Learn about Familiars in The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, including 1UP!, Brother Bobby, and Cube of Meat effects and appearances.
1UP!
Walkthrough
- 1Find the 1UP! item, located at Table Position Row 2, Column 2.
- 2Upon pickup, you will receive an extra life.
- 3A green mushroom familiar will appear and follow you until you lose the extra life.
Tips
- This item provides a massive advantage and backup, making it highly recommended.
- 1UP! appears to be rare, so always pick it up if encountered.
Brother Bobby
Walkthrough
- 1Brother Bobby can be purchased in a Devil Room for one heart container.
- 2He acts as a familiar, shooting tears at a rate of approximately 1 shot per second.
- 3He follows your character and shoots in the same direction you do.
Tips
- Brother Bobby adds significant extra damage in a short time.
- His projectiles can sometimes miss enemies if they are just to the side of your own shots.
- He is visually different from Sister Maggy but functionally similar.
Cube of Meat
Walkthrough
- 1The Cube of Meat item causes a cube of meat to float around your head.
- 2This cube damages enemies and can deflect projectiles.
- 3Collecting a second Cube of Meat in the same playthrough transforms the familiar into a Super Meat Boy head that shoots blood drops (up to three per revolution) in your firing direction.
- 4A third Cube of Meat transforms it into an invulnerable Super Meat Boy that chases enemies and deals touch damage.
- 5A fourth Cube of Meat grants the Super Meat Boy a damage and size buff.
Tips
- Stage one protects against projectiles occasionally, saving health.
- Stage two provides damage output similar to Brother Bobby or Sister Maggy.
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