Addict

Addict causes your cat to start each battle with All Stats Down 2, a debuff that reduces every stat by 2 at the beginning of each fight. This is a significant handicap that affects Strength, Constitution, Intelligence, Dexterity, Speed, Charisma, and Luck simultaneously, making your cat weaker in every dimension during the opening turns of combat. The debuff wears off over time but puts you at a clear disadvantage early.

Addict is heritable and can pass from parent to kitten through breeding. It can also be acquired through events or applied with a Disorder Syringe from the Organ Grinder. The All Stats Down 2 is more severe than Covid's All Stats Down 1, making Addict one of the harsher debuff-on-start disorders. Unlike contagious diseases, however, Addict does not spread to other party members, so it only affects the individual cat carrying it.

Addict is a purely negative disorder with no compensating benefit, making it one to replace at the earliest opportunity. The debuff fades as the battle progresses, so cats with Addict perform better in longer fights once the All Stats Down wears off. Debuff cleansing abilities or items that activate at battle start can immediately remove the penalty. If you are stuck with Addict, avoid relying on the affected cat for early-battle aggression and let it contribute after the debuff dissipates.