Running out of Stimpacks mid-fight is one of the fastest ways to lose ground in Beast of Reincarnation. You start with only 3, which feels manageable until you hit your first serious Nushi encounter and realize that's nowhere near enough. The good news: you can expand your supply permanently, and the method is straightforward once you know what to look for.
How do Stimpacks work in Beast of Reincarnation?
Stimpacks are your primary healing tool. Press up on the d-pad and Emma will consume one Stimpack to restore health. You can track your current supply by the green injector icons displayed next to your health bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Three Stimpacks at the start of the game isn't a lot, especially when Nushi bosses are multi-stage encounters that can drain your health across extended fights. Getting more isn't optional if you want to push through the harder content.
Stimpack count bottom-left HUD
How to get more Stimpacks in Beast of Reincarnation
The only way to permanently expand your Stimpack capacity is by finding and praying at Dragon Vein Shrines scattered across the game world. These shrines appear as a dedicated symbol on the map and in the UI, so they're not hidden in the traditional sense, but you do need to go out of your way to find them.
Koo plays a direct role here. When you're close enough to a Dragon Vein Shrine, Koo will sniff it out and highlight it for you. The better Koo's detection abilities are, the greater the range at which shrines get flagged. Investing in those detection skills pays off by saving you time on shrine hunts.
Shrine symbol on world map
How many Dragon Vein Shrines do you need?
Here's the breakdown of how Stimpack capacity scales with shrine discoveries:
The first upgrade comes quickly. You'll likely find the first Dragon Vein Shrine within the first two or three hours of play, which immediately bumps you from 3 to 4 Stimpacks. After that, the pace slows down considerably. The second upgrade requires finding another 10 shrines, and there are three additional upgrade tiers total before you hit the cap of 6 Stimpacks.
Koo's detection skill upgrades
Beyond raw capacity, there are also abilities that improve how effective each Stimpack is when used. These aren't tied to shrine discovery directly, but they compound the value of having a full supply. If you're reworking your build to fit those abilities, the guide on resetting attributes and skills covers exactly how to respec without losing progress.
What's the best strategy for finding Dragon Vein Shrines fast?
There's no single optimal route since shrine locations are spread across the world, but a few habits will keep your Stimpack count climbing:
- Explore off the critical path. Shrines tend to sit away from the main story route. Side areas and optional zones are worth checking.
- Watch the map icon. The shrine symbol is visible on the map before you physically reach one, so scanning the map regularly saves exploration time.
- Let Koo lead. If Koo reacts while you're moving through an area, stop and look around. The highlight will point you toward the shrine.
- Don't rush boss fights understocked. If you're approaching a Nushi encounter with only 3 or 4 Stimpacks, consider sweeping nearby areas for shrines first.
Is 6 Stimpacks enough for late-game content?
Six is the cap, and the game is balanced around players reaching it through natural exploration. Combined with Stimpack efficacy upgrades, 6 well-timed heals covers most encounters if you're not taking unnecessary hits. The Nushi fights are the real stress test, and going into those with a full 6 makes a noticeable difference compared to the starting 3.
If you're still getting up to speed with the game's systems, the Beast of Reincarnation strategy guides collection has everything from PC performance settings to research project tips to help you build a stronger run from the ground up.