Volatile Payload
UniqueDying cells burst and hurt their neighbours.
- Bosses don't burst
From the Codex
Lytic viruses burst their host cells, releasing virions and inflammatory debris all at once.
Lysis Cascade in the CodexSignature effects
Unique Abilities
Eight signature effects. They roll on Legendary (1), Mythic (2) and Prismatic (3) gear, and a Bonus ability mutation can add one to a piece of any tier. Uniques show in orange on the piece.
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Barbed Coat
UniqueCells that touch you take 20 damage.
- Stacks: two pieces with it deal 40
From the Codex
Some viral proteins damage the membranes of immune cells that try to grab them.
Barbed Spikes in the Codex
Twin Genome
Unique+1 projectile on every shot (40% damage).
- Stacks with other pieces that have it
From the Codex
Gene duplication gives a virus a spare copy of a gene that can take on a new job.
Twin Genome in the Codex
Guardian Membrane
UniqueBlock the first hit in every room.
From the Codex
Dense glycan coats on envelope proteins physically shield viruses from antibodies.
Envelope Shield in the Codex
Primed Replicase
UniqueStart each run with Shift (Latency for Retrovirus) and your ultimate charged.
From the Codex
Strong promoters can switch a virus's genes on faster and louder than usual.
Overcharged in the Codex
Parasitic Uptake
UniqueAuto-attacks heal 1% of their damage.
- Adds to lifesteal from stats; total lifesteal is capped at 3% of damage
From the Codex
Viruses reprogram cell metabolism to siphon off nutrients and building blocks for themselves.
Vampiric Uptake in the Codex
Phantom Antigens
UniqueImmune cells see 40% less far.
From the Codex
Antigenic variation changes the parts of a virus antibodies recognize, letting it slip past immunity.
Evasive Proteins in the Codex
Overdrive Polymerase
UniqueFire 20% faster.
- Stacks with other pieces that have it
From the Codex
Faster polymerases and assembly let some strains release new virions hours earlier.
Rapid Assembly in the Codex