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'''Winter Wonderland''' (WW for short) is a Holiday-themed bonus map. This is one of three maps to farm coal, the others being [[Silent Night]] and [[Winter Mire]].[[File:winterwonderlandcard.png|300px|right]]...
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'''Winter Wonderland''' (WW for short) is a large Holiday-themed bonus map set in the town of Darrowcove. Is it one of three maps [[coal]] can be obtained through the campaign, the other two being [[Silent Night]] and [[Winter Mire]].
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== Gameplay ==
  
== Gameplay ==
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'''Winter Wonderland '''is known for being one of the hardest maps in the game. Winter Wonderland is a DLC map created for the Holiday. At the end of last wave, 4 [[Mega Snowman|Mega Snowmen]] willl spawn along with 4 evil heroes. These enemies have a large amount of health, with 500 million health and 500 to 1.5 billion health respectively on Nightmare mode.
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The three Eternia Crystals to defend are spread far apart. At the end of last wave of the campaign, four (4) [[Mega Snowman|Mega Snowmen]] and four (4) evil heroes will spawn as the map's boss fight. Their health ranges from 500 million to 1.5 billion each on [[Nightmare (Difficulty)|Nightmare]], depending on the number of players.
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The enemy heroes will often jump in-response to any direct damage. The [[Apprentice]] will periodically cast [[Mana Bomb]] when a player is at melee-range. The [[Huntress]] fires three-way spreadshots and a [[Piercing Shot]] on-occasion; she has to reload from time-to-time though. She will also back away from heroes who get too close to her. The [[Monk]] will alternate between chasing his target to melee them and firing low-damage projectiles at them.
   
 
== Rewards ==
  
== Rewards ==
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Winter Wonderland drops two kinds of [[coal]] dependant on the difficulty played.
  
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* '''Small coal''' on Medium, Hard, and Insane
  
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* '''Standard coal '''on Nightmare
  
   
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=== Coal ===
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* No coal is rewarded for completion on easy.
  
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One piece of coal is awarded per player for completing the Campaign mission on at least Medium difficulty. A [[Diamond|Diamond familiar]] can be crafted from 44 small coal or 88 standard coal in the player's item box. Diamonds made from the latter size of coal are drastically better than the ones created from small coal.
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88 Standard coal can be crafted into a [[Diamond]] [[Familiars|familiar]], while only 44 small coal is needed to create the [[Small Diamond]] familiar. The small Diamond is weaker than the standard Diamond, and the standard Diamond is therefore much more desired.
  
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* [[Small Coal]] on Medium, Hard or Insane.
   
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* [[Coal|(Standard) Coal]] on Nightmare.
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The Diamond familiar is one of the strongest familiars in the game with a stat cap at 800 with the [[Animorphic Ember ]] being the only familiar to have the potential to be stronger at a cap of 825.The Diamond has a level requirement of 100.
  
   
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=== Weapons ===
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Awards for completing map on Nightmare Hardcore Campaign:
 
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* [[The North Pole]] for Apprentice.
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* [[Blade of the North]] for Squire.
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* [[Santa's Snowball Launcher]] for Huntress.
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* [[Spear of Light]] for Monk.
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=== Accessories ===
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Up to Supreme quality.
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* Santa Hat
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* Santa's Spectacles
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* Santa Beard
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* Candy Cane Bracers
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=== Misc. ===
 
* 4 Random items (Godly through Ultimate)
  
* 4 Random items (Godly through Ultimate)
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* 1 Coal
  
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* 1 [[Accessories|Accessory]] (Godly through Supreme)
  
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* 2 Class Specific Weapons
  
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** [[Spear of Light]] for [[Monk]][[File:MonkIcon.png]][[File:Initiateicon.png]]
  
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** [[Blade of the North]] for [[Squire]][[File:SquireIcon.png]][[File:Countessicon.png]]
  
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** [[Santa's Snowball Launcher]] for [[Huntress]] [[File:HuntressIcon.png]][[File:Rangericon.png|39x39px]]
  
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** Usually one is mythical [[quality]] or better and the other is Supreme through Ultimate.
  
   
 
=== Survival ===
  
=== Survival ===
 
The [[Skeleton on Treadmill]] is rewarded by completing wave 35 on either [[survival|Survival]] or [[Pure Strategy]] mode.
  
The [[Skeleton on Treadmill]] is rewarded by completing wave 35 on either [[survival|Survival]] or [[Pure Strategy]] mode.
   
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== Notes ==
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== Notes and tips ==
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* With enough range (~2,500 ''Area of Effect'' stat) and on an upgraded [[Tower Buff Beam]], [[Lightning Tower|Lightning Towers]] built by the northeast core can aggro [[Ogre|ogres]] away from the southwest (and northwest) core.
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* This map can be extremely challenging for new players.
  
