Flails are a loose hanging type of rotating weapon.
Definition
- A flail is a spinning weapon that dangles loosely, usually by a chain. When it gets up to speed, it "flails" around, hence the name. Flails were sometimes used in conjunction with Full-body spinners, their flexible designs helped prevent backlash to the robot's shell.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- The flailing motion of the blades increases the amount of kinetic energy they carry. This allows them to cause more damage than an equivalent rigid weapon.
- Flails absorb shocks better than rigid blades.
Disadvantages
- Flails are prone to breakage, which could leave the robot spinning wildly off-balance. Mauler was infamous for flipping itself due to stability issues.
- A dangling flail can often restrict a robot's ability to self right.
List of Robots with Flails
Robot | Series Appearances with Flails | Notes |
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Caliban | Series 2 | Pioneer of flails. Interchangable with a full-body spinner |
Humdrum | US Series 1, Nickelodeon | Loanerbot |
Inquisitor | Series 2 | Was destroyed by Razer before it had the chance to be used. |
Jackson Wallop | Series 7 | Attached to a spinning disc. Largest body-to-weapon ratio allowed |
Mace | Series 2-3 | The flail weapon prevented Mace 2 from self-righting in the Semi-Finals. |
Mauler | Series 3 | Not allowed to compete due to safety concerns. |
The Parthian Shot | Series 2 | Never made it into the arena |
Tornado | Series 7 | One of its interchangable weapons |
Victor 2 | Series 3 | Interchangable with a lawnmower blade |
Whirling Dervish | Series 2 | |
Whirlpool 70 | Extreme Series 1 |
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