[03-03-07] Shrink Ray [Projectile]

Learn how to effectively use the Shrink Ray in Duke Nukem 3D! Discover its unique abilities, enemy weaknesses, and how it affects Duke himself.

Alright, let's talk about the Shrink Ray. This thing is pretty wild, and while it might seem like a gimmick at first, it's got some seriously cool uses. Think of it as a crowd-control tool that can really mess with the big boys.

Weapon Stats & Pickup:

• Damage: 0 (but shrinks on hit)
• Weapon Pickup: +10 ammo
• Ammo Pickup: +5 ammo
• Max Capacity: 30
• Blast Radius: 680 (small)

The Shrink Ray itself looks like a silver gun with a green line down the middle. The ammo? It's these cool, green, crystalline egg-shapes.

How it Works:

When you hit an enemy with the Shrink Ray, they get shrunk down to a tiny size. They can't attack you anymore, and if you can get to them fast enough to stomp on them before they grow back, it's an instant kill. It's got a small splash radius, so you can actually manage groups of enemies this way. This is especially awesome for taking out those annoying Commanders and other tough enemies. It's basically the Assault Commander's worst nightmare.

However, it's not all sunshine and tiny aliens. The Shrink Ray fires pretty slowly, so it's not your go-to for direct combat against a horde. While it has that splash, it's not great against enemies that are already staggered. Also, fighting from a distance is tricky; you might shrink them, but if you can't reach them in time to finish them off, they'll just grow back. And yeah, some enemies are just immune to this thing.

Immune Enemies:

• Mechanical enemies (like the Mounted Gun, Sentry Drone, RPV, and Pig Tank)
• Alien Drone
• Boss monsters
• Common Battlelord (mostly immune until its health is low)

What Happens When YOU Get Shrunk?

This is where it gets really interesting. If Duke gets hit by the Shrink Ray, things change:

• You won't take any falling damage, no matter how high you fall.
• There's no