Part 22

Discover the effects and uses of items like Charm Of The Vampire, The Compass, The Ladder, and Lord Of The Pit in Part 22 of our Binding of Isaac: Rebirth guide.

Alright, let's dive into Part 22 of our Binding of Isaac: Rebirth journey! This section covers a few interesting items that can really change how you approach a run. We've got some neat utility items and a couple that offer passive benefits. Let's break them down so you know exactly what you're getting when they pop up!

Item: (Unnamed Bomb Item)

• Effect: This item gives you five bombs right off the bat. More importantly, any bomb you place will now actively follow enemies until it explodes.
• Comments: While not the most game-changing item, it definitely increases your bomb accuracy. If you're struggling to land bombs on moving targets, this makes it way easier, especially against bosses. The extra five bombs are also a nice bonus if you're running low.

Item: Charm Of The Vampire

• Table Position: Row 7, Column 9
• Item Message: Kills Heal
• Effect: For every 13 enemies you defeat, you'll heal one heart. Just a heads-up, flying enemies don't count towards this kill count.
• Visual: You'll get a cool Dracula-esque hairstyle with a single fang showing.
• Comments: If you're someone who loves having a steady stream of health, this item is fantastic. Thirteen enemies isn't as many as it sounds, and it'll keep your health topped up nicely, particularly during boss fights where enemies are often spawned in waves and you're taking consistent damage. It's a really solid passive item.

Item: The Compass

• Table Position: Row 3, Column 3
• Item Message: -
• Effect: This item reveals the locations of special rooms on your map, like Mini-Boss rooms. However, it won't show Secret Rooms, Devil Rooms, or the I AM ERROR room, and it doesn't reveal the overall floor layout.
• Comments: The Compass is super useful, especially if you like to speedrun through floors and only do the essentials. You can still easily find the Treasure Room each level and grab an item. While it doesn't show the whole map, the paths to these special rooms are usually pretty straightforward, so it's not a huge disadvantage. It's a nice little boost for higher levels when you want to minimize enemy encounters.

Item: The Ladder

• Table Position: Row 7, Column 7
• Item Message: Building
• Effect: You can now cross gaps that are one tile wide. When you move over these gaps, a ladder will be placed down. This works for gaps between the floor and a wall, allowing you to effectively 'hide' from some enemies since they can't use the ladder tile. Flying enemies, though, can still move onto the ladder as normal.
• Comments: Seriously, this item is amazing because it completely negates pits. You can grab items that were previously out of reach and use the ladder mechanic to your advantage against melee enemies. It's a really solid utility item.

Item: Lord Of The Pit

• Table Position: Row 9, Column 2
• Item Message: Deamon Wings!
• Deal With The Devil: This item can be purchased in a Devil Room for two heart containers.

That wraps up Part 22! Keep an eye out for these items; they can definitely make your runs smoother.