Consumables are single-use items that provide temporary buffs, healing, or other effects. Your primary healing item is the Flask of Crimson Tears (or Creed-specific equivalents), which replenishes at Sanctuaries. Other important consumables include Potions of Focus (replenish mana), Bandages (stop bleed), Antidotes (cure poison), and various Buffing Greases (add elemental damage to weapons). Key items are unique, non-consumable items essential for progression or unlocking secrets, such as the various Brands (Vertigo, Leapfrog, Dart, Redshift), Shimmering Pearls (respec Skill Tree), and Stone Guides (summon NPCs). Always keep a stock of essential consumables, especially healing and status-curing items. Pay attention to item descriptions for their effects and potential uses. Many key items are found after defeating bosses or exploring thoroughly.
