PEAK introduced a new Mystical Item in the ROOTS update, providing players with options for risky yet rewarding gameplay. The Book of Bones can be a double-edged sword, and we’ve conducted tests to determine its effects and uses. This guide outlines how to obtain the Book of Bones, its functionalities, and how to achieve the Applied Esoterica Badge in PEAK.
What Is the Purpose of the Book of Bones in PEAK?
How to Obtain the Book of Bones
The Book of Bones is a Mystical Item that can only be obtained by chance when opening Ancient Luggage or Ancient Statues. Note that Ancient Statues will yield a Mystical Item only if all players are alive. If you are fortunate enough to find the Book of Bones, you will receive a single-use item with two distinct abilities:
- Revive players, transforming them into skeletons
- Transform the reader into a skeleton if no players require reviving
If you encounter another player’s skeleton, holding the interact button while using the Book of Bones will allow you to resurrect them, but they will return as a skeleton. Alternatively, if no revival is needed, you can read from the Book of Bones to turn yourself into a skeleton, which comes with some peculiar benefits.
Upon becoming a skeleton from the Book of Bones, you will be immune to Hunger, Burn, Frost, Poison, Sleepiness, and Spores. However, you will sustain double damage from falls and explosions, so exercise caution. Your stamina will still deplete as normal, and item weights remain unchanged. This can serve as a strategic advantage in dire situations, preventing starvation or allowing you to bypass hazardous areas like lava in CALDERA. That said, the increased damage vulnerability means you need to be wary of dangers like Dynamite, which could be lethal. You can, however, still utilize Medkits and Bandages!
How to Obtain the Applied Esoterica Badge in PEAK
To secure the Applied Esoterica Badge, participating in co-op play is essential. After acquiring the Book of Bones through Ancient Luggage or Ancient Statues, you’ll need your partner to die in order to access the badge opportunity. When your teammate has perished and turned into a skeleton, you can use the Book of Bones on them to see a prompt displaying their skeleton and the option to revive them. By pressing the interact button (often «E»), you can use the Book of Bones to bring them back to life. Completing a revival with the Book of Bones will award the Applied Esoterica Badge, which includes the Skeleton Top cosmetic as a reward.
