Written by Michael Owen | He is Coming
In He Is Coming, the most effective items deliver consistent power across all battles and synergize with diverse strategies. These picks remain valuable even if you alter your build mid-run or encounter unexpected challenges.
Top-Tier Items for Versatile Builds
- Twin Blade: Doubles strike output by default, amplifying all strike-based synergies. Scales exceptionally with bonuses from boots or bombs.
- Explosive Roast: Triggers four bomb hits and grants +5 max HP. Offers early power spikes and survivability.
- Bomb Bag: Spend 3 speed to retrigger a random bomb. Effective in bomb-focused or hybrid builds.
- Heart Drinker: Converts 1 speed into 2 health per turn, ideal for sustain in speed-driven or defensive setups.
- Razor Thorn: Adds 2 thorns per hit, enabling passive damage scaling in tanky builds.
- Control Boots: Doubles bonus strikes. Best for strike-heavy builds but versatile enough for hybrid strategies.
- Vampiric Wine: Grants lifesteal on bomb triggers, blending offense and survival in bomb/food fusion builds.
- Redwood Roast: Provides healing over time, essential for prolonged battles and boss fights.
- Kindling Bomb: Boosts next bomb’s damage by 3, useful for early burst and late-game relevance.
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Key Strengths of These Items
- Adaptable to multiple playstyles without locking players into specific synergies.
- Items like Explosive Roast and Bomb Bag guarantee early-game dominance.
- Sustain-focused picks (Heart Drinker, Redwood Roast) enhance survivability in unpredictable scenarios.
- Razor Thorn and Vampiric Wine mitigate weaknesses in defensive or slow-paced builds.
Strategic Recommendations
- Prioritize Twin Blade, Explosive Roast, Bomb Bag, and Heart Drinker early.
- Later, seek synergy-enhancers like Control Boots or Razor Thorn.
FAQ
- What’s the best single item?
Twin Blade—doubles strike output immediately. - Are food fusion items valuable?
Yes. Items like Explosive Roast offer permanent stat boosts and burst damage. - Best sustain item?
Heart Drinker for consistent healing, Vampiric Wine for offensive sustain. - Top defensive choice?
Razor Thorn, especially when paired with armor.