Hunt: Showdown is a game set in 1895 where Hunters must use weaponry reminiscent of the era to fight monsters, bosses, and, most dangerously, enemy Hunters. Weapons go from Revolvers and Shotguns to Bolt-Action Snipers and Lever Action Rifles. Hunt is a game where players must rely on good individual tactics and skills such as good aim, patience, and movement to survive Louisiana’s infested swamps.
Moreover, Hunt: Showdown is a game that is not kind to its players, especially new ones. In this game, there is no accessible mode that new players can start on. Hunt goes full-throttle from the beginning with deadly monsters, tense gun fights, and other unnatural dangers.
This guide will focus on a particular trait that amateur players might overlook or not put to best use. We will show you how to take advantage of Levering in Hunt Showdown to be a lethal hunter while using it.
Overview of The Levering Trait in Hunt: Showdown
The Levering Trait allows players to quickly fire lever-action weapons from the hip. This allows hunters to quickly place following shots, suppress enemies, and eradicate foes with a rain of bullets.
To unlock Levering, players must reach Rank 14. Yet, to use Levering, it’s necessary to pay three upgrade points to equip it. Players can get upgrade points by simply playing matches and extracting alive. Players can also find upgrade points in envelopes hanging on random walls around the map. Remember that the traits and upgrade points are lost completely when a player dies.
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How to Use Levering in Hunt Showdown
Levering allows players to quickly shoot from the hip lever action weapons, which can make Hunters overly confident and just pray and pray, but doing this gets players killed constantly.
Quick Tips for Levering in Hunt Showdown
Don’t Spray and Pray
Your weapon, just like any other, has limited ammunition before you have to reload. Just shooting bullets randomly will make you vulnerable to experienced players that know how to keep cool under heavy fire.
You have a crosshair; use it.
Tap your shots, keep an eye on your crosshair, and shoot once you line up your shot.
Die and try again
Practice is everything. Keep using levering in Hunt Showdown to learn when to use it and when not to use it. Once you master this trait, you can shoot very fast and effectively. Levering is also very similar to fanning in Hunt Showdown. You may also enjoy practicing this other trait if you want some diversity while rapid-firing your weapons.
Best Weapons for Levering in Hunt: Showdown
Right now, the only weapons in Hunt Showdown compatible with the Levering trait are the Winfield rifle and its variants. If you don’t end up using levering, feel free to check out our guide to the best guns and other weapons in Hunt Showdown.
Winfield M1873C
The Winfield M1873C is a variant of the Winfield M1873 with a smaller magazine but more accuracy making it perfect for levering in Hunt Showdown.
A good option is throwing Full Metal Jacket ammo for extra 35 Hunt Dollars. This ammo will significantly increase the effective range to 138 meters.
Base Stats
- Price: 41 Hunt Dollars
- Damage: 110
- Handling: 89%
- Muzzle Velocity: 400 meters per second
- Effective Range: 95 Meters
- Reload Speed: 10 Seconds
Winfield M1873C Marksman
The Winfield M1873C Marksman is similar to the previous weapon but comes with a medium scope. Combining this weapon and levering can be a good option. In doing so, you will be equipped for medium to long-range fights. At the same time, you will be ready to counter close-range attacks in Hunt Showdown with levering.
Base Stats
- Price: 56 Hunt Dollars
- Damage: 110
- Handling: 83%
- Muzzle Velocity: 400 meters per second
- Effective Range: 95 Meters
- Reload Speed: 10 Seconds
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Winfield M1873C Silencer
The Winfield M1873C Silencer is similar to the original Winfield but with a suppressor that makes your shots silent. This gives enemy hunters a hard time spotting you when shooting at them.
The downside of this weapon is the low Muzzle Velocity of 250 meters per second, so it’s highly recommended to add High-Velocity Ammo, which will increase it to 450 meters per second. Adding Full Metal Jacket ammo is also an excellent option to improve this rifle.
Base Stats
- Price: 55 Hunt Dollars
- Damage: 110
- Handling: 84%
- Muzzle Velocity: 250 meters per second
- Effective Range: 81 Meters
- Reload Speed: 10 Seconds
Winfield M1873 Swift
The Winfield M1873 Swift is highly similar to the previous weapons covered in this guide but with the advantage of having a massive magazine capable of holding 15+1 bullets, making it a great option to mix with levering in Hunt Showdown.
Furthermore, FMJ will significantly improve this weapon.
Base Stats
- Price: 55 Hunt Dollars
- Damage: 110
- Handling: 84%
- Muzzle Velocity: 400 meters per second
- Effective Range: 95 Meters
- Reload Speed: 8 Seconds
Conclusion to Our Levering Guide for Hunt Showdown
In Hunt Showdown, levering can be very fun. Yet, it requires some practice and patience. We recommended that players fit plays with the weapons of this list without levering first to get used to their handling.
Feel free to visit our other articles. For newbies who may have felt this advanced levering guide went over their heads, you should check out our Hunt Showdown beginners guide for intro tips and tricks.
Good Luck, Good Hunt!
