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The KBAR, alternatively named Battle Knife in Survival modes, is one of three melee weapons released as part of v511 (Dec 19, 2024). While it is a bayonet, it cannot be attached to any guns and is strictly a melee weapon for slot 4.
Its name bears similarity to the KA-BAR line of knives. The KBAR in particular resembles the KA-BAR 2211 (Big Brother Kraton G) and KA-BAR 2217 (Big Brother Leather). When held in the POV view it larger than it should be. Interestingly the muzzle ring of this bayonet is not visible on the model when you equip it; however the third-person model does include the muzzle ring.
Performance[]
The KBAR shares all its features with the Knife, making it mostly an identical experience. The key difference between the two melee weapons is the damage. The Knife has 125 damage on slashes. This is enough to deal 375 damage in a slash to the back. The KBAR on the other hand outputs 375 damage on all slashes. While slashing a player in the back will bring the damage to 1125 damage (the highest possible damage to deal to any one player ever), the extra damage does not provide any benefit as a player only has 375 HP.
When looking for a backup source of damage in close range, the KBAR is second-to-none and the only option to consider. While melee weapons want to be used from behind players, there is always the chance of missing or a player turning before making impact. The high damage of the KBAR ensures that every hit will be effective.
The high damage finds exceptional benefit in Survival modes where melee weapons ignore armor. Players lucky enough to find the Battle Knife will have the option to guarantee a quick OHKO on even the most armored foes they catch off guard.
History[]
| v511 | Added the KBAR to the game |
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Trivia[]
- The KBAR has two names depending on the game mode played: KBAR and Battle Knife.
- The KBAR was the only weapon out of the initial promised 15 new weapons to never be officially shown or teased, including in Gold Mine.
- The KBAR is a bayonet but makes next to no in-game implications to this fact other than its muzzle ring that is only visible on the third-person model.
- On release the KBAR was able to be used ADS despite being a melee weapon.
- The first-person model of the KBAR is huge, larger than it should be. The third-person model of the KBAR is a standard size.