Disfigured

Disfigured is a Basic Injury that permanently reduces a cat's Charisma (CHA) by 1. It leaves a scar on the cat's head and affects social interactions, breeding appeal, and any abilities that scale with CHA.

Like all Basic Injuries, Disfigured is applied randomly when a cat is downed in combat or through House events such as Cat Fights. It is permanent and does not heal over time. Multiple instances stack, progressively reducing the cat's CHA and making it less effective in social contexts.

Disfigured is generally considered one of the less punishing Basic Injuries for combat-focused cats, since CHA has minimal impact on direct fighting ability. However, it matters significantly for cats in your breeding program, as lower CHA reduces offspring quality and NPC interaction effectiveness. Cats that serve primarily as breeders rather than fighters should be kept safe from Disfigured, while dedicated combat cats can absorb this injury with relatively little downside.