: The loadfile global function was removed to address security concerns within the modding community.
[Resource Accumulation] ──> [Bag of Crafting / Spindown Dice] ──> [Dynamic Item Pools] │ (v1.7.9B Enforces Banned Items) │ ▼ [Fair and Consistent Gameplay Ecosystem] Major Character Adjustments and Metagame Shifts Tainted Cain Formula Rework The Binding of Isaac- Repentance -v1.7.9B-
: Starting stats were adjusted to match standard Cain (higher damage, lower range), and salvaging his active items no longer yields special drops in Secret Rooms. : The loadfile global function was removed to
So launch the game. Select your Tainted character. Listen to that haunting Mudeth soundtrack. And remember: Every time you die to a spider on the first floor, just blame the patch. Select your Tainted character
This article is based on the state of the game as of early 2026. If you'd like, I can: