Defeating Traps
Traps can get in your way and drain your energy, but there are effective ways to deal with them.
Trap Damage Reminder
| Contact | Energy Drain |
|---|---|
| First hit | 3 energy |
| Second hit | 6 energy |
| Third+ hit | 9 energy |
⚠️ If a trap drains your last energy, you cannot continue!
Strategy 1: Complete Immunity (Rubber Suit)
The Rubber Suit completely protects the player from traps.
Benefits:
- Walk on traps safely with zero damage
- Dig up traps for bonus points
- Never worry about trap placement
🛡️ This is the most powerful trap counter in the game.
Strategy 2: Trap Detection (Goggles + Vision)
Use Goggles to see traps on visible tiles. Pair them with vision-enhancing items:
| Combo | Effect |
|---|---|
| Goggles + Detector | See traps through walls |
| Goggles + Headlamp | See traps 2 tiles out |
| Goggles + Both | Maximum trap awareness |
This allows you to navigate the maze while avoiding traps entirely.
The Power Combo
Rubber Suit + Headlamp + Goggles
| Item | Role |
|---|---|
| Rubber Suit | Immunity from trap damage |
| Headlamp | See more of the map |
| Goggles | Identify trap locations |
With this combo, traps become easy points instead of threats!
- See the traps with Goggles
- Walk onto them safely with Rubber Suit
- Dig them up for points
Trap Tips
- Low energy? Avoid unknown tiles — a trap could end your run
- No Rubber Suit? Use Goggles to spot and avoid traps
- Have immunity? Hunt traps for extra points
- Near extraction? Don't risk it if you have valuable items