

Damsels (whether in the level or in a Kissing Parlor) are guaranteed to spawn on Levels 2-1 and 3-1, making it always possible to enter the Worm on those levels.In a Developer AMA, Spelunky creator Derek Yu had said that the Male Damsel works for Madame Tusk in Spelunky 2, likely as one of her Bodyguards.While the male damsel does not return in Spelunky 2, the female damsel became playable in the form of Demi Von Diamonds, and the pug damsel was named Monty, now the companion to Ana Spelunky.Sometimes if Damsels are thrown out of a Kissing Parlor without being paid for, usually if the Spelunker is equipped with the Pitcher's Mitt, the shopkeepers will not get angry."Casanova" (10 ) - Rescue 10 or more Damsels in one game.Although this is normally considered a waste of money, it can be a good option if the player wants to sacrifice the Damsel on a Kali Altar or trigger the Worm without angering Shopkeepers.

Buying the Damsel outright will cost 50% more than the price of a single kiss. The price per kiss starts at $8000 in the Mines with an added $2000 to the price for each new area (making Jungle kisses $10000, Ice Cave kisses $12000, and the Temple kisses $14000).Īdditionally, it's possible to buy the Damsel if the player uses the purchase button while holding the Damsel. If a Damsel is found inside a Kissing Parlor, then the player will be able to pay for a kiss, buying as many kisses as money can pay. However, no reward is given for carrying their corpse to the end of the level, making a dead Damsel a prime target for sacrifice at a Kali Altar.Ī Kissing Parlor in a Jungle Dark Level. Though the player is not allowed to take a Damsel corpse through a regular exit, it can still be used to trigger the Worm to take the player to the Worm level.ĭead Damsels can still be carried and thrown at enemies. This also includes allowing the Damsel to be eaten alive by the Worm.Īttacking the Damsel does not ruin the chance of getting a kiss for saving them so long as they are still alive, so whipping them once or twice in an enclosed space is a good way to collect blood for the Kapala and potentially earn an extra health point from the Damsel's blood.ĭamsels are also tied with the The Black Knight, Hired Hands and Spelunkers for the most favor gained when sacrificed at a Kali Altar (8), so sacrificing them is often a good way to obtain the Kapala. This can happen on levels that have multiple exits, such as the level with the hidden Black Market entrance. For example, Damsels are guaranteed to spawn on Sacrificial Pit levels, while they will never spawn in Olmec's Lair or Yama's Throne.įor bringing them to a level exit, they will reward the player with a kiss when you leave, increasing their health by one point.ĭamsels will always give the player a kiss in the exit tunnel after you rescue them, even if they leave the level through a different exit than the one you sent the Damsel into. In some cases, certain Level Feelings are responsible for a Damsel spawning or lack of spawning.

They will also fall off ledges, which makes them prone to falling into Spikes and other hazards.ĭamsels have a high spawn rate, but are not guaranteed to spawn in every level. A Damsel who has been dropped or thrown will eventually come to their senses and begin running around in panic, and will behave in the same way if they take damage.Ī panicking Damsel will run blindly forwards, only turning if they hit a wall. Picking up a Damsel will cause them to pass out in the Spelunker's arms, becoming stunned for several seconds after being set down. Used as shield to soak up damage from Traps and other projectiles.Sacrificed at an Altar for a large amount of favor.However, they do have some other uses as well: The main purpose of a Damsel is to give the Spelunker more health after being rescued at the end of the level.
