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R Key

Tier

Brings Isaac back to the first floor of a new run, retaining all of his items.

"Time to start over"

When used Isaac is returned to the beginning of the run with all stat boosts, consumables and items intact, similar to Victory Lap.
- Unlike Victory Lap, Angel Rooms are reset and possible to appear even if the player has made a previous devil deal.
- R key is removed from inventory upon use.
- The Donation Machine unjams.
- The timer and score do not reset.
- - It means that the timing to access Boss Rush and ??? do NOT reset.
- When used in Ascent (including Home), R key skips you all the way to the ascent version of The Basement I. This means Isaac could miss the chance to pick up the Cracked Key.
- Unlike Victory Laps, achievements can still be unlocked after use.
- - However, when restarting during a Victory Lap, achievements will not be enabled.
- If achievements are disabled in the original run, R Key can re-enable them with items intact.
- If Key Piece 1 and Key Piece 2 have already been taken and used to open the door to Mega Satan, angels will drop them again after using R key.
On Greed Mode, or while playing as Tainted Keeper, R key costs 99 coins instead of 15.