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Iron Branch

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[e][h]Iron Branch
Iron Branch
A seemingly ordinary branch, its ironlike qualities are bestowed upon the bearer.
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Ability
Active
Recipe
Magic Wand

Iron Branch
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
Targets the ground to plant a happy little tree that lasts for a short duration.
Duration20
Cast Range400

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
7.21
  • Buff Cast range increased from 200 to 400
6.86
  • Buff Can now be used by targeting the ground, planting a happy little tree
    • Lasts 20 seconds
    • 200 Cast Range
6.80
  • Buff Gold cost reduced from 53 to 50

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.

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