The Ultimate Guide to Conquering The Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney

Devil’s Chimney is one of the first real challenges you will face in Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. It is the initial phase that builds your mindset or warns you about the challenges you’re going to face in the next sections.

This notorious, narrow vertical section will test your mastery over the hammer—and, of course, your patience.

In this quick blog post, I will tell you the exact ways by which you can easily conquer the Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney, some famous reactions to this section, and a lot more to come, so stick with me.

Where You’ll Find the Devil’s Chimney

Now, first, we need to locate exactly where Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney is. It appears in the very early section of the game.

When you get past the tree and the steel girder section, you will observe a narrow, vertical shaft with tight walls on either side.

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Well, it’s an early challenge, which means that mistakes won’t cost you too much progress.

What the Devil’s Chimney Looks Like

The Devil’s Chimney is a vertical passage. It has smooth walls where you will find very little room for maneuvering. There are tiny cracks and bumps, with two tiny lamps that offer potential grip points for your hammer.

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The visual design of the chimney is simple. The layout of this section is unforgiving somehow because you will not find any flat surfaces where you can rest. Every move matters here.

For beginners, precision is essential to get past this hurdle. We will discuss this in the coming section.

Also Read: The Journey to Achieve the Getting Over It Golden Pot

The Difficulty Level of the Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney

The Devil’s Chimney is considered one of the most challenging early sections of Getting Over It. What makes it so difficult?

This section demands precision. If you are not precise in your movements, it can send you back down. There is very little margin for error.

For beginners, this section requires a certain level of control over the hammer. It’s the best time to test your hammer precision, which will help you in the coming sections. But this is also one of the reasons behind the higher difficulty level of Devil’s Chimney.

In How Much Time Can You Get Past the Devil’s Chimney?

The time to cross the Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney varies. It all depends on your skill set and how precisely you use your hammer to hook onto the lamps.

For beginners, if you don’t swing that hammer wildly, it will take around 20 minutes. This estimate accounts for multiple falls and retries. Once you’ve learned the core technique, you can get past it easily.

For intermediate players, it takes around 5 minutes to clear this section.

For experts, it’s just a matter of a few seconds! We’ve already seen this in Getting Over It Speedrun World Record.

How to Beat Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney

This section is for beginners who are struggling to clear the Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney section. We have covered a step-by-step strategy that’s been tried and tested by many expert players in this game. So let’s check:

Step 1: Start at the Right Rock

When reaching this section, carefully position yourself on the rock to the right at the bottom of the chimney. Move your pot as far up this rock as possible, and make sure you are positioned in a way that gives you a stable base to launch from the rock.

Step 2: Find the First Grip Point

Now, extend your sledgehammer to the left and try to find the first grip, which is easily spotted on the chimney wall. Hook it and slide Diogenes up until his head touches the lamp. This will be your second step.

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Step 3: A Quick Swing

Now that your head is touching the lamp, quickly swing your hammer to the right, hooking it onto the light. This move requires extreme precision. Once you’ve successfully hooked it, you’re halfway through.

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Step 4: Climb to the Next Section

Repeat the same process for the second lamp. Once you’re hooked onto the first light, slowly move your hammer in a counter-clockwise direction (down and to the left) to push yourself upward.

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Stretch the hammer as far as you can, aiming for the next light fixture. Use small, deliberate movements to secure your position on each light.

Step 5: The Second and Final Light

Use the hammer to push yourself toward the second lamp and use it as a platform, just as you previously used the rock in the bottom section.

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Extend your hammer to the topmost light, place it securely, and pull yourself up. This is one of the last stable spots in the Chimney before the final challenge.

Step 6: The Pogo Maneuver & Final Push

Now that you are on the second lamp, it’s time to escape the chimney. Perform a pogo move:

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Position your pot carefully, place the hammer properly, and push yourself upward. At this point, be cautious not to overshoot or slide back into the chimney.

Still confused? You can check this video demonstration to get a clear idea:

Final Thoughts

We tried to give you as much advice as possible in this short blog post about how to beat Getting Over It Devil’s Chimney. For beginners, it’s a good spot to learn about the use of the hammer, which will certainly help you in the coming sections of the game.

At this point, patience, perseverance, and smart hammer techniques are the keys to success.

Remember, every fall is a lesson, and every ascent is a triumph.