Spice

 is an active item with a unique mechanic: after being found and used once, will start replacing weapons, items, and pickups from chests, room drops, and shops. This effect happens more frequently the more is used.

Effects

 * On the first use:
 * Adds 1 heart container.
 * Increases the player's speed by 20%.
 * Decreases shot spread by 25%.
 * Increases curse by 0.5.
 * Adds a chance that Spice will replace other items and pickups.
 * On the second use:
 * Adds 1 heart container.
 * Slows down enemy bullets by 10%.
 * Improves firing speed by 20%.
 * Increases curse by 1.
 * Increases the chance that Spice will replace other items and pickups.
 * On the third use:
 * Removes 1 heart container.
 * Slows down enemy bullets by another 5%.
 * Increases damage by 20%.
 * Increases curse by 1.
 * Increases the chance that Spice will replace other items and pickups.
 * On the fourth use:
 * Removes 1 heart container.
 * Increases damage by 15%.
 * Increases shot spread by 10%.
 * Increases curse by 1.
 * Increases the chance that Spice will replace other items and pickups.
 * On the fifth and following uses:
 * Removes 1 heart container.
 * Increases damage by 15%.
 * Increases shot spread by 10%.
 * Increases curse by 1.



Trivia

 * This item is a reference to Dune. In the novel, Spice is a highly addictive drug that gives heightened awareness and considerably increased longevity, but withdrawal is fatal.