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Cautious Slug, 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.

Cautious Slug
Common item (white)

When you are out of combat, you heal faster (+3 health per second). Each extra slug adds 3 more.

Game text: «Increases base health regeneration by +3 hp/s (+3 hp/s per stack) while outside of combat.»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

Watch out: What matters is not taking damage, not stopping your attacks (the game says «out of combat», which is wrong).

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
3 /s6 /s9 /s15 /s30 /s

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Rejuvenation Rack

doubles the regeneration.

Huntress

she fights at range and gets hit little: the slug is almost always on.

// 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 Cautious Slug do in Risk of Rain 2?

When you are out of combat, you heal faster (+3 health per second). Each extra slug adds 3 more.

What happens if you pick up several Cautious Slug?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.Watch out: What matters is not taking damage, not stopping your attacks (the game says «out of combat», which is wrong).

How do you get Cautious Slug?

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).