Temporary boosts (like the card or Devil card) become permanent stat increases. Red Stew
Because it locks stats at their highest point, it is generally most effective when found early or before picking up massive "stat-down" items. Top Synergies Item/Effect Interaction with Rock Bottom Soy Milk [S33E9] Rock Bottom
The game maintains a "hidden" internal stat. If you have 5.0 damage and use a temporary boost to hit 10.0, your damage stays at 10.0 even after the boost ends. However, to increase it to 11.0, your hidden stat must first climb back up from its natural level to surpass 10.0. Temporary boosts (like the card or Devil card)
Negative stat pills are ignored, but you still gain the damage bonus from the item. Unlocking Rock Bottom If you have 5
Once a stat (like Damage or Tears) hits a certain number, it will never drop below that point, even if you take items or pills that usually cause a "stat down".
The massive temporary damage boost does not decay over time as it normally would.
Provides a massive Tears up without the usual heavy Damage multiplier penalty.