If you’re finding Mina the Hollower to be too difficult, or you’re breezing through the 2D action platformer too easily, you can balance your gameplay with modifiers. You don’t just get to select from a small list of difficulties; this game allows you to fine-tune your game down to the finest details.
But the list can be daunting, so which options should you pick for your first run-through? We’ll help you figure out the best modifiers for an easier or tougher experience in Mina the Hollower.
Best modifiers to make Mina the Hollower easier
To make Mina the Hollower easier in both combat and platforming without making it too easy, select these modifiers that can improve Mina’s survivability:
Combat Modifiers
More Inv Time: Have more invulnerability time after getting hit.
Take 0.75 Damage - Mina takes 25% less damage
Death Lose 50% Bones: Only 50% of Bones are lost on death.
Quick Heal: Healing occurs quicker.
Weak Boss: Bosses have reduced health.
Platforming Modifiers
No Pit Damage: Falling in pits or deep water causes no damage.
More Plasma: The amount of Plasma gained is increased.
Cheap Sidearms: Sidearms cost fewer Joules.
Warp Home: On the pause menu, warping is available to your starting location or Ossex, if discovered.
Less Dark: Mina’s light radius in dark rooms is increased.
Best modifiers to make Mina the Hollower harder
If you’re looking for a challenge in Mina the Hollower, these modifiers will make the game tougher but not impossible:
Less Inv Time: Have less invulnerability time after getting hit.
Take 1.5x Damage: Mina takes 1.5x more damage.
Scale Combat: Adjusts stat scaling gamewide to be more or less extreme with each level.
Boning Up 20% Slower: Boning Up requres 20% more Bones.
After all these modifiers, there is one modifier that can make Mina the Hollower even tougher. Turn on Veteran Mode if you want a truly challenging experience with reduced safety and slower progression. We only recommend trying this out if you’ve already played Mina the Hollower and are ready for the challenge.
With that out of the way, you should also check out the best starting weapon in Mina the Hollower.
