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Navigating Hyper Light Breaker's sprawling, Synthwave Overgrowth can be challenging. Fortunately, the game features a Hoverboard, accessible from the outset, that significantly boosts traversal. While not explicitly explained, this essential tool acts as a sprint function, dramatically increasing movement speed while gradually depleting your Energy. This guide details Hoverboard usage and its unique capabilities.
How To Summon A Hoverboard in Hyper Light Breaker
Activating the Hoverboard is straightforward: hold down the Dodge button. Your character will dash forward and automatically mount the Hoverboard as long as you maintain the Dodge input.
Hoverboard control is intuitive. The left analog stick controls direction; leaning the board subtly alters your course. Turning is slower at higher speeds. Release the Dodge button to dismount. The Hoverboard will also automatically deactivate if your Energy runs out.
Your current Energy level is displayed beside your companion's icon while using the Hoverboard (or Glider). Monitor your Energy; dismount briefly to recharge if it gets low to avoid unexpected dismounts.
Hoverboard Movement Techniques & Applications
While the Hoverboard doesn't offer tricks or combat capabilities, it possesses valuable attributes. Most notably, it functions seamlessly on water, eliminating the need to circumvent waterways. Its land and water performance is identical.
Note that you cannot summon the Hoverboard while submerged; you must already be riding it to traverse water. The Hoverboard will quickly return to the surface regardless of entry speed or height.
Holding the Jump button while on the Hoverboard allows you to crouch, facilitating precise jump timing. While double-jumping isn't possible, the increased speed aids in bridging larger gaps. Crouching doesn't enhance speed or jump height, but it improves jump accuracy.