Mortar: Difference between revisions

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|role = Defense

|placement = Cliff

|damagetype = [[Splash Damage|Splash]]

|hidden_detection = N/A<ref name="hd">Through splash damage, hidden enemies may be hit indirectly if another detectable enemy is nearby.</ref>

|lead_detection = {{Attr|Lead|Level 0+}}

|flying_detection = {{Attr|Fly|Level 0+}}

|immune = Stun

|pvp_basecost = {{Money|1,000}}

|pvp_basesellingprice = {{Money|333}}

|pvp_basedamage = [[File:SplashDamage.png|20px|Damage]]12

|pvp_damagetype = [[Splash Damage|Splash]]

|pvp_hidden_detection = N/A<ref name="hd"/>

|pvp_lead_detection = {{Attr|Lead|Level 0+}}

|pvp_flying_detection = {{Attr|Fly|Level 0+}}

|pvp_immune = Stun

|tooltip-1 = AOE cliff tower that deals dependable damage and can be upgraded to release cluster bombs on impact.

|tooltip-2 = Capable of detecting [[flying]] and [[Lead (Attribute)|lead]] enemies.

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==Description==

 

The '''Mortar''' is a cliff tower that shoots rather slowly but deals high damage over a large explosion radius. It has a long range, but as the '''Mortar''' shoots at a target farther away, the shells take longer to reach their target. These shells will generally land behind the targeted enemy. The explosion it produces is separated into two spheres; enemies in the inner sphere will be dealt 100% of the stated damage, while the damage in the outer sphere decreases linearly. At Level 4, when the '''Mortar's''' shells explode, they will drop three cluster bombs, which will create additional explosions when they hit the ground. These will land around the main explosion, meaning they are very unlikely to all hit and deal full damage to the targeted enemy. By default, the '''Mortar''' can damage [[Lead (Attribute)|Lead]], as well as target all non-hidden flying enemies. The '''Mortar''' is immune to all stuns by default.

The '''Mortar''' is considered an all-round tower due to its relatively cheap placement cost, expensive upgrade prices, and its ability to effectively handle groups of enemies throughout the game thanks to its high area damage and strong overall damage output.

 

 

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+50 Damage [[File:SplashDamage.png|20px|Damage]]

 

 

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==Skins==

''To see all the upgrades of a skin, see the [[/Gallery#Skin Upgrades|gallery]] page.''

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*At Level 4, the '''Mortar's''' shells drop cluster bombs when they explode. These cluster bombs will also explode when they hit the ground.

**However, do note that these should not be relied on, as the cluster bombs are very inaccurate and create a smaller explosion than the shells.

*Compared to the [[Ranger]] and [[Sniper]], the '''Mortar''' has a significantly smaller range, lacking in range when cliff spots are far enough from the path.

**The [[DJ Booth]] can aid with this by boosting its range.

 

==Trivia==

*The '''Mortar''' is loosely based on the [[w:c:roblox-tower-battles:Mortar|Mortar]] from ''Tower Battles'' and the [[w:c:bloons:Mortar Monkey|Mortar Monkey]] from the ''Bloons Tower Defense'' series.

*When the '''Mortar''' was first released, it would have been affected by shockwaves created by bosses from their ''Stomp'' abilities. This would later be fixed the same day.

*The '''Mortar''' formerly shared its Level 4 icon with the [[Ace Pilot]]'s Level 2 icon, but rotated.

*The '''Mortar''' has a unique explosion at Level 5. It will create a nuclear explosion, instead of the usual explosion most other splash towers use.

*The '''Mortar's''' default skin in the lobby uses its [[Hardcore Testing BETA]] appearance with its face changed, instead of its current appearance.

 

**New SFX.

*'''6 April 2020''' - [[Release v1.9|Release v1.9.0]]

*'''29 October 2020''' - [[Overhaul v1.0|Overhaul v1.0.0]]

