Absolum Cider Run Guide: Target Priority in All-Pollution Challenge Runs

To clear high-difficulty Cider runs in Absolum under the All-Pollution modifier and self-imposed spell bans, prioritize eliminating troublesome high-threat enemies immediately while leaving weaker foes alive. Restricting spell usage removes your primary emergency wave-clear tool, so surviving crowded rooms relies entirely on hit-and-run target selection and precise movement tech.

Core Combat Strategy: Kill Order and Threat Prioritization

The primary key to surviving congested combat rooms is selective targeting rather than clearing enemies indiscriminately.

1. Identify High-Value Targets First: Scan the room upon entry for enemies with long-range projectiles or disruptive crowd-control abilities. These targets create unpredictable hazard zones and force bad dodges.
2. Eliminate Priority Enemies Immediately: Direct all of Cider's strike combos toward these high-threat foes during their recovery frames or stunned states.
3. Leave Weak Foes Intact: Keep low-damage, slow melee enemies alive in the background. Because their movement is predictable, you can easily kite around them without spending valuable stamina or spell resources.

Leaving minor enemies alive prevents immediate replacements from spawning into the active room pool, giving you full control over the pace of the fight.

Tactical Rules for All-Pollution Runs

The All-Pollution modifier increases room volatility, leaving far less room for error during encounters. When combined with a no-spell rule, rely on these specific positioning and movement adjustments:

• Clear Escape Routes: Always target the enemy closest to your primary escape path first so you never get trapped in a corner.
• Leverage Screen Geometry: Fight near the edges and obstacles of the arena to segment incoming enemy waves into manageable groups rather than standing in the center.
• Use Short, Controlled Dashes: Conserve your movement stamina by executing minimal dash cancels rather than long, panic-driven dodges.
• Capitalize on Stun Windows: Treat Cider's basic attack string as a precision strike. Focus on burst damage during brief recovery windows after an enemy attacks.

Managing Challenge Limitations

Playing without offensive or defensive spells significantly extends run times and heightens fatigue. Because you cannot instantly erase cluttered screens, your mechanical consistency with Cider's dash timing and attack rhythm dictates success. Ensure you are comfortable managing basic enemy hitboxes and stamina before applying both the All-Pollution modifier and spell restrictions to full challenge attempts.