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Navigating Hyper Light Breaker's sprawling Synthwave Overgrowth can feel like a chore, but fear not! From the very beginning, you have access to a secret weapon: the Hoverboard. While the game doesn't explicitly explain it, this handy tool drastically improves traversal. Essentially acting as a sprint function, the Hoverboard significantly boosts your speed, consuming energy as you glide across the landscape. This guide will show you how to use it and uncover some of its hidden capabilities.

How To Summon A Hoverboard In Hyper Light Breaker

Summoning your Hoverboard is surprisingly simple. Just hold down your Dodge button. Your character will dash forward and automatically mount the Hoverboard, as long as you keep holding the Dodge button.

Controlling the Hoverboard is intuitive. Use the left analog stick to lean and steer. Turning is slower at higher speeds, offering more precise control at lower velocities. To dismount, simply release the Dodge button. Alternatively, running out of energy will automatically disengage the Hoverboard. Monitor your energy level (displayed near your companion) to avoid unexpected dismounts. Remember to take short breaks to replenish your energy.

Hoverboard Movement Tips & Special Uses

While the Hoverboard doesn't offer tricks or combat capabilities, it possesses some surprisingly useful features. Most notably, it floats on water! Say goodbye to tedious detours around rivers and lakes. The Hoverboard functions identically on both land and water; simply maintain your speed as you transition between surfaces. Note that you can't summon the Hoverboard while submerged; you must already be riding it to traverse water.

Another useful trick is the ability to duck while on the Hoverboard by holding the Jump button. This allows for more precise jump timing, particularly for challenging gaps. While ducking doesn't boost speed or jump height, it improves your accuracy.