Expert Mode on iOS without Controller

Expert Mode on iOS mobile without controller
This is an article about what you can and cannot do in ios mobile edition without a controller. It is highly recommended that ios players play with controllers, but it is still possible to play by hand. You can still go SC OOB (Sunken City OOB), do charge boosting, flyer boosting and more. Even though things you can do in ios is limited, white robes can meet first runs, and there are glitches that make the game easier to play with companions.

We should add some basic lines about Expert Mode and refer to the main Expert Mode article for a long intro

Fancy flying
Although fancy flying is hard, a few are possible in ios mobile.

Fancy Flying without a controller is possible, but its capabilities are limited due to a lack of multi-touch input for each side of the screen in iOS. As a result, the camera will drift upward after a few moments, rendering most maneuvers either not as impressive or impossible compared to using a controller. However, doing fancy flying without a controller still provides a new dimension to the game and can be fun to practice alone or try with Companions.

Tandem flying, coasting, and beaming down, which require a Companion, should all be possible on iOS without a controller.

The following types of solo maneuvers should also be possible without a controller:


 * Dive Boost
 * Flap Boost
 * Flyer Boost
 * Charge Boost (notably limited boost ability, but very, very, very occasionally you may get an impressive boost)
 * Others to be determined!



Dive boosting
Dive from a high hight and point your camera downwards, chirp if possible. If you hear a whooshing sound, and your wayfarer go faster downwards, you are dive boosting. Picking your head up entirely will stop it, so that is something to avoid while diving. Going sideways and flapping may slow you down a little, but it is useful when using the boost to get places. Dive boosting straight downwards to a symbol can be hard to control, and you don't want to shake your camera around a lot.

Flyer boosting
Once you are dive boosting, go near some flyers and chirp loudly. When they come to you, point your camera up and you will soar pretty far. The more flyers, the more boost. Only do this with flyers, however, most other cloth creatures will slow you down or stop you, including goo (goo boosting is possible on other versions).



Charge boosting
Charge boosting is possible by going to the symbol near the glyph at BB (see the main page for more information), and using the large back of flyers to boost you higher than the ledge shown in the picture. Dive boost down to the ledge and try to get your head stuck in the wall and then start flapping. If your wayfarer goes up with each flap, you are not charging. If the head stays in place and it just plays the flapping animation, you are charging. Charging charges flaps to use later. Charge boosting isn't that powerful on mobile, and you need to stay there for at least a minute to get a good boost.

When you are done, turn backwards and your wayfarer should shoot into the air.

Going Out of Bounds (OOB) on iOS
In relation to the above, accessing the Out of Bounds is possible for all levels except Chapter Select and Pink Desert. However, entrances that require fancy flying maneuvers may not be usable at all, as the level of boost when playing without a controller is likely insufficient. As a result, it's recommended to try out OOB entry points that do not require fancy flying.

Exploring so-called "Mini-OOB" areas (labeled as such within OOB articles) can be especially rewarding as an iOS player since most if not all entrances requiring fancy flying are off limits. In addition, since the iOS platform likely sees more one-time players, mini-OOB areas may also present an easy and brief adventure for willing companions since they are generally very easy to access, even as a Red Robe.

Suggested OOB entrances if playing without a controller:


 * PD: Mini-OOB only
 * SC: The right side of the Pit or the left of the Rest Stop (the latter may need more practice)
 * Underground: Jellyfish Room (with controller only)
 * Snow: At the very beginning of the level

''Note: The crash zones on the southwest corners of every map are confirmed to exist on iOS; at the very least, in the Broken Bridge OOB. But crashes frequently occur anywhere.''

(all of the above requires verification from other iOS players if possible!)

SC OOB
After the first symbol in the sunken city, there is a wall jutting out from the rocks. From the symbol, fly over to the wall and try to land as far away as you can from the edge of it. Don't flap, just fall in. It may glitch the wayfarer up and down for a bit, but then it should put you into the wall. Your wayfarer may be spit back out, but you can always try again. Once your wayfarer goes to the wall, fly up immediately to avoid getting stuck. If you continue downwards you may get stuck in a sand waterfall and have to restart the level. Once you reach the top of that little hill you should be safe, and you can explore OOB normally (see here for pictures and sights)