The Heat Ray is a weapon dropped by the Golem. It is considered to be the end-game version of the Laser Rifle and Space Gun.
Notes[]
- It fires fully automatic and will do so as long as the user has mana. As of update 1.2.0.3, it uses eight mana per shot.
- Unlike its lesser versions, the shots of the Heat Ray are not individual projectiles. Instead, it fires a beam that travels instantly and pierces any number of enemies in its path. This makes this weapon highly effective against hordes of enemies as well as worm-types like the Destroyer.
- While holding the Heat Ray, a backpack (like the one that comes with the Leaf Blower and Clentaminator) appears on the player, resembling a power source for the gun. If the player has wings equipped, then the backpack replaces the wings while on the ground. This addition is purely cosmetic.
- With the right equipment, the Heat Ray can kill the Destroyer in 2.8 seconds.
Trivia[]
- The Heat Ray is a reference to the War of the Worlds Heat Ray that could destroy battle ships in one shot. The tooltip also makes a reference to this source.
Update Info[]
- Mana cost increased from 0 to 8.
- Added to the game.
Gallery[]
A picture of a player shooting the Heat Ray.
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