Banish the Night Badge - Slap Battles Wiki
How to earn the Banish the Night badge by clearing the Pim bossfight on Hard Mode, and details on the Static glove and its Distortion ability reward.
Overview
Banish the Night is the Hard Mode counterpart to the Unmasked badge. You earn it by clearing the Pim bossfight on Hard Mode, which demands a near-flawulous run through every key room and the final arena. The payoff is the Static glove and its signature Distortion ability.
Banish the Night Hard Mode Run
Watch a no-damage Hard Mode clear that earns Banish the Night, showing the safe routes through each key room and the Static glove unlock at the end.
Badge at a Glance
Banish the Night is one of the stricter badges in the game. The table below summarises what it asks of you and what you get back.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Clear the Pim bossfight on Hard Mode |
| Key rule | Avoid taking damage throughout the run |
| Glove used | Marewarder (granted in dungeon) |
| Reward | Unlocks Static glove (Distortion) |
Hard Mode Strategy
Hard Mode is about consistency over speed. Follow this approach to chain clean rooms together all the way to a no-damage Pim kill.
Learn every room
Run normal mode repeatedly until each of the five key rooms feels automatic and you never eat a stray hit.
Master DASH spacing
Use the Marewarder DASH to thread hazards with margin, never cutting it close on Hard Mode.
Save FLARE for windows
Hold FLARE for Pim's stagger windows in the arena, where burst damage is safe and consistent.
Stay calm in the arena
The final Pim phase is where most no-damage runs die — prioritise dodging over damage to close out the badge.
The Static Glove Reward
Static is the prize for Banish the Night. Its Distortion ability makes it a strong pick in both casual and competitive play.
Static
The glove unlocked by Banish the Night, see the Static glove page for full stats.
Distortion
Static's signature ability, a disruptive effect that throws off opponents' positioning and timing.
Defensive use
Distortion doubles as a defensive tool, letting you reposition while opponents struggle to track you.
Offensive use
On attack, Distortion creates openings that let you land slaps opponents would normally dodge.
Why Hard Mode Matters
Hard Mode transforms a forgiving dungeon into a precision challenge. Every room that felt trivial on normal becomes a potential run-ender, and the final Pim fight demands the kind of patience usually reserved for the toughest bosses in the game.
The result is a badge that genuinely reflects skill rather than persistence or luck. Unlike RNG-driven goals such as the bob roll, anyone who earns Banish the Night has proven they can execute under pressure.
Tips to Survive Hard Mode
A handful of habits separate a clean Hard Mode clear from a dozen failed attempts. Build these into your runs to push the badge over the line.
- Treat DASH as a defensive cooldown first — never use it to save time if it risks a hit.
- Memorise hazard spawns in the Fiery and Seer rooms, where most no-damage runs break.
- Bring a coordinated party so someone can call out incoming attacks in the arena.
- Practice on normal mode until the layout is automatic before touching Hard Mode.
- Claim Unmasked first so Marewarder is already unlocked for the main game.
- Watch the updates page for any changes to Pim's attacks before re-attempting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn the Banish the Night badge?
Clear the Pim bossfight on Hard Mode, which requires avoiding damage for the entire run, to earn Banish the Night.
What does Banish the Night unlock?
It unlocks the Static glove, which features the Distortion ability for both offensive and defensive play.
What makes Pim Hard Mode different?
Hard Mode adds a no-damage requirement across every key room and the final arena, turning a forgiving dungeon into a precision challenge.
Do I need Unmasked before Banish the Night?
Not strictly, but earning Unmasked first lets you practice the layout and unlocks Marewarder for the main game.
Which glove do I use in the Hard Mode run?
You use the Marewarder glove, granted automatically inside the dungeon, with DASH, LIFT and FLARE abilities.
What is the Static glove's Distortion ability?
Distortion disrupts opponents' positioning and timing, creating openings on attack and giving you room to reposition on defense.
Is Banish the Night an RNG badge?
No. It is a pure skill check with no luck involved, unlike RNG goals such as the bob roll.
Where do most Hard Mode runs fail?
Most runs break in the Fiery and Seer key rooms and during the final Pim arena phase, where a single hit ends the attempt.