Spelunky areas guide: Mines, Jungle, Ice Caves and Temple hazards
Adapt to each Spelunky HD area instead of carrying one movement routine through the run.
Edition covered
Spelunky HD: the 2012 remake, released on PC in 2013. These are Mossmouth’s HD Steam screenshots. The 2008 freeware game and Spelunky 2 have different routes, equipment behavior and secrets.
Use the Mines to build the run
The opening area provides a chance to collect supplies and learn the seed’s hazards. Find the key and locked chest if following the secret artifact route.
| Area | Common threat | Useful preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Mines | Arrow traps, bats and spikes | Carry an object to trigger traps |
| Jungle | Tiki traps and dangerous water | Inspect both sides of a landing |
| Ice Caves | Bottomless gaps, ice and UFOs | Secure mobility and a safe platform |
| Temple | Crush traps and mummies | Leave room to retreat |
| Hell | Dense late-game hazards | Arrive with supplies and reliable movement |
Treat Jungle water as occupied space
Pools may contain piranhas and other hazards, while tiki traps punish nearby movement. Inspect the water and the sides of a landing platform before descending.
| Threat | Avoidable mistake | Better response |
|---|---|---|
| Tiki trap | Standing beside its spikes | Cross only with clear spacing |
| Piranha pool | Dropping into unexplored water | Inspect from above |
| UFO | Destroying it over needed terrain | Anticipate the falling explosion |
| Crush trap | Entering a narrow trigger lane | Lure from a safe escape route |
| Mummy | Standing in the attack path | Use distance or another angle |
Plan every Ice Caves landing
Wide gaps and slippery surfaces make mobility valuable. Look down, preserve a way back to safety and avoid launching an enemy explosion into the platform you need.
Keep distance from Temple traps
Crush traps and dangerous enemies punish cramped movement. Use bombs or a controlled lure when the natural corridor gives the trap the advantage.
Your route should change when the area changes; Ice Caves freedom is not Temple safety.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Spelunky publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Spelunky HD Hell route reference | spelunky.fandom.com |