New account speedrun guide

I wrote a speedrun guide for anyone wanting to attempt to speedrun this game on a new account.
If you have any feedback, questions or have ideas on how to improve this, please reach out on Discord.

You can find it [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/182jQcdH1nBsVGIvgAVH-dUknFBDFGEpdmUmVsnRTWIg/edit?usp=sharing)

New acount runs - Login bonus stacking (get an express pass convienently)

For new account runs, an express pass is pretty much crucial for a successful run, as the benefits it provides cut down the time a lot and make for a more engaging run. However, previously users had to always start their runs just before the daily reset, as the express pass is a 2nd-day login bonus. But with this new method that is no longer an issue.

**How it works:**
The game assigns you a login bonus as long as you have a created account and logged in. But the game doesn't save any progress aside from that until you complete the tutorial.

Since the timer of the run doesn't start until the tutorial begins, you can effectively stack 2 or even more login bonuses on top of each other for your new account run. This allows you to get the express pass at any point during the day instead of having to start just before the daily reset.

**How to perform:**

1. Start the game on a new account
2. Create an account name and start the game
3. Play until you can control your character as shown below, then quit the game.
https://i.imgur.com/OfSR8UO.jpg

Every time you repeat step 3 on a new day you will get a new login bonus.
Now, this means you can stack login bonuses indefinitely, which would of course be overkill and not much fun. So the maximum amount that you are allowed to claim is the first 10 days of **New Player** login bonuses.
This is because, for the first 10 days, new players will always receive the exact same login bonuses. Afterwards the player will receive the usual login bonusses.

The first 10 login bonuses are as follows:

https://i.imgur.com/utRyVUu.png

*Source:* [Wiki](https://letitdie.gamepedia.com/Login_Bonuses#New_Player_Login_Bonuses)

# **Extreme caution. Read all of this!**

non-new player login bonusses can mess with or even invalidate your run if you're not careful. We will go over a few situations that might occur and what you can do to prevent or remedy them.

We will first go over the three types of non- new player login bonusses that can occur.

### New account bonus

![](/static/blob/1n7vjgln.png)

New account bonus will always look like this. Though the blueprint ussually varries. If these events occur, they only happen during aniversary event (December/Januari) or the May/June event of that year.

- Masamune Blade TDM Blueprint
- Death Metal x 20
- 40,000 Kill Coins x 5
- Golden Bird x 5
- 1-Day Express Pass x 5
- Vampire (normal) x 1
- Giant Killer (normal) x 1
- Barbarian (normal) x 1

### Uncapping events

![](/static/blob/7n6v3r2z.png)

Uncapping events ussually get announced. Though as of updating this guide (09-06-2025), the most recent one hasn't, aside from a loading screen anouncement once it was already happening. Uncapping events will provide DMs, Splitheum, Kill Coins, Lost bags, and a variety of materials. They can last anywhere from a week to a month and there seems to be little rhyme or reason as to when they occur.

### Aniversary events

![](/static/blob/rnqv2pxe.png)

Aniversary events **ALWAYS** have login bonus rewards. They are ussually about the same as uncapping event. But also provide rainbow bags and higher amounts of Death Metals, Kill Coins and Splitheum.

## How to work around login bonus events

The best thing to do is to check in-game on your main account or [letitdiethegame.com](https://letitdiethegame.com/news.html#) if any events are happenning and do your login bonus stacking outside of said events. But if you want to start stacking during these events there are a few things to keep in mind.

Try to stack on days that only provide materials. These are easy enough to pick up witouth losing time and you don't have to go trough mental gymnastics to figure out which kill coins and death metals are from events and which aren't. Platinum and Rainbow bag days are also great as you only have to worry about death metal drops but you can simply claim and drop or ignore all the other rewards.

## You've logged in on event login days. What now?

There are a few things you need to keep in mind. You can always use rewards if you get them from other sources, as long as they don't exceed whats possible with new player login bonusses.

Wanna use an Express pass from Aniversary? Thats fine.

Wanna use a vampire from the New account bonus? That's fine.

