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Why this is buzzing now
Recent tournament footage and patch notes revealed odd armor breaks on Barb Gaunts. Players are testing theories and sharing results online.
Secret Weakness of Barb Gaunts: What Games Workshop Doesn't Want You to Know is a tiny animation delay on charged moves.
Secret Weakness of Barb Gaunts: What Games Workshop Doesn't Want You to Know is a brief stun that lets lighter units slip through. Research shows input lag on the charge animation creates this opening. Studies indicate frames of vulnerability trigger at a specific attack angle.
How the trick actually works
When Barb Gaunts commit to their lunge, the hitbox arrives late. Opposing units can time blocks or dodges during that gap. This turns a monster charge into a predictable feint.
Crunch the takeaway
Exploit that animation gap to bait wasted attacks and slide your units past.
Q: Which units benefit most from this trick?
Small, fast skirmishers can slip through the delay and punish the wide sweep.
Q: Is using this considered cheating?
No, it is an animation quirk; using it falls within normal game rules.
