Tachanka

Defender with the Shumikha Launcher.

DefenderRedhammerAnti-EntryCrowd Control

Loadout

Unique gadget

Shumikha Launcher

Primary weapons

DP27Light Machine Gun
9x19VSNSubmachine Gun

Secondary weapons

PMMHandgun
GSh-18Handgun
Bearing 9Machine Pistol

Gadgets to pick from

Barbed WireProximity AlarmDeployable Shield

Ratings

HealthSpeedDifficulty

Health and speed trade off: three health means one speed. Difficulty is how much the gadget asks of you.

Changed in Y11S3.2

Shumikha Launcher: new firing mode that sets off the Incendiary Grenades on impact.

October 13, 2026. Ubisoft’s patch notes. Everything in this season

Redhammer squad

Ram Fenrir Thorn Oryx Amaru Goyo Gridlock Kaid Blackbeard Buck Sledge Ash Thermite Fuze Kapkan

Other defenders in the same role

Noor Denari Tubarão Fenrir Azami Thorn Aruni Melusi Goyo Kaid Clash Vigil

From Ubisoft’s Tachanka page, with the Y11S3.2 changes added.

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