Pins and Needles

A face covering bristling with metal pins and needles. Thorns deals return damage to anyone who strikes the wearer, StatusOnTookDamage fires an additional debuff each time damage lands, and the Metal tag adds compatibility with metal-affecting mechanics. A triple retaliation package that makes the wearer extremely punishing to attack.

Thorns damages any enemy that hits the wearer in melee with physical return damage. StatusOnTookDamage applies a debuff to the attacker on any damage taken, including ranged hits. Together these two passives mean every hit the wearer takes punishes the attacker twice: once with direct thorns damage, and once with a status debuff. The Metal tag may create additional interactions with Magnetism or metal-type abilities in certain builds or areas.

Pins and Needles is the poor-man's Gemstone Bones — missing the KineticSpikes' extra melee focus but compensating with both Thorns and StatusOnTookDamage at a lower rarity tier. Ideal for tanky builds that absorb many small hits and want to passively grind down attackers through attrition. Pairs with Miner's Beard and Leather Hide Mask for builds designed around converting punishment into pressure. The Metal tag makes it worth keeping even as you upgrade, specifically in metal-synergy runs.