Swoltorb

Swoltorb is an orb type introduced in v0.5.20 that increases the damage of pegs it hits. Each time a Swoltorb collides with a peg it applies an upgrade that raises that peg's damage, and the orb itself has base damage that was increased for all levels in v0.7.16.

Swoltorb's upgrade does not affect bombs that are struck; only standard pegs receive the damage-increase buff. A single Swoltorb can upgrade the same peg multiple times across multiple collisions, which interacts particularly well with sources that refresh peg durability or otherwise allow repeated hits. This repeatedly-applied upgrade can help offset reductions from other effects that lower peg damage (for example, an Omegorb that reduces damage).

Orbsium and similar damage-amplifying effects dramatically amplify the benefit Swoltorb receives and the upgrades it grants. When Swoltorb itself is subject to Orbsium-style multipliers, its own damage grows substantially and the upgrades it hands out scale accordingly, making it especially potent on runs with orb-damage boosts.

Practical notes:

• Swoltorb buffs apply only to pegs, not to bombs or explosive objects.
• Multiple upgrades from the same Swoltorb stack on a peg if it is hit repeatedly; synergy with peg-refresh or high-penetration shots is strong.
• Prioritize pairing Swoltorb with orb-damage multipliers (Orbsium) or builds that allow it to hit pegs multiple times to maximize overall damage increases.
• The orb’s base damage was buffed in v0.7.16, improving its direct damage contribution in addition to its upgrade utility.

Etymology: the name “Swoltorb” derives from internet slang “swol” (swole), meaning “getting stronger” or “buff,” reflecting the orb’s mechanic of strengthening pegs. Its general mechanic resembles that of Glorious SuffeRing in how it modifies peg attributes.