BattleBlock Theater weapons guide: control enemies and create room
Use a two-weapon loadout as part of platforming rather than a reason to stand beside hazards.
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Edition covered
The 2013 game, using the Steam PC edition for reference. Steam now advertises a Quality of Life Remaster with campaign changes; this gallery is from that current publisher listing. Exact collectible coordinates in older Xbox 360 guides may differ.
Weapon jobs at a glance
Weapons create space and change enemy behavior. Test a newly bought weapon on safe ground so its travel path and delay do not surprise you above water.
| Tool style | Useful effect | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing | Temporarily controls a threatening target | Do not assume the effect lasts through a long detour |
| Explosives | Disrupts a crowded area | Leave space for the blast and its delay |
| Fire | Adds a damaging projectile option | Check the path before firing near your partner |
| Poison | Creates a hazardous attack area | Keep the escape route clear |
Pick a tool for the stage
A weapon is useful when it solves the current obstacle. Different tools can be carried together and swapped, so retain one familiar option while learning another.
| Situation | Loadout priority | Practical test |
|---|---|---|
| Narrow ledge | Control before damage | Can you move the guard without falling? |
| Open arena | An option that covers space | Where does the projectile end up? |
| Two-player jump | Predictable attack timing | Can the partner cross safely after the shot? |
| Unfamiliar weapon | A familiar second slot | Practice swapping before the stage gets crowded |
Avoid fighting at the edge
A cat can turn a simple exchange into a fatal fall. Move the confrontation onto a broad platform or bypass it when the stage allows.
Protect your co-op partner
Communicate before firing near the shared route. A projectile, explosion or sudden push can disrupt a carefully timed jump even when it helps against the guard.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| BattleBlock Theater publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| The Behemoth: Furbottom’s Features | blog.thebehemoth.com |
| The Behemoth: PC edition | blog.thebehemoth.com |