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'''Roots''' are biological "structures" used by [[the Flood]] for defending their [[Flood hive|hives]]. They attack by whipping threats to the hive with great force, easily killing infantry and heavily damaging vehicles. They are also capable of grabbing lifeforms and converting them into Flood biomass. Flood roots were encountered during a [[Battle of the Etran Harborage|battle]] on a [[Etran Harborage|Flood-controlled]] [[Shield World]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], and during the [[The Banished|Banished]] [[Second Ark Conflict#Awakening a nightmare|occupation]] of [[Installation 00]] in [[2559]]. | '''Roots''',also referred to as '''Tentacles'''<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''' campaign level, [[Light the Fuse]]</ref>, are biological "structures" used by [[the Flood]] for defending their [[Flood hive|hives]]. They attack by whipping threats to the hive with great force, easily killing infantry and heavily damaging vehicles. They are also capable of grabbing lifeforms and converting them into Flood biomass. Flood roots were encountered during a [[Battle of the Etran Harborage|battle]] on a [[Etran Harborage|Flood-controlled]] [[Shield World]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], and during the [[The Banished|Banished]] [[Second Ark Conflict#Awakening a nightmare|occupation]] of [[Installation 00]] in [[2559]]. | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
[[File:HW2_FloodTentacle.png|thumb|right|250px|A Flood tentacle emerging from the ground on Installation 00.]] | |||
===''Halo Wars''=== | |||
Roots can be found as defensive structures similar to [[Base turret]]s, protecting [[Flood colony|colonies]]. | |||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | |||
Flood tentacles in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' are offensive structures, capable of bursting out of the ground underneath their enemies' feet anywhere on the battlefield. As such, tentacles are capable of emerging and attacking friendly bases. In the mission [[Light the Fuse]], tentacles are found protecting the ruptures that continue to let Flood loose over the course of the mission. Flood tentacles are noticeably more dangerous, with their whip attack now dealing high area-of-effect damage, similar to the attack of an [[Abomination]]. To counter this, the tentacle has a lengthy wind-up animation, and a HUD element alerts the player where the tentacle is about to strike as to give them a chance to remove their units from the danger zone. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW2_FloodTentacle_Concept_SFW.jpg|Concept art of the root for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2_FloodTentacle_Concept_SFW.jpg|Concept art of the root for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HW2_FloodTentacle_Slam.png|A tentacle performs its slam attack against a Banished [[Outpost]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Roots,also referred to as Tentacles[1], are biological "structures" used by the Flood for defending their hives. They attack by whipping threats to the hive with great force, easily killing infantry and heavily damaging vehicles. They are also capable of grabbing lifeforms and converting them into Flood biomass. Flood roots were encountered during a battle on a Flood-controlled Shield World in February 2531, and during the Banished occupation of Installation 00 in 2559.
Gameplay
Halo Wars
Roots can be found as defensive structures similar to Base turrets, protecting colonies.
Halo Wars 2
Flood tentacles in Halo Wars 2 are offensive structures, capable of bursting out of the ground underneath their enemies' feet anywhere on the battlefield. As such, tentacles are capable of emerging and attacking friendly bases. In the mission Light the Fuse, tentacles are found protecting the ruptures that continue to let Flood loose over the course of the mission. Flood tentacles are noticeably more dangerous, with their whip attack now dealing high area-of-effect damage, similar to the attack of an Abomination. To counter this, the tentacle has a lengthy wind-up animation, and a HUD element alerts the player where the tentacle is about to strike as to give them a chance to remove their units from the danger zone.
Gallery
Concept art of the root for Halo Wars 2.
A tentacle performs its slam attack against a Banished Outpost.
List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
- Halo Wars 2
Sources
- ^ Halo Wars 2 campaign level, Light the Fuse
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