Engine Status Effects

Status Effects System

Status: ✅ 100% Complete (See COMPLETED_WORK.md)

Overview

Status effects add tactical depth through temporary conditions affecting combat and exploration.

Core Components

Effect Categories

• Damage-Over-Time: Periodic damage (poison, burning, bleeding)
• Crowd Control: Movement/action restriction (frozen, stunned, slowed)
• Stat Modification: Temporary stat changes (blessed, cursed, weakened)
• Environmental: Location-based effects (burning terrain, poison gas)

Status Mechanics

• Duration-Based: Effects last for specific durations with tick rates
• Resistances & Immunities: Reduce or prevent effects entirely
• Cure Methods: Items, spells, time-based expiration
• Stacking Rules: Multiple effects interaction and intensity
• Visual Indicators: UI feedback for active statuses

Key Features

• Tactical Complexity: Status effects create combat depth
• Risk vs Reward: Powerful effects balanced by countermeasures
• Build Synergy: Effects synergize with abilities and traits
• Visual Clarity: Players understand active conditions
• Strategic Planning: Anticipate and counter enemy effects

Related Systems

• Combat System - Status effects applied in combat
• Magic & Spell System - Spells apply status effects
• Trait System - Item traits trigger effects