Heavy Laser
Overview
The Heavy Laser is a mid-tier defence structure with solid firepower. It begins to be effective against fighters and early capital ships and has more hull than lighter defences.
Base Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 6,000 Metal · 2,000 Crystal |
| Base weapons | 250 |
| Base shield | 100 |
| Base hull | 8,000 |
| Prerequisites | Shipyard level 4 |
Requirements
- Shipyard level 4
- Energy Technology level 3
- Laser Technology level 6
Combat Stats with Tech (W/S/A = 10)
| Stat | Base | At 10/10/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons | 250 | 500 |
| Shield | 100 | 200 |
| Hull | 8,000 | 16,000 |
Rapid Fire Taken
Takes rapid fire from: Bomber (×10), Deathstar (×100)
Tips
Better Than Light Laser
The Heavy Laser deals 2.5× damage at ~4× cost of a Rocket Launcher, but has much more hull. More cost-efficient per damage-and-survival than Light Lasers at scale.
Transition Defence
Use Heavy Lasers as you build up to Gauss Cannons and Plasma Turrets.
See Also
Updated 16 May 2026