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The Shadow Figure Strategy
Judas

The Shadow Figure Strategy

Unlock the secrets of The Shadow Figure Strategy for Judas in The Binding of Isaac. Learn about Black Judas, item interactions, and crucial tips for survival and victory.

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The Shadow Figure Strategy

Unlock the secrets of The Shadow Figure Strategy for Judas in The Binding of Isaac. Learn about Black Judas, item interactions, and crucial tips for survival and victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Judas starts with 1 Red Heart container, 3 coins, and The Book of Belial, boasting a 1.35x damage multiplier.
  2. 2
    Defeating Satan unlocks Judas.
  3. 3
    Obtain Judas' Shadow to transform into Black Judas upon death.
  4. 4
    Black Judas has a 2x damage multiplier, 1.1 base speed, and 2 Black Hearts. He has the highest damage multiplier of all playable characters.
  5. 5
    In Repentance, Black Judas cannot gain Red Heart containers; they convert to Black Hearts.
  6. 6
    Black Judas counts towards Judas' unlocks and achievements.
Tips
  • Keep The Book of Belial for its damage boost, especially early on. In Rebirth, it guarantees a Devil or Angel Room. In later DLCs, it increases the chance by 12.5%.
  • Prioritize health upgrades due to Judas' low starting health.
  • Devil Deals can be risky due to low health.
  • Dead Cat is beneficial early on, providing extra lives with minimal downside for Judas.
  • Items that activate on low health (Scapular, Monkey Paw, Glyph of Balance, Whore of Babylon) are easily triggered.
  • Birthright (Repentance+) makes The Book of Belial a passive item, with its damage boost scaling with the charges of the active item above it. This interaction has specific conditions and exceptions.

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