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Some Weapons, Abilities, or objects launch projectiles that have a simulated "physical" presence in gameplay unlike Hitscan or Area of Effects. These projectiles usually have an associated Projectile Speed that determines its velocity and travel time from the moment they are launched. Projectiles are affected by spread, Punch Through, and Multishot mechanics.
The term "projectile" can also refer to traditional hitscan weaponry since bullets are projectiles in the broadest sense of the term. However, this article will only focus on projectiles with travel speed.
Projectile weapons have a odd interaction with conditional damage bonuses like Galvanized Aptitude/Galvanized Shot. They will get a damage bonus that is multiplicative to normal damage bonuses like Serration/Hornet Strike instead of additive like with most hitscan weapons.
Some projectiles will continue their trajectory even after colliding with level geometry, enemies, or other objects, though they are limited by the number of times they can do so before disappearing. Projectiles will lose velocity after collisions.
Sticking To Surfaces
Some projectiles have the ability to latch onto level geometry, enemies, or other objects. For example,
Galvanized Aptitude/
Ogris rocket
