What's the best way to tackle those teleporting sword dudes on the second level (if you don't have a status effect attack or gadget)? I know it's a bit nooby but they get me all flustered

Another 30+min run, another 'oh so nearly' fight with the Concierge. I just don't think I am doing enough damage to him. I covered everywhere in both preceding levels so didn't miss out on any equipment.

First time I think I am beginning to get frustrated with the game.

Trying to stay close ish to him. Use wolf trap to stop him and spinning blades to apply damage. Not sure what else to do

Hoovering up items on a stage isn’t going to improve your chances sadly. Unlocking better gear, better potions etc will stand you better. Really though the Concierge is just down to dodging and making space to heal. With a decent trap build you shouldn’t need to do much. Just cos Wolf Trap is working for others, doesn’t mean it’s gonna be good for you. I’ve never liked it even when it’s had ok damage synergies. It’s the same as Slay the Spire in that watching or reading how others play can colour your experience, and not always in a good way.

There are things I don’t really like that I have unlocked and that I regret unlocking, but if it ever gets too much I’ll just start a new save slot and be more conscious about it. You can’t test blueprints so it’s worth unlocking anything you like the sound of, them giving it a test when it pops up. You can get a permanent shuffle shop upgrade too, so that helps you out.

Tempy wrote:

There are things I don’t really like that I have unlocked and that I regret unlocking, but if it ever gets too much I’ll just start a new save slot and be more conscious about it. You can’t test blueprints so it’s worth unlocking anything you like the sound of, them giving it a test when it pops up. You can get a permanent shuffle shop upgrade too, so that helps you out.

That's the details I wanted but didn't get from that article. Cheers.

Rouj's favourite weapon

Roujin wrote:

I found a bow helps to pick at him when he's up in the rafters, also if you have anything that sets fire to the ground that helps get his ground phases out the way more quickly and when you wolf trap him on a ledge.

Dunnno who that is bit it's deffo not the Concierge.

Also

Yeah, the boot is nice. Some enemies are annoyingly impervious to the knockback though.

Roujin wrote:

Nutcracker is the dankest, guaranteed stun on mobs with decent dps while synergistic with muh shields is great for me. My most favourite fun item is the Spartan sandal though. I love waiting by doors and kicking them open into the unsuspecting enemies faces. Don't forget to shout something cool like classic biggie lyrics. KICK IN THE DOOR, WAVIN THE FOUR FOUR, ALL YOU HEARD WAS ROUJIN DONT HURT 'EM NO MORE. Etc.

I started a run with double sandals today. Rapidly boot the crap out of everything. I moved onto other things, like, but it's good for early level lols.

FINALLYYYYYYYY!

Elites ain't shit against lifts.

A quick wee shot and here I am two hours later having died a lot but I'm finally okay with that cos I'm enjoying playing it so much. Only just made it to for the first time so yeah, I've a bit of work to do. But it's so fun either way.

Had similar yesterday. Had a ridiculous automatic crossbow legendary with +100% damage thing, piercing shots and trail of flames and I had the 2x ammo mutation, shit was basically a machine gun and I absolutely lenged down the first boss with ease. Was deffo going to carry me as far as any run I've previously had.

Went to the stilt village, opened a curse chest, forgot was cursed, saw that bit of spiky wall at the end of the level, wondered if I could clear the spike and climb up to find a secret zone, did not clear the spikes.

My face when.

I like the way they explode, like gore-filled pinatas.