Build Your Health Pool from Three Hearts

Starting Out

You begin with only three hearts of health.

How to Gain Hearts

Each food item you consume grants temporary bonus hearts based on its quality. The better the meal, the more hearts you receive. Hover over any food in your inventory to see its heart bonus value and how long the effect lasts.

Fill all three active food slots (displayed above your hotbar) with different food types to maximize your health boost. The bonus hearts stack, so eating three quality meals gives you significantly more temporary health than eating one.

Making Progress

As you eat well-prepared foods repeatedly over time, your base maximum health gradually increases. Focus on crafting or finding higher-quality meals—foods from mods like Farmer's Delight tend to provide better bonuses than basic vanilla items.

Don't waste slots on low-nutrition foods like seeds or raw meat. Plan your meals strategically to ensure steady health growth as you progress through the game.