Reflex

Reflex is a power-up that can be unlocked after the player has 4 Gold. It allows for players to dodge attacks in the event of taking damage from most attacks. Reflex is not effective for all attacks, as some of them cannot be dodged, like the Spike Wall, Giant Wall, Cheater Laser and Medusa's Petrification.

When the ability is equipped, the player has to deal a lot of damage to one or multiple enemies before being able to use it. It takes 1,250 damage with the Beginner's Laser, 50,000 damage with the Life Drain, 158,333 damage with the Troublesome Trio and 3,125 damage with the Homing Laser to fully charge the Reflex Meter. This makes the Beginner's Laser quite effective in a way, despite the low damage it deals.

If the player has defeated the Wall of Voices, they can use the Ninja Star, a powerful weapon that comes with this ability.

To prevent cheesing, the ability can only be used if the meter is full and flashing. When the ability is used, the meter will empty and will have to be charged back up again before using it again.