The Constructo Bomb is a Constructo weapon manufactured by GrummelNet Industries in A Crack in Time. It is a customizable glove that throws grenades at enemies. The user can modify its trigger, payload, and additional upgrade to affect its performance, as well as customize its paint job.
With use, the Constructo Bomb can be upgraded to the Mega Constructo Bomb. In challenge mode, the Omega Constructo Bomb upgrade becomes available for purchase.
Characteristics[]
Ratchet throwing a Constructo Bomb.
The Constructo Bomb is a metallic glove that holds the bomb on its palm. Its appearance changes depending on which components are equipped. The type of payload is displayed via a hologram on the top side of the glove.
Gameplay[]
The Constructo Bomb with the shockwave mod attached.
Overview[]
The Constructo Bomb is first available for purchase in Zolar Forest on Planet Quantos for 1,000 bolts. It can be upgraded to the Mega Constructo Bomb with use, and the Omega Constructo Bomb can be purchased in challenge mode for 104,000 bolts.
This versatile weapon is effective against various enemies, depending on customization, but it generally performs best against groups. The trigger, payload, and additional upgrade can each be customized.
Triggers[]
The default Contact Trigger causes bombs to explode upon any contact. The Proximity and Timed Triggers also explode on enemy contact but offer additional effects. The Proximity Trigger turns bombs into mines that explode when an enemy is within range. It also adds 15% damage, increases the blast radius by 20%, and boosts the rate of fire by 20%. The Timed Trigger adds a three-second delay before detonation, increases damage by 25%, the rate of fire by 30%, and the throwing range by 40%.
Both the Proximity and Timed Triggers provide significant bonuses, but their effectiveness depends on player preference. The Proximity Trigger's downside is that its detection range is smaller than its blast radius, while the Timed Trigger may allow enemies to escape the explosion. However, these drawbacks can be mitigated by targeting enemies directly.
Payloads[]
The default Explosive Payload causes bombs to deliver a basic explosion on detonation. The Shockwave Payload generates a large shockwave, maximizing its radius over raw power. It is the weakest payload (20% less damage) but can hit more enemies when thrown into groups. The Skyburst Payload allows bombs to explode vertically, making it effective against airborne units. It offers 25% more damage and is useful against flying enemies, though its lack of range makes it less effective compared to conventional ranged weapons. It works well against bosses and large single enemies, where damage is prioritized over area of effect.
Additional Upgrades[]
These upgrades provide additional effects after an explosion. The Shrapnel Upgrade releases a spherical burst of shrapnel, making it most effective against aerial foes, as much of the shrapnel is directed upwards. The Toxic Upgrade causes a splatter of corrosive substance around the explosion, damaging enemies that come into contact with it, making it useful for ground-based enemies and area denial. The Barrage Upgrade deploys a cluster of bomblets that bounce around, damaging multiple opponents or hitting larger enemies multiple times. The Barrage Upgrade generally outperforms the other two, as the bomblets autonomously target enemies.
Mod locations[]
The Constructo Bomb starts with the Proximity Trigger and Explosive Payload by default.
| Mod | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Trigger | Vela Sigma | Defeat all enemies on the moon. |
| Proximity Trigger | Axiom City, Terachnos | Follow the Zoni at the start of the level, and finish the Swingshot path that follows after collecting it to completion to find the mod. |
| Skyburst Payload | Axiom City, Terachnos | Clear the first room upon entering the Pollyx Industries building, then look for the mod behind the nearby wall from where the Protomantis enemy emerged. |
| Shockwave Payload | Korthos Sigma | Defeat all enemies on the moon. |
| Shrapnel Upgrade | Agorian Battleplex | Complete "Return to Sender" in the Bronze Cup. |
| Toxic Upgrade | Bernilius Tau | Defeat all enemies on the moon, there are two elevated platforms where enemies can also be found. |
| Barrage Upgrade | Corvus Tau | Defeat all enemies on the moon. |