moving photographs), based on his knowledge of the Muggle material world, as well as the somewhat amusing cluelessness of the "Muggle artifacts" expert, Mr. The origin of the question stems from two things.įirst, Harry's fascination with all things that are different in the magical world (e.g. Second, the guns, like any "secret weapon", could be reserved for strategic battles, say the defense of Hogwarts in Deathly Hallows. First, Death Eaters would have used the guns if they knew how to, anyway. NOTE: Please don't offer the "if they do it, Death Eaters would start using guns as well" theory. Clarke's "indistinguishable from magic" meme.Įven if they are on some kind of idiotic moral crusade to never kill their opponents (even the Jedi aren't this dumb), given the time-frame, non-lethal weapons would have already existed, such as rubber bullets and tasers. Or, for that matter, ANY Muggle technology of the late 20th century? Cue Arthur C. So I'm looking for an explanation - ideally in-universe, but possibly just some statement by JKR - of why the Muggle-born OotP - who are likely very much at ease AND familiar with Muggle technology and live in the late 20th century - do not use guns. Harry or Hermione) to greatly equalize the power between any regular Death Eaters and themselves, and even perhaps help against Voldemort (who can't be killed with a bullet, but, at best, would need to expend magical energy and time into conjuring a shield, and, at worst, be stopped/interrupted/driven off). So, the guns should at best allow an over-matched OotP member (e.g. Those spells obviously take effort/energy/time to cast (not everyone's Dumbledore)ĪND more likely than not most Death Eaters wouldn't recognize a Muggle gun for a threat (or realize what kind of threat) till too late. There may likely be spell(s) to protect from projectiles - witness Dumbledore's shield deployed when Voldemort sent a bunch of glass at him during the Duel in the Ministry Atrium at the end of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (according to Wikia, possibly an unusually powerful Protego or the Silver shield). Therefore, it's almost a certainty that an average wizard would be vulnerable to, say, a bunch of bullets. witness injuries from being hit by Bludgers or just colliding with things when playing Quidditch). Or just watch it all burn down together - the choice is yours.Įxperiment with new spell combinations and find out how they affect enemies and the world around you the hard way.We know that wizards in the Harry Potter universe are subject to regular physical harm (e.g. Survive alone or with a wizard friend in online cooperative play to combine resources, magic, and creativity in your tower building. Unleash cosmic power from the safety of your tower to reset the world and emerge once again to find a new layout to once familiar lands. Combine elements for intended or suprising effects that alter the shot, blast radius, bullet trail, and even the status of the creature in your crosshairsĬreate a dazzling wardrobe for your magic wielder from robes and hats to armor and accessories - functional and fashionable in a way that's sure to impress.Įxplore and uncover new sections of the world filled with deserts, swamps, tundra, and prairies - all loosely floating together through space and time after the world was fractured.
Carefully design weapons, bullets, and furnishings for your tower home but try not to burn it all down as the magic you wield escalates beyond your control.Ĭollect resources from the world and craft unique enchanted ammunition for your arsenal of guns. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown. Wizard with a Gun is an online cooperative sandbox survival game set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries.
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