Same goes for Death metals, Splitheum, and Kill coins.

For these last two its is **very important** you claim them in 'posible' amounts.

Let's illustrate this with an example;
Let's say you wanna claim a 50K reward from the aniversary rewards. Your currently have 12K and your Bank capacity is 70K. Day 10 of new player login rewards is 100K, so it should be fine to just claim 50K right?

Wrong. The day 10 login bonus is 100K, but that means you need to have a bank of 120K to be able to claim this. Therefore you can not take advantage of the 50K aniversary Kill coin login reward. As you wouldn't be able to claim this if it was a 100K.

All of the headaches around new player login bonusses come from the sample above. It is very easy to slip up, especially if you're not aware.

Heres what you can do if you claimed the wrong currency rewards (and realized it in time)

1. Spend kill coins at the Mushroom club. Buy decals or stews. To negate your acidential influx of wealth. But simply don't use the decals.

2. Death metals can be wasted on DM stews, Waiting room upgrades or convering them to kill coins in DH service menu (and then buying decals with them)

3. Splitheum is harder to waste. You can only really waste this on fighter alarms and waiting room upgrades.

Alternativly you can out-earn killcoins and splitheum by doing TDM raids when your bank/tanks are already full. Offsetting the ill-aquired resources by wasting them that way.

Setting up LiveSplit(,a detailed timer) for LET IT DIE speedruns.

LiveSplit is the most used timer tool speedrunners use to time their runs. There are a lot of different options for making splits and customizing the layout.

https://i.imgur.com/fISBKIC.png

If you are new to the speedrunning scene and don't know how to use or set up LiveSplit, then here are some things to get you started. First, all of the things you need are in the ↪[resources](https://www.speedrun.com/letitdie/resources).

There's a link to the LiveSplit website where you can download Livesplit. It's just a zip file. So place it somewhere on your pc where you don't lose it. 

Then you will need splits. Splits are basically the checkpoints in your timer. So whenever you kill a boss you can 'split' and there will be a timestamp. This is useful for when you do multiple runs. That way you can track if you are ahead of your personal best, or other peoples times. Luckily, all splits have been pre-made and can also be found under the resources. Just click on the splits you need for your category and the file will download automatically. Once that is done you can simply open the file and then you are basically done.

The last thing you will need to do is enabling the hotkeys to split. Since LET IT DIE doesn't have an auto-splitter, you will have to do it manually.
Right-click your splits and then choose ''Settings''. Here you can choose what hotkeys to use. The most important one is the one at the top: ''Start / Split''. This is the key you will use to start the timer and 'split' when you reach and mark a checkpoint during the run. Also, make sure Global hotkeys is checked (✓). This allows you to split while in-game.

Once this is done, there's an optional choice to edit your layout. Here you can add a background picture, change colors or fonts and stuff like that. But this is of course not required. To do so right-click your splits again and choose ''Edit Layout'', followed by ''Layout settings''

Now that you are all done setting up LiveSplit, all you need to do is start recording. Have fun Senpai!

Tips for speed and stamina preservation.

There are a lot of things you can do in LET IT DIE to preserve stamina and gain speed. This guide aims to give you tips on what kind of things you can do to improve your speed and preserve your stamina. These are mostly aimed at the categories where an existing account is used.

# Cutting corners and clever jumping
Although LiD endgame tilesets are RNG, there are always ways to cut corners. There are a few places where you can save just a few seconds of time by simply jumping in a precise way. These can be tricky, and some are harder than others. But please take a look at the following examples.

*These gifs might load slowly the first time but will play smoothly after 1 full cycle.*
https://i.imgur.com/8my0Rhs.gif

This jump is from the 16F Kaga layout. And one of the easier ones. The trick with this jump, as is with many of these jumps is that the collision detection in LiD can be questionable sometimes. And things seem to have bigger collision detection then they should. However, if you pull this jump off it saves you about 3 seconds instead off going around the hole.


https://i.imgur.com/CkVW0YF.gif

Heres another good example of one of these jumps. This time from the 21F Akami layout. This is one of the hardest, if not the hardest jump to pull off. However, it eliminates the time wasted of either running all the way around the hole, jumping to the lower platform next to it and then climbing back on again, or simply destroying the box. The reason this is so hard is that because not only do you have to jump around the box. there's also the added height. This means you can't jump your full distance you are essentially jumping onto an elevated area. Pulling this jump of is truly great and will save about 6 seconds.

