He is Coming: Cauldron & Food Guide
Written by Michael Owen | He is Coming
Cauldrons let you combine food in He Is Coming to create stronger single items with stacked effects. Adding a Honeycomb makes the result even more powerful, often doubling or upgrading the outcome.
You’ll find Cauldrons during runs. Use them wisely to prep for bosses or refill your strength before a tough floor.
Please note this guide is a WIP.
Common Food & Honeycomb Effects
Cherry Bomb
Effect: At battle start, deal 1 damage twice
With Honeycomb: At turn start, deal 1 damage three times
Redwood Roast
Effect: Gain 5 health
With Honeycomb: Double your max health
Spiny Chestnut
Effect: Gain 3 thorns at battle start
With Honeycomb: Still 3 thorns, but thorns deal double damage
Vampiric Wine
Effect: When wounded, heal 4 health
With Honeycomb: When wounded, heal 30 health
Rare Food Effects
Stone Steak
Effect: At battle start, if your health is full, gain 5 armor
With Honeycomb: Gain 15 armor normally, plus another 15 if health is full
Cauldron Strategy
Combining any two food items merges both effects into one item. The effects stack, making it a solid idea to pair recovery with defense, or thorns with healing.
If you throw in a Honeycomb, it adds the honey version of each effect on top. You’ll usually only find a few Honeycombs per run, so save them for high-impact food like Vampiric Wine or Redwood Roast.
Final Blurb
The Cauldron system in He Is Coming gives you control over your build in a roguelike run. Use food early to survive, but save Honeycombs for runs you’re ready to win.
Power combos like Spiny Chestnut + Vampiric Wine + Honeycomb can carry you through the final bosses.
FAQ
Can you combine more than two food items at once?
No, only two at a time, plus an optional Honeycomb.
Do effects always trigger if combined?
Yes, both effects activate as described, unless conditions like full health aren't met.
Is there a way to reverse or uncombine food?
No, once you use the Cauldron, the result is permanent for that run.
Are there other Honeycomb effects outside the Cauldron?
No, Honeycombs are only used at Cauldrons to enhance food combinations.
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