Resources are a crucial aspect of Hyper Light Breaker, fueling your progression and enhancing your ability to survive the Overgrowth. From currencies like Bright Blood and Materials used to purchase gear, to unique items like Keys and Cores that unlock special areas and upgrades, understanding how to collect and use these resources is essential to success. In this guide, we’ll break down all the resources in the game, explain how to obtain them, and provide tips for using them effectively during your runs.
Where to Get and How to Use Resources?
Resources are not well explained considering they are vital for progression
Primary Resources
Bright Blood
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Bright Blood is the primary currency in Hyper Light Breaker, used to purchase weapons, armor, Holobytes, and Amps from vendors in the Cursed Outpost. |
| How to Collect | Dropped by enemies and found in breakable crates across the Overgrowth. |
| Use | Spent at vendors in conjunction with Materials for upgrades and purchases. |
Materials
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Materials are a secondary currency used for purchasing high-value gear alongside Bright Blood. |
| How to Collect | Found in small, purple-highlighted chests scattered throughout the Overgrowth. |
| Use | Essential for obtaining stronger gear like Blades, Rails, and Armor at the Outpost. |
Gold Rations
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Gold Rations are a rare resource used for unlocking permanent upgrades. |
| How to Collect | Found in large golden chests hidden in Drop Down Labs or rewarded after completing a Cycle. |
| Use | Traded at the Cursed Outpost for permanent upgrades to Breaker stats and abilities. |
Abyss Stones
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Gold Rations are a rare resource used for unlocking permanent upgrades. |
| How to Collect | Earned by defeating the first boss of a Cycle or by completing a full Cycle. |
| Use | Spent in the Cursed Outpost for unlocking high-tier upgrades and new Breakers. |
Keys
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Keys are used to unlock secret areas, labs, and force fields in the Overgrowth. |
| How to Collect | Found in small white-highlighted chests around the map. |
| Use | Unlocks hidden areas and rewards, including rare loot. |
Medigems
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Medigems are healing plants that replenish health during runs. |
| How to Collect | Found growing naturally throughout the Overgrowth. |
| Use | Restores a small amount of HP (+5) when picked up. |
Cores
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Cores are artifacts that enhance Breaker abilities through Sycom upgrades. |
| How to Collect | Found in large blue chests scattered throughout the Overgrowth or by collecting four Core Shards dropped by enemies. |
| Use | Exchanged at the Cursed Outpost for Sycom upgrades and character enhancements. |
Secondary Resources
Prisms
Prisms are objects that unlock Boss Arenas and progress the Cycle.
- How to Collect: Dropped by Elite Enemies or found scattered across the map.
- Use: Required to unlock Boss Arenas and challenge Crowns.
Battery Charges
Battery Charges instantly refill the ammo counter for Rail weapons.
- How to Collect: Dropped by enemies and found in crates across the Overgrowth.
- Use: Keeps Rail weapons operational during extended combat scenarios.
Health Orbs
Health Orbs restore a portion of the Breaker’s health during runs.
- How to Collect: Small orbs drop from regular enemies, while larger orbs drop from Bosses and Elite Enemies.
- Use: Provides on-the-go healing to sustain during challenging battles.
Phantom Fragments
Phantom Fragments are collectible items tied to the lore of the Overgrowth and Crowns.
- How to Collect: Found scattered randomly in the Overgrowth.
- Use: Traded with Pherus Bit at the Cursed Outpost to unlock narrative artwork and story details.
Efficient Ways to Collect Resources
There are plenty of efficient ways to go about collecting resources
Prioritize Extraction
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- The safest way to secure resources is by using Extraction Pads. Returning to the Cursed Outpost ensures you retain everything collected during the run, especially high-value resources like Bright Blood and Materials.
Explore the Map Thoroughly
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- Look for Chests: Chests contain some of the most important resources, so make it a habit to explore every corner of the Overgrowth.
- Break Crates and Containers: Many of these hide Bright Blood, Battery Charges, and other valuable resources.
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Defeat Elite Enemies
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- Elites drop Prisms and often yield large amounts of Bright Blood and Core Shards. They are challenging but highly rewarding, especially when tackled early in a Cycle.
Complete Drop Down Labs
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- Labs are scattered across the Overgrowth and contain rare chests filled with Gold Rations and other high-value items.
Manage the Danger Gauge
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- Keep the Danger Gauge low during loot runs to avoid overwhelming difficulty. Save high Danger Gauge levels for combat-focused runs where you’re targeting Elites and bosses.
