Best Bud

Best Bud is a familiar entity associated with the Parasite item set. It has 8 HP and 4 movement, and functions as a companion summon tied to the cursed Best Bud headpiece — when that item is worn, two Pooter familiars spawn alongside it.

Best Bud's connection to the Parasite set gives it a lore context: it's a grotesque companion in the spirit of Mewgenics' horror-adjacent aesthetic, appearing when a cat puts on a cursed head item. Despite the unpleasant setup, Best Bud fights loyally alongside its wearer, making the cursed item's downside manageable.

Getting Best Bud plus two Pooters from a single item slot is significant bonus familiar coverage, especially early in a run. The Pooters add fly-type combat pressure while Best Bud itself provides a melee-capable body. The main caveat is the cursed headpiece requirement, so evaluate the slot cost carefully before committing to the Parasite set.