Tornado
| Tornado | |
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| Type | Projectile, Crowd Control, Knockback |
| Description | Launches tornadoes that travel across the screen, pushing enemies back. |
| Unlock | Charge 1 Charge Shrine during a Sandstorm event on any Desert stage. |
| Upgrades With | Damage, Projectile Count, Projectile Speed, Knockback, Size |
| Silver Reward | 2 |
| Special Effect | Excellent defensive weapon for creating space. |
The Tornado is an unlockable weapon in Megabonk that serves as a powerful defensive and crowd-control tool. Its primary function is not to deal high damage, but to control the battlefield by launching multiple tornadoes that push hordes of enemies away from the player.
How to Unlock (Environmental Challenge)
Unlocking the Tornado requires the player to be observant and take advantage of a random weather event. The condition is to successfully charge one Charge Shrine while a Sandstorm is active.
Challenge Guide:
- Play on a Desert Stage: The Sandstorm event only occurs on the Desert maps.
- Locate a Charge Shrine: As you play, find the location of a Charge Shrine but do not use it immediately.
- Wait for a Sandstorm: Stay near the shrine and continue fighting. Sandstorms are random events that will drastically reduce visibility and change the music.
- Activate the Shrine: The moment the Sandstorm begins, interact with the Charge Shrine to complete the quest.
After the condition is met, the Tornado must be purchased from the Unlocks tab for 2 Silver.
Strategy and Synergies
The Tornado is the ultimate weapon for creating "breathing room." Its value comes from its ability to give the player space and time to think, reposition, or set up other attacks.
- Defensive Control: The main strategy is to use the tornadoes as a moving wall to keep enemies at a safe distance. This is especially useful for characters with low movement speed or when facing overwhelming numbers.
- Upgrade Path: To maximize its defensive capability, focus on Knockback and Projectile Count. More tornadoes with stronger pushback will create an almost impenetrable barrier.
- Key Synergies:
- Channeled or Aimed Weapons: The Tornado pairs exceptionally well with weapons that require you to stand still or aim carefully, like the Sniper Rifle. The Tornado keeps enemies off you while you line up the perfect shot.
- Slow Characters: Characters who struggle with mobility can use the Tornado to prevent being swarmed.
- Birdo (Character): The character Birdo is unlocked by completing a challenge that involves using the Tornado, making it Birdo's thematic and ideal weapon.
Upgrades
The Tornado can receive upgrades in the following stats upon leveling up:
- Damage
- Projectile Count
- Projectile Speed
- Knockback
- Size
Related Unlocks
Birdo - Kill 100 enemies using Tornado weapon while carried by a tornado.
