Gearnola Bar

Ammo Shield
Efficiency Score
2.5
Best Positioning (Quick Answer)
Placement: global effect (no slot requirement).
Trigger: global • Risk: None • Check: No
Gearnola Bar
Key Takeaways
  • Filler — strongest when purchased with a plan, not as a blind buy.
  • Low friction: only 1 slot(s), easy to slot in during pivots.
  • Low placement risk: trigger is global, so disruption is less punishing.
Data & Methodology (How scores are calculated) Season 10

Efficiency: Efficiency Score is a normalized "space ROI" metric: (estimated effect value ÷ size slots). It is NOT raw DPS.

ROI: ROI estimates assume standard round pacing and compare this item against same-tier peers by cost and slot usage.

Percentile: Percentiles are computed within the same category/tier bucket (e.g., Tech items at similar cost).

Meta Strategic Position

The Gearnola Bar is best classified as Filler. At 0g and 1 slot(s), it’s a placement-safe (global) item where timing matters.

Low-to-mid cost means it can be used as a tempo stabilizer if it fits your board plan. Low footprint makes it easy to slot in without breaking your grid.

Quick Conclusions

Verdict: Situational — free filler, take only if you can spare 1 slot(s) or you need its tags.
Trigger: global — placement-safe (won’t usually break).
Best synergy: Nesting Doll (score 2 • shared tags: Ammo, Shield).
0g note: evaluate by slot pressure (1) + tag fit (ROI rounds don’t apply).


### Efficiency & ROI Analysis
Your efficiency score (2.5) is a *space ROI* signal, not raw DPS. This usually means it needs support pieces and correct timing to justify the slots. Since this is 0g, prioritize whether it preserves your grid plan without blocking higher-impact pieces.

Board Flexibility

Because it is Small, you can pivot into it with minimal disruption. This is ideal when you need to keep options open while scouting opponents.

Recommended Synergies (Explained)

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Nesting Doll
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Ammo, Shield
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Recommended with Gearnola Bar because both benefit from shield scaling.

ATM
Synergy Score: 1 • Shared tags: Shield
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Recommended with Gearnola Bar because both benefit from shield scaling.

Abacus
Synergy Score: 1 • Shared tags: Shield
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Recommended with Gearnola Bar because both benefit from shield scaling.

Market Competition

Within the 0g price bracket, Gearnola Bar competes directly with Dive Weights and Flashbang .

Compared to its closest rival, Gearnola Bar has a score gap of -7.5 . As a Filler, it provides niche efficiency for Ammo builds.

Market Analysis

0g item — market pricing is not meaningful. • Season 10
ⓘ Method

Evaluate this by slot pressure (1 slots), tag fit, and whether it enables your pivot plan.

Investment ROI

ROI: Not applicable for 0g items
ⓘ Method

Free items win by enabling pivots, filling gaps, or satisfying tag requirements — not by “payback rounds”.

Positioning Guide

Trigger: global • Risk: None • Check: No

Optimal Layout

No positioning requirement (global effect).
Gearnola Bar

Placement does not change whether the effect triggers.

Why Placement Matters

Placement errors won’t nullify Gearnola Bar. Focus on board space and upgrade timing instead of slot order.

Strategic Q&A

Is Gearnola Bar worth buying early game?

"It’s free, so the real cost is board space. Take it only if you can spare 1 slot(s) or you need its tags to complete your plan."

Does positioning matter for Gearnola Bar?

"No — this is a global item. Placement won’t affect whether it triggers. Optimize for slot efficiency and keep your grid open for higher-impact pieces."