Totally balanced, no extra shield, no damage reduction, long animation, and can't panic pull. They require timing to be effective. There nades are the worst out of clases, and trip mine requires an accuracy throw to land it. Melee aren't one hit. Throwing knife requires a precision shot to be effective, let alone the aiming accuracy to do anything. But you keep thinking hunters are what you say they are... Edit - I haven't seen you defend your statement at all....