Transcendence

Transcendence is a new item in Risk of Rain 2. On pickup, it replaces all of the player's health into rechargeable shields, which can be regenerated instantly by avoiding damage for 7 seconds. Any health gained afterwards by leveling up or picking up items will be converted into shield.

Because shields cannot be healed outside of recharging naturally, it prevents the user from getting healed. They can still be healed for N'kuhana's Opinion, but since the orbs spawned from it will only deal 1 damage, this is not very useful.

Tougher Times will allow the user to have a chance to recharge shields in combat. Stacking 3 Old War Stealthkit will guarantee the user enough time while cloaked to regain their shields out of danger.