What to know
- Repulsing Root is purchased from the Scarecrow merchant in Septemburg: Crow Town.
- The trinket costs 1,250 Bones.
- You must free the crows in Crow Town before the merchant becomes available.
- Its effect summons a shrieking Mourndrake whenever Mina takes damage, pushing back and damaging nearby enemies.
If you’re looking for a defensive trinket that punishes enemies for hitting you, Repulsing Root is one of the more interesting options available in Mina the Hollower. Instead of simply reducing damage or improving healing, it turns every hit you take into an opportunity to damage and disrupt surrounding foes.
Quick overview of Repulsing Root trinket
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Trinket | Repulsing Root |
| Location | Septemburg: Crow Town |
| Acquisition Method | Purchased from the Scarecrow merchant |
| Cost | 1,250 Bones |
| Effect | Drops a shrieking Mourndrake when hit |
| Benefit | Damages and pushes away nearby enemies |
| Best For | Defensive and crowd-control builds |
Where to find the Scarecrow merchant in Crow Town
Repulsing Root is located in Septemburg: Crow Town, one of the major areas you will visit during your adventure. Before jumping into the main Crow Town section, there is a path leading north where several trapped crows can be found.
To unlock the merchant, you need to free all of the crows in this area. After releasing them, the highest crow transforms into a Scarecrow-style merchant who offers Repulsing Root for sale. The trinket costs 1,250 Bones.
How to get Repulsing Root
Travel to Septemburg: Crow Town after unlocking access to the region.
Before dropping deeper into the crow settlement, head north and search for the trapped crows. Interact with and free all of the crows you encounter in the area.
Locate the topmost freed crow, which becomes the Scarecrow merchant after the rescue sequence is complete. Purchase Repulsing Root for 1,250 Bones.
Semptemburg region details and what to expect
Crow Town is filled with crow-themed NPCs, elevated pathways, and hidden interactions. The Scarecrow merchant is not immediately available when you first arrive, making it easy to miss if you rush through the area. Make sure to thoroughly explore the northern section before continuing through the main progression route. Freeing every crow is the key requirement for unlocking the shop inventory that includes Repulsing Root.
What Repulsing Root does
Repulsing Root has the following effect:
On Hit→Summon Mourndrake→Pushback + Damage
Whenever Mina takes damage, the trinket creates a shrieking Mourndrake. This summoned plant-like creature immediately affects nearby enemies by dealing damage and knocking them away from Mina.
Unlike offensive trinkets that require attacks or healing to activate, Repulsing Root triggers automatically whenever you are struck, making it a passive defensive tool.
The biggest advantage of Repulsing Root is that it helps reduce pressure when surrounded by multiple enemies. Taking a hit normally leaves you vulnerable, but this trinket creates space by pushing enemies away.
Players who prefer aggressive playstyles can also benefit because the knockback often creates enough breathing room to immediately counterattack after being hit.
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| Mourndrake Summon | Appears automatically after taking damage |
| Enemy Knockback | Pushes nearby enemies away |
| Bonus Damage | Damages surrounding foes |
| Crowd Control | Helps manage groups of enemies |
| Passive Activation | No button presses required |
Best situations to use Repulsing Root
Repulsing Root performs best when fighting groups of enemies rather than single bosses. Areas packed with weaker foes allow the Mourndrake effect to trigger maximum value because multiple targets can be damaged and pushed away simultaneously.
It also pairs well with defensive setups that focus on survivability. If you expect to take occasional hits while exploring dangerous regions, Repulsing Root ensures those mistakes still contribute toward damaging enemies.
Repulsing Root can be purchased from the Scarecrow merchant in Septemburg: Crow Town for 1,250 Bones after freeing the trapped crows in the area. Once equipped, it summons a shrieking Mourndrake whenever Mina is hit, damaging and pushing away nearby enemies. For players who enjoy defensive trinkets with strong crowd-control potential, it is a worthwhile addition to any collection.
