Overview
Hollow Heart is a B Tier consumable support card permanently increasing max HP by +3 at cost 1. One-time use, but the max HP increase is permanent. Primary role is as the Bloody Tear evolution component — foundational in Poe builds and HP-management strategies.
Since Bloody Tear's lifesteal scales with damage (and higher max HP creates more buffer for experimentation), stacking multiple Hollow Hearts before evolution significantly amplifies the sustained combat strategy.
Evolution Use
Hollow Heart + Whip → Bloody Tear
In Bloody Tear runs, secure both. Use all Hollow Hearts except the evolution copy before evolving — the pre-stacked HP immediately benefits Bloody Tear's lifesteal buffer.
Why Run Hollow Heart
- Cost-1 permanent max HP +3 (consumable but lasting effect)
- Required Bloody Tear evolution component
- Foundation of Poe max HP stacking
- Pre-stack HP before Bloody Tear to maximize lifesteal sustainability
Synergies
- Whip: direct Bloody Tear evolution component
- Poe: max HP stacking directly converts to power
- Experimental Medicine Arcana: HP recovery combination
- Soul Eater: HP drain weapons benefit from higher max HP buffer
Tier Summary
General: B / Bloody Tear builds + Poe builds: Mandatory
Consumable nature limits reuse, but permanent max HP increase reliably improves survival. Particularly strong synergy with lifesteal-type weapons (Bloody Tear, Soul Eater).