Nidublast Swarm Build

Build Concept

Nidublast is an auto-attacking minion gun from Update 3, distinct from Mitotic Nidus cloning but sharing swarm archetype DNA. It throws minion projectiles that fight independently while you kite with Flagella and dodge—core to minion swarm builds alongside Nidus chains.

Balance patches capped total Nidublast minions at thirty, reduced minion invulnerability frames, and adjusted damage from sixteen to twenty while lowering minion HP. Post-launch notes also state Nidublast minions no longer draw aggro—macrophages may reach you faster than before.

Pair two Mitochondria before stacking Nidublast copies. Overcharge still matters for burst phases when minions cannot clean elites alone.

Progression and Synergies

Skin through Intestine: grab first Nidublast and Mitochondria cluster. Add Mitotic Nidus when offered to duplicate connected weapons on clones. Shop for attack speed Traits and pseudopod automation for chip damage while minions spawn.

Explosive on-kill Traits multiply when minions secure kills—Phagocytosis challenge conflicts unless melee minions qualify. Photosynthesis may ban weapon organelles including Nidublast—read challenge cards.

Bacteriophage Launcher and minion tags stack add density but watch CPU in soft-body physics-heavy rooms—enable fast physics if stutter appears.

Boss and Daily Notes

Boss arenas with AoE wipe minion counts—do not rely on swarm wall against Kupffer or Heart phases. Rebuild minion density between phases if loot drops replacements.

Daily random weapon infusers may force Nidublast without supporting Mitochondria—practice standard runs before seeded leaderboard days.