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** If your mage towers lack range, someone with a [[Monk Guardian]] will have to stand by the LTs to extend their reach.
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* The evil heroes can hurdle over your walls, unless formed by [[Ogre Minion|Ogre Minions]]. However, using all ogres in a wall also prevents players from jumping over it.
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* Evil heroes can get permanently stuck in either crevice between the narrow walkway and one of the houses.
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* Corner the [[Huntress]] to restrict her mobility. If you are a Squire or [[Barbarian]], blocking/activating [[Turtle Stance]] will let you sponge her ammo clips.
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== Trivia ==
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* All of the enemies here (and on all other Christmas-themed maps) have unique attire:
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** The Goblins and Kobolds wear Santa hats.
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** Orcs wear reindeer antlers and a bright red nose.
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** Ogres wear a red sweater, and they carry a giant candy cane.
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** Dark Elf Archers wear reindeer antlers and red noses.
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** Dark Elf Mages...
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** The Dark Elf Warriors wear nutcracker helmets.
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** Wyverns wear reindeer antlers and red noses.
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** Spiders wear Santa hats and wreaths.
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** The Djinn wear Santa hats.
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** The Sharken wear reindeer antlers and red noses.
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** Goblin Copters are decorated in Christmas lights.
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** All of the evil heroes are in their respective class's Holiday outfit.
   
 
== Achievements ==
  
== Achievements ==

Revision as of 18:16, 18 September 2020

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Winter Wonderland (WW for short) is a Holiday-themed bonus map. This is one of three maps to farm coal, the others being Silent Night and Winter Mire.

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Winter Wonderland (WW for short) is a large Holiday-themed bonus map set in the town of Darrowcove. Is it one of three maps coal can be obtained through the campaign, the other two being Silent Night and Winter Mire.

Gameplay

The three Eternia Crystals to defend are spread far apart. At the end of last wave of the campaign, four (4) Mega Snowmen and four (4) evil heroes will spawn as the map's boss fight. Their health ranges from 500 million to 1.5 billion each on Nightmare, depending on the number of players.

The enemy heroes will often jump in-response to any direct damage. The Apprentice will periodically cast Mana Bomb when a player is at melee-range. The Huntress fires three-way spreadshots and a Piercing Shot on-occasion; she has to reload from time-to-time though. She will also back away from heroes who get too close to her. The Monk will alternate between chasing his target to melee them and firing low-damage projectiles at them.

Rewards

Coal

One piece of coal is awarded per player for completing the Campaign mission on at least Medium difficulty. A Diamond familiar can be crafted from 44 small coal or 88 standard coal in the player's item box. Diamonds made from the latter size of coal are drastically better than the ones created from small coal.

Weapons

Accessories

*Up to Supreme quality.

  • Santa Hat
  • Santa's Spectacles
  • Santa Beard
  • Candy Cane Bracers

Misc.

  • 4 Random items (Godly through Ultimate)

Survival

The Skeleton on Treadmill is rewarded by completing wave 35 on either Survival or Pure Strategy mode.

Notes and tips

  • With enough range (~2,500 Area of Effect stat) and on an upgraded Tower Buff Beam, Lightning Towers built by the northeast core can aggro ogres away from the southwest (and northwest) core.
    • If your mage towers lack range, someone with a Monk Guardian will have to stand by the LTs to extend their reach.
  • The evil heroes can hurdle over your walls, unless formed by Ogre Minions. However, using all ogres in a wall also prevents players from jumping over it.
  • Evil heroes can get permanently stuck in either crevice between the narrow walkway and one of the houses.
  • Corner the Huntress to restrict her mobility. If you are a Squire or Barbarian, blocking/activating Turtle Stance will let you sponge her ammo clips.

Trivia

  • All of the enemies here (and on all other Christmas-themed maps) have unique attire:
    • The Goblins and Kobolds wear Santa hats.
    • Orcs wear reindeer antlers and a bright red nose.
    • Ogres wear a red sweater, and they carry a giant candy cane.
    • Dark Elf Archers wear reindeer antlers and red noses.
    • Dark Elf Mages...
    • The Dark Elf Warriors wear nutcracker helmets.
    • Wyverns wear reindeer antlers and red noses.
    • Spiders wear Santa hats and wreaths.
    • The Djinn wear Santa hats.
    • The Sharken wear reindeer antlers and red noses.
    • Goblin Copters are decorated in Christmas lights.
    • All of the evil heroes are in their respective class's Holiday outfit.

Achievements

Achievements
File:Winter Wonderland.jpg Winter Wonderland You survived the onslaught of the Holiday Guardians!
File:Nightmare Winter Wonderland.jpg Nightmare Winter Wonderland You survived the onslaught of the Holiday Guardians... on Nightmare!
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