Celeste Tips & Tricks#
50 Practical Tips#
Basic Tips#
| # | Tip | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hold the jump button | Holding jump makes you jump higher; releasing it cuts the jump short |
| 2 | Plan after dashing | You get a brief moment of airtime after a dash, so use it to plan your next move |
| 3 | Use the walls | Walls are your friend; practice your wall jumps |
| 4 | Save your dash | Sometimes it’s better not to dash right away and keep it in reserve |
| 5 | Study the level | Every screen is carefully designed, so look for the patterns |
| 6 | Don’t fear death | Dying is part of learning, and every death is progress |
| 7 | Make use of checkpoints | Every checkpoint is a safe place to practice |
| 8 | Press R to retry | Press R for an instant retry instead of waiting to respawn |
| 9 | Stay calm | Tension leads to mistakes, so keep your cool |
| 10 | Enjoy the process | Enjoy playing the game instead of focusing only on results |
Dash Techniques#
| # | Tip | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dash direction matters | Your dash direction determines your trajectory |
| 12 | Air dash refresh | Your air dash refreshes when you land or do a climb jump |
| 13 | Use the Super | Supers let you cover horizontal ground quickly |
| 14 | Use the Hyper | Hypers let you reverse direction with a burst of speed |
| 15 | Use the Wave Dash | Wave Dashes give you fast horizontal movement |
| 16 | Jump after dashing | Jumping after a dash extends the distance covered |
| 17 | Dash with precision | A precise dash avoids traps |
| 18 | Conserve dash energy | Don’t waste your dash |
| 19 | Use dash refreshes | Take advantage of every refresh mechanic |
| 20 | Practice dash techniques | Dash techniques take practice |
Climbing Techniques#
| # | Tip | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Manage your stamina | Watch your stamina bar while climbing |
| 22 | Use climb jumps | Climb jumps refresh your dash |
| 23 | Wall jump technique | Wall jumps are the key to fast vertical movement |
| 24 | Chain wall jumps | Chained wall jumps let you climb quickly |
| 25 | Dash while climbing | Dashing during a climb gets you off the wall fast |
| 26 | Use wall slides | Wall slides let you control your descent speed |
| 27 | Climb precisely | Precise climbing avoids spikes |
| 28 | Climb timing | Pick the right moment to climb |
| 29 | Climb direction | Pick the right direction to climb |
| 30 | Practice climbing | Climbing takes practice |
Advanced Techniques#
| # | Tip | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Use Corner Boosts | Corner Boosts add extra jump height |
| 32 | Use Wall Bounces | Wall Bounces give fast vertical movement |
| 33 | Use Dream Jumps | Dream Jumps let you teleport quickly |
| 34 | Use Dash Storage | Dash Storage extends your dash time |
| 35 | Use Extended Hypers | Extended Hypers cover huge distances |
| 36 | Use Corner Kicks | Corner Kicks add horizontal distance |
| 37 | Practice advanced tech | Advanced techniques take a lot of practice |
| 38 | Watch expert players | You can learn a lot from watching skilled players |
| 39 | Record your gameplay | Record and analyze your own play |
| 40 | Be patient | Advanced techniques take time to learn |
Mental Tips#
| # | Tip | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Stay calm | Tension leads to mistakes, so keep your cool |
| 42 | Take deep breaths | Breathe deeply to relax when stressed |
| 43 | Stay focused | Focus on the input you’re making right now |
| 44 | Don’t overthink | Overthinking causes mistakes |
| 45 | Trust yourself | Trust your own execution |
| 46 | Enjoy the challenge | Enjoy the process of the challenge |
| 47 | Take breaks | Long grind sessions need proper breaks |
| 48 | Celebrate small wins | Every bit of progress is worth celebrating |
| 49 | Stay positive | A positive mindset leads to success |
| 50 | Don’t give up | Failure is part of learning |
Common Sticking Points#
Stuck in Chapter 1#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical section | Can’t reach the top | Use wall jumps and watch your stamina |
| Spike maze | Dying on spikes | Learn the patterns and jump precisely |
| Spring section | Can’t use the springs | Press jump as you land on the springs |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Practice the basics and try again |
Stuck in Chapter 2#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Dream block section | Can’t teleport correctly | Your dash direction determines the teleport direction |
| Vertical section | Can’t reach the top | Combine dream blocks with climbing |
| Corridor section | Dying on spikes | Watch where the dream blocks are |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Practice your dream block skills |
Stuck in Chapter 3#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wind sections | Can’t control movement | Go with the wind and be careful against it |
