Introduction
Celeste is a precision platformer with a vibrant speedrunning scene. This guide introduces core movement techniques and categories.
Getting Started
Play through Celeste's main story to learn the controls and physics. Practice dashing, wall jumps, and advanced moves like hyper dashes. Watch tutorial runs for visual learning.
Essential Movement Tech
- Hyper Dash – Dash diagonally down and jump for a burst of speed.
- Demo Dash – Use a demo input to dash through tight gaps.
- Wall Bounce – Jump off a wall while dashing upwards for extra height.
- Reverse Hyper – Perform a hyper dash in the opposite direction.
Sample Any% Route
- Complete Prologue and Chapter 1
- Use hyper dashes to optimize movement in each level
- Skip optional strawberries for speed
- Utilize demo dash in Chapter 3 and 5
- Finish with advanced movement in Chapter 7
Main Categories
- Any% - Beat the main story as quickly as possible.
- All Chapters - Complete every chapter, including B and C-sides.
- Farewell - Complete the Farewell DLC.