Voltshade

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⚡ Voltshade

Voltshade is an Exclusive Tower in Garden Tower Defense. It was released on August 23 2025 during the Sunflower Event (version 1.11.0) alongside the Earth Dragon.

As of now, Voltshade is unobtainable through normal means, only available via player trading. It is renowned for its high range, burst-based AoE capability, and striking dark-electric floral design.

🌻 General Information

Attribute	Value
Type	Exclusive Tower
Rarity	Event-Exclusive
Release Date	August 23 2025
Event	Sunflower Event (v1.11.0)
Availability	Unobtainable (Trade Only)
Placement Cost	2,250 Coins
Copies Released	~50,000
Trading Value	~350 Value
Demand Rating	6/10
Attack Type	Alternating Burst / AoE
Developer Notes	“Every second attack, Voltshade unleashes a surge across all targets in its range.”

⚙️ Functionality

Voltshade is a hybrid AoE tower that alternates between single-target strikes and wide-range burst attacks.

Its unique mechanic — every second attack hits all enemies in range — allows it to clear waves efficiently, dealing powerful group damage on a regular rhythm.

• Voltshade’s attack pattern alternates between focused shot → area surge.
• The AoE surge damages every enemy within its range, making it highly effective against swarms.
• Due to its alternating behavior, its true DPS potential increases the longer enemies remain in range.

🎨 Appearance

Voltshade is visually distinct, resembling a dark, flower-like construct infused with electric energy.

Its aesthetic blends organic plant design with glowing energy elements — symbolizing the fusion of shadow and voltage.

Key Features:

• A dark grey-to-black stem and petals, accented with neon green glowing veins.
• Central emerald-green core that pulses in sync with its attacks.
• Petal-like appendages resembling hands that emit brief electric arcs when firing.
• Attack animation shows a green pulse or electric beam expanding outward.

During its second-attack burst, the core glows intensely, releasing a flash that indicates the “all-enemies” surge.

🌱 Strategy & Usage

Voltshade excels in sustained wave-clearing and crowd control. Its alternating AoE makes it ideal for handling clusters of enemies that stay within its range for multiple attack cycles.

Optimal placement:

• Long, straight sections where enemies remain visible long enough for multiple burst cycles.
• Junctions where paths overlap or merge.
• Mid-field zones paired with slows to ensure enemies stay within range for both hits.

Upgrade Advice:

• Level 2 offers a major power increase and faster surge cycles.
• Level 3–4 make Voltshade efficient for general-purpose damage lanes.
• Max Level 5 is situational — best used for late-game or boss support when economy allows.

⚡ Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

• Large range (up to 47 units).
• Reliable AoE every second attack.
• Consistent burst cycles for wave control.
• Visually clear and easy to sync with support towers.
• Scales well with attack-speed or damage buffs.

Weaknesses

• Alternating pattern means not every hit is AoE — slower against single bosses.
• Requires careful placement to maximize multi-target hits.
• Slightly expensive early-game cost.
• Vaulted: only tradable, not obtainable directly.

🧩 Synergies

Partner Tower	Synergy Description
Ooga Booga	Slows enemies long enough for Voltshade’s surge cycle to trigger multiple times.

🏆 Trivia

• Voltshade was introduced one week before Ooga Booga, marking back-to-back exclusive releases.
• Its name combines “Voltage” and “Shade”, reflecting its dual theme of electricity and darkness.
• At launch, it had one of the largest attack ranges of any tower in the game (47 units).
• Its internal codename during development was “DarkBloom.”
• Some players refer to it as “The Electric Petal” due to its glowing hands and pulsating core.

🌺 Summary

Voltshade is a dark-electric exclusive tower in Garden Tower Defense, known for its alternating attack pattern and massive range. Every second shot releases a powerful surge that hits all enemies within its radius, making it one of the most efficient crowd-control towers in the game. Though no longer obtainable, it remains a prized collector’s item and a staple in many high-level defense setups.

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Upgrade Table

Level	1	2	3	4	5
Damage	File:DamageIcon.png 110	File:DamageIcon.png 280	File:DamageIcon.png 375	File:DamageIcon.png 500	File:DamageIcon.png 1100
Range	File:RangeIcon.png 28	File:RangeIcon.png 33	File:RangeIcon.png 37	File:RangeIcon.png 42	File:RangeIcon.png 47
Attack Speed	File:CooldownIcon.png 2	File:CooldownIcon.png 1.82	File:CooldownIcon.png 1.5	File:CooldownIcon.png 1.3	File:CooldownIcon.png 0.8
Price	File:Money.png 2250	File:Money.png 3500	File:Money.png 5250	File:Money.png 8750	File:Money.png 20000

Trivia

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• This plant has the second largest range of attack along with Rosebeam, and the longest attack range is Astral Blossom (49).