Mewgenics Negative Stats Guide: What Happens At 0 Or Below

Negative stats in Mewgenics can occur when mutations reduce a stat below zero. This most commonly happens with certain syndrome mutations that heavily boost one stat while heavily reducing another. If a cat’s Intelligence drops to 0 or below, it cannot read anymore.

Negative stats are rare but fully possible through breeding and mutation stacking.

How Negative Stats Happen

Negative stats usually appear through mutations.

Some mutations heavily boost one stat while sharply reducing another. For example:

• A mutation might grant a large Strength increase

• While significantly reducing Dexterity

If the cat’s base Dexterity was already low, that reduction can push it below zero.

The game does not stop stats from dropping into negative values when strong tradeoff mutations are involved.

What Happens At 0 Intelligence

When Intelligence reaches 0 or less:

• The cat cannot read

Reading is tied to certain mechanics and interactions. A cat with 0 or negative Intelligence loses access to that functionality.

There is no evidence that negative Intelligence directly removes mana, but it can limit what the cat can use depending on build and interaction requirements.

Are Negative Stats Always Bad

Not necessarily.

Some mutations that create negative stats offer very strong bonuses elsewhere. For example:

• Massive Charisma boost

• Unique passive effects

• Strong synergy builds

In certain builds, sacrificing one stat completely can be worth it.

If the build does not rely on Intelligence, a negative value might be acceptable.

Should You Bring A Cat With Negative Intelligence

It depends on the build.

If the cat:

• Does not rely on reading based mechanics

• Scales from other stats

• Has strong passives

Then it can still perform well.

If the build requires Intelligence interactions, negative values become limiting.

Sometimes the vibes are strong enough to justify the risk.

Do Negative Stats Pass Down

Some syndrome mutations appear to be genetic and can pass down through breeding.

If you intentionally breed for a mutation with heavy stat tradeoffs, expect it to reappear in offspring.

Selective breeding becomes important if you want to avoid permanent stat collapse in a bloodline.

Final Blurb

Negative stats in Mewgenics occur when mutations reduce a stat below zero. Intelligence can drop into negative values, and at 0 or less the cat cannot read. While negative stats can limit certain interactions, they can also come with powerful bonuses elsewhere. Whether the cat is viable depends entirely on how your build uses its remaining strengths.

FAQ

Can stats go below zero in Mewgenics?

Yes. Mutations can reduce stats into negative values.

What happens at 0 Intelligence?

The cat cannot read anymore.

Are negative stats always bad?

No. Some mutations trade one stat heavily for strong bonuses in another area.

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