Painkiller

Painkiller

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Capacity	10
Increases a player's boost by 60 instantly. Performing certain actions while using this item will cancel it. Boosted players can run faster and fully heal over time.
6 seconds cast time

The Painkiller is a consumable item in BATTLEGROUNDS.

Summary[]

Painkillers instantly increase a character's boost by 60, granting health regeneration and increased movement speed. Performing certain actions while casting this item — such as jumping, or unholstering a weapon — will cancel its use. The effects of a single bottle will last approximately 3 minutes with a total of approximately 40 health restored.^[1]

“	Increases a player's boost by 60 instantly. Performing certain actions while using this item will cancel it. Boosted players can run faster and fully heal over time.	”
	~ In-game description

Update history[]

Update #48 (Season 9 - Update 10.1)

Boost Heal Animation Improvements
- To better visualize the affects of boosts, the Heal icon animation speed now changes between 4 speed intervals based on your boost level,
- A quick reminder of the 4 boost levels and their effects:
  - Level 1: Heal 1 HP every 8 seconds
  - Level 2: Heal 2 HP every 8 seconds
  - Level 3: Heal 3 HP every 8 seconds and adds a 2,5% character speed boost
  - Level 4: Heal 4 HP every 8 seconds and adds a 5% character speed boost

Pre-Update #31 (Season 4 - Update 4.1) - vN/A

Healing and Boost Item Improvements
- Healing and boost items can now be used while moving.
  - You’ll be limited to walking speed only.
  - Press the use or run/jump keys to cancel healing/boosting.

Trivia[]

Opiate or opioid painkiller medications work by activating various opioid receptors in the brain, in the spinal cord or in the body. They may produce euphoria, sedation, or feelings of increased strength at low doses. Most painkillers are highly addictive and can cause physical dependence. Some militant groups in the Middle East and Africa have been known to abuse opioids in combat to great effect.^[2]
In the Alpha and Closed Beta, a completely filled boost bar granted a bonus to weapon accuracy. This was later removed when the game was released for Steam Early Access as it was considered unbalanced.