Powder Keg Runner

These skeletons are members of Jolly's Roger's undead army. They appear at levels 16-19. The Powder Keg Runners had not been encountered until recent invasions on Tortuga. They carry a barrel of gunpowder as they march to their main targets - the Barricades. However, if they are killed before they reach their target, the keg will STILL detonate! The problem for defenders is when destroying this enemy before it reaches it target, the following explosion can hurt fellow pirates or kill themselves.

The strength of these explosive barrels is enormous and can wipe out even the strongest of pirates with a single explosion. These skeletons are VERY deadly. When Jolly shouts, "This will be the pirates funeral fire!" about 3 to five of them will come ashore to oblitherate the main structure at once!

Tactics:

 * Try to attack as soon as you see them, to distract them and lead them to detonate elsewhere.
 * Use pistol,  grenade  or  staff  to keep yourself at a distance.
 * A few quick grenades can force the Runner's load to explode, putting an end to all the nearby skeletons.
 * If at all possible, assign snipers to target this particular enemy.
 * When you are about to kill them, make sure you or your mates aren't in its range, savvy?
 * Use Grave Shackles to give your mates time to escape it before it blows up, savvy? It also keeps them from reaching the barricades.

Notes:

 * When Power Keg Runners explode, they can knock out people that seem pretty far from them. It's best to get away as far as you can from them while still being in range.