The following weapons can be found around the stages.

Bomb - Once a bomb appears the timer will start. If you leave it on the ground, it will eventually explode. If you pick it up, you'll need to get rid of it quickly or else it will explode in you hand and cause damage to yourself. This weapon is only good for use if your opponent is in a corner or is continually attempting to run up and throw you.

Chain Gun - This weapon greatly slows you down! However it will dish out a very nice amount of damage to your opponent. If you can connect with this weapon, it will drain at least one full bar from your opponent. Only use it if you're fighting a slow character, or if you're on the opposite side of the stage.

Extending Stick - This is a great little item. The stick won't slow you down as much as some of the bigger items, and it's got amazing range. If you connect with the stick, not only will it dish out a nice amount of damage, but all of your opponent's power stones will be throw to your side of the stage.

Flame Thrower - The flame thrower is a good all around weapon. If your opponent is using a lot of aerial attacks, the flame thrower can stop them in their tracks. You can also use it to trap you opponent in a corner or simply fill the area around you with flame and give you some time to recover. Slows you down a little more than the small weapons, but not as much as some of the larger weapons.

Hammer - The hammer will toss all of your opponent's power stones across the stage, and will also delay them from immediately going after the stones. However, the hammer will slow you down a great deal. If you're fighting one of the slower characters, go ahead and use this. Otherwise, just pass it up and let your opponent get slowed down while you use some aerial attacks.

Hand Gun - The hand gun won't slow you down that much and has some nice range. However, it can be easily avoided and will only take one power stone from your opponent. If you can get close enough to use this weapon effectively, you're better off doing a combo or aerial attack.

Missile Launcher - This is one of the worst weapons in the game. It slows you down almost as much as the hammer, it shots very slow and almost every shot can be easily avoided by your opponent. In addition, your opponent will have no problem getting in close for a throw or combo. Only use this weapon if you're trying to draw your opponent in close to you.

Molitov Cocktail - The cocktail acts very much like the bombs, however when it explodes it will set a small portion of the stage on fire for a short period of time. Use this to force your opponent in a certain direction. If you want to corner trap, toss this in one direction and use an aerial attack to block off the other direction.

Pipe/Sword - Very basic weapons, the sword and pipe have almost exactly the same effect. They will knock your opponent's power stones away in one hit, but they're best used for aerial attacks. Having a pipe or sword in your hand during an aerial attack will usually give you precedence over your opponent's attack.

Shield - The shield is a good item if your opponent likes to use combos, weapons or aerial attacks. It will last a limited amount of time, but you will be invincible to any normal attack. Don't pick this up if your opponent is in power fusion. It will usually wear out in the middle of a massive attack and you'll be left with the remaining damage. Also be careful not to get thrown while you have the shield. It will not protect you against throws and you cannot attack while you have it.

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