BALROG-XI

"The God Eliminator!"


 * For the original version, see XM1014.

BALROG-XI or BALROG-11 is a shotgun from the BALROG Series in Counter-Strike Online.

Overview
Based on the XM1014, BALROG-XI is an auto shotgun that is developed by Aegis Laboratory. The much-touted Balrog Charging System will generate an incendiary round for each four shells shot in quick succession, with a maximum of seven incendiary shells which can be used as secondary fire.

Advantages

 * High damage, especially in secondary fire mode
 * High rate of fire
 * Very high stun power to zombies
 * Very short reload time for a shotgun
 * Can do wide-spread explosive shots
 * Explosive shots deal high damage to zombies and can knock zombies away, specially in mid-air
 * Good for destroying obstacles
 * Explosive shots' damage doesn't decrease over range

Disadvantages

 * Expensive price and ammunition costs
 * Just like most shotguns, no penetration on normal shots
 * Easily run dry due to its rate of fire and low magazine capacity
 * Have to shoot 4 bullets to obtain an explosive ammo
 * Explosive shot cannot perform headshot kills except with concentrated fire
 * Cannot shoot underwater
 * Limited range when using explosive shot
 * Obtainable through Find the Zombies event only (BLUE edition)

Events
BALROG-XI was released on:
 * South Korea: 14 May 2013.
 * The BLUE version was released on 24 July 2014.
 * Taiwan/Hong Kong: 5 June 2013.
 * There was a resale on 21 January 2014.
 * There was a resale on 24 June 2014.
 * The BLUE version was released on 5 August 2014.
 * China: 5 June 2013.
 * There was a resale on 2 July 2014.
 * The BLUE version was released on 6 August 2014.
 * Japan: 5 June 2013.
 * There was a resale on 25 June 2014.
 * The BLUE version was released on 6 August 2014.
 * Indonesia: 26 February 2014.
 * Singapore/Malaysia: 9 April 2014.
 * CSN:Z: 23 September 2014 (through Craft system).

Tips
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 * This weapon is a proper replacement for those who like to use XM1014.
 * BALROG-XI's explosive shot can deal tremendous damage to zombies and obstacles.
 * You can shoot the explosive ammo while reloading.
 * An explosive ammo will be obtained after firing 4 pellets continuously.
 * The maximum of explosive ammo obtainable is 7.
 * It can take down barriers real fast with just some explosive shots.
 * Explosive shots' damage doesn't decrease over range in comparison with the Black Dragon Cannon. Furthermore, it has longer range but lower area spread than the latter one.
 * Not recommended for use in Original due to the lack of accuracy, useless in far range, massively expensive and low spare ammunition.
 * In addition, BALROG-XI's explosive shot damage has been reduced a lot. Need at least 2-3 explosive shots to take down a single target, even though in point blank.
 * However, BALROG-XI is very useful in closed-area maps such as 747, Dust2A or Gallery.
 * Functions as XM1014 with additional firing mode.
 * Keep an eye on your reserve ammo count.
 * 1 round of explosive shot to the body can deal about 500 ~ 1000 damage to zombies, depends on the range.
 * Aim for the head with explosive shot for a massive damage of over 1000 ~ 1500.
 * Recommended to keep at least 2-3 explosive rounds in case of emergency situations.
 * Explosive shot's damage will be higher, if the target is closer.
 * Explosive shots have a high knock-back power but also a low stun power, so it is recommended to keep an appropriate distance.
 * Use the explosive shots toward host zombies, as they mostly have lower health or to send zombies in mid-air flying away, specially Light zombies or Sting Fingers.
 * Note that explosive shots cannot be combined with Deadly Shot, so use it carefully.
 * BALROG-XI can take down barriers easily with explosive shots so make sure you have enough ammo.
 * Keep your explosive rounds stocked in case of overwhelming zombies incoming so that you can escape easily.
 * 7 bullets from explosive shots can deal 41000 damage to bosses, provided that the firepower has been maxed.
 * The Balrog Charging System is strong enough to kill zombies even without upgrading the attack power.
 * Keep an eye on your money in the beginning 600 rounds of BALROG-XI can burn out $9750.
 * Explosive shots are useful for battling mini bosses especially for Deimos and Ganymede. They are also useful for fighting bosses which have very high armor as Revenant.
 * Explosive shots can penetrate through bodies but not walls.

Positive

 * Higher rate of fire (+6%)
 * Can do wide spread explosive shots
 * Additional explosive rounds
 * More effective against zombies

Neutral

 * Same damage (52)
 * Same weight (4% speed reduction)
 * Same magazine size (7)

Negative

 * More expensive (+$2750)
 * Available for limited time only

Gallery
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Drawing sound

Inserting sound

Shooting sound

BCS shooting sound

Trivia

 * One new muzzle flash was made for this weapon.
 * When an explosive shell is charged, it uses the BALROG-IX's charging sound effect.
 * Its secondary fire mode is similar to the Black Dragon Cannon's primary shot, except that BALROG-XI has a longer range.
 * This is the second BALROG weapon which uses the Balrog Charging System in the manual way. The first one is BALROG-I.
 * The word "BALROG XI" can be seen on the shotgun's receiver when reloading or drawing.
 * The word "BCS System" is printed on the buttstock, however it's hard to see in normal circumstances.
 * Its inserting sound is same as Benelli M3's but a bit faster.