Infested

Infested is a parasitically corrupted cat enemy found in The Lab with 10 HP, 4 Strength, and 3 Speed. Its ParasiteShot attack fires a projectile that spreads infestation to the target, inflicting a parasitic status. Unlike the Infested Kitten from The Crater, this version is a ranged infector rather than a melee Possessed-applier, making it a threat from a distance rather than one that needs to close in to be dangerous.

The parasite it spreads can transfer between units, meaning an infected cat that remains near allies risks passing on the infestation. In a Lab full of experimental horrors, the Infested is a persistent background threat — its range lets it harass from cover while other enemies occupy the front line. Its Champion form at 20 HP has more staying power and deals 5 damage per shot.

Prioritize eliminating Infested before it can spread parasites to multiple cats. Its medium HP and 3 Speed make it neither fragile nor fast, so most builds can engage it at range without difficulty. Cleanse or quarantine any infected cats immediately to prevent chain spreading. When multiple Infested appear together, take them out in sequence to minimize how many parasite shots land before you clear the threat.