Guide · 10 min read

Mastering Vex 3: routes for calmer speedruns

Act 9 punishes panic. The fix is not faster fingers—it is fewer decisions. We break the level into three mental checkpoints and show when to slide versus wall-jump.

Checkpoint rhythm

Mark safe tiles with a single breath count. If you miss the count, reset at the last checkpoint instead of muscling forward—time saved on recovery beats time lost on rage routes.

Input hygiene

Tap jump on release for tight ceilings; hold slide only when spikes are already on screen. Camera lookahead is your friend—pan early, not late.

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