Hyper Light Breaker: Mastering the Hoverboard

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• How To Summon A Hoverboard In Hyper Light Breaker

• Hoverboard Movement Tips & Special Uses

Navigating the expansive and often desolate Synthwave landscapes of the Overgrowth in Hyper Light Breaker can be a challenge, but the game's Hoverboard is your key to swift and efficient travel. Though not explicitly mentioned in the game, you have access to the Hyper Light Breaker Hoverboard right from the start, serving as an essential tool for traversing the vast world.

The Hoverboard acts as the game's sprint mechanic, boosting your movement speed significantly while gradually depleting your Energy. This guide will walk you through how to summon and ride your Hoverboard, as well as highlight some of its unique attributes that go beyond mere transportation.

How To Summon A Hoverboard In Hyper Light Breaker

To activate your Hoverboard and start sprinting, simply hold down the Dodge input. Your character will dash forward and seamlessly transition onto the Hoverboard as long as you maintain the Dodge input.

Controlling the Hoverboard is straightforward. By holding the left analog stick in any direction, you can lean and gradually turn the board. The turning radius depends on your speed; at maximum velocity, turns are slower, but at lower speeds, you'll find it easier to maneuver.

To dismount the Hoverboard, release the Dodge input. Additionally, the Hoverboard will automatically disappear if your Energy is depleted while you're riding it.

Keep an eye on your Energy level, displayed next to your Breaker's companion. If it starts running low, take a moment to jump off the Hoverboard and allow your Energy to replenish, preventing an unexpected dismount.

Hoverboard Movement Tips & Special Uses

While you can't perform tricks or attack while on the Hoverboard, Hyper Light Breaker has equipped it with several unique features. One standout is its ability to float on water, allowing you to traverse rivers and inlets without detouring. The Hoverboard functions identically on water as it does on land.

Remember, you can't summon the Hoverboard while already in water; you must be riding it as you enter the water to continue gliding across the surface. No matter your entry speed or height, the Hoverboard will quickly rise to the surface, keeping your journey smooth.

Another useful feature is the ability to duck down by holding the default Jump input while on the Hoverboard. This prepares you for a jump, which, combined with the Hoverboard's speed, can help you cover greater distances and clear wide gaps. Although ducking doesn't boost your speed or jump height, it helps with timing your jumps more precisely.