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Bison Steak, in depth.

Common item (white). What the game says, what it really does, what each copy adds and what it pairs with.

// what it does

What it does.

Bison Steak
Common item (white)

You get 25 more health. Each extra steak adds 25.

Game text: «Increases maximum health by 25 (+25 per stack).»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

Watch out: It is added before percent-health items. With one Shaped Glass, each steak gives half.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
255075125250

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

False Son

more max health, more Growth.

Infusion

max health on max health.

// who uses it best

Survivors that use it best.

False Son

more max health, more Growth.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Drops from small chests, white printers and almost anything that gives items.

Unlocked from the start: it can show up in any run.

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Bison Steak do in Risk of Rain 2?

You get 25 more health. Each extra steak adds 25.

What happens if you pick up several Bison Steak?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.Watch out: It is added before percent-health items. With one Shaped Glass, each steak gives half.

How do you get Bison Steak?

Drops from small chests, white printers and almost anything that gives items. Unlocked from the start: it can show up in any run.

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Sources: the game's English text (name and description), the Risk of Rain 2 wiki (riskofrain2.wiki.gg: this item's page, read on 31 October 2026; numbers, stacking formula and notes) and the wiki's survivor pages. The plain-words text and the synergies are ours. Icons: Risk of Rain 2 (Hopoo Games / Gearbox).