"The Mortar is an artillery piece that is effective at medium to long range, but can't target enemies right next to it. Mortar shells explode and deal damage to all troops in the area of effect." The Mortar is the second defense, and the first splash damage defense, unlocked in the game. The Mortar fires explosive shells with an arc over a moderate range that explode on impact, dealing heavy splash damage. However, it fires slowly and its shells take a few seconds to land. It has a small blind s