Glacier
Releases glacial spikes over time that deal {[min_glacier_damage]}-{[max_glacier_damage]} to enemies that touch them and freeze them for {[freeze_length]} seconds. This ball and its glacial spikes also deal {[min_earthquake_damage]}-{[max_earthquake_damage]} damage to nearby units.
Glacier
Quick Reference
- Type: Evolution ball (Earthquake + Freeze)
- Effect: Releases glacial spikes over time. Spikes deal damage and freeze enemies on hit
- Solo tier: S (king of crowd control)
- Role: Crowd control / sustained damage
Rating
Glacier is the versatile S-tier that pairs freeze CC with persistent damage. Periodic ice spikes deal damage and freeze enemies — a uniquely powerful combination. Frozen enemies stop moving, which amplifies every other ball you have: Assassin lands consistent backstabs, Hemorrhage stacks faster, Inferno hits clusters easier.
The "stop movement" control becomes invaluable in Pit 20+ high-speed waves. Frozen enemies can't damage you, so Glacier is offense + defense in one slot.
Evolution Recipe
| Material A | Material B | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Freeze | Glacier |
Both are base balls. Earthquake also leads into Magma/Overgrowth/Sandstorm, so its acquisition opens many evolution branches.
Build Paths
| Build | Order | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier + Assassin | Glacier + Assassin | Freeze for guaranteed backstab |
| Glacier + Hemorrhage | Glacier + Hemorrhage | Frozen targets stack bleed faster |
| Glacier + Nosferatu | Glacier + Nosferatu | Freeze whole field, mosquitoes feast |
| Glacier + Inferno | Glacier + Inferno | Spread burn to held enemies |
Best Characters
- The Empty Nester — Main-ball-damage focused; Glacier holds enemies for safe DPS
- The Shieldbearer — Shield reflections deploy spikes from multiple angles
- The Tactician — Turn-based mode lines up freeze + follow-up perfectly
Best Passives
- Frozen Spike — All freeze-related amps
- Wagon Wheel — +30% wall hit DPS
- Eyeball — AoE amp
- Lightning Bug — Universal AoE booster
Playstyle Tips
- Always pair with another DPS ball: Glacier alone lacks raw damage
- Boss fight essential: holding a boss still in Pit 20+ saves runs
- Freezes stack duration: consecutive hits extend freeze time
TL;DR
Glacier is the support S-tier that makes every other ball stronger. Offense + defense in one slot, perfect with Assassin or Hemorrhage builds.