Unstable Beam
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Level 22 Passive Item
20% Trigger Chance
20% chance to shoot a beam at the first enemy your Weapon hits on each attack.
Best when fighting a single strong enemy.
Quick Stats
Unlock: Level 22 Jax Quest
Type: Single-Target Passive
Best For: Boss Fights & Raids
Damage Type: Burst
Trigger Rate: 20% per hit
Target Priority: First enemy hit
Best Pairs
Techno Fists for ranged safety
Vampire Teeth for healing synergy
Pepper Spray for crowd control
Introduction
Unstable Beam is a powerful passive item in Mo.co that excels in single-target damage scenarios. As its description states, it has a "20% chance to shoot a beam at the first enemy your Weapon hits on each attack," making it particularly effective in boss fights and raids. This passive is unlocked at level 22 through Jax's "Monster Chase Rift Completion" quest.
How to Unlock Unstable Beam
Unlock Requirements
Level Requirements
- Reach Level 22
- Complete previous story missions
- Unlock Rift access (Level 5+)
Quest Requirements
- Talk to Jax in the Hub
- Accept "Monster Chase" quest
- Complete Rift challenges
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
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Reach Level 22
- Complete Daily Jobs (refreshes every 3 hours)
- Participate in Rift Missions during 4x XP boost
- Join group hunts for faster leveling
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Find Jax in the Hub
- Located near the Portal Station
- Look for the "!" quest marker
- Must have completed previous story missions
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Complete the Monster Chase Quest
- Accept the quest from Jax
- Enter the specified Rift challenge
- Defeat the required number of monsters
- Return to Jax for reward
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Recommended Preparation
- Bring a strong single-target weapon
- Have healing gadgets equipped
- Join a team for faster completion
- Use XP boosters if available
Quest Rewards
- Unstable Beam passive unlock
- Additional XP and resources
- Access to related quests
- Achievement progress
Weapon Synergies
| Weapon | Type | Damage | Range | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedshot | Ranged | Very High | Long | Single-target specialist |
| Techno Fists | Melee | High | Medium | Versatile damage |
| Wolf Stick | Ranged | High | Long | Pet wolf companion |
| Portable Portal | Ranged | High | Medium | Build synergy |
| Monster Slugger | Melee | High | Short | AOE damage |
| Spinsickle | Melee | High | Short | Lifesteal |
| Staff of Good Vibes | Support | Low | Medium | Team healing |
| Toothpick and Shield | Melee | Low | Short | Damage reduction |
| Buzz Kill | Melee | Medium | Short | High mobility |
| CPU Bomb | Ranged | Very High | Medium | AOE burst |
| Medicine Ball | Support | Low | Medium | Enhanced healing |
| Squid Blades | Melee | Medium | Short | Quick strikes |
The table above shows various weapons that can be paired with Unstable Beam. For optimal performance, focus on weapons with:
- High attack speed to trigger the beam more frequently
- Single-target focus to maximize damage output
- Range capability for safer positioning
Best Builds and Synergies
Rifts Build
- Passives:
- Unstable Beam (Single-target burst)
- Vampire Teeth (Sustain)
- Unstable Lazer (Additional proc damage)
- Gadgets:
- Pepper Spray (Crowd control)
- Really Cool Sticker (Damage boost)
- Vitamin Shot (Attack speed)
Dojo Build
- Passives:
- Unstable Beam (Main damage)
- Vampire Teeth (Healing)
- Unstable Lazer (Extra damage)
- Gadgets:
- Snow Globe (Area control)
- Pepper Spray (Slow effect)
- Vitamin Shot (Speed boost)
Advanced Tips and Strategies
Pro Tips
- Prioritize weapons with high attack speed to maximize beam procs
- Use gadgets to isolate priority targets
- Level up Unstable Beam early for better scaling
- Coordinate with teammates in raids for focused damage
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using in multi-enemy fights where the beam's single-target nature is wasted
- Pairing with AoE-focused builds that don't complement the beam's strengths
- Neglecting positioning which is crucial for consistent targeting
- Ignoring attack speed which directly affects proc frequency
