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Dead Cells Basic Guide
By VoidSageSiD3™
This beginner-friendly guide is your survival bible for Dead Cells—a fast-paced rogue-lite where death fuels progression. Inside, you’ll find an easy-to-follow breakdown of core mechanics, combat tips, gear strategies, and biome progression routes. Whether you're figuring out scrolls and mutations or choosing your first Brutality build, this guide is designed to keep you alive longer, hit harder, and explore deeper.

Includes:
• Cleanly structured content for new players
• Detailed gear analysis for all stat paths
• Combat tips and common mistakes to avoid

Perfect for anyone starting out or looking to tighten up their runs. No spoilers—just guidance.
   
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Guide Index
Overview
Table of Contents 
INTRODUCTION 
BASIC CONTROLS & GAMEPLAY 
CORE MECHANICS 
BIOME PROGRESSION ROUTE 
GEAR TYPES & STAT SCALING 
GEAR BREAKDOWN WITH STRATEGY TIPS 
COMBAT & EXPLORATION TIPS 
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID 
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Table of Contents
📌Table of Contents
  • 🎮 Introduction
  • 🕹️ Basic Controls & Gameplay
  • 🧠 Core Mechanics
  • 🗺️ Biome Progression
  • 🎯 Gear Types & Stat Scaling
  • ⚔️ Gear Breakdown with Strategy Tips
  • 🧃 Combat & Exploration Tips
  • ⚠️ Mistakes to Avoid
INTRODUCTION
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, Metroidvania-style action-platformer where death = growth. You play as a reanimated creature journeying through a dangerous, ever-shifting island. No checkpoints. Just skill, reflexes, and learning.
BASIC CONTROLS & GAMEPLAY
  • Movement: Left, Right, Jump, Double Jump
  • Dodge/Roll: Invincibility frames – your best friend
  • Weapons: Primary + Secondary (melee or ranged)
  • Skills: Traps, Turrets, Grenades
  • Healing Flask: Use wisely before boss rooms
CORE MECHANICS
  • Cells: Currency dropped by enemies. Spend between biomes with the Collector.
  • Blueprints: Unlock new gear. Survive to deliver.
  • Scrolls: Choose from Red = Brutality, Purple = Tactics, or Green = Survival for stat boosts.
  • Mutations: Passive bonuses. Pick wisely to match your build.
BIOME PROGRESSION ROUTE
Prisoner's Quarters → Promenade of the Condemned / Toxic Sewers → Ramparts / Ancient Sewers → Black Bridge / Ossuary → Stilt Village / Slumbering Sanctuary → Clock Tower / Forgotten Sepulcher → High Peak Castle → Throne Room (Final Boss)

Note: Some paths are locked behind Runes. You'll earn them through progress.
GEAR TYPES & STAT SCALING
Stat Path
Focus
Play Style
Brutality 🔴
Melee, grenades, bleed effects
Aggressive & fast
Tactics 🟣
Bows, turrets, traps
Ranged & skill-based
Survival 🟢
Shields, heavy weapons
Tanky & control-heavy

Tip: Stick to one path per run for optimal scaling.
GEAR BREAKDOWN WITH STRATEGY TIPS
🔴Brutality Gear
  • Blood Sword: Applies bleed. Stack with Open Wounds mutation.
  • Infantry Bow: High damage at close range. Roll into enemies before firing.
  • Spartan Sandals: Knock enemies into spikes or pits.
  • Infantry Grenade: Quick AoE burst – great against mobs.

🟣Tactics Gear
  • Quick Bow: Rapid fire. Bonus damage at full HP.
  • Firebrands: Flame projectiles. Combine with oil-based weapons.
  • Sinew Slicer: Auto-turret – place at choke points.
  • Magnetic Grenade: Pulls enemies for AoE combos.

🟢Survival Gear
  • Broadsword: High damage, slower swing. Master its timing.
  • Ice Grenade: Freezes enemies – control & escape tool.
  • Root Grenade: Vines trap enemies in place.
  • Rampart Shield: Blocks attacks, grants invincibility window.
COMBAT & EXPLORATION TIPS
  • Roll through enemies—not away.
  • Scrolls > Gear early on. Stats matter more.
  • Speedrun for timed doors & elite loot.
  • Spend cells between biomes—don’t risk losing them.
  • Heal before fights—not after death.
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
  • Holding outdated gear—upgrade or sell.
  • Skipping mutations—they're powerful.
  • Mixing stat paths randomly—stick to one.
  • Ignoring scrolls—leads to difficulty spikes.
  • Not learning enemy patterns—you can't roll past everything.
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Roothless 18 Jul @ 5:11pm 
AI Slop :hatty: