Brain Maggot

A larva that burrows into the brain and slowly devours it, reducing INT by 3 — but in return refuses to let its host die permanently. The DelayedAutoRevive passive means the wearer will stand back up after being killed, albeit after a short delay. The INT penalty makes this a poor fit for spellcasters and INT-scaling builds, but for a physical fighter the cost is minimal and the benefit — a guaranteed free resurrection — is enormous. Pair with high-HP or tanky cats to maximize the number of times the maggot's investment pays off.