Rename your existing SaveSlot_X.dat to SaveSlot_X_Backup.dat . Do not delete it.
Reaching the 100% milestone is notoriously tricky because the game actually goes up to blasphemous save file hot
The argument for save scumming is pragmatic. Blasphemous is famous for its "unfair" instant-death platforming sections, particularly the infamous "Miriam’s Challenges" or the spikes of "Grievance Ascends." Critics argue that forcing a player to run through five screens of enemies just to attempt a tricky jump again is not difficulty, but disrespect for the player’s time. From this utilitarian view, the save file is just data, and the player, having purchased the software, has the right to modify that data to curate their own experience. The "hot" save becomes a tool of accessibility, allowing less dextrous players to witness the stunning art design and lore without the frustration of repeated corpse runs. Rename your existing SaveSlot_X