I Wanna Test The Game Gun Upgrades & Shop XP
Build damage that survives every Retry.
The gun is the quiet progression system inside I Wanna Test The Game. Platforming skill clears rooms; gun level shortens Sagat. This guide explains how upgrades work in the Roblox beta and how to spend without regret.
How the gun system behaves
- Earn progress by playing through stages and combat
- Spend at shop rooms between stages
- Gun level is saved and cannot be reset
- Equip with Q/E on PC (see PC controls); console/mobile have equivalents
- Left-click / face-button to shoot when equipped
- After patches, you cannot fire during a parry animation
More shop context: Shop Hub and Shop → Gun.
When to buy
Shop 1 (after early stages) — Grab at least the early levels so mid-game combat is not a pillow fight.
Shop 2 (pre-Sagat) — Push as high as your XP allows before How to Beat Sagat.
Under-spending to “save resources” is usually wrong because levels persist.
How upgrades change the fight
Higher damage means fewer safe windows you must survive. That reduces the number of perfect parries required. It does not let you ignore lava or disappearing stairs—those still need Stages 1–3 fundamentals.
Equip habits
- Leave the shop.
- Save at the next station (How to Save).
- Equip before combat, not mid-fireball.
- Parry first, shoot second during Sagat sequences (How to Parry).
Farming mindset
If Sagat feels immortal, do not only “git gud”—also confirm gun level. Some creators mention level 2 and level 3 gun breakpoints in tutorials; watch the video inside How to Play for visual cues, then adapt to your build.
Related progression pages
- Full Walkthrough for shop placement in the route
- Game Passes for optional Robux donation (not a damage cheat)
- Codes — no verified free gun codes
- Scripts — illegal-ish shortcuts with ban risk
Common myths
- “Gun resets when I Retry” — False.
- “I can shoot while parrying” — False after patches.
- “Max gun skips Stage 3” — False; terrain still kills.
Invest early, equip deliberately, and let damage buy you learning room on Sagat.
XP efficiency tips
Clear combat opportunities that are safe; do not farm endlessly if a shop is already reachable with enough XP for the next level. Because levels persist, every purchase is a permanent account power-up for this beta.
Equip discipline
Q/E before Sagat. Remember: firing during parry animation was restricted in updates—sequence your actions. Pair with Shop → Gun for purchase UI details and How to Beat Sagat for DPS expectations.
Level breakpoints (practical)
There is no public spreadsheet of exact damage numbers in the beta description, so use feel:
- Low: Sagat takes forever; each mistake costs more
- Mid: Fireball phases become survivable exams
- High: You can finish during a clean pattern window
Buy whenever a shop appears if you can afford a level—banked XP does not impress the boss. Remember levels cannot be reset, which is a feature: every earlier clear invests in Stage 6.
Combat hygiene
Equip with Q/E, confirm muzzle flash once, then platform. Do not shoot during parry windows. If you came from Scripts, understand that automated clears skip the learning that makes Bloxxer worthwhile. Legit path: Shop → Gun plus How to Beat Sagat.
Shopping dialogue you can rehearse
Arrive with XP → buy the next level if affordable → leave immediately → equip → save. Do not idle in the shop staring at cosmetics that do not exist. This beta’s meaningful purchase is damage. If you are unsure whether you can afford a level before Stage 6, clear one more safe combat encounter from Stages 4–5 rather than entering Sagat underpowered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can I reset my gun level?
No. Gun level is persistent and cannot be reset.
Do I need the gun for Stage 1?
No. Early stages are mostly movement. Shops matter more later.
What keys equip the gun on PC?
Q and E toggle combat equip; left-click fires.
Where is the shop in the route?
Between major stages—see the full walkthrough for order.