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Radiation Sickness: Symptoms and Stages

Stage 1:

Stage 2:

Up to two effects can appear if Stage Two is active.

Stage 3:

Up to three effects can appear if Stage Three is active.

If caused by Inbreeding:

Inbreeding tends to have adverse effects on most species, and Rixixi are no different. Due to their irradiated nature, the most common issue is radiation sickness.

Different stages of Radiation Sickness occur based on how many instances of inbreeding are in the Rixixi's lineage - one instance of inbreeding (EG, 001 appearing twice in a cub's lineage) can make Stage One effects appear. Two instances of inbreeding (EG, 001 appearing 4 times, or 001 appearing twice and 002 appearing twice in the same lineage) can make Stage Two effects appear as well. Three or more instances of inbreeding, and Stage 3 effects start showing up. Be careful, as this third level of radiation sickness can result in stillbirth.

Inbreeding cannot be caused directly by Genetic Mishaps - as in, breeding a Rixixi to itself cannot cause inbreeding, and a Rixixi produced by this method will obtain a 'skill' to mark it as a Mishap, not inbred. However, Mishap offspring can still produce inbred offspring themselves, the normal way to get an inbred cub.

If caused by Items:

Some items are just too powerful and can irradiate an Ixi dangerously.

Unlike inbreeding, items of this nature have a specific stage tier that they are associated with, and will not roll potential effects from previous stages unless it is stated in the item effects that they may. Items also will not result in death directly. Death is caused by Inbreeding, the Phoenix Shrine, or opted in by player choice.

Reversed Radiation Sickness

The item Horseman Heart inverts and nullifies MOST radiation sicknesses if possible. Massive thank you to the members of the community, such as Bunny and Choir, for the input on how this would work! This was originally not listed because the exact calculations got a bit mixed up for me and I had hoped the description was enough, and I apologize!

Stage 1:

  • Quarantine - The Rixixi gives off an aura of radiation that can affect anyone around them, and as such, others tend to give them a wide berth. The Rixixi cannot be boosted by NPC effects. Some NPCs are guarded against this effect and can still boost the Rixixi, this will be listed in their description. Effective until Active radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Uncertain - Fast Stat Gain effect. Any increase in stats this Ixi would obtain is doubled (an increase of +10 Attack would become +20 Attack). Permanent.

  • Unsteady - The Rixixi may pick up items on its way back from activities. 25% chance to return an additional item. Permanent.

  • Zoonotic Quarantine - The Rixixi unnerves and repels animals with the amount of radiation they give off. Can only equip 2 companions. Some Companions are guarded against this effect and can be equipped past this limit, this will be listed in their description. Effective until Active radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Zoonotic Muddling - An air of radiation surrounds the Rixixi, occasionally confusing companions. 20% chance of any companion’s skill failing. Some Companions are guarded against this effect, this will be listed in their description. Effective until Active radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Contagion - This Rixixi is only a carrier of the Contagion radiation sickness and will not pass it down to their children. They have obtained a random Stage 1 Radiation Sickness from it, however. Inactive. ONE RADIATION SICKNESS HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY REMOVED BY HORSEMAN HEART. (this can be done once per Rixixi.)

  • One Track Mind - Having to focus in on their pursuits, this Rixixi can only take one skill-granting story mode quest. Story Mode, RadQuest/Rad Rebels, and Leveling Up do not count as skill granting story mode quests as they will be necessary in removing this penalty! Effective until Active radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Recessive - Genes pass at +5% of their usual rate. Dominant genes pass at +10% of their usual rate. Permanent.

  • Defiant - Any stat boosting items can have any of the following effects applied to them: (rolled 1-100) 1-25 doubles the item's effectiveness, 26-75 works as normal, 76-100 halves the effect (rounded up). Does not apply to level ups. Permanent.

  • Fever Coat - Due to stress before this Ixi was born, regardless of parent's genes, they wound up with a base coat of either Arctic, Steel, or Latte, and they have Points. Fever Coat, unlike Fever Dreamer, is not contagious by itself and cannot be transmitted to offspring. Permanent. Only obtainable through Fever Dreamer. Cannot be neutralized, swapped, or otherwise removed.

  • Mjilikae Coat - The Ixi has some Mjilikae genes somewhere in their lineage or mutations, and it manifested in a few visually obvious ways. They wound up with a base coat of either Steel, Midnight, or Forest, and they have the Bushy Tail mutation. Mjilikae Coat has a 25% chance of being passed down to offspring in breeding. Permanent. Only obtainable through Mjilikae Coat, Euphoria, or Fond Memories: The Chasm. Cannot be neutralized, swapped, or otherwise removed.

Stage 2:

Up to two effects can appear if Stage Two is active.

  • Infertility - When breeding, this Ixi has a 95% chance of only having 1 cub and a 5% chance of having a completely normal litter, rolled normally between the natural litter range (2-5). Permanent.

  • Quarantine+ - The Rixixi gives off an aura of radiation that can affect anyone around them, and as such, others tend to give them a wide berth. The Rixixi cannot be boosted by NPC effects. Some NPCs are guarded against this effect and can still boost the Rixixi, this will be listed in their description. Effective until Raging radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Uncertain+ - Fast Stat Gain effect. Any increase in stats this Ixi would obtain is doubled (an increase of +10 Attack would become +20 Attack). Permanent.

