Stamina Management & Dash Mechanics Guide

Stamina Management & Dash Mechanics

Stamina is your survival resource. This guide teaches you to never waste a dash again.

Stamina System Basics

Core Mechanics

Starting Stamina: 3 charges Regen Rate: 1 charge per 5 seconds Max Capacity: 3 charges (5 with upgrades)

Stamina Costs

Dash: 1 charge Sprint: 0.2 charges per second Charged Attack: 1-2 charges (weapon dependent)

Stamina Upgrades

In-Dungeon Upgrades

Stamina Upgrade (Common)

• +1 max stamina charge
• Stackable up to +2 (5 charges total)
• Priority: High (top 3 picks)

Energy Recovery (Uncommon)

• +50% stamina regen rate
• 1 charge every 3.3 seconds instead of 5
• Synergy: Helden Armor

Dash Power (Rare)

• Dash distance +30%
• Same stamina cost
• Use: Mobility builds, speedruns

Permanent Upgrades

Helden Armor Set Bonus

• +1 max stamina (total 4-6)
• 20% faster regen
• Best armor for dash builds

Super Ring

• +15% stamina capacity
• +10% regen rate
• S-tier for mobility

Advanced Dash Mechanics

I-Frame Dash

What: First 0.2 seconds of dash = invincible Use: Dodge unavoidable attacks

How to Practice:

1. Boss telegraphs attack
2. Dash at last moment (not early)
3. I-frames dodge damage

Example: Yeti Avalanche

• Wait for screen flash
• Dash immediately
• Take 0 damage

Dash Canceling

What: Cancel attack animation with dash Effect: Attack faster, DPS increase

Combo Example (Ninja Blade):

• Basic Attack → Dash → Basic Attack → Dash
• Doubles attack speed
• Uses 2 stamina

When to Use:

• Boss DPS windows
• Burst combos in PvP
• Speedruns

Directional Dashing

Basic: Dash follows movement direction Advanced: Dash backward/sideways while attacking

Technique:

1. Hold S (backward) + attack
2. Dash (goes backward)
3. Maintain attack facing forward

Use: Kiting, spacing in PvP

Dash Jumping

What: Jump during dash = extra distance How: Dash → Space immediately Distance: +20% travel distance

Use:

• Cross gaps
• Speedrun shortcuts
• Escape ganks

Stamina Management Strategies

Conservative Play (Beginner)

Rules:

• Always keep 1 charge reserve
• Only dash for dodging
• Never sprint unless safe

Best For:

• Learning bosses
• Nightmare mode
• Solo play

Aggressive Play (Advanced)

Rules:

• Use stamina offensively
• Dash cancel combos
• Trust regen timing

Best For:

• Speedruns
• PvP
• Group farming

Emergency Reserve

Golden Rule: Save last charge for emergency

• Boss ability coming
• Need to escape
• Clutch dodge

When to Break Rule:

• Guaranteed kill
• Boss at 1% HP
• Calculated risk

Stamina in Different Scenarios

Boss Fights

Phase 1 (Learning):

• Conserve stamina
• Only dodge mandatory attacks
• Learn patterns

Phase 2 (Comfort):

• Use 2 charges offensively
• Keep 1 for mechanics
• Balance aggression

Phase 3 (Mastery):

• Use all charges
• Perfect regen timing
• Max DPS

PvP Arena

Opening (Full stamina):

• Aggressive engage
• Dash in → Combo → Dash out
• Spend 2-3 charges

Mid-Fight:

• Trade stamina for HP advantage
• Dash to dodge big abilities
• Never go to 0

Closing:

• If winning: Conserve, kite
• If losing: All-in, use everything

Speedruns

Goal: Never stop moving How:

• Dash on cooldown
• Skip all mobs
• Time regen perfectly

Route Planning:

• Count charges needed
• Plan regen points
• Know where to slow down

Stamina Synergies

Best Combos

Helden Armor + Super Ring + Stamina Upgrade

• 6 max charges
• 3.3s regen rate
• Infinite dash build

Energy Recovery + Rage Spirits

• Dash generates spirits
• Fast regen = more dashes
• Offensive mobility

Dash Power + Movement Speed

• Each dash covers huge distance
• Kite anything
• Chase anyone in PvP

Common Stamina Mistakes

❌ Panic Dashing

• Using all charges immediately
• Getting caught with 0
• Fix: Calm down, one dash at a time

❌ Sprinting Everywhere

• Wastes stamina constantly
• Not worth the speed
• Fix: Only sprint in safe zones

❌ Ignoring Stamina Upgrades

• Taking damage upgrades instead
• Dead DPS = 0 DPS
• Fix: Stamina is a damage upgrade (via survival)

❌ Not Learning I-Frames

• Wasting extra dashes
• One well-timed dash > three panic dashes
• Fix: Practice timing in normal mode

Stamina Potions

Stamina Flask

Effect: Instantly refill all charges Cooldown: 20 seconds Cost: 15 Iron to craft, 30 Gold to buy

When to Use:

• Boss enrage phase
• PvP all-in
• Emergency escape

When NOT to Use:

• You have 2+ charges already
• No immediate danger
• Can wait for natural regen

Energy Drink

Effect: +50% stamina regen for 60 seconds Cooldown: Once per dungeon run Source: Rare chest drop

When to Use:

• Speedruns (use at start)
• Long boss fights
• PvP ranked matches

Advanced: Animation Lock

What: Some attacks lock movement Problem: Can't dash during lock Solution:

• Avoid charging attacks in danger
• Dash cancel before lock
• Use fast weapons in risky scenarios

Weapons with Long Lock:

• Tomb Hammer (slow swings)
• Solar Scythe (beam channel)

Weapons with No Lock:

• Ninja Blade (instant attacks)
• Frost Blade (quick strikes)

Pro Tips

💡 Dash Rhythm

• Count in your head: "One, two, three, DASH"
• 5 seconds = dash available
• Internalize the rhythm

💡 Audio Cue

• Stamina regen makes a sound
• Listen, don't watch stamina bar
• Keep eyes on enemy

💡 Muscle Memory

• Practice in Normal mode
• Spam dash to learn timing
• Transfers to Nightmare

Stamina Builds

Infinite Dash Build

Gear:

• Helden Armor
• Super Ring
• Energy Recovery upgrade × 2

Stats:

• 6 max stamina
• 2-second regen
• Can dash 6 times in 10 seconds

Use: Speedruns, PvP kiting

Tank No-Dash Build

Gear:

• Onyx Armor (thorns)
• Tank Ring
• No stamina upgrades

Strategy:

• Face-tank everything
• Save stamina for emergency only
• Life Steal heals damage

Use: Lazy farming, beginner-friendly

Conclusion

Golden Rules:

1. Always keep 1 charge in reserve
2. I-frame dashes > panic dashes
3. Stamina upgrades are top 3 priority
4. Practice timing, not spamming

Master stamina = master the game!