Glass Cannon

Glass Cannon
Power Information
Type	Passive (Damage)
Max Level	3
Rarity	Rare
Effects by Level
Level 1	+50% damage, take 2x damage
Level 2	+75% damage, take 2x damage
Level 3	+100% damage, take 2x damage
Unlock
Condition	Default (Unlocked from start)

Glass Cannon is a high-risk, high-reward Power in Galactic Glitch. It provides a massive damage boost at the cost of taking double damage from all sources.

Overview

Glass Cannon epitomizes the "risk vs reward" philosophy. The damage bonus is one of the highest in the game, but the doubled incoming damage means mistakes are twice as punishing. This power is favored by skilled players who can avoid damage consistently.

Strategy

When to Use

• You're confident in your dodging ability
• You have other defensive powers like Last Hope as backup
• You're doing a "glass cannon" speedrun build
• Boss fights where you know the patterns well

When to Avoid

• Learning new bosses or areas
• Runs where you're already low on health
• If you don't have healing or survival options
• Levels with lots of unavoidable chip damage

Synergies

Power	Synergy Type	Notes
Last Hope	Excellent	Provides a safety net when you inevitably get hit
Radiant Fury	Good	Both reward aggressive low-HP play
Fickle Frenzy	Risky	Huge damage stack, but one hit disables Fickle Frenzy
Hardened Hull	Defensive	Helps offset the 2x damage taken
Hurricane	Good	Dodge-triggered damage synergizes with evasive playstyle
Charged Shot	Good	Stacking damage bonuses after dodging

Anti-Synergies

• Dicey Disposition - Taking damage loses shards AND hurts more
• High collision damage builds - 2x collision damage is brutal

Tips

• Prioritize dodge upgrades - Your dodge is your lifeline
• Learn enemy patterns - Knowledge is survival
• Consider your prototype - Shadow (Stealth) pairs well due to cloaking
• Take it early - The damage bonus helps clear rooms faster, reducing overall danger
• Don't panic - One hit won't kill you (usually), but panicking leads to more hits

Trivia

• Glass Cannon is one of the most iconic "high risk" powers in roguelikes
• The name refers to a cannon made of glass - powerful but fragile
• Speedrunners consider this almost mandatory for fast times
• Combined with Last Hope at Level 3, this is called the "Immortal Cannon" build

See Also

• Powers - All powers
• Last Hope - Commonly paired defensive power
• Radiant Fury - Similar risk/reward philosophy
• Fickle Frenzy - Another damage boost with a drawback