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How to Play (2)
Spelunky 2

How to Play (2)

Master Spelunky 2 controls and mechanics with this tutorial guide. Learn to whip, throw bombs, use ropes, and more.

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Master Spelunky 2 controls and mechanics with this tutorial guide. Learn to whip, throw bombs, use ropes, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter doors by pressing R1.
  2. 2
    Jump with the X button; holding it allows for higher jumps.
  3. 3
    Hang off ledges by jumping into them, then press X to jump onto the ledge or down and X to drop.
  4. 4
    Crouch by holding down on the left analog stick.
  5. 5
    Run/walk with R2.
  6. 6
    Whip enemies with Square; the whip swings backward and then forward.
  7. 7
    Pick up objects by crouching and pressing Square, then throw them by pressing Square again.
  8. 8
    Push sliding blocks by walking into them.
  9. 9
    Drop through wooden platforms by crouching and pressing the jump button.
  10. 10
    Run across 1-tile wide gaps without falling.
  11. 11
    Break breakable objects like chests and crates with standard attacks or by holding up and pressing Square.
  12. 12
    Throw Bombs with Circle; you start with 4 Bombs.
  13. 13
    Throw Ropes with Triangle.
  14. 14
    Traverse ladders and ropes by holding up or down, and dismount by pressing jump.
  15. 15
    Swim upward in water by using the jump button.
  16. 16
    Press the touchpad to open the journal and learn about discovered elements.
Tips
  • Holding up or down on the analog stick lets you see further in that direction.
  • You will take fall damage if you land on a tile at the bottom edge of the screen or lower; avoid this by landing on an enemy, grabbing a ledge, or grabbing a climbable object.
  • Time your jumps carefully when approaching ledges with low ceilings to avoid hitting your head.
  • To quickly get off a ledge, walk off and immediately flip around to grab it.
  • Doors that are two tiles high are level exits, while one-tile high doors are backroom doors.
  • Doors provide invincibility frames upon entering, offering a brief moment of safety.
  • Your feet can be used as a weapon by jumping on enemies.
  • Enemies and NPCs have stun states; the whip causes a longer stun than other attacks.
  • All entities have a brief moment of invincibility after taking a hit.
  • Ropes deal 1 damage and stun when thrown into an enemy.
  • Bombs travel further than other thrown objects and can be repositioned by whipping or picking them up.

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