Mortar

 

"The Mortar is an artillery piece that is effective at medium to long range, but can't target enemies right next to it. Mortar shells explode and deal damage to all troops in the area of effect."

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Level 1-2	Level 3-4	Level 5-7

Level 8-15	Level 16-20

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• Summary
  • The Mortar is the second defense, and the first splash damage defense, unlocked in the game.
  • The Mortar has medium DPS and has a long reload time.

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• Offensive Strategy
  • The Mortar is very effective against massed infantry, so be careful of them when using Riflemen or Zookas. A few Artillery shells from the Gunboat will make short work of it, allowing Riflemen and Zookas to have an easier time destroying the base.
  • Mortars are very weak against Warriors, as the Warriors are melee troops and attack from inside its range, and move fast enough that they can easily avoid Mortar shots. Warriors can also outheal the damage dealt by even two or three Mortars of equal level.
• Defensive Strategy
  • The Mortar is an extremely effective defense in the removal of large groups of low-health troops such as Riflemen or Zookas. Placing the mortars centrally in your base and protected by other defenses can help your defenses succeed.
  • It is usually a good idea to put Mortars near the back of your base so Warriors have a hard time reaching them.
    • It may also be a good idea to put your Mortars near the front of your base. When Troops move up, the Mortar shot is likely to hit Zookas in the back which can ruin an attack.
  • Its good to have your Mortars in range of your Headquarters. Mortars are good at working with Rocket Launchers and Flamethrowers to destroy groups of rushing Warriors.

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• Upgrade Differences
  • When initially constructed, the Mortar is a tube-like structure that is on a round green rotatable plate, which is fitted in another golden hexagonal plate.
  • At level 2-4, the middle part of the rotatable plate becomes golden color.
  • At level 5-7, the tube becomes longer and the sides of the hexagonal plate become silver. The base of the Mortar is now armed with a handle that has a cogwheel in the middle.
  • At level 8-15, the tube gains a circle metal brace and the tip gains two stripes of golden coating. An additional handle appears at the base of the Mortar. The base is reinforced all around.
  • At level 16-20, the tube becomes much wider and appears to be made completely out of bronze. The handles are removed and replaced with large screws. The inside of the base becomes circular and bronze, and the outside is further reinforced.

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• Trivia
  • Some of Lt. Hammerman's bases feature a Super Mortar 3000, a stronger and longer-range Mortar with no blind spot.