Mercury

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A mobile robot created for sudden attacks. Its average durability is outweighed by its ability: Mercury suppresses enemy targeting systems, rockets up into the air, and drops on enemies like a meteor

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— in-game description

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Mercury

Purchase Information
In-Game Cost	Real Value	Exp Level
10,000	$75	17
Robot Information
Class	Ability	Faction
Medium	Helldive	Yan-di Ventures
Base Statistics
Level	Durability	Speed
1	76,000	38 kph
Armaments			Standard Paint Jobs
Hardpoints	2x Light 1x Heavy
Default Weapons	2x Pinata 1x Thunder
Module Slots			Legendary Paint Jobs
Active	Yes		coming soon
Passive	3
Other			Legendary Pilots
Tier	~
Wiki Class	Medium
Potential Role	~

Workshop Production Information
1 Day Cost	3 Day Cost
200,000	660,000
Components	Components
60	170

Introduction

The Mercury is a medium robot with 1 heavy and 2 light hardpoints.

Ability

The Mercury's unique ability is a hybrid of the Descend and Overload known as Helldive, however, unlike Overload, the ability does not damage the Mercury. Upon activation the robot will trigger stealth and jump into the air, similar to the Inquisitor. After 1 second, the pilot can terminate the jump and immediately crash down into the ground by pressing the ability button again. After landing the Mercury's stealth lasts 5 more seconds, then the ability enters an 18-second cooldown phase.

Upon landing the Mercury deals a fixed amount of damage (see table) depending on the level of the robot. The damage radius is 50 meters and hits all enemy robots and shields equally. 

Since the damage done by Helldive passes through shields, the Mercury is an effective counter to the Greek Pantheon robots, as Helldive can damage through the Retribution shield. Note: the damage inflicted by the Helldive is counted toward the Pantheon bots' shield in terms of Retribution damage enhancement.

Strategy

Mercury is a fairly nimble robot, so it is good at rushing for beacons. Its ability proves fatal as it jumps with stealth and lands dealing area damage around the landing spot, with 5 seconds of stealth after landing. The robot would be able to unload huge damage onto its enemies without taking in much damage if used properly. However, picking your fights (and timing) is vital, due to the relatively low health pool of the Mercury.

Threat Measure

Mercury may have a little below average firepower and health, but this robot can fire itself up into the sky and dive in with an earth-shattering rumble from its feet. Mercury could equip itself with Ember and 2x Halo to stall opponents from moving and give a warm welcome through Helldive. With high speed, high damage dealt by Helldive and its relatively short cooldown time, this robot is considered to be one of the most powerful robot in the game when used with the right equipment. Players are recommended to stay away from this stomping maniac, especially in FFA. This indicates that Mercury is an enormous threat to all robots.

Possible Setups

These are the recommended setups for the Mercury:

• Note: When "Opt." is next to a slot type, it refers to one of the multiple options that can be used in combination with the other weapon(s) slot type(s).

• Each slot type is filled with only one particular weapon. For example, if a robot has 3 lights all three of those slots are filled with Pinatas, as mixing weapons of the different ammunition types is not recommended.

Close Range (350m or less)

Slot Types →	Heavy Slot ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 1)  ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 2)  ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 3)  ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 4)  ↓
#Slots →	x1	x2	x2	x2	x2	Name (If Applicable) ↓
Setup 1  →						Shotgun (Opt. 1)
Setup 2  →
Setup 3  →						Mini-Plasma Death Button (Opt.1)
Setup 4  →						Mini-Death Button (Opt. 1)
Setup 5 →						Mini-Leadhose (Opt. 1)
Setup 6  →						Mini-Nuke
Setup 7 →						Energy Shotgun (Opt. 1)

Mid-Range (500-600m)

Setup 3 →

Slot Types →	Heavy Slot ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 1) ↓	Light Slot (Opt. 2) ↓
#Slots  →	x1	x2	x2
Setup 1 →
Setup 2 →
Setup 3 →
Setup 4 →

Overview

• This robot is geared for close range combat, which allows it to make use of its ability. Using Gusts for the light hardpoints is an excellent choice, especially when paired with a Thunder or an Avenger, giving the Mercury impressive sustained burst damage potential. Using an Ember with Magnums allows the Mercury to pressure robots with energy shields, or by swapping out the Magnums for Pinatas allows it to perform well against physical shielding. Using the aforementioned Pinatas with an Exodus instead of an Ember can allow for more burst potential against robots with or without a physical shield.

