Tech X

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Reader's Guide

Tech X is an active item that replaces Isaac's tears with a charged laser ring. The player can hold the fire button to charge the ring, increasing its size and damage. When released, the ring expands outward, piercing through enemies and obstacles. This makes it ideal for clearing crowded rooms or shredding bosses. The ring's size and damage scale with Isaac's damage stat, so any damage upgrade turns it into an even more devastating weapon. In practice, you'll want to time your charges carefully: a quick tap fires a small ring for single targets, while a full charge sweeps the room. Synergies with items that boost tear rate or damage can create powerful combinations.

Did You Know?

• Tech X was introduced in the Afterbirth+ expansion, which was developed after the original Flash-based game's limitations prevented further expansion.
• The item's charged laser ring can be held to increase its size and damage before release, making it effective for both single targets and room-wide clearing.
• Tech X's ring scales with Isaac's damage stat, meaning any damage upgrade turns it into an even more devastating weapon.
• The item is found in the Treasure Room and Greed Mode Treasure Room item pools.
• Tech X requires 12 rooms of charging between uses, as it is an active item.