Schutzbot

Schutzbot is a Future chapter ranged enemy and a stronger variant of the Cop Bot, operating on a unique ammo-based reactive defense system. With 8-20 HP, 7 damage, and 3 movement in its regular form (16-40 HP, 8 damage, 4 movement as a Champion), Schutzbot does not initiate aggression on its own. Instead, whenever any of its allies takes damage, it immediately retaliates by shooting the attacker, expending one ammo round per trigger.

On its own turn, the Schutzbot expends any remaining ammo as additional attacks, potentially executing downed cats permanently if ammo remains available. After depleting its ammunition, it reloads to 3 shots and gains one stackable backflip charge, which lets it dodge one incoming attack per turn. Crucially, the Schutzbot does not react when struck directly; only damage to its allies triggers its counter-shots. This means isolating it from allies renders it far less threatening.

The most effective counter to Schutzbot is exploiting enemies that reflect projectiles, such as Uberman and Uberwoman. Positioning these reflective enemies near the Schutzbot causes it to shoot itself when retaliating against reflected damage. Champion Schutzbots are especially dangerous due to their extra turns and higher damage, so prioritize wasting their ammo before they can execute wounded cats. In mixed formations, consider whether eliminating the Schutzbot first or its allies (to stop triggering its reactive shots) is the better approach for your team composition.