Cross
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Cross |
| Japanese Name | 十字架 |
| Chinese Name | 十字飞镖 |
| Weapon Type | Boomerang (forward + return) |
| Evolution Material | Clover |
| Evolves To | Heaven Sword |
| Pickup Priority | A |
Effect and Behavior
Throws crosses toward the nearest enemy in a boomerang arc that returns. Both the outbound and return paths deal damage, so each throw has two hit chances. Adding projectiles spawns more crosses, and level scaling adds damage, speed, and pierce count.
The return arc gives Cross a strong edge against fleeing enemies — the second pass tends to clean up survivors. There's no homing, but the auto-aim toward the nearest enemy keeps accuracy high without aiming. Strong synergy with crit luck (Clover): both passes can crit, so DPS scales heavily with luck.
Evolution Conditions
Max Cross (Lv 8), carry Clover (+10% Luck per level), and open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to evolve into Heaven Sword.
Heaven Sword Effect
After evolution, critical hit rate jumps dramatically — even the return arc has a high crit chance. Effective per-throw damage often doubles or triples, and luck stacking pushes scaling exponentially.
Strengths
- Two hits per throw via boomerang arc — extreme efficiency
- Post-evolution crit specialization synergizes with Luck passives
- Auto-aim cuts misses without manual aiming
- Clover doesn't conflict heavily with other build paths
Weaknesses
- Pre-evolution projectile speed is slow, early DPS is modest
- Boomerang arc occasionally fails to penetrate dense crowds
- Clover is contested by Phoenix-line evolutions too
Recommended Characters
- Geneviève: starts with Cross, stable evolution path
- Gennaro: extra projectile count adds crosses
- Porta: area bonus widens the hitbox
Recommended Passives
- Clover: mandatory for evolution, top priority
- Duplicator: extra projectile per cast
- Spinach: +10% Might raises per-shot damage
- Wings + Spinach: speed and damage scaling
Synergistic Arcanas
- IX Divine Bloodline: extra effects on crit stack with Heaven Sword
- XX Silent Old Sanctuary: projectile +1 plus speed bonus
Strategy and Tips
- Early (0–10 min): Level Cross, secure Clover in parallel. Add an AoE weapon to plug crowd gaps.
- Mid (10–20 min): Hit Lv MAX + Clover, evolve into Heaven Sword and lean on the crit-spec ceiling.
- Late (20+ min): Stack luck and crit modifiers; let Heaven Sword carry boss and elite damage.
FAQ
Q: Can Cross carry a build solo?
A: Post-evolution crit damage is steady, but leave dense crowd clear to a dedicated AoE.
Q: Clover or Hollow Heart first?
A: Cross needs Clover, Whip needs Hollow Heart. Pick whichever evolution you're chasing — or both.
Q: How high can crit rate go?
A: Clover Lv MAX + Luck arcana + character bonus pushes it well above 50%.