Pet mutations
Pet Mutations
Mutations are unusual traits that can affect a pet's appearance, health, behavior, environmental tolerance, and survival. Some are helpful. Some are harmful. Some are simply strange little signatures from the wilderness.
How Mutations Appear
- Inheritance – Mutations may pass from parent to kit through breeding.
- Natural variation – Some pets may develop or arrive with traits through the world's existing systems.
- Events and discoveries – Certain mutations may be connected to events, items, rare circumstances, or future systems.
Dominant and Recessive Traits
- Dominant traits are more likely to show clearly when inherited.
- Recessive traits may remain hidden in a family line until the right combination appears.
- Some traits are neutral or cosmetic while others change practical outcomes.
Gameplay Effects
Mutations can influence:
- Heat, cold, rain, swamp, and other biome or weather risks.
- Sickness chance, healing, rest, injury risk, and recovery.
- Pregnancy, birth complications, and fragile kits.
- Scouting, hunting, carrying, combat, escape, and awareness.
- Food, water, energy, or care requirements.
- Visible overlays such as ears, tails, noses, fur types, eyes, and glow effects.
Examples
Thick fur can help in cold weather while increasing heat risk. Snow paws can help on icy ground. Cold-blooded pets may struggle in winter. Waterproof coats and webbed paws may help in wet regions. Fragile bones, weak immune systems, or difficult birth traits can create extra danger.
Master List
The detailed registry remains available here:
Mutations Master List