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added a bunch of info on how this item works after testing it with everything for like 5 hours. rewrote the synergy section because a bit more than half of it was misinformation, the good info could be expanded upon, and a lot of good info on how this item works with others needed to be added.
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'''Leeching Crystal''' is a Rare [[Items|Item]] in '''Megabonk'''.   
'''Leeching Crystal''' is a Rare [[Items|Item]] in '''Megabonk'''.   
It provides a large boost to Max HP but reduces HP regeneration.
It provides a large boost to Max HP but reduces HP Regen.<br>
Below you can see a small table showing how this item stacks.
 
<div style="margin:0 auto;overflow:auto;width:auto;max-width:100%">
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Further copies of Leeching Crystal follow the same trend indefinitely
|-
! Copies !! HP Regen multiplier !! Base HP Regen !! Actual HP Regen
|-
| 1
| x0.5
| 10
| 5
|-
| 2
| x0
| 10
| 0
|-
| 3
| x-0.5
| 10
| -5
|-
| 4
| x-1
| 10
| -10
|-
| 5
| x-1.5
| 10
| -15
|-
|}</div>
 
This means 3 or more Leeching Crystals will result in negative HP Regen which damages you over time. As this functions like a multiplier, increasing your HP Regen stat while having negative HP Regen will result in losing ''more'' HP over time rather than less. However negative HP Regen stops damaging you when at 1 HP meaning it is incapable of killing you, it does not damage Shields, and each time it damages you it will trigger any effects that would typically activate upon being hit by an enemy.<br>
[[Calcium]]'s passive and the [[Mirror]] are exceptions and will not be triggered by damage taken from negative HP Regen.


== How to Unlock ==
== How to Unlock ==
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== Strategy & Synergies ==
== Strategy & Synergies ==
* Works perfectly with lifesteal items like [[Demonic Blade]] and [[Bloody Cleaver]].
* [[Charge Shrine]] bonuses, any HP Regen bonus from Tomes, [[Medkit]], [[Campfire]], and [[Holy Book]] HP Regen bonuses are all affected by this item's multiplier and are not viable sources of healing when you have Leeching Crystals.
* High-risk but powerful for sustaining through on-hit healing.
* Any '''Lifesteal''' bonuses, [[Borgar]], [[Beacon]], [[Demonic Blade]], and [[Slurp Gloves]] will still heal you normally regardless of negative HP Regen. Focus on these for your healing if you plan to take Leeching Crystals.
* Pair with [[Oats]] or [[Medkit]] to compensate for lost regen.
* Negative HP Regen from this item can be useful for triggering the effects of the [[Electric Plug]], [[Golden Shield]], and [[Cowards Cloak|Coward's Cloak]] without requiring you to take hits from enemies.
* Synergizes with tank builds and long endurance runs.
* This item is useful for keeping your HP at 1 to maximize the damage potential of the [[Corrupted Sword]] and also enabling it to be used alongside the [[Holy Book]] without sacrificing any damage output.  


[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Items]]

Revision as of 11:13, 12 November 2025

Leeching Crystal
Leeching Crystal
Leeching Crystal
Rarity Rare
Type Item
Effect +50% Max HP at the cost of -50% HP Regen.

Leeching Crystal is a Rare Item in Megabonk. It provides a large boost to Max HP but reduces HP Regen.
Below you can see a small table showing how this item stacks.

Further copies of Leeching Crystal follow the same trend indefinitely
Copies HP Regen multiplier Base HP Regen Actual HP Regen
1 x0.5 10 5
2 x0 10 0
3 x-0.5 10 -5
4 x-1 10 -10
5 x-1.5 10 -15

This means 3 or more Leeching Crystals will result in negative HP Regen which damages you over time. As this functions like a multiplier, increasing your HP Regen stat while having negative HP Regen will result in losing more HP over time rather than less. However negative HP Regen stops damaging you when at 1 HP meaning it is incapable of killing you, it does not damage Shields, and each time it damages you it will trigger any effects that would typically activate upon being hit by an enemy.
Calcium's passive and the Mirror are exceptions and will not be triggered by damage taken from negative HP Regen.

How to Unlock

Upgrade the Regen Tome to Level 8.

Strategy & Synergies

  • Charge Shrine bonuses, any HP Regen bonus from Tomes, Medkit, Campfire, and Holy Book HP Regen bonuses are all affected by this item's multiplier and are not viable sources of healing when you have Leeching Crystals.
  • Any Lifesteal bonuses, Borgar, Beacon, Demonic Blade, and Slurp Gloves will still heal you normally regardless of negative HP Regen. Focus on these for your healing if you plan to take Leeching Crystals.
  • Negative HP Regen from this item can be useful for triggering the effects of the Electric Plug, Golden Shield, and Coward's Cloak without requiring you to take hits from enemies.
  • This item is useful for keeping your HP at 1 to maximize the damage potential of the Corrupted Sword and also enabling it to be used alongside the Holy Book without sacrificing any damage output.