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Shooting in one direction increases Isaac's rate of fire until the cap is reached. As soon as Isaac changes direction or stops shooting, rate of fire is reset to its normal amount.
Quote
"Intensifying tears"
Effects
- Tear delay gradually decreases as the player shoots in one direction. Accuracy also decreases as the fire rate increases.
- At max "charge", it will reduce tear delay by half, rounding down.
- Rate of fire returns to its original value if Isaac stops firing, changes firing directions, uses an active item, or is hit.
- Being hit, changing rooms, and using items no longer reset the Epiphora bonus.
- During the delay when transitioning between rooms, picking up an item, or using an active item, it's possible to change the firing direction without resetting the bonus.
Synergies
- Continuum - Reduces the need to change firing direction allowing Isaac to maintain the increased rate of fire.
- Dr. Fetus - Firing bombs continually will decrease tear delay, although doing so is not recommended since it increases the risk of self-damage.
- Ipecac - Firing bombs continually will decrease tear delay, although doing so is not recommended since it increases the risk of self-damage.
- How to Jump - Changing firing direction while jumping does not reset the bonus, similar to when changing rooms.
- Incubus - Incubus's fire rate will match Isaac's.
- The Ludovico Technique - Fire rate increases while moving the tear in one direction; it has a negligible effect during normal gameplay.
- Marked - Rate of fire only increases so long as the mark is continuously moved in one direction.
- Rubber Cement - Reduces the need to change firing direction allowing Isaac to maintain the increased rate of fire.
- Rock Bottom - Isaac will never lose the benefits of Epiphora, even after he stops firing. This effectively makes Epiphora substantial tears up.
- Tractor Beam - Fire rate still increases when shooting in one direction, but will stay on the line (i.e. no loss in accuracy).
- Loki's Horns - Allows for firing in multiple directions at once, decreasing need to change firing direction.
- Mom's Eye - Allows for firing in multiple directions at once, decreasing need to change firing direction.
Found in
- Treasure Room
- Treasure Room (Greed Mode)