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6. Hyper Sprint

Times Used: 10
Times Cleared: 3

Sturdy is a neat status effect. It's one of those statuses that really benefit from seeing 3 choices and going "Well, nothing here really suits my build..." So you just go with Sturdy and move on. So you're Sturdy after you dash, which is going to be a lot of the time. Secondly, you run much faster. This beats out all those "you move faster generally" boons. When you need to go, you go. Very useful for chariots and Asterius, two of the more annoying enemies in runs.

Alpha Tier

5. Second Wind

Times Used: 10
Times Cleared: 6

30% dodge chance. That's more like what I'm talking about. Since I'm someone who generally likes to call whenever they can, this is an awesome side-upgrade to help with that. This is going to apply way more than the few times you'll be using greater call. Allows a bit of insurance for getting out of those sticky situations with Ares' Aid, Zeus' Aid, and Athena's Aid.

4. Side Hustle

Times Used: 32
Times Cleared: 13

Easy way to not have to worry for obol during a run. Especially good for Styx due to that endgame Charon shop and because each mini-chamber allows for Side Hustle to be used. But yeah, easy way to generate obol all throughout the game, but most apparent in Styx.

3. Quick Recovery

Times Used: 14
Times Cleared: 10

I'll be honest: the only reason this is not higher is because I can't easily notice when it's working or not. I'm assuming it works a lot. I dash all the time. I've gotten used to triggering Ruthless Reflex and Lightning Reflexes. I just never get the chance to see if my HP recovers after getting hit.

But based on the high clear rate, I'm assuming it does. In which case, a really great way to save HP, especially later in the run and especially with Hard Labor.

2. Greater Recall

Times Used: 12
Times Cleared: 8

The flipside to Stygian Soul + 1 extra bloodstone is Infernal Soul + Greater Recall. Works especially well with Slicing Shot and Blizzard Shot, which are two of the stronger casts that are a little annoying to get. If you don't need Greater Recall, it also works as a Pool of Purging fodder for an easy 400 obol. Especially nice if you're on a Lambent Plume run and you just get this during one of your Hermes picks. You'll know if you need Greater Recall or not.

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