Overview
NO FUTURE (Runetracer evolution) is an A Tier evolved weapon that launches high-speed piercing projectiles that bounce and penetrate across the entire field at 1 mana. Significantly enhanced penetration and reflection compared to the base Runetracer — damage spikes in wall-heavy environments through compounding reflections.
Unlike Holy Wand, NO FUTURE excels at hitting multiple scattered targets simultaneously rather than concentrated clusters.
Evolution Recipe
Runetracer + any Armor card → NO FUTURE
Armor cards provide defense benefits before evolution, making early pickup worthwhile regardless of evolution timing.
Recommended Gems
Priority:
- Triple Damage — multiplies across all piercing hits
- Wild — combo integration
- Amount-up — increases projectile count
- Area-up — expands piercing reach
Damage multiplier gems outperform range gems here since each projectile hits multiple enemies per flight.
Synergies
Crawlers
- Pasqualina: range increase extends piercing reach across more targets
- Ramba: projectile count increase compounds with piercing
- Lama: raw damage amplification
Arcanas
- Chain Link: combo staircase preservation
- Reflection Amplifier: bonus damage on wall bounces
Relics
- Gem Hammer: gem attachment prerequisite
- Stardust Anvil: slot expansion + Might Power Up
Tips
Use Runetracer from early game and evolve when any Armor card appears. Post-evolution, performance spikes in narrow corridors and wall-heavy floors where projectiles bounce repeatedly. Target enemies in horizontal lines for full-barrage hits.
Wall-bounce mechanics favor close-quarters over open fields. If enemies scatter widely, Holy Wand or Unholy Vespers may outperform situationally.
Tier Summary
General: A
High burst potential in appropriate environments. Wall-heavy floors bring out the maximum damage. Less versatile than Holy Wand but top-tier in the right scenario.