Ion Blaster is the oldest Weapon in the Chicken Invaders series, appearing in every game.
It functions as a basic spread shot weapon, firing multiple bullets spread out evenly.
History[]
Ion Blaster is the only weapon in Chicken Invaders 1 and the starting weapon in The Next Wave and Revenge of the Yolk. It went through the most revisions out of all weapons:
- The first version in Chicken Invaders 1.
- The redesigned version in The Next Wave, with double bullets and decreased bullet count.
- The version seen in the flash version of The Next Wave, introducing triple bullets and decreasing the bullet count even more.
- The version seen in the episodes following The Next Wave, which is similar to that game's but weaker.
- The current version seen in Universe, that returns to Chicken Invaders 1's bullet barrage roots.
This page describes the latest version of this weapon.
Strategy[]
Ion Blaster fires multiple red ions that are spread out evenly and accelerate as they go. Each Power Level upgrade adds more bullets, with the final one having 13. Its firerate is decent, and can be increased through Boosters. The default overheat time on the starter Heat Sink is 8 seconds, better than most weapons. However, it's hard to deal concentrated fire with this weapon, as you have to get very close to the enemies. ⚡10 and above add big ions that help out with it.
Its Gift is always unlocked.
Pros
- High overall damage on all power levels, beating most weapons.
- Dozens of bullets and the spread help clear out enemies quickly.
- Decent firerate and overheat time.
- Lightweight weapon, doesn't use up much reactor power.
Cons
- Concentrated fire can be problematic, especially on small targets.
- Its multiple bullets are likely to set off Coward Chickens.
- Damage falls off on bosses, unless you get really close.
It's a member of the Fire group, so it has its weaknesses and strengths.
Enemies and Bosses that are weak to the Fire group:
- Big Chicken (Revenge of the Yolk only)
- Egg
- Mother-Hen Ship's Shell (Ultimate Omelette)
- Planetary Egg City
- The Henperor's Apprentice
- Ice Cubed
- Henlley's Comet
- Magnetic Manipulator
- Feather Brain
- Chiller Chicken
Enemies and Bosses that are strong against the Fire group:
- It Gets Cold In Space
- Attack of the Giant Crab (Ultimate Omelette only)
- Thundercluck's Guitar
- Phoenix Chicken
- Burgermeister™ 3000 (except for his eyes)
Item[]
Like other weapons, the Ion Blaster exists as an item that can be bought either in the Galactic Store or at Heroware stores. Its price in the galactic shop is 150 
, and upgrades cost 4350 in total, with each one costing more than the previous one. Without upgrading, it weighs 180kg and uses up 100 KW of energy. After fully upgrading, it weighs 340kg and uses up 275 KW of energy.
Power Levels[]
This weapon has 12 power levels, the default amount.
| Image | Name | Description |
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Projectiles: One Small from the center outlet Base damage per volley: 300 (1x300) | |
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Projectiles: Two Small from the near outlets Base damage per volley: 600 (2x300) | |
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Projectiles: Three Small from the center and mid outlets Base damage per volley: 900 (3x300) | |
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Mid outlet projectiles are fired 5.5 degrees outward. Whenever two projectiles are fired from the same outlet, their origin points and angles are slightly shifted. Projectiles: Four Small from the center and mid outlets | |
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Far outlet projectiles are fired 11.5 degrees outward. Projectiles: Five Small from the center, mid and far outlets | |
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Projectiles: Six Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 1800 (6x300) | |
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Projectiles: Seven Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 2100 (7x300) | |
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Projectiles: Eight Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 2400 (8x300) | |
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Projectiles: Nine Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 2700 (9x300) | |
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Projectiles: Ten Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 3000 (10x300) | |
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Projectiles: One Big from the center outlet, ten Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 3425 (1x425 + 10x300) | |
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Projectiles: Three Big from the center and mid outlets, ten Small from the center, mid and far outlets Base damage per volley: 4275 (3x425 + 10x300) |
Projectiles[]
This weapon has two types of projectiles.
| Image | Name | Damage | Description |
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Used in: all power levels
Behavior: once fired, starts accelerating; can go forward or to the sides | ||
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Used in: the last two power levels
Behavior: once fired, starts accelerating; can go forward or to the sides |
Trivia[]
- The internal name for its shooting sound is "default weapon".
