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{{EventObtain|date=13th of October 2019|event=[[SFOTH Event]]}} |
{{EventObtain|date=13th of October 2019|event=[[SFOTH Event]]}} |
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{{TowerInfobox |
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|title = Gladiator |
|title = Gladiator |
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|image-static = DefaultGladiatorIconIGAug26.png |
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|image-dynamic = GladiatorDynamic.png |
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|unlockcost = Triumph [[The Heights]] |
|unlockcost = Triumph [[The Heights]] |
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|basecost = {{Money|525}} |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The '''Gladiator''' is an exclusive melee |
The '''Gladiator''' is an exclusive melee tower that could have been obtained by triumphing [[The Heights]] during the [[SFOTH Event]]. |
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The '''Gladiator''' |
The '''Gladiator''' attacks in an arc, striking multiple enemies at once. Because the '''Gladiator''' has a very short range, it can be more effective against slow, weak groups of enemies. It can sometimes struggle to deal with fast and tough enemies, especially in tougher waves, such as [[Fallen]]s and [[Voidling]]s. At Level 2, it unlocks the ''War Cry'' ability; upon activation, it makes attacks bolstered by the [[Firerate Buff]]. Also, it removes the [[Fatigue Debuff]] or [[Scared Debuff]] from any tower that may have been affected. From Level 3, it also unlocks the passive ability ''Fire Aspect''. Once the cooldown bar reaches 0, the next attack will inflict flame on an enemy, dealing burn damage over time. |
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The '''Gladiator''' also has a unique passive ability where it can block stuns |
The '''Gladiator''' also has a unique passive ability where it can block stuns. During the parry, it stops attacking enemies for a few seconds. It cannot parry other types of attacks, like debuffs or freezes. |
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The '''Gladiator''' has [[Hidden (Attribute)|hidden]] detection from Level 0 and [[Lead (Attribute)|lead]] detection from Level 3. It has no placement limit. |
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==Upgrades== |
==Upgrades== |
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+30 Damage [[File:OffensiveModifier.png|20px|Damage]] |
+30 Damage [[File:OffensiveModifier.png|20px|Damage]] |
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+2 Max Hits |
+2 Max Hits [[File:OffensiveModifier.png|20px|Damage]] |
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{{CollapsibleUpgrade|Title = Upgraded Fire Aspect|Description = +2 Burn Damage [[File:BurnIcon.png|20px|Burn Damage]] |
{{CollapsibleUpgrade|Title = Upgraded Fire Aspect|Description = •+2 Burn Damage [[File:BurnIcon.png|20px|Burn Damage]] |
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4 > 3 Burn Cooldown [[File:Cooldown Icon.png|20px|Burn Cooldown]]}} |
4 > 3 Burn Cooldown [[File:Cooldown Icon.png|20px|Burn Cooldown]]}} |
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+0.5 Range [[File:Range Icon.png|20px|Range]] |
+0.5 Range [[File:Range Icon.png|20px|Range]] |
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+3 Max Hits |
+3 Max Hits [[File:OffensiveModifier.png|20px|Damage]] |
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{{CollapsibleUpgrade|Title = Upgraded Fire Aspect|Description = +3 Burn Damage [[File:BurnIcon.png|20px|Burn Damage]] |
{{CollapsibleUpgrade|Title = Upgraded Fire Aspect|Description = +3 Burn Damage [[File:BurnIcon.png|20px|Burn Damage]] |
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==Ability== |
==Ability== |
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{{Ability|Level Unlock = Level 2+|Cooldown Time= 30s Cooldown|Ability Title = War Cry|Image = [[File:WarCryAbility.png|100px]]|Information = |
{{Ability|Level Unlock = Level 2+|Cooldown Time= 30s Cooldown|Ability Title = War Cry|Image = [[File:WarCryAbility.png|100px]]|Information = |
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Decreases swingrate by 65% through the [[Firerate Buff]] while also |
Decreases swingrate by 65% through the [[Firerate Buff]] while also purging towers affected by [[Fatigue Debuff]] or [[Scared Debuff]]. When activated, the '''Gladiator''' cannot attack enemies for a few seconds. Lasts for 15 seconds. |
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$FSE-DETECTION$ = 0; 3; |
$FSE-DETECTION$ = 0; 3; |
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$FSE-META$ = Exclusive; File:GladiatorIconn.png |
$FSE-META$ = Exclusive; File:GladiatorIconn.png |
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$DREF$ = <ref>DPS assumes that only one enemy is hit per swing |
$DREF$ = <ref>DPS assumes that only one enemy is hit per swing.<br />Ability is not taken into account.</ref> |
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$MDREF$ = <ref>DPS assumes that the maximum number of enemies are hit per swing.<br/>Ability is not taken into account.</ref> |
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$TREF$ = <ref>Total Elapsed Damage is calculated as Burn Damage × (Burn Duration ÷ Burn Tick).</ref> |
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$M2DREF$ = <ref>DPS assumes that the maximum number of enemies are hit per swing. For burn, it only accounts for the number of enemies hit in a swing.<br/>Burn DPS is calculated as (Burn Damage × (Burn Duration ÷ Burn Tick)) ÷ Burn Cooldown.</ref> |
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$TREF$ = <ref>Total Elapsed Damage is calculated as Burn Damage × (Burn Duration ÷ Burn Tick).</ref> |
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$R$ = $FNC-RECURSION$ |
$R$ = $FNC-RECURSION$ |
