Defenses : Rocket Launcher

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3-4

Level 5	Level 6	Level 7-13

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• Summary
  • The Rocket Launcher is the second-to-last defense to unlock in the game.
  • It fires 6 shots in quick succession then takes 5 seconds to reload.
  • It is arguably one of the strongest defenses against Troops in general.
  • It is similar to the Mortar in that it can attack enemies at long range, but cannot attack enemies at very close range. However, both its range and blind spot are much bigger than the Mortar's.
  • It has the largest range among all defenses (by far).
  • It is very accurate when its targets are not moving.

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• Offensive Strategy
  • Getting into the blind spots of Rocket Launchers will prevent them from attacking you.
    • Any troops (other than Tanks and Zookas) can get into the blind spot easily, butWarriors work well, as they can get there quickly, therefore avoiding most of the damage.
    • Tanks and Zookas can also be directed into the Rocket Launcher's blind spot withFlares, but will not move close enough on their own if the Rocket Launcher is their target. This is because their own range is long enough that they will stop and fire before they reach the Rocket Launcher's blind spot.
  • Be very careful when using the Heavy-Zooka strategy, as the Zookas' attack range is longer than the blind spot, but the Heavies' range is not. As your troops approach the Rocket Launcher, it will see the Zookas but not the Heavies meant to absorb damage for them. This will cause the Rocket Launcher to shoot over the Heavies and kill the Zookas.
  • When you are doing all Tank raids, do not ignore high level Rocket Launchers unless you are sure you can take down the Headquarters quickly. They can wither down Tanks over time.

• Defensive Strategy
  • This defense can overcome a whole group of Riflemen in one go.
  • It is wise to place Rocket Launchers far enough from each other so that they do not share the same blind spot.
  • It is not a good idea to place a Rocket Launcher right next to the Headquarters because its blind spot will cover the entire building, which renders it useless against Warriorsattacking it.

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• Upgrade Differences
  • Initially, the Rocket Launcher is a gray structure with hazard tape around the stone base, and three rockets on the top with a brown triangular casing.
  • At level 2, the Rocket Launcher gains another rocket, making the casing diamond-like.
  • At level 3-4, the Rocket Launcher gains yet another rocket, making the casing a pentagon shape.
  • At level 5, the Rocket Launcher gains its final rocket, making the casing a rectangular shape, adds a valve to it's side, and adds four metal extensions from it's base.
  • At level 6, the casing is reinforced, and mostly surrounds the rockets.
  • At level 7-13, the Rocket Launcher's stone base turns metal, and the casing completely surrounds the rockets, creating a box.

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• Trivia
  • The rockets fired from the rocket launcher take on the same appearance as the projectiles in a Barrage and leave the same crater upon impact.
  • Rocket Launchers appear quickly on a lot of resource bases, and as they have such long range, some people hide them behind trees. Rocket Launchers of all levels fire the same number of rockets per volley (6), despite levels 1-4 having less than 6 barrels.

Headquarters Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Number Available	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	2	2	3	3

Building Size	Range	Attack Speed	Damage Type
3x3	8-25	5 Seconds Between Salvos	Splash

Level	Health	Damage Per Second	Damage Per Shot	Upgrade Cost			Upgrade Time	Headquarters Level Required	XP Gain
				Wood	Stone	Iron
1	4,000	20	22.75	142,000	85,000	24,300	5h	13	24
2	4,400	22	25.2	198,000	119,000	34,000	7h	13	28
3	4,800	24	27.65	275,000	240,000	66,000	8h	14	34
4	5,200	27	30.45	275,000	240,000	66,000	8h	14	34
5	5,700	29	33.25	540,000	410,000	149,000	12h	15	42
6	6,300	32	36.75	760,000	680,000	298,000	12h	16	48
7	6,900	35	40.25	850,000	760,000	330,000	14h	16	50
8	7,500	39	44.45	1,210,000	1,000,000	630,000	16h	17	54
9	8,200	43	48.65	1,480,000	1,350,000	890,000	18h	18	56
10	9,000	47	53.55	1,850,000	1,800,000	1,420,000	1d	19	61
11	9,800	52	59.15	1,850,000	1,800,000	1,420,000	1d	19	61
12	10,700	57	64.75	2,060,000	2,060,000	2,050,000	1d 6h	20	64
13	11,800	63	71.4	2,470,000	2,470,000	2,460,000	1d 12h	20	70