Unveiling the Divine Arsenal: Top-Rated Rosary Beads in Blasphemous 2
Discover the essential Rosary Beads in Blasphemous 2! From the potent Deformed Rat Skull to the sacred Pewter Tears, explore the top-ranked beads that offer unique benefits and enhance your gameplay Unleash their power and conquer the twisted world that awaits you
Highlights
Rosary Beads in Blasphemous 2 provide various buffs and resistances to players, enhancing the bonuses they already receive.
A total of 27 Rosary Beads are scattered throughout the game's religious areas, waiting to be discovered by players.
These Rosary Beads possess different levels of rarity, each with unique effects that are either more powerful or less potent, determined by the icons displayed beneath their respective names.
In Blasphemous 2, Rosary Beads make a comeback, providing additional buffs and resistances alongside the benefits already obtained from Altairpieces Statues and Resonance combinations. Scattered throughout the disturbing religious locations, players can discover around 27 Rosary Beads in total.
Furthermore, Rosary Beads are available in different levels of rarity, where the strength of each Bead's effect varies based on the icons displayed beneath its name. Keeping this in consideration, we will now explore the most powerful Rosary Bead choices, ranking them against one another.
8 Deformed Rat Skull
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Deformed Rat Skull | Slightly increases Martyrdom Points earned |
Commencing with a smaller enhancement, behold the Deformed Rat Skull. This serves as an ideal illustration to discuss the notion that most Rosary effects in this game encompass multiple items that bestow varying degrees of said effect. Each item grants either a 'Slight' augmentation, a general 'Increase', or a 'Significant' increase to the desired attribute. Despite the Deformed Rat Skull providing only a slight increase in Martyrdom Points, any bonus to the acquisition of Marks of Martyrdom Points is invaluable. This is especially true considering the substantial number of Marks of Martyrdom players will need to unlock all Altairpiece slots and Weapon Memories.
7 Concentrated Sphere Of Guilt
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Concentrated Sphere of Guilt | Significantly reduces the amount of guilt the Penitent One drops upon death |
This item is specifically recommended for Blasphemous 2 players who frequently experience death and respawn at save points. This is likely a significant portion of the player base, considering the game's challenging nature. When the main character, the Penitent One, dies in Blasphemous 2, they leave behind guilt at the location of their death. Players must then return to retrieve this guilt in order to replenish their Fervour bar. However, the absence of guilt greatly diminishes the Penitent One's Fervour bar, which can be quite challenging, depending on the player's starting weapon. Fortunately, equipping the Concentrated Sphere of Guilt allows the Penitent One to retain a larger amount of guilt upon death. Surprisingly, this is actually beneficial in the world of Blasphemous 2.
6 Miniature Pincushion
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Miniature Pincushion | Significantly reduces the damage of traps and falls |
Although not excessively abundant, the presence of traps in Blasphemous 2 is sufficient to instill unease in players. Moreover, these traps are often strategically placed, compelling players to either vanquish enemies in order to evade nearby traps or elude traps to conquer nearby adversaries.
With the Miniature Pin Cushion,
5 Obolus of Proximo
that will be somewhat alleviated. It doesn't completely eliminate the harm inflicted on the Penitent One from traps and falls, as that would be excessive. However, it does noticeably decrease the amount of damage caused by those traps.
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Obolus of Proximo | Significantly increases the Tears of Atonement gained |
If one were to compare the importance of the Marks of Martyrdom to the Tears of Atonement in Blasphemous 2, the majority of players would prioritize the Marks. While the Marks of Martyrdom have limited usage, their impact on the player's character is significant in the areas where they are utilized. On the other hand, the Tears of Atonement serve primarily for purchasing items from NPC Shops and have few other practical uses, typically lacking dire significance. However, when equipped with the Obolus of Proximo, players inadvertently accumulate a vast hoard of Tears of Atonement.
4 Any Of The 'Significant' Elemental Resistance Beads
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Imprint of Scalopendra | Significantly increases resistance to Fire damage |
| Sphere Kissed by the Storm | Significantly increases resistance to Lightning damage |
| Scratched Face from the Canvas | Significantly increases resistance to Mystical damage |
| Compass of the Stranded | Significantly increases resistance to Miasma damage |
| Votive Offering Claimed by Rust | Significantly increases elemental resistance |
In Blasphemous 2, players can discover various Rosary Beads that focus on elemental resistance. Examples include Imprint of Scalopendra, Scratched Face from the Canvas, Compass of the Stranded, and many more. While beads that slightly enhance resistance to elements like Miasma, Fire, or Mystical damage may not have a significant impact, those that provide a general increase or significant increase are definitely worth equipping. To demonstrate their effectiveness, players can effortlessly switch their Rosary Beads to the ones with elemental resistance that aligns with the boss they are currently facing. By using these beads during the boss fight, the difference in damage taken will become immediately apparent.
3 Embossed Rat Skull
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Embossed Rat Skull | Significantly increases Martyrdom Points earned |
Moving on to the upgraded version of the Deformed Rat Skull, the effect remains fairly simple. Therefore, for the same reason as equipping the Deformed Rat Skull, players aiming to collect as many Marks of Martyrdom as possible, in the shortest amount of time, should continue to use this item. It is important to note that once players progress to a certain point in Blasphemous 2, this Rosary Bead will likely become obsolete and will no longer be equipped. However, until that point, which will likely be a considerable amount of time, it is difficult to find a valid reason to unequip it.
2 Chisel-Engraved Wounds
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Chisel-Engraved Wounds | Emits a ghostly sound when approaching hidden corners |
Introducing the Chisel-Engraved Wounds, the ultimate tool for uncovering mysteries and secrets. Obtaining this item involves a meticulous process of presenting a specific object to an NPC. Once obtained, players tend to keep it equipped at all times due to its sheer usefulness. However, it's worth noting that while this Rosary Bead greatly aids in the detection of secrets, its guidance isn't always pinpoint accurate. As a result, players often find themselves immersed in a captivating yet frustrating quest to pinpoint the exact location suggested by the ethereal sound they hear.
1 Pewter Tears
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Pewter Tears | Significantly increases all resistance to all physical damage. |
Introducing Pewter Tears, the ultimate elemental resistance item in Blasphemous 2. In a world dominated by relentless physical damage, any means of reducing it becomes invaluable. Pewter Tears step up to the challenge by significantly diminishing the impact of physical harm on the Penitent One. While this might not be a game-changer against the mighty bosses who rely heavily on elemental attacks, it proves to be a game-changer against the countless common enemies scattered across the map. When engaged in prolonged battles, where every second counts for survival, Pewter Tears become an indispensable asset. Whether wielding one of the three available weapons, the Penitent One will undoubtedly seek out these lifesaving relics.
Blasphemous 2 is available for PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