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</var> |
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! colspan="6" | Ability Stats |
! colspan="6" | Ability Stats |
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! Level !! Swingrate !! DPS$ |
! Level !! Swingrate !! DPS$DREF$ !! Max DPS$MDREF$ !! Cost Efficiency !! Max Cost Efficiency |
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| 2 || $WCFR$ || $WCDPS$ || $MWCDPS$ || {{Money|$WCCE$}} || {{Money|$MWCCE$}} |
| 2 || $WCFR$ || $WCDPS$ || $MWCDPS$ || {{Money|$WCCE$}} || {{Money|$MWCCE$}} |
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!Daily Store Cost |
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|{{Robux|360}} |
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==Strategy== |
==Strategy== |
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*Due to the '''Gladiator's''' attack hitting up to ten enemies it can deal high amounts of damage to crowded groups of enemies. |
*Due to the '''Gladiator's''' attack hitting up to ten enemies within a 180° arc, it can deal high amounts of damage to crowded groups of enemies. |
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*Since the '''Gladiator''' has a very short range, it should be placed at bends or turns on paths to maximize |
*Since the '''Gladiator''' has a very short range, it should be placed at bends or turns on paths to maximize effectiveness within its range. |
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**It should also be placed at the front to kill early-game enemies quickly. |
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*The '''Gladiator's''' swingrate can be decreased with the [[Commander]], helping the '''Gladiator''' attack faster. |
*The '''Gladiator's''' swingrate can be decreased with the [[Commander]], helping the '''Gladiator''' attack faster. |
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**The '''Gladiator's''' ''Warrior's Call'', paired with the [[Commander]]'s ''Call to Arms'', can further decrease swingrate |
**The '''Gladiator's''' ''Warrior's Call'', paired with the [[Commander]]'s ''Call to Arms'', can further decrease swingrate. This can effectively handle fast and tough enemies. |
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***Do note that the ''Warrior's Call'' ability stops the '''Gladiator''' from attacking for a |
***Do note that the ''Warrior's Call'' ability stops the '''Gladiator''' from attacking for a few seconds when activated. The ability should be used a few seconds before enemies enter the '''Gladiator's''' range. |
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*Towers like the [[Freezer]], [[Tesla]] or [[Sledger]] can be used to slow enemies down, giving more time for the '''Gladiator''' to attack them. |
*Towers like the [[Freezer]], [[Tesla]] or [[Sledger]] can be used to slow enemies down, giving more time for the '''Gladiator''' to attack them. |
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*The '''Gladiator's''' capability to hit more than one enemy makes it very efficient against groups of enemies, especially slow ones. Do note that it can only hit a limited number of enemies in one swing. |
*The '''Gladiator's''' capability to hit more than one enemy makes it very efficient against groups of enemies, especially slow ones. Do note that it can only hit a limited number of enemies in one swing. |
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**Additionally, singular high-health enemy like the [[Speedy Boss]] can easily pass through its range. On the other hand, groups of slow, tough enemies like the [[Slow Boss]] are optimal for the '''Gladiator''' as it can hit a decent number of enemies within its range. |
**Additionally, singular high-health enemy like the [[Speedy Boss]] can easily pass through its range. On the other hand, groups of slow, tough enemies like the [[Slow Boss]] are optimal for the '''Gladiator''' as it can hit a decent number of enemies within its range. |
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**It may become feasible by setting up multiple '''Gladiators''' placed along the path to handle further, more of them. |
**It may become feasible by setting up multiple '''Gladiators''' placed along the path to handle further, more of them. |
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*On Level 3 or higher, the '''Gladiator''' grants lead detection, allowing it to handle [[Lead (Attribute)|Lead]] enemies, especially during early- to mid-game. |
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*Because there is a delay where the '''Gladiator''' does not attack for a few seconds after performing the ability, it is crucial to activate at anticipated times on trying to beat tougher waves. |
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*On Level 3 or higher, the '''Gladiator''' gains lead detection, allowing it to handle [[Lead (Attribute)|Lead]] enemies, especially during early to mid-game. |
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*Try not to place the '''Gladiator''' on extremely high ground on maps like [[Space City]], as its hitbox will not be able to hit enemies directly on the path. |
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*The '''Gladiator''' has a small placement footprint, meaning that it can squeeze in beside other towers quite easily. |
*The '''Gladiator''' has a small placement footprint, meaning that it can squeeze in beside other towers quite easily. |
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**On top of this, as it lacks a placement limit, it can be placed in high groups around a corner, which due to their high DPS and AOE allows them to clear out hordes of enemies quite easily. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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**The fourth was the ''Sharp Dash'', which could be unlocked at Level 5. The '''Gladiator''' quickly dashed forward, and did an attack similar to the ''Piercing Lunge'', but it affected more enemies as the range was increased. This affected the most enemies. |
