Livesplit is a timer used by speedrunners across many different games to keep track of their splits. It integrates with speedrun.com and allows you to compare against any runs that provide splits.

An autosplitter has been made! Check the "When To Split" section for how to enable it.

Getting Started

Installing and running Livesplit is very simple.

1. Download the .zip file provided here: http://livesplit.org/downloads/
2. Extract the contents of the folder.
3. Run Livesplit.exe

Setting Up Splits

Once you have Livesplit installed, go to https://www.speedrun.com/hades/resources and download the splits for the category you want. These will be in a .zip file containing:

• <Category>Splits.lss -- This file holds all of your splits, icons, and times. It is the more important of the two files; if you lose this file, you lose all of your previous run data.

• <Category>Layout.lsl -- This file holds the layout that your splits are displayed in. This does not hold any of your run data, so if you lose it you can just make another.

• <Category>Layout_Chroma.lsl -- This is the same as the <Category>Layout.lsl file, but is set up to work with Chroma Key to make your splits transparent. If you want to do this, follow this guide made by DarkViperAU:

For multiweapon categories, you can also download the Icons.zip file, to update your splits based on which Aspect you decide to run for each weapon.

For the Fresh File category, the folder contains a Splits file for each of the current routes.

Once you have the splits downloaded and extracted:

• Double-click the <Category>Splits.lss to open the splits in Livesplit.
• Right-click the running Livesplit window > Open Layout > From File… > Select the Layout file you want to use.

While running, make sure you have Global Hotkeys turned on. If they are turned off, there will be a red bar at the top of your splits. While they are off, you will not be able to split while in-game, and will instead have to click on LiveSplit in order to split.

When to Split

If you are running a single-run (non-Fresh File) category such as Any Heat, you can use the autosplitter, made by Ellomenop and Sebastien. To use it, open your splits, right-click Livesplit and select "Edit Splits" and then click the Activate button at the top of the window that opens.

Starting the Timer

For any category other than Fresh File, time starts when you gain control of Zagreus. This can be a little tricky to get started properly, however, so many people just start the timer when they click “Begin Escape” and subtract the extra time (usually about 6 seconds) when submitting.

For Fresh File, time starts when you create the save file.

Split timings

There are two main options for splitting. When you kill the boss, or when you enter the door after the boss. Most people split as soon as the boss dies.

For Styx, you split when you open the door to the Surface.

For Hades, split as soon as possible after Hades dies (when the invincibubble appears)

Submitting your run

Livesplit is not necessary for a submitted run. The main reason to run it is for convenience for both the runner and viewers. Therefore, if you have an issue with your splits, just keep going.

No matter what happens with your Livesplit timer, after your run, go back and re-time it based on the video. Your time starts when the in-game timer appears and you gain control of Zagreus, and time ends as soon as the invincibubble appears around Hades.

When submitting a run, you can submit your splits along with it by uploading them to https://splits.io and including the link. This will allow your run to be imported as a comparison for other people in Livesplit, and show each of your splits below the video on your run. It is completely optional.

If you have any questions or problems after reading this guide, feel free to ping me in the Discord - Museus#7777 - and I’ll do my best to help you out.