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The titular Breakers inHyper Light Breakerare the start of everything that goes into your build. For each and every run, different Breakers may offer different perks that help you defeat the Overgrowth’s toughest enemies. But, how do you know which Breaker is right for you?
This all depends on overall playstyle, and whether or not you want to pour your resources into unlocking different Breakers, or upgrading your current one. Whatever your methodology, experimenting with different options is usually worth the effort. Here’s everything you need to know about all the Breakers in Hyper Light Breaker.
Currently, Hyper Light Breaker is in Early Access, with only a handful of Breakers unlocked. This guide will be updated as more are released.
How Do Breakers Work?
First,it’s important tounderstand how Breakers work generallybefore diving into each one individually.Breakers have a handful of key statsthat are unique to them. These include:
However,these stats vary depending on the type of Sycomyou attachto them. Sycoms are unique to each Breaker.
Each Sycom also has a special perk unique to just that Breaker.
This means thateach Breaker can be customized to your individual playstyle, while building off of their core overall build.
Each Breaker also has a short backstory and personality that adds a lot of fun flavor to their design.
How To Unlock Each Breaker
At the beginningof Hyper Light Breaker,you’ll only have one Breaker unlocked, Vermillion.
You can unlock additional Breakers,like Lapis and Goro,by trading in valuable resources known as Abyss Stonesback at the Telepad inthe Cursed Outpost.
You can earn Abyss Stonesby defeating Crownsin the Overgrowth.
Vermillion
Vermillion is the first Breaker you haveat the start of the campaign.
He’s relatively easy to useand has flexible, standard base stats. As mentioned, thesestatsvary depending on which Sycomyou have equipped.
Not every Sycom is unlocked from the start.Trade in Golden Rations to earn different Sycomsat the Telepad.
Gunslinger Sycom
The Gunslinger Sycom is the first Sycom you’ll have unlocked.This Sycom boasts a pretty unremarkable build overall, but is still very solid.
The main perk of this Sycom impacts ranged attacks, as it involves your Rail. With this Sycom attached,your Rail has a chance to do extra Critical Hits.
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85
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115
100
3
190
1
Tank Sycom
Unlocking this next Sycom early can prove immensely helpful. The Tank Sycom buffs your HP significantlyat the expense of some damage and stamina.
Because Hyper Light Breaker is such a punishing game, that extra health pool can be a real boon early on.
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50
110
2
150
Lapis
Lapis is an unlockable Breakerwho, unlike her counterparts, is much lighter on her feet and wily. Overall,she has great staminaanddecently good Critical Hit damage.
Lightweaver Sycom
This first Sycom of Lapis’ is her standard.The stats for this Sycom are quite average, but hercritical damage is quite highat 170, while still maintaining decent blast and stamina.
The perk for this Sycom is on the lower end of the spectrum.
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170
Warrior Sycom
Lapis’ Warrior Sycom is excellent.With decent HP at 105 plus increased critical damage to 200, you shouldn’t skip on this one.The perk for this Sycom is more of a long con, but worth it in the end.
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200
Goro
Goro is a slightly slower Breaker withincredible Critical Hit damageand really strong attack power.
His Sycoms offer great rewards to more advanced players, but can be tricky for those just figuring out how to use combat in the game.
Astrologer Sycom
This first Sycom in Goro’s kit hasintense Critical Hit damage at 195, plus good Blast and Stamina. His OPS stat is also 2, meaning thathe has good luck with drops out in the Overgrowth.
Goro’s first Sycom perk is great, though it’sideal for players who like to use their Rail a lot.
195
Sniper Sycom
The Sniper Sycom is ahigh-risk, high-reward buildfor Goro.His HP and Armor are relatively lowwith this Sycom,but hiscritical damage is through the roof at 250.
Plus, the perk for this Sycom exacerbates critical damageoffered with this build.
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