Buff Items

Discover how to utilize buffs effectively in Slitterhead. Learn about the possession mechanic and how it grants temporary advantages to overcome enemies and progress through the game.

Slitterhead's core gameplay revolves around possessing different human bodies to fight against the titular monsters. While not traditional 'buffs' in the sense of consumable items, newly possessed bodies grant temporary advantages that are crucial for combat.

• Possession Buff: When you possess a new body, it receives a temporary buff. This is the primary mechanic for gaining an edge in combat. The game's tutorial explicitly states that players should be rapidly body-switching to take advantage of this buff.
• Combat Strategy: To effectively use this mechanic, players are encouraged to switch bodies frequently, especially when overwhelmed. This allows you to reapply the temporary buff and gain an advantage over enemies.
• Resource Management: The game frames the 'slack-jawed generic twats' (civilians) as the primary resource for possession. The abundance of these NPCs ensures that players can continuously switch bodies and maintain the possession buff during encounters.