When to consume luck food?

[wntu4]

Just wondering if it makes a difference...consume luck food before entering mine or at first floor?

[Buffmania]

I'd go with first floor because there's more things that are affected from moment to moment than during floor generation. (I think it's just crates, but i'm not certain)

[nodehappy]

Luck food gives you a boost to your overall luck. It definitely makes a huge difference in Skull Cavern, helping you get deeper, grab better loot, and make every trip more worthwhile. It’s a must-have for a serious run!

Why Eat Luck Food in Skull Cavern?

Find Ladders and Shafts Faster:

Luck increases the chances of ladders or shafts appearing when you break rocks, so you can get deeper faster.

Better Treasure Drops:

It improves the odds of finding valuable stuff like Iridium Ore, Prismatic Shards, and Diamonds from rocks, crates, and monster drops.

More Shafts:

You’ll find more shafts that let you skip several levels at once (2–15 floors), saving time.

Better Monster Loot:

Enemies are more likely to drop rare goodies like Rabbit’s Feet, Iridium Bars, or even extra Bombs.

Fewer Obstacles:

Luck sometimes replaces annoying debris or rocks with something more useful, like ladders or treasure.

Best Luck Foods to Bring

Lucky Lunch (+3 Luck):

Easy to make or buy on Ginger Island. It’s a solid option for most runs.

Magic Rock Candy (+5 Luck):

The ultimate luck boost. You can trade 3 Prismatic Shards for it at the Desert Trader.

Pumpkin Soup (+2 Luck):

Affordable and adds +2 Defense, too. Robin gives you the recipe in Fall Year 1.

Tropical Curry (+1 Luck):

A small boost, but it’s better than nothing if you're out of the big hitters.

Tips for Using Luck Food

Check the TV:

Combine your food buff with a good-luck day forecast from the fortune teller for maximum effect.

Don’t Waste It:

Eat the luck food just before you start mining or diving deeper so it lasts through the important parts.

Move Fast:

Bring Triple Shot Espresso or Coffee so you can zoom through floors and make the most of your time.

Stick to Luck Buffs:

Eating another food will overwrite the luck buff, so don’t accidentally replace it with something like Spicy Eel or Espresso.