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Every item in Peak serves an important purpose. Some are vital survival tools, aiding your injuries or keeping your tummy full to keep you climbing for longer. Others can jeopardize an entire expedition in an instant. Depending on who you’re playing with, the latter can be dangerous–there’s always that one player who won’t hesitate to create a TikTok-worthy moment.
Here’s the trick with items in Peak: While the game tells you its name, it doesn’t actually explain what an item does. Some are easy enough to guess from looks alone, but more often than not, you should be wary of using something to avoid being penalized or affecting the run by accident. Don’t fret, though–if you’re wondering what things like the book of bones or the shroomberries do, the list below includes every item in Peak and what they do, so you can have a helpful page at hand to dispel doubts in the group chat.
Peak Items List and What They Do
The list includes every item up to the Roots update of Peak, which was officially released on November 5. There have been quite a few smaller patches, but by and large, here are all the items available thus far. Note that we’re skipping most of the food, as their purpose is largely self-explanatory.
| Item | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ancient Effigy | Revives any dead player or players. |
| Ancient Idol | You gain invulnerability to everything… as long as you hold it, that is. |
| Antidote | Cures poison partially |
| Anti-rope Cannon | When shot at a surface, it releases a rope that “falls” upwards instead, starting from the point of impact. |
| Anti-rope Spool | It releases a rope that “falls” upwards instead. |
| Backpack | It can carry up to four items |
| Bandages | Restores health partially. |
| Berrynana | You can throw it on the ground to cause other people to fall. |
| Big Lollipop | Grants infinite stamina for about seven seconds, and inflicts the drowsy status immediately after. |
| Bing Bong | Basically just a cute plushie, and part of a tough achievement that involves finishing a run while carrying it, in a similar fashion to Gnome Chompski in Left 4 Dead 2. |
| Binoculars | No abnormal effect here. They’re just binoculars. |
| Blowgun | Shoots a dart that clears negative status except for the curse status. The player who receives the shot will be temporarily drowsy. |
| Blue Shroomberry | Random bad effect. |
| Book of Bones | Turns a player into a skeleton, becoming immune to most status illnesses. |
| Bounce Fungus | Creates a mushroom platform when thrown at a surface, making for a good spot to rest while climbing. |
| Bugle | Plays a song, or heinous sounds, depending on your taste. If you use it around the capybaras in Alpine, you’ll get an achievement. |
| Bugle of Friendship | Boosts everybody’s stamina momentarily. |
| Cactus | It does nothing, but beware of its thorns if you throw it around. |
| Chain Launcher | Shoots a chain to the spot you’re aiming at. Be mindful of your current stamina before committing to it. |
| Checkpoint Flag | Creates a respawn checkpoint for one use, available to whoever placed the flag. |
| Cloud Fungus | Creates a platform in mid-air. |
| Compass | Points north, which matches the peak of the mountain. |
| Conch | It does nothing. You can throw it at your friends if you want, though. |
| Cure-All | Cures all negative statuses. |
| Cursed Skull | Heals allies at the expense of your own health. |
| Dynamite | Causes an explosion, which can also cook items. |
| Energy Drink | Increases speed momentarily while inflicting the drowsy status afterward. |
| Faerie Lantern | Gets rid of all negative statuses. It doesn’t help with hunger. |
| First Aid Kit | If injured, it restores all of your health, while also curing poison. |
| Flare | This emits a big smoke cloud that alerts others of your location. It’s also used at the peak to call the helicopter. |
| Flying Disk | You can just have some fun with this. |
| Fortified Milk | You become immune to fall damage for around 15 seconds. |
| Green Shroomberry | Random bad effect |
| Heat Pack | When used, it gradually removes cold for some time. Useful for blizzards in the Alpine biome. |
| Lantern | Emits light, and its heat also removes cold gradually. |
| Magic Bean | It summons a beanstalk, which is great for climbing. |
| Mandrake | Removes curse if eaten, but it will also scream out loud and cause drowsiness for a few seconds. |
| Pandora’s Lunchbox | It removes all negative effects upon use, but you also get a random assortment of new effects, which can be either positive or negative. Thanks, Pandora. |
| Parasol | Along with protecting you from the sun, you can use it for gliding. |
| Pirate’s Compass | Points toward suitcases nearby. |
| Piton | Adds a piton on any suitable surface that you can grab onto to restore stamina. |
| Portable Stove | Useful for cooking items and reducing cold. |
| Purple Shroomberry | Grants either a good or a bad effect at random. |
| Red Shroomberry | Random good effect. |
| Remedy Fungus | It creates a healing mist when thrown against the ground. If you’re playing with others, make sure you’re all gathered together first. |
| Rescue Claw | Another grapple hook, but this one is to grab teammates at a distance, either conscious or unconscious. |
| Rope Cannon | Shoots a harpoon to where you’re aiming, which releases a rope in the place of impact. |
| Rope Spool | Releases a rope. You can adjust the height and, once ready, press the action button again to anchor it to the surface you’re standing on so it stays in place. |
| Torch | A great source of light, albeit limited. |
| Scout Cannon | You can shoot yourself from a long distance with it. |
| Scout Efficy | Revives another player. If more than one player is dead, the item picks one at random. |
| Scoutmaster’s Bugle | If you’re playing solo, using this rare bugle summons the Scoutmaster. Useful for an achievement. |
| Scroll | There’s a chance of seeing them at the summit of biomes. You can use them to create Torn Pages. |
| Shelf Fungus | It creates a mushroom platform when thrown at a surface, great for climbing or to provide an extra platform when attempting long jumps. |
| Strange Gem | It does nothing. At least for now. |
| Torn Page | Mostly for an achievement, which tasks you with collecting eight Torn Pages. |
| Weird Shroom | No weird side effects, it just restores your health partially. |
| Yellow Shroomberry | Random good effect. |
| More to come at some point | There’ll likely be more items added in the future. |
That’s all the items available in Peak at the time of writing. Have fun climbing!
