Hitless Rules
– No deflect boons. This means you cannot use boons with the deflect mechanic from Athena. However, you’re allowed to pick one if you never activate its effect.
– No dodge chance (dodge%). This includes boons from Hermes, Zagreus keepsakes (Lambent Plume) or Greater Reflex skill available in the Mirror of Night.
– No damage nullifiers. Examples would be the Evergreen Acorn keepsake or blocking with the Shield of Chaos.
– No invulnerable calls. Specifically the ones provided by Ares, Athena and Poseidon.
– Taking damage from traps or lava is a hit; taking damage from Chaos gates is not a hit. Since you’re entering Chaos gates by your own account and the damage is not dealt by an actual enemy, it will not be considered a hit.
– Price of Midas, much like Chaos gates, is not considered a hit.
– Staggers out of combat are not a hit.
Damageless Rules
– Deflect boons, dodge% boons, damage nullifiers and invulnerable calls are allowed.
– Anything that makes you lose health will end your run – that includes Chaos gates and Price of Midas.
Hitless & Damageless Rules
– All of the Hitless & Damageless rules apply.
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