Heavy Laser
The Heavy Laser is a more powerful version of the Light Laser with improved damage and durability.
Statistics
| Property |
Value |
| Attack Power |
800 |
| Shield Strength |
200 |
| Structural Integrity |
20,000 |
Cost
| Resource |
Amount |
| Metal |
15,000 |
| Crystal |
5,000 |
Requirements
| Requirement |
Level |
| Shipyard |
4 |
| Laser Technology |
6 |
| Energy Technology |
3 |
Rapidfire Against Heavy Laser
| Attacker |
Rapidfire |
| Bomber |
45 |
| Deathstar |
150 |
Strategy
Strengths
- High damage output (800)
- Excellent structural integrity
- Strong shields
- Good mid-game defense
Weaknesses
- Expensive
- Vulnerable to Bombers
- Higher research requirements
- Resource-intensive to mass
Use Cases
- Mid-game backbone: Core defensive weapon
- Anti-fighter: Strong vs light ships
- Damage dealer: High attack value
- Mixed defense: Combine with Ion Cannons
Cost Efficiency
Comparison
| Defense |
Cost |
Attack |
Integrity |
| Light Laser |
4,000 |
200 |
4,000 |
| Heavy Laser |
20,000 |
800 |
20,000 |
Heavy Lasers have 4x damage for 5x cost, but much better survivability.
Defense Planning
Recommended Ratios
A balanced mid-game defense might include:
- Rocket Launchers (fodder)
- Light Lasers (damage)
- Heavy Lasers (main damage)
- Small Shield Dome (protection)
Related Defenses
