Geddy in Owlboy: Blaster Gunner Guide
Geddy is one of Otus's gunner friends. Learn who Geddy is, how his blaster works, and how dropping him can stun enemies.
Who is Geddy and how do I use his blaster?
Geddy is Otus's best friend and the first gunner you unlock in Owlboy, and his role is simple: he carries a tiny but precise blaster that is effective in most combat situations, though not against solid rock or steel. He is also the defense engineer (or, in one older wiki archive, the defense mechanic) of Vellie, trained as a soldier in the capital city of Advent and a colleague of Anne's from their Advent Guard training days. According to summary pages on the community wiki, Anne notes he wasn't the best soldier but had a good attitude, and since Otus is mute, Geddy often ends up speaking on his behalf.
How does Geddy's blaster work?
Geddy's blaster hits light: the community wiki describes it as having a high fire rate and low damage, and one archive calls it a midranged pistol with low damage. A few practical points follow from the wiki entries:
- It is described as a "tiny but precise blaster" that is effective in most combat situations but not against solid rock or steel.
- It can destroy some obstacles that Otus's own spin attack cannot break.
- Geddy keeps the gun in the thick brown belt he wears over his overalls.
- A summary on the community archive notes its range can be extended with a scope from the Buccanary Shop; that upgrade is not mentioned in the official patch notes.
Older community write-ups also observe that players often switched away from Geddy once Alphonse was unlocked, since Alphonse could do more, with the two later settling into different combat roles. That is a community observation, not an official statement.
Is there an auto-aim option for gunners?
Yes, an auto-aim system was added to the game in the Anniversary Update, and it can be toggled on or off in the Options Menu. The official update post confirms the toggle, and the earlier "Coming Soon" announcement for the same update says the game should be completely playable without a second thumbstick while precise aiming with a second stick still works. The Anniversary Update post also lists ZXC keys for Throw, Shoot and Spin Attack, and the "Coming Soon" announcement says those keys together with auto-aim should allow playing the entire game with the keyboard only. Whether auto-aim was tuned specifically for Geddy's blaster is not stated in the patch notes.
What happens when I drop Geddy on enemies?
Dropping Geddy on an enemy's head can stun it. The official Anniversary Update post states that various enemies can now be stunned by dropping Geddy or Alphonse on their heads, and the same post adds a "Drop Gunner On Dodge" toggle in the Options Menu for extra mobility in combat or platforming.
Does the game track how I treat Geddy?
Yes, in a playful way. The community achievement list describes "Bad Boy" for throwing Geddy into the clouds and "Oops..." for beating him up 1000 times. The Steam store page lists 12 achievements in total, though which ones are hidden is not spelled out there. The official page at owlboygame.com collects the studio's game information and store links, and the Steam store page lists full controller support.
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