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Allows you to jump again in the air to reach new heights! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69781c969e5eb42504026ea7/e431ee5e-2adb-4789-a22b-a9df5f33721d/Slipstream+Armor+%28POST%29.gif Projects - Trials of Aerlynn Item #6: Slipstream Armor. While in the air, you can press the Slide key to perform an air dash with a huge burst of speed! Be careful though, once used you can't do it again until you land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69781c969e5eb42504026ea7/b69f2c19-946d-4f1f-a7ff-4f13ad1f2acc/BlueBeads+%28POST%29.gif Projects - Trials of Aerlynn Look out for mystical Azure Beads. 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