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A capsule which, when used by left-clicking, will spawn three Distractor robots at the players cursor.  
A capsule which, when used by left-clicking, will spawn three Distractor robots at the players cursor.  
Distractors have infinite laser energy and will hold their general position, attacking any enemies that come within range, until they are destroyed or their lifespans elapse.
Distractors have infinite laser energy and will hold their general position, attacking any [[enemies]] that come within range, until they are destroyed or their lifespans elapse. The shooting speed of the distractors is increased by the [[laser shooting speed (research)]].


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
Distractor robots can be useful for providing temporary defense for weak or undefended areas during Biter attacks. They are also very useful for drawing the fire of enemy worms while attacking Biter bases. Simply fire one or more Distractor capsules into the midst of enemy worms and, as long as they have not already targeted the player, the worms will prioritize killing the Distractors.
Distractor robots can be useful for providing temporary defense for weak or undefended areas during Biter attacks. They are also very useful for drawing the fire of enemy worms while attacking Biter bases. Simply fire one or more Distractor capsules into the midst of enemy worms and, as long as they have not already targeted the player, the worms will prioritize killing the Distractors.
=== Count limit ===
=== Count limit ===
Since the Distractor robot is stationary, it is unaffected by and does not count toward the [[Follower robot count (research)|Follower robot count]] limit imposed on other Combat Robots. The number of concurrently spawned Distractors is limited only by their lifespan, number of Distractor Capsules carried, and delay in spawning.
Since the distractor robot is stationary, it is unaffected by and does not count toward the [[Follower robot count (research)|follower robot count]] limit imposed on other combat robots or towards the [[minions (achievement)]]. The number of concurrently spawned distractors is limited only by their lifespan, number of distractor capsules carried, and delay in spawning.


== Achievements ==
== History ==
{{Achievement|minions}}
{{history|0.9.7|
* Damaged increased from 2.5 to 3.5.
* Lifespan increased from 30 to 45 seconds.}}
 
{{history|0.7.0|
* Introduced}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Defender capsule]]
* [[Destroyer capsule]]
* [[Poison capsule]]
* [[Poison capsule]]
* [[Slowdown capsule]]
* [[Slowdown capsule]]
* [[Defender capsule]]
* [[Destroyer capsule]]


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Revision as of 17:21, 11 March 2021

Distractor capsule.png
 Distractor capsule

Distractor capsule entity.png

Recipe

Time.png
15
+
Advanced circuit.png
3
+
Defender capsule.png
4
→
Distractor capsule.png
1

Total raw

Time.png
144.5
+
Copper plate.png
93
+
Iron plate.png
90
+
Plastic bar.png
6
+
Steel plate.png
12

Health

Quality normal.png 180
Quality uncommon.png 234 Quality rare.png 288
Quality epic.png 342 Quality legendary.png 450

Resistances

Acid: 0/85%
Fire: 0/95%

Lifespan

90 seconds

Stack size

100

Rocket capacity

05 (0.5 stacks)

Range

Quality normal.png 25
Quality uncommon.png 27.5 Quality rare.png 30
Quality epic.png 32.5 Quality legendary.png 37.5
(Capsule)
Quality normal.png 15
Quality uncommon.png 16.5 Quality rare.png 18
Quality epic.png 19.5 Quality legendary.png 22.5
(Distractor)

Shooting speed

2/s (Capsule)
1.5/s (Distractor)

Damage

Quality normal.png 5
Quality uncommon.png 6.5 Quality rare.png 8
Quality epic.png 9.5 Quality legendary.png 12.5
laser

Prototype type

projectile

Internal name

distractor-capsule

Required technologies

Distractor (research).png

Boosting technologies

Energy weapons damage (research).png
Laser shooting speed (research).png

Produced by

Assembling machine 1.png
Assembling machine 2.png
Assembling machine 3.png
Player.png

Consumed by

Destroyer capsule.png

A capsule which, when used by left-clicking, will spawn three Distractor robots at the players cursor. Distractors have infinite laser energy and will hold their general position, attacking any enemies that come within range, until they are destroyed or their lifespans elapse. The shooting speed of the distractors is increased by the laser shooting speed (research).

Strategy

Distractor robots can be useful for providing temporary defense for weak or undefended areas during Biter attacks. They are also very useful for drawing the fire of enemy worms while attacking Biter bases. Simply fire one or more Distractor capsules into the midst of enemy worms and, as long as they have not already targeted the player, the worms will prioritize killing the Distractors.

Count limit

Since the distractor robot is stationary, it is unaffected by and does not count toward the follower robot count limit imposed on other combat robots or towards the minions (achievement). The number of concurrently spawned distractors is limited only by their lifespan, number of distractor capsules carried, and delay in spawning.

History

  • 0.9.7:
    • Damaged increased from 2.5 to 3.5.
    • Lifespan increased from 30 to 45 seconds.

See also

Combat items

Weapons

Ammo

Capsules

Armor

Combat equipment

Defense

Turrets

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