Orcs must die… is a pretty harsh statement if you haven’t spent time with orcs, but apparently, the devs of the Orcs Must Die! series must have a swimming pool worth of bones to pick. Their grudge continues with the release of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap.
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Once again, the War Mages are being summoned to wage war against the orcs, who have separated into four factions but are still united in reaching all the rifts and ripping the world apart. You and anyone else willing to join you are the first and last line of defense against the hordes, so you should think about picking up these weapons to give yourselves a solid chance of success and survival.
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Arrow Wall
A Piercing Panel Of Pain
You can’t play Orcs Must Die! Or any similar game without crediting the weapon that’s been there since the beginning: Arrows. As you’re getting started, you’ll already have a few traps in your collection, with the Arrow Wall being with you at the beginning and will be there until the end.
There’s something great about the simplicity of a tile that shoots an entire wall of arrows at any enemy that’s dumb enough to look in its direction. With all the targets being skewered or looking like pin cushions, it’s a reliable trap to get things off on a good note.
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Max’s Unchained Bladestaff
Max Is Back!
From all the unpleasantness of the previous adventures, Max has been demoted from War Mage to tutor and tasked with teaching new and active War Mages the basics. However, he’s still Max, and if you collect all the missing shards of the magic mirror, Max can return to the field.
He’s learned a few new tricks but keeps his old gear, including the Unchained Bladestaff. Although it’s no longer his standard, it pulls its weight as an ultimate technique. When Max has this out, he becomes a powerful melee fighter with speed and range. Each blade swing hits with a sharp, explosive force that would make even the biggest orcs flinch.
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Tar Trap
Stuck On You
We tend to go for fancy traps with all the moving mechanisms and flashy colors that make them look cool, but sometimes, a subtle and demure look pulls more than its weight. With the Tar Trap, you’ll be causing sticky situations everywhere.
Not only is it one of the cheapest traps to put down, but it can buy you all the time you need to turn an overwhelming situation into a victory. Any Orc or beast that wanders over it will be slowed significantly, earning you time and opportunities to pile on damage from the War Mages and surrounding traps.
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Sophie’s Vampiric Jaws
A Critical Set Of Teeth
Since the Orcs have reorganized, the War Mages have had to respond by expanding their forces to get as much help as possible, reaching out to shady characters like Sophie. Although she fights for the peace of the realm, her roguish and necromancy tactics would put both enemies and allies on edge… That is, until she pulls out the Vampiric Jaws.
These are bear traps tailored specifically for Sophie, and any enemy that wanders through them will take damage and be hit with Rend. Any enemy with Rend will take every attack as a Critical hit, making it open season for all the War Mages. Also, since Sophie has heals from Critical hits, it keeps her healthy.
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Ice Lance
Frosty Firepower
Now we’re getting to the elemental and magical stuff, which makes sense since the characters leading the fight are called War Mages. While each character has their own form of magic, their allies have been tinkering and enchanting to create weapons and traps like the Ice Lance.
Find a nice open place to place this weapon and watch as it fires massive ice projectiles at targets, big and small. Upon impact, the ice will explode, dealing damage and freezing any enemies unlucky enough to be nearby. Thanks to the Ice Lance, you’ll get many chances to break the ice.
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Ceiling Pounder
Don’t Build A Lair Without It
What kind of self-respecting lair-owner could have any sort of defenses without including the Ceiling Pounder? It looks like it came from a classic slap-stick cartoon show, but it would be highly gruesome in real life. The good news is that gruesome proves to be very effective against Orcs.
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Covering your ceilings with these things can make for a gauntlet of smashing good times. The Ceiling Pounder crushes whatever’s below it with extreme force, dealing massive damage and inflicting stun. Let’s squash this Orc problem!
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Harlow’s Blunderbuss
Have A Blast!
After spending a few seconds with Harlow, you may be unable to tell whether she should be far away from or directly on the front lines. She suspiciously treats all this Orc business as a game but is more than prepared to play it. Not only has she trained a transforming dragon weasel, but she’s mastered her custom Blunderbuss.
The weapon operates similarly to a shotgun, with short-range, spread-shot, and stopping power. It can also fire a burst of air to push enemies and objects around for excellent crowd control. Lastly, it can fire bombs that explode with damage and stunning sparkles.
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Wall Charger
A Shocking Installment
The War Mages may not seem like the most tech-savvy team, but members and allies have dedicated their lives to tinkering. On top of making and upgrading weapons and traps, they’ve harnessed energy to create things like the Wall Charger.
This electrical contraption works similarly to chain lightning. It blasts approaching targets with electricity and electrifies them, sending shocks throughout the crowds. It effectively spreads damage and amplifies other trap or War Mage attacks on the affected targets. Ensure it’s at a junction or crossroads for the biggest shock and awe.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Third-Person Shooter
Tower Defense
Action
Roguelite
Strategy
Indie Games
- Platform(s)
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PC, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer(s)
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Robot Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
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Robot Entertainment
- Multiplayer
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Online Co-Op
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
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- Prequel(s)
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Orcs Must Die! 3
- Number of Players
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1-4