Scout Cannon in PEAK: How to Find, Use, and Master It for Traversal

The Scout Cannon is one of the standout additions in PEAK Mesa update, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite among players who love creative traversal tools. While it might look like a circus prop, this colorful red-and-white cannon is far from just a decoration — it’s a versatile mobility item that can change how you approach certain challenges in the game.

What the Scout Cannon Is and How It Works

In PEAK, the Scout Cannon acts as a portable launcher, capable of sending you — and your teammates — flying across gaps, cliffs, and tricky terrain. Once picked up, you can place it down, aim it in the desired direction, and ignite its fuse. After lighting it, you only have few seconds to jump inside before it fires, so timing is critical.

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It’s multi-use, meaning everyone in your group can take turns using the same cannon before moving on. However, once placed, you cannot adjust or pick it back up, so positioning is a one-time decision.

There’s no built-in aiming guide to show exactly where you’ll land. This means your launch is partly skill, partly guesswork. Misjudging your angle can drop you into dangerous spots like poison plants, lava, or a flat wall with no ledges to grab. hat unpredictability is part of its charm, but it also adds risk.

Where to Find the Scout Cannon in PEAK

You don’t have to travel to the Mesa biome specifically to find it. Instead, it can appear randomly in luggage bags scattered throughout any biome. It’s considered a regular item (unlike rarer tools like the Scoutmaster Trumpet), so you won’t find it in Ancient Statues — stick to luggage hunting.

• Luggage bag priority: White and bright-orange bags are your best bet, as they’re more likely to contain multiple items and increase your odds of finding one.
• Appearance: The cannon’s red-and-white, circus-style look makes it easy to identify quickly when looting.

Best Ways to Use the Scout Cannon

While the Scout Cannon is straightforward, mastering it takes practice. Here are some tips for getting the most out of it:

• Plan your angle before placing it – You only get one shot at positioning it correctly. Since you can’t adjust it later, take a moment to carefully aim toward your intended landing point.
• Test its range in safe spots – Practicing in non-lethal areas will help you learn its arc and distance, making launches more reliable when it matters.
• Pair with other traversal tools – Combine it with rope cannons, chain launchers, or pitons for even more route options. For example, use it to reach vines in the Tropics or chains in Caldera if climbing directly is too risky.
• Use it for group progression – Its reusability makes it perfect for helping your whole squad bypass tough climbing sections.

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths:

• Covers medium-to-long distances quickly.
• Reusable for the whole team.
• Opens up new movement paths and shortcuts.

Limitations:

• No trajectory preview — launches can be unpredictable.
• Can’t be adjusted after placement.
• Won’t send you across the entire map.

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The Scout Cannon isn’t overpowered, but in the right hands, it’s a game-changer for traversing PEAK’s toughest terrain. Whether you’re bridging gaps in the Mesa biome or reaching vines in the Tropics, its mix of utility and unpredictability makes it both useful and fun. Like most tools in PEAK, the more you experiment with it, the more you’ll understand its quirks and how to avoid dangerous landings. Play Now!