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Create New Status Effect

Create a new buff, debuff, or control effect

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Basic Information
Lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores only
Shown to players
Effect description for tooltips
Single emoji character
UI theming color
Visual effect identifier (optional)
Duration & Stacking
0 = permanent until removed
For DoT/HoT effects (optional)
Maximum concurrent stacks
Effects

Absorbs damage before health (for shield effects)

Damage over time (DoT)
Healing over time (HoT)

Stat Modifiers

No stat modifiers defined

Flags & Requirements
Can be removed by cleanse
Can be removed by dispel
Can apply to dead actors
Cancel
Stacking Modes

How stacking works:

  • Refresh: Reset duration on re-apply
  • Replace: Remove old, apply new
  • Independent: Multiple separate instances
  • Stack: Single instance with stack count
Effect Categories

Category types:

  • Buff: Positive effects (green)
  • Debuff: Negative effects (red)
  • Control: Crowd control (yellow)
  • Neutral: Other effects (gray)
Common Patterns

Effect patterns:

  • DoT/HoT: Set tick interval + tick damage/heal
  • Stat Buffs: Add stat modifiers
  • Crowd Control: Set CC type + prevents actions
  • Shields: Set shield amount in on_apply
Tips
  • Use clear, descriptive names
  • Set appropriate durations for game balance
  • Consider max stacks carefully
  • Test effects in-game after creating
  • Use 0 duration for permanent effects