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Spamton NEO is the secret boss ofDeltaruneChapter 2, and depending on how players defeat him, they’ll receive a different item as a reward. This has led many players to wonder which is the best Spamton NEO reward: the Dealmaker, or the Puppet Scarf. While each has their pros and cons, one edges out the other and should be the go-to option for most players. In this guide, I’ll explainwhat the Puppet Scarf and Dealmaker do, how they’re obtained, and which one players should focus on getting inDeltarune.
How to Get the Dealmaker and Puppet Scarf in Deltarune
It Depends on How Spamton NEO is Handled
The reward players get for defeating Spamton NEO depends on how they choose to handle him. Defeating Spamton NEO by fighting rewards players with the Puppet Scarf, which can be equipped to Ralsei (more on its effects later). If players choose to beat Spamton NEO by snapping his wires, they’ll receive the Dealbreaker instead.
We have a complete guide onhow to beat Spamton NEOfor those struggling to make it through the battle in one piece. Essentially, though, players will want to keep Ralsei on healing duty while Kris and Susie focus on attacking or snapping wires (depending on which reward they want).
All About the Defensive
The Dealmaker grants the following buffs to the wearer:
The bonus of the Dealmaker is that it can be equipped to any character, unlike the Puppet Scarf. The Puppet/Cat damage reduction has the potential to come in incredibly handy in later chapters if we encounter more enemies that deal this type of elemental damage like Spamton, Tasque and Tasque Manager did.
What Does the Puppet Scarf Do in Deltarune?
Big Offensive Buff at a Cost
The Puppet Scarf is the offensive item reward players can get from Spamton NEO. Its buffs are:
The huge increase in attack and reduction in magic make the Puppet Scarf a serious double-edged sword. It can only be equipped by Ralsei, and while it makes his attack stat comparable with Kris and Susie’s, the huge reduction to his magic stat makes his Heal Prayer far less effective. As such, players will probably need to use items for healing from this point on.
Which Is the Best Spamton NEO Reward in Deltarune?
A Clear Winner, but it Depends on the Playthrough
The Dealmaker is the best Spamton NEO reward inDeltarunein most cases. While it can be equipped to most characters, it’s best suited to Ralsei. This is because it makes him less fragile and increases his magic stat, meaning his Heal Prayer becomes even more effective at healing the party. The added increase in the amount of Dark Dollars earned from encounters will also be incredibly useful with five more chapters still to play after the Dealmaker is obtained.
While the Puppet Scarf’s increase to Ralsei’s attack stat means players will be able to get through fights much faster, it also puts added pressure on the player by forcing them to use only healing items if their party is severely injured.
However, there is one major factor that plays into not only which item players pick and how they deal with Spamton NEO. If players are pursuing a Genocide orSnowgrave playthrough ofDeltarune, then they will be forced into going for the Puppet Scarf.
However, if players want to go the Pacifist route, they’ll need to ACT their way through the Spamton fight and will end up with the Dealmaker. The way players deal with encounters plays a huge part in determining how the story and the rest of the game play out.
