Bloody Hand life steal and the self-hit

Budget for the recurring self damage

Editorial purchase advice based on the facts and interaction source cited on this page.

Bloody Hand combines life steal, damage scaling from life steal, and recurring damage to the player. Our editorial purchase test starts with recovery during the worst part of the next wave. A loadout that heals easily while shooting ordinary enemies may struggle when it cannot land attacks on a durable target. The recurring health loss continues to matter in that interval. The unique field and one copy limit should be read as restrictions, rather than extrapolating a multiple Hand damage engine.

The source describes self damage triggering on hurt effects, including Bull's interaction, while consuming Tardigrade protection. That trade deserves a separate decision from the attractive damage line. On a shield dependent Wounded run, spending the protection on self damage undermines the defensive plan. Triangle of Power is another conflict because the recurring damage spends its temporary damage bonus. The specific interaction is what matters, not a general label saying these items are offensive or defensive.

For Danger 5 or Nightmare, our recommendation is to establish sustainable recovery before adding a permanent self damage cost. Keep enough health to survive an enemy hit on top of that cost, and avoid using a high theoretical life steal value as proof that attacks will always connect. Bull can consider the trigger engine, while ranged characters must consider firing opportunities during retreat. The relevant question is whether the whole loop remains functional when contact, movement, and a delayed kill interrupt it.

• Bull on hurt loop
• Wounded shield plan
• Tardigrade shield interaction
• Triangle of Power conflict