Noitais an action-packed indie game developed by Nolla Games. It’s a uniquely difficult experience that has gathered a small but dedicated following. Although its mechanics are not explained in detail to new players, the 2D side-scrolling pixel title became popular for one unique feature: a world where every pixel is simulated. Players are able to create and combine spells that can destroy enemies and the environment in all kinds of ways.
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Noitais considered by many players to be relentlessly hard. As such, it can be crucial to create the best spell and modifier combinations as soon as possible during a playthrough (spells play as crucial a part in gameplay as they do in fellow indie darlingHollow Knight). Here are some of the strongest combos.
10Unstable Crystal + Homing: An Enemy-Seeking Explosive
Unstable Crystal is a relatively simple spell that causes an explosion whenever something touches it (this also includes the player). The spell can also appear as a Trigger variety, which explodes when someone wanders nearby and casts another spell.
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With a quick blast of the Homing modifier, Unstable Crystal can quickly become a very dangerous weapon against enemies. Its only real downside is the fact that the spell can hurt the player, plus the blast doesn’t destroy much of the surrounding environment (unlike other explosives). An effective pairing indeed.
9Chainsaw + Spark Bolt: No Cast Delay Means Constant Sparks
Spark Bolt is one of the first spells that a player can learn inNoita. It is relatively simple, and does very little damage. However, Spark Bolt balances this out by costing very little mana and having a very quick recharge time.
Combine this with the Chainsaw spell, which greatly lowers all cast delay times and has a negative recharge time of its own, and anyone can easily put together an invaluable protective combination during the early stages of the adventure. InNoita, as inother fast-paced action titles, the beginning can be tough as players learn the ropes, but such a simple tactic will really pay off.
8Summon Rock + Homing: A Deadly Boulder Projectile
This spell combination works for the same reason, and on the same principle, as Unstable Crystal + Homing. Summon Rock is a simple projectile spell that, as the name implies, creates a deadly rock out of thin air. However, when paired with the Homing Modifier, Summon Rock becomes a spell to be feared.
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When the rock collides with enemies, it’ll deal high damage against them. Although Summon Rock has only three charges (meaning it won’t last for very long), it can become quite a deadly projectile when used in conjunction with Homing. This spell combination has been exploited inNoitasincethe indie experience was in its Steam Early Access iteration.
7Spark Bolt + Vertical Barrier: A Quick and Effective Trap
Another spell featuring Spark Bolt, this outlandish combination (a little reminiscent ofArchvale’s great variety of weapons)also takes advantage of the fact that Spark Bolt is quick to recharge and has a low mana cost. The Vertical variety of the Barrier spell will harm anyone that comes in its way, though, like Unstable Crystal, this does include the protagonist themselves.
Spark Bolt and Vertical Barrier combined will create an effective trap. Spark Bolt will knock an enemy into the barrier, dealing damage while also keeping the player away from the danger of being killed by their own shield.
6Lightning Bolt + Orbiting Arc: Overcoming The Standard Spell’s Short Range
Lightning Bolt is already a good spell to use as it deals high electric and explosion damage, although it isn’t an attack that tends to travel very far. This lack of range, coupled with the fact that the player will need to be protected from taking damage from the blast themselves, makes it very difficult to use to its full potential.
When combined with the Orbiting Arc modifier, however, Lightning Bolt’s short-range limitation is completely removed, making the spell and modifier a very strong combo thisdeftly designed side-scrolling pixel game.
5Water Trail + Bouncing Burst: An Endless Source of Water
Water is a very useful element inNoita, as it can clean off any unwanted stain effects from the player. Dousing the protagonist in water can also raise their resistance to combustion. With all of this in mind, then, Water Trail could be considered one of the most useful modifiers available.
This is especially the case when paired with Bouncing Burst. This combined spell can devastate enemies by bouncing off many surfaces over a short period of time. Be wary, though, as it’s actually possible to inadvertently create enough water to drown in it.
4Dormant Crystal + Unstable Crystal: Bigger Explosion, More Damage
Although it seems like an unorthodox combination at first, Dormant Crystal and Unstable Crystal actually have excellent synergy with each other. Dormant Crystal does not explode unless it is caught within a blast, while Unstable Crystal will detonate if something wanders nearby.
As such, when Unstable Crystal explodes, the Dormant Crystal Spell will go off as well. This will cause an even larger explosion than a normal Unstable Crystal. As with the Unstable Crystal, enemies that are killed via Dormant Crystal will count as a trick shot.
3Concentrated Spell + Triplicate Bolt: Three Bolts Become One
Just as its name implies, Triplicate Bolt is a spell that breaks off into three shots that spread outwards when cast. The bolts can bounce off other surfaces if shot at the right angle. Concentrated Spell is a perk rather than a modifier or a spell, but will greatly increase the damage spells do at the cost of lowering firing speed.
Concentrated Spell will turn all three shots of Triplicate Bolt into one, and will increase its damage by an incredible amount. This combination does rely on the player having some accuracy when launching the spell, though, so aiming practise will be important to success in thisgreat indie title.
2Freeze Charge + Tentacle + Speed Up + Light Shot: Long Range Freeze Attacks
Tentacle is a quick, simple spell that may not seem useful at first. When used, the spell will summon a tentacle directly in front of the player, dealing damage and scooping up items such as gold or projectiles, before returning to the spot where the spell was used.
When combined with the Freeze Charge modifier,along with Speed Up and Light Shot, Tentacle’s range becomes much greater, and it will freeze anything it touches. Enemies that are frozen can be killed in a single hit, making for a potent and unconventional build.
1Luminous Drill + Ping Pong Path: A Fast-Paced Unstoppable Projectile
The spell Luminous Drill by itself is already very strong indeed. When used with the right wands, it can cut through any material at a decent distance. Ping Pong Path is a modifier that causes a spell to bounce through the air for a short while.
If Ping Pong Path is paired up with Luminous Drill, the spell becomes a devastatingly fast projectile that cuts through anything, causing a beautiful explosion that rivalssome of the best-looking indie games the industry has seen recently. This high damage and ability to cut through anything makes Luminous Drill and Ping Pong Path one of the strongest combinations inNoita.
