When to use it
Turret & Arrow: Adds a burst across your flank. Turn the side toward a large target before using it.
Ice Mine & Mortar: Covers a flank when targets do not stay directly behind you. Keep its upgrades secondary.
Side Ballista uses the side slot. Read the automatic attack and active ability separately, then choose upgrades for the attack that actually connects along your route.
Budget 1200 silver for the purchase between runs.
Build and upgrade choices
Check the upgrade workshop for the named branches, tiers and rarity effects. An active-ability upgrade does not automatically improve the normal automatic attack.
Choose a firing or collision angle that lets you leave after attacking. Develop the core damage source before spreading every upgrade across support equipment.
Version changes
- 0.9.9 — Side Ballista active fire was strengthened and automatic fire weakened. Save the active burst for a target aligned with your flank.
Explore the Side Ballista upgrade tree →
Compare active, automatic and special effects by tier and rarity.
At a glance
- Slot
- side
- Unlock price
- 1200 silver
Automatic attack
| Projectile type | Arrow |
|---|---|
| Free flight | Yes |
Active ability
| Projectile type | Arrow |
|---|---|
| Free flight | Yes |
| Passes through enemies | Yes |