Drill Driver
A fixed Eastern Heath route, major gap-crossing value, pit knockback, and the Bashful Feat.
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Mina the Hollower Sidearms Database
Compare all 15 Sidearms by Joule cost, combat role, traversal use, reliable acquisition source, and related Feat. Use the filters to find a tool for bosses, exploration, collection, or 100% cleanup.
Last updated: — Added all 15 Sidearms, Joule costs, acquisition notes, and Feat links.
Quick Answer: How Many Sidearms Are There?
This database tracks 15 Sidearms. They include direct-damage tools, movement devices, defensive options, summons, and collection equipment. Sidearms consume Joules, and most can be found repeatedly in field destructibles, shops, or chests.
The Fishing Rod is the main exception: it must first be borrowed from Irwin and Durwin in Nox's Bayou. The Drill Driver also has a reliable fixed acquisition route in Eastern Heath.
15
Sidearms tracked
1–5
Joules per use
5
Priority guides queued
2
Carry slots with permit
Important:
“How to Get” does not always mean one exact location. Most Sidearms
reappear as world pickups, while a small number have a fixed first
unlock or a reliable route.
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All 15 Sidearms: Effects, Joule Costs and Feats
| Sidearm | Joule Cost | Role | What It Does | How to Get / Reliable Source | Related Feat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angler's Raft | 3 | Deploys a floatable raft for crossing large ponds and rivers. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | No direct Sidearm Feat; pairs with Fishing Rod. | |
| Beckoning Collar | 3 | Summons a friendly imp that attacks flying or elusive foes and can be detonated for a stronger burst. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Beckoning Buddy | |
| Bounding Bombs | 4 | Throws two bouncing bombs that must meet to deliver their full explosion damage. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Bounding Bonanza | |
| Deflector Parasol | 3 | Throws forward to damage and reflect attacks, or opens overhead to float across long gaps. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Pitfall Parasol | |
| Drill Driver | 4 | Launches Mina forward with strong knockback and deals bonus damage when an enemy is driven into a wall. | Eastern Heath — through the tall grass, under the fence, and along the hidden cave route. | Bashful | |
| Dynamo Lantern | 5 | Winds up before releasing several large electric bursts in a small area; it can also help in dark rooms. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Light 'em Up | |
| Fishing Rod | 2 | Reveals fish shadows in water and catches fish or critters that can drop recovery items and resources. | Nox's Bayou — borrow it from Irwin and Durwin, then keep it. | Fishin' Reactor / Fish Board progress | |
| Fog Thrower | 1 | Releases a continuous damaging spray that hits enemies caught inside the cloud. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Fogburst | |
| Gnawing Ghosts | 3 | Releases a long-range projectile suited to distant, flying, or difficult-to-reach enemies. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Haunting Reach | |
| Gyro Dagger | 2 | Throws a spinning dagger that boomerangs back. Strike it with a weapon to redirect and juggle it through enemies. | World pickup in Tenebrous Isle. | Boomerang Blade | |
| Hollower's Rocks | 1 | Throws rocks at short to medium range. They can skip across water and help test suspicious floors or pits. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Skippin' Stone | |
| Iron Steed | 4 | Summons a fast pedal-bike mount that can jump, damage enemies on contact, and ring its bell. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests; required for the Iron Steed Drag Race. | Steed Hopper / Drag Race | |
| Mist Jar | 3 | Dashes a long distance on the ground or in the air. Passing through enemies restores a small amount of health. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Mist Glide | |
| Recall Disc | 3 | Places a portal, then teleports Mina back to it on the next use and triggers an explosion. | Field destructibles, shops, and chests. | Wormhole | |
| Volt Hatchet | 3 | Arcs over walls, damages targets in flight, and releases shock waves in four directions when it lands. | World pickup in Tenebrous Isle. | Four-Point Hatchet |
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Priority Detailed Sidearm Guides
Start with these five Sidearms. Each guide will cover the acquisition route, controls, best uses, Trinket synergies, limitations, and the easiest method for its related Feat.
Mist Jar
A long phase dash that can heal Mina, avoid enemy lines, and complete Mist Glide.
Detailed guide queuedFishing Rod
Its unique first unlock, Fish Board progress, resource catches, and the path toward fish-related completion.
Detailed guide queuedIron Steed
Fast world traversal, bell and jump controls, Drag Race use, and the Steed Hopper setup.
Detailed guide queuedVolt Hatchet
Over-wall attacks, four-direction shock waves, group damage, and the Four-Point Hatchet Feat.
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Joules are Sidearm ammunition
Every Sidearm use consumes Joules. Low-cost options such as the Fog Thrower and Hollower's Rocks are easier to use repeatedly, while high-cost Sidearms such as the Dynamo Lantern demand better timing. Joule Boxes permanently raise the maximum amount Mina can carry.
Most Sidearms are repeatable pickups
Most Sidearms are not tied to one permanent collectible slot. They can appear in field destructibles, shops, and chests, so the database distinguishes a fixed first unlock from a repeatable acquisition source.
The Fishing Rod is different
The Fishing Rod must first be borrowed from Irwin and Durwin in Nox's Bayou. After that first unlock, it can enter the normal pickup pool. It also connects to the Fish Board and fish-related completion.
Two Sidearms require the Dual Sidearm Permit
Speak to Brandish and Holden near their carriage in western Ossex. The Dual Sidearm Permit costs 2,000 Bones and allows Mina to carry two Sidearms instead of one.
Sidearm Feats need specific setups
Conditions such as hitting four targets with one Volt Hatchet or spraying six enemies continuously with the Fog Thrower are much easier in carefully chosen rooms. Use the 100% Checklist to track Sidearm collection now. The separate Sidearm Feats Guide should be added only after its tested locations are ready.
Mina the Hollower Sidearms FAQ
How many Sidearms are in Mina the Hollower?
This database tracks 15 Sidearms. The list includes Angler's Raft, Beckoning Collar, Bounding Bombs, Deflector Parasol, Drill Driver, Dynamo Lantern, Fishing Rod, Fog Thrower, Gnawing Ghosts, Gyro Dagger, Hollower's Rocks, Iron Steed, Mist Jar, Recall Disc, and Volt Hatchet.
What is the best Sidearm for traversal?
The Drill Driver is one of the strongest general traversal options because its forward burst can extend jumps. Iron Steed is faster on suitable ground, while Deflector Parasol, Mist Jar, and Recall Disc solve different gap or positioning problems.
What is the best Sidearm for healing?
Mist Jar is the clearest healing Sidearm because passing through enemies restores a small amount of health. Its value increases when a room contains several enemies lined up for one dash.
What is the cheapest Sidearm to use?
Fog Thrower and Hollower's Rocks cost 1 Joule per use. Low cost does not automatically mean better: their value depends heavily on enemy placement, room geometry, and the goal of the current route.
Do I permanently keep the Sidearm I find?
Sidearms operate differently from permanent Trinket collection slots. Most return through field pickups, shops, or chests. The Sidearm Recoverer upgrade can protect the last equipped Sidearm when Mina dies without a Spark.
Does every Sidearm have a Sidearm Feat?
No. The achievement categories do not map perfectly one-to-one to all 15 Sidearms. Some Feats are filed under other groups, while Fishing Rod and Angler's Raft connect more strongly to collection and fishing progress.