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Medkit, 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.

Two seconds after taking a hit, you heal 20 plus 5% of your health. Each extra medkit heals another 5%.

Game text: «2 seconds after getting hurt, heal for 20 plus an additional 5% (+5% per stack) of maximum health.»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

Watch out: If you get hit again within 2 seconds, the wait starts over: weak if you are hit constantly.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
+5%+10%+15%+25%+50%

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

REX

the health he spends on skills triggers it at will.

Rejuvenation Rack

heals double.

// who uses it best

Survivors that use it best.

REX

the health he spends on skills triggers it.

// how to get it

How to get it.

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

Needs unlocking first with the challenge «Elite Slayer».

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Medkit do in Risk of Rain 2?

Two seconds after taking a hit, you heal 20 plus 5% of your health. Each extra medkit heals another 5%.

What happens if you pick up several Medkit?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.Watch out: If you get hit again within 2 seconds, the wait starts over: weak if you are hit constantly.

How do you get Medkit?

Drops from small chests, white printers and almost anything that gives items. Needs unlocking first with the challenge «Elite Slayer».

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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).