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All Items in Peak Explained: Book of Bones, Shroomberries, and more
The Book of Bones: Ancient Knowledge Unlocked
The Book of Bones is one of the most intriguing and valuable items in Peak. This ancient tome holds study-worthy pages filled with forgotten wisdom about survival, crafting, and supernatural phenomena you encounter within Peak’s unique world.
What is the Book of Bones?
the Book of Bones is a rare collectible item that often appears in mysterious ruins or hidden caches. it contains recipes, spells, or lore snippets that enhance your understanding of other in-game items and mechanics.
Key Features and Uses
- Unlock advanced crafting recipes: Gain access to exclusive items and resources.
- Boost knowledge points: Progress faster in skill trees related to magic or survival.
- Story expansion: Learn secrets that reveal Peak’s deeper lore and mysteries.
Practical Tips for Using the Book of Bones
- Store it safely to avoid accidental loss-you might need it for crafting rare,powerful equipment.
- Combine knowledge from the Book of Bones with other rare materials like shroomberries to create potent consumables.
- Use it in specific locations known as knowledge altars to increase its effectiveness.
Shroomberries: Vital Survival and Crafting Ingredient
Shroomberries are one of the most sought-after natural resources in Peak for survival enthusiasts and crafters alike. These peculiar berries grow in shaded, humid biomes, making them a bit challenging to find but worth every effort.
What Makes Shroomberries Special?
Shroomberries hold unique properties that make them essential for various purposes:
- Restore health and stamina when consumed.
- Component ingredient in many healing potions and antidotes.
- Used in crafting elixirs that boost environmental resistance, such as cold or poison protection.
How to Harvest and Store Shroomberries
- look for clusters near large fungi and wet forest floors.
- Harvest carefully without damaging the surrounding plant life to ensure future growth.
- Keep them refrigerated or in sealed containers for longer shelf life in your inventory.
Other Vital Items in Peak and Their Uses
The world of Peak is rich with diverse items that players can collect, utilize, and master for better gameplay outcomes. Below is a categorized overview of key item types and examples:
| Item Category | Examples | Main Uses | Location Found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting materials | Iron Ore, Bone Shards, Wood Logs | Used to create tools, weapons, and building structures | Mines, Skeleton bodies, Forests |
| Consumables | Shroomberries, Healing Herbs, energy Roots | Health restoration, stamina boost, resistance against status effects | Forests, Swamps, Grasslands |
| Rare Artifacts | Book of Bones, Crystal Talismans, Ancient Coins | unlock lore, enhance abilities, trade at special vendors | Ruins, Hidden caves, Special event drops |
| Tools & Equipment | Axes, Pickaxes, Lanterns | Resource gathering, exploration, combat | Crafted or found as loot |
benefits of Understanding All Items in Peak
Knowledge is power when navigating peak’s complex environment. Familiarity with all items such as the Book of Bones and Shroomberries can dramatically improve gameplay experience by:
- Improving resource management: Know wich items are essential and prioritize collection.
- Enhancing crafting efficiency: Combine complementary materials to create powerful gear.
- Boosting survival chances: Use consumables wisely to stay alive against environmental hazards and enemies.
- Maximizing story and lore exploration: Unlock hidden secrets and quests by using rare items strategically.
Case Study: Using Book of Bones and Shroomberries Together
Consider a player scenario where combining knowledge from the Book of Bones and Shroomberries leads to the creation of the Potion of Vigor, a healing and stamina-enhancing concoction. This potion is highly effective during long expeditions or battles where endurance is critical.
- Step 1: Obtain the Book of Bones from a hidden shrine.
- Step 2: gather a sufficient amount of Shroomberries from damp forest biomes.
- Step 3: Follow the ancient crafting recipe found in the book.
- Step 4: Use the potion wisely in survival situations to maintain peak performance.
This synergy highlights how understanding item-specific mechanics not only empowers players but creates meaningful gameplay moments.
Frist-Hand Experience Tips from Peak veterans
- Track your inventory: Always note where you store high-value items like the Book of Bones to avoid losing them during intense gameplay.
- Harvest sustainably: Shroomberries regenerate slowly-avoid overharvesting in one spot.
- Experiment with combinations: Many items in Peak have hidden synergy that can be discovered only through hands-on crafting and usage.
- Stay informed: Keep updated on peak’s evolving updates that may introduce new functionalities for classic items.
