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: The hardest route. Requires you to collect "Warrior Spirits" (found by opening chests while fully upgraded with the Fire Sword). These act as lives; if you run out, you are kicked back to Route C. Pro Strategies Complete Video Walkthrough (All Routes) - Steam Community

The game's difficulty and ending depend on your performance: Volgarr the Viking

: Holding your shield blocks most projectiles. You can also block while climbing ropes by keeping your back to the danger. : The hardest route

: Roll to avoid damage. You can "jump-cancel" a roll by hitting jump just before it ends to perform a standard jump instead of a double-jump, gaining distance. Equipment Progression Pro Strategies Complete Video Walkthrough (All Routes) -

: Purely cosmetic but represents your second health layer.

: The ultimate upgrade. Deals double damage and allows you to hit small enemies (like snakes) without crouching.

Every hit you take strips away a piece of gear. Managing your equipment "layers" is the key to survival: : Allows you to block 2 hits before breaking.