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.