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CLASS | UPGRADE METHOD | PRODUCTION METHOD |
Special Forces • Aircraft | Veteran Experience | Airfield |
SPLASH DAMAGE | SPACE | INFANTRY | VEHICLE | AIR | BUILDING | MAP SPEED |
YES | 125 | OK | BEST | CAN'T HIT | BEST | N / A |
UNLOCK REQUIREMENTS | UNLOCK RESTRICTIONS |
Cobra • Level 8 Tech Center | Maximum 24 Unlocks |
( T ) • ( C ) | SEMI-UNIQUE UNIT | |
Semi-Unique Units have an Initial Production Limit of 1 but allow for additional Limit Increases | ||
( T ) • ( C ) | RESTRICTED AVAILABILITY | |
For More Information On How To Obtain This Item See History of Availability | ||
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Stat Progression
Rank | ICON | Upgrade Cost | Tech Center Level |
Production Cost | Speed | Health | Range | Damage (DPS) | |
Veteran Experience Points | Metal | Oil | |||||||
1 | N / A | 8 | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 5.5 | 112,000 | 525 | 16,842 | |
2 | 50,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 114,800 | 525 | 17,263 | |
3 | 90,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 117,670 | 525 | 17,684 | |
4 | 140,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 120,000 | 525 | 18,105 | |
5 | 200,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 123,000 | 525 | 18,526 | |
6 | 270,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 126,000 | 525 | 19,032 | |
7 | 350,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 129,000 | 525 | 19,453 | |
8 | 440,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 132,000 | 525 | 19,958 | |
9 | 540,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 135,000 | 525 | 20,463 | |
10 | 650,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 138,000 | 550 | 20,968 | |
11 | 770,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 142,000 | 550 | 21,558 | |
12 | 900,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 145,000 | 550 | 22,063 | |
13 | 1,040,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 149,000 | 550 | 22,568 | |
14 | 1,190,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 153,000 | 550 | 23,158 | |
15 | 1,350,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 157,000 | 550 | 23,747 | |
16 | 1,520,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 161,000 | 550 | 24,337 | |
17 | 1,700,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 165,000 | 550 | 24,926 | |
18 | 1,900,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 170,000 | 550 | 25,600 | |
19 | 2,150,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 174,000 | 550 | 26,189 | |
20 | 2,500,000 | 8 | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 180,000 | 550 | 26,947 | |
Total | 17,750,000 | Note : Showing Data from Non-Customized Unit | |||||||
Yellow indicates increase from previous level. Underline Indicates Max Value. |
Unit Promotion Stats
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Rank | Icon | Promotion Cost | Promotion Time |
Speed | Health | Range | Damage (DPS) | |
Metal | Oil | |||||||
30 ( P1 ) | ![]() |
68,750,000 | 68,750,000 | 2d 9h 59m | 5.5 | 270,000 | 550 | 40,421 |
40 ( P2 ) | ![]() |
N / A | N / A | N / A | 5.5 | 360,000 | 550 | 53,895 |
Promotions for this Unit are performed in the Airfield • For more info see Unit Promotion |
Unit Highlights
The Cyclone is Special Forces - Light Helicopter ( Corpus )
- Primary Attacks :
- Weapon : Mounted Rockets
- Weapon Stats :
- Damage Type : Burst Damage (
)
- Damage Per Round : 48,000 ( Rank 30 )
- Clip Size : 2
- Fire Rate : 15 ( 2.667 / sec )
- Reload : 65 ( 1.625 sec )
- Splash Area : 45
- Weapon Notes :
- Single Target
- Targets Ground Only
- Rockets start very slow, but accelerate very quickly
- Small AoE Damage
- Slow Rate of Fire
- Long Range
- Single Target
- Strong against Buildings, Turrets and Heavy Vehicles
- Stealth Capability
- Remains cloaked in combat until it fires a shot
- Re-Cloaks when out of combat
- Weapon : Mounted Rockets
- Defense :
Production Times & Repair Information
Level 10 Airfield Build & Repair Times For Cyclone ( T ) | |||||
RANK | BUILD TIME | REPAIR TIME | |||
1 - 20 | 2d 04h 48m | 30m 03s | |||
30 ( P1 ) | 2d 02h 09m | 28m 33s | |||
40 ( P1 ) | 1d 23h 31m | 27m 03s | |||
Repair times may be calculated by adding 5% for each level of Airfield below Level 10. |
Effective Unit Levels vs Turrets
Turret Level | Cyclone Level Required to Out Range | ||||||||||
AA Ion | AA Plasma | Avalanche | Blitz | Flak | Flame | Heavy Flak | Hunter | Machine | Microwave | Storm | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 550 | 550 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 575 | 575 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 600 | 1 | 700 | 10 |
6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 600 | 1 | 10 | 625 | 625 | 1 | 700 | 611 |
7 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 600 | 1 | 550 | 650 | 650 | 1 | 700 | 661 |
8 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 660 | 1 | 600 | 700 | 700 | 1 | 700 | 700 |
9 | N / A | 600 | 600 | 660 | 600 | N / A | 700 | 700 | N / A | N / A | 700 |
