Radiated

Radiated is a Special Injury that permanently reduces a cat's Constitution (CON) by 1. It leaves scars on the cat's body and head, and is caused by being downed while afflicted with a radiation-related status effect. This makes it a particular hazard in The End and other areas with radiation-based terrain and enemies.

While Radiated only targets a single stat, that stat is CON, which directly reduces maximum HP. This creates the same dangerous feedback loop as Broken Rib: less HP means a higher chance of being downed, which means more opportunities for additional injuries. In radiation-heavy areas where the status effect persists between encounters, the risk of accumulating multiple Radiated injuries over a single run is very real.

Radiation is one of the few environmental hazards that can stack persistently between fights, making cleansing it a priority before engaging the next encounter. Cats exploring The End or other late-game irradiated zones should carry radiation-removal tools or abilities. Like all Special Injuries, Radiated is permanent unless specifically removed by an injury-healing effect, making prevention through proper preparation the most reliable strategy.