Golden Idol

The Golden Idol is a trinket that applies LCK -2 while held, yet its real value is as a currency item: it can be sold or converted into 500 coins, making it one of the highest flat-value single items in the game. The luck penalty is the cost of carrying it rather than spending it, and it disappears the moment you convert it.

The LCK -2 penalty is meaningful — luck influences proc rates for many passives and abilities, so holding the Golden Idol for extended periods is a genuine downside. However, 500 coins is a substantial sum that can unlock high-tier shops, fund critical upgrades, or clear expensive events. The item is best understood as a delayed economic investment rather than combat equipment; the sooner you convert it, the shorter you endure the luck penalty.

Convert immediately if you have a high-value purchase in mind. If no shop is available, weigh whether the luck penalty hurts your current fight enough to justify stashing it. On runs built around luck-based procs or CHA interactions, holding the Golden Idol even briefly can noticeably reduce performance. Prioritize spending it at the first quality shop opportunity — 500 coins can dramatically reshape a run's power trajectory.