Epiphora

Epiphora is a passive item added in Afterbirth.

Effects

 * Tear delay gradually decreases as the player shoots in one direction. Accuracy also decreases as the fire rate increases.
 * At max "charge", it will reduce tear delay by half, rounding down.
 * Rate of fire returns to its original value if Isaac stops firing, changes firing directions, uses an active item, or is hit.
 * Being hit, changing rooms, and using items no longer reset the Epiphora bonus.
 * During the delay when transitioning between rooms, picking up an item, or using an active item, it's possible to change firing direction without resetting the bonus.

Interactions

 * : Overrides Epiphora.
 * : Overrides Epiphora.
 * : Overrides Epiphora.
 * Lilith: Lilith and her cannot gain extra fire rate from Epiphora.
 * : Overrides Epiphora.
 * : Overrides Epiphora.
 * : Overrides Epiphora.

Synergies

 * : Reduces the need to change firing direction allowing Isaac to maintain the increased rate of fire.
 * : Firing bombs continually will decrease tear delay.
 * The Forgotten: When tapping the attack button in a single direction repeatedly, the Ephiphora effect will cause the bone swings to speed up.
 * : Continually firing tears will decrease tear delay.
 * : Changing firing direction while jumping does not reset the bonus, similar to when changing rooms.
 * : Incubus's fire rate will match Isaac's.
 * /: Increases firerate as tears are continually fired.
 * : Continually firing explosive shots will increase firerate.
 * : Fire rate increases while moving the tear in one direction; has a negligible effect during normal gameplay.
 * : Rate of fire only increases so long as mark is continuously moved in one direction.
 * : Reduces the need to change firing direction allowing Isaac to maintain the increased rate of fire.
 * : Continually firing lasers will increase firerate.
 * : Fire rate still increases when shooting in one direction, but will stay on the line (i.e. no loss in accuracy).
 * : Allows for firing in multiple directions at once, decreasing need to change firing direction.
 * : Allows for firing forward and behind, decreasing need to change firing direction.

Trivia

 * Epiphora is an overflow of tears onto the face.

Seeds
0RK6 FCRZ (Treasure room adjacent to spawn) (Both modes)