**Splash damage equation reworked.

***'''Level 2'''

****Damage decreased from +6 to +0.

****Cost decreased from {{Money|1,000}} to {{Money|400}}.

****Renamed from ''Safety Gear'' to ''Quick Reloading''.

****Damage decreased from +25 to +10.

****Range decreased from +6 to +0.

****Renamed from ''BIGGER CANNON'' to ''Bigger Cannon''.

***'''Level 4'''

****Cost decreased from {{Money|13,000}} to {{Money|12,000}}.

****Explosion radius changed from 17 > 25 to 6.

****Renamed from ''NUCLEAR CANNON'' to ''Nuclear Devistation''.

**{{Bug}} [[Grave Digger (Legacy)|Grave Digger]]'s ''Stomp'' ability can stun the '''Mortar'''.

**{{Bug}} Default '''Mortar''' uses old [[Hardcore Testing BETA]] appearance in the lobby.

*****{{Bug}} Upgrade description does not list the explosion radius change.

*'''4 December 2021''' - [[v1.0.0]]

*'''29 December 2021'''

**{{Bug}} Default skin now uses its original version, does not upgrade properly and does not attack any enemies.

****Firerate decreased from 5.03 to 5.008.

***'''Level 2'''

***'''Level 5'''

**{{Bugfix}} [[Grave Digger (Legacy)|Grave Digger]]'s ''Stomp'' ability now cannot stun the '''Mortar'''.

*'''17 April 2022''' - [[v1.2.0]]

****Placement limit increased from 5 to 6.

***'''Level 1'''

****Range decreased from +3 to +2.

****Cost increased from {{Money|250}} to {{Money|600}}.

***'''Level 2'''

****Damage increased from +0 to +10.

****Explosion radius changed from 4 to 8 > 12.

***'''Level 4'''

****Damage increased from +10 to +50.

****Range increased from +0 to +2.

****Explosion radius changed from 5 > 6 to 14.

****Renamed from ''Stronger Shells'' to ''Loaded Warhead''.

***'''Level 5'''

****Damage increased from +35 to +75.

****Explosion radius changed from 6 to 14 > 20.

**Gamepass price increased from {{Robux|500}} to {{Robux|700}}.

*'''5 May 2023''' - [[v1.7.2]]

**{{Bugfix}} Default '''Mortar''' now uses its current appearance in the regular lobby.

*'''12 May 2023''' - [[v1.7.3]]

*'''24 June 2023''' - [[v1.8.2]]

*'''4 July 2023''' - [[v1.8.2]]d

**Gamepass price decreased from {{Robux|700}} to {{Robux|500}}.

**Gamepass price increased from {{Robux|500}} to {{Robux|700}}.

*'''5 August 2023''' - [[v1.8.4]]

*'''24 November 2023''' - [[v1.9.4]]

**Gamepass price decreased from {{Robux|800}} to {{Robux|490}}.

**Gamepass price increased from {{Robux|490}} to {{Robux|700}}.

*'''21 December 2023''' - [[v1.11.0]]

*'''24 February 2024''' - [[v1.14.0]]

**Gamepass price decreased from {{Robux|700}} to {{Robux|525}}.

**No longer bypasses defense.

*'''19 July 2024''' - [[v1.26.0]]

*'''9 August 2024''' - [[v1.27.5]]

*'''27 November 2024''' - [[v1.43.0]]

**Gamepass price decreased from {{Robux|395}} to {{Robux|296}}.

**Gamepass price increased from {{Robux|296}} to {{Robux|395}}.

*'''16 December 2024''' - [[v1.46.0]]

*'''25 December 2024''' - [[v1.47.0|v1.47.4]]

**Gamepass price decreased from {{Robux|395}} to {{Robux|296}}.

**Statistical changes:

***'''Base'''

****Range decreased from 22 to 20

****Explosion Radius increased from 5 to 6.

****Cost decreased from {{Money|1,000}} to {{Money|900}}.

***'''Level 1'''

****Range decreased from +2 to +0.

****Cost decreased from {{Money|600}} to {{Money|325}}.

***'''Level 2'''

****Range increased from +0 to +4.

****Explosion Radius changed from 5 > 6.5 to 6 > 7.5.

****Cost increased from {{Money|3,200}} to {{Money|3,500}}.

***'''Level 4'''

****Range decreased from +2 to +0.

****Cluster bomb damage increased from 40x3 to 40x4.

****Cost increased from {{Money|8,500}} to {{Money|10,000}}.

***'''Level 5'''

**Defense role added.

*'''16 April 2025''' - [[v1.61.0]]

*'''11 June 2025''' - [[v1.67.0]]

**Statistical changes:

****Damage decreased from +80 to +50.

****Explosion Radius changed from 8.5 > 10 to 8.5 > 9.

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