• The Mercury can also make for a solid mid-range unit, using its ability mainly for evasion. Using the Dragoon or Zeus, with Sparks or Gekkos can prove effective. Using Sparks in the light slots allows for superior close to mid-range damage, as the Gekkos do just the opposite, giving up damage for more range.

Not Recommended

• The use of long range weaponry, as they don't fit the Mercury's role very well as a support and ambush unit.
• The use of shield equipment, as they reduce the robot's firepower.

Mark I Statistics

Purchase Information

Level	Cost	Durability	Ability Damage	Speed (kph)
1	10,000	76,000	18,700	38

Upgrade Information

Level	Cost	Durability	Ability Damage	Speed (kph)	Time
2	100,000	81,000	20,800	40	2 hours
3	200,000	86,000	22,600	41	5 hours
4	400,000	92,000	25,100	42	14 hours
5	2,000,000	98,000	27,700	43	1 day 4 hours
6	4,000,000	104,000	30,300	44	2 days 18 hours
7	6,000,000	111,000	33,300	46	4 days 6 hours
8	11,000,000	118,000	36,600	47	5 days 4 hours
9	17,000,000	125,000	39,900	48	5 days 20 hours
10	36,000,000	133,000	44,000	48	6 days 4 hours
11	52,000,000	141,000	48,200	48	6 days 12 hours
12	70,000,000	150,000	53,250	48	6 days 20 hours
Total	198,700,000	+74,000	+34,550	+10	34 days 1 hour

Mark II Statistics

Purchase Information

Note: Level 12 Mark I is required to upgrade (purchase) to Mark II.

Level	Cost	Durability	Ability Damage	Speed (kph)
1	500	150,000	53,250	48

Upgrade Information

Level	Cost	Durability	Ability Damage	Speed (kph)	Time
2	2,500,000	152,800	54,220	48	1 day
3	5,000,000	155,600	55,190	48	2 days
4	10,000,000	158,400	56,160	48	3 days
5	22,500,000	161,200	57,130	48	4 days
6	22,500,000	164,000	58,100	48	4 days
7	22,500,000	166,800	59,070	48	4 days
8	22,500,000	169,600	60,040	48	4 days
9	22,500,000	172,400	61,010	48	4 days
10	22,500,000	175,200	61,980	48	4 days
11	22,500,000	178,000	62,950	48	4 days
12	22,500,000	180,000	63,920	48	4 days
Total	170,000,000	+30,000	+10,670	+0	38 days

Update History

Version	Changes
5.5	New limited edition skin: Ruthless (Halloween 2019)
5.4	New limited edition skin: Celestial (Operation: Raging Typhoon)
5.0	Ability cooldown increased from 15 seconds → 18 seconds
4.8.0	Total Upgrade Time: 49 days 8 hours 30 minutes⟶34 days 1 hour
4.7.0	New skin: Yaksha (Lunar New Year)
	Its ability can now be used while being immobilized: stealth and explosion will be triggered, but the robot cannot jump
	Total Upgrade Time: 58 days 17 hours⟶49 days 8 hours 30 minutes
4.5	Economy Changes:
	Total Upgrade Cost: 170,700,000 Ag⟶198,700,000 Ag
4.3	Stealth duration increased from 3 sec. → 5 sec
	Ability damage increased by 19%
	Ability recharge decreased from 18 sec. → 15 sec
4.0	Economy Changes (July 5):
	Value (USD): $300⟶$75
	Total Upgrade Cost: 76,810,000 Ag⟶170,700,000 Ag
	Total Upgrade Time: 30 days 15 hours 30 minutes⟶58 days 17 hours
	New skin: Celestial (Star Invasion)
3.7.0	Robot was added to the game

Paint Jobs

Available For Purchase

Limited Edition

Trivia

• Mercury is named after the closet planet to the sun, also the name of a Roman god
• Mercury's pilot does not have to activate the dive ability after the jump to do damage in the area that the Mercury jumped. The Mercury will automatically trigger its explosion upon landing
• Mercury's Helldive ability resembles that of a Hellburner explosion
• Mercury's explosion will automatically trigger after two seconds if the jump fails
• A Mercury with Thermite and Aphid's can be considered as a "double nuke" due to the fact that the missiles and the Helldive, if used properly, can deal catastrophic damage to a target
• There is writing on the Mercury's 'cheek' that says T-E-044M
• Click here for a 3D image of this robot