Equipping and Activating Your Crafted Totem of Undying

Equipping the Item for Protection

A crafted Totem of Undying functions identically to one obtained from an evoker. To benefit from its life-saving protection, it must be held in one of your hands when you take fatal damage.

1. Open your inventory screen (E by default).

2. Drag the crafted Totem of Undying into your off-hand slot (marked with a shield outline).

3. Alternatively, place the totem on your hotbar and press the off-hand swap key (F by default) while selecting it.

Holding the totem in your off-hand keeps your main hand free for weapons, tools, or building blocks while ensuring continuous protection.

What Happens Upon Fatal Damage

When you suffer an attack, fall, or environmental hazard that would normally result in death:

• The Totem of Undying is automatically consumed from your hand.
• A visual and audio animation plays across your screen.
• Your character is restored to life with a small amount of health and brief status effects that help you escape immediate danger.
• Safely retreat from the threat and equip another crafted totem from your inventory before re-engaging.