Unlock the secrets of Judas' Psychological Tension System in The Binding of Isaac. Learn how to manage his low health, leverage The Book of Belial, and master Black Judas.
Walkthrough
- 1Judas' Starting Setup: Judas begins with 1 Red Heart container, 3 coins, and The Book of Belial. He also has a 1.35x damage multiplier.
- 2Black Judas: Upon dying with Judas' Shadow, you respawn as Black Judas. This form has 2 Black Hearts, a 2x damage multiplier, and 1.1 base speed. Black Judas has the highest damage multiplier among playable characters.
- 3Black Judas Health Mechanics: In Rebirth, Black Judas can gain Red Heart containers. However, in Repentance and Repentance+, Red Heart containers are converted to Black Hearts, and items granting Red Hearts will instead grant Black Hearts.
- 4Character Equivalence: Black Judas counts as Judas for achievements and unlocks, including Completion Marks. In Repentance, he also benefits from Tainted Judas' bonus effects when using Dark Arts.
Tips
- The Book of Belial: This active item is crucial for Judas. Its damage increase is significant. In Rebirth, it guarantees a Devil or Angel Room after a boss. In other versions, it increases the chance by 12.5%.
- Health Management: Due to Judas' low starting health, prioritize health upgrades. Devil Deals can be risky.
- Low-Health Synergies: Items that activate on low health, like Scapular, Monkey Paw, Glyph of Balance, and Whore of Babylon, are easily triggered with Judas.
- Dead Cat: This item has minimal downside for Judas early on, as he starts with only one Red Heart. It also contributes to the Guppy transformation.
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