Troll Bomb
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Troll Bomb |
| Chinese Name | 山精炸弹 |
| How to Unlock | Select via Crest / Purchase from the Librarian |
| Evolution Material | Carnage Heart |
| Pickup Priority | B |
Effect and Behavior
Troll Bomb is a bomb-type weapon that detonates immediately upon landing at the target location. Unlike other bomb weapons that bounce and roll across the ground before exploding, Troll Bomb stays exactly where it lands and explodes on impact — no travel, no drift. The landing point and explosion point are always identical.
The Area of Effect explosion scales with the Area stat, while damage scales with Might. Cooldown controls throw frequency, and increasing Amount fires multiple bombs simultaneously to cover wider ground. Carnage Heart provides Might +1 and serves as the evolution material, combining damage enhancement with evolution preparation.
Evolution Path
Hold Carnage Heart, max Troll Bomb, then open a chest after 10:00 to evolve.
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Required Passive | Carnage Heart |
| Timing | Open a chest after 10:00 |
| Carnage Heart Effect | Might +1 |
Strengths
Zero drift between landing and explosion is the defining advantage of Troll Bomb. Bounce-type bombs explode wherever they stop rolling, which can miss the intended target area. Troll Bomb always detonates exactly where aimed, making it the most accurate bomb-type weapon for hitting dense enemy clusters. High Area stacking dramatically expands each explosion's radius, turning single bombs into large-scale clearing events. Carnage Heart directly boosts Might, scaling explosion damage as the weapon levels up.
Weaknesses
Without bounce, a single explosion covers only one radius — bounce-type bombs effectively cover more total ground per throw by rolling through multiple positions. Low Amount in early runs means only one explosion per cycle, limiting output against spread-out enemies. Access is gated behind Crest selection, so not all runs can open with it.
Recommended Characters
| Character | Reason |
|---|---|
| Characters with Crest selection | Can take Troll Bomb from the very start |
| High Might stat characters | Carnage Heart synergy further multiplies explosion damage |
| Characters with Area bonuses | Start with wider explosions, gaining value earlier |
Recommended Passives
| Passive | Reason |
|---|---|
| Carnage Heart | Evolution material and Might +1 |
| Candelabrador | Area increase expands explosion radius |
| Hollow Heart | Might boost amplifies per-explosion damage |
| Pummarola | HP regen sustains continuous play |
Good Arcana Pairings
| Arcana | Effect |
|---|---|
| XIII - Rota Fortunae | Further multiplies damage output |
| VIII - In Nomine Corporis | Adds bonus effects to all hits within the explosion area |
Gameplay Tips
Use the no-drift detonation to precisely target the densest enemy clusters on screen. Narrow corridors and chokepoints where enemies pack tightly are ideal — the explosion covers the full cluster without the bomb sliding past. Area stacking with Candelabrador is the primary early-game goal since wider explosions clear more enemies per throw. Secure Carnage Heart quickly for the combined evolution prep and Might bonus, then stack additional Might sources to maximize the blast damage in late-game high-density scenarios.
FAQ
Q. What's the advantage of not bouncing? A. The explosion happens exactly where you aim. Bounce-type bombs detonate wherever they stop rolling, which can be unpredictable. Troll Bomb's impact-equals-explosion mechanic makes it easier to hit dense clusters precisely.
Q. Does Troll Bomb work without Carnage Heart? A. Yes — explosions function normally without it. Carnage Heart adds Might and is needed for evolution; acquiring it improves damage even if you don't plan to evolve.
Q. What happens when I increase Amount? A. Multiple bombs are thrown per cycle, detonating at several positions simultaneously. This dramatically increases total clearing area compared to single-bomb throws.