Unlock Arcane Arsenals in Hypnotic Hyper Light Breaker

Hyper Light Breaker boasts a diverse arsenal, and a well-rounded build hinges on acquiring powerful weapons. While starting with basic equipment, exploration unlocks superior weapons tailored to your playstyle. This game blends roguelike and extraction elements, impacting weapon acquisition. Here's how to obtain new weapons:

Acquiring New Weapons in Overgrowths

Exploring Overgrowths is key to discovering new gear. Sword and pistol icons on the map pinpoint Blades (melee) and Rails (ranged) respectively. Each weapon type offers unique movesets and abilities, varying in rarity (gold being the highest). Rarity directly correlates with weapon stats. To save a weapon for later use, press the Cache button instead of Equip. You can then equip it before your next run by adjusting your loadout.

Obtaining New Starting Weapons

Enhance your starting arsenal by purchasing weapons from merchants at the Cursed Outpost. Initially, only the Blades merchant is accessible. Unlocking the Rails merchant requires sufficient materials to repair their shop. Merchants have limited stock, but their inventories refresh periodically. Check back regularly for new additions.

Weapon Upgrades

Upgrade your weapons at the Outpost merchants, but first, unlock the upgrade function by increasing your merchant affinity. This requires Golden Rations, a rare resource found through exploration or cycle resets. Use these rations strategically. Death reduces weapon durability (represented by a bar under the icon), leading to eventual breakage with repeated failures.