Crystal Rush

**(crystal rush is currently in maintenance because of problems with converting it to newer versions, we dont know when it will come back.)**

**Crystal Rush** is a game in TubNet. The objective is to destroy opponents along with their Nexus Crystals, the source of their infinite respawns. Crystals can be gathered to purchase items that will help defend the base and attack opponents.

## Crystals

There are various different kinds of crystals that can be gathered in the game. These can be found in different locations of each map. Below lists the crystals available in the game.

* **Weak Shards** can be gathered by mining your Weak Node which is found at your spawn. These shards can be used to purchase blocks and low level gear to progress towards the center of the middle.
* **Strong Shards** can be gathered from mining Strong Nodes which are found at the center of the map. Strong Shards are not as plentiful but let you purchase powerful Orbs, Totems and Iron Gear. All shards are lost upon death, so players should make sure to carry the loot safely back to spawn.
* **Nexus Shards** can only be obtained once you destroy an enemy Nexus Crystal. These rare resources can be used to purchase Diamond Gear as well as some of the strongest Orbs in the game.

## Orbs

Orbs are unique items to Crystal Rush that can have powerful impacts on the way the game is played. There are various kinds of orbs that you can earn in gameplay.

* Boost Orb launch a player forward in the direction that you're facing.
* **Explosive Orbs** immediately explode upon landing at their target, this damages enemies and blocks.
* **Winged Orbs** launch a player into the air and give you wings, allowing them to fly around the map for a brief period.
* **Grappling Orbs** latch onto whatever it lands on, useful for bringing an enemy towards a player, or quickly traveling to a new location.
* **Bridge Orbs** create a bridge of blocks in the air while you run.
* **Poison Orbs** create a poisonous environment in the direction thrown.

## Totems

Totems are powerful items that can alter the environment to one's advantage. When playing in teams, effects of totems will also apply to all allies.

* **Launch Totems** behave in the same way as a Winged Orb, these are particularly useful for granting allies Winged abilities.
* **Healing Totems** grant the player and their allies regeneration.
* **Defense Totems** create a forcefield around the player and their allies, blocking damages from enemy projectiles.
* **Cloud Totems** create a platform below the player, preventing falling to the bottom of the map.
* **Anti Air Totems** shoot enemy seeking arrows towards nearby opponents.
* **Slime Totem** give opponents Mining Fatigue when nearby, useful for protecting the Nexus Crystal.

## Item Types

There are various different types of items that a player can purchase from the store in their spawn area.

* **Consumable items** are lost when you die. These include shards.
* **Degradable items** decrease to their previous tier when you die, if you have upgraded them.
* **Persistent items** stay with you throughout the game, even if you die.

Items are labeled with their type when you hover for their description.

## References

* *Your Guide to Crystal Rush*, posted on **TubNet Forums**. https://forums.tubnet.gg/threads/your-guide-to-crystal-rush.24/.