Skylanders Giants

Skylanders Giants

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Cannon Confounder

Cannon Confounder

Chapter 8 - Complete the level without getting directly hit by a cannon

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How to unlock the Cannon Confounder achievement in Skylanders Giants - Definitive Guide

Chapter 8 - Troll Home Security.

So obviously the aim of this achievement is to complete the chapter without getting hit directly by a cannon. When it says directly I was to confused to whether it meant every cannon in the chapter or just destroyable ones. So to be on the safe side We'll avoid every cannon.

Okay so progress through the level until you come across the first cannon. You will be advised to take this cannon out using an artillary shell that you'll find in a dispenser. Use a giant to pick this up and throw at the cannon. Don't walk in the line a fire, simply stand by the wall and throw it in the cannon's direction (not too close or else you'll end up throwing the shell at the wall).

You won't encounter the next stationary cannon until you'll progressed through The Tilting Tower. Once you've completed that section you'll find the next cannon over a small wall. Again simply use a giant to throw an artillary shell and destroy this cannon, and also the next cannon past the lock puzzle.

Okay now the frustating part. This part isn't exactly hard, but it's take patience.

You'll that find artillary cannons are shooting in a sequence across a run way. The simply way of completing this is to take a minute to analyse the shooting pattern and look for midway safe spots between you and the next stone wall. Mid way safe spots are not an issue while completing the first run way, but are extremely useful during the next too. Again patience is key.

Once you've completed the third run way you'll be ambushed by enemies. Kill theses and the achievement is yours.
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30 Dec 2012 18:11

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To add to your solution. I used Terrafin on the "frustrating part" and got hit multiple times while he was underground and still got the achievement.
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By DemonATX1337 on 16 Jan 2013 22:23
Thanks for the extra info DemonATX1337. I was wondering if the 15point hits to Terrafin's exposed fin would register or not. Good to know.
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By m0nk3yboy on 29 Jan 2013 04:39
Just confirmed...you must avoid ALL cannon damage, including from the cannons you can destroy.
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By HootDaddyX360 on 24 Feb 2013 19:01
I found a shortcut through the frustrating part at the end. Once you get through the first runway, you'll be able to see the bomb/giant gate that leads to the last fight on the stage. If you destroy the gate with a giant's ranged attack (I used Bouncer's upgraded shoulder rockets), the gate will open and you'll get moved to it, skipping the last 2 stretches of cannons.
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By Capn Beav on 27 Sep 2013 23:01
The first big cannon to avoid is at the end of 'Failing Fields'. The remaining big cannons and non-destroyable cannons that you need to avoid are all on 'The Battlements'. Dodge burrow or whatever you need to do to not get hit by a shell and you will get the achievement.

https://youtu.be/qX5UsPQ6sig

Achievement will not Pop until you kill all the enemies in 'Chaotic Courtyard'.
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By packetloss X on 19 Nov 2021 05:45
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During this stage, you'll attempt to take out the shield. As you approach, there will be three stand-alone cannons, which you must destroy to fulfill the "Take Out the Big Cannons" objective. At the end of the stage, you'll need to zig-zag in front of an emplacement of cannons as you approach the end of the stage. You cannot be hit by any of these cannons to get this achievement.

You can destroy the big cannons by tossing a boulder or similar large object at them with a Giant Skylander, or by tossing a bomb at them with a normal Skylander. Be sure to stand out of their line of fire when you do so.

You'll need to cross the emplacement of cannons three times, once going right, then left, and right again. Before moving, analyze their pattern of fire, and move when comfortable. There is cover along each path, so you can take a brief respite as you go. Just take your time and do not get hit. You'll unlock the achievement after the final battle, just before the stage ends.

Here is a video by 2-4 Gamerz, which begins with the first big cannon:

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This is easy to do, just take your time and use your fastest Skylander. The trophy will unlock towards the end of the level.

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