Enemies and bosses | Mandris reference

Threat index #

Foundry machines hold Crucible Drift, hive organisms inhabit Brood Scar, and abyssal sea life hunts beneath Frostfall. Crucible Drift reuses several machine hulls under new names and attacks; each entry lists its Crucible name and behavior. Heavy specialists and boss summons have their own population and reward rules. Attack statistics are base values, not a guarantee of the live interval under every profile, difficulty, or phase.

enemy:shardback · Ground / shard fan

Bone Isopod #

A giant armoured isopod with hooked raptorial arms. The magenta vents along its back glow for 800 ms before a five-shard fan. It scuttles sideways between volleys; attack while it repositions.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	96
Collision radius	1.45 m
Base speed	3.8 m/s
Base firing delay	2.6 s
Warning time	0.8 s
Base altitude	0.85 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Ice-shard fan	7 / hit	5	81 m maximum travel	2.6 s base delay; 0.8 s warning	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-shardback.glb

enemy:brinejaw · Air / shield and energy siphon

Gulper #

A pelican eel that is half mouth. The magenta organ at its jaw tip charges for 450 ms before an instant drain beam; aim locks for the final 150 ms. Each hit drains 20 shields and 24 energy without damaging hull; dodge its firing line or block with a directional shield.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	72
Collision radius	1.3 m
Base speed	5 m/s
Base firing delay	2.2 s
Warning time	0.45 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Brine laser	20 shield / 24 energy; 0 hull	1	56 m	2.2 s base delay; 0.45 s warning	; Instant hit; final 0.15 s aim lock

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-brinejaw.glb

enemy:glacierback · Ground / harpoon tongue

Hookmaw #

A massive armoured stargazer fish. After a one-second windup it fires a barbed harpoon tongue straight at your committed position. A hooked pilot is slowed and reeled toward its maw; break free by dealing 80 damage to the Hookmaw (any pilot), with Burst or Spectre, or by holding out 4 seconds. Reeled into its jaws, you take a heavy bite and it stays exposed while it recovers. Siege barriers and directional shields stop the tongue.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	450
Collision radius	2.8 m
Base speed	3 m/s
Base firing delay	2 s
Warning time	1 s
Base altitude	1.4 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Harpoon tongue	45 bite	1	34 m straight flight	1 s windup; hook holds up to 4 s; 2.6 s recovery after a bite	0; Hooked pilots are slowed to 50% and reeled in at 4 m/s; 80 damage to the Hookmaw, Burst or Spectre frees them; barriers and directional shields stop the tip

Scaling and behavior

Authored singles and later pairs; two new heavies maximum. Counts never multiply. Hull increases 40% per additional pilot. Full warning times in Arcade; ordinary approach/recovery scaling applies. 600 score and regular pickups.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-glacierback.glb

enemy:norgron-whelp · Air / Norgron summon

Maw Fry #

A small anglerfish, all head and teeth, spawned only by Norgron. Shoot it during its 750 ms emergence, before it pursues pilots and bites. Surviving fry die with their parent.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	24
Collision radius	0.65 m
Base speed	6.5 m/s
Base firing delay	1 s
Warning time	0.75 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Bite	6 / hit	1	Contact	1 s per target	; Boss summon

Scaling and behavior

Boss summons only: 2/3/4 per phase, +2 in co-op; caps 6 solo / 10 co-op. No wave-count multiplier. 75 score, no pickups.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-norgron-whelp.glb

