The Severed Gods Interactive Run Checklist
Tick through each step for cleaner runs and fewer preventable deaths.
Use this interactive checklist during The Severed Gods runs. Copy into your notes app or tick mentally — each item links to deeper wiki guides. Designed for Early Access (Steam App ID 3755930); demo players can skip sections marked EA-only.
Pre-run setup
- Hero selected with intended Karma path (All Heroes)
- Sigils equipped on hero select (Hero Sigils)
- Realm upgrades reviewed — rerolls, world access (Reincarnation & Meta)
- Controls confirmed — keyboard or gamepad (Controls Hub)
- Tier targets noted for camp drafts (Skills Tier List, Relics Tier List)
Low zone gate
- Tutorial Defend prompts understood (Combat: Break & Defend)
- First elite limb Break practiced before sever attempt
- One common relic acquired with Break or Defend synergy (Relics & Builds)
- Camp draft: limb-targeting skill chosen over duplicate basic attack
- Optional challenge rooms skipped if injured
Mid zone gate
- Health above 60% before entering Mid nodes
- Defend cooldown or shield relic available
- Karma event choice aligns with planned path (Karma & Hero Sigils)
- Elite sever completed on at least one limb
- Camp: at least one S-tier skill or A-tier relic per tier lists
High zone / boss prep
- Sever threshold relic equipped if available
- Boss limb priority reviewed (Sever Boss Limbs)
- Injury recovery item or Defend-turtle relic ready
- Action points reserved for Defend on telegraphed enrage turns
- Precision input mode enabled if using controller (Gamepad UI Tips)
Boss fight execution
- Break one priority limb to zero before sever spam
- Sever confirm clicked before end turn
- Phase shift recognized — debuffs reapplied if needed
- Second sever target chosen before enrage timer
- Extraction vs greed decision made consciously
Post-run (EA only)
- Spirit currency spent in Realm of Spirits before next run
- Hero Marks counted toward sigil crafting
- Discovery archive checked for new relic/skill entries
- Patch notes skimmed if build felt different (Updates Hub)
- Tier list revisit if major balance patch dropped
Demo abbreviated checklist
- Demo installed from Steam demo page (Links Hub)
- Swordsman or Scholar selected (Demo Walkthrough)
- First sever achieved on demo elite
- Demo content wall reached
- Upgrade decision — EA purchase or wait
Quick reference links
| Need | Page |
|---|---|
| Beginner guide | Getting Started |
| Hero rankings | Heroes Tier List |
| Official Discord | Discord |
| EA launch facts | Early Access Launch |
How to use this tool effectively
Run the Pre-run block once per session. Reset Low through Boss blocks each new run attempt. Post-run prevents spirit hoarding — a common mistake that slows meta power from Reincarnation & Meta.
Pair checklist habits with video reference: Getting Started embeds the EA trailer; Demo Walkthrough embeds the demo trailer.
Report checklist gaps on Discord so maintainers expand this tool page after major Roadmap & EA Plan updates.
Markdown checkbox note
GitHub-style - [ ] boxes render as interactive toggles in supported wiki themes. If your browser does not persist ticks, copy the list locally or print once per run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Does the checklist save progress automatically?
Browser-dependent. Copy the list locally if you need persistence across devices.
Can I use this for demo runs only?
Yes. Use the Demo abbreviated section and skip EA-only post-run steps.
Which section prevents most boss failures?
High zone / boss prep — sever threshold relics and limb priority review.
Should speedrunners use the full checklist?
Speedrunners can skip optional Low zone items but should keep boss execution blocks.
Where do checklist items come from after patches?
Wiki maintainers update this page when Updates Hub documents new systems or balance shifts.