In Control Resonant, Spore Burst is one of two skill choices unlocked by defeating a giant mold Resonant in the optional Park zone. The author favors it over the Growth turret, citing its ranged poison attack’s effectiveness against flying enemies and bosses.
The Park is reached through a gate in the northeast of the Central zone and is not part of the main storyline. To unlock the boss, players must consume special mold pieces as part of a subplot about interdimensional spores affecting the area’s remaining humans.
The article says poison lasts longer than burn and can wear down ordinary enemies over time. It can also be applied to multiple parts of some bosses, while simultaneous poison and burn trigger an explosion. Poison is less effective against mold enemies, which are vulnerable to fire.
