Alien Pheromones
| Alien Pheromone Weapon Statistics
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| First seen: | Chapter Eight, Sandtraps
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| Ammo type: | Pheromones
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| Capacity: | N/A
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| Damage: | 0, 5 (antlion attack)
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| Primary fire: | Throw pheromone pod
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| Secondary fire: | Recall antlions
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| Best at range: | Any
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Alien Pheromones, also known as Pheropods, are used to attract and control Antlions. These pheromone balls can be thrown at enemies, and Antlions--believing you to be their leader--will rush to attack them, heedless of their own lives.
Description
A spherical pheromone gland harvested from Antlion Guards, these brown-and-white balls release a chemical scent antlion workers respond to. The pheromones themselves are an irritant to humans, but the Antlions are attracted to it and will follow their "commander's" orders willingly.
Use
To use a Pheropod, simply toss one where you want the antlions to go to move them to that position. Squeezing the ball will call them back to you.
The pheromones and antlions can be used in interesting combinations. For example, hitting a Combine soldier with a ball will disorient them, causing them to writhe around and swat away the noxious chemicals. This allows the antlions to get in close and kill while taking minimal--if any--damage.
The Antlions can also be used as never-ending cannon fodder to help you clear obstacles, like turrets.
Trivia
- Antlion pheromone spheres are also called "bugbait."
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