enemy:norgron · Ground and air / abyssal manta wyrm

Norgron, the Drowned Maw #

A colossal armoured sea-serpent with vast manta-ray wings. On the ice it pursues pilots within its territory, sweeps magenta abyssal breath, tears open forked ruptures and rears its tail like a scorpion: the lure glows for one second, tracking you until the final 350 ms, then spits fast acid bolts (one per phase) that burst in a wide circle where you were. Every 20 seconds (sooner as it weakens) it takes to the air for 10 seconds, hunting pilots anywhere and making frost dives: after a glowing-throat windup it streaks through your committed position breathing frost ahead of itself. Airborne, it counts as an air target; break its throat during a dive windup to knock it out of the sky. Breath deals stronger damage and halves movement speed. Its six neon eyes charge an independent laser for one second, committing their aim for the final 300 ms; the beam drains shields and energy. Weak points: put 100 damage into the eyes while they charge to cancel the beam, or 140 into the glowing throat during breath windup to cancel the breath and stagger it. It spawns fry throughout the fight. Attacks intensify below 65% and 35% hull; exposed recovery wounds take 150% damage.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	3600
Collision radius	4.5 m
Base speed	9.1 m/s
Base firing delay	1.4 s
Warning time	1 s
Base altitude	1.6 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Eye laser	24 shields + 30 energy; no hull damage	1	56 m	Independent: every 8 s; 1 s charge, final 300 ms aim lock	0; Blocked by directional shields and Siege Barriers
Frost dive (airborne)	7 / tick	Stream occupants	12 m forward stream	Takes off every 20 / 16 / 12 s by phase for 10 s; 0.8 s windup, then flies through your committed point at 18 m/s	; Air target while flying; break the throat during the windup to knock it down; walls shield until overflown
Ice breath / phase 1	6 / tick	Cone occupants	26 m cone	0.25 s ticks over 3.6 s; 0.8 s tracking + 1 s warning; 1.1 s recovery	; 50% movement slow while inside the sweeping cone
Rupture / phase 1	42 / hit	3	3 m impact radius	0.8 s tracking + 1 s warning; 1.1 s recovery	Not applicable
Summon whelps / phase 1	Summons attackers	2	Around the boss	7 s interval; first pack 0.5 s after arrival	; Independent of attacks; solo count; co-op adds two; population caps apply
Ice breath / phase 2	6 / tick	Cone occupants	26 m cone	0.25 s ticks over 3.3 s; 0.8 s tracking + 1 s warning; 0.9 s recovery	; 50% movement slow while inside the sweeping cone
Rupture / phase 2	42 / hit	6	3 m impact radius	0.8 s tracking + 1 s warning; 0.9 s recovery	Not applicable
Summon whelps / phase 2	Summons attackers	3	Around the boss	6 s interval; first pack 0.5 s after arrival	; Independent of attacks; solo count; co-op adds two; population caps apply
Ice breath / phase 3	6 / tick	Cone occupants	26 m cone	0.25 s ticks over 3 s; 0.8 s tracking + 1 s warning; 0.75 s recovery	; 50% movement slow while inside the sweeping cone
Rupture / phase 3	42 / hit	9	3 m impact radius	0.8 s tracking + 1 s warning; 0.75 s recovery	Not applicable
Summon whelps / phase 3	Summons attackers	4	Around the boss	5 s interval; first pack 0.5 s after arrival	; Independent of attacks; solo count; co-op adds two; population caps apply

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-norgron.glb

enemy:riftcaller · Ground / sequential fissures

Sea Spider #

A tiny body slung beneath towering spindly legs. It rears up for one second, then stabs three fissures open in sequence. The final impact leaves brief chilling rime.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	90
Collision radius	1.35 m
Base speed	2.5 m/s
Base firing delay	4.2 s
Warning time	1 s
Base altitude	0.85 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Sequential fissures	20 / hit	3	3 m impact radius	4.2 s base delay; 1 s warning	; Three targeted impacts; final impact leaves slowing frost

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-riftcaller.glb

enemy:bellwarden · Air / hunting tentacle sweep

Vampire Cloak #

A vampire squid under a dark-red cloak of spined arms. It glides in on the nearest pilot, flares the cloak for one second, then spins four long glowing tentacle blades for two and a half seconds, drifting after you as it spins and alternating direction each attack. Any pilot an arm crosses takes a cut, at most twice a second; back out of its reach or slip through the gap between arms.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	160
Collision radius	1.6 m
Base speed	5 m/s
Base firing delay	2.6 s
Warning time	1 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Tentacle sweep	14 / hit	4	13 m reach	1 s cloak flare, then 2.5 s spin	; Hunts to 7 m of the nearest pilot and drifts after it at 2.5 m/s while spinning; arms rotate at 1.6 rad/s, alternating direction each attack; one hit per pilot every 0.5 s; Spectre is immune

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-bellwarden.glb

enemy:veilray · Air / crossing volleys

Viperfang #

A needle-thin dragonfish with a fang cage it cannot close. The magenta launchers on its long fin filaments flare for 800 ms before two paired volleys cross at a committed aim point. Keep moving across its firing line.

