If you’re like me, AOT Revolution has you hooked with its thrilling and “always evolving” gameplay. With Update 2.5, Thunderspears have entered the fray, bringing a whole new level of strategy to taking down Titans—especially those pesky armored ones in the new Armored Titan Raid. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about unlocking, upgrading, and mastering Thunderspears!
Complete Thunderspears Guide (Update 2.5)
In Attack on Titan Revolution, Thunderspears are specialized weapons introduced in Update 2.5. These explosive devices are designed to combat Titans, especially those with armored defenses that are resistant to traditional attacks, which is perfect for the new Armored Titan Raid.
To obtain Thunderspears, players must complete specific quests and missions, often requiring a minimum prestige level. Once acquired, Thunderspears can be equipped and upgraded in the equipment tab, with their stats influenced by existing ODM gear attributes.
For more details on acquiring and utilizing Thunderspears in Attack on Titan Revolution, feel free to proceed by reading my guide!
How to Obtain Thunderspears
To unlock the Thunderspear, you need to be at least Prestige 1. If you haven’t reached that yet, make sure to level up first.
Once you’re Prestige 1, head to the Quest menu, select Thunderspears, and complete the following quests:
1. Build Three Towers
- Mission: Join an Outskirts Aberrant Scourge mission and build three towers.
- Objective: Locate green circles on the map, stay within them to build towers automatically.
- Tips:
- Titans may attack while building, but stepping out of the circle temporarily won’t reset progress.
- The first circle is usually near the starting point. Search the middle and back of the map for the remaining circles.
2. Escort the Carriage
- Mission: Protect a carriage as it moves to its destination.
- Objective: Defend against Titans to prevent the carriage from losing HP.
- Important: Failing may require restarting the mission, so stay alert!
3. Collect Ice Burst Stones
- Mission: Kill Ice Burst Titans in an Ard Aberrant Scourge mission.
- Objective: Hit their napes three times quickly to kill them. Each Titan drops one Ice Burst Stone.
- Tips: Use the Nightmare modifier to find these Titans more easily.
4. Locate Missing Supply Crates
- Mission: Find and return three supply crates in a Giant Forest Aberrant Scourge mission.
- Objective:
- First crate: Back of the map.
- Second crate: Near the center.
- Third crate: By the right-side resupply camp.
- Additional Step: Defend the crates from Titans to complete the mission.
- Objective:
Upgrading Thunderspear & Skill Tree Overview
Once obtained, equip your Thunderspear via the Equipment Tab. From there, you’ll need gold to rank them up—be prepared, as this can cost millions!
- Stats Conversion: ODM gear stats, such as damage and speed, transfer to Thunderspear. This means perks and artifacts affecting ODM stats also enhance Thunderspear.
The Thunderspears have their own skill tree, accessible under the H key. Some standout skills include:
- Dual Shot: Fires two Thunderspear simultaneously, creating a larger explosion.
- Revolving Pierce: Charges a Thunder Spear to stun Titans outside the explosion radius.
- Scouts Instinct: Automatically detonates Thunderspear, saving manual effort.
New Perks, Memories & Skills
Perks
- Maximum Firepower: Increases spear speed and count while removing recoil.
- Everlasting Flame: Enhances blast radius and adds burn damage to explosions.
- Munitions Master: Adds additional spears to your inventory.
Memories
- After Images: Creates smaller explosions with extra damage.
- Steel Frame: Reduces self-damage and grants temporary immunity to explosions.
Skills
Here’s a glimpse of Thunder Spear skills:
- Combustive Counter: Escape a Titan’s grip while dealing massive damage.
- Homing Missile: Ride a spear to your target and detonate it.
- Grasp Blast: Break free from Titan grips without killing them.
Wrapping Up
With this guide, you’re now fully prepared to unlock, upgrade, and master Thunderspears in Attack on Titan Revolution. Remember, you’ll need to be at least Prestige 1 to begin the quests, and each mission—from building towers to collecting Ice Burst Stones—requires strategy, and of course, dedication. If you’ve followed this guide, you’re well-equipped to dominate the Armored Titan Raid! Have tips or experiences to share? Drop them in the comments, I’d like to hear your thoughts.
