouldn't become a problem in the future.
===Countering===
*Since NTW-20 forces it's user to be extremely defensive, when fighting against one, try to rapidly approach the user as well as firing back constantly especially with rapid firing guns like Vector, since it can render NTW-20 impractical to use as the user is continuously dodging your shots.
*Although the NTW-20 can pierce through practically anything, having a Pan equipped on your back will still reduce some damage that's dealt by it.
*Even if it seems powerful, the NTW-20 has an even worse bullet velocity than AWM-S. So when engaging in long range combat with an NTW-20 user, come prepared with good scopes and high velocity sniper rifles like Mosin-Nagant or SV-98.
*Hiding and ambushing the NTW-20 user with a melee weapon is extremely effective, since the gun is not designed to be used in cqc at all. but you'll still have to be careful as they might have a secondary weapon prepared.
*Because of NTW-20's poor velocity, filling up your Adrenaline bar with Sodas or Pills will help you a lot at avoiding shots.
*Make sure to always look at the killfeed and see if anybody has used the NTW-20 in your current match so you can be more aware with who you're fighting.
*Do NOT fight an NTW-20 user in an open field. Try to fight them in an area with as many surrounding obstacles as possible, since taking 1 direct shot from the gun is practically a game over.
*Try to lure them into enclosed space, especially bunkers where they'll have to use their secondary weapon.
==Sounds==
*Firing (Warning: Loud) 
*Reloading 
*Half Cycle (When Mag is Empty) 
*Cycling and Swapping To 
==Trivia==
*The NTW-20 art was the first art done on Inkscape by SoWhyNotSameEmail, the creator of this page.
*The NTW-20's playstyle was somewhat inspired by NTW-20's playstyle from Roblox Phantom Forces.
*Because of the behavior, NTW-20 would be the first gun to utilize it's bipods.
==Gallery==
lone survivr ntw.png|Lone Survivr holding the NTW-20
gun-ntw20-01.png|The held sprite for NTW-20
Category:Sniper Rifles
Category:20mm
Category:Guns
Category:Tier 0