Are you tired of repeatedly meeting your demise in Buckshot Roulette? Do you feel like the odds are stacked against you? Fear not! This guide is here to help you elevate your game and hopefully achieve those coveted 1 million achievements.
How To Improve Your Performance In Buckshot Roulette
Understanding Scoring:
Here’s a brief explanation about scoring: Your score in the first round depends on how quickly you finish it, which is mostly a matter of luck. To reach 1 million points after doubling five times (18 rounds), you’ll need a score above 31,250. If your score is lower than that, you’ll need to win three extra rounds.
Mastering the Shotgun:
When using the shotgun, remember not to shoot yourself. Your aim should be to harm the dealer as much as possible. Shooting yourself is rarely a good idea and only puts you at risk of taking unnecessary damage. If there are only blanks left in the shotgun, it’s okay to shoot yourself to clear it, unless you’re trying to bait out a beer. However, never shoot yourself if the dealer has an inverter, especially if they also have a saw. With the introduction of inverters, it’s now advisable to shoot yourself when only blanks are left to avoid potential risks.
Here’s an exception to the rule: If the dealer has two saws and handcuffs, and you have 4 health with 2 bullets and 1 blank left, shooting yourself may reduce the risk of immediate defeat. Instead of having a 1/3 chance of losing on the spot, shooting yourself can give you a 1/3 chance of getting a blank and taking 1 damage on the dealer’s next turn. This strategy may prevent an instant loss and potentially inflict 1-2 damage on the dealer without killing you. Keep in mind that when the dealer has an equal chance of shooting themselves or you, they may shoot themselves with the second bullet.
Tracking Bullets:
Keep track of the bullets in the shotgun by using a mental tracker, such as saying “one four” if there’s 1 live bullet and four blanks left. Subtract one with each bullet to stay aware of the remaining ammunition.
If you’re unable to ensure damage to the dealer or if the dealer poses a potential threat, consider depleting all the bullets in the shotgun. This is especially beneficial in scenarios with 2 live bullets and 2 blanks or 1 live bullet and 3 blanks. Emptying the shotgun increases your chances of receiving more items. If you remove the live bullet on a 1/1 or 1/2 configuration, you’ll gain additional items. These extra items provide opportunities to solve a kill with new resources. Additionally, the dealer obtaining more items can work in your favor due to adrenaline. If you find the live bullet, aim and shoot it at the dealer.
Item Management:
Utilize items to gain a statistical advantage over the dealer. Keep track of your items and use them strategically. Consider potential one-turn kills (OTKs) and carry over items between rounds.
Here’s a breakdown of item management:
Cigarettes: These heal you for 1 health. Simple as that.
Adrenaline: This item is both annoying and powerful. When the dealer has adrenaline, any one of their items becomes yours, but you’ll lose an item slot. If the dealer has adrenaline, use any item that could be a threat to you. If you see a saw, use it. Even if you’re at full health, use your cigarettes immediately if the dealer has adrenaline.
Pills: It’s generally best to leave the pills unused. If the dealer steals them, they risk damaging themselves. You could use the pills first, then use cigarettes afterward if you have the combo and are at max health, but it’s usually better to avoid this. You might consider using them as a last resort if you’re guaranteed to die on the next turn.
Inverter: Use the inverter strategically. If there are more blanks than live bullets, invert and fire. Most of the time, statistically speaking, you’ll get a shot out of it. If you’re at one health, and the dealer has no inverters, consider using it to disable a live round and fire the second live at the dealer instead.
Beer: Before the update, this item was situational, but now it’s useful for baiting adrenaline and adjusting statistics. If the shotgun shells are even and you have an inverter, drink a beer. If a live bullet comes out, use the inverter and fire downrange. If a blank comes out, fire downrange. You can also use it to mill a shot when you have a cell phone and find a live bullet on the second shot, or have an inverter.
Magnifying Glass: If you have more blanks than live bullets, I generally advise against using this unless you can solve a kill or have other items like an inverter or adrenaline. If you have more live bullets than blanks, use it. If you find a live bullet, shoot it down. If you find a blank, save it for later. If you’re going to use this item, use it first.
Cell Phone: This works like a magnifying glass and tells you about any round after the first. In sets with 1 live bullet and 1 or 2 blanks, this is crucial and can help you find the live bullet.
Handcuffs: These are versatile and can help you solve many situations. They can also be used like a beer where you fire the shell at your opponent, but it’s best to avoid this unless you’re stealing the dealer’s handcuffs or have a second pair. If your opponent has adrenaline, it’s a good idea to use the handcuffs to get rid of it.
Handsaw: If you can combo it with a guaranteed shot, go for it. Otherwise, save it for the next round to potentially get more items. If your opponent has adrenaline, use the handsaw to get rid of it.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, there will be moments when you feel like the dealer has the upper hand, and despite making the best statistical moves, you might still miss every shot. But don’t worry, this is a rare occurrence. Sometimes you just have to accept the loss and move on.
Remember, don’t rely solely on your instincts. Take a moment to think before you act. By strategically maximizing your damage output and minimizing the damage you take, you’ll increase your chances of success. Of course, there will still be times when things don’t go according to plan, but overall, this approach will work in your favor most of the time due to the nature of statistics.
It’s important to note that this guide isn’t a rulebook. There are many nuances and exceptions that haven’t been covered here, and it’s intentionally simplified for clarity. The main purpose is to help you avoid making avoidable mistakes and improve your overall performance.