Runetracer
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Runetracer |
| Japanese Name | 軌跡の魔弾 |
| Chinese Name | 痕印石 |
| Weapon Type | Bouncing projectile |
| Evolution Material | Armor |
| Evolves To | NO FUTURE |
| Pickup Priority | A |
Effect and Behavior
Launches projectiles that fly in random directions and bounce off walls and enemies. Each shot pierces multiple times and bounces around the screen, dealing damage over a long duration. Level scaling increases projectile count, damage, and travel duration.
Random trajectory means you can't snipe specific targets, but the constant screen-wide presence delivers consistent damage in boss arenas and crowded waves. Pairs naturally with Armor for a "tank-counter" playstyle.
Evolution Conditions
Max Runetracer (Lv 8), carry Armor (-1 damage taken per level), and open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to evolve into NO FUTURE.
NO FUTURE Effect
After evolution projectile speed, travel time, and damage all jump dramatically, turning the screen into a high-speed bullet storm. Functions as the centerpiece of freeze and freeze-explosion builds — freeze enemies and let bouncing projectiles detonate them.
Strengths
- Screen-wide high-velocity damage — top-tier area output
- Post-evolution is the freeze-build cornerstone
- Armor doesn't compete with most other passives
- Travel time and bounce passives compound effectiveness
Weaknesses
- Random trajectory cannot focus a specific target
- Pre-evolution projectile speed is slow, early DPS is modest
- Armor's damage reduction loses value in late-game high-damage waves
Recommended Characters
- Concetta: starts with Runetracer, stable evolution path
- Gennaro: extra projectile count adds projectiles
- Porta: area bonus widens the hitbox
Recommended Passives
- Armor: mandatory for evolution, top priority
- Duplicator: extra projectile per cast
- Candelabrador: bigger area widens hitbox
- Spinach: +10% Might raises per-shot damage
Synergistic Arcanas
- XII Crystal Cries: freeze explosions stack with NO FUTURE bouncing projectiles
- XIV Jail of Crystal: freeze keeps enemies still while bullets bounce
- XX Silent Old Sanctuary: projectile +1 plus speed bonus
Strategy and Tips
- Early (0–10 min): Level Runetracer, secure Armor in parallel. Add an AoE weapon to plug crowd gaps.
- Mid (10–20 min): Hit Lv MAX + Armor, evolve into NO FUTURE for a high-velocity sweep.
- Late (20+ min): Run a freeze or freeze-explosion build, freezing enemies and letting NO FUTURE projectiles detonate them.
FAQ
Q: Can Runetracer carry a build solo?
A: Post-evolution add clear is dominant, but boss DPS is thin. Pair with Knife or King Bible.
Q: Armor or Hollow Heart first?
A: Runetracer needs Armor; Whip needs Hollow Heart. Pick by evolution target — or take both.
Q: How high can bounce count go?
A: Lv MAX + passives + arcanas substantially extends bounce count. XX Silent Old Sanctuary is especially strong.