What does the Peak Cursed Skull do?

What does the Peak Cursed Skull do? You'll come across so many items while trying to climb in Peak, and not all of them are good: bananas that become trip hazards when eaten, a dart gun that can end a friend's journey, and, of course, the Cursed Skull, complete with ominous-looking black swirls.

Part of the joy of Peak is finding these items and figuring out what they do, although we realize that the urge to experiment lessens the further you get into your run. One mistake can spell the end, and there isn't a worse feeling in the multiplayer game than perishing on the side of a mountain because of a silly mistake.

Peak Cursed Skull explained

The Cursed Skull is a menacing-looking item that, when used, kills you and revives any nearby friends. It restores your friend's health and clears them of any status ailments - the Cursed Skull is a sacrifice play. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, and all that.

Be aware that the Cursed Skull will only revive friends in the immediate area, so if you don't have their lifeless body with you, you'll have to trek back to where they perished for this to have any effect. If your team is alive, but in a bad way, you can also sacrifice yourself to get them all back to full health.

Now that you know how the Peak Cursed Skull works, it's up to you whether you pick it up on your next climb - it can be a game-changer, but if used incorrectly, the consequences can be dire. For more like peak, check out our list of the best co-op games, and if you want more games to look forward to, we have a guide on the most exciting upcoming PC games right here.