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The 186 gear bits are divided into 5 regions: central, north, east, south and west. They are numbered as follows:CentralBox: C01 – C13NorthBox: N01 – N30Enemies: NM01 – NM13Boss: NB01 – NB03EastBox: E01 – E35Enemies: EM01 – EM06Boss: EB01 – EB03SouthBox: S01 – S19Enemies: SM01 – SM06Boss: SB01 – SB12WestBox: W01 – W36Enemies: WM01 – WM07Boss: WB01 – WB03The following map shows the location of each gear bit, with boxes numbered in white, and enemy drops numbered in red:This very helpful website will tell you exactly which bits you are missing using your save file:codepen.ioThe map is based on one by; I just added the numbers. A few of the gear bit symbols are missing, but none of the numbers are missing. This map should contain all the info you need to locate all the gear bits, including any hidden paths you need to find. There is also a refined version of Andy6000's map by, which you may find useful.If you need more help, I recommend Steeper's, and Tterraj42's. If you get stuck on a particular bit, use the screenshots below to find that bit in Steeper's guide, which will probably have a good explanation of how to reach it.A note on NG+: despite checking each location four times, I still have only 185 gear bits on my NG+ save file. I'm pretty sure my game is bugged.
While playing through Hyper Light Drifter, the player may encounter and unlock different swords, cloaks and sprite companions. They can be changed at each of three terminals in your house. Wearing any one item from any outfit will give you the effects that it bestows, and wearing all 3 items of.
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All the gear bits are in a convenient order for you to go through each region, using the provided map, and check whether you have them (except for EM06, which can be checked right after EM01). This assumes you have already beaten the necessary bosses and have the necessary keys to reach certain areas.I suggest you either use a checklist or take a screenshot of each location when you reach it. You will end up with 6 coins plus 2 bits left over after upgrading everything in a normal game, or 24 coins plus 2 bits in NG+.Alternatively, you can use the codepen.io to identify exactly which bits you need.I have added some extra screenshots to help you find some of the harder to reach bits. Note that many (but not all) secret paths are marked with the following symbol on the ground (including off-screen switches, false walls, and invisible platforms):One common exception to this rule is paths hidden by breakable objects, which typically do not have this symbol. W01W02W03W04This is the entrance from the previous area, as indicated by a green corridor on the map.
It is found after passing through the hidden path used to access W02, as indicated by a yellow corridor on the map.W05W06W07W08W09W10W11W12W13W14W15W16W17W18W19W20W21W22This false wall is hidden by a breakable object:W23This path is also hidden by a breakable object:W24W25W26W27W28W29W30W31W32W33W34W35W36WM01WM02This one is positioned incorrectly on the map. It should have been marked on the bottom right of the area (which is reached after exiting the underground passage).WM03WM04WM05WM06WM07WB01 WB02 WB03. : Added links to the very useful Hyper Light Drifter Bitfinder by Greg Smith.
Changed host for map to Reddit.: Added square brackets around the gear bit labels because they would not display correctly without them.: Added a note regarding the incorrect placement of WM02 on the map.: Added extra screenshots to help find some of the harder to reach bits. Created a 'How to use this guide' sections with some tips for finding all the bits.: Added gear bit C13, which was added in a patch as a soccer reward.
Total changed from 185 to 186.
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