Description[]
Normal Mode, previously known as Easy Mode, is the one of the three main gamemodes. It themes around the Volt Union, a fantastical cult led by the eccentric Voltmaster, the only and final boss. It has a total of 20 waves.
Serving as a beginner's first gamemode, Normal Mode is fairly easy to help new players understand the game. Unlike other gamemodes, Normal Mode does not have any flying enemies. Most late-game enemies have electricity resistance or immunity, representing the Volt Union's theme.
When the Ranked-Up modifier is applied, the final boss is Saber Champion. Normal Mode significantly gets more difficult, especially in late-game with the huge health jump with Bolt X and Volt King, as well as Saber Champion possessing much higher health than Voltmaster.
Beating Normal Mode counts towards progression to unlocking Surveyor.
Enemies[]
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Invader Wave 1 |
Charger Wave 2 |
Heavy Wave 4 |
Devotee Wave 5 |
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Basilisk Wave 7 |
Reviver Wave 8 |
Demised Summoned |
Eclipser Wave 9 |
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Gargantuan Wave 11 |
Crystal Wave 12 |
Lava Wave 13 |
Mage Wave 15 |
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Equinox Wave 16 |
Bolt Wave 18 |
Lightning King Wave 19 |
Volt Sentinel Wave 20 |
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Voltmaster Wave 20 |
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Swordsman Wave 1 |
Sprinter Wave 2 |
Armored Wave 4 |
Cuffed Wave 5 |
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Chained Wave 7 |
Builder Wave 8 |
Creation Summoned |
Static Wave 9 |
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Gargantuan X Wave 11 |
Frost Wave 12 |
Cursed Fire Wave 13 |
Summoner Wave 15 |
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Gem Summoned |
Equinox Wave 16 |
Bolt X Wave 18 |
Volt King Wave 19 |
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Volt Sentinel Wave 20 |
Saber Champion Wave 20 |
Strategy[]
In Standard[]
- Due to Normal Mode's fairly easy difficulty, beginner towers such as Gunslinger, Sharpshooter or even Slinger is sufficient.
- Expensive late-game towers such as Lightbeamer and Electricizer is not recommended as it can be difficult to completely upgrade them.
- Similarly, economy towers like Market and Businessman are not recommended due to the easy difficultly and low wave count.
- In early-game, spamming a couple of 0-2 Slingers or 0-0 Gunslinger is effective.
- Rushing for 2-3 Sharpshooter is suggested as well, being able to hold most early-game waves on its own.
- Freezer can help stall enemies, however it does not do any damage.
- 3-X/4-X Crossbower can help deal with crowd control for Demised spawned by Revivers and Crystals.
- Path 2 Slinger and Demolitionists are good alternatives as well.
- Freezer can help stall threatening enemies such as Bolt, however some enemies are immune to it, and it does not deal much damage.
- Cheap and high-DPS towers such as 4-0 Sharpshooter, 2-4 Gunslinger and Vulcan should be sufficient late-game to defeat Bolts, Lightning Kings and Voltmaster himself.
In Ranked-Up[]
- From early game to mid game, the strategy would be similar but stronger as it is not different to the standard variant.
- However, instead of using beginner towers such as Slinger, it is recommended to use stronger towers such as Sniper.
- Wave 18 is when a huge difficulty spike arises, due to Bolt X's debut and massive health jump.
- The sudden jump in health in late-game with Bolt X, Volt King and Saber Champion can make Ranked-Up Normal extremely difficult, or even outright impossible if not prepared properly.
- Freezer can freeze Bolt X, preventing it from advancing while allowing towers to attack.
- Stun towers, particularly bottom path Electricizer and Mechanic, can slow down Volt King.
- Cheap bait towers such as Slinger can bait Saber Champion into attacking them instead.
- High DPS towers, such as Electricizer, Lightbeamer and Vulcan while supported by Bugler can defeat these enemies.
- As such, it is recommended to play in multiplayer rather than solo.
- One or two players can use Market to farm for cash early-game and later placing high DPS towers late-game to deal with said enemies, while other players defend or play supports.
- The sudden jump in health in late-game with Bolt X, Volt King and Saber Champion can make Ranked-Up Normal extremely difficult, or even outright impossible if not prepared properly.
Dialogues[]
Character | Wave | Dialogue |
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Wave 1, about Invader | "The assault has begun, so start placing down some units!" |
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Wave 2, about Charger | "Quicker enemies incoming! If they sneak past, try and place more towers." |
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Wave 4, about Heavy | "We may need more firepower for these incoming Heavies. Be warned." |
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Wave 7, about Basilisk | "Strange. I see a rock sculpture heading towards the battlefield." "Point is, it looks tough, so be ready for a strong enemy! |
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Wave 8, about Reviver | "Beware, they're starting to revive dead enemies!" "They're quite a pain if they sneak past, so deal with them quickly." |
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Wave 9, about Eclipser | "Incoming Eclipsers! Be careful - they put the speed of the Chargers to shame." |
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Wave 10, before Gargantuan comes | "Enemy intel update... They're sending out a super strong threat! The catch? He's very slow." |
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Wave 11, about Gargantuan | "Beware of the Gargantuan, his shield can absorb a lot of damage before breaking. Damaging shields don't give us cash.." |
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Wave 12, about Crystal | "Hey, tell this to any of those Freezer units if you've got any." "You're useless. Give up. These Crystals are immune to your guns." |
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Wave 15, about Mage | "Incoming Mages, their magic can speed up nearby enemies. Focus your fire on them!" |
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Wave 16, about Equinox | "Recall the Eclipsers? They're sending in an Equinox, which spawns these pests when they die." |
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Wave 18, about Bolt | "The builk of their assault is arriving, ramp up your defenses!" "Ne-ed a seco-nd here. I think somethings tampering with our ne-twork.." |
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Wave 19 | "You have just committed an act of spiritual treason. What do you have to say?"
