Mewgenics Dead Cat Explained: Why Your Cat Died And Lost Gear
If your cat died in Mewgenics and did not revive after battle, it likely triggered a permadeath mechanic. This can happen from explosion enemies, spider infestations, or certain instant kill effects. When a cat fully dies instead of just going down, its gear is gone for good.
It feels sudden, but there is usually a mechanic behind it.
Normal Downed Vs Permanent Death
Normally when a cat hits 0 HP, it becomes downed. A downed cat can:
Be revived
Survive the battle if not hit further
However, if a downed cat takes 3 additional hits while on the ground, it dies permanently.
That is the standard permadeath rule.
But that is not the only way to lose a cat instantly.
Explosion Enemies In The Sewers
There are enemies in the Sewers that explode on death. One notable example is a large blue enemy that detonates and knocks everything back in all directions.
If your cat killed it at close range, this can happen:
Explosion damage drops the cat
Knockback causes additional damage
The corpse may bounce into hazards or take extra hits
In some cases, this chain reaction can effectively delete the cat instantly.
If it happened during your turn right after killing something, this is the most likely cause.
Spider Infestation Instant Death
Tiny spiders can infest cats.
If a cat goes down while infested, the spiders can explode the corpse. That bypasses normal revive logic and results in permanent death.
If you saw small spiders earlier in the fight, this may be what happened.
One Shot Or Special Boss Effects
There are rare enemies and bosses that can one shot under certain conditions. Some mechanics are meant to punish positioning or specific triggers.
If your cat went from full HP to gone with no downed state visible, it was likely:
Explosion chain damage
Infestation detonation
Environmental knockback combo
There is no built in combat log, so sometimes it feels unclear.
Why All Equipment Was Gone
When a cat permanently dies, all equipped items are lost. They do not return to inventory.
That confirms it was true permadeath, not just a retreat or temporary down.
How To Avoid It In The Future
To reduce instant deaths:
Hover enemies and read tooltips carefully
Avoid killing explosive enemies at point blank range
Keep tanky cats one tile away if unsure
Clear spider infestations quickly
Be cautious with knockback interactions
Sewers in particular have rooms that punish careless positioning.
Final Blurb
If your cat exploded from full HP and vanished with all gear gone, it triggered a permadeath mechanic. Most commonly in the Sewers, this comes from death explosions or spider infestations.
It feels brutal, especially on a good run. But it is usually a positioning or enemy mechanic issue, not a bug.
Next time, give explosive enemies some space.
FAQ
Can a cat die instantly from full HP?
Yes. Explosion enemies or infestation effects can cause rapid chain damage that results in permanent death.
Why did my cat not revive after battle?
If it was hit 3 times while downed or triggered a corpse explosion effect, it becomes permanently dead.
Do you lose all equipment when a cat dies?
Yes. Permanent death removes the cat and its equipped gear from the run.
Is this a bug?
In most cases, no. It is tied to specific enemy mechanics, especially in the Sewers.