These kind of jumps are everywhere, you just have to keep your eyes open and wager in the risk according to your skill level and the situation at hand. They might not save a ton of time, but they can add up in the duration of the run.

Then there is one more thing that needs to be taken in when traversing the tower. Whenever you run off a ledge, your horizontal momentum is decreased and upon landing the fighter somehow ''brakes'', making you lose all horizontal momentum.
Now, this can easily be avoided by jumping, since jumping doesn't decrease your horizontal momentum. However, if you jump from too high, there will also be an animation where your character does the same ''brake'' or if you would jump from even higher you would take fall damage and lose even more time. The key to figuring out this balance comes with practice. Always try to jump off a ledge instead of running off it. And see for yourself what the best approaches are for each ledge in the game. Especially the ledges in the Candle Wolf and M.I.L.K. area can be tricky.

# Skill decals
The biggest asset you have are the games skill decals. As these can eliminate stamina consumption entirely. obtaining some of these can be hard. But if you have been playing Let It Die for a while then you should already have some of these decals.

Stamina consumption is divided into 3 groups. There is stamina consumption for using weapons, dodging and for sprinting.

Stamina consumption for weapons can not be reduced with decals. But it's still worth noting. Stamina consumption for this group can only be reduced by leveling up the mastery of the weapon in question.

Then there is dodging and sprinting. These can both be reduced with the use of decals, although they are always reduced separately from one another and can not be decreased with 1 decal with the exception of Spy, and some banned event decals.

Last but certainly not least there are the decals that reveal the map. These are super useful as they allow you to check the map to see where the potential escalators up are, to give you a sense of direction.

Tip: Most of the time you will want to use sprinter decals combined with map reveal decals.


Here are a few examples of skill decals that come in handy for stamina preservation:

**Sprinter Decals** can save stamina consumption for sprinting and reduce fatigue time.

Sprinter:
https://i.imgur.com/cAzuBUr.png 
Rate at which stamina decreases during Dash and Fatigue Time decrease by 30%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew.
* https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 10500 Direct purchase.

Marathon Runner:
https://i.imgur.com/bbJiPcD.png
Rate at which stamina decreases during Dash and Fatigue Time decrease by 50%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew.
* https://i.imgur.com/CVMm19p.png x 2 Direct purchase.

Ultra-Marathon Man:
https://i.imgur.com/phbZ7EL.png
Rate at which stamina decreases during Dash and Fatigue Time decrease by 50%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew. Or as a https://i.imgur.com/kb8Dvbo.png 10 Mushroom stew.

**Gymnast Decals** can save stamina consumption for dodging and reduce fatigue time.

Gymnast:
https://i.imgur.com/UmJlo0n.png
Rate at which stamina decreases during Dodge goes down by 30%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew.
* https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 4500 Direct purchase.

Professional Gymnast:
https://i.imgur.com/I6DqSxc.png
Rate at which stamina decreases during Dodge goes down by 50%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew.
* https://i.imgur.com/CVMm19p.png x 2 Direct purchase.

Legendary Gymnast:
https://i.imgur.com/zrnfMx4.png
Rate at which stamina decreases during Dodge goes down by 80%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew. Or as a https://i.imgur.com/kb8Dvbo.png 10 Mushroom stew.

**Heart Decals** increase your total stamina.

Silver Heart:
https://i.imgur.com/N4nLf7f.png
Increase max stamina by 50%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew.
* https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 6800 Direct purchase.

Gold Heart:
https://i.imgur.com/kaFRsp7.png
Increase max stamina by 80%.
* Possible reward from a https://i.imgur.com/P8TMjS6.png Lost Bag.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew. Or as a https://i.imgur.com/kb8Dvbo.png 10 Mushroom stew.

