Celeste: How to Master Wall Climbing and Stamina Guide

Here's a quick guide on how to master wall climbing and stamina in Celeste.

One of the first mechanics you're going to need to get comfortable with in Celeste is wall climbing. At first glance, Madeline seems simple, but if you climb for too long or use your stamina at the wrong time, it will quickly topple over. Once you understand how stamina works and when to let go, climbing becomes a lot more controlled.

Know Your Stamina

You lose stamina every time you grab onto a wall. You can’t be there forever. You’ve got to think about what you’re going to do next, not just hang on. Climbing, be aware of your stamina and don’t wait until it’s completely empty. If you still have some left, you have more options to get to another platform or get to a safer wall.

Climb in Brief Bursts

You don't always have to go right to the top. In many sections, it is best to climb for a bit, let go of the wall, reposition, and then grab again. Short bursts also help save stamina. Once you get used to the rhythm, you will start to move between walls naturally instead of one long climb.

Know When to Leap

Jumping off a wall can feel like a dangerous thing to do when you are trying to save your stamina but it is often exactly what you need. If you do a wall jump or directional jump you can get enough distance to land on another surface and keep climbing. Be aware of the layout of each room. Sometimes the right way isn't up, and moving sideways first puts you in a much better position.

Make The Most Of Your Dash

One of the most important tools you have to get back from a bad climb is your dash. Instead of using it right away, consider if saving it will help you get to the next part safely. A well-timed dash can send you flying to a far wall, platform, or corner where you can recover and continue climbing.

Timing Practice

The best way to get better is just to practice. Celeste is a game of repetition, so don’t worry if you keep failing the same climb over and over. Find out where your stamina gives out and where your movement feels awkward.

Final Thoughts

The key to getting good at wall climbing in Celeste is patience. Don't hang on walls longer than necessary, watch your stamina and use jumps and dashes to keep your movement flowing. But once these habits are second nature, a lot of the trickier climbing sections in the game will feel far less intimidating.

Also, check out our other Celeste guides:

• Celeste How to Find All Strawberries Guide
• Celeste How to Unlock and Complete B-Sides Guide
• Celeste How to Complete the C-Sides Guide
• Celeste: How to Find Crystal Hearts Guide