Mutations & Genetic Traits
A comprehensive list of physical and functional mutations in Mewgenics.
Mutations
Mutations define the visual and mechanical identity of your cats. They are gained through breeding, specific events, or environmental exposure (e.g., Radioactive furniture).
| Name | Effect | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Dyslexia | Damage numbers and costs can swap (e.g., 6s/9s). Can lead to unexpectedly high power. | Occurs in the UI. |
| Autism | Cat is exceptionally skilled at casting innate spells (spells born with). | N/A |
| Primordial Dwarfism | Teeny, tiny size. Reduced base stats but massive bonus to Luck. | Very small cat. |
| Messed-up Tail | Basic attacks now inflict Burn. | Crooked/strange tail. |
| Wet Fur | Grants Health Regen (HP recovery) while the cat is standing on a water tile. | Soggy appearance. |
| Ram Horns | Increased Knockback on physical attacks. | Large horns on head. |
| Gills | Health regeneration when wet; allows breathing underwater/toxic sludge if implemented. | Visible gills on neck. |
| Leech Eyes | Adds specialized life-steal or precision capabilities. | Strange, glowing eyes. |
Inheriting Mutations
Mutations are permanent parts of a cat's DNA. Breeding two cats with positive mutations increases the likelihood of those traits stacking in the offspring.