Collectibles Overview#
Collectibles Overview#
Celeste has several types of collectibles, each with a different way to obtain it and a different use
| Collectible | Count | How to Get | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular strawberries | 175 | Collected within chapters | Completion |
| Ladybug strawberries | 0 | Collected on touch | Completion |
| Cassettes | 8 | Hidden areas | Unlocks B-sides |
| Crystal Hearts | 24 | Hidden areas and completion rewards | Unlocks content |
| Golden strawberries | 9 | Deathless clears | Completion |
| Moon Berry | 1 | Hidden area | Completion |
Strawberry Details#
Chapter 1 Strawberries#
| # | Location | Difficulty | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right of the starting area | Easy | Jump to the platform on the right |
| 2 | After the first checkpoint | Easy | Climb the left side of the wall |
| 3 | Top of the vertical area | Easy | Wall-jump to the top |
| 4 | Middle corridor | Medium | Use a dash jump |
| 5 | Above the spikes | Medium | Precise jump |
| 6 | Left side of the wall | Medium | Climb and jump |
| 7 | Hidden room entrance | Medium | Open the hidden wall |
| 8 | Inside the hidden room | Medium | Collect the hidden strawberry |
| 9 | High platform | Medium | Chained wall jumps |
| 10 | Spike maze | Medium | Carefully pass through the spikes |
| 11 | Above the spring | Medium | Bounce off the spring |
| 12 | Airborne platform | Hard | Precise mid-air movement |
| 13 | Inside the wall | Hard | Open the hidden wall |
| 14 | Before the final area | Medium | Climb and jump |
| 15 | Final area | Medium | Combined techniques |
| 16 | Hidden high up | Hard | Precise jump |
| 17 | After the last checkpoint | Medium | Use the bounce |
Chapter 2 Strawberries#
| # | Location | Difficulty | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel entrance | Easy | Platform on the right |
| 2 | Left side of the corridor | Easy | Climb the wall |
| 3 | Above the dream block | Easy | Pass through the dream block |
| 4 | Bottom of the vertical area | Easy | Climb the wall |
| 5 | Middle of the vertical area | Medium | Chained wall jumps |
| 6 | Top of the vertical area | Medium | Precise jump |
| 7 | Right side of the corridor | Medium | Dream block teleport |
| 8 | Hidden room | Medium | Open the hidden wall |
| 9 | Top of the room | Medium | Climb and jump |
| 10 | Spike area | Medium | Carefully pass through |
| 11 | Above the spring | Medium | Step on the spring |
| 12 | Inside the wall | Medium | Open the hidden wall |
| 13 | High platform | Medium | Chained wall jumps |
| 14 | Dream block area | Medium | Precise teleport |
| 15 | Top of the corridor | Medium | Climb and jump |
| 16 | Hidden area | Hard | Explore the walls |
| 17 | Before the final area | Medium | Combined techniques |
| 18 | Final area | Medium | Combined techniques |
| 19 | Hidden high up | Hard | Precise jump |
| 20 | Above the spikes | Hard | Precise movement |
| 21 | Spring area | Medium | Use the bounce |
| 22 | Top of the wall | Medium | Climb and jump |
| 23 | Top of the dream block | Hard | Precise teleport |
| 24 | Top of the hidden room | Hard | Precise jump |
| 25 | After the last checkpoint | Medium | Combined techniques |
Cassette Details#
| Chapter | Name | Location | Difficulty | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Forsaken City | Hidden area | ★★☆☆☆ | Chapter 1 B-side |
| Chapter 2 | Old Site | Hidden area | ★★★☆☆ | Chapter 2 B-side |
| Chapter 3 | Mountain Communications Station | Hidden area | ★★★☆☆ | Chapter 3 B-side |
| Chapter 4 | Golden Ridge | Hidden area | ★★★★☆ | Chapter 4 B-side |
| Chapter 5 | Mirror Temple | Hidden area | ★★★★☆ | Chapter 5 B-side |
| Chapter 6 | Resort | Hidden area | ★★★★★ | Chapter 6 B-side |
| Chapter 7 | Temple | Hidden area | ★★★★★ | Chapter 7 B-side |
| Chapter 8 | Lake | Hidden area | ★★★★★ | Chapter 8 B-side |
Crystal Heart Details#
Crystal Hearts from Normal Levels#
| Chapter | Location | Difficulty | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Hidden area | ★★☆☆☆ | Explore the walls |
| Chapter 2 | Hidden area | ★★★☆☆ | Dream block techniques |
| Chapter 3 | Hidden area | ★★★☆☆ | Air current techniques |
| Chapter 4 | Hidden area | ★★★★☆ | Snowball techniques |
| Chapter 5 | Hidden area | ★★★★☆ | Teleport block techniques |
| Chapter 6 | Hidden area | ★★★★★ | Reflection techniques |
| Chapter 7 | Hidden area | ★★★★★ | Combined techniques |
| Chapter 8 | Hidden area | ★★★★★ | Core block techniques |
B-Side Crystal Hearts#
| Chapter | Location | Difficulty | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 B-side | Final area | ★★★☆☆ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 2 B-side | Final area | ★★★☆☆ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 3 B-side | Final area | ★★★★☆ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 4 B-side | Final area | ★★★★☆ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 5 B-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 6 B-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 7 B-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the B-side |
| Chapter 8 B-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the B-side |
C-Side Crystal Hearts#
