Belcher

The Belcher is a ranged cat enemy found in The Core (Act 2, Chapter 4) that spits lava at its targets from a distance. In a chapter already defined by pools of lava (which inflict 4 Burn when stepped on and additional Burn at the start of each turn), the Belcher adds another layer of fire hazards by creating more burning terrain or directly applying Burn damage to cats caught in its attacks.

The Belcher's ranged lava attacks threaten from a distance while the hazardous terrain of The Core already limits safe positioning, making it an especially disruptive presence. Unlike melee demons such as the Chain Demon or Brute, the Belcher does not need to close distance to be dangerous. Its projectiles can hit cats that are trying to navigate around existing lava pools, effectively cutting off escape routes.

Keeping cats Wet helps mitigate the Burn damage from the Belcher's lava attacks, just as it does against Pyrophina. Closing distance quickly and eliminating the Belcher before it can lob multiple volleys is the preferred strategy, as each turn it survives adds more fire to an already dangerous map. Prioritize Belchers over slower melee threats when your cats are already positioned near lava, since the additional fire hazards can quickly make the entire battlefield uninhabitable.