| Vertical wind shafts | Can’t use the wind | Ride the wind and watch its direction |
| Rooftop section | Lacking combined skills | Practice the wind techniques |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Combine everything you’ve learned |
Stuck in Chapter 4#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Snowball section | Can’t use the snowballs | Press jump as you bounce on the snowballs |
| Cloud section | Can’t control movement | Use the wind to move |
| Badeline appears | Startled by Badeline | Keep moving forward and don’t stop |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Practice the snowball techniques |
Stuck in Chapter 5#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Dream block section | Can’t teleport correctly | Your dash direction determines the teleport direction |
| Mirror section | Confused by the mirrors | Watch what your reflection does |
| Vertical section | Can’t reach the top | Combine dream blocks with climbing |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Practice your dream block skills |
Stuck in Chapter 6#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection world | Can’t adjust to warped physics | Get used to the distorted physics |
| Badeline chase | Being chased by Badeline | Move fast and don’t stop |
| The fall scene | Shot down by Badeline | You have to climb back up |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Combine everything you’ve learned |
Stuck in Chapter 7#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed sections | Overwhelmed by multiple mechanics | Combine all of your techniques |
| Final area | Lacking combined skills | Practice the skills from every chapter |
| Last stretch | Lacking combined skills | Combine everything you’ve learned |
Stuck in Chapter 8#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Core block section | Confused by the state switching | Touch core blocks to flip the state |
| Hot sections | Dying in the lava | Avoid touching the lava |
| Ice sections | Struggling with the ice blocks | Get used to the slippery ice |
| Final section | Lacking combined skills | Practice the core block techniques |
Stuck in Chapter 9#
| Stuck at | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Forest section | Can’t use the pink bubbles | Enter a bubble and steer with the directions |
| Underwater section | Can’t adjust to underwater physics | Get used to how movement feels underwater |
| Space section | Can’t adjust to zero gravity | Get used to zero gravity |
| Crystal section | Confused by the crystal mechanics | Learn how the crystals behave |
| Final area | Lacking combined skills | Combine all of your techniques |
Mindset Advice#
When You Hit a Wall#
| Advice | Description |
|---|---|
| Take a break | Step away for a bit and come back when things get hard |
| Try a new approach | Experiment with a different method |
| Watch and learn | Observe how skilled players do it |
| Be patient | Difficulties take time to solve |
| Trust yourself | Believe that you can figure it out |
Long Play Sessions#
| Advice | Description |
|---|---|
| Take proper breaks | Rest for 5-10 minutes every hour |
| Protect your eyes | Look away from the screen to rest your eyes |
| Keep good posture | Sit with good posture |
| Stay hydrated | Drink water to stay hydrated |
| Adjust brightness | Adjust screen brightness to protect your eyes |
Managing Frustration#
| Advice | Description |
|---|---|
| Stay calm | Tension leads to mistakes |
| Don’t get angry | Anger clouds your judgment |
| Have fun | Games are meant to be fun |
| Accept failure | Failure is part of learning |
| Stay positive | A positive mindset leads to success |
Quick Reference#
Controls#
| Input | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Directional keys | Move | Controls your character’s movement |
| A | Jump | Hold to jump higher |
| X | Dash | Dash in 8 directions |
| R2 | Climb | Use when against a wall |
| R1 | Retry | Instant retry |
| Options | Pause | Opens the pause menu |
Mechanics#
| Mechanic | Description | Refresh condition |
|---|---|---|
| Dash | Dash in 8 directions | Landing, climb jumps, springs, enemies, bubbles |
| Climb | Climb up walls | Ends when you release the grab button |
| Wall jump | Jump off a wall | Refreshes your dash |
| Spring | Launches you upward | Refreshes your dash |
| Dream Block | Teleports you and refreshes your dash | Automatic |
| Feather | Unlimited flight | When you pick up the feather |
Difficulty#
| Difficulty | Chapters | Skills to focus on |
|---|---|---|
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapter 1 | Basic movement |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Chapters 2-3 | Dream blocks, wind |
| ★★★☆☆ | Chapter 4 | Snowballs, bouncing |
| ★★★★☆ | Chapters 5-6 | Dream blocks, Reflection |
| ★★★★★ | Chapters 7-8 | Combined techniques |
| ★★★★★ | Chapter 9 | All techniques |