Samson's Chains

Heavy iron chains worn around the neck, named after the legendary warrior Samson whose strength was bound by captivity. Samson's Chains grants STR +2 with no stat penalties, offering a clean melee damage boost in the neck slot. A reliable upgrade for any strength-based fighter who wants extra punch from their neck armor without the trade-offs of more exotic options.

STR +2 in the neck slot stacks cleanly with strength bonuses from other equipment. Since STR directly increases melee damage and the power of STR-scaling abilities, Samson's Chains is immediately impactful on any cat that attacks in melee. Unlike defensive or utility neck pieces, this gives pure offensive output, making it a natural choice over CON or INT neck options for physical fighters.

Samson's Chains is a top-tier neck option for Butchers, Monks, and any high-STR melee archetype. The complete lack of drawbacks makes it safe to equip mid-run without recalculating your build. If your neck slot currently holds a utility item and you're finding your melee damage lacking, swapping to Samson's Chains is one of the simplest ways to increase physical output.