Mines

Discover the locations and effects of Orbs of True Knowledge in Noita. Learn how they grant spells, increase health, and affect Kolmisilmä, including Corrupted Orbs.

Orbs of True Knowledge are special collectibles found throughout the world of Noita. Each orb is accompanied by an Emerald Tablet and often found within Orb Rooms. Collecting these orbs provides significant benefits and has a profound impact on the game's progression and challenges.

Effects:

• Upon first collection, you receive a unique message and a spell, which is unlocked for future runs.
• In subsequent runs, collecting an orb grants an Extra Max Health pickup (+25 HP) and a different message.
• An orb counter appears on the HUD after collecting at least one orb.
• Collecting orbs significantly buffs Kolmisilmä, increasing its health and potentially granting it new abilities or weaknesses.

Orbs of Corrupted Knowledge:

• These are orbs found in parallel worlds, appearing red.
• They do not grant spells but provide a Cursed Extra Max Health pickup. This can be avoided by careful collection.
• Corrupted orbs also contribute to Kolmisilmä's scaling and add to the orb counter.
• Each specific corrupted orb can only be collected once per parallel world direction (e.g., east vs. west).

Known Orbs of True Knowledge:

1. Thoth Orb: Located atop the Pyramid. Grants the Earthquake spell.
2. Volume I Orb: Found within the floating island in the Forest. Grants the Sea of Lava spell.
3. Volume II Orb: Found under the Frozen Vault, left of the Giant Tree. Grants Summon Tentacle and Summon Tentacle With Timer spells.
4. Volume III Orb: Located under the Lava Lake. Grants the Nuke spell. Requires digging through dense rock or freezing lava.
5. Volume IV Orb: Found at the bottom of the Sandcave below the Pyramid. Grants the Necromancy spell.
6. Volume V Orb: Located in an Orb Room left of the Magical Temple. Grants the Holy Bomb spell.
7. Volume VI Orb: Found at the bottom left of the Lukki Lair or top west of The Vault. Grants the Spiral Shot spell.
8. Volume VII Orb: Located in an Orb Room right of the abyss, east of the Mines. Grants the Thundercloud spell.
9. Volume VIII Orb: Found in the center of The Work (Hell). Grants the Fireworks! spell.
10. Volume IX Orb: Located at the bottom of the Snowy Chasm. Grants Summon Deercoy, Flock of Ducks, and Worm Launcher spells.
11. Volume X Orb: Found at the bottom of the Wizard's Den. Grants the Cement (Spell).

Maximum Orbs:

• There are 11 orbs in the Main World.
• Each parallel world direction can have up to 11 orbs.
• A rare orb can spawn in a Great Treasure Chest, adding up to 3 more.
• The maximum number of orbs collectible in a run is typically 33, potentially reaching 36 with treasure chests.
• The orb beneath the Lava Lake does not spawn in parallel worlds outside of New Game Plus, reducing the maximum attainable orbs in NG+ without glitches.

Secret Orb:

• An extremely rare 34th orb can be found in a Great Treasure Chest.
• The message for this orb is: "This secret should not have been available for you."
• Specific seeds or coordinates can be used to force this orb's appearance.