Cursed Shot is an item in the game The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. It is a passive item that has both positive and negative effects. When Isaac picks up Cursed Shot, there is a 100% chance to replace one of his regular tears with a cursed tear. The cursed tear is different from regular tears as it has a black color and a small cross on it. The cursed tear deals double damage compared to regular tears, making it useful for taking down tough enemies quickly. However, the cursed tear also has a chance to backfire and harm Isaac.

Cursed Eye

Grants charged tears that can be fired in a tight burst. Getting hit while charging will teleport Isaac to another room.

Quote

"Cursed charge shot"

Effects

• Grants charged tears which fires a tight burst of shots.
• • The full burst size is five shots.
  • Releasing all fire keys while not completely charged shoots fewer tears, depending on charge time.

  Synergies

  • Black Candle - Teleport effect is removed.
  • Holy Mantle - Losing Holy Mantle while charging Cursed Eye will not teleport Isaac.
  • Incubus - Incubus fires 3 tears for each one that normally would be fired, with no change in delay.
    Incubus now functions normally with this item, firing up to five shots depending on charge.
  • Marked - Tears are charged and automatically fired to varying levels depending on the distance between Isaac and the reticule. The firing rate is greatly increased without affecting the tears stat, even beyond normal maximum fire rate. The teleport effect is removed.
  • Neptunus - Tears charge over time while not firing. The teleport effect is removed.
  • Technology - Becomes a quick charging laser that shoots multiple lasers on release.
  • Technology 2 - Laser fires while charging Cursed Eye. Tear delay for the charge is unaffected by Tech 2. Allows Cain to fire normal tears.

  Found in

  • Red Chest
  • Secret Room
  • Treasure Room
  • Treasure Room (Greed Mode)

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  However, the cursed tear also has a chance to backfire and harm Isaac. This means that with each shot, there is a chance for Isaac to lose one heart of health. This curse effect can be mitigated by having certain items that grant immunity to self-damage or increase health.

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  Additionally, there is a chance that the cursed tear will not backfire and instead have a neutral effect. Overall, Cursed Shot adds a level of risk and reward to Isaac's tear attacks. In terms of gameplay strategy, players must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of using Cursed Shot. The increased damage can be a huge advantage, especially in boss fights and against larger enemies. However, the risk of losing health can make the item less desirable, especially if Isaac is low on health or does not have any health recovery items. It is worth noting that Cursed Shot synergizes with other items in the game. For example, the item Brimstone, which replaces Isaac's tears with a powerful beam attack, can benefit from Cursed Shot and deal even more damage. Therefore, players can strategically choose to pick up Cursed Shot if they have certain synergies to maximize its benefits. Overall, Cursed Shot is an interesting item that adds an element of risk to Isaac's tear attacks. It can provide a significant damage boost but also has the potential to harm Isaac. Players must carefully consider their current health and item combinations before deciding whether to pick up this item in The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+..

  Reviews for "The cursed shot challenge in Isaac: Test your skills with this difficult gameplay mode"

  1. Emily - 2 stars

  I found "Cursed shot isaac" to be quite disappointing. The writing was subpar, with many grammatical and spelling errors that made it difficult to follow the story. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard to connect with them on any emotional level. Additionally, the plot was predictable and lacked originality. Overall, I was not impressed with this book and wouldn't recommend it.

  2. Kevin - 1 star

  I had high hopes for "Cursed shot isaac", but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the story dragged on without any real payoff. The main character, Isaac, was unlikable and difficult to empathize with. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it hard to get invested in the conversations between characters. I found myself skimming through most of the book, hoping for something exciting to happen, but it never did. I was left feeling very unsatisfied with this read.

  3. Michelle - 2 stars

  "Cursed shot isaac" was not my cup of tea. The world-building was lackluster, and I struggled to visualize the settings and atmosphere. The descriptions were vague and lacked detail, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story. The relationship between Isaac and the other characters felt superficial and lacked chemistry. Additionally, the book had numerous plot holes that were never addressed, which was frustrating and made the story feel incomplete. Overall, I was disappointed by this novel and wouldn't recommend it to others.

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