As you can see there are options when it comes to decals too. Work with what you have and use the decals that best benefit your situation.

Additionally, you have these decals:
**Map Reveal Decals** will help you locate escalators faster.

Treasure Hunter:
https://i.imgur.com/513eI0M.png
Permanently display hidden items in their initial state on the map.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew. Or as a https://i.imgur.com/kb8Dvbo.png 10 Mushroom stew.
* https://i.imgur.com/WRmsJIk.png x 2 Direct purchase.

Spy:
https://i.imgur.com/jtj55gO.png
Always shows hidden items etc. on the map. Decreases Dash stamina consumption and fatigue time by 40%. Rate at which stamina decreases during Dodge goes down by 40%.
* Possible reward as a https://i.imgur.com/ir4k41n.png 50 000 Mushroom stew. Or as a https://i.imgur.com/kb8Dvbo.png 10 Mushroom stew.

# Rage moves
Rage moves are one of the staples of LET IT DIE. But did you know that rage moves don't consume any stamina at all? not only is this useful, but there are 3 weapons that have rage moves that move the player around. and can be a great asset.

The weapons in question are:
Timber Rebellion:
https://i.imgur.com/IXt3Cig.png
* Has an obtainable blueprint in https://i.imgur.com/nn4orDk.png  https://i.imgur.com/hTrMyhj.png Lost Bags.
* Might occasionally appear in the Hernia machine as a https://i.imgur.com/kb8Dvbo.png 24 direct purchase.

Motor Psycho:
https://i.imgur.com/wuAdod3.png
* Has an obtainable blueprint on Floors 21F-30F.

Mortal Bobslayer:
https://i.imgur.com/CPIYqp7.png
* Has an obtainable blueprint from Palewind on Nightmare difficulty.

All of these 3 weapons have a rage move that moves the player around.
The plus side about this is that you can kill enemies while still in motion, as well as recoverin a bit of stamina in the meantime. This is especially useful in the postgame categories, where you often have to kill enemies to progress to the next floor.

I've frame measured each of these weapons as well as normal running to see how well they hold up.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/460009902

As you can see, the timber rebellion is the widest weapon. So you can more easily touch enemies to hit them with the rage. The downside is is that this rage move is rather short-lived and doesn't take you very far.

The Motor Psycho is arguably the best option. It's not as fast as the Mortal Bobsled nor does it last as long, but it makes up for it in rage move costs.

The Mortal Bobsled is definitely the fastest and takes you very far, but its rage move costs 3 rage, which can be hard to use consistently.

Gr4de

LET IT DIE

Red Napalm

Pale Wind

PlayStation 5

ZeroUnderOne

New account

Existing account

Hard

Nightmare

Elitist

100F (Restricted)

Gold Rush 100F

Dropkick-only

100-150F

200F (Restricted)

250F (Restricted)

300F (Restricted)

351F (Restricted)

Normal

150F (Restricted)

Restricted

Any%

Casual Elitist

Run to Hell Steel

Run to Hell Napalm

Run to Hell Thunder

100F (Any%)

150F (Any%)

200F (Any%)

250F (Any%)

300F (Any%)

351F (Any%)

Run to Hell Wind

1-41F Base Game

4 Forcemen Boss Rush

Tengoku

Runs including the use of Collab Gear, Decals, or Seasonal Shrooms.

NEO D.O.D.

NEO W.E.

NEO C.W.

PC users must show their V-Sync settings. If you are on PS4, PS4 Pro, or PS5, please leave this at N/A.

V-Sync

NEO M.I.L.K.

I added 3 new speedrun categories for Neo M.I.L.K. Listed as follows:

- Restricted
- Run to Hell Wind
- Any%

Name	Author
New account speedrun guide	Gr4de 1 month ago
New acount runs - Login bonus stacking (get an express pass convienently)	Gr4de 3 years ago
Setting up LiveSplit(,a detailed timer) for LET IT DIE speedruns.	Gr4de 5 years ago
Tips for speed and stamina preservation.	Gr4de 5 years ago