He is Coming Hidden Dagger Guide
Written by Michael Owen | He is Coming
The Hidden Dagger is a scaling weapon that grows stronger each time you pick up another one. It starts with 2 attack, then increases to 4, 6, and 8 if you manage to collect 2, 3, or 4 total daggers in one run. But while the effect sounds powerful, the reality is it’s one of the riskiest weapons in He Is Coming to build around.
How the Hidden Dagger Works
The weapon starts with 2 base attack and no added effect. Every time you pick up another Hidden Dagger, the attack power increases by 2.
Hidden Dagger Scaling:
1 dagger: 2 attack
2 daggers: 4 attack
3 daggers: 6 attack
4 daggers: 8 attack
This scaling only happens when you pick up a second copy. The Hidden Dagger must be found again and looted in the same run. It does not upgrade by defeating enemies or progressing through zones.
Where to Find Extra Daggers
Hidden Dagger only appears in chests (e.g. Green Chest), not in shops or grave rewards.
Once you have one, you must rely entirely on random chest drops to get more.
It does not appear again if you already passed up an earlier copy.
We’ve seen people suggest using a well to get the "5 rerolls per chest" blessing, which makes sense, as this gives you more chances to reroll chests until Hidden Dagger appears again.
Is/Are Hidden Dagger(s) Worth It?
Most players agree this weapon is a gamble. In theory, an 8-attack weapon with no drawbacks is strong. But in practice:
It can be rare to find more than 2.
You're forced to skip better gear hoping for duplicates.
The early game with 2 damage can be punishing.
If your first boss is high-armor or thorns-based (like Knight or Bear), you're at a disadvantage.
Hidden Dagger builds often fail before they scale up. It’s best used as a novelty build, not a reliable core strategy.
Final Blurb
Hidden Dagger is one of the most unique weapons in He Is Coming, but also one of the most inconsistent. If you’re chasing a high-roll build and willing to commit to hunting green chests and rerolls, it can work.
Otherwise, safer weapons with passive effects like bombs, healing, or armor are much more reliable.
FAQ
How does Hidden Dagger scale in He Is Coming?
Each time you loot another Hidden Dagger, it adds +2 base attack. Max is 8 attack with 4 copies.
Can you find more than one Hidden Dagger in a run?
Yes, but only in chests, not shops or graves. They’re rare and based on luck.
Does Hidden Dagger appear if you already hold one?
Yes. It has no exclusion like other weapons. Players have confirmed finding 2, 3, or 4 in the same run.
Is Hidden Dagger good?
Not really. It's a high-risk weapon with no passive effects and unreliable scaling. Most runs won’t find more than 1–2 copies.
What’s the best strategy to find more Hidden Daggers?
Use a well, throw 20 coins, and get the reroll blessing. Then reroll green chests until you find more copies. Even then, success depends on luck.
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