| Chapter | Location | Difficulty | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 2 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 3 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 4 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 5 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 6 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 7 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
| Chapter 8 C-side | Final area | ★★★★★ | Clear the C-side |
Golden Strawberry Details#
| Chapter | Name | Difficulty | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Forsaken City | ★★★☆☆ | 30-60 min |
| Chapter 2 | Old Site | ★★★★☆ | 60-120 min |
| Chapter 3 | Mountain Communications Station | ★★★★☆ | 60-120 min |
| Chapter 4 | Golden Ridge | ★★★★☆ | 60-120 min |
| Chapter 5 | Mirror Temple | ★★★★★ | 90-180 min |
| Chapter 6 | Resort | ★★★★★ | 120-240 min |
| Chapter 7 | Temple | ★★★★★ | 120-240 min |
| Chapter 8 | Lake | ★★★★★ | 120-240 min |
| Chapter 9 | Farewell | ★★★★★ | 240-480 min |
Collectible Progress#
| Milestone | Count | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 10 strawberries | 10 | None |
| 50 strawberries | 50 | None |
| 100 strawberries | 100 | None |
| 150 strawberries | 150 | None |
| All 175 strawberries | 175 | 100% completion |
| 1 cassette | 1 | Unlocks a B-side |
| 8 cassettes | 8 | Unlocks all B-sides |
| 1 crystal heart | 1 | None |
| 8 crystal hearts | 8 | Unlocks hidden content |
| 16 crystal hearts | 16 | None |
| 24 crystal hearts | 24 | 100% completion |
| 1 golden strawberry | 1 | None |
| 9 golden strawberries | 9 | 100% completion |
| Moon Berry | 1 | 100% completion |
Collecting Tips#
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Finish the story first | After clearing the game you can freely return to any chapter |
| Explore the walls | Many collectibles hide behind hidden walls |
| Watch the checkpoints | Collectibles are usually near checkpoints |
| Use chapter mechanics | Each chapter’s collectibles need that chapter’s special mechanics |
| Retry often | Some collectibles take multiple attempts |
| Use Assist Mode | Lower the difficulty if it’s too hard |
| Observe the environment | Look out for unusual walls or platforms |
| Save your dash | Some collectibles require a mid-air dash |
Collectible Difficulty Ratings#
| Collectible Type | Difficulty Range | Average Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Regular strawberries | ★☆☆☆☆ - ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cassettes | ★★☆☆☆ - ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Crystal Hearts | ★★☆☆☆ - ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Golden strawberries | ★★★☆☆ - ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Moon Berry | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Per-Chapter Strawberry Difficulty#
| Chapter | Easiest Strawberry | Hardest Strawberry | Average Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Ground strawberry near the entrance | Hidden on a high ledge | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chapter 2 | Strawberry in the corridor | Deep in the secret room | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Chapter 3 | Strawberry on the platform | Above the spring ball | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Chapter 4 | Strawberry in the wind tunnel | Next to the spinning blades | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 5 | Strawberry next to the mirror | Deep in the dark room | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 6 | Strawberry on the cloud platform | Hidden in the chase area | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 7 | At the entrance of each segment | Where mechanics combine | ★★★★☆ |
| Chapter 8 | Near the checkpoints | Hidden room | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 9 | Strawberry along the route | Remote areas | ★★★★☆ |
Cassette Acquisition Guide#
| Chapter | Cassette Location | Difficulty | Unlocked Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Hidden area before the prologue ends | ||
| Chapter 2 | Secret room after the second checkpoint | ||
| Chapter 3 | High platform that needs the spring ball | ||
| Chapter 4 | End of the wind tunnel | ||
| Chapter 5 | In the dark — needs the flashlight | ||
| Chapter 6 | After the chase section | ||
| Chapter 7 | Hidden before the end | ||
| Chapter 8 | Clock room | ||
| Chapter 9 | Second hidden area |
Crystal Heart Locations#
| Chapter | How to Get | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Obtained at the summit after collecting all strawberries | ★★☆☆☆ | Relatively simple |
| Chapter 2 | Find the hidden passage in the dark room | ★★★☆☆ | Requires memorization |
| Chapter 3 | Complete the hidden challenge area | ★★★☆☆ | Time-limited |
| Chapter 4 | Hidden in the headwind area | ★★★★☆ | Demanding execution |
| Chapter 5 | Inside the dark maze | ★★★★☆ | Requires great patience |
| Chapter 6 | Hidden path in the chase sequence | ★★★★☆ | Requires speed |
| Chapter 7 | Hidden area before the end | ★★★★★ | Combined challenge |
| Chapter 8 | Complete the hidden challenge | ★★★★☆ | Time pressure |
How Collectibles Relate to B-Sides and C-Sides#
| Relationship | Explanation | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | No direct link | Collect them before attempting B-sides |
| Cassettes | Each chapter’s cassette unlocks its B-side | Required before you can play the B-side |
| Crystal Hearts | Unlock C-sides | Collect them to unlock the C-sides |
| Golden strawberries | Deathless B-side runs | Clear the B-side first before attempting |