What is the infection counter in Dead Cells?

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The description for the Dead Inside mutation per the Dead Cells wiki is

+50% HP. Food no longer heals you. Your infection counter is increased by +6.

This seems to have been changed since last time I played as I do not recognize the part saying "Your infection counter is increased by +6." When I acquired the mutation, I did not see any changes in the display. I also could not find an article on the wiki on the infection counter.

What is the infection counter? What is the difference between the infection counter and malaise?






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What is infection counter in Dead Cells?

It's actually understood. Getting hit by the elites in the special rooms in Castle infects you. After amassing too much infection, the player will take damage until either death or leaving the level.

What does malaise infection do in Dead Cells?

The Malaise as a mechanic is introduced into the game at 5 Boss Stem Cells. It is a meter that has tiers that activates different effects at set tiers. Malaise can also be decreased by killing enemies, elites and bosses....Increasing infection.Points per secondEnemies remaining0.950%0.525%010%2 more rows

What are the best mutations in Dead Cells?

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  • 1 Gastronomy. Effect: Food effect doubled, recycling food lets you deal more damage.
  • 2 Disengagement. ...
  • 3 Tranquillity. ...
  • 4 Crow's Foot. ...
  • 5 Ygar Orus Li Ox. ...
  • 6 Support. ...
  • 7 Extended Healing. ...
  • 8 Frenzy. ...


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