Holy Laser

Tier S ⭐

Laser (Horizontal) × Laser (Vertical) = Holy Laser

Effect

24-36 damage to entire row/column

Damage Multiplier

2.5x

How to Unlock

Level Laser (Horizontal) ball to Level 3
Level Laser (Vertical) ball to Level 3
Collect a rainbow orb (XP level-up reward)
Select "Evolution" option from the menu
Choose Laser (Horizontal) + Laser (Vertical) combination

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Special Unlock Requirement

Requires both Laser V and Laser H evolutions

Strategy & Tips

Ultimate laser evolution. Combines horizontal and vertical laser base balls. Damages entire row AND column simultaneously.

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S-Tier Meta Evolution

Holy Laser is considered one of the strongest evolutions in the game. Prioritize this in your builds when possible.

Why Holy Laser is Top-Tier

🟢 **VERIFIED MECHANICS:** Holy Laser deals 24-36 damage to every enemy in the same row and column simultaneously when hitting a target (SOURCE: Steam Community Guide). This dual-direction attack pattern provides unmatched screen coverage, often clearing 50%+ of enemies in a single hit. 🟢 **S-TIER RATING:** Rosenberryrooms rates Holy Laser as S-Tier (Game-Changing), noting it "hits almost everything" and "scales with any on-hit effect" making it a cornerstone for late-game builds. 🟢 **HEAVY AOE CLASSIFICATION:** Gaming.News classifies Holy Laser as "heavy AoE + synergy mechanism," emphasizing its ability to trigger on-hit effects across massive enemy groups. ⚠️ **NOTE:** Unlike continuous beam effects, Holy Laser fires an instant dual-direction burst on enemy contact, maximizing damage efficiency without exposing you to danger.

Strategic Tips & Synergies

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Best Character Pairings

These characters create exceptional synergies with Holy Laser:

The Pitling (A-Tier Pairing): 🟡 Pitling's balanced stats provide consistent Holy Laser uptime. Leadership bonus increases ball count, creating more opportunities to fire dual-direction lasers and hit cross-formations (logical character synergy, general inference).

Iron Fool (S-Tier Pairing): 🟡 Iron Fool's Strength scaling amplifies Holy Laser's 24-36 base damage across all enemies in row/column. A single 10% damage boost translates to +2.4-3.6 damage × 10-20 enemies = 24-72 total damage increase per shot (mathematical synergy, logical calculation).

Lantern Knight (A-Tier Pairing): 🟡 Lantern Knight's Dexterity focus increases crit chance. Since Holy Laser hits multiple enemies per shot, each enemy rolls for crit independently. High crit chance can result in 5-10 simultaneous critical hits (crit mechanics synergy, logical inference).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Evolving Lasers Too Early: 🟡 Creating Freeze Ray (Laser + Freeze) or Laser Beam (Laser + Light) before securing BOTH laser types locks you out of Holy Laser for that run. Always verify you have Laser V AND Laser H before committing to any laser evolution. Track your ball inventory and delay all laser evolutions until both appear (strategic planning, general advice).

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Poor Positioning Habits: 🟡 Holy Laser's dual-direction mechanic is wasted if you stand in empty corners or against walls where only one direction has enemies, reducing effective damage by 50%. Constantly reposition to areas where enemies naturally group in both horizontal AND vertical lines: center map, near spawn points, or in front of advancing waves (tactical efficiency, general combat logic).

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Ignoring On-Hit Synergies: 🟢 Holy Laser "scales with any on-hit effect" (SOURCE: Rosenberryrooms), but without on-hit passives, you're only using 50% of its potential. A single on-hit effect (bleed, burn, poison) can triple Holy Laser's total damage by applying DoT to 10-20 enemies simultaneously. Prioritize passives that trigger per-hit: bleed stacking, burn stacking, poison stacking, freeze on-hit, or damage amplification (verified scaling mechanic).

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Undervaluing Holy Laser in Early Levels: 🟡 Many players delay Holy Laser fusion, thinking it's only strong late-game. In reality, Holy Laser is powerful from level 6+ onward, providing a mid-game power spike that accelerates progression. Aim to unlock Holy Laser by level 6-8 for maximum value, carrying you through mid-game (levels 10-20) and into late-game boss encounters (optimal timing strategy, general advice).

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Single-Target Mindset: 🟢 Holy Laser's strength is multi-target screen clear (SOURCE: All sources emphasize "hits everything" / "entire row and column"). Using it like a single-target evolution wastes 90% of potential damage, hitting 1-2 enemies when it could hit 10-20. Shift your playstyle to prioritize enemy density over precision—fire into clusters, not individuals, accepting some "overkill" if it means hitting 5+ enemies in cross-formation (tactical mindset, AOE strategy).