Defense Turret
Defense Building • Tier 2
Overview
Defense Turrets are automated weapon systems that provide 24/7 protection for your base without requiring player intervention. These intelligent gun emplacements automatically detect and engage hostile creatures within their range, making them essential for defending against nighttime raids and large-scale attacks. Turrets use standard ammunition and require power to operate, but their ability to cover multiple angles simultaneously makes them far more efficient than manual defense. Strategic turret placement can create impenetrable defensive perimeters that allow you to focus on other tasks while your base remains secure.
Stats
| Tier | 2 |
|---|---|
| Power | Consumes 25 kW |
| Category | Defense |
Building Cost
- Steel Plate x15 - Craft at Assembler
- Circuit Board x5 - Craft at Assembler
- Weapon Parts x10 - Craft at Weapons Bench
- Power: 25 kW per turret
- Requires "Base Defense" technology (350 DP)
- Build time: 15 seconds
Usage Details
- Range: 30 meters detection and firing range
- Damage: 20 damage per shot, 2 shots per second
- Ammo Capacity: Holds 200 rounds
- Target Priority: Closest enemy first, then highest threat
- Accuracy: 85% hit rate on moving targets
- Reload: Automatically reloads from connected storage
Strategy Tips
- Place turrets at base entrances and corners for full coverage
- Build overlapping fields of fire - multiple turrets per area
- Keep ammo boxes nearby or connect via conveyor belts
- Elevate turrets on platforms for better range and angles
- Combine with walls to create chokepoints
- Build at least 4 turrets for small base, 8+ for large
- Monitor ammo levels before night - turrets are useless without ammo
- Upgrade to plasma turrets for end-game threats