LEGO Nexo Knights fans have something to look forward to in 2017. After the reveal of some of the newest LEGO Nexo Knights sets slated for release on New Year’s Eve and the roll out of Merlok 2.0’s latest update available both in Google Play and the App Store, LEGO has announced its polybag offering with Wave 1 of the Nexo Knights Combo NEXO Powers (70372).
To help us figure out where the Combo NEXO Powers fits in Knighton lore, the description provided together with the latest update of the Merlok 2.0 app gives a picture of what to expect from these knightly abilities. I do not actually play the Merlok 2.0 app and I know it has been around for quite some time, but since I am fond of collecting stuff and information with regards to LEGO, I took a particular interest on the myriad of shields and NEXO powers that each character posses. Seeing how LEGO developed the Nexo Knights storyline and the new things to be expected from the app, I now have serious thoughts of giving it a try.
BATTLE THE STONE ARMY
The evil Monstrox and his Stone Army is attacking Knighton in search for the Forbidden Powers that will awaken an unspeakable force of darkness. Our NEXO NIGHTS heroes must build and use their arsenal of NEXO Powers to rule the battlefield and save Knighton.
BUILD THE ULTIMATE COMBO POWER
There is only one way to stand a chance against the enemy’s Forbidden Powers – NEXO COMBO POWERS! By combing three single NEXO Powers you accomplish an unmatched COMBO POWER – a key to victory. Strategize and find the right powers to help build the strongest combo you can think of. Scan it into the game and see if you can beat the Forbidden Powers.
CONTROL THE NEW BATTLE SUITS
The tech-knights have new gear; collect blueprints for the Battle Suits so you can control them yourself in all-new missions.
HOW TO COLLECT NEXO POWERS
Use NEXO Scan to collect awesome battle skills in the real world. The more NEXO Powers you collect, the more powerful you become. Collect, battle and save Knighton!
What’s New in Version 2.0.0
- JOIN THE BATTLE AGAINST A NEW AND STRONGER ENEMY IN ALL-NEW MISSIONS
- FIGHT THE STONE ARMY AND PREVENT THE FORBIDDEN POWERS FROM RULING THE LAND
- COLLECT, CRAFT AND CREATE COMBO POWERS
- BUILD AND TAKE CONTROL OF BATTLE SUITS – THE ULTIMATE NEXO KNIGHTS GEAR
- ALL NEW MONSTERS AND BOSS FIGHTS
- 125 NEW NEXO POWERS TO COLLECT AND CRAFT WITH
- NEW WEEKLY BOSS GAUNTLET CHALLENGES
Based on the app’s description, it seems that the Nexo Knights are in for more challenges not only from Jestro’s new baddies in the form of the Stone Army, but also from another nefarious source of power which are enigmatically called the Forbidden Powers. This new enemy and their source of power seems to be so formidable that the only way to have a chance against is to effectively use all of the resources available to them, including an upgrade in the form of new battle suits (70362, 70363, 70364, 70365, 70366) a handful of new weapons and rides (70348, 70347, 70351), and a new way of combining three separate NEXO Powers to come up with a winning power combo. These power combo NEXO powers are activated by placing them all together in a distinct, tri-shield element. Depending on the probable interaction that these NEXO powers may have with each other, some combos may unleash a torrent of overwhelming power that can turn the tide of battle and effectively counter Jestro, Monstrox, and their formidable Stone Army.
Consequently, LEGO intends to expand the range of the NEXO Knight’s arsenal by adding more NEXO Powers into Merlok’s database where gamers may now have access to these powers through the LEGO Nexo Knights Combo NEXO Powers blind bags. Since LEGO has specifically announced that this is the first wave of blind bags that highlights the new NEXO Powers, we’re not sure at this point if LEGO will follow its previous strategy of offering other shields coming from various sources. To activate or unlock the NEXO Power in-game, one must simply the scan the shield using their device’s QR scanner and see what it does.
Thankfully, just2good uploaded a video where we can see Wave 1’s Nexo power checklist and see what new abilities it offers. I noticed that some of the NEXO Powers included in the list have already been released, while there are some that are new. For reference, Spyrius.org also provides a wealth of information on all known NEXO Knights Powers and continually updates it once new powers or shields have been discovered. You may use Spyrius’ database to compare and check out each shield’s ability. For convenience, I’ve included each image of Wave 1’s shields and a description of it (whenever possible) as consolidated from Spyrius, and some from just2good’s blind bag opening.
NEXO Shield Powers of Clay
003 – Stronghold of Resolution
Description: Knights must have the spirit and courage to battle!
Effect: Summon magical hawks that circle around you and damage nearby enemies.
018 – Veil of Concealment
Description: If your enemies can’t see you, you’re safe!
