Tundra 5

## Overview

**Tundra 5** is a level that’s unlocked at **15** level completions, alongside Tundra 1, 2, 3 and 4. It introduces the Altar (not to be confused with the Altar item), which grants the players with items depending on whether ores that pass above it meet certain conditions or not. There are also a large number of Gravel deposits within the level. Overall, this level is very unique compared to many of the other levels in the game, and will take a lot of thinking to complete effectively.

## Description

This level is set on a 9x9 icy plot, with a large stone structure centered on the plot. The structure consists of 3 large platforms connected to a central pillar, with the bottom 2 platforms being filled with Gravel deposits and the highest platform containing the Altar. Several symbols can be seen on the sides of the stone pillar, such as a snowflake, a sparkle and a 4-leaf clover.

## The Altar

Main article: Altar (Tundra)

The Altar is a black stone slab, with various designs etched onto all of its faces. The Altar also changes appearance depending on if it's compatible with another ore or not.

When an ore that is compatible with the Altar passes directly over it, the ore is sacrificed to the Altar, which produces a different reaction depending on how satisfied the Altar is with the ore. There is a short cooldown before another ore can be sacrificed. Although the exact ore conditions the Altar is satisfied with is largely unknown/unconfirmed, the following conditions serve as a general guide on what ores are compatible with the Altar:

* The ore is a Silver ore
* The ore has a high ice multiplier
* The ore has a Sparkles effect
* The ore has high luck or has been given a luck-related effect
* The ore has high base value
* The ore is in the shape of a skull (any ore has a small chance of this happening)

## Tips

* Your options are a lot more restricted in this level, due to the lack of reliable ore deposits and map upgraders. Your best bet is to focus your setup on the Altar, mass producing ores that will satisfy it and upgrading your ores with the flasks that it produces ~~(in other words, simp for the Altar)~~. Tips on meeting the individual Altar conditions are listed below:
	+ To rack up high ice multipliers, you'll have to rely on ice-based upgraders, since this level doesn't have any geysers you can use to upgrade your ores. Good ice upgraders include Coolers, Geysers and Blasters (with Coolers on them). Thawers also work well, although they might not be a good idea due to requiring burning ores to work, which don't interact well with the Altar.
	+ Ores have a chance to receive the Sparkles effect from Infestors and Gumballinators.
	+ Some upgraders that increase the luck of ores include Shrines, Gumballinators, Lukki Crates and Lukkikos, although aside from Shrines the other upgraders only provide luck based on chance.
	+ Shrines, Combustors, and Beehives are some examples of upgraders that increase base value, although Shrines and Beehives only provide it on condition and Combustors are a risky option in general.
	+ Additionally, there are upgraders that you should avoid using in your factory, lest you run the risk of upsetting the Altar. While you can still use these, try use them in spare numbers or offset them with other upgraders.
		- Upgraders that burn or apply a fire multiplier, such as Flamethrowers, Geothermal Extractors and Blasters (without Coolers on them), are unrecommended for this level. Burn effects, however, can be offset by machines that put them out, such as Coolers, Geysers and Water Cannons.
			* Alternatively, Infestors can ensure that no burning ores can reach the Altar, although this will result in a decrease in profits.
		- Machines that reduce stability, namely Purifiers and Compressors, should be avoided and can't be offset by other upgraders since stability can't be recovered through normal means.
	+ Also note that the Altar can produce flasks that benefit these conditions. Flasks will be helpful in satisfying the Altar, especially Sparkle Flasks since Sparkles are hard to come by in regular upgraders.