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STASIS
Press the
D
button while aiming to fire Stasis at your target. Stasis makes enemies slow down,
leaving them vulnerable to attack. Stasis can be used in other ways while exploring, as well. Use it
to slow down fans or other quick-moving obstacles.
kINESIS
Kinesis lets you pick up objects and throw them out of your way—or at enemies. When you see
an object you want to move or throw, hold the
Q
button to aim at it and hold the
A
button to
grab and move it. Release the
A
button to drop it or press the
E
button to throw it wherever
you’re aiming. You can also twist open doors and locks by using torque on them with multiple taps
of the
A
button while engaged with Kinesis.
RESOURcES
Use resources to create weapons and craft items at the Bench. Equip Scavenger Bots to locate
hidden caches of resources. When the Scavenger Bots are successful, the resources become
available the next time you’re at a Bench. If you choose to sell certain crafted items at the Bench,
you’ll receive a refund of half of the resources that went into crafting the items. View resources on
the right side of the inventory screen.
ScAVENGER BOTS
Scavenger Bots are devices designed to help you locate resource caches. Resource caches emit
an audible ping; listen closely to the sounds around you to know when to equip the Scavenger Bot.
To equip a Scavenger Bot, simply press the directional button
C
and select it from among
your weapons.
Hold the
Q
button to aim with the Scavenger Bot and look for resources. The Scavenger Bot
screen acts as a type of compass, so arrows that point up or down are an indication that you need
to ascend or descend floors. The radar informs you if you’re facing the correct direction. When
you’re close to resources, the Scavenger Bot display pulses and signals audibly. Fire with the
E
button to release the Scavenger Bot and let it locate the resources for you. The resources
will automatically be available the next time you’re at a Bench. Placing a Scavenger Bot away
from the target area results in a smaller bounty of resources.
To check the status of a Scavenger Bot, open the RIG Display and select the
Scavenger Bot screen.
RESOURcE
INTEGRATION GEAR
The Resource Integration Gear (RIG) helps you keep tabs on your health and Stasis recharge.
H EA LTH
The spinal display glows to reveal your overall health, with a full bar indicating good health. As
you take damage, the bar shortens and changes color. Yellow means that you have less than
half of your health. Red means that you have less than a quarter of your health and are in critical
condition. Use a Med Pack to restore some health. When you die, the game automatically reloads
from your last checkpoint.
STASIS
Your current stock of Stasis is indicated by the half-circle on Isaac’s back to the right of his spinal
column. When full, the half-circle is colored blue and completely filled in. As you use Stasis, it
decreases in size and changes color. Press the
D
button to recharge your Stasis and consume
an item.
INVENTORY/RIG dISPLAY
The Inventory/RIG display lets you view your weapons, key items, and resources. Press the
SELECT button to view your inventory and scroll with the
W
button and the
R
button to see
your Mission objectives, Database, and Scavenger Bots.
Opening the RIG display does not pause the game. You can continue moving Isaac with this
translucent display open or press the
A
button to exit the display. Aiming with the
Q
button
also closes the display.
INVENTORY
The inventory screen displays items such as Med Packs and ammo clips in the central inventory
section, with weapons and key items on the left and resources on the right. Select any item and
choose MOVE or DROP to give it a new home in your inventory or eliminate it and make space for
more items. If you want to consume a Med Pack instantly to increase health, select it and choose
USE. You can also choose GIVE to hand your items to your partner in co-op games.
