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'''Grinchlin Assault!''' is an [[:Category:Events|event]]-exclusive [[Mission|Prestige Mission]].
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|name          = {{PAGENAME}}
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|event name    = Winterfest
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|type          = danger
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|host rank    = 7-1
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|combat floors = 2
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|stratum      =
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*Monsters: {{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} {{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{Monster_Icons|Slime}}
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*Status: {{status|fire}} {{status|freeze}}
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|NPCs          =
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*[[Tenzhill]]
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|soundtrack    =
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*A Perfect Snowball
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Second and Third Floor:
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*Mettle of a Gremlin
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
[[File:Mission-Grinchlin Assault.png|thumb|120px|Grinchlin Assault on the Mission Interface.]]
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{{MissionOverview
'''Prerequisites:'''
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|description = Warning: This is a Dangerous Mission! <br><br> On behalf of Impostoclaus, Spiral HQ has located the base of operations of the nefarious Grinchlins. It's time to take the fight to them and end their Winterfest terrorism once and for all. But it won't be an easy task.<br><br>Those who accept this mission must climb Mount Krampus, a perilous trek filled with Grinchlin ambushes and icy deathtraps. Along the way you will find shelters that allow you to collect Grinchlin treasures and escape the mountain, or press on toward the summit for even greater rewards! Just be warned: Grinchlins and their allies are a stingy lot and will not drop ANY loot. All the treasures to be found on Mount Krampus are at the shelters. And should you pass on them for greater rewards ahead, you risk losing everything if you fail!<br><br>Some say that on the very summit of Mount Krampus lies a stash of Grinchlin loot that may contain treasures none have ever seen before...
  
'''Description:'''
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|objective = The Grinchlins have sabotaged Winterfest for the last time. Take the fight to them!
''On behalf of Impostoclaus, Spiral HQ has located the base of operations of the nefarious Grinchlins. It's time to take the fight to them and end their Winterfest terrorism once and for all. But it won't be an easy task.
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''Those who accept the mission must climb Mount Krampus, a perilous trek filled with Grinchlin ambushes and icy deathtraps. Along the way you will find shelters that allow you to collect Grinchlin treasures and escape the mountain, or press on toward(sic) the summit for even greater rewards! Just be warned: Grinchlins and their allies are a stingy lot and will not drop ANY loot. All the treasures to be found on Mount Krampus are at the shelters. And should you pass on them for greater rewards ahead, you risk losing everything if you fail!
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==Gate Map==
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Gate Map}}
  
''Some say on the very summit of Mount Krampus lies a stash of Grinchlin loot that may contain treasures none have ever seen before...
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==Notes==
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[[File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 4.png|thumb|right|The player must choose.]]
  