  • Unsteady+ - The Rixixi may pick up items on its way back from activities. 25% chance to return 2 additional items, 50% chance to return 1 additional item. Permanent.

  • Zoonotic Quarantine+ - The Rixixi unnerves and repels animals with the amount of radiation they give off. Can only equip 1 companion. Some Companions are guarded against this effect and can be equipped past this limit, this will be listed in their description. Effective until Raging radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Zoonotic Muddling+ - An air of radiation surrounds the Rixixi, often confusing and distracting companions. 35% chance of any companion’s skill failing. Some Companions are guarded against this effect, this will be listed in their description. Effective until Raging radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Contagion+ - A spreader of rads, this Rixixi will spread the next tier down of Contagion to their children as well as another randomized Radiation Sickness in the same tier. They have obtained a random Stage 2 Radiation Sickness from the Contagion. Permanent. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • One Track Mind+ - Having to focus in on their pursuits, this Rixixi cannot take any skill-granting story mode quests until they have completed the task at hand. Story Mode, RadQuest/Rad Rebels, and Leveling Up do not count as skill granting story mode quests as they will be necessary in removing this penalty! Effective until Raging radiation level, at which point the Ixi's control of its radiation cancels the penalty out. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Recessive+ - Genes pass at +10% of their usual rate. Dominant genes pass at +25% of their usual rate. Permanent.

  • Defiant+ - Any stat boosting items can have any of the following effects applied to them: (rolled 1-100) 1-40 doubles the item's effectiveness, 41-70 works as normal, 71-100 halves the effect (rounded up). There is a 70% chance that the stat boost will be applied to a random stat instead of the intended one. Does not apply to level ups. Permanent.
  • Chasmhome - Explorations for this Rixixi roll exclusively from The Chasm's item pool, regardless of the actual depicted location. Permanent. Only obtainable via Fond Memories: The Chasm.

  • Fever Dreamer+ - The Ixi's Contagion affects breeding more than usual. Has a 25% chance of passing down the Fever Coat radiation sickness to cubs during breeding. Up to half of the cubs can be affected. Permanent. Only obtainable through Contagion+.
Stage 3:

Up to three effects can appear if Stage Three is active.

  • Fatality (Stillbirth) - The Rixixi does not survive. ONLY OCCURS THROUGH INBREEDING, CANNOT OCCUR THROUGH ITEMS OR OTHER SOURCES OF RADIATION SICKNESS.

  • Infertility+ - When breeding, this Ixi always produces 5 cubs. Overrides infertility in partners. Permanent.

  • Quarantine++ - The Rixixi gives off an aura of radiation that can affect anyone around them, and as such, others tend to give them a wide berth. The Rixixi cannot be boosted by NPC effects. Some NPCs are guarded against this effect and can still boost the Rixixi, this will be listed in their description. Permanent.

  • Uncertain++ - Fast Stat Gain effect. Any increase in stats this Ixi would obtain is doubled (an increase of +10 Attack would become +20 Attack). Permanent.

  • Unsteady++ - The Rixixi may drop items on its way back from activities. 75% chance to return only 1 item. Cannot be boosted with effects that increase items. Permanent, but will still always return at least one item.

  • Zoonotic Quarantine++ - The Rixixi unnerves and repels animals with the amount of radiation they give off. Cannot equip companions. Some Companions are guarded against this effect and can be equipped past this limit, this will be listed in their description. Permanent.

    NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Zoonotic Muddling++: - An air of radiation surrounds the Rixixi, dazing and confusing unprepared companions. 50% chance of any companion’s skill failing. Some Companions are guarded against this effect, this will be listed in their description. Permanent. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Contagion++ - A spreader of rads, this Rixixi will spread the next tier down of Contagion to their children as well as another randomized Radiation Sickness in the same tier. They too have obtained a random Stage 3 Radiation Sickness from the Contagion. Permanent. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • One Track Mind++ - Having to focus in on their pursuits, this Rixixi can only take the main Story Mode questline until its completion! No other Story Mode quests can be taken until this penalty is deactivated. Other non-Story Mode activities can still be done. Effective until completion of Story Mode Chapter 5. NULLIFIED BY HORSEMAN HEART.

  • Recessive++ - Genes pass at +10% of their usual rate. Dominant genes pass at +50% of their usual rate. Permanent.

  • Defiant++ - Any stat boosting items can have any of the following effects applied to them: (rolled 1-100) 1-50 doubles the item's effectiveness, 51-80 works as normal, 81-100 halves the effect (rounded up). There is a 50% chance that the stat boost will be applied to a random stat instead of the intended one. Does not apply to level ups. Permanent.

  • Chasmhome - Explorations for this Rixixi roll exclusively from The Chasm's item pool, regardless of the actual depicted location. Permanent. Only obtainable via Euphoria.

  • Fever Dreamer++ - The Ixi's Contagion affects breeding more than usual. Has a 40% chance of passing down the Fever Coat radiation sickness to cubs during breeding. Any amount of cubs can be affected. Permanent. Only obtainable through Contagion++.