Simon starts with higher firerate for all disciplines ("mastery" perks) and a set of mana regeneration perks. However, such small advantages come at a price:
- Initial health pool is lower (50 HP)
- Potions restore only half as much health (5 HP per potion)
- Knowledge gems grant only 30% experience.
As the result, firerate bonuses mean easier early floors, but the advantage slowly fades due to experience and health handicaps.