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Transcendence, in depth.

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

// what it does

What it does.

Transcendence
Lunar item (blue)

All your health becomes shield, which refills if you avoid hits for a while, and you get 50% more. Each extra one, 25% more.

Game text: «Convert all but 1 health into regenerating shields. Gain 50% (+25% per stack) maximum health.»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

Watch out: Healing items become nearly useless. Damage over time delays shield regeneration.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
+50%+75%+100%+150%+275%

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Seeker

in Sojourn the damage goes to shield and does not count toward being kicked out.

Plasma Shrimp

you always have shield: missiles on every hit.

Personal Shield Generator

shield on shield.

// who uses it best

Survivors that use it best.

Seeker

in Sojourn the damage goes to shield and does not count toward being kicked out.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Bought with Lunar Coins: 1 at Lunar Pods on the maps, 2 in the Bazaar Between Time.

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

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Transcendence do in Risk of Rain 2?

All your health becomes shield, which refills if you avoid hits for a while, and you get 50% more. Each extra one, 25% more.

What happens if you pick up several Transcendence?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.Watch out: Healing items become nearly useless. Damage over time delays shield regeneration.

How do you get Transcendence?

Bought with Lunar Coins: 1 at Lunar Pods on the maps, 2 in the Bazaar Between Time. 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).