Nuke launch cooldown
Starts after a nuke launch and blocks your next launch until the nuke is ready again. Quicker Nuke Cooldown and Carrier-style effects may change this timer.
Player raid guide
Merge a Nuke Player Raid and PvP Guide
Plan attacks on other bases around nuke tier, launch cooldown, Lock Base state, re-lock timing, nuke durability and commander passives.
Merge a Nuke PvP Raid Snapshot
UnlocksLaunch riskafter firing, treat your base as exposed
CooldownRe-lock timeruse the in-game button timer
05:30First Lock capRebirth 0 cap at L10
10:30After first rebirthLock Base L20 cap
raid flow
How to Attack Other Players in Merge a Nuke
| Step | Action | Player note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pick up a nuke from your base. | Use a tier you can afford to risk. |
| 2 | Enter launch targeting. | Aim carefully before confirming. |
| 3 | Choose another base or valuable cluster. | Check whether the target is protected. |
| 4 | Confirm the shot. | After launch, your own base can become unlocked. |
| 5 | Read result and timers. | Check stolen cash, damaged nukes, launch cooldown and re-lock cooldown. |
do not ignore defense
Nuke Launch and Lock Base Cooldowns
Lock Base re-lock cooldown
After launching or becoming unlocked, the Lock Base button can show a cooldown before you can lock again. Use the on-screen timer as the true value.
benefits
Why Lock Your Base in Merge a Nuke
| Situation | Benefit | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| After you raid | Protects against revenge attacks while your nuke cooldown is running. | Re-lock as soon as the button cooldown allows. |
| While rebuilding | Gives time to respawn, merge and restore your board. | Use after losing nukes or after a fresh rebirth. |
| When holding high tiers | Protects the most painful progress sitting in your base. | Best when close to a rebirth requirement. |
| When going AFK | Reduces short-break disruption. | Useful for short breaks, not a substitute for upgrading. |
important timing
Lock Base Rebirth Caps
| Rebirth | Max Lock Base level | Max duration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| R0 | 10 | 05:30 | First cap for basic protection. |
| R1 | 20 | 10:30 | After the first rebirth, Lock Base can reach 10:30. |
| R2 | 30 | 15:30 | Long enough for a longer rebuild window. |
| R3 | 40 | 20:30 | Strong defensive window for active PvP. |
| R4 | 50 | 25:30 | Hard cap. |
| R5 | 50 | 25:30 | Hard cap remains. |
duration table
Every Merge a Nuke Lock Base Level Time
| Level | Lock duration | Available from |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | 01:00 | Rebirth 0 |
| L2 | 01:30 | Rebirth 0 |
| L3 | 02:00 | Rebirth 0 |
| L4 | 02:30 | Rebirth 0 |
| L5 | 03:00 | Rebirth 0 |
| L6 | 03:30 | Rebirth 0 |
| L7 | 04:00 | Rebirth 0 |
| L8 | 04:30 | Rebirth 0 |
| L9 | 05:00 | Rebirth 0 |
| L10 | 05:30 | Rebirth 0 |
| L11 | 06:00 | Rebirth 1 |
| L12 | 06:30 | Rebirth 1 |
| L13 | 07:00 | Rebirth 1 |
| L14 | 07:30 | Rebirth 1 |
| L15 | 08:00 | Rebirth 1 |
| L16 | 08:30 | Rebirth 1 |
| L17 | 09:00 | Rebirth 1 |
| L18 | 09:30 | Rebirth 1 |
| L19 | 10:00 | Rebirth 1 |
| L20 | 10:30 | Rebirth 1 |
| L21 | 11:00 | Rebirth 2 |
| L22 | 11:30 | Rebirth 2 |
| L23 | 12:00 | Rebirth 2 |
| L24 | 12:30 | Rebirth 2 |
| L25 | 13:00 | Rebirth 2 |
| L26 | 13:30 | Rebirth 2 |
| L27 | 14:00 | Rebirth 2 |
| L28 | 14:30 | Rebirth 2 |
| L29 | 15:00 | Rebirth 2 |
| L30 | 15:30 | Rebirth 2 |
| L31 | 16:00 | Rebirth 3 |
| L32 | 16:30 | Rebirth 3 |
| L33 | 17:00 | Rebirth 3 |
| L34 | 17:30 | Rebirth 3 |
| L35 | 18:00 | Rebirth 3 |
| L36 | 18:30 | Rebirth 3 |
| L37 | 19:00 | Rebirth 3 |
| L38 | 19:30 | Rebirth 3 |
| L39 | 20:00 | Rebirth 3 |
| L40 | 20:30 | Rebirth 3 |
| L41 | 21:00 | Rebirth 4 |
| L42 | 21:30 | Rebirth 4 |
| L43 | 22:00 | Rebirth 4 |
| L44 | 22:30 | Rebirth 4 |
| L45 | 23:00 | Rebirth 4 |
| L46 | 23:30 | Rebirth 4 |
| L47 | 24:00 | Rebirth 4 |
| L48 | 24:30 | Rebirth 4 |
| L49 | 25:00 | Rebirth 4 |
| L50 | 25:30 | Rebirth 4 |
base HP estimate
Merge a Nuke Nuke Durability Baseline
Observed baseline
Base nuke MaxHealth is treated as 2x that nuke tier's base damage. x2 Nuke Health and defensive effects can change live survival.
Hit count formula
Hits to destroy = ceiling(defender nuke HP / attacker nuke damage). Use the table as a clean baseline before buffs.
defender HP vs attacker tier
How Many Hits Can Nukes Survive
| Defender nuke | Baseline HP | T20 attacker | T30 attacker | T35 attacker | T40 attacker | T50 attacker | T60 attacker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 Galaxy Gobbler | 1,309 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| T20 Dimension Demolisher | 3,112 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| T29 Oblivion Maestro | 6,787 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| T30 Eternity Ender | 7,401 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| T35 Ashen Sovereign | 11,414 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| T40 The Sundering Choir | 17,602 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| T50 The Last True Word | 41,861 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| T60 Void Eater' | 99,556 | 64 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
loadout ideas
Best PvP Commander Plan
| Goal | Setup | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| First PvP setup | Gunner + Interceptor + Raider if pulled | Simple attack damage plus basic defense and cash steal. |
| Active raider | Raider + SiegeBreaker + Gunner | Cash steal, lock pressure and direct nuke damage. |
| Lock pressure | Carrier + SiegeBreaker + Raider | Better attack rhythm into locked or recently unlocked bases. |
| Defensive base | Interceptor + Barrier + Artillery | Mitigation, shielding and counter-pressure against incoming nukes. |
| Late hybrid | Carrier + Apache + Sovereign | High-end city and PvP pressure with stronger defensive reactions. |