Spicy Meatball item icon

Spicy Meatball

Rarity: Unconfirmed
Effect: Attacks have a 25% chance to explode, dealing 65% Area-of-Effect damage to nearby enemies.

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Proc Chance
25% (on hit)
Explosion Damage
65% (AoE)
Unlock
Unlocked by default
Patch Context
Proc coefficient affects on-hit items

🧪 How Spicy Meatball Works

Every time you land a hit, there’s a 25% chance to trigger a small explosion that deals 65% damage in an area. It’s a straightforward crowd-control effect that scales with how many times you hit enemies per second.

Advantages

  • Excellent at clearing grouped enemies
  • No setup or targeting required
  • Works in most builds that hit frequently

Considerations

  • Single-target DPS gain can be modest
  • Relies on consistent hit frequency
Patch Insight

In v1.0.12, the developer clarified proc coefficient (how often weapon hits can trigger on-hit items like Spicy Meatball). Changes to weapon proc coefficients (e.g., Black Hole) indirectly affect your explosion uptime.

🔗 Synergies & Suggested Pairings

Spicy Meatball shines in hit-frequency builds. The more times you connect hits, the more explosions you produce. Consider pairing with the following weapons and items:

Aura weapon

Aura (weapon)

Constant ticks around you generate many hit checks → more explosions.

Aura weapon page →

Bananarang weapon

Bananarang (weapon)

Multi-hit bounces quickly rack up procs across packs.

Bananarang weapon page →

Lightning Staff weapon

Lightning Staff (weapon)

Frequent chain hits help sustain explosion uptime.

Lightning Staff weapon page →

Complementary Items

Lightning Orb item

Lightning Orb

Additional AoE pulses to layer with explosions.

Lightning Orb →

Overpowered Lamp item

Overpowered Lamp

Another AoE source to multiply pack clear potential.

Overpowered Lamp →

Power Gloves item

Power Gloves

Stacks more on-hit area pressure in crowded fights.

Power Gloves →

Thunder Mitts item

Thunder Mitts

Extra AoE events that complement explosive procs.

Thunder Mitts →

❓ FAQ

Is Spicy Meatball unlocked by default?
Yes. It is available from the start and can appear in any run.
What exactly is the effect?
Each hit has a 25% chance to explode, dealing 65% damage to nearby enemies (AoE).

(If a rarity classification is officially clarified, we’ll update this page.)