In Rogue: Genesia, a survival roguelite with bullet-hell elements, upgrading your weapons is crucial for survival.
Beyond standard level-ups, the game features a powerful Evolved Weapon system.
Evolved Weapons are significantly stronger than their base counterparts and are not obtainable through regular level-up choices.
This comprehensive guide explains how to obtain Evolved Weapons, lists all known combinations, and provides strategies for maximizing your chances of success.
Understanding Evolved Weapons
Evolved Weapons are special, upgraded versions of base weapons.
They are created by combining a fully leveled-up (max level) base weapon with a specific, fully leveled-up supporting item.
Key Differences from Regular Weapons:
- Not in Level-Up Pool: Evolved Weapons do not appear in the normal card selection pool when you level up.
- Random Drop: After meeting the requirements (max level weapon + max level support item), the Evolved Weapon has a chance to appear as a random drop. This is not guaranteed.
- Superior Power: Evolved Weapons offer significantly enhanced stats and abilities compared to their base forms.
How to Obtain Evolved Weapons
The process of obtaining an Evolved Weapon involves these steps:
- Choose a Base Weapon: Select a base weapon that you want to evolve. Refer to the table below for a complete list of evolvable weapons and their requirements.
- Choose a Supporting Item: Identify the specific supporting item required to evolve your chosen base weapon.
- Level Up Both to Maximum: During your run, prioritize leveling up both the base weapon and the supporting item to their maximum levels. This is a prerequisite for the Evolved Weapon to have a chance to drop.
- Wait for the Random Drop: Once you have both items at max level, continue playing. The Evolved Weapon may appear as a random drop. There is no guarantee it will drop immediately, or even at all, during a given run. Persistence is key.
Complete Evolved Weapon List
This table lists all currently known Evolved Weapons in Rogue: Genesia, along with their required base weapon and supporting item:
| Base Weapon | Supporting Item(s) | Evolved Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Pike | Light Spirit, Arcane Beam | Arcanic Lance |
| Ice Nova | Arcane Beam, Explosive Vial | Angelic Prism |
| Shaman Staff | Magic Wand | Arcanist’s Staff |
| Katana | Fire Spirit | Artificier’s Katana |
| Crossbow | Throwing Knife | Ballista |
| Cleaver | Swordrang, Divine Smite* | Death Scythe |
| Bow | Explosive Vial | Explosive Bow |
| Fire Ring | Death Aura | Jaald’s Amulet |
| Shuriken | Kunai | Fuuma Shuriken |
| Katana | Wind’s Blade | Silph’s Blade |
| Worm Gland | Void Spirit* | Singularity Gland |
| Spear | Light Spirit | Sola’s Lance |
| Thunder Staff | Thunder Spirit | Staff of Storm |
| Crystal Sword | Fire Spirit, Light Spirit, Cleaver | Sun Sword |
| Thunder Staff | Explosive Vial | Thunder Vial |
| Magic Wisp | Void Spirit* | Void Wisp |
* Special Requirements: Some supporting items have their own prerequisites, as detailed below.
Special Supporting Item Requirements
Certain supporting items require you to have specific other cards before they can be obtained, even if they don’t need to be at max level:
Divine Smite (Required for Death Scythe)
To obtain Divine Smite, you need:
- Absolute Focus
- Analysis
You do not need to maximize the levels of Absolute Focus and Analysis; simply having them is sufficient.
Void Spirit (Required for Void Wisp and Singularity Gland)
To obtain Void Spirit, you need:
- Candle
- Low Pressure
- Student
- Void
You do not need to maximize the levels of these cards; simply having them is sufficient.
Tips and Strategies for Obtaining Evolved Weapons
- Card Synergy: Plan your build strategically. Choose cards that synergize well with your desired Evolved Weapon. For example, if you’re aiming for an Evolved Weapon that benefits from projectile speed, pick up cards that boost that stat.
- Prioritize Leveling: Focus on maximizing the levels of your chosen base weapon and its supporting item as quickly as possible. This is the core requirement for evolving.
- Unlock Cards: Some of the required cards may not be available from the start. You’ll need to unlock them through gameplay progression.
- Persistence: Remember that Evolved Weapon drops are random. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get your desired weapon immediately. Keep playing and fulfilling the requirements, and it will eventually appear.
- Reroll: Use reroll to increase your chances.
Conclusion
Evolved Weapons are a key element of Rogue: Genesia’s progression system, offering a significant power boost and exciting new gameplay possibilities.
By understanding the requirements, planning your builds strategically, and persevering through the random drop system, you can unlock these powerful weapons and dominate the battlefield.
Good luck, and may the RNG be ever in your favor.