FROSTFALL

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	48
Collision radius	1.1 m
Base speed	4 m/s
Base firing delay	2.8 s
Warning time	0.8 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Crossing volleys	8 / hit	4	99 m maximum travel	2.8 s base delay; 0.8 s warning; 0.25 s between pairs	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: blackice-veilray.glb

enemy:root-mortar · Ground / artillery

Bombardier Tick #

An organic mortar that winds up before striking a committed position. Its impact can leave a toxic cloud; keep moving while its mouth opens and eyes glow.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	90
Collision radius	1.5 m
Base speed	1.7 m/s
Base firing delay	3.1 s
Warning time	0.9 s
Base altitude	0.72 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Mortar mark	22 / hit	1	3.4 m impact radius	3.1 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	Not applicable
Toxic cloud	4 / tick	Occupants	3.2 m radius	1 s ticks over 4 s	; Remains after the mortar impact; slows movement
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-root-mortar.glb

enemy:cyst-weaver · Air / brood support

Brood Carrier #

A hive carrier that pressures pilots with organic projectiles and brood hazards. Destructible brood capsules can release additional offspring.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	64
Collision radius	1.3 m
Base speed	2.1 m/s
Base firing delay	2.4 s
Warning time	0.8 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Brood capsule	Summons Needlewing offspring	One capsule	At carrier position	2.4 s base delay; 0.8 s warning	; Destructible capsule; offspring have their own attack row
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-cyst-weaver.glb

enemy:brood-warden · Air / swarm protection

Brood Warden #

Three luminous tendrils protect nearby lesser hive creatures, reducing damage by 50%. Protection never stacks. Kill or capture the warden to break its links; its jaws warn before a defensive spine volley.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	360
Collision radius	2.5 m
Base speed	3.2 m/s
Base firing delay	2.4 s
Warning time	0.9 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Protective tendrils	50% damage reduction	3	12 m	1 s activation after arrival	0; Lesser hive enemies only; never stacks; breaks on death, capture or range
Defensive spines	7 / hit	3	63 m travel	2.4 s tracking + 0.9 s warning + 1.2 s recovery	0; 24 degree fan
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	1.2 s per target	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Authored singles and later pairs; two new heavies maximum. Counts never multiply. Hull increases 40% per additional pilot. Full warning times in Arcade; ordinary approach/recovery scaling applies. 600 score and regular pickups.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-brood-warden.glb

enemy:mantis-hunter · Air / hunter

Hookblade Mantis #

A durable hive hunter that closes on pilots and commits to threatening attacks. Read its windup and keep an escape lane available.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	110
Collision radius	1.3 m
Base speed	4.2 m/s
Base firing delay	3.2 s
Warning time	0.9 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Lunge scythes	9 / hit	2	67.5 m maximum travel	On committed lunge	Not applicable
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	1.2 s per target	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-mantis-hunter.glb

enemy:locust-swarmer · Air / collision swarm

Locust Swarmer #

Fragile hive flyers rushing from alternating edges in warned groups. Each commits to a previous pilot position; sidestep their path. Contact damages only the struck pilot. Most kills give no economic rewards.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	2
Collision radius	0.55 m
Base speed	8.5 m/s
Base firing delay	0 s
Warning time	0 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Committed rush	6 / hit	1	Contact with one pilot	1 s edge warning	?; No shooting or damaging death splash; alternating entry edges

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-razorwing-locust.glb

enemy:veil-spine · Air / ranged attacker

Needlewing Wasp #

A hive flyer that fires phase needles. These projectiles can bypass part of a pilot’s shields.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	44
Collision radius	1.05 m
Base speed	2.7 m/s
Base firing delay	2.7 s
Warning time	0.8 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Phase-needle fan	8 / hit	3	108 m maximum travel	2.7 s base delay; 0.8 s warning	; 50% shield bypass
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-veil-spine.glb

enemy:brood-rammer · Air / charging attacker

Ramhorn Beetle #

An armored insect that warns before a committed ram. Dodge its charge and exploit the recovery opening for increased damage.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	26
Collision radius	0.95 m
Base speed	4.6 m/s
Base firing delay	0.65 s
Warning time	0 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Explosive ram	26 / hit	1	3.8 m blast radius	Committed charge after windup	; Destroys the attacker on impact
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-brood-rammer.glb

