Heat Gun Tracking Bullets in Tank Avenger: How to Use Them

Aiming in mixed reality can feel different from aiming on a screen, and not everyone enjoys lining up every shot. If that sounds like you, the Tank Avenger Heat Gun deserves a look. The game describes it simply: bullets track the player. Here is how to think about that, whether you are firing it or defending against it.

What "tracking bullets" means in practice

The store description says the Heat Gun's bullets track the player. In practice, that means these bullets do not simply travel in a straight line. They adjust. That has two big consequences: they are harder to dodge by simply stepping aside, and they do not require perfect aim to get close.

We are sticking to the official description here, so you will want to try it yourself to see exactly how aggressively the bullets turn in each situation.

Using the Heat Gun well

If you hold the weapon yourself, make these your habits:

• Fire early. A tracking bullet needs travel time to correct. Launch it before the enemy settles behind cover.
• Keep the target visible. Tracking helps if the target stays reachable. Moving the fight into the open gives your shots a fair path.
• Use walls to your advantage. Blocks may still obstruct bullets, so aim so that the path to the target is not blocked.
• Do not stop thinking. Tracking reduces precision demands, but positioning still decides fights.

Defending against tracking shots

Facing a Heat Gun is a different puzzle. Standard dodging, stepping out of a straight line, may not be enough. Try these ideas:

1. Put cover between you and the shooter. Blocks are your best defence against anything that travels along the ground.
2. Keep moving. A moving target gives a tracking bullet more to chase.
3. Break line of sight early. Don't wait for the bullet to approach. Duck behind a block when you see the shot being fired.
4. Use abilities. A Shield or Speed Boost can turn a bad moment into a survivable one. See our Shield and Speed Boost guide.

When to choose it

Choose the Heat Gun when:

• You are fighting mobile enemies that are hard to line up.
• You are struggling with angle shots and want something more forgiving.
• You are playing a short session and want fast, satisfying progress.

Choose something else when enemies are deep behind cover or when the fight needs area control. A Bomb Thrower or Big Gun may do better there.

Mixed reality context

Because you can physically move around the arena, you can give tracking bullets an easier job. Stand where you can see the whole field, and you are less likely to fire when the path is blocked. Keep your real play space clear and well lit while you move.

Upgrades

As with every weapon, the Heat Gun can be upgraded individually using coins earned in battle. If it becomes your go-to, put coins there first. Compare options in our upgrade priority guide.

A short practice routine

1. Pick an early level with open space.
2. Fire the Heat Gun at a moving enemy and watch how the bullet behaves.
3. Repeat with an enemy partly behind a block.
4. Note the difference and adjust where you stand.

Within a few levels you will have a good intuition for it. More on the weapon lineup lives on the Tank Avenger page.

Do not let tracking make you lazy

Tracking bullets are forgiving, which can make you lazy about positioning. Stay disciplined: keep cover nearby, keep moving and keep an eye on where your shots are heading. When a weapon does part of the aiming for you, your attention is free for strategy, so use it to scan the field, plan your next position and watch for special attacks. The players who get the most from the Heat Gun treat it as a way to think more, not less.

FAQ

What does the Heat Gun do?

Its bullets track the player, according to the weapon description.

Does tracking mean I can never miss?

Not necessarily. Blocks and timing still matter, so you need to keep a clear path and position well.

How do I avoid tracking bullets?

Use cover, keep moving, break line of sight early and consider abilities like the Shield.

Can the Heat Gun be upgraded?

Yes, each weapon can be upgraded individually with coins earned in battle.