Smelling Salts

Smelling Salts is a consumable that revives an adjacent downed character with 1 HP. It automatically breaks and revives the user at 1 HP if they are knocked out.

The adjacency requirement means positioning matters — a downed character must be directly next to the Smelling Salts holder to be revived. The auto-break self-revive is particularly significant: if the holder is knocked out, the item immediately activates on them, saving the run without requiring a teammate's action. Both revives bring the target back at just 1 HP, so follow-up healing is critical after activation.

The self-revive on break makes Smelling Salts an excellent safety net on any character — but especially on key damage dealers or characters with powerful passives who cannot afford to stay down. When used manually on an ally, have a heal ready immediately since 1 HP leaves them one hit from going down again. Pair with Citrus Berry or Big Bucket of Lard to follow up a revive with instant healing.