enemy:razorwing-locust · Air / fast attacker

Razorwing Locust #

A fast hive flyer whose attacks and chitin spines pressure open flight lanes. Keep moving as it commits to an approach.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	44
Collision radius	1.1 m
Base speed	4 m/s
Base firing delay	1.8 s
Warning time	0.8 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Chitin burst	7 / hit	3	91 m maximum travel	0.12 s between shots; 1.8 s reposition + 0.8 s warning + 0.6 s recovery	Not applicable
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-razorwing-locust.glb

enemy:resinback-beetle · Ground / area denial

Resinback Beetle #

A heavy ground insect that spreads resin. Its residue slows pilots and makes overlapping hostile attacks harder to evade.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	80
Collision radius	1.4 m
Base speed	2.4 m/s
Base firing delay	5.5 s
Warning time	1 s
Base altitude	0.72 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Resin patch	30% movement slow	1	3.2 m radius	5.5 s cycle; 5 s patch duration	; No direct damage
Death splash	4 / hit	1	2.5 m radius	250 ms rise; 600 ms total	?; Green blood rises to flight height; shared 200 ms damage cooldown
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-resinback-beetle.glb

enemy:the-brost · Ground / air / boss

The Brost #

Brood Scar’s queen changes attacks and movement across phases, including an airborne final phase. Her raised spine crown warns of a radial volley with two rotating escape gaps. Brood spawning, resin, and sweeping projectiles reward careful positioning.

BROOD SCAR

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	2400
Collision radius	3.7 m
Base speed	4.2 m/s
Base firing delay	2.2 s
Warning time	0.9 s
Base altitude	0.9 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Scythe fan / phase 1	9 / hit	5	72 m maximum travel	1.8 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	Not applicable
Spore pods / phase 1	10 / hit	3	54 m maximum travel	1.8 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	Not applicable
Scythe fan / phase 2	9 / hit	5	81 m maximum travel	1.45 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	Not applicable
Phase needles / phase 2	8 / hit	3	121.5 m maximum travel	1.45 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	; 50% shield bypass
Spore pods / phase 2	10 / hit	3	63 m maximum travel	1.45 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	Not applicable
Mortar / phase 2	22 / hit	1	3.4 m impact radius	1.45 s base delay; 0.9 s warning	Not applicable
Dive scythes / phase 3	9 / hit	2	67.5 m maximum travel	On committed dive	Not applicable
Spore-pod fragments	6 / hit	5	45 m maximum travel	0.9 s after pod launch	; Each pod splits; leaves a toxic cloud
Toxic cloud	4 / tick	Occupants	3.2 m radius	1 s ticks over 4 s	; From split spore pods and mortar marks; also slows movement
Nest reinforcements	Summons attackers	2 / 3 / 3 solo; 3 / 4 / 4 co-op	Nest perimeter	First 2 s; then 9 / 7 / 6 s by phase	?; 700 ms emergence; 6 solo / 10 co-op offspring cap; occasional locust or mantis escort
Hull contact	35 / hit	1	Contact	1.2 s per target	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-the-brost.glb

enemy:arc-welder · Air / paired welding arc

Arc Welder #

Welding drones that fly in pairs about 8 m apart, sweeping the lane with a crackling arc between them that burns any pilot crossing it. Kill either drone to break the arc.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	40
Collision radius	0.9 m
Base speed	5.5 m/s
Base firing delay	1.2 s
Warning time	0.7 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Welding arc	9 / hit	Pilots crossing the arc	8 m between the pair	Live 0.7 s after the pair settles; one hit per pilot every 0.4 s	; Kill either drone to break the arc
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/foundry.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: crucible-arc-welder.glb

enemy:armored-carrier · Air / directional armor · Crucible Drift: Tug Hauler

Bulwark Carrier #

A slow carrier that tracks, charges, fires a spread, then recovers. Front armor takes 25% damage; exposed rear engines take 175%. Blast direction is measured from the explosion. Crucible Drift Tug Hauler: sparks pour off its core as the scrap hopper spins up, then it flings a fan of 7 tumbling hull plates (12 damage each); shoot them down (two hits each) or slip through a gap.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	180
Collision radius	2.2 m
Base speed	3.2 m/s
Base firing delay	3.3 s
Warning time	0.9 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Charged spread	9 / hit	3	81 m maximum travel	1.2 s tracking + 0.9 s charge + 1.2 s recovery	Not applicable
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-armored-carrier.glb

