In *He Is Coming*, cursed items deliver potent advantages with severe consequences. These rare artifacts can only be acquired from the Crone during **Swampland** or **Kingmaker** runs that incorporate Swampland bundles.

Understanding Cursed Items

Cursed items grant exceptional buffs but enforce crippling penalties. Equipping them permanently alters gameplay mechanics, requiring players to rethink combat tactics and movement until the items are replaced.

Cursed Armor

Helmet of Envy

Attack: 3
Effect: Doubles the enemy’s attack at the start of battle.

Chest of Lust

Armor: 8
Effect: Monsters relentlessly pursue you.

Boots of Sloth

Speed: 6
Effect: Each movement step consumes extra time.

Belt of Gluttony

Health: 15
Effect: Conceals your health bar.

Cursed Weapons

Sword of Pride

Attack: 3, Armor: 3, Speed: 3
Effect: Deals 3 damage at battle start if the enemy exceeds your attack, armor, or speed.

Scepter of Greed

Attack: 6
Effect: Blocks all gold acquisition while equipped.

Cleaver of Wrath

Attack: 10
Effect: Caps your maximum health at 1.

Strategic Use of Cursed Items

• High-risk builds: Prioritize these items for glass-cannon or speedrun strategies where immediate power outweighs long-term risks.
• Penalty mitigation: Only use cursed gear if your build can offset their downsides (e.g., health regeneration to counter the Cleaver of Wrath).
• Irreversible impact: Once equipped, they remain until replaced—plan your loadout carefully.

FAQ

How do you obtain cursed items?

Exclusive to Swampland or Swampland-bundle Kingmaker runs, these items are sold by the Crone.

Can cursed items be unequipped?

No—they persist until swapped for another item or the run concludes.

Are cursed items viable?

Only in specialized builds that neutralize their penalties while exploiting their strengths.

Do they appear in all runs?

No—cursed items exclusively spawn in Swampland-enabled runs.