Thwacker

Thwacker

Taxonomy Gremlin Family, Elite Class Defenses of the Gremlin family: Weak to damage Resistant to damage Neutral to & damage

The Thwacker is a monster.

Traits

Most of the time, higher tier monsters have all the abilities of preceding tiers, with increased intensity.

Thwacker Traits by Tier

All Tiers

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Thwackers are the largest Gremlins found in the Clockworks and are also the most aggressive, using health capsules to tirelessly pursue knights that disturb their many operations. These Gremlins attack with an axe similar to the Thwack Hammer by either throwing or swinging it, which can cause a stunning status. Thwackers can belong to Tenderfoot, Ironclaw, or Darkfang clans, depending on which tier they appear in. In deeper tiers, Thwackers become even more aggressive and more conscious of their health. In Tier 3, they will flee and shield against your attacks if they are nearing their demise.

Gremlin Thwackers deal split Normal and Elemental damage.

Tier 2

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• Can attack again after its first swing or throwing its axe. Also becomes more agile and swiftly moves across distances.

Tier 3

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• These Gremlins have a shield on their backs that blocks all attacks from behind. They also gain the ability to perform a sudden, 360 degree spin with their axe if knights are nearby.

Strategy

Guide: Thwacker Combat

Thwackers are rather annoying due to their speed and the fact that they are usually found in groups (potentially of several dozen thwackers in deconstruction zones). Here are a few important tips for defeating these dangerous gremlins:

• Thwackers will start to idle when low on health. Knock them down with a slash from your sword.
• Thwackers in higher tiers will idle in corners (usually on spikes or brambles) and will recover themselves if left alone. This is particularly annoying when done by Darkfang Thwackers as they are immune to rear attacks and often end up facing the wall.
• Thwackers have a short recovering time after their charged melee attack. Take advantage of this by counterattacking the Gremlins.
• Be aware of the Darkfang Thwacker's sudden spin attack. Handguns might be useful, but remember that Thwackers will dodge guns and any other attacks that remotely resemble a projectile (such as a Shard Bomb, the Avenger and Faust line's charge attacks, and even the explosions created by a charge attack of the Brandish line).

Quick Glance Gear:

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• Acheron
• Grim Repeater

Notes

The Grinchlin Thwacker alludes to the Dr. Seuss story How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

History

• This monster has been encountered since release 2011-04-04 when the game officially launched.

List

Tenderfoot Thwacker

Monstrous Profile

Tier 1 Description An inexperienced Thwacker of the Tenderfoot clan. Notes This monster behaves like the others. See above strategy for combat and equip effective gear. Combat Axe Swing Axe Toss Use Health Capsule Loot Depth and Material Drops: Depth 1 and below: Blue Shard Red Shard Bronze Bolt Spark Plug Depth 4 and below: Frayed Fabric Gremlin Gizmo Depth 8 and below: Fine Fabric Unstable Core Depth 13 and below: Meteor Mote Miracloth Depth 18 and below: Silverweave Volcanic Iron As well as Crowns, Hearts, Heat, a Vitapod, and/or a Pickup. Encounter Random Spawn This monster has a very high chance to spawn in these areas: Clockwork Tunnels (All areas) Mechanized Mile Gremlin Grounds Wild Path Deconstruction Zone (All levels) Battle Arena Treasure Vault Guaranteed Spawn This monster can always be found in these areas: Jigsaw Valley (All levels) 2-2 Mission: The Phantom Mask: Creeping Cavern Emergency Outflow Expansion Mission: Operation Crimson Hammer: Storming the Walls Silence the Guns Flank the Frontlines Clear the Gatehouse Engines of War

