Sworb is an offensive orb introduced in v0.7.27 that functions as a high-damage, no-frills projectile. It has no special on-hit effects or unique mechanics and therefore serves primarily as raw damage output. Because it lacks synergies or conditional behaviors, Sworb plays the role of a straight replacement for the starting Pebballs: it delivers substantially higher per-orb damage but cannot be the centerpiece of complex combo builds. Sworb was later removed from player availability in v0.9.22; an earlier, unspecified update increased its stats.
Sworb integrates into runs as a blunt-force damage option rather than a utility piece. It pairs naturally with general damage-boosting or stat-improving relics and with mechanics that increase effective hit count or bypass defenses:
Piercing effects multiply Sworb’s value by allowing each high-damage orb to affect multiple targets or hit through shields. Relics such as Au Auger and Prime Rod of Frost are strong matches because they let Sworb’s single-shot damage reach more targets.
Flat power increases and global buffs fit Sworb cleanly. Items that raise raw power or offensive stats—examples include Power Glove and Shrewd Scales—synergize directly and scale the orb’s straightforward damage.
Debuff- or enemy-weakening relics that reduce enemy defenses further enhance Sworb’s effectiveness. Relics that apply power debuffs to foes, including Short Stack and Glorious SuffeRing, increase the practical impact of Sworb’s high base damage.
Because Sworb lacks built-in effects, it is difficult to center an archetypal build around it; instead, it is best treated as an accompanying damage source in builds that value straightforward burst or single-target elimination.
Players should plan around Sworb’s limitations: it does not provide utility like status application, multi-hit tricks, or conditional effects, so any strategy relying on those mechanics must rely on other orbs. When present, Sworb is a reliable way to increase raw DPS, especially in encounters where piercing or damage amplification is available.
