🎓 Beginner Progression Guide

Your step-by-step path from first spawn to first summit. Follow this guide to build skills progressively without rushing to your death.

Week 1: Foundation Skills

Step 1: Buy the Right Boots (Day 1)

Action: Spend 950 points on La Portivo 8000 Evo Boots.
Why: Without these, snow plains are a death trap. Slipping is the #1 beginner killer.
Note: You won't have enough points on day 1 — earn points by completing climbs, then buy boots first.

Step 2: Practice Movement (Day 1–2)

Action: Spend 10–15 minutes at Base Camp practicing controls.
Focus: WASD movement, sprint timing, ice axe clicking rhythm, Shift Lock camera.
Why: Bad habits formed early (like sprinting on snow) kill you later.

Step 3: Reach Camp 1 (First Attempt)

Goal: Reach Camp 1 for the First Step badge.
Rules: Walk on all snow plains. Never sprint. Refill oxygen at camp stations.
Success: Reaching Camp 1 is your first major milestone.

Week 2: Build to Camp 2

Step 4: Learn the Rope Sections

Goal: Reach Camp 2 three times successfully.
Focus: Rope climbing mechanics, stamina management on steep sections.
After Camp 2: You have learned the most dangerous parts of the climb.

Step 5: Buy Carbon Picks (Priority)

Action: Save for Carbon Picks (600 pts).
Effect: -25% stamina drain on vertical climbs — essential for Camp 3+.
Next: Buy Portable Heater (500 pts) for blizzard survival.

Week 3–4: Attempt the Summit

Step 6: Push Through the Death Zone

Goal: Reach Camp 3 and spend 5 minutes in the Death Zone.
Requirements: Full oxygen, full stamina, clear weather.
Key rule: Never leave Camp 3 with less than 40% oxygen if heading to Camp 4.

Step 7: Attempt Your First Summit

Requirements for Summit Attempt:

  • ✅ La Portivo 8000 Evo Boots equipped
  • ✅ Carbon Picks equipped
  • ✅ Portable Heater in inventory
  • ✅ Oxygen above 80%
  • ✅ Stamina at 100%
  • ✅ Weather is clear
  • ✅ Clear 2+ hour window for climb

Common Beginner Mistakes

  • Sprinting on snow plains: Instant death. Walk always.
  • Buying gear in wrong order: Boots first — everything else is secondary.
  • Rushing to summit: Do 5+ practice runs before attempting Camp 3+.
  • Ignoring blizzard audio: Rising wind = whiteout in ~30 seconds. Seek shelter.
  • Not refilling oxygen: Always top off at camps before departing.

🎮 Practice Before You Climb

Spend time at Base Camp before every run. The game doesn't have a tutorial — you learn by doing. Muscle memory for controls and blizzard responses saves lives.