SpellString is a DLC-exclusive Speed-scaling close-range weapon. It strikes enemies near the player, and damage is directly multiplied by the player's Speed (projectile speed) stat — more Speed means more damage per hit. It is part of the spell weapon trio alongside SpellStrike and SpellStream, and shares a cross-evolution relationship with SpellStream: each weapon uses the other as its evolution material.

• Strikes enemies within a close range around the player
• Damage is directly multiplied by Speed (projectile speed) — a pure Speed-scaling weapon
• Speed-raising passives (Bracer) are the primary damage investment
• SpellStream and SpellString are cross-evolution partners — each uses the other as its evolution material
• SpellStream is the evolution material for SpellString

Hold SpellStream, level SpellString to MAX, then open a treasure chest after 10:00 (evolved form name to be confirmed).

SpellStream and SpellString share a mutual cross-evolution relationship — holding both simultaneously satisfies both evolution conditions at once, making a dual-spell build the most efficient approach.

• Speed scaling means Bracer investment raises damage directly, with no secondary stat conversion
• Close-range coverage hits multiple nearby enemies simultaneously — useful in surrounded situations
• Cross-evolution with SpellStream allows running both weapons at once with evolution conditions satisfied by each other
• Speed investment also benefits other weapons' projectile properties across the loadout

• DLC-exclusive — requires purchasing the relevant DLC content to unlock
• Requires surviving 15 minutes with Eleanor — a character-specific DLC unlock condition
• Low-Speed builds produce drastically reduced damage — the weapon is almost entirely dependent on Speed investment
• Close-range attack only — distant enemies require a separate weapon with longer reach

Eleanor is the prerequisite character and the most natural pairing. Characters and builds that naturally accumulate Speed benefit most from the scaling. Running SpellStream alongside SpellString completes both cross-evolution conditions simultaneously while keeping the build identity cohesive.

Build priority is Speed: secure Bracer first and accumulate Speed steadily. Running SpellStream alongside SpellString creates a self-contained spell loadout where the same Speed passives and the same evolution items serve both weapons simultaneously — the most slot-efficient way to build around the spell trio.

Close-range positioning allows SpellString to hit multiple enemies per activation. Area investment expands the strike zone, improving coverage at slightly safer distances.

SpellString handles close-range Speed-scaled damage; supplement with a projectile or orbital weapon to address enemies at longer range that the close-range strike cannot reach.

Q. What is the cross-evolution relationship between SpellString and SpellStream? A. SpellString evolves using SpellStream as its material, and SpellStream evolves using SpellString as its material. Holding both simultaneously satisfies both evolution conditions at once — running both weapons is the most efficient dual-spell approach.

Q. How much Speed should I stack? A. Speed scales damage linearly — more Speed always produces more damage. Prioritize Bracer and continue stacking as long as passive slots allow.

Q. Can characters other than Eleanor use SpellString? A. Yes — once unlocked it is available on any character. Eleanor is the most natural pairing but not a requirement for use.