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"Map-wide heatwave that burns and deal damage over time to all enemies for a short duration."

―In-game description

Description

The Heatwave, in certain places referred to as Heat wave, is a consumable that can be obtained from the Surf & Turf Battle Pass and by triumphing modes. It can be used to damage enemies using fire damage.

Only up to three Heatwaves can be used in a single match. Each Heatwaves has a 30 second cooldown before it can be used again.

Usage

When used, the Heatwave will cover the player's screen in fire and set all enemies ablaze. This applies a 6 second long burn that deals 25 damage every 0.25 ticks, while also dropping 15% defense a tick, meaning the lowest possible damage dealt is 600. As the burn debuff is actually reapplied multiple times during the Heatwave, the burn debuff itself is extended. Therefore, for enemies which were on the path before it was activated, the damage can reach up to a total of 1,000. The heatwave itself which sets enemies on fire also lasts 6 seconds.

Appearance

When used, a giant heatwave will appear around the player. Some tumbleweed will also start appearing.

Strategy

• Heatwave is best used against crowds of enemies, as it can deal up to 1,000 damage to them.
  • This can clear out weaker enemies like the Fallen Jester, Elite Hazmat or Breaker4 in a single ability usage.
  • Stronger enemies like the Fallen Giant or Bulwark, while not killed, will be heavily weakened by it.
• Heatwave is quite effective against enemies with defense, as its burn both ignores it, dealing full damage, and also reduces it, allowing your towers to deal more damage to them.
  • Do note that this does not stack with burn from other burn defense dropping sources.

Update History

• 9 July 2025 - v1.70.0
  • Heatwave added.
• 20 December 2025 - v1.83.0
  • Heatwave is no longer obtainable.