The Effect Orb System is a gameplay mechanic introduced in the 2003 Sony PlayStation 2 game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence.
Leon Belmont has the ability to infuse his sub-weapons with the magic of the orbs to perform a wide variety of magical attacks. Because there are many varieties of orbs and sub-weapons, dozens of magic spells can be used.
Combinations list[]
Red Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - Red Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 3 Hearts |
Create: Knife + Red Orb |
Effect: 3 daggers are rapidly thrown forward in a narrow spread at a single target. | ||||||
| Consume: 6 Hearts |
Create: Axe + Red Orb |
Effect: 8 axes spiral out from Leon across a horizontal plane until they hit a wall. | ||||||
| Consume: 6 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + Red Orb |
Effect: Holy water is scattered across the ground, bursting into a ring of flames around Leon. | ||||||
| Consume: 6 Hearts |
Create: Cross + Red Orb |
Effect: 5 crosses orbit Leon for 8 seconds. | ||||||
| Consume: 4 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + Red Orb |
Effect: A larger crystal appears in Leon's location, which floats in place for 4 seconds before exploding. | ||||||
| Consume: 3 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + Red Orb |
Effect: A larger pumpkin is thrown in an upward arc, which bounces along the ground twice before exploding. Its explosion covers a greater area. | ||||||
Purple Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - Purple Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Knife + Purple Orb |
Effect: 7 daggers appear in a half-circle formation in front of Leon and are sent out one after the other, seeking out targets. | ||||||
| Consume: 10 Hearts |
Create: Axe + Purple Orb |
Effect: Several axes spiral upward around the place Leon was when he performs the attack, forming a tornado. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + Purple Orb |
Effect: Leon punches the ground, releasing lines of flames in four directions. | ||||||
| Consume: 10 Hearts |
Create: Cross + Purple Orb |
Effect: An energy blast is shot upward, which descends on an enemy and explodes upon impact. A large flaming cross then appears in the wake of the explosion for about 3 seconds. | ||||||
| Consume: 20 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + Purple Orb |
Effect: A frame of the entire screen shatters, damaging all enemies on screen. Notes: Enemies actually have to be visible on the screen to be affected. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + Purple Orb |
Effect: 7 pumpkins appear in a half-circle formation in front of Pumpkin and are sent out one after the other, seeking out targets. | ||||||
Blue Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - Blue Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 4 Hearts |
Create: Knife + Blue Orb |
Effect: Four needle-like stalagmites are thrust through the earth directly beneath an opponent. | ||||||
| Consume: 5 Hearts |
Create: Axe + Blue Orb |
Effect: Axe Boomerang (always catches) | ||||||
| Consume: 5 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + Blue Orb |
Effect: Leon punches the ground, releasing a wave of explosions going forward. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Cross + Blue Orb |
Effect: A large glowing cross appears in front of Leon for about 8 seconds, which moves with him. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + Blue Orb |
Effect: A large crystal falls from above onto the ground. Beams of light are then emitted from it before exploding. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + Blue Orb |
Effect: A massive pumpkin falls from above onto the ground. Beams of light are then emitted from it before exploding. | ||||||
Green Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - Green Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 4 Hearts |
Create: Knife + Green Orb |
Effect: A large single fast energy blast is shot forward. | ||||||
| Consume: 5 Hearts |
Create: Axe + Green Orb |
Effect: Leon dashes forwards quickly with large axe blade edges encircling both sides of him, slicing through any enemy he encounters. | ||||||
| Consume: 4 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + Green Orb |
Effect: An energy ball is thrown forward in a long arc, splitting into 8 arcing to the ground upon impact. | ||||||
| Consume: 6 Hearts |
Create: Cross + Green Orb |
Effect: A large cross appears in front of Leon, which then quickly moves forward. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + Green Orb |
Effect: A crystal is thrown forward. Upon impact with an enemy, it breaks and releases 4 energy orbs that home in on Leon and heal him. | ||||||
| Consume: 5 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + Green Orb |
Effect: Pumpkin dashes forwards quickly inside a massive pumpkin, slicing through any enemy he encounters. | ||||||
Yellow Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - Yellow Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 10 Hearts |
Create: Knife + Yellow Orb |
Effect: 8 daggers are summoned in a circle around Leon, circling each other and following him for 5 seconds. When targets are nearby, the daggers home in on them simultaneously. The radius of the circle can be increased by holding  during its initiation. | ||||||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Axe + Yellow Orb |
Effect: 3 spinning shuriken-like projectiles are summoned for about 9 seconds, which move erratically and home in on and shred enemies. | ||||||
| Consume: 4 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + Yellow Orb |
Effect: Leon punches the ground, where a glowing circular energy symbol appears. Upon contact with an enemy or after 3 seconds, the symbol emits an aura of light and disappears. | ||||||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Cross + Yellow Orb |
Effect: A series of large crosses spirals upward around Leon. | ||||||
| Consume: 15 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + Yellow Orb |
Effect: 4 crystals are summoned, orbiting Leon for 7 seconds and darting toward enemies one after the other at their conclusion. | ||||||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + Yellow Orb |
Effect: A series of massive pumpkins spirals upward around Pumpkin. | ||||||
White Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - White Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 6 Hearts |
Create: Knife + White Orb |
Effect: An energy ball is shot forward, which explodes upon contact. | ||||||
| Consume: 10 Hearts |
Create: Axe + White Orb |
Effect: 6 axes circle the place Leon performed the attack in an oscillating pattern for 6 seconds. | ||||||
| Consume: 10 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + White Orb |
Effect: A large spinning energy disk is held overhead as long as is held. | ||||||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Cross + White Orb |
Effect: Lightning is shot at enemies, which lasts as long as is held. | ||||||
| Consume: 20 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + White Orb |
Effect: A series of energy beams descends on enemies, exploding upon impact. | ||||||
| Consume: 6 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + White Orb |
Effect: A pumpkin is shot forward, which explodes upon contact as a massive pumpkin. | ||||||
Black Orb[]
| Item Data: Effect Orb System - Black Orb | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Knife + Black Orb |
Effect: A stream of dozens of blades moves around in a snake-like path for 8 seconds before flying off the screen. When they ram into a target, they may move on to another once that one is destroyed. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Axe + Black Orb |
Effect: Leon unleashes a frenzy of three slashing kicks. | ||||||
| Consume: 8 Hearts |
Create: Holy Water + Black Orb |
Effect: Leon punches the ground, releasing a wave of flames that homes in on an enemy. | ||||||
| Consume: 15 Hearts |
Create: Cross + Black Orb |
Effect: Six crosses appear above Leon, which shoot lasers at enemies one after the other. | ||||||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Crystal + Black Orb |
Effect: A massive storm of mist and snowflakes appears in front of Leon, which travels forward. | ||||||
| Consume: 12 Hearts |
Create: Pumpkin + Black Orb |
Effect: A stream of dozens of small pumpkins led by a massive one moves around in a snake-like path for 8 seconds before flying off the screen. When they ram into a target, they may move on to another once that one is destroyed. | ||||||
See also[]
- Dual Set-Up System - A similar mechanic introduced in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.
- Spell Fusion - A similar mechanic making use of combining Spell Books with Sub-Weapons to create varying Item Crash abilities in Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance.
External links[]
- Castlevania Realm
- GameFAQs - Sub-weapon guide
- YouTube - Video of all orb effects against enemies
- YouTube - Video of all sub-weapons and orb-effects
- YouTube - Video of all orb effects, including pumpkin