In Far Cry 5 (Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC) there are a lot of weapons, most of which can also be customized. Some players call it all nonsense and take on the fight against the Eden’s Gate sect armed only with shovels.
In Far Cry, players have always been able to engage in all sorts of nonsense outside of the main story. In the latest game in the series, Far Cry 5, which revolves around the fight against a mad cult, players take it to the extreme and form their own “cult”.
Players are fascinated by shovels
Players discovered that melee weapons, such as shovels, pipes, or baseball bats, can be thrown in Far Cry 5 and used as projectiles in critical situations. They are particularly fond of the shovel, which not only has a long range but can also impale targets.
Up to nine shovels can be carried at once, and they can always be picked up again. The projectile is controlled like any other weapon: Aim with LT/L2 on the controller, while the melee weapon is fired with RT/R2.
Within a few days, a true shovel fan club has formed, where players share their experiences with the melee weapon and compare their STPM, shovels thrown per minute.
Countless videos, gifs, and memes testify to the love that players have for their shovels. The shovel enthusiasts not only take on the cult members but also use their projectiles to destroy buildings or go hunting.
Players have already created their own meta-game around shovels in Far Cry 5, including their own shovel challenges. For example, outposts are taken with shovels only, convoys are hunted, or birds and helicopters are taken down from the air with the thrown projectiles.