**The fourth was the ''Sharp Dash'', which could be unlocked at Level 5. The '''Gladiator''' quickly dashed forward, and did an attack similar to the ''Piercing Lunge'', but it affected more enemies as the range was increased. This affected the most enemies. |
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*This was the first event tower to be added to the game. |
*This was the first event tower to be added to the game. |
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*The default '''Gladiator's''' ''Warrior's Call'' ability uses the same shout as the original [[Commander]]'s ''Call to Arms'' ability. |
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**The {{Color|Pumpkin|Pumpkin}} '''Gladiator''' uses [[Lord Sinister]]'s ''Sinister Taunt'' laugh sound. |
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*Upon being hit by the '''Gladiator''', enemies will emit blood particles. |
*Upon being hit by the '''Gladiator''', enemies will emit blood particles. |
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*If placed at the right time, the '''Gladiator's''' [[Stun Immunity]] will not work, and it will get stunned, unable to attack enemies. |
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*The [[v2.7.0]] rework has went through a few mechanical changes before release which can be seen through various developer descriptions of its mechanics. |
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**Though the '''Gladiator''' still blocks most stuns normally, a stun particle will be above its head when it is hit, even if it is unaffected by the stun. |
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**The first is ''Blood Strike'', an ability which was directly replaced by ''Fire Aspect''<ref>[[File:GladiatorBloodStrikeProof.png|280px]]<br/>https://discord.com/channels/735394249863987241/1514661298409836714/1540048905339674634 (Tower Defense Simulator Wiki Server)</ref> was the early version of ''Fire Aspect'', applying bleed rather than burn in a similar manner it does so currently.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/587355301083349002/600908514847883294/1540833875486576680 (Tower Defense Simulator Server)</ref> |
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**The tower appears to have originally been able to support other towers through its ''War Cry'', as such mechanic has been mentioned at many points by the developers.<ref>[[File:GladiatorSupportProof.png|280px]]<br/>https://discord.com/channels/587355301083349002/664997359071002637/1540390256774488094 (Tower Defense Simulator Server)</ref> Although the '''Gladiator''' can apply a buff to itself and cleanse some debuffs from itself, it is not able to buff other towers. |
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***This was scrapped due to the ability being useless and not fitting very well with the tower's design.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/587355301083349002/892156782347161690/1540475542468304988 (Tower Defense Simulator Server)</ref> |
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**The update log for [[v2.7.0]] mentions that ''War Cry'' has a 50% boost to range.<ref>[[File:GladiatorRangeBuffProof.png|280px]]<br/>[[v2.7.0#Official Update Log]]</ref> However, in-game the '''Gladiator''' does not boost either its own range or the range of other towers, suggesting this also is an unused mechanic. |
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**Although not a mechanic, months prior to the rework getting a release date BelowNatural ended up posting an image of a redesigned default skin which was far closer to the previous version, though it ended up getting replaced by the version seen in-game.<ref>https://x.com/BelowNatural/status/1981063873840189895</ref> |
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==Update History== |
==Update History== |
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**{{Bugfix}} The '''Gladiator's''' firerate boost no longer decreases the firerate to a number with a very long decimal. |
**{{Bugfix}} The '''Gladiator's''' firerate boost no longer decreases the firerate to a number with a very long decimal. |
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*'''5 August 2022''' - [[v1.3.1]] |
*'''5 August 2022''' - [[v1.3.1]] |
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**'''Gladiator''' is available through a gamepass for {{Robux|700}}. |
**'''Gladiator''' is now available through a gamepass for {{Robux|700}}. |
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*'''6 August 2022''' - [[v1.3.1]]a |
*'''6 August 2022''' - [[v1.3.1]]a |
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**New skin: {{Color|Other|Beach}} |
**New skin: {{Color|Other|Beach}} |
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*'''8 August 2022''' - [[v1.3.1]]b |
*'''8 August 2022''' - [[v1.3.1]]b |
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**Gamepass offsale, '''Gladiator''' is unobtainable. |
**Gamepass offsale, '''Gladiator''' is now unobtainable. |
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*'''21 December 2022''' - [[v1.6.0]] |
*'''21 December 2022''' - [[v1.6.0]] |
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**Skin rarity added to all skins. |
**Skin rarity added to all skins. |
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**New skin: {{Color|Vigilante|Vigilante}} |
**New skin: {{Color|Vigilante|Vigilante}} |
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*'''4 July 2023''' - [[v1.8.2]]d |
*'''4 July 2023''' - [[v1.8.2]]d |
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**'''Gladiator''' is available through a gamepass for {{Robux|600}}. |
**'''Gladiator''' is now available through a gamepass for {{Robux|600}}. |
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*'''6 July 2023''' - [[v1.8.2]]e |
