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“…Long range weapon of medium power with a charge-up system: the longer you charge the weapon, the more powerful its shot. Effective only with precise aiming…” – in-game description
Introduction
The Ballista is a long-range (up to 1,100 meters) medium energy weapon.
Strategy
This long-range plasma weapon is the medium equivalent of the light Arbalest and heavy Trebuchet, sharing the same range, damage type, and charging mechanic. It does, however, almost fire at 4x the rate of the Trebuchet. Even though it fires more often, each fully charged shot deals less damage than the Trebuchet. Also, like its equivalents, it glows, serving as a deterrent to enemies.
The Ballista is able to bypass Ancile shields, allowing it to be a threat to enemies such as the Carnage, Haechi, and the Fujin, from a safe distance.
Using this weapon on large open maps such as Springfield or Yamantau is recommended, as this weapon performs poorly in close combat situations.
This weapon works perfectly with Arbalests, but struggles to work optimally with the Trebuchet, due to the much slower charging speed of the Trebuchet.
Mark I Statistics
- For equipment purchased before Update 4.0, upgrade times can be found here.
Purchase Information
Level | Cost | Damage | Cycle Damage | Cycle DPS | Rapid Cycle Damage | Rapid Cycle DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2,500 Au | 270 | 2700 | 450 | 270 |
270 |
Upgrade Information
Cost | Time | |
---|---|---|
Totals | 63,940,000 | 11 days 11 hours 10 minutes |
- The damage column shows the damage of each individual charge (out of 10 charges)
Mark II Statistics
Purchase Information
Level | Cost | Damage | Cycle Damage | Cycle DPS | Rapid Cycle Damage | Rapid Cycle DPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 500 Au | 330 | 3300 | 550 | 330 |
330 |
Note: Level 12 Mark I is required to upgrade (purchase) to Mark II.
Upgrade Information
Cost | Time | |
---|---|---|
Totals | 63,940,000 | 11 days 11 hours 10 minutes |
- The damage column shows the damage of each individual charge (out of 10 charges)
Update History
Version | Changes |
---|---|
4.8.0 | Total Upgrade Time: 14 days 3 hours 10 minutes⟶11 days 11 hours 10 minutes |
4.7.0 | Total Upgrade Time: 17 days 3 hours 22 minutes⟶14 days 3 hours 10 minutes |
4.5 | Economy Changes: |
Total Upgrade Cost: 96,120,000 Ag⟶63,940,000 Ag | |
Total Upgrade Time: 29 days 15 hours 30 minutes⟶17 days 3 hours 22 minutes | |
Now available for 2,500 gold (can no longer be produced via Workshop 2.0) | |
4.3 | Reload time decreased from 10 sec. → 5 sec |
Damage decreased by 22% | |
4.0 | Economy Changes (July 5): |
Total Upgrade Cost: 105,125,000 Ag⟶96,120,000 Ag | |
Total Upgrade Time: 29 days 16 hours⟶29 days 15 hours 30 minutes | |
3.8 | Weapon was added to the game |
Poll
Trivia
- A ballista was a missile weapon used in ancient warfare. It was able to launch large projectiles at distant targets.
- This medium weapon has the most range of its hardpoint type, with a range of 1,100 meters.
- Click here for 3D model of this weapon.