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Satanic Bible

Spill your heart's blood to call down a pillar of hellfire.

Satanic Bible

The Satanic Bible is an active item in The Binding of Isaac. When used, it deals massive damage to all enemies in the current room. It costs one full heart container to activate (or half a heart if Isaac has the Bookworm transformation). The item recharges by clearing rooms or using batteries. It is a high-risk, high-reward tool best saved for when the player is at full health or has a way to regenerate health, such as the Yum Heart or a stockpile of soul hearts.

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Active Item (Book)
First appears
The Binding of Isaac (original)

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Reader's Guide

The Satanic Bible is an active item that, when used, deals massive damage to all enemies in the current room. It costs one full heart container to activate (or half a heart if Isaac has the Bookworm transformation). That makes it a risky tool—best saved for when you're at full health or have a way to regenerate, like the Yum Heart or a stockpile of soul hearts. It's a one-time-use per room, but recharges by clearing rooms or using batteries. It shines against bosses or crowded rooms, where its area-of-effect can wipe the floor clean. Smart players pair it with items that grant invincibility frames (like the Book of Shadows) or damage multipliers (like Satanic Bible + Brimstone for a truly unholy combo). The Satanic Bible rewards a glass-cannon playstyle: trade health for instant crowd control. It's not for the faint of heart, but for those who dare, it's a lifeline in the depths of the basement.

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