*'''6 July 2023''' - [[v1.8.2]]e |
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**Gamepass offsale, '''Gladiator''' is unobtainable. |
**Gamepass offsale, '''Gladiator''' is now unobtainable. |
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*'''5 August 2023''' - [[v1.8.4]] |
*'''5 August 2023''' - [[v1.8.4]] |
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**Statistical changes: |
**Statistical changes: |
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**New skin: {{Color|Phantom|Phantom}} |
**New skin: {{Color|Phantom|Phantom}} |
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*'''15 March 2024''' - [[v1.16.0]] |
*'''15 March 2024''' - [[v1.16.0]] |
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**'''Gladiator''' is available through a gamepass for {{Robux|650}}. |
**'''Gladiator''' is now available through a gamepass for {{Robux|650}}. |
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*'''21 March 2024''' - [[v1.16.0]]d |
*'''21 March 2024''' - [[v1.16.0]]d |
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**Gamepass offsale, '''Gladiator''' is unobtainable. |
**Gamepass offsale, '''Gladiator''' is now unobtainable. |
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*'''12 April 2024''' - [[v1.18.4]] |
*'''12 April 2024''' - [[v1.18.4]] |
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**New skin: {{Color|Deluxe|Cameraman}} |
**New skin: {{Color|Deluxe|Cameraman}} |
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***'''Level 5''' |
***'''Level 5''' |
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****Swingrate changed from {{Tooltip|1.025 > 1.375|+0.35}} to {{Tooltip|1 > 1.35|+0.35}}. |
****Swingrate changed from {{Tooltip|1.025 > 1.375|+0.35}} to {{Tooltip|1 > 1.35|+0.35}}. |
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*'''24 August 2026''' - [[v2.7.0]] |
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**''Warrior's Call'' replaced with ''War Cry''. |
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***Now removes [[Fatigue Debuff]] and [[Scared Debuff]] from the '''Gladiator''' when used. |
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**''Fire Aspect'' added, which once its cooldown is over causes the next hit to inflict burn on enemies. |
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**Placement limit removed. |
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**'''Gladiator''' is available through a gamepass for {{Robux|599}}. |
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**Statistical changes: |
**Statistical changes: |
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***TBA |
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***'''Level 1''' |
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****Cost decreased from {{Money|450}} to {{Money|375}}. |
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****Swingrate changed from {{Tooltip|0.95 > 0.75|-0.2}} to {{Tooltip|0.95 > 0.8|-0.15}}. |
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****Name changed from ''Warrior Armor'' to ''Arena Conditioning''. |
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***'''Level 2''' |
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****Now unlocks ''War Cry'', moved from Level 3. |
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****Name changed from ''Dangersense'' to ''Warrior's Call''. |
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***'''Level 3''' |
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****Cost increased from {{Money|2,000}} to {{Money|2,125}}. |
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****Damage decreased from +20 to +10. |
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****Swingrate changed from {{Tooltip|0.75 > 1|+0.25}} to {{Tooltip|0.8 > 0.7|-0.1}}. |
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****Lead detection added. |
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****Now unlocks ''Fire Aspect''. |
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*****Deals 2 burn damage. |
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*****Has a tick of 0.3. |
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*****Burn lasts 1.2 seconds. |
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*****Has a cooldown of 4. |
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****Name changed from ''Extra Protection'' to ''Champion's Flame''. |
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***'''Level 4''' |
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****Cost increased from {{Money|6,000}} to {{Money|6,200}}. |
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****Damage decreased from +40 to +30. |
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****Burn damage increase of +2 added. |
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****Burn cooldown change of 4 > 3 added. |
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****Name changed from ''Illumina'' to ''Centurion''. |
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***'''Level 5''' |
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****Cost increased from {{Money|13,900}} to {{Money|14,900}}. |
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****Damage decreased from +100 to +20. |
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****Swingrate changed from {{Tooltip|1 > 1.35|+0.35}} to {{Tooltip|0.7 > 0.55|-0.15}}. |
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****Burn damage increase of +3 added. |
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****Burn cooldown change of 3 > 2 added. |
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****Burn tick rate change of 0.3 > 0.15 added. |
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****Burn duration change of 1.2 > 1.5 added. |
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