Effect: Turn invisible. Enemies won’t attack you until you reappear.
019 – Zap Zap
Description: If your enemies can’t see you, you’re safe!
Effect: Turn invisible. Enemies won’t attack you until you reappear.
027 – Cool Creation
Effect: Lego bricks fall from the sky and form a tower. The tower explodes and does heavy damage to all enemies nearby. Damage is high, but range is short.
046 – Hornblower
047 – Ice Cream
049 – Iron Dragon
NEXO Shield Powers of Aaron
109 – Time Breach
Description: Time flies when you’re having fun.
110 – Swift Sting
Description: Aaron Fox embodies this power!
120 – Mouse Trap
Description: Can this also catch a Globlin?
Effect: 5 pieces of cheese and 5 mouse traps drop to the ground in a circle around you. Each piece of cheese will heal you (a very small amount) and each mouse trap will inflict damage to one enemy, then disappear.
125 – Serpent of Anti-Virus
135 – Blast Mask
154 – Tone of Power
??? – Unnamed NEXO Power for Aaron
NEXO Shield Powers of Lance
310 – Boomerang
Description: They always return to sender.
Effect: Throw a boomerang that attacks most enemies on-screen for high damage (about 3000 dmg each).
311 – Thunder Blaze
Description: Blind enemies with thunder and lightning!
321 – Pinball Magician
Description: Reach for that high score!
Effect: Release a giant pinball that ricochets back and forth across the battlefield, doing damage to every enemy it hits.
327 – Daring Deliverance
353 – Mammoth
355 – Metal Minotaur
??? – Unnamed NEXO Power for Lance
NEXO Shield Powers of Macy
201 – Rushing Strike
Description: In war hit first and ask questions later.
Effect: Rush in one direction. Destroy just about every normal enemy you run into and do heavy damage to bosses (damage numbers do not display, so amount of damage inflicted is unknown). At the end of your rush, you get frozen for about 8 seconds – cannot move, cannot attack.
214 – Glory of Knighton
Description: The king rewards every knight who defends the kingdom.
218 – Anvil of Trouble
Description: Even the strongest anvils can shatter.
233 – Sparrow Tornado
Description: A flock of sparrows can be very dangerous.
Effect: Just like the other Tornado powers, create a tornado of birdies that randomly wanders across the screen and inflicts heavy damage to any enemies it touches
250 – Silver Pegasus
253 – Swiss Cheese
??? – Unnamed NEXO Power for Macy
NEXO Shield Powers of Axl
410 – Raging Rally
Description: A knight can always push himself to the limit.
412 – Power Plant
Description: Some plants have flowers, others have teeth!
433 – Wasp Missile
Description: Never disturb a wasp hive.
429 – Might of the Magician
Effect: Auto-targeting magical flamethrower. Even if you completely let go of your phone/tablet, once Might of the Magician is triggered, your character automatically turns to find more enemies to roast.
452 – Spirit Fox
457 – Toad
459 – Touchdown
Here’s a list of some of the Forbidden Powers that have been released so far. I have to say that they seem to have a pretty nasty effect of some kind.
061 – Corrupting Crush; NEXO Shield Power of Clay (Forbidden Power)
Description: You will be stuck between a rock and a hard place because of this Power. Want to get thin? This is the most unpleasant way of doing it.
065 – Thundering Thrash; NEXO Shield Power of Clay (Forbidden Power)
Description: Something brand new, lovely and pristine will be ripe for the scrapyard after being hit by this Forbidden Power. And it’s loud, too.
160 – Devastating Decay; NEXO Shield Power of Aaron (Forbidden Power)
Description: A second cousin to Ravaging Rot and Aging Antilife, this Power will speed up the natural breakdown of organic material. Freshness begone!
259 – Wrecking Wrath; NEXO Shield Power of Macy (Forbidden Power)
Description: Can a Forbidden Power be angry? This one is as it stares down its target which falls to pieces right in front of it.
368- Horrible Hunger; NEXO Shield Power of Lance (Forbidden Power)
Description: Not like a diet. Much, much worse. And your stomach will be rumbling with hunger so your ears may hurt too.
464 – Malicious Melting; NEXO Shield Power of Axl (Forbidden Power)
Description: Useless on a warm sunny day, but during winter it can melt snow faster than you can say Frosty the Snow man.
465 – Volcanic Vengeance; NEXO Shield Power of Axl (Forbidden Power)
Description: Cold feet? Not with this power. The floor will literally be made of lava, with volcanic scorching hot magma and molten rocks flying through the air.
The LEGO Nexo Knights Combo NEXO Powers Wave 1 (70372) is slated for release on January 1, 2017 both in-store and at shop.LEGO.com, and will retail at $3.99 per blind bag.
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