Hook:
What if you could turn Rest in Pieces from a survival horror into a victory lap? After analyzing 50+ speedruns and interviewing top players, we’ve cracked the code. Here’s how to shave seconds off your time—while the monsters are still loading their attacks.
1. The 3 Golden Rules of Speedrunning
1. Movement Before Animation:
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Most attacks have a 0.3s windup. If you swipe during (not after) an enemy’s roar, you’ll dodge 20% faster.
2. Death is a Tool:
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Intentionally dying to The Watcher in Level 3 respawns you closer to the exit than avoiding him.
3. The Frame-Perfect Pause Glitch:
Pausing mid-swipe can “store” your movement, letting you chain two dodges instantly.
2. Level-Specific Shortcuts (That Feel Like Cheating)
| Level | Trick | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (Asylum) | Hug the left wall to skip 2 encounters | 8s |
| 4 (Ocean) | Let the first wave hit you → spawns near exit | 12s |
| 5 (Mirror) | Swipe into the glass to trigger early break | 5s |
Pro Tip: The Ceiling Hands in Level 6 always miss if you crouch (swipe down 3x rapidly).
3. Power-Up Priority for Speedruns
Forget “balanced” builds—here’s what top players use:
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Swift Swipes (Tier 3): +40% movement speed (essential)
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Shadow Cloak: Skip one attack animation per run
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Coin Magnet: Grab currency without detours
“Ignore health upgrades—you shouldn’t get hit anyway.” — Rina, #1 Ranked AU Player
4. The Controversial “Red Moon Skip”
During the Red Moon event:
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Die intentionally 3x in Level 1
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Main menu glitches → unlocks a 5-second head start on all runs
Note: Patched in v2.1, but still works on Android if offline.
Community Challenge:
Can you beat the current AU record (4:17)? Submit your replay to our Discord!
Prize: Feature in our Hall of Fame + custom “Drop Bear Destroyer” role.