Welcome to Beat Saber, the VR rhythm game where you slash your way through the music! Armed with two sabers, you’ll slice incoming blocks in the direction indicated by the arrows, all while dodging obstacles and crushing your high score. It’s a full-body workout disguised as a dance party, perfect for anyone looking to get moving and have a blast with an incredible soundtrack.
This guide is your ultimate companion to mastering the art of rhythm combat. We’ll cover everything from nailing those beginner missions and understanding optimal play settings to tackling advanced techniques and expert challenges. Whether you're aiming to conquer the campaign, climb the Steam Leaderboards, or just want to optimize your performance and get the most out of your sabers, we've got you covered.
Part 1
Welcome to Beat Saber! This guide breaks down the absolute basics, from understanding your sabers to your first swings. Get ready to slice and dice!
Alright, welcome to Beat Saber! This is gonna be awesome. Think of this first part as getting your virtual hands on the controllers and just getting a feel for things. No need to go for Expert+ on your first try – we’re just getting warmed up here.
This guide is going to cover the absolute beginner stuff. We'll go over:
- What those two lightsaber-looking things in your hands actually are.
- How to actually swing them and hit those blocks.
- What those arrows on the blocks mean.
- Why you want to hit them in a specific direction.
- And a few tips to get you started without feeling totally lost.
Seriously, don't stress. Beat Saber is all about rhythm and movement, and you'll pick it up faster than you think. Let's dive in!
Part 2
Navigate Beat Saber's Part 2 with our comprehensive walkthrough. Learn strategies for stages like Brain Busting, Out of the Frying Pan, and more to conquer the game.
- 1Brain Busting: Shoot waves of flying creatures and spiders. Collect red power-ups for shot enhancement and blue eggs for head power-ups. Destroy tick-like monsters with charged shots to prevent them from spawning smaller versions. Shoot flying bugs with pincers quickly before they detach their heads.
- 2Out of the Frying Pan: Use charged shots for ball monsters and worms emerging from lava. Kill charging monsters quickly. Collect the fire icon power-up from red eggs. Time your movement across lava pools to avoid incoming monsters. Watch for heart icons from ground turtles.
- 3The Hive of Horrors: If possible, retain the Fire Icon power-up from the previous level. Avoid walls that can trap you. Destroy ghost-like creatures that emit squeaking sounds and skeleton snakes strategically. Use ground fire for eye-shooting creatures and scorpions.
- 4Plant Life Can Suck: Obtain the electricity icon power-up for screen clearing. Beware of large flowers that pull you in; they can be damaged by above-fire but only destroyed by ground fire. Smaller flowers shoot bullets and can only be destroyed by ground fire. Dodge large worm-like enemies. Destroy snails and spiders.
- 5Canyon Crazy: Land within the canyon at the start. Destroy mushrooms on the walls before they explode into bullets. At forks, go right, then right again. Destroy shadows in the ocean area.
- 6I'm Freezing My Tail Off: Avoid moving walls. Shoot shadows on the ground to prevent them from becoming ice moles that shoot spikes. Prioritize destroying turtles due to their heavy firepower. Collect the crescent moon power-up to manage numerous enemies. Beware of flashing butterflies, some of which may hold skulls.
- 7You Don't Wanna Know where we are now: Navigate inside a giant bug. Watch for ribs that come to life. Destroy eyes that shoot projectiles. Defeat brown cells that divide when shot. Face a bubble mini-boss before the main boss.
- 8Where: (This section appears to be incomplete in the source text.)
- Power-ups: Red icons enhance shot power, blue eggs provide head power-ups, and the electricity icon clears the screen. The fire icon and crescent moon power-up are also beneficial.
- Enemy Tactics: Charged shots are effective against many enemies, including tick-like monsters, ball monsters, and worms. Destroy certain enemies quickly to prevent them from attacking or spawning others.
- Environmental Hazards: Be aware of walls, lava, and large flowers that can trap or damage you. Time your movements carefully in hazardous areas.
