Iron Branch
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Iron Branch
A seemingly ordinary branch, its ironlike qualities are bestowed upon the bearer.
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Ability
Active
Recipe
Total Cost
50
Availability
Category
Bought From
Notes
Shareable
Disassemble
General[edit]
Iron Branch (colloquially known as Branch) is an Attribute item available at the Home Shop under Basic.
Although the Iron Branch only grants a single point of strength, agility, and intelligence, the gold cost per stat is highly cost effective. It can also be used on the ground to plant a tree.
Abilities[edit]
Plant Tree
Targeting
Point Target
Point Target
Targets the ground to plant a happy little tree that lasts for a short duration.
Duration | 20 |
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Cast Range | 400 |
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Notes
- Provides double healing duration when consumed by a Tango.
- The tree has a visually unique appearance from other trees.
- Using this ability consumes the Iron Branch.
Strategy[edit]
Cost Effectiveness[edit]
The Iron Branch is a very attractive item because of its low cost. It's always useful to fill up most of your empty inventory slots with branches at the start of each game.
Path Blocking[edit]
Planting the tree can block narrow paths, allowing the user to escape or trap enemies when using the ability wisely.
Recent Changes[edit]
Version | Balance Changes |
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7.21 | |
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6.86 | |
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6.80 | |
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Additional Content[edit]
Trivia[edit]
- The tree planting ability was inspired by painter Bob Ross who was well known for painting "happy little trees" during his television show. The visual model of the tree in-game also reflects Bob Ross's style, with small flourishes and flowers around the tree. A month and a half before the tree planting ability was added, a resurgence in Bob Ross's popularity occurred during Twitch Creative's The Joy of Painting marathon, celebrating Bob Ross's 73rd birthday.