Ebony Wings
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Ebony Wings |
| Japanese Name | 漆黒の鳩 |
| Chinese Name | 黑翼 |
| Weapon Type | Orbiting bombardment |
| Evolution Material | Peachone (union) |
| Evolves To | Vandalier |
| Pickup Priority | B |
Effect and Behavior
The pair weapon to Peachone, orbiting the player in a phase-shifted arc while dropping bombs. Running both doves simultaneously staggers their orbits, nearly eliminating coverage gaps around the player. Level scaling increases explosion radius, damage, and rotation speed.
Ebony Wings is not designed as a solo weapon. The two-slot investment is justified only by the union evolution into Vandalier, which far outperforms either dove individually.
Evolution Conditions
Max both Ebony Wings (Lv 8) and Peachone (Lv 8), then open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to trigger the union evolution into Vandalier. No additional passive item required.
Vandalier Effect
The two doves fuse into a powerful bomber that dramatically surpasses either solo dove. Explosion radius, damage, and orbit speed all spike — Vandalier becomes a dependable main DPS source for the mid-to-late game.
Strengths
- Two-dove pattern fills 360° with continuous damage
- Union evolution needs no extra passive — preserves item slots
- Passive orbiting generates damage with no manual input
- Post-evolution Vandalier jumps in both area and power
Weaknesses
- Purely a pair weapon — solo adoption is pointless
- Two weapon slots consumed, reducing room for other evolutions
- Both weapons must be leveled evenly, raising early-game cost
Recommended Characters
- Imelda: +10% Growth rushes both weapons to Lv MAX together
- Gennaro: extra projectile count boosts bomb count
- Porta: area bonus widens explosion radius
Recommended Passives
- Candelabrador: wider explosions — top priority
- Spinach: +10% Might raises bomb damage
- Duplicator: extra projectile per orbit
- Rapid Fire: tighter orbit coverage
Synergistic Arcanas
- VIII Mad Groove: auto-collect helps secure Peachone faster
- XX Silent Old Sanctuary: projectile +1 and speed bonus densify orbits
Strategy and Tips
- Early (0–10 min): Level Ebony Wings and Peachone evenly. Both must reach Lv MAX for the union.
- Mid (10–20 min): Both at Lv MAX → evolve into Vandalier. Orbiting bombs become primary damage.
- Late (20+ min): Orbit bosses inside Vandalier range; supplement with a single-target weapon for focused DPS.
FAQ
Q: Is Ebony Wings worth picking up solo?
A: No. It's a pair weapon designed around the union evolution with Peachone.
Q: Which dove should I level first?
A: Level both evenly — one lagging behind delays the union. Aim to hit Lv MAX simultaneously.
Q: Two slots competing with other evolutions?
A: Vandalier needs no passive, so it's two slots for one evolved weapon — comparable efficiency. Plan around other evolutions accordingly.