Ally Infested

Internal engine status effect. A friendly version of the Infested status where the spawned creatures fight for the infested unit's side rather than against them. When the unit is downed, the insects that emerge are allied familiars instead of hostile enemies.

Used by abilities or items that turn the Infested mechanic into a beneficial death trigger, creating a summoner-style payoff from being defeated. The allied insects can continue fighting after the original unit falls, providing post-death value and action economy. This makes Ally Infested a strategic option for expendable or low-health cats that expect to be downed.

The standard Infested status (from the Elite Buff: Infested modifier) spawns hostile creatures, making it a negative effect. Ally Infested inverts this, turning death into an advantage. Pair with effects that benefit from death triggers or builds that use disposable cats to maximize the value of the allied insect spawns.