'''Objective:'''
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The player must be at least [[Player Rank|ranked Defender (7-1)]] to host this mission.
The Grinchlins have sabotaged Winterfest for the last time. Take the fight to them!
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==Runthrough==
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Unlike most levels, the elevator animates going up instead of down. This is because the player is "ascending" Mount Krampus, even though the next floor is a deeper depth. {{opinion/small}}: Players hypothesize that the mountain is upside-down in the Clockworks, but it is enormous and has its own gravity generator, so when it is stood upon, the perspective is of a properly oriented mountain. Thus, players can climb up a mountain while descending into deeper depths.
===Ascent===
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'''Monsters''':
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Knocker#Gremlin Knocker|Gremlin Knocker]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Mender#Darkfang Mender|Darkfang Mender]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Demo#Darkfang Demo|Darkfang Demo]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Thwacker#Grinchlin_Thwacker|Grinchlin Thwacker]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{Status|fire}} [[Scorcher#Grinchlin_Scorcher|Grinchlin Scorcher]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{Status|fire}} [[Mortafire#Blazing Mortafire|Blazing Mortafire]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Knocker#Gremlin Cooler|Gremlin Cooler]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} [[Greaver#Humbug|Humbug]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} [[Trojan]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} [[Lichen#Giant Lichen Colony|Giant Lichen Colony]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} {{Status|fire}} [[Glop Drop#Spice Drop|Spice Drop]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} {{Status|fire}} [[Lichen#Oiler|Oiler]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Jelly#Ice Cube|Ice Cube]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Polyp#Polar Polyp|Polar Polyp]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} [[Lumber]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} [[Retrode]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{status|fire}} [[Red Rover]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Slush Puppy]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Battlepod]]
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===Summit===
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Mount Krampus alludes to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus Krampus], who punishes bad children during the winter holidays. Mount Krampus likely also alludes to Mount Crumpit from ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Grinch_stole_Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas]''. The Grinchlins and the [[Humbug Hat]] costume also allude to that work.
'''Monsters''':
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Mender#Darkfang Mender|Darkfang Mender]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Demo#Darkfang Demo|Darkfang Demo]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Thwacker#Grinchlin_Thwacker|Grinchlin Thwacker]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Ghostmane_Stalker#Grinchlin_Stalker|Grinchlin Stalker]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{Status|fire}} [[Scorcher#Grinchlin_Scorcher|Grinchlin Scorcher]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} [[Greaver#Humbug|Humbug]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} [[Trojan]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} [[Lichen#Giant Lichen Colony|Giant Lichen Colony]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Glop Drop#Snow Drop|Snow Drop]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Slime}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Jelly#Ice Cube|Ice Cube]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} [[Gun Puppy#Rocket Puppy|Rocket Puppy]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Silversap]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Sleetrode]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Slush Puppy]]
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*{{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Battlepod]] (Boss)
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== Notes ==
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After most battle areas, the player has the option to loot [[Grinchlin Treasure Box]]es and end the mission, or continue up the mountain for larger treasure caches. Every treasure cache cannot be looted in a single mission - the player must choose to loot or continue, not both. At the summit is the largest cache. This cache contains many boxes, one of which is the only source of the 4* trinket components for the [[Grand Solstice Ring]].
This mission is a Danger Mission first made available in the 2013 Winterfest Event.
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After every battle segment, the player has the option to loot treasure boxes and end the mission, or continue up the mountain for larger treasure caches. Every treasure cache cannot be looted in a single mission - the player must choose to loot or ascend, not both. At the summit is the largest cache, which can be looted before the final elevator back to Haven.
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If a Mender revives a Grinchlin Thwacker or a Grinchlin Scorcher, they will turn into the regular Darkfang version.  
  
Components for the [[Grand Solstice Ring]] have a chance to be found in Treasure Boxes at the summit of this mission.  
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===History===
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*{{release|2013-12-11}}: Mission introduced  during the third [[Winterfest]].
  
If a Darkfang Mender revives a Grinchlin Thwacker or a Grinchlin Scorcher, they will turn into a regular [[Thwacker#Darkfang Thwacker|Darkfang Thwacker]] or a [[Scorcher#Darkfang Scorcher|Darkfang Scorcher]] respectively.
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== Recommendations ==
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[[File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 2.png|thumb|right|Avoid hazards by hiding in nooks and crannies.]]
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=== Strategy ===
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{{Note-Strategy}}
  
Mount Krampus refers to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus Krampus], who punishes bad children at Christmas. Mount Krampus probably also alludes to Mount Crumpit from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Grinch_stole_Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas]. The Grinchlins and the Humbug Hat reward also allude to that work.
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Because this Danger Mission pits the player against many different classes of monsters, there isn't a specific loadout that ensures a good defense against everything unless the player wishes to invest in [[Unique Variant]]s.  
  
===Strategy===
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The [[Maskeraith]] battle sprite is a popular choice for this mission due to its [[Deadly Shadow Cloak]] ultimate. This allows players to take down the final Battlepod quickly using powerful charge weapons such as the [[Blitz Needle]] or [[Grim Repeater]], when otherwise a respawning Mender and various deadly enemies make the task difficult. The Maskeraith's 3rd ability is also useful for finding [[Grinchlin Stalker]]s. The [[Seraphynx]] is a popular choice for replenishing hp, and its 3rd ability allows speedrunning past hazards.
{{opinion}}
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Because this Danger Mission has a lot of different classes of monsters, there isn't a specific set that ensures you a good defense against everything. It would be a good idea to equip an elemental resistant [[:Category:Helmets_providing_Elemental_defense|helmet]] and [[:Category:Armors_providing_Elemental_defense|armor]]. It is also recommended that you equip a shield like the [[Crest of Almire]] or the [[Grey Owlite Shield]]. Your weapons should deal [[Damage#Elemental_Damage|elemental damage]] and [[Damage#Shadow_Damage|shadow damage]]. Don't forget to have a status resistance against [[fire]] and [[freeze]].
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Battling to the summit mandates time and planning. The summit is not required for mission success. "Success" depends on accomplishing personal player goals:
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Ensure you have high [[fire]] and [[freeze]] resistance, with more focus on fire. Equip an elemental resistant [[:Category:Helmets_providing_Elemental_defense|helmet]] and [[:Category:Armor_providing_Elemental_defense|armor]]. The fiends in this level are easily dealt with, so loadouts should not be too concerned with shadow defense.
  
