Groundshaker

Groundshaker
Affiliation	Critters
Unit Type	Critter
Blocking	Blocking
Armor Defense	50% 50% 75% 75%
Encounter Lvls	20	38	43
HP	350	220	325
Armor	200	75	160
Bravery	70	50	60
Defense	20	30	25
Dodge	10	10	10
Unit Value	29	19	32
SP Reward	116	76	128
Gold Reward	580	380	640

Overview

The Groundshaker is the largest Sandworm, that is before the inclusion of the Elder Sandworm and Volcano Shaker. The Groundshaker has two attacks, but the one to be feared is when the Sandworm dives into the ground and attempts to swallow a unit from under. This attack can basically reach any corner of the battlefield. The Acid Attack can melt tanks rather easily. Conversely, tank shells are fairly effective.

The 1.5 Patch added new Raider and Critter invader formations, and players will now have to fend off packs of Groundshakers at higher levels. These Sandworms have been made even more threatening with the addition of a third, damage-over-time poison attack. This attack strikes a target and deals splash damage for moderate damage, but the greatest threat comes from the poison damage-over-time effect that lasts 3 turns. Tanks will melt against these Sandworms.

The 2.0 Patch introduced a higher-level version of the Groundshakers that do almost twice as much damage, but with a little less health and armor. Also lacking from these sandworms is their body slam attack, but the increased damage, especially from the poisonous spit attack, more than makes up for this. At the highest levels, players will face formations that include 5 of these (not including the smaller Sandworm Grublings), enough to melt tank formations.

Attacks

Ammo:	∞
Attack Icon Targetable Unit Types Air LTA Soldier Sniper Vehicle Tank Metal Critter Civilian Sea Ship Damage  41-69 Offense 46 Range 1-5 Line of Fire Indirect Cooldown 3 Rounds Prep Time 1 Round Armor Piercing 25% Suppression Mod x0 Crit 5% 10% vs. Critters 10% vs. Soldiers

Ammo:	∞
Attack Icon Targetable Unit Types Air LTA Soldier Sniper Vehicle Tank Metal Critter Civilian Sea Ship Damage  30-50 Offense 40 Range 1-2 Line of Fire Contact (Fixed) Cooldown 2 Rounds Armor Piercing 40% Suppression Mod x0 Crit 5%

Ammo:	∞
Attack Icon Targetable Unit Types Air LTA Soldier Sniper Vehicle Tank Metal Critter Civilian Sea Ship Damage  30-50 Offense 46 Range 1-3 Line of Fire Indirect Cooldown 3 Rounds Armor Piercing 25% Crit 0% Effects  100% (4 Turns)

Ammo:	∞
Attack Icon Targetable Unit Types Air LTA Soldier Sniper Vehicle Tank Metal Critter Civilian Sea Ship Damage  53-88 Offense 54 Range 1-2 Line of Fire Direct Cooldown 2 Rounds Armor Piercing 10% Suppression Mod x0 Crit 5%

Ammo:	∞
Attack Icon Targetable Unit Types Air LTA Soldier Sniper Vehicle Tank Metal Critter Civilian Sea Ship Damage  75-125 Offense 46 Range 1-5 Line of Fire Indirect Cooldown 3 Rounds Prep Time 1 Round Armor Piercing 25% Suppression Mod x0 Crit 5% 10% vs. Critters 10% vs. Soldiers

Ammo:	∞
Attack Icon Targetable Unit Types Air LTA Soldier Sniper Vehicle Tank Metal Critter Civilian Sea Ship Damage  60-100 Offense 46 Range 1-3 Line of Fire Indirect Cooldown 3 Rounds Armor Piercing 25% Crit 0% Effects  100% (4 Turns)

Updates

2.9 Patch

• Spit attack changed to Indirect.

2.0 Patch

• Higher level Groundshaker introduced, but lacks "Slap" attack.

1.5 Patch

• SP/Gold rewards reduced from previous versions.
• "Spit" attack with poison DoT added.

Gallery

Sandworm Grublings, as encountered during the Animal Invasion event.

A sandworm skeleton, most likely a Groundshaker. As found in the Spiderwasp Nest.