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Understand What Happens When Your Totem Activates
The Activation Sequence
When you take damage that would be fatal, your Totem of Undying activates automatically. The mod enhances this moment with party popper particle effects that shoot outward from your player, making the save feel more dramatic and celebratory.
Effects You'll Experience
Visual Effects:
- Colorful popper particles burst from your character in all directions
- The standard totem animation plays alongside the new particle effects
- The visual intensity makes the life-save feel more impactful
Gameplay Effects:
- Your health is restored
- You receive temporary status effects like Regeneration to help you recover
- Absorption hearts are granted for extra protection
- The totem is consumed and disappears from your inventory
After Activation
Once the totem activates, you'll be vulnerable again until you find another one. The party popper effect is purely cosmetic—it doesn't provide any additional mechanical benefits beyond the standard totem protection.