If the goal is simply to collect materials for crafting gear while maintaining Spark of Life inventory, players can spam the lower levels without going to the summit, choosing to loot the earlier caches and repeat. This is a good option if your game tends to lag, as the condensed hazards in this mission can take heavy tolls on your knight's hp at any given moment. The only reason to go to the summit repeatedly is to search for Silver or Gold solstice rings, challenge yourself, or obtain a balance between material collecting efficiency and personal time spent playing.
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The [[Omegaward]] is likely the best shield option because its defenses are excellent for this mission, and its movement speed penalty is hardly noticeable when the player has to deal with {{exploration|Mush Block}} and {{exploration|Falling Mush}} hazards throughout each level. If the player does not have an Omegaward, then the [[Heater Shield]] or [[Grey Owlite Shield]] are good choices.
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Weapons should deal [[Damage#Elemental_Damage|elemental]] and [[Damage#Shadow_Damage|shadow]] damage.
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Battling to the summit mandates time and planning. The summit is not required for mission success. "Success" depends on accomplishing personal player goals. If the goal is simply to collect materials for crafting gear while maintaining [[Spark of Life|Sparks of Life]], players can spam the lower levels without going to the summit, choosing to loot the earlier caches and repeat. This is a good option if your game tends to lag, as the condensed hazards in this mission can take heavy tolls on your knight's hp at any given moment. The only reason to go to the summit repeatedly is to search for Silver or Gold solstice rings, challenge yourself, and/or find a balance between material collecting efficiency and personal time spent playing.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
Click images to see larger versions of them.
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<gallery widths=200px heights=150px>
<gallery perrow=2>
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File:SpiralKnights News 98-big.png|Related [[news]] art.
File:Map-Lobby-Grinchlin Assault.png|Map of the lobby of "Grinchlin Assault!"
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File:Loading Screen-Grinchlin Assault!.jpg|The loading background for levels of Mount Krampus.
File:Map-Lobby-Grinchlin Assault-Strategic.png|Strategic map of the lobby.
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 5.png|This lone [[Grinchlin Treasure Box]] has a chance to drop 4* trinket components for the [[Grand Solstice Ring]].
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File:Map-Ascent.png|Map of the first combat floor, "Ascent."
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File:Map-Ascent-Strategic.png|A strategic map of "Ascent."
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</gallery>
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<gallery perrow=2>
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File:Map-Summit.png|Map of the second combat floor, "Summit."
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File:Map-Summit-Strategic.png|A strategic map of "Summit."
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 1.png|pending
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 2.png|pending
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 3.png|pending
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 4.png|pending
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-Grinchlin Assault Gameplay 5.png|pending
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</gallery>
 
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== See Also ==
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==See Also==
*[[Save Winterfest!]]
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{{mission see also|loadout=yes}}
*[[Danger Mission]]
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[[Category:Events]]
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[[Category:Winterfest]]
[[Category:Missions]]
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[[Category:Allusions]]
 
[[Category:Allusions]]

Latest revision as of 23:25, 26 April 2020

Grinchlin Assault!
Mission-Grinchlin Assault!.png
Mission List: Prestige (Event)
Important Stratum Themes:
  • Monsters: Gate Icon-Construct.png Gate Icon-Fiend.png Gate Icon-Gremlin.png Gate Icon-Slime.png
  • Status: Icon status fire.png Icon status freeze.png
Rewards:

None, though Grinchlin Treasure Boxes will drop materials needed for crafting certain items at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine.

Soundtrack:
  • A Perfect Snowball

Second and Third Floor:


  • Mettle of a Gremlin

Grinchlin Assault! is an event-exclusive dangerous prestige mission available during Winterfest.

Overview

Description:

Warning: This is a Dangerous Mission!

On behalf of Impostoclaus, Spiral HQ has located the base of operations of the nefarious Grinchlins. It's time to take the fight to them and end their Winterfest terrorism once and for all. But it won't be an easy task.

