Handshake — all exercises

At Handshake you train a separate stat: HS — HS only counts in Handshake duels, the arm wrestling matches against other players. There are three exercises that all three build up the same stat, but with a different yield and recovery time. Below the complete overview.

All exercises in a row

The heavier the exercise, the more HS you win per set — but also the longer you have to wake up after that. And that "rejoin" is shared: Whatever exercise you choose, the recovery time of that exercise subsequently pertains to all three. Choose your Bicycles, then you can only do a set after 10 minutes, even if you choose Printing.

The power meter: your timing counts

The values in the table above are the base profit — what you actually add depends on the power meter: a pointer moving back and forth over a beam. Click on PRESS! once the pointer is in the green zone. The closer to the center of that zone, the higher your precision — and your precision scales the profit:

• Clicked next to it — your winnings quickly decline towardss ×0,6 of the base value.
• Somewhere in the zone — a precision between 65% and 100%, with a corresponding profit.
• Perfect center clicked — 100% precision, up to ×1,4 of the basic profit.

On top of that comes your health: Your profit is multiplied by your health rate (100% HP = full profit, 50% HP = half profit), and you need at least 10% health to train. The VIP benefit Better training additionally includes 50%. A perfect Bicycle Set on full health with VIP consequently results in a multiple of a sloppy Printing Set on half health.

Which exercise should I choose?

Because the recovery time is shared, the choice is mostly a matter of rhythm:

• Many and many online? Printing (2 minutes rest) lets you do the most often a set.
• You'd rather stop by a few times an hour? Cycling (10 minutes rest, 6-10 HS) gives the highest yield per set.
• In between? Running (5 minutes, 3-5 HS) is the middle road.

The real difference in you final Hs-growth sits less in which exercise you chooses, and more in you timing on the power meter and you health at the train.

Strategy and tips

• Target the middle of the green zone. That's the biggest button you can turn yourself — greater than the difference between the exercises.
• Train only with a (almost) full health bar. Training injured costs you a lot of your winnings.
• Choose your exercise based on your rhythm, not only on the highest basic profit — the shared recovery time makes the difference narrower than it seems.
• HS is pure for the ring. Do not expect any effect on your chances of murder, fighting or family wars — you can train or buy Power and Defence via The Winkel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all the exercises building up the same stats?

Yes. Print, Running and Bicycles increase all three of your HS (handshake strength) — there is no separate power or defence exercise at Handshakes.

Which exercise gives the most per set?

Bicycles, with 6 to 10 HS per set — but also with the longest recovery time (10 minutes). Printing gives 1 to 3 HS with only 2 minutes of rest.

Is the recovery time per exercise separate?

No, the recovery time is shared. After training with a random exercise, you have to sit out the recovery time of that exercise before you can train again, regardless of which exercise you choose afterwards.

How does the timing work when exercising?

A hand moves over a beam; click at the right time in the green zone. The closer to the center, the higher your precision and the closer your winnings get to ×1,4 of the base value. Clicking far away will reduce your profit towardss ×0,6.

What do I use HS for?

Only for Handshake duels — it determines your weight class and win chance in those PvP games. For attempted murder, fighting and family wars, Power and Defence counts, which you train or buy separately through De Winkel.

Ready to you first HS too earn? Play free and move you first perfect click down.