: Unlocking tedious characters (like Tainted Jacob or Tainted Lazarus) to jump straight into gameplay.
Preventing future corruption.
On the other hand, using a save editor can also: The Binding Of Isaac Repentance Save Editor
| Risk | Explanation | |------|-------------| | | Using an outdated editor (pre-Repentance) will corrupt your data. Always use a Repentance-compatible editor. | | Steam Cloud conflict | Steam may overwrite your edited save with an older cloud copy. Disable Steam Cloud for Isaac before editing, then re-enable it after confirming the save works. | | Missing unlocks | Unchecking certain achievements that are prerequisites for others can break progression (e.g., unlocking It Lives before Mom's Heart). | | Anti-cheat? | No – Isaac has no anti-cheat. You won't be banned. However, some online leaderboards (e.g., daily runs) may be disabled if your save is flagged as modified (though rarely enforced). | | False achievement spam | If you unlock 100 achievements at once, Steam will pop them all in a row – harmless but annoying. | : Unlocking tedious characters (like Tainted Jacob or
"It's a single-player (mostly) game. Your save file does not affect my enjoyment. Gatekeeping item unlocks is weird." Always use a Repentance-compatible editor