Unleash Your Inner Demon: A Guide to Acquiring Incubus in The Binding of Isaac

So, you want to summon your own personal Incubus in The Binding of Isaac? Excellent choice, my friend! This powerful familiar is a game-changer, essentially doubling your damage output with its spectral tears that mirror your own. Getting your hands on it, however, requires a little knowledge and a dash of luck. Let’s dive right in.

The most direct way to obtain Incubus is by finding it in an Item Room. This means you need to explore diligently and hope that the Random Number Generator (RNG) smiles upon you. Incubus belongs to the Devil Pool, which means your best bet is to increase your chances of seeing Devil Rooms spawn. So, how do we do that?

Here’s the breakdown:

1. Skip Angel Rooms: Angel Rooms and Devil Rooms are mutually exclusive on a given floor. If you take an Angel Deal, you won’t see a Devil Room on that floor (unless you have specific items that manipulate these odds).

2. Avoid taking Red Heart Damage on the floor: Taking Red Heart damage reduces your chance to see a Devil Room on the next floor. This means prioritize survivability and learn enemy attack patterns. Playing as a character with inherent shielding like The Lost or The Forgotten significantly increase your chances of a Devil Deal.

3. Sacrifice Rooms: Sacrifice Rooms offer a mechanic to boost your Devil Deal chance. Experiment with sacrificing health to see what effects it has on your current run.

4. Items that help: Certain items drastically increase Devil Room chance or force a Devil Room to appear:

   • Goat Head: Guarantees a Devil Room after the boss fight.
   • Book of Belial: Increases damage and Devil Deal chance.
   • Pentagram: Increases Devil Deal chance.
   • Black Candle: Prevents Curse of the Blind and increases Devil Deal chance.

Once you’ve found your Devil Room, hope Incubus is one of the items on offer! Be prepared to trade some health for it, but trust me, it’s usually worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Incubus

How good is Incubus in The Binding of Isaac?

Incubus is incredibly powerful. It effectively doubles your tear damage, as it fires tears simultaneously with you. This makes it one of the best offensive familiars in the game, capable of melting bosses and clearing rooms quickly.

What does Incubus scale with?

Incubus’s tears scale with your damage stat. The higher your damage, the harder Incubus hits. Therefore, stacking damage upgrades is crucial for maximizing its effectiveness.

Does Incubus inherit tear effects?

Yes, Incubus inherits almost all your tear effects, including tear rate, shot speed, range, and special effects like poison, freezing, and homing. This synergy makes it even more powerful and versatile.

Does Incubus affect tear delay?

No, Incubus does not affect your tear delay. It simply fires tears alongside you at your current tear rate.

Can Incubus spawn from Devil Beggars?

Yes, Incubus can be obtained from Devil Beggars if they pay out with a Devil Room item. It’s a rare occurrence, but it’s another potential avenue for acquiring this powerful familiar.

Does having multiple Incubuses stack?

Yes, having multiple Incubuses will stack your damage, further amplifying your offensive power. Finding ways to duplicate familiars can turn you into an unstoppable force.

Is Incubus better than Lil’ Brimstone?

The comparison between Incubus and Lil’ Brimstone depends on your playstyle and build. Incubus offers consistent doubled damage, while Lil’ Brimstone provides more range and penetration but requires charging. Both are top-tier familiars, but Incubus is generally considered more beginner-friendly due to its simplicity.

Can Incubus shoot through obstacles?

No, like your own tears, Incubus’s tears cannot pass through obstacles. This is where Lil’ Brimstone has an advantage.

Does the damage reduction from being “tainted” affect Incubus?

If you are playing a “Tainted” character with inherent damage reduction, then yes, the damage reduction will affect Incubus. Both your tears and Incubus’s tears will be subject to the same damage modifiers.

Can Incubus spawn in Greed Mode Devil Rooms?

Yes, Incubus can appear in Devil Rooms in Greed Mode, making it a viable (though potentially expensive) purchase.

Does Incubus work with strange attractor?

Yes, Incubus’s tears are affected by Strange Attractor. All the tears, including Incubus’s, will pull towards enemies. This can make some synergies incredibly potent.

What are some good synergies with Incubus?

Here are a few fantastic synergies:

• Ludovico Technique: Turns Incubus into a second, independently controlled tear.
• Brimstone: Give Incubus its own Brimstone laser.
• Mom’s Knife: Incubus gets its own knife to throw.
• Tech X: Incubus fires Tech X rings alongside you.
• ** любых слезах** Any tear effect such as poison, freeze, etc

Can I get Incubus as The Lost?

Absolutely! The Lost is actually one of the best characters to attempt to get Incubus due to their ability to take Devil Deals for free. Prioritize finding ways to survive without taking red heart damage.

Does Incubus get affected by familiars that copy you like BFFS! or Robo-Baby 2.0?

No, generally Incubus is not affected by familiars that copy you . The main reason is that Robo-Baby 2.0 and BFFS! don’t actually affect damage output.

Does the soul locket have an effect on Incubus?

No, the Soul Locket’s effect does not directly affect Incubus. The Soul Locket has the chance to spawn a soul heart when taking damage, adding defense to The Lost.

Ultimately, obtaining Incubus requires a combination of strategic play and a bit of luck. Focus on maximizing your Devil Room chance, explore every nook and cranny, and be prepared to make some difficult choices. Once you have this demonic ally by your side, you’ll be well on your way to conquering even the toughest challenges The Binding of Isaac has to offer.

Remember to always keep learning and exploring the game’s complex mechanics. Resources like the Games Learning Society, available at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/, can provide valuable insights into game design and learning through play. Explore the site, deepen your knowledge, and happy demon summoning!