Part 3
Beat Saber bosses and powerups guide, including strategies for The Dark Evil Bad Spirit and where to find the Red Fire Icon.
- 1Level 8 is short, involving flying through clouds and shooting statues for powerups. There is no boss on this level.
- 2Level 9, the final area, can be seen as a factory or palace. You will start by dodging flying tiles; some can be hindered, but not all destroyed.
- 3Prioritize destroying the small cannons. Avoid shooting flashing butterflies, as they contain skulls.
- 4Laser lines blocking your path can be destroyed, as can those that shoot wide lasers.
- 5Do not attempt to destroy the pillars that fall into place when entering the boss's chamber; they are indestructible.
- 6The final showdown occurs in the gold hall.
Bosses:
- No Pinky and a Brain: Use ground fire to destroy the 3 pores on its body to prevent it from showering you with star brain things. When its eyelid opens, shoot it with ground fire until it attacks. Stay at the bottom of the screen, shooting and dodging.
- Crispy the Lava Dragon: If you have the Fire Icon Powerup, charge and shoot it to keep the energy on him for a few seconds, causing massive damage. Watch out for mini fireballs he emits between attacks.
- Queen of an Annoying Stage: Destroy any eye makers it produces and then shoot the top. Its attacks are easily dodged. Shooting off its egg sac would allow it free movement.
- The Little SKull Tree that Couldn't Move: Save shots to hit its open mouth, killing bats simultaneously. The Wing Icon powerup is useful here for quickly taking out bats. Stay at the bottom of the screen, moving left and right to avoid flailing branches.
- Spikey Little Fiend: Go around the rock swarms and shoot it. It will break apart. Fly into the inner circle of the rocks and shoot the main piece until it crumbles.
- Freezy the Ice Dragon: Shoot him as he moves in and out of wall holes. Watch out for occasional ice spikes.
- Innards Projectionist Dragon: Watch for ghost monsters and only use charged shots. Rapid fire will cause it to spew rocks that can kill you quickly.
- The Dark Evil Bad Spirit: This final boss shoots crescent moon bullets. You can only hurt it with charge shots when its neck ornament is on. When it's off, dodge other attacks and summoned creatures, including copies of yourself. Having a friend is beneficial as powerups may be depleted.
Powerups:
- Red Powerup Icon: Found on all levels, increases the strength of your current fire type.
- Blue Trident: Grants an extra head (up to 3) and cancels other firepower. Found on most levels.
- Red Fire Icon: Allows a huge blast of energy and circular bullets when fully charged. Found only on stages 2 and 8.
- Moon Icon: Shoots little half moons that attack enemies; the number depends on the power level. Found only on stages 6 and 8.
- Electricity Icon: When charged, attacks all enemies on screen, but damage is minimal. First found on stages 4, 8, and 7.
- Wing Icon: Makes charged shots and bullets cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) more distance, useful for taking out many enemies. Found on stages 3, 4, and 8.
- S Icon: Provides a temporary shield that kills enemies.
- Purple Icon: Believed to shrink you, making you less vulnerable.
- In Level 9, avoid shooting flashing butterflies as they contain skulls.
- The Red Fire Icon powerup is crucial for defeating Crispy the Lava Dragon quickly.
- The Wing Icon powerup is helpful against The Little SKull Tree that Couldn't Move.
- For The Dark Evil Bad Spirit, only use charged shots when its neck ornament is visible.
- Having a friend can be advantageous for the final boss battle in Beat Saber.
Part 4
Dive into Beat Saber's Original Soundtrack Vol. 4! Discover the artists like Jaroslav Beck, Boom Kitty, and Camellia, and the four unique songs including 'Into the Dream' and 'LUDICROUS+'.
Jakub Tirco | | It Takes Me (ft. Waylon Reavis)) | 02:57 | Boom Kitty
Waylon Reavis | | LUDICROUS+ | 01:53 | Jaroslav Beck | | Spin Eternally | 03:48 | Camellia | Get ready to slice to these awesome tracks!
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