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Blood of the Martyr is a passive item.

Effects[]

  • +1 damage.
  • Isaac's tears become red.

Synergies[]

  • (in Repentance) Abyss: When Isaac uses Abyss to absorb Blood of the Martyr, it turns into a red locust dealing double Isaac’s damage per tick.
  • The Book of Belial / XV - The DevilXV - The Devil: Applies an additional 1.5× damage multiplier.

Interactions[]

  • Blood of the Martyr: No further effect with multiple copies of the item.

In-game Footage[]

Trivia[]

  • This item is a reference to the book of Revelations: And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. -Revelation 17:6
  • This item's appearance is a reference to the crown of thorns placed upon Jesus Christ's head during His crucifixion.
  • The item could also be a reference to a Magic: The Gathering card of the same name.