Black Hole

Tier S ⭐

Sun × Dark = Black Hole

Effect

Pulls enemies in and deals massive damage

Damage Multiplier

3.5x

How to Unlock

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

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Special Unlock Requirement

Requires Sun evolution first (Burn + Light)

Strategy & Tips

Two-step evolution. Achievement-tied. Ultimate crowd control. Pulls all enemies to center for devastating combos.

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S-Tier Meta Evolution

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

Why Black Hole is Top-Tier

Black Hole stands as one of Ball x Pit's most devastating evolutions, combining massive 3.5x damage with unparalleled crowd control. The gravitational pull mechanic centralizes all enemies into a tight cluster, enabling massive combo potential with other area-of-effect evolutions. This makes Black Hole the ultimate 'setup' evolution - it doesn't just deal damage, it creates opportunities for your entire ball arsenal to maximize efficiency. Against wave-based gameplay, Black Hole turns chaotic enemy patterns into organized, predictable clusters that your other balls can obliterate. The combination of Sun's radiant damage and Dark's critical multipliers creates a synergy that few other evolutions can match.

Detailed Unlock Guide

Phase 1 - Collect Base Balls: Focus on collecting Burn, Light, and Dark balls early in your run. Burn balls are common, but Light and Dark balls may require waiting for specific waves or pickups.

Phase 2 - Level Base Balls: Level Burn and Light balls to Level 3. Keep your Dark ball but save it - you'll need it at Level 3 for the second step.

Phase 3 - Create Sun Evolution: Fuse your level 3 Burn ball with your level 3 Light ball to create Sun. This intermediate evolution is solid on its own with strong radiant damage and area denial capabilities.

Phase 4 - Level Sun to 3: This is critical - your newly created Sun evolution starts at Level 1. Play through waves and level it to Level 3 before proceeding. Many players forget this step.

Phase 5 - Level Dark to 3: Ensure your Dark ball is also at Level 3. You should have been leveling it alongside Sun.

Phase 6 - Final Fusion: Once Sun and Dark are both Level 3, collect a rainbow orb (XP level-up reward), select Evolution, and fuse Sun + Dark to create Black Hole. Completing this unlocks the associated achievement.

Strategic Tips & Synergies

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Sun is a prerequisite but also a strong standalone evolution - don't feel pressured to rush the Black Hole fusion if Sun is performing well.

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Black Hole's pull effect has a large radius - position it centrally to maximize its grouping potential across the entire screen.

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The gravitational pull works on ALL non-boss enemies, including elites and mini-bosses, making it incredibly powerful for difficult waves.

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Combine Black Hole with other AoE evolutions (Bomb, Magma, Sandstorm) for devastating 'wombo combo' potential - the pull groups enemies perfectly for maximum AoE efficiency.

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The 3.5x damage multiplier applies to the centralized damage zone, meaning every enemy pulled in takes massive hits continuously.

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Black Hole excels in later waves (15+) when enemy density and elite spawns increase - this is when the grouping effect becomes most valuable.

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The pull effect creates a 'safe zone' at the edges of the screen - enemies are constantly pulled away from your base, giving you more reaction time.

Best Character Pairings

These characters create exceptional synergies with Black Hole:

The Shade (S-Tier Pairing): The Shade's Dark-damage bonuses synergize perfectly with Black Hole's Dark component, amplifying both the damage multiplier and the gravitational pull strength.

Lantern Knight (S-Tier Pairing): Lantern Knight's Light-based passives boost the Sun prerequisite evolution, and the fire synergies enhance the radiant damage component of Black Hole.

The Itchy Finger (A-Tier Pairing): The Itchy Finger's DPS focus maximizes Black Hole's damage output against grouped enemies, turning the crowd control into rapid elimination.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Not leveling Sun to Level 3 first: The most common mistake is trying to fuse Sun + Dark immediately after creating Sun. Remember: Sun starts at Level 1 and must be leveled to 3.

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Creating Black Hole too early: Black Hole's true power comes from combo potential. Creating it before you have complementary AoE evolutions may waste its grouping effect.

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Positioning issues: Black Hole works best in the center of your ball formation. Placing it on the edges reduces the pull radius effectiveness.

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Ignoring Sun's standalone value: Sun (Burn + Light) is a strong A-tier evolution. Don't sacrifice it unless you're confident you can complete the Black Hole fusion quickly.

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Using Light balls for other evolutions: Some players accidentally use Light balls for different fusions before creating Sun, blocking the Black Hole path entirely. Plan your evolution tree carefully.

Advanced Strategy

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Expert-Level Optimization

Expert optimization: Black Hole's gravitational pull creates what speedrunners call the 'death ball' - a concentrated cluster of enemies taking continuous damage from all your balls simultaneously. Position Black Hole to pull enemies into your base's damage radius for maximum efficiency. In NG+ runs, combine Black Hole with Nuclear Bomb for instant screen clears - the pull groups enemies perfectly for the explosion. The Dark component provides critical damage multipliers, so stack critical chance passives when possible. Black Hole + Frozen Flame + Magma creates a 'kill zone' that deletes waves in seconds - the pull (Black Hole) + damage amplification (Frozen Flame) + DoT (Magma) combo is nearly unbeatable.

Boss Fight Strategies

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Boss Encounter Tips

Against single-target bosses: While Black Hole's pull effect doesn't work on bosses, the 3.5x damage multiplier still applies - position aggressively for maximum hits. Against boss + adds: This is where Black Hole shines. The pull groups all adds into the boss hitbox, letting you damage both simultaneously. Against movement-heavy bosses: Black Hole creates predictable enemy positioning, making dodge patterns easier to anticipate. Focus on keeping the boss in the center of the pull zone.