Song of Mana
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Song of Mana |
| Japanese Name | マナの歌 |
| Chinese Name | 魔力歌谣 |
| Weapon Type | Vertical AoE wave |
| Evolution Material | Skull O'Maniac |
| Evolves To | Mannajja |
| Pickup Priority | A |
Effect and Behavior
Emits sound waves upward and downward from the player, continuously sweeping a vertical corridor. Horizontal reach is narrow but vertical penetration is high — it carves through vertical columns of enemies in a single pass. Level scaling increases wave width, damage, and duration.
The wave direction follows the player's movement, so moving left and right effectively sweeps the vertical attack across horizontal space. Excels at controlling dense enemy waves and pairs well with a kite-heavy playstyle.
Poppea Pecorina (015) starts with Song of Mana and has a stable evolution path.
Evolution Conditions
Max Song of Mana (Lv 8), carry Skull O'Maniac (raises Curse), and open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to evolve into Mannajja.
Mannajja Effect
After evolution the wave width and height expand dramatically into a screen-spanning vertical beam. Damage spikes significantly, turning it into a full-column wipe weapon. The Curse from Skull O'Maniac also amplifies item drops, making Mannajja the centerpiece of high-Curse reward builds.
Strengths
- Wide vertical penetrating AoE wipes vertical enemy columns
- Post-evolution covers the full screen height
- Naturally pairs with Curse builds via Skull O'Maniac
- Poppea's dedicated weapon — evolution path is extremely stable
Weaknesses
- Narrow horizontal reach; struggles against enemies spreading sideways
- Skull O'Maniac's Curse increase strengthens enemies
- Vertical specialization demands active kiting to cover wide ground
- Pre-evolution wave width is narrow, reducing hit consistency
Recommended Characters
- Poppea Pecorina: starts with Song of Mana, optimal evolution character
- Imelda: +10% Growth speeds evolution
- Gennaro: extra projectile adds wave count
Recommended Passives
- Skull O'Maniac: mandatory for evolution (Curse bonus rewards drop boosts)
- Candelabrador: wider wave coverage
- Spinach: +10% Might raises per-wave damage
- Empty Tome: cooldown reduction increases cast frequency
Synergistic Arcanas
- VI Sarabande of Healing: Curse stacking with survival for high-reward runs
- XX Silent Old Sanctuary: projectile +1 and speed bonus densify waves
Strategy and Tips
- Early (0–10 min): Level Song of Mana, collect Skull O'Maniac in parallel. Kite enemies into vertical columns to maximize hit count.
- Mid (10–20 min): Hit Lv MAX + Skull O'Maniac → evolve into Mannajja. Screen-spanning beam establishes area dominance.
- Late (20+ min): Run as the Curse build's main AoE; stack Candelabrador and Empty Tome to maximize wave frequency and width.
FAQ
Q: Doesn't Skull O'Maniac's Curse make enemies too strong?
A: Yes, but Curse also raises item and XP drops substantially. High-Curse Mannajja builds are economic powerhouses — just ensure the rest of the build has enough survivability.
Q: Can Song of Mana carry a build solo?
A: The vertical focus leaves horizontal gaps — combine with Garlic or Santa Water for all-around coverage.
Q: How wide is Mannajja's beam after evolution?
A: It covers nearly the full screen height. Candelabrador expands it further.