The Tesla Spikes is a weapon manufactured by GrummelNet Industries featured in A Crack in Time. It is a glove that throws trillium-coated spikes, which, when deployed, emit bolts of electricity that shock nearby enemies. These spikes can connect with others in proximity to create a web, which additionally damages enemies that pass through.
With use, the Tesla Spikes can be upgraded to the Storm Spikes. In challenge mode, the Omega Storm Spikes can be purchased.
Characteristics[]
The Tesla Spikes glove is a brown and metallic device that tosses the spikes. The trillium-coated spikes themselves are small, brown sticks with an electric orb on top, representing GrummelNet's patented arc-shock capacitors, and are surrounded by electricity while active. They connect with any nearby spikes through an automated thermal targeting system.[1][a]
The Storm Spikes glove is bulkier around the wrist area, featuring a thick gear that rapidly spins when the weapon is equipped. The individual spikes also undergo a transformation upon upgrade, adopting a smooth, gear-like appearance.
Gameplay[]
Ratchet using the Tesla Spikes.
The Tesla Spikes can be obtained on the planet Terachnos for 19,000 bolts. With continued use, they can be upgraded to the Storm Spikes, which can shock enemies close to one already affected. In challenge mode, the Omega Storm Spikes can be purchased for 205,000 bolts.
When deployed, Tesla Spikes damage nearby enemies, lasting up to 45 seconds or around 12-14 shocks. Although it has relatively low ammo capacity, the spikes deal damage over time, making them effective for larger engagements. They are most effective against weaker enemies like Microdrones, zyphoids, and groups of Splitterbots. Their ability to form electric fences excels against melee enemies, making them more suitable as defensive weapons due to their limited range. As the weapon is upgraded, its effectiveness increases, allowing more spikes to be deployed simultaneously, creating a larger web. This makes them capable of holding their own against large groups of agorian warriors, although in the late-game it is outclassed by the Rift Inducer 5000.
The Storm Spikes have an improved range, with shocks that travel slightly to hit additional nearby enemies, dealing significant damage. However, this upgrade does not fully address the low ammo capacity or the slow rate of fire from the glove itself.
Behind the scenes[]
The weapon appeared in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.
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Annotations[]
- ↑ A holocard in Ratchet & Clank (2016 game) states that the Tesla Spikes use "Gadgetron's arc technology".[2]