Which items permanently increase max health?
There are 10 items that raise your max health permanently.
The biggest boost from a single item is Giant Mitochondrion (+100) and Atlantean Worm Heart (+100).
Using one of each raises your max health by +590 in total.
Items That Permanently Increase Max Health (10)
Eating (using) these raises your max health for good, sorted by the biggest boost. Unlike normal food buffs, the effect never wears off.
| Item | Max health | Rarity | How to get | As a cooking ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giant Mitochondrion |
+100 (permanent) | Epic | Not confirmed | — |
 Atlantean Worm Heart |
+100 (permanent) | Epic | Boss drop | +100 (permanent) |
 Starlight Nautilus |
+100 (permanent) | Legendary | Fishing | +100 (permanent) |
 Oblidra's Heart |
+70 (permanent) | Epic | Not confirmed | +70 (permanent) |
 Amber Larva |
+50 (permanent) | Epic | Not confirmed | +50 (permanent) |
 Paradise Fruit Basket |
+50 (permanent) | Epic | Not confirmed | — |
 Splendid Amalgam |
+40 (permanent) | Epic | Not confirmed | — |
 Golden Chocolate |
+28 (permanent) | Epic | Event | — |
 Anniversary Cake |
+27 (permanent) | Uncommon | Crafting | — |
 Giant Mushroom |
+25 (permanent) | Rare | Not confirmed | +25 (permanent) |
Amounts are the values in the game data. This is separate from the temporary "max health" buff that normal dishes give.
Tips for Raising Max Health Permanently
- Collect the biggest boosts first. Items near the top of the table add a lot with just one. The source tags show where to get each one.
- Don't miss seasonal event items. Event-only items can only be obtained while the event is running. Check the seasonal event list for anything you missed.
- Grow what you can farm. Crop effects are in the crops list, and cooked effects in the food effects list.
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