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Spike Hornet 2



Spike Hornet is the comedian Nanovor; all of it's moves are named after humor techniques, and even laughs when it defeats the opponent.

Spike Hornet 2.0 loses the ability to deal damage based on the target's EN and focuses on damage output. The move Wisecrack provides a random chance to deal either massive damage or no damage whatsoever.

Spike Hornet 2.0's Punchline is a joke that Velocitrons get more than any other faction; the poor things take an additional 11 damage and the move ignores ARM.

OVERVIEW[]

  • Spike Hornet 2.0 is an even scarier version of the original Spike Hornet. Take every late-night horror movie dealing with clowns and you'll get a peek at what Spike Hornet 2.0 is all about. It's the kind of Nanovor that laughs at its own jokes, even when everyone around it isn't laughing. I think it actually enjoys being the scary 'vor that it's become, getting a mix of chuckles and screams, especially when it blasts a Nanovor into a puddle of goop. All jokes aside, Spike Hornet 2.0 is pretty effective in battle and I've been using it to kick everyone's butts for days now.

-Nate

HOW TO OBTAIN[]

This Nanovor was first made available 10/31/09 (perfect day for this Nanovor). To obtain this Nanovor, you must evolve Spike Hornet 1.0 using the EMs 1H1, 1H2 and 1H4 in that order.

TACTICS[]

  • Like I said before, Spike Hornet 2.0 should be one of the first of the first Nanovor that you use at the start of a battle. With its amazing speed, it'll probably be going first. Start out with a simple Stinger attack or two while you build up some energy. It won't deal that much damage, but if you get a Blue Spike up first, it'll ignore armor so you'll be sure to whittle down your opponent's Nanovor for the killing joke.  If you're up against a Velocitron, make things really funny with a Punchline or two. I bet you a dollar that after a couple of rounds, your opponent won't get the joke and will swap out his battered Velocitron if it lasts that long. Wisecrack is one of those all-or-nothing kind of attacks. Either your opponent gets a big cream pie of huge damage to the face (or whatever they have that passes as a face) or you're left having to pull out the rubber chicken to smash an angry Nanovor opponent.

Spike Hornet 2.0 takes some of the abilities from Spike Hornet 1.0 and makes them better. With a smoking fast speed, it's great for doing scouting runs to find out what you'll be facing, but with armor and a pretty decent health for a Hexite, it can stick around to do some damage as well. Spike Hornet 2.0 really likes poking fun at (or poking the eyes of) Velocitrons and it's a great addition to your swarm when you're fighting against a Velocitron-loving opponent. Its attacks are all pretty cheap, so you can use them just about every round, so if you want to start the pain early, include a Spike Hornet 2.0 in your swarm for some serious laughs.

COUNTER TACTICS[]

  • Try Your Luck! Spike Hornet is known for his jokester attitude and his luck-based Wisecrack attack, so pull a fast one on him for a change and use the Dodge Override! Start off with a light attack like Tank Walker 2.0's Headbutt, and then swap in your Circuit Flyer 2.0 and use the Dodge Override. Adding this element of chance in your favor is sure to make the battle a fair one!
  • Don't Underestimate the Pass! It seems like passing for a round is giving up, but really, it allows you to make two powerful attacks in a row! Send out a tank with high health or heavy armor like your Mega Scorpion 2.0 -- tanks can pass in the first round and take a hit. Then, swap in your Plasma Lash 2.0 and use Zeus Zap to do some damage and swap-block the opponent. Once Spike Hornet is locked in, swap your Mega Scorpion 2.0 back in and attack with Acid Sting! Spike Hornet should be one crispy critter!
  • Guarantee Yourself the Final Hit! Sometimes all it comes down to is the last turn. If you keep finding yourself losing just because Spike Hornet is so speedy, then use your Circuit Flyer 2.0! After saving up some energy, use the Power Rush override to increase your speed. Then, end the battle with a Hexite like Battle Kraken 2.0. Your Nanovor will be sure to get the final blow!

ORIGINS[]

  • Spike Hornet 2.0 is like the alpha version, with a touch more madness thrown in for good measure. He filled the same sociological niche, entertaining the masses, but with a meaner streak that comes with increased power and ability. Given this, it comes to no surprise that Spike Hornet 2.0 appears much less frequently than its earlier version. Perhaps its bad jokes and cruel humor forces it to the fringes of Nanovor society? 

-Dr. Zap

Possible evolutions include:

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