enemy:fuel-hauler · Air / volatile rammer

Fuel Hauler #

An armoured tanker that closes in, revs for 1 s and rams through your committed position. When destroyed it detonates across 7 m, hurting nearby enemies fully and pilots partly: shoot it where it will take the others with it.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	120
Collision radius	1.8 m
Base speed	3.6 m/s
Base firing delay	2.6 s
Warning time	1 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Ram	30 / hit	Once per run	22.42 m run	1 s windup	; Detonates on death: 90 to enemies within 3 m (falling to 7 m), 40% to pilots
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/foundry.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: crucible-fuel-hauler.glb

enemy:furnace-crawler · Ground / ring of fire

Furnace Crawler #

A walking smelter. Its vents glow white for 1.5 s, then it releases a ring of fire that expands to 13 m at flight height; be inside it or well outside when the front passes. Deal 40 damage while it heats and it cooks off early, blasting everything nearby.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	110
Collision radius	1.5 m
Base speed	1.4 m/s
Base firing delay	3.8 s
Warning time	1.5 s
Base altitude	0.72 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Ring of fire	18 / hit	Once per pilot	13 m ring	1.5 s heat-up; expands over 1.2 s	; 40 damage during heat-up cooks it off: 50 blast to enemies, 45% to pilots
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/foundry.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: crucible-furnace-crawler.glb

enemy:turret · Ground / fixed gun · Crucible Drift: Crane Turret

Gun Turret #

A scattered ground emplacement firing straight, non-homing cannon shells. Its barrel follows the firing direction; primary weapons can hit it even at close range. Crucible Drift Crane Turret: after its warning the boom swings through a 5-shell sweep across your position with fast 24 m/s shells; cross behind the sweep.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	48
Black Horizon base health	26
Collision radius	1.08 m
Base speed	2.05 m/s
Base firing delay	2.8 s
Warning time	1.05 s
Base altitude	0.72 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Cannon shell (non-homing)	22 / hit	1	108 m maximum travel	2.8 s base delay; 1.05 s warning	Not applicable
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-turret.glb

enemy:boss · Air / boss · Crucible Drift: The Forgemaster

Machine Warden #

A rechargeable shield protects its hull. Its dorsal auto turret tracks pilots and fires warned three-round bursts independently of the phase volleys. Sustained fire delays shield recovery; keep moving during the turret warning. Crucible Drift's Forgemaster has no shield. Phase 1 launches Welder Drones and sweeps a molten pour across the lane; phase 2 alternates shockwave rings with a safe gap and the molten pour; phase 3 exposes its core (1.6x damage) as it presses forward spraying a molten spiral and venting heat pulses.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	1050
Collision radius	3.15 m
Base speed	1.1 m/s
Base firing delay	1.65 s
Warning time	0.8 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Auto turret	6 / hit	3	44 m	0.6 s warning; 0.16 s between shots; 2 s cooldown	0; Independent tracking bursts
Rechargeable shield	Absorbs damage	1	Hull protection	20 shield/s after 5 s without damage	0; 300 base shield; scales with co-op boss hull
Warden fan / phase 1	9 / hit	3	81 m maximum travel	0.87 s–1.15 s delay + 0.8 s warning	; Standard profile; phase 1
Warden fan / phase 2	9 / hit	5	90 m maximum travel	0.77 s–1.02 s delay + 0.8 s warning	; Standard profile; phase 2
Warden fan / phase 3	9 / hit	7	99 m maximum travel	0.67 s–0.88 s delay + 0.8 s warning	; Standard profile; phase 3
Hull contact	55 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-boss.glb

enemy:rocket-truck · Ground / guided missile · Crucible Drift: Slag Cannon

Rocket Truck #

A wheeled launcher that warns before firing a briefly homing missile. It locks a pilot position at the start of its warning. Crucible Drift Slag Cannon: lobs a slag shell at the locked point that airbursts into 6 fragments.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	64
Collision radius	1.25 m
Base speed	2.4 m/s
Base firing delay	3 s
Warning time	1.2 s
Base altitude	0.72 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Homing rocket	18 / hit	1	63 m maximum travel	3 s base delay; 1.2 s warning	; Aim locks during warning
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-rocket-truck.glb

