Can You Beat Spamton NEO Without Fighting? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, you absolutely can beat Spamton NEO without resorting to violence in Deltarune Chapter 2. The key lies in understanding the game’s ACT system and exploiting Spamton NEO’s desire to be freed from his digital puppet strings. It’s a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience that offers a deeper insight into his character and the game’s themes.
The Art of the ACT: A Pacifist’s Path to Victory
The traditional approach to boss battles in video games often involves depleting an enemy’s health bar through combat. However, Deltarune encourages alternative methods, particularly through the ACT command. In the case of Spamton NEO, this is the only way to obtain the better of two possible key items for a specific character. Instead of focusing on dealing damage, you must strategically use specific ACT options to influence Spamton NEO.
Understanding Spamton NEO’s Vulnerabilities
Spamton NEO’s battle revolves around his desire for freedom from the strings that control him. His dialogue and actions during the fight reflect this deep-seated yearning. The ACT options directly target this vulnerability, forcing him to confront his situation and ultimately leading to his defeat.
The Winning Strategy: Wire Cutting
The main thing to beating Spamton NEO without fighting is getting to the phase in which you can cut the wires controlling him. Each character has a specific action that contributes to tiring him out.
- Kris‘s role is to ACT and FLEX. This action reduces Spamton NEO‘s defense.
- Ralsei should ACT and HUG. This offers a calming influence that reduces Spamton NEO’s attack power.
- Susie should ACT and TAUNT. The TAUNT command increases the tension, contributing to Spamton NEO’s weakening state.
After several turns of strategically using these actions, Spamton NEO will become exhausted and unable to maintain control of his form. This state is indicated by on-screen dialogue, in which Susie states that “His wires are exposed!” and “He’s open!”. At this point, the ACT command will change to CUT WIRE. Selecting this option will initiate a sequence where you cut one of the wires controlling Spamton NEO, weakening him further. This process must be repeated several times, cutting all the wires, to secure victory.
Rewards of Pacifism: The Dealmaker
Choosing the pacifist route over combat offers a unique reward: the Dealmaker. This item has very high defense for a headgear piece and provides a substantial boost to attack power. Furthermore, it has an affect in that Kris wears Spamton’s glasses during battle when equipped with the Dealmaker. The Dealmaker is also part of a secret weapon that can only be found by taking a specific path in a pacifist route.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions about Spamton NEO, addressing both combat and pacifist approaches:
1. Is it impossible to spare Spamton NEO through fighting?
The article you referenced is incorrect. While it’s true that you initially engage in combat with Spamton NEO, you can ultimately “spare” him by strategically using the ACT command to cut his wires, leading to a non-violent resolution.
2. Do you have to fight Spamton NEO in Snowgrave?
Yes, the Snowgrave Route forces you to fight Spamton NEO as a powerful, solo final boss. This battle is significantly more challenging than the pacifist or normal route encounter. This means you cannot “spare” Spamton NEO during a Snowgrave Route.
3. Is Sans or Spamton NEO harder?
This is subjective and depends on player skill and experience. Many consider Sans from Undertale to be significantly harder due to his unpredictable attack patterns and the Karma mechanic. However, the Snowgrave Spamton NEO fight is arguably more difficult to other bosses in Deltarune. The cited article is correct in its assertion that Hard Sans Battle Simulator is one of the hardest battles.
4. How much HP does Spamton NEO have?
Spamton NEO has 4809 HP. The slightly unusual number compared to other boss HP values in the game is confirmed.
5. Is Spamton harder than Jevil?
Generally, most players find Jevil harder than the normal Spamton NEO fight. Jevil’s attacks are fast, chaotic, and require precise dodging. However, the Snowgrave Spamton NEO encounter is considered much harder than both fights.
6. Is it possible to beat Spamton NEO without Shooting?
Yes! The pacifist route focuses entirely on using the ACT command and strategically influencing Spamton NEO. You do not need to attack.
7. Who would win, Jevil or Spamton NEO?
This is purely speculative, but the article states that Spamton NEO defeated Jevil through tactics and strategy. However, it is important to note that this is not actual in-game event. Both characters are very powerful and have their own strengths.
8. What is the scariest version of Sans?
Horror Sans, from the Horrortale AU, is considered one of the scariest versions. He is a much darker and insane version of Sans.
9. Has anyone ever beat Sans first try?
Yes, it is possible to beat Sans on the first try, especially for players with experience in similar games and a good understanding of his attack patterns. It is however, unlikely.
10. Is Sans the hardest boss of all time?
While Sans is undoubtedly a challenging boss, the “hardest boss of all time” title is subjective. Many other challenging bosses exist across various games.
11. Why does Spamton’s head turn red?
Using the “revive” exploit more than 5 times causes Spamton NEO to become “angry,” his face fuming and turning red, increasing the damage of his attacks.
12. Is it possible to do a genocide run in Deltarune?
While there isn’t a full “genocide run” in Deltarune like in Undertale, the Snowgrave Route shares some similarities, involving manipulating Noelle to eliminate enemies.
13. Can you refight Spamton NEO?
No, Spamton NEO can only be fought once per save file.
14. What does Spamton give you?
Defeating Spamton NEO through fighting rewards the Puppet Scarf. Defeating him through ACTing rewards the Dealmaker.
15. Why did Spamton go crazy?
Spamton’s downfall stemmed from the sudden disappearance of the mysterious stranger who provided him with success, leading to desperation and obsession with becoming NEO.
Deltarune, like its predecessor Undertale, rewards players who think outside the box and explore alternative solutions to conflict. The pacifist route against Spamton NEO exemplifies this philosophy, offering a more nuanced and satisfying experience.
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