Those who accept this mission must climb Mount Krampus, a perilous trek filled with Grinchlin ambushes and icy deathtraps. Along the way you will find shelters that allow you to collect Grinchlin treasures and escape the mountain, or press on toward the summit for even greater rewards! Just be warned: Grinchlins and their allies are a stingy lot and will not drop ANY loot. All the treasures to be found on Mount Krampus are at the shelters. And should you pass on them for greater rewards ahead, you risk losing everything if you fail!

Some say that on the very summit of Mount Krampus lies a stash of Grinchlin loot that may contain treasures none have ever seen before...


Objective:

The Grinchlins have sabotaged Winterfest for the last time. Take the fight to them!

Gate Map

First Floor:
Gate-Generic Lobby.png
Name: Base Camp
Depth: 0
Level Link: This mission's lobby is a special prep area at the base of Mount Krampus unique to this mission.

Second Floor:
Gate-Grinchlin Assault!.png
Name: Ascent
Depth: Depends on rank
Level Link: Ascent is unique to this mission.

Third Floor:
Gate-Grinchlin Assault!.png
Name: Summit
Depth: Depends on rank
Level Link: Summit is unique to this mission.

Notes

The player must choose.

The player must be at least ranked Defender (7-1) to host this mission.

Unlike most levels, the elevator animates going up instead of down. This is because the player is "ascending" Mount Krampus, even though the next floor is a deeper depth. The topic of this article or section is subject to personal opinion, and does not represent any one absolute truth. If you disagree, discuss your concerns on the the talk page before editing.: Players hypothesize that the mountain is upside-down in the Clockworks, but it is enormous and has its own gravity generator, so when it is stood upon, the perspective is of a properly oriented mountain. Thus, players can climb up a mountain while descending into deeper depths.

Mount Krampus alludes to Krampus, who punishes bad children during the winter holidays. Mount Krampus likely also alludes to Mount Crumpit from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The Grinchlins and the Humbug Hat costume also allude to that work.

After most battle areas, the player has the option to loot Grinchlin Treasure Boxes and end the mission, or continue up the mountain for larger treasure caches. Every treasure cache cannot be looted in a single mission - the player must choose to loot or continue, not both. At the summit is the largest cache. This cache contains many boxes, one of which is the only source of the 4* trinket components for the Grand Solstice Ring.

If a Mender revives a Grinchlin Thwacker or a Grinchlin Scorcher, they will turn into the regular Darkfang version.

History

Recommendations

Avoid hazards by hiding in nooks and crannies.

Strategy

Because this Danger Mission pits the player against many different classes of monsters, there isn't a specific loadout that ensures a good defense against everything unless the player wishes to invest in Unique Variants.

The Maskeraith battle sprite is a popular choice for this mission due to its Deadly Shadow Cloak ultimate. This allows players to take down the final Battlepod quickly using powerful charge weapons such as the Blitz Needle or Grim Repeater, when otherwise a respawning Mender and various deadly enemies make the task difficult. The Maskeraith's 3rd ability is also useful for finding Grinchlin Stalkers. The Seraphynx is a popular choice for replenishing hp, and its 3rd ability allows speedrunning past hazards.

Ensure you have high fire and freeze resistance, with more focus on fire. Equip an elemental resistant helmet and armor. The fiends in this level are easily dealt with, so loadouts should not be too concerned with shadow defense.

The Omegaward is likely the best shield option because its defenses are excellent for this mission, and its movement speed penalty is hardly noticeable when the player has to deal with Mush Block and Falling Mush hazards throughout each level. If the player does not have an Omegaward, then the Heater Shield or Grey Owlite Shield are good choices.

Weapons should deal elemental and shadow damage.

Battling to the summit mandates time and planning. The summit is not required for mission success. "Success" depends on accomplishing personal player goals. If the goal is simply to collect materials for crafting gear while maintaining Sparks of Life, players can spam the lower levels without going to the summit, choosing to loot the earlier caches and repeat. This is a good option if your game tends to lag, as the condensed hazards in this mission can take heavy tolls on your knight's hp at any given moment. The only reason to go to the summit repeatedly is to search for Silver or Gold solstice rings, challenge yourself, and/or find a balance between material collecting efficiency and personal time spent playing.

Gallery

See Also

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