Elite Buff: Static

Internal engine status effect. This is the status applied to elite enemies with the Static modifier. Static causes the enemy to discharge electricity when hit by melee attacks, applying Shock or Short Circuit to the attacker.

The electric discharge punishes melee attackers by applying disabling debuffs that can waste their next action. This creates a significant risk for melee-focused builds, as each attack against a Static elite may leave the attacker stunned or disrupted. Multi-hit melee abilities are especially risky since each hit may trigger a separate discharge.

Use ranged attacks to avoid triggering the static discharge entirely. Robot-type cats convert Shock into Energized (an extra turn), making them uniquely suited for melee engagement against Static enemies. Electric resistance or immunity effects also negate the discharge. The boss variant, Elite Buff: Static (Boss), has stronger discharge parameters.