Nidhogg 2 Build 20210915 ✭

Leo nodded. The screen went black.

> Still here. Still dreaming of duels. Wake me when you’re lonely. nidhogg 2 build 20210915

Nidhogg 2 speedrunning has a dedicated leaderboard. Build 20210915 contains a specific AI behavior glitch: if you throw your weapon vertically just as the enemy respawns, the AI will stand idle for 1.5 seconds. This glitch was patched in early 2022, making the 20210915 build the fastest for Any% runs. The world record for this build stands at 4 minutes and 12 seconds—a time impossible to replicate on newer patches. Leo nodded

Based on the specific build tag (September 15, 2021), this likely refers to a specific iteration of Nidhogg 2 that was circulated on archive sites, torrent trackers, or "abandonware" repositories. These build dates are often used to catalog specific cracked or DRM-free versions of indie games. Still dreaming of duels

If you manage to get your hands on this build, immediately disable Steam Cloud saves. The build will try to sync with modern save files, corrupting your settings. Manually back up the %APPDATA%/Nidhogg2 folder. Happy fencing—and remember: do not blink. The worm is always hungry.

: The build added the "Fields" level, providing a fresh battleground for players to duel in. Other environments added or highlighted around this period include a "mushroom world" and an underwater-themed level.