Ironclaw Thwacker

Monstrous Profile

Tier 2 Description An adept Thwacker of the Ironclaw clan. Notes This monster behaves like the others. See above strategy for combat and equip effective gear. Combat Axe Swing Axe Toss Use Health Capsule Dash Loot Depth and Material Drops: Depth 1 and below: Blue Shard Red Shard Bronze Bolt Spark Plug Depth 4 and below: Frayed Fabric Gremlin Gizmo Depth 8 and below: Fine Fabric Unstable Core Depth 13 and below: Meteor Mote Miracloth Depth 18 and below: Silverweave Volcanic Iron As well as Crowns, Hearts, Heat, a Vitapod, and/or a Pickup. Encounter Random Spawn This monster has a very high chance to spawn in these areas: Clockwork Tunnels (All areas) Mechanized Mile Gremlin Grounds Wild Path Compound (All levels) Deconstruction Zone (All levels) Battle Arena Treasure Vault Guaranteed Spawn This monster can always be found in these areas: Jigsaw Valley (All levels) Ironclaw Munitions Factory: Abandoned Assembly Warfare Workshop 4-2 Mission: A New Threat: The Lab 6-2 Mission: Sewer Stash: Weapons Cache 6-2 Mission: Built to Destroy! Dangerous Mission: Compound 42: Outer Facility Containment Expansion Mission: Operation Crimson Hammer: Storming the Walls Silence the Guns Flank the Frontlines Clear the Gatehouse Engines of War

Darkfang Thwacker

Monstrous Profile

Tier 3 Description An elite Thwacker of the Darkfang clan. Notes This monster behaves like the others. See above strategy for combat and equip effective gear. Combat Axe Swing Axe Toss Spin Attack Dash Back shield Use Health Capsule Loot Depth and Material Drops: Depth 1 and below: Blue Shard Red Shard Bronze Bolt Spark Plug Depth 4 and below: Frayed Fabric Gremlin Gizmo Depth 8 and below: Fine Fabric Unstable Core Depth 13 and below: Meteor Mote Miracloth Depth 18 and below: Silverweave Volcanic Iron It has a rare chance to drop a Darkfang Shield. As well as Crowns, Hearts, Heat, a Vitapod, and/or a Pickup. Encounter Random Spawn This monster has a very high chance to spawn in these areas: Clockwork Tunnels (All areas) Mechanized Mile Gremlin Grounds Wild Path Compound (All levels) Deconstruction Zone (All levels) Battle Arena Treasure Vault Guaranteed Spawn This monster can always be found in these areas: Jigsaw Valley (All levels) Shadow Lair: Ironclaw Munitions Factory 4-2 Mission: A New Threat: The Lab 8-2 Mission: The Great Escape: The Yard 9-2 Mission: The Gauntlet: Last Stand 10-1 Mission: Breaking in the Recruits: Operation Greenhorn 10-2 Mission: Shadowplay: Throne Room Dangerous Mission: Compound 42: Outer Facility Containment Expansion Mission: Operation Crimson Hammer: Storming the Walls Silence the Guns Flank the Frontlines Clear the Gatehouse Engines of War

Void Thwacker

Monstrous Profile

Tier 3 Description These dark monsters are Swarm-Infested, so they offer absolutely no Crowns, Heat, Materials, or Vials, and seemingly never stop spawning. Notes Its defenses are enhanced on a Swarm Seed. These thwackers carry a purple Striker-like weapon, similar to the Phantoms. They curiously resemble Ironclaw Thwackers but, unlike them, they seem to be incapable of throwing their Striker-like weapon. Combat Striker Swing Use Health Capsule Dodge Loot Only hearts. Encounter Guaranteed Spawn This monster can always be found in these areas: Unknown Passage: A Descent into Darkness 10-1 Mission: It Came From Below: Into the Maw A Descent into Darkness 10-2 Mission: Dreams and Nightmares: A Step Beyond Descent into Darkness

Grinchlin Thwacker

Monstrous Profile

All Tiers Description An Ironclaw Thwacker who is willing to ruin Winterfest and even destroy Impostoclaus! Notes Can use a basic Axe Swing attack and toss his axe from long range. Can attack again after its first swing or throwing its axe. Also becomes more agile and swiftly moves across distances. Combat Axe Swing Axe Toss Dash Loot This monster does not drop loot. Encounter Guaranteed Spawn This monster can always be found in these areas: Event Mission: Save Winterfest!: Alleys of Emberlight Silent Emberlight Event Dangerous Mission: Grinchlin Assault!: Ascent Summit Mysterious Rooms (only during Winterfest event)

See Also

• Monsters
• Bosses
• Exploration
• Geography
• NPC