Meteor Power Guide: When to Cast It in Sozo
When to cast Meteor in Sozo Tower Defense: aim for the thickest part of the wave, set it up with slows and avoid wasting your biggest power.
Of the three powers in Sozo Tower Defense, Meteor is the loudest. The game's description is short: call a meteor down on the thickest part of the wave and watch the path clear. This Meteor power guide is about the two skills that make it work, which are choosing the target and choosing the moment.
The phrase that matters: the thickest part
"Thickest" means the densest cluster of enemies. A meteor on a lone straggler is a waste; a meteor on a bunched wave is what the power is for. So before you cast, look down the path and ask: where are most of them?
Remember that you are standing in the scene. Use that. Look along the route, find the biggest clump and aim there, rather than casting on the first enemy that appears.
Make the clump thicker
You can engineer targets for Meteor:
- Frost Spire slows the wave, so enemies behind catch up and bunch.
- Stasis freezes the battlefield for a moment, but remember that a frozen clump is stable and easy to aim at.
- Narrow path sections naturally compress a wave.
If you know a big cast is coming, build up the target for a few seconds with slows first, then drop the meteor.
Cast early or late?
Three ways to think about timing:
- Pre-emptive. Cast when the thick part reaches your kill zone, then let your towers finish stragglers. This keeps the crystal safe.
- Reactive. Cast when a leak starts. It saves a bad situation but can come too late.
- Reserved for bosses. Giant bosses come with shields; the Kraken and Lich King are examples. Check the boss guide before deciding to spend it earlier.
A solid default: hold Meteor until the first moment a wave looks bigger than your towers can handle, rather than casting it the moment it's available.
Realm-specific notes
- Sunken Depths: monsters heal each other, so removing a thick group at once denies the healing.
- Ember Wastes: fallen enemies leave fire puddles that slow your towers, so think about whether a meteor's casualties land near your towers.
- Frostbite Reach: dying monsters burst into frost and chill nearby towers; the same caution applies.
- Neon Overdrive: an EMP on death knocks out your towers. A meteor that kills many at once triggers many EMPs, so aim at a thick group far from your towers.
- Necropolis: the dead rise again, once; a meteor hits fresh or risen monsters alike, so consider casting when both are bunched.
Combine with Overcharge
Overcharge pushes towers past their limits. A Meteor on the thick front and Overcharge on your towers for the rest is the combination for the biggest waves. Use them one after another rather than at the same instant, so you can see which problem remains.
What not to do
- Don't cast it on the first wave for the sake of seeing it.
- Don't cast it on spread-out enemies.
- Don't forget flyers; they skip the path and may not be where the thick part of a ground wave is.
Practice drill
On an easier difficulty, try casting at three different moments across three attempts: early, mid, late. Compare which leaves your defense in the best shape. Then go to a harder mode with that information.
Learn about the other powers in our guides to Stasis and Overcharge, and see the game on the Sozo Tower Defense page.
FAQ
What does Meteor do in Sozo Tower Defense?
It calls a meteor down on the thickest part of the wave to clear the path.
When should I use Meteor?
When a large clump is in or near your kill zone and your towers cannot handle it alone.
Can I use Meteor on bosses?
It is a strong option, but weigh it against saving a power for the moment the boss arrives.
Does Meteor work against flying enemies?
The game describes it as hitting the thickest part of the wave; for flyers, rely on the Missile Battery and your own aim.
