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Spelunky Guide

2012 · Roguelike platformer

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GuideWhat you will find
An explosion lights the Mines while the explorer stands among ladders and stone rooms.Beginner SurvivalLearn the repeatable rules behind Spelunky HD’s changing layouts.
A Jungle shop displays a shotgun with its price above the counter.Items & ShopsChoose Spelunky HD gear for the route and understand why theft follows you.
A torch illuminates a dark Jungle level beside a pool of water.Areas & EnemiesAdapt to each Spelunky HD area instead of carrying one movement routine through the run.
The explorer climbs a rope beside a Kali altar in the Mines.Hell RouteFollow the complete Spelunky HD artifact chain to the secret fifth area.
The explorer climbs a rope beside a Kali altar in the Mines.CharactersIdentify the main cast, their roles and the relationships that explain the adventure.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Look down before droppingA safe landing matters more than nearby treasure.
Spend supplies to surviveA bomb can bypass a riskier trap route.
Plan the Hell chain from the MinesShortcuts skip required artifacts.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
SpelunkerPlayable explorerUses a whip, bombs, ropes and collected equipment to cross randomized caves.
DamselRescue characterRestores health when successfully brought through the exit.
ShopkeeperMerchantSells supplies and becomes dangerous when angered.
Tunnel ManShortcut builderRequests supplies between areas to create practice entrances.
OlmecMain bossCrushes terrain at the end of the Temple.
YamaSecret-area bossWaits at the end of the Hell route.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Beginner SurvivalInspect the landing before dropping →
Hell RouteStart in the Mines with the key and chest →

Pictures All pictures →

An explosion lights the Mines while the explorer stands among ladders and stone rooms.
An explosion lights the Mines while the explorer stands among ladders and stone rooms.
The explorer climbs a rope beside a Kali altar in the Mines.
The explorer climbs a rope beside a Kali altar in the Mines.
A Jungle shop displays a shotgun with its price above the counter.
A Jungle shop displays a shotgun with its price above the counter.
A torch illuminates a dark Jungle level beside a pool of water.
A torch illuminates a dark Jungle level beside a pool of water.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Spelunky: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com