Antonio Belpaese Guide: Passive and Starting Weapon
Short answer: Antonio is available from the start
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Unlock | Available by default; no purchase required |
Starting weapon | Whip |
Passive | +10% Might every 10 levels, up to +50% |
Antonio Belpaese is the first playable character on a new save. He has no achievement or coin requirement. Use the Whip's horizontal attack and his level-based Might growth to clear the first runs.
How to use Antonio early
The Whip attacks horizontally. Keep enemies to either side when possible, then add a weapon that covers other directions. Magic Wand or a close-range defensive weapon can cover approaches that the Whip misses.
Antonio gains +10% Might at levels 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50. The passive reaches +50% at level 50. Keep collecting experience while upgrading the Whip to gain this damage naturally.
Evolving the Whip
To evolve Whip into Bloody Tear, raise Whip to its maximum level, hold Hollow Heart, and open an eligible chest. The evolution article explains the chest and item requirements in detail.
Common mistakes
- Antonio does not need to be bought; he is already selectable.
- The full +50% Might is not active at the start. It grows in five steps.
- Whip does not constantly protect every direction, so add complementary coverage.