Enter The Gungeon: Complete Guide To Beating the Game

In the chaotic and bullet-filled world of “Enter the Gungeon,” victory isn’t easily earned. But with the right strategy and determination, you can conquer the Gungeon, defeat the Lich, and unravel the intricate layers of its storyline.

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through every step of beating the game, from assembling the Bullet to Kill the Past to the ultimate challenge of the Paradox/Gunslinger run.

Introduction

“Enter the Gungeon” is a roguelike dungeon crawler that combines intricate gunplay with challenging enemies and a captivating storyline. To truly beat the game, you must progress from the first floor to the fifth, facing off against the formidable Dragun guarding the gun that can kill the past. Each of the game’s playable characters, or Gungeoneers, is on a quest to erase their own past mistakes. The Dragun guards the weapon that can make this possible, hidden within the Aimless Void.

The journey through the Gungeon’s five floors leads you to the blacksmith, who plays a pivotal role in your quest. She explains that the gun to kill the past requires a unique bullet, and without it, your Gungeoneer will merely relive their initial steps into the Gungeon. Your goal now is to collect the four unique parts needed to forge this special bullet.

Obtaining Bullet Parts to Kill the Past

Before diving into the specifics of collecting each bullet part, remember these essential points:

1. No Particular Order: You can gather these items in any order you prefer.
2. No Single Run: You don’t need to collect all parts in a single run. Once you obtain a part and deliver it to the blacksmith, you won’t need to collect it again.

How to Get the Prime Primer

The Prime Primer, the first part of the bullet, can be found on the second floor, known as The Gungeon Proper. It’s available for purchase in the shop for 110 shells. If you save your money by skipping earlier items, you’ll have enough by this point. Alternatively, venture into the secret floor called the Oubliette (or Sewers) between the first and second floors to gather additional funds.

Accessing the Oubliette: To access this hidden floor, you need two keys. Find a room on the first floor with a burning fireplace, extinguish it either by using a water-shooting gun or rolling a nearby water barrel into it. Be cautious not to shoot the barrel accidentally. Enter the fireplace to reveal the Oubliette on the map, but do not use your keys on the grate in this room.

Killing enemies in the Oubliette can help you accumulate the required funds.

How to Get the Arcane Gunpowder

The Arcane Gunpowder, the second bullet part, can be located on the third floor, the Black Powder Mines. This might seem tricky, but it’s straightforward when you know what to do. In a room with mine carts seemingly floating in mid-air, ride these carts on invisible tracks, dodging roll from one to the next until you reach the end and collect the Arcane Gunpowder. Remember to teleport out of the room rather than trying to return on the mine carts.

How to Get the Planar Lead

The Planar Lead, the third part, can be found on the fourth floor, The Hollow. In a room with a vast, empty canyon pit, an invisible path allows you to cross safely. You have two options to reveal this hidden path:

1. Ammo Trick: Equip your starter gun with infinite ammo, aim it away from the pit’s edge, fire, and then reload. The reload animation will drop shells on the ground, which can be used to test and mark the invisible path through trial and error.
2. Liquid Reveal: Use a gun that leaves liquid on the ground, such as the Mega Douser, to reveal the path ahead of you. Dodge-roll across the invisible trail, and when you reach a sufficient distance, collect the Planar Lead. Again, remember to teleport out of the room.

How to Get the Obsidian Shell Casing

The Obsidian Shell Casing, the final part, is located on the fifth floor, known as the Forge. After defeating the Dragun, shoot its fallen skull to reveal the Obsidian Shell Casing hidden inside. Collect it and bring it, along with the other parts, to the blacksmith.

Once all four items are delivered to the blacksmith, she will forge the bullet to kill the past. From this point on, talking to her at the start of each run will provide you with the bullet without additional requirements.

The Past-Killing Journey

With the completed bullet in hand, proceed to the Aimless Void area where the gun to kill the past is located. Instead of the typical end-game screen, you’ll be transported to your Gungeoneer’s past. Here, you’ll start with a new set of items specific to your character’s past and lose any items collected in your current run. Be prepared for unique challenges as you strive to defeat your Gungeoneer’s past and complete their main quest.