10 | N / A | N / A | N / A | 660 | N / A | N / A | 700 | 700 | N / A | N / A | 700 |
11 | N / A | N / A | N / A | 660 | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | 700 |
12 | N / A | N / A | N / A | 660 | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | 700 |
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Note : Showing Data from Non-Customized Unit |
Schematic Summary
CYCLONE SCHEMATIC SUMMARY ( T ) | ||
Custom | ||
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Helicopter | Helicopter (Cont.) | Helicopter (Cont.) |
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History of Availability
Cyclone Event Shop History | |||
EVENT SHOP STATUS | eXP COST / WCP | SPECIAL EVENT | |
ADDED to Event Shop | ![]() |
120,000 xp | Operation: Frostbite |
eXP Reduced | ![]() |
70,000 xp | Operation: Stormfront |
eXP Reduced | ![]() |
60,000 xp | Operation: Dogs of War |
eXP Reduced | ![]() |
40,000 xp | Operation: Death From Above |
ADDED - ( EXPERT ) | ![]() |
160,000 xp | Operation: Unholy Alliance |
Offered in Event Shop Continuously Except Where Otherwise Stated • eXP = Event Experience Points • WCP = Wave Checkpoint Prize |
TIER PRIZE STATUS | TIER | SPECIAL EVENT | |
INTRODUCTION | ![]() |
Tier A | Operation: Night's End |
2nd Appearance | ![]() |
Tier A | Operation: Aftermath |
Offered Only In Listed Special Events |
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AVAILABILITY STATUS | WAVE CHECKPOINT | EVENT | |
1st Appearance | ![]() |
Wave 40 | Wasteland Onslaught |
Only Available For Listed Events |
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GEAR STORE STATUS | MEDAL COST | GAME UPDATE | |
ADDED to Gear Store | ![]() |
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Game Update of Mar 01, 2016 |
Price Increase | ![]() |
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Game Update of Aug 03, 2016 |
Sale Price | ![]() |
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Game Update of Aug 10, 2016 |
Price Reduction | ![]() |
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Game Update of Sep 01, 2016 |
Offered in Gear Store Continuously |
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SPECIAL OFFER | REG PRICE | OFFER PRICE | APPROXIMATE OFFER DATES | |
Starter Pack! | ![]() |
49 Gold | May 2016 | |
Starter Pack! | ![]() |
49 Gold | August 2016 | |
Starter Pack! | ![]() |
99 Gold | September 2016 | |
Expert Airbornes - ( Expert ) • INTRODUCED | ![]() |
149 Gold | November 2016 | |
Special Gold Offers Are For A Limited Time Only • Not All Players Receive The Same Offers At The Same Time • Dates & Price May Vary |
Update History
Listed in Reverse Chronological Order -- Click [ Expand ] to View Earliest Updates
- The Cyclone introduced the Expert Level via a Special Gold Offer in Nov 2016. ( Ref ).
- The Cyclone received a new skin for the Advance level in the Game Update of Nov 16, 2016.
- The Cyclone's restructured both its vXP Rates & Upgrade Requirements in the Game Update of Nov 10, 2015.
- The Cyclone's vXP Curve was adjusted in the Game Update of Oct 29, 2015.
- The Cyclone was introduced during Operation: Night's End ( Oct 22, 2015 ).
- No Further Updates
Additional Facts
- The Cyclone is upgraded via Veteran Experience ( vXP ).
- vXP Rates ( Percentage of Damage for qualified enemy targets awarded as vXP ) :
- ?% of Damage Dealt
- ?% of Damage Received
- vXP Rates ( Percentage of Damage for qualified enemy targets awarded as vXP ) :
- The Cyclone may NOT be promoted to Rank 40 (
) Expert Level.
- Expert Level units are individually unlocked and produced already at Rank 40.
- The Cyclone's Rockets may NOT be Targeted or Destroyed by enemy defenses.
Trivia
- The Cyclone at Rank 20 (
) requires 1 minute of Repairs for approximately every 5,990 Damage it sustains.(
).
- The Cyclone at Rank 30 (
) requires 1 minute of Repairs for approximately every 9,457 Damage it sustains.(
).
- The Cyclone at Rank 40 (
) requires 1 minute of Repairs for approximately every 13,333 Damage it sustains.(
).
- The Cyclone is a Special Forces Aircraft.
- The Cyclone is a Light Helicopter.
- Pixel Sheet Code : 160, 160.uncommon & 160.rare
Firsts & Records
- War Commander First :
Quotes
“ | A stealth helicopter that can deliver a payload of rockets wherever destruction is needed. | ” |
— In-Game Description |
Related Pages
External Links
- Kixeye Forum ( 12/12/15 ) - Operation: Night's End - ( Official ) - Event Briefing
- Kixeye Forum ( 10/29/15 ) - The Cyclone, VXP, and You - ( Official ) - Cyclone vXP Adjustments
- Kixeye Forum ( 09/13/15 ) - Hidden Unit Stats: Revealed! ( Official ) - Previously unreleased data
- Kixeye Forum ( 11/15/15 ) - vXP Unit - Stats ( Official ) - Full Published Stat List
- Kixeye Forum ( 11/09/15 ) - Powering Up: Fixing Unit Progression ( Official ) - Discussion on vXP Restructure
Gallery
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Event Shop Description
Operation: FrostbiteTier Prize Description
Operation: Night's EndTier A Prize
Operation: Night's EndTier A Prize Awarded
Operation: Night's End
Video
For more videos on this topic see : Cyclone Additional Video
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