enemy:salvo-truck · Ground / missile barrage · Crucible Drift: Slag Cannon

Salvo Truck #

A wheeled launcher that releases three fixed-aim rockets after its warning. Move out of the locked firing lane. Crucible Drift Slag Cannon: lobs three slag shells along the locked lane, each airbursting into fragments.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	64
Collision radius	1.25 m
Base speed	2.4 m/s
Base firing delay	4 s
Warning time	1.2 s
Base altitude	0.72 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Rocket salvo	10 / hit	3	66 m maximum travel	4 s base delay; 1.2 s warning; 0.15 s between rockets	; Aim locks during warning
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-salvo-truck.glb

enemy:drone · Air / skirmisher · Crucible Drift: Welder Drone

Scout Drone #

A light machine scout that advances into the combat lane and fires straight toward the lower battlefield. Its shots do not track pilots. Fragile alone; overlapping groups create the threat. Crucible Drift Welder Drone: fires one rivet round straight down the lane.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	18
Collision radius	0.82 m
Base speed	3.565 m/s
Base firing delay	2.35 s
Warning time	0 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Straight round	9 / hit	1	81 m maximum travel	2.35 s base delay; 0 s warning	; Straight down the battlefield; no player tracking
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-scout.glb

enemy:slag-bomber · Air / strafing bomb run

Slag Bomber #

A furnace barge flying just above the flight lane. After a 0.9 s windup it strafes a committed line over its target, dropping 4 molten slag bombs that burst into burning clouds for 1.6 s. Leave the line before it passes.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	150
Collision radius	2.1 m
Base speed	4.6 m/s
Base firing delay	3.6 s
Warning time	0.9 s
Base altitude	5.2 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Slag bomb run	7 / tick	4 clouds	3.5 m cloud radius	0.9 s windup; strafes at 13 m/s through the committed point; 0.45 s fall	; Clouds burn every 0.4 s for 1.6 s
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/foundry.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: crucible-slag-bomber.glb

enemy:spark-fighter · Air / carrier-launched fighter

Spark Fighter #

A small foundry dart launched in pairs from the Foundry Carrier's bays. It swings to your flank and fires one aimed rivet round every 2.4 s; its nose glows just before each shot. Kill the carrier to stop the launches.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	30
Collision radius	0.9 m
Base speed	7 m/s
Base firing delay	2.4 s
Warning time	0 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	Once; attacker destroyed	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Arcade Test: 2x regular wave counts, 0.5x wave timing, 1.5x approach multiplier, 0.65x regular attack cooldown; bosses use 0.5x cooldown and 1.25x projectile speed. Mission and phase behavior also apply.

Source reference: src/content/foundry.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: crucible-spark-fighter.glb

enemy:torpedo-frigate · Air / interceptable torpedoes · Crucible Drift: Foundry Carrier

Torpedo Frigate #

Twin launch bays warn for 1.2 seconds before releasing two heavy torpedoes. Shoot them down harmlessly, block them, or dodge their committed course. Threatens the ark in Exodus Wake; attack during bay recovery. Crucible Drift Foundry Carrier: fires nothing itself; its bays open and launch two Spark Fighters at a time. Kill it to stop the stream.

CRUCIBLE DRIFT

Base specification

Unupgraded unit values
Property	Value
Base health	400
Collision radius	2.6 m
Base speed	3.5 m/s
Base firing delay	2 s
Warning time	1.2 s
Base altitude	3.8 m

Attack reference

Base attacks; profile and phase rules may modify these values
Attack	Damage / effect	Count	Reach	Timing	Energy / conditions
Heavy torpedoes	24 pilot / 40 ark	2	61.6 m travel; 3 m blast	2 s tracking + 1.2 s warning; 0.4 s between shots; 1.5 s recovery	0; 18 hull each; shootable, shield-interceptable; no homing; eight active maximum
Hull contact	22 / hit	1	Contact	1.2 s per target	Not applicable

Scaling and behavior

Authored singles and later pairs; two new heavies maximum. Counts never multiply. Hull increases 40% per additional pilot. Full warning times in Arcade; ordinary approach/recovery scaling applies. 600 score and regular pickups.

Source reference: src/content/combat.ts · src/content/devCatalog.ts · src/content/catalogComparison.ts · Runtime model: enemy-torpedo-frigate.glb