hear me out... rtd dayProbably the wrangler, since you can't really have a sentry
You'd be surprised at how good it performs as a guard vs reds in 1v1s, sure it still sucks most of the time but in rare situations it kinda slapsIf we ignore the banned weapons/items as well as items that only have utility in service of something else (bushwacka, wrangler) Hot Hand is probably one of the worst as it offers very little for the slot it takes up and, even with guarenteed crits, does pitiful damage
Sure but if you're talking about pvp then every single other pyro melee does what the hot hand does but better, making it virtually uselessYou'd be surprised at how good it performs as a guard vs reds in 1v1s, sure it still sucks most of the time but in rare situations it kinda slaps
Probably the Claidheamh Mor for the fact that aside from its longer reach it really does not help you in any other situation.
You take 15% more damage from all sources and have no random critical hits to take advantage of unlike the Skullcutter or bottle/pain train
the increase in charge and refill of your gauge serves no purpose on red as you cant charge (or even take advantage of a longer swing bc the charge is just too short)
(before you say it, on blue its probably the worst sword because outside of getting your charge faster - which you can circumvent with the tide or splendid screen - there are simply better options such as the skullcutter mentioned above or even the eyelander because of guaranteed crits to snowball against reds with)
I also just remembered that the Eviction Notice exists and lack in everything the GRU can already do while also dropping your health to 100 still while also dealing LESS damage, like the Hot Hand it could have its use as it gives you a temporary speed boost and the faster swing speed might SEEM cool on paper but you are better off dealing full melee damage while getting a better speed boost with the GRUPain Train has a very niche use on the HopJB secret, and any use at all, no matter how niche, makes it better than a majority of weapons in jb lolPain Train comes to mind due to just instant death from bullets as red, and a harder time dealing with scouts as BLU
I was THINKING the Fan of War but that + a rush with 2 other reds would be crazy
Claidemor gets off easy due to extended range but just use they eyelander or half zatochi
Probably a RED wrangler, but there might be one I'm not thinking of