Bullet Hell Run (Floor 6)

To access the final floor, Bullet Hell, you must first defeat the past of each starting Gungeoneer:

• Marine
• Convict
• Pilot
• Hunter

After accomplishing this feat, initiate another Gungeon run from the first floor, defeat the Dragun again, and enter the Aimless Void area. You’ll be grabbed by a skeletal hand and transported to Bullet Hell, provided you’ve followed the steps outlined in this guide.

Bullet Hell poses the greatest challenge yet, featuring formidable enemies and treacherous paths. There are no shops or chest rooms here, only a maze of paths leading to dead ends and loops that can drain your resources. Your sole objective is to navigate through these paths and locate the boss room, where the Lich awaits.

Lich Boss Fight

Upon finding the Lich, you’ll need to defeat him in all three of his forms:

1. First Form: The Lich remains near the center of the room and launches various bullet patterns, including large rings and homing shots. Clear out the Tombstone Gun Dead that spawn to simplify the fight.
2. Second Form: The Lich occupies the top center of the room, firing attacks both from his location and the sides. Position yourself near the bottom center of the arena for better maneuverability.
3. Third Form: In this phase, the Lich floats toward you, employing a range of attacks and movement patterns. Maintain composure, focus on your dodge rolls, and persevere.

After defeating the third form of the Lich, you can use your gun to kill the past on the Lich himself, banishing the malevolent presence that haunts the Gungeon.

Paradox/Gunslinger Run

The final chapter of your adventure is the Paradox/Gunslinger run. The Lich, once known as the Gunslinger, becomes an unlockable character, and your objective is to prevent his grim transformation into the Lich. To unlock the Paradox, you must absorb a cosmic space rift and then either kill a Gungeoneer’s past or defeat the Lich with the Paradox rift on your chosen character.

How to Unlock the Paradox

1. Defeat at least one Gungeoneer’s past.
2. Start a run and navigate through the second, third, and fourth floors until you encounter a purplish cosmic rift in a random room (20% chance).
3. Interact with the rift to absorb it.
4. Proceed to kill a Gungeoneer’s past or defeat the Lich with the Paradox rift.
5. Return to the character selection screen to find the Paradox available for five Hegemony Credits.

How to Unlock the Gunslinger

The Paradox gungeoneer has no past and starts with random starter guns and a random passive item. To unlock the Gunslinger:

1. Select the Paradox from the character selection screen.
2. Complete an entire run from the first floor to Bullet Hell.
3. Defeat the standard 3-form Lich as the Paradox.

Now, you’ll experience a special ending where you play as the Gunslinger on the first floor of the Gungeon. The Gunslinger is equipped with a potent starter gun, the Slinger, which boasts excellent damage, range, accuracy, and reload time. When reloading an empty magazine, the Slinger is thrown, potentially stunning enemies. However, the Gunslinger’s true power lies in the passive item, the Lich Eye Bullets, which activate synergy abilities for all guns.

Gunslinger Run Tips

The Paradox/Gunslinger run is exceptionally challenging, so consider these tips to aid your journey:

1. Saving: You can save your progress between floors by interacting with the button located at the start and end of each floor.
2. Restart with Better Items: As the Paradox, don’t hesitate to restart quickly if your starter items are subpar. The right combination of starting guns and passive items can make a world of difference.
3. Focus on Passive Items: During the Gunslinger phase, prioritize passive items that boost your damage or provide other helpful effects, as your guns will be potent enough to clear rooms and boss fights.

Glitched Lich Boss Fight Strategy

When facing the Glitched Lich, consider these strategies:

• Piercing Bullets: Guns with piercing bullets or passive status effects like ghost bullets are helpful in this fight, as they allow you to hit both Liches simultaneously.
• Explosive Bullets: Weapons with explosive bullets or passive status from explosive rounds are advantageous, as they destroy enemy bullets on contact, providing you with more breathing room.

Remember, with two Liches in the room, dodging becomes challenging, so rely on blanks and the strategies mentioned above until you eliminate one of them. Then, focus on surviving and defeating the remaining Lich.

With the Gunslinger’s future erased, you’ve successfully conquered “Enter the Gungeon” in its entirety. Congratulations on mastering the game’s complex storyline and defeating its toughest challenges!