Start with a coherent route
Commit to one damage engine instead of collecting disconnected upgrades. Lightning Crossbow and lightning-or-cold Sword and Shield are reliable starting directions when their supporting pieces appear.
Practical run checklist
Decide the weapon plan early, take survivability when it preserves the run, and compare every pickup with the engine you already have. If the required pieces do not appear, pivot before the build becomes too diluted.
- Choose one weapon and damage engine
- Protect consistency before chasing a rare combination
- Read current tooltips because older routes may predate balance changes
Current limits
Treat this as a flexible starting point rather than a guaranteed clear route. Exact breakpoints change with difficulty, balance updates and the pieces offered during the run.