Catch the temporary peak
What changes
The displayed damage can stay at the recorded high while the underlying temporary boost continues to decay.
How to approach the setup
Own Rock Bottom before taking Red Stew. Picking it up later records the remaining boost.
A practical suggestion for this pair. Check the rest of your inventory and the room before relying on it.
The caution to remember
Later boosts must exceed the recorded high to visibly improve it. Losing Rock Bottom ends its protection.
What this teaches about a run
The same final inventory can have different results because of timing.