.: Help for mutations

The Chrysalis — a plague that swept across Gaius — does not merely sicken. Over time, it
reshapes those it infects. Through sustained combat, your body is pushed beyond its limits
and the Chrysalis seizes the opportunity to rewrite you.

━━━ Acquiring Mutations ━━━

Mutations emerge on their own — you cannot choose or train for them. Each combat round you
spend in active battle builds internal pressure. When that pressure reaches a threshold, the
Chrysalis forces a change. You will see a message:

  Something stirs beneath your skin. A mutation emerges: Tough Skin.

Each subsequent mutation requires significantly more combat to trigger. Rarer mutations
contribute more weight, making the next one even harder to earn. You can carry up to five
mutations at once.

━━━ Pros and Cons ━━━

Every mutation has both benefits and drawbacks. The Chrysalis does not improve you cleanly —
it trades one capability for another. Some mutations conflict with each other and cannot
coexist in the same body.

━━━ Active Abilities ━━━

Some mutations grant active abilities you can use in combat. These appear as commands you
can type during a fight. Active abilities share the special-move cooldown slot.

━━━ Commands ━━━

  mutations           List your current mutations with descriptions.
  status              Shows active mutations (IDs and level) in your stat panel.

━━━ Known Mutations ━━━

  Passive Mutations:
  Fast Reflexes        Quicker reactions; slightly reduced raw strength.
  Tough Skin           Natural physical armor; slightly reduced agility.
  Dense Muscles        Exceptional strength; stamina recovers more slowly.
  Clawed Hands         Deadly unarmed attacks; unsettling to others.
  Keen Eyes            Sharpened perception; coordination suffers.
  Iron Constitution    Greater maximum health; stamina recovers more slowly.
  Hollow Bones         Freed muscle potential; more fragile under punishment.
  Adrenaline Surge     Devastating power near death; stamina drains faster.
  Magical Resistance   Incoming spells diminished; casting costs more conviction.
  Pheromone Glands     Compelling presence; predatory beasts fixate on you.
  Thick Hide           Heavy natural armor; slower movement.
  Heightened Senses    Keen awareness; overwhelmed by loud sounds.
  Rapid Metabolism     Faster stamina recovery; burns through health faster.
  Cold-Blooded         Natural stealth; sluggish in dark places.
  Elongated Limbs      Greater reach and damage; reduced coordination.
  Psychic Resistance   Mental resilience; less aware of surroundings.
  Regenerative Tissue  Passive health regeneration; slightly reduced strength.
  Night Vision         See in darkness; sensitive to bright light.
  Infrared Vision      Detect hidden beings; conventional sight weakened.
  Bioluminescence      Emit natural light; impossible to hide.
  Photosynthetic Skin  Regenerate in light; weaker in darkness.
  Sixth Sense          Detect danger; easily startled.
  Tremorsense          Sense movement through ground; reduced hearing.
  Skilled              Learn skills faster; stats advance more slowly.
  Talented             Stats advance faster; skills progress more slowly.
  Hasted               Faster attacks; takes more damage.
  Large                More health and damage; easier to hit.
  Small                Harder to hit; less damage and health.
  Camo Skin            Natural camouflage; weakened conviction.
  Pacifism Aura        Calming presence deters aggression; weakens your attacks.
  Extra Arms           Wield additional weapons; reduced coordination.
  Extra Legs           Faster movement and better stability; larger target.

  Active Ability Mutations:
  Blinding Flash       Emit a burst of light to blind nearby foes.
  Toxic Bite           Deliver a venomous bite that poisons the target.
  Sonic Shout          Unleash a deafening shout that stuns nearby enemies.
  Healing Gel          Secrete regenerative gel to mend your wounds.
  Blinding Spit        Spit caustic fluid to blind a single target.

See Also:

  help status, help combat