"Silence? That's how you conduct yourself? No matter. Your fate has already been decided." |
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Wave 20 | "To all humans, I shall punish you for your unruly crimes against the divine!" |
Character | Wave | Dialogue |
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Wave 1, about Invader | "The assault has begun. We're up against Invader-class enemies, so you are most likely fine." |
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Wave 2, about Charger | "Upgrade or place some towers to deal with these next quicker enemies." |
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Wave 4, about Heavy | "More firepower is necessary - these units are especially strong against our more weaker towers." |
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Wave 5, about Devotee | "A combination of the Charger and the Heavy. These Devotees are our next foe." |
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Wave 7, about Basilisk | "How is... that moving?", "Whatever it is, it looks strong! Focus fire!" |
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Wave 8, about Reviver | "Entity-spawning units are here. Their usage of foreign technology is quite strange..." |
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Wave 9, about Eclipser | "These white and black donned units are especially quick. Be prepared for the threat." |
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Wave 10, before Gargantuan comes | "Strong enemies inbound next wave. Prepare your towers." |
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Wave 11, about Gargantuan | "Tough enemies mean tougher bullets. The Gargantuan is our next enemy." |
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Wave 12, about Crystal | "Hey, tell this to any of those Freezer units if you've got any.", "You're useless. Give up. These Crystals are immune to your guns." |
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Wave 13, about Lava | "Right. They're also immune to flames." |
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Wave 15, about Mage | "Are you aware of the Gargantuans? If I'm correct, there's another enemy that can energize it." |
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Wave 16, about Equinox | "This one can spawn in the fast guys. An eclipser carrier, if you will." |
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Wave 17, before Bolt comes | "You can ease up a bit. Things aren't as intense right now." |
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Wave 18, about Bolt | "This is important. Our biggest threat that can end this whole operation are these quick units, as known as the Bolts."
"Electri- -ferenc- -sta- -dby." |
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Wave 19 | "You have just commited an act of spiritual treason. What do you have to say?"
"Are you of the quiet type? No matter. Your fate has already been decided." |
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Wave 20 | "To all humans, I shall punish you for your unruly crimes against the divine!" |
Character | Wave | Dialogue |
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Wave 1, about Invader | "Here come these Invaders! I don't expect much trouble coming from them." |
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Wave 2, about Charger | "The enemy is starting to send in quick units! Get some upgrades to fend them off." |
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Wave 5, about Heavy | "Scratch that thought, we need more firepower! Get extra support to take them down!" |
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Wave 7, about Devotee | "Strange... these guys are pretty secretive. Keep doing what you're doing, its working." |
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Wave 9, about Basilisk | "How is... that moving?", "Whatever it is, it looks strong! Focus fire!" |
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Wave 11, about Reviver | "Here's another big one. Looks like it can create some sort of entity, whatever that means." |
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Wave 14, about Eclipser | "Eclipsers are closing the distance fast! Come on, get some high-range towers!" |
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Wave 15, before Gargantuan comes | "Warning! Something's coming next wave, but I can only guess what it is!" |
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Wave 16, about Gargantuan | "Oh...", "That thing's big. Please break it's shield.." |
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Wave 17, about defeating Gargantuan. | "You killed that Gargantuan! Thought you wouldn't make it!" |
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Wave 18, about Crystal | "Hey, tell this to any of those Freezer units if you've got any.", "You're useless. Give up, these guys are immune to you." |
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Wave 20, about Lava | "And they're also immune to flames. Can't forget that." |
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Wave 22, about Mage | "Hey, you know that tanky enemy right?. If I'm correct, there's another enemy that can energize it! I don't care what you're doing, kill it first!" |
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Wave 24, about Equinox | "This one can spawn in the fast guys. An eclipser carrier, if you will." |
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Wave 18, about Bolt | "Sorry if I'm shocking you, but this is important!", "This ones really fast! It's even stronger than those Gargantuans units! Kill it!" |
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Wave 27 | "Th-es, dan-g elec-tric, ene-mies.. Kee-ps cutti-ng m..e- out" |
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Wave 29 | "No more." |
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Wave 30 | "Your final stand has arrived. Surrender at once!" |
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Trivia[]
- The icon for Normal Mode still uses Voltmaster's previous design, when he was called Lord Swordmaster.
- This is also seen in the icon of the badge and contract for beating Voltmaster.
- Originally, Normal Mode had 30 waves, later reduced to 20 waves to make matches faster.
- Due to this change, a late-game enemy called Awakened Devotee was removed from the wave structure and can only be seen in Randomizer.
- While standard enemy health has been adjusted to reflect this change, Ranked-Up enemies did not, resulting in Bolt X, Volt King and Saber Champions' large health boost relative to standard enemies or enemies around it.
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