Meatballs

Meatballs is a Gourmet Food item that can be consumed by the player or given to NPCs. For players, it applies a short-term food buff that lasts 12 minutes, increasing damage and recovery at the same time. For NPCs, it is a strong morale item, giving a 35% Happiness boost when eaten.

Because of its mixed utility, Meatballs is useful both as a combat consumable and as a way to support settlement NPCs. It is especially valuable before difficult fights, since the damage increase and health regeneration help improve survivability and sustain over the duration of the effect. When used on NPCs, it can help raise happiness efficiently compared to ordinary food.

• Player effects for 12 minutes:
  • +5% Damage
  • +0.5 Health Regen
• NPC effect:
  • +35% Happiness
• Spoilage time: 2 hours

Since Meatballs spoils fairly quickly, it is best to use it soon after obtaining it rather than storing it for long periods.