Birdo
The Aerial Trickster with Tornado Mastery
Has double jump and glide mechanics.
- Role: Mobility / Hybrid
- Starter Weapon: Tornado
- Passive Skill: Float
- Unlock: Charge 5 Charge Shrines during sandstorms in the Desert region and defeat 100 enemies while being carried by a tornado using the Tornado weapon.
Passive Skill
Float
Hold the jump button to float in the air, allowing for better positioning and evasion.
- Type: Passive
- Activation: Continuous while holding the jump button
Weapon Overview
Tornado
Summons a tornado that lifts Birdo into the air, dealing damage to enemies it touches.
- Type: Projectile
- Damage: Low base damage, scales with upgrades
- Range: Short radius around Birdo
- Effect: Knocks back enemies and provides aerial mobility.
Unlock Requirements
Overview
Kill 100 enemies using Tornado in Desert
Prerequisite
Charge 5 Charge Shrines during sandstorms in the Desert region and defeat 100 enemies while being carried by a tornado using the Tornado weapon.
Cost
2000 Silver Coins
Estimated Time
1-2 hours of focused gameplay
Notes
Progress may not persist across runs; attempt to complete in a single run to ensure unlock.
Stat Highlights
Health
40
Armor
0
Shield
0
Move Speed
1.1
Jump Height
9
Fall Damage Reduction
0
Evasiveness
0
Luck
0
Pickup Distance
10
Signature Builds
Aerial Mobility Build
Focus on enhancing Birdo's mobility and survivability.
Focus
- Upgrade Float duration
- Enhance Tornado damage
- Stack health and movement speed tomes
Avoid
- High-risk, low-reward items
Damage Dealer Build
Maximize damage output to compensate for Birdo's fragility.
Focus
- Upgrade Tornado and secondary weapons
- Increase critical hit chance
- Use damage-boosting items
Avoid
- Defensive items that don't contribute to damage
Support Build
Provide utility and support to teammates in co-op play.
Focus
- Enhance Tornado's crowd control
- Increase XP gain
- Use items that boost team survivability
Avoid
- Solo-focused upgrades
Recommended Tomes
Damage Tome
Increases damage output, essential for Birdo's effectiveness.
Health Tome
Boosts maximum health to improve survivability.
Movement Speed Tome
Enhances mobility, allowing for better positioning and evasion.
Critical Chance Tome
Increases the likelihood of landing critical hits, boosting damage.
XP Tome
Accelerates leveling, unlocking abilities and upgrades faster.
Recommended Items
Scarf
Increases damage while airborne, synergizing with Float.
Moldy Cheese
Boosts damage and provides health regeneration.
Turbo Socks
Enhances movement speed, aiding in positioning and evasion.
Feathers
Grants extra jumps, improving aerial mobility.
Gym Sauce
Increases damage output, essential for Birdo's effectiveness.
Pro Tips
- Utilize Float to avoid ground-based enemies and projectiles.
- Upgrade Tornado to increase its damage and effectiveness.
- Combine Scarf with Float for enhanced damage while airborne.
- Maintain high mobility to position yourself effectively in combat.
- Stack health and movement speed tomes to improve survivability.
Performance Benchmarks
Beginner
Survive 10+ minutes, basic Float usage
Intermediate
20+ minutes, optimized tome selection
Advanced
30+ minutes, effective use of secondary weapons
Master
Defeat Final Swarm, complete highest tier challenges
Community Resources
Community Achievements
- Birdo holds records for longest aerial survival times.
- Multiple players have achieved 50+ minute runs with optimal builds.
- Considered a top-tier character for mobility-focused strategies.