Knife in the wall

Your cat discovers a knife embedded in a wall during a roguelike run. Choosing to pull it out triggers a Strength (STR) stat check.

On success, the cat wrenches the blade free and receives Mom's Knife, a very rare weapon that grants the Mom's Knife ability — a penetrating projectile that returns to the thrower. On failure, the cat's paw slips on the blade, suffering a cut that causes Bleeding.

This is the only known way to obtain Mom's Knife. For tips on clearing the Strength check, see the How to Obtain Mom's Knife guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Knife in the Wall event in Mewgenics?

Knife in the Wall is a Skill Event where your cat finds a knife stuck in a wall. It has a single action option: Pull out the knife, which requires a Strength (STR) check. This is one of the simpler Skill Events in the game with a straightforward risk-reward proposition.

What stats does the Knife in the Wall event check?

The event checks only Strength (STR) for the Pull out the knife option. There is no alternative stat check, making this event exclusively suited for strong cats.

What is the best strategy for the Knife in the Wall event?

Only attempt to pull the knife if your cat has high Strength. On success, the cat receives Mom's Knife, a powerful weapon. On failure, the knife may injure your cat. Since there is only one action option besides leaving, this event comes down to a simple STR threshold: if your cat is strong enough, take the free weapon; if not, walk away. Mom's Knife is a strong item that makes this event worth attempting when you have a capable cat.

What item does the Knife in the Wall give?

A successful STR check on the Knife in the Wall event yields Mom's Knife, a notable weapon in Mewgenics. This item is a reference to a powerful item from The Binding of Isaac, another game by Edmund McMillen. Mom's Knife is well worth the risk for cats with sufficient Strength.