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(in Afterbirth † and Repentance)

Slipped Rib is an unlockable passive item added in Booster Pack #5.

Effects

  • Spawns a bone familiar that circles around Isaac and reflects enemy shots.
    • The reflected projectiles deal 5 damage if they would've hurt Isaac for half a heart, and 10 for a full heart. Enemy damage modification from item effects or by stage has no effect on this.
    • The familiar does not deal contact damage.

Interactions

  • Collectible BFFS! iconBFFS!: Familiar is bigger and protects more of Isaac.
  • Error: The given collectible ("Duct Tape") does not exist.: Familiar remains stationary.
  • Error: The given collectible ("Extension Cord") does not exist.: Beam of electricity occasionally connects familiar and Isaac.

In-game Footage

Trivia

  • This item may be a reference to the Adam and Eve story in Genesis, where God takes a rib from Adam's body in order to create Eve.
  • This item may be a reference to the NES game Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest, where Dracula's rib is an item used as a shield that protects from projectiles.
  • This is an original item not based on a mod added by the developers.


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