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Black Market Strategies

For strategies to rob the Ankh without any items, see Black Market Low% Strategies

This page outlines a variety of useful strategies for robbing Shops in the Black Market.

Moonwalk Rob

Strategy developed by Groomp.

Backwhip the middle-right Shopkeeper, then follow him closely as he runs to the left.

This strategy can fail due to Hired Help shops or level generation that prevents the Shopkeeper from falling down.


Ankhkeeper Whip

Strategy developed by Groomp. It will cost you 1 health.

Whip the Ankh Shopkeeper while moving forward.

This strategy can fail due to Hired Help shops or level generation that prevents the Shopkeeper from falling down.


2 Bomb Ankh Grab

Strategy developed by Groomp.

Teeter on the tile to the right of the Ankh Shop ladder, then jump and throw 2 bombs down. If a Tiki Trap spawns near the teeter tile, you can instead throw the bombs down while facing left on the ladder.

When teetering on the tile, you're less likely to collect gold, making it potentially useful for No Gold Chain Hell%.


Hired Help Shotgun Grab

Strategy developed by Groomp.

Stand closely in front of the Hired Hand closest to the Shopkeeper, then whip and jump at the same time. Grab the Shotgun afterwards.

This strategy works with single and double Hired Help shops. This strategy is useful for All Shortcuts + Olmec speedruns.


Backwhip Rob

Strategy developed by Groomp.

Run past the Shopkeeper and backwhip. Quickly jump and rope to avoid any bullets, then grab the Shotgun. This strategy can be performed ropeless, though it's more challenging and dangerous.

If the right side shop is a Hired Help or Damsel shop, the strategy will fail.


Jetpack Rob

Strategy developed by Groomp.

Same as Backwhip Rob, but allowing you to quickly equip the Jetpack by stealing it early.

If the right side shop is a Hired Help or Damsel shop, the strategy will fail.


Mattock Rob

Run up to the left Shopkeeper, then Mattock to the left. As the right Shopkeeper comes in and shoots, jump as he runs under the signs and stomp him. Run out to the right.

This strategy works at the top and middle of the Black Market. A right side Hired Help shop will make it slightly more precise, but still doable.