Judas

Installation & Setup

Hey there! So you're ready to jump into Judas, huh? Awesome choice! Getting the game set up is super straightforward, and I'm here to walk you through it, step-by-step. Think of me as your co-pilot for this part.

First things first, you'll need to make sure you have the game files. If you've already grabbed them, great! If not, head over to where you purchased or downloaded Judas. The process is pretty standard for most PC games, so don't overthink it.

Installation

Once you have the game files, you'll typically find an installer executable. It might be named something like setup.exe or install.exe. Just double-click that to get started.

The installer will guide you through the process. You'll usually have a few options:

• Installation Directory: This is where the game will be installed on your computer. The default location is often fine, but if you have a specific drive or folder you prefer (like an SSD for faster loading!), feel free to change it. Just make sure you have enough free space – Judas can be a bit of a space hog!
• Components: Sometimes, you might get options to install extra bits like DirectX or Visual C++ runtimes. It's generally a good idea to install these if prompted, as they're often required for the game to run smoothly.
• Shortcuts: You'll likely be asked if you want to create desktop shortcuts or start menu entries. Go ahead and create them if you like; it makes launching the game a breeze later on.

Just follow the on-screen prompts, click 'Next' or 'Install' as needed, and let the installer do its thing. This might take a few minutes depending on your system.

First Launch & Setup

After installation is complete, you should be able to launch Judas from the shortcut you created or by navigating to the installation folder and running the game executable.

The very first time you launch the game, it might do a quick check or prompt you to configure some initial settings. This could include:

• Graphics Settings: You might be asked to choose your preferred resolution, texture quality, and other graphical options. If you're unsure, starting with the recommended settings or a balanced preset is a good bet. You can always tweak these later in the game's options menu.
• Audio Settings: Adjusting master volume, music, and sound effects levels.
• Control Settings: While Judas has default controls, you might want to customize keybindings or controller layouts here if you're particular about your setup.

Pro Tip: Don't be afraid to experiment with the graphics settings later. If the game feels sluggish, lowering some of the graphical options can make a big difference in performance. Conversely, if your rig can handle it, crank those settings up for the best visual experience!

And that's pretty much it! You should now be ready to dive into the world of Judas. If you run into any weird issues, double-check that you've installed any required runtimes and that your graphics drivers are up to date. Happy gaming!

Judas is a character unlocked after beating Satan for the first time. He starts with 1 Red Heart container, 3 coins, and The Book of Belial. Judas also has a 1.35x damage multiplier.

• Black Judas: A transformed state of Judas achieved by dying with Judas' Shadow. Black Judas has higher damage and different heart mechanics depending on DLC.
• Notes: Prioritize health upgrades due to Judas' low starting health. Items that activate on low health are easily triggered.
• Item Interactions: Birthright transforms The Book of Belial into a passive item with scaling damage boosts.

Judas is a character unlocked after beating Satan for the first time. He starts with 1 Red Heart container, 3 coins, and The Book of Belial. Judas also has a 1.35x damage multiplier.

Black Judas

When a character dies while having Judas' Shadow in their inventory, they will respawn as Black Judas (also known as Dark Judas). Black Judas spawns with two Black Hearts, a damage multiplier of 2x, and a base speed of 1.1. Black Judas has the highest damage multiplier of all the playable characters.

Black Judas can still gain Red Heart containers despite starting with none (except in Rebirth and Afterbirth). In Repentance and Repentance+, Black Judas cannot gain Red Heart containers; items that grant Red Heart containers will give him Black Hearts instead. Black Judas counts as Judas for achievements and unlocks.

Notes

• The Book of Belial's damage increase is very powerful; it should be kept, if possible, until the player has enough damage from other sources. In Rebirth, it also guarantees a Devil Room or Angel Room. In other versions, it increases the chance by 12.5%.
• Due to Judas' low starting health, health upgrades should be prioritized. Devil Room deals can be risky.
• Dead Cat has effectively no downside if found early, as Judas already has one Red Heart container. It is also one of the Guppy items.
• Items that activate on low health, such as Scapular, Monkey Paw, Glyph of Balance, and Whore of Babylon, can be triggered very easily.

Item Interactions

• In Repentance and Repentance+, Birthright makes The Book of Belial a passive item that can be held beneath other active items. The damage boost scales with the charges of the active item above it. This may not work with certain item types and has special interactions detailed on The Book of Belial's page. It stacks with Book of Virtues.