How to use Toxic Smackerel in Plunderstorm
A hidden gem in the Plunderstorm arsenal: 
Toxic Smackerel is no joke. Let's find out how to make the most of this unusual ability!
In the rough-and-tumble world of Plunderstorm, sometimes the most unassuming weapons can be the deadliest - and Toxic Smackerel is no exception.
This sushi-grade slap fight may look silly on the surface, but don't let its goofy name and comical animation fool you - with its devastating damage-over-time component, surprisingly strong single-target nuke, and ability to melt even the tankiest of foes, this fishy fillet is no joke when it comes to winning duels and securing kills. But like any good piece of fugu, wielding Toxic Smackerel effectively requires precision, patience, and a healthy respect for its hidden potency - from stacking your poisons to timing your nukes, there's a lot to consider when slapping folks with this seafood special.
In this guide, we'll slice through the scales and reveal the secrets of Toxic Smackerel mastery, from farming mobs to dominating in PvP and everything in between.
Offensively
Toxic Smackerel has become a go-to ability for dealing high single-target damage, particularly when you're able to keep the poison damage-over-time (DOT) stacks rolling on your target.
Mastering the timing and positioning of Toxic Smackerel can be tricky at first, but pair it with roots like 
Steel Traps and you'll be melting down enemies in no time.
The key to maximizing Toxic Smackerel's damage is to maintain as close to 100% uptime on the DOT as possible.
At max rank, Toxic Smackerel's DOT lasts for 8 seconds. With a 5.5 second cooldown, you have just enough time to refresh the DOT before it falls off.
Aim to use Toxic Smackerel on cooldown whenever you're focusing a single target to ensure you're always benefiting from the bonus damage dealt to poisoned targets.
When soloing, Toxic Smackerel is a great tool for burning down tough elites in the early game. Open with an initial cast of Toxic Smackerel to apply the poison DOT, then focus on keeping the DOT active with repeated casts on cooldown, while moving in a circle to avoid damage.
In duo play, Toxic Smackerel really shines when you and your partner focus your damage on a single target. Coordinate with your ally to ensure at least one of you is always applying the poison DOT with Toxic Smackerel while the other uses their CC abilities to keep the enemy in range for as much DOT uptime as possible.