Status Effects
Status Effects are a feature added in the v1.2.0 update to further improve the battle system and allow unique interactions between Toons and Cogs. They can be viewed during battle by looking at the circular icons by a Toon's Laff meter or a Cog's health bar. Their descriptions can be viewed by either hovering over the icons or clicking the purple question mark icons near the same location.
These Status Effects range from damage boosting, debuffs, cheat indications and more.
Standard Status Effects
The following Status Effects are effects commonly found in standard gameplay.
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Effect Trigger | Applied To |
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Cheer "This Toon's attack accuracy is increased by +10%" |
Using Toon-Up | ![]() Toons |
Trapped "This Cog is TRAPPED by a [Trap Gag]! LURE gags are +20% more accurate against this Cog. Once LURED, they will take -[#] damage. |
Placing Trap |
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Dazed "This Cog is dazed due to a TRAP activation, and as such has a -10% dodge chance reduction!" |
Successfully luring Trap |
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Lured (Unprestige) "LURED Cogs cannot attack and take +[Knockback] more damage from each THROW or SQUIRT Gag that's used." |
Using Unprestiged Lure |
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Lured (Prestige) "LURED Cogs cannot attack and take +[#] more damage from each THROW or SQUIRT Gag that's used." |
Using prestiged Lure |
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Soaked "Soaked Cogs have a -10% dodge chance and are vulnerable to ZAP Gags. |
Using Squirt |
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Encore "All Gags have a +[8%/16%] effectiveness boost. By using SOUND again, you'll become Winded." |
Using Sound | ![]() Toons |
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Winded "Your SOUND Gags will deal -50% less damage." |
Using Sound while Encore is active | ![]() Toons |
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Reward Cooldown "Your Boss Rewards are currently on cooldown." |
Using a Boss Reward | ![]() Toons |
Gag Boost (Specific Track) "Next [#] [Gag Type] will deal +[#] more damage!" |
Using an IOU, 5-Pip Dice | ![]() Toons | |
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Gag Boost "Your Gags are +[%] stronger!" |
Using an IOU, 4-Pip Dice | ![]() Toons |
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Sued "This Cog cannot attack! Each Gag used against this Cog increases the effect duration by 1 round, up to a maximum of [4/2] rounds." |
Using a Cease & Desist |
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Skeletal Structure "Due to their reduced volume, this Cog has [90-110%] of their max HP and negative effects applied by Toons will last for -1 less round." |
Cog is a Skelecog |
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Virtualized "This Cog's hardware has been virtualized! Due to their abstract nature, they have [70-110%] of their max HP and negative effects applied by Toons will last -2 less rounds. C&Ds require at least 1 Gag hit to apply. |
Cog is a Virtual Skelecog |
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Manager Exclusive Status Effects
The following Status Effects are generally only found in battles against Manager Bosses.
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Used By | Applied To |
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Lure Resistance "This Cog will stay LURED for [#] rounds." |
All Managers besides Facility Managers, Taskline Managers, and the Witness Stand-In. Lure immunity is only present when fighting the Scapegoat, the Rainmaker, the Mouthpiece, the Multislacker, and the Major Player |
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Overcharged "This Cog is Overcharged! |
Redd 'Heir' Wing, Count Erfit, Bellringer, Multislacker, Kerberos, Rainmaker, Case Manager, Featherbedder, Chainsaw Consultant |
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Damage Boost "Attacks from this Cog will be [#]x more powerful. |
Mouthpiece, Rainmaker, Multislacker, Plutocrat, Derrick Hand (Skelecog) |
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Damage Reduction "This Cog will take -[#] less damage from each Gag!" |
Mouthpiece, Rainmaker, Multislacker, Major Player |
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Focused Defense "This Cog will take -50% less damage from the first Gag Track that hits it each turn." |
Multislacker, Major Player |
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Vulnerable "This Toon takes +[%] more damage while vulnerable." |
Nix, Chainsaw Consultant, Litigator, High Roller | ![]() Toons |
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Soak Resistance "This Cog will take -60% less damage whenever it is Soaked." |
Multislacker, Mouthpiece, Major Player |
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Ink Drain "All gags are -[%] less effective." |
Director of Land Acquisition, Land Acquisition Architect | ![]() Toons |
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Additional Attack "This Cog has gained +[#] extra attack!" |
Public Relations Representative, Director of Public Affairs, Rainmaker |
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Hydrated [Toons] |
Count Erfit, Rainmaker | ![]()
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Power Nap "[This Cog]/[The Foreman] is taking a power nap, and will take time to wake up. Currently, they will take -[70%/50%] less damage and deal -[80%/60%] less damage." |
Featherbedder, Face the Family (Sleepy Factory Foreman) |
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Rush Job "The [Pacesetter/Family] will punish ALL Toons if you do not use [Gag Track] on this Cog!! This Cog cannot be fired, but the right Gag used against this Cog will be much more likely to hit. |
Pacesetter, Face the Family (Laborius Head Attorney) |
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Hurry Sickness "This Toon couldn't keep up with the [Pacesetter/Family] and thus will deal -40% less damage." |
Pacesetter, Face the Family(Laborius Head Attorney) | ![]() Toons |
Exclusive Status Effects
Facility/Taskline Managers
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Battle Type | Applied To |
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Insured "While the Cogs are alive, the Supervisor is insured. At the end of every round that he is insured, he will heal [full health/225] health and gain a damage boost." |
Cashbot Mints (Mint Supervisor) |
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Disruptive Advertisement "If not interrupted, the D.O.P.A. will gain an extra attack!" |
The Directors (Director of Public Affairs) |
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Overwhelming Authority "Unites are disabled for the rest of the battle!" |
The Directors | ![]() Toons | |
Burning Factory Foreman "Fifteen packs a day |
Face the Family |
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Smoked "This Toon will take damage equal to 15% of their max Laff per round." |
Face the Family (Burning Factory Foreman) | ![]() Toons | |
Contractor Factory Foreman "Caught the blues, baby? |
Face the Family |
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Contractually Obligated "It takes two to fill out paperwork! Matching Contract partners deal extra damage to each other and less damage to everyone else." |
Face the Family (Contractor Factory Foreman) | ![]()
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Explosive Factory Foreman "I will blow up soon |
Face the Family |
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Red Tape Factory Foreman "Keep enemies close |
Face the Family |
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Sleepy Factory Foreman "Work is tiring |
Face the Family |
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Sniper Factory Foreman "A good friend helps you |
Face the Family |
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Abacus Mint Supervisor "Math's his specialty |
Face the Family |
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Accountant Mint Supervisor "Keeps track of numbers |
Face the Family |
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Confused Mint Supervisor "Mid-life crisis soon |
Face the Family |
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Controlling Mint Supervisor "Boxing you in quick |
Face the Family |
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Fraudulent Mint Supervisor "He should go to jail |
Face the Family |
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Spongy Mint Supervisor "This man is a tank |
Face the Family |
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Chrono Head Attorney "Lawful Timekeeper |
Face the Family |
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Laborious Head Attorney "He has connections |
Face the Family |
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Monolithic Head Attorney "Quite the large presence |
Face the Family |
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Omnipotent Head Attorney "Always watching you |
Face the Family |
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Overseer Head Attorney "Mr. Attorney |
Face the Family |
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Sneaky Head Attorney "Out of Ivy League |
Face the Family |
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Ancient Club President "Prehistoric Suit |
Face the Family |
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Damage Down "This Toon will deal -25% less damage." |
Face the Family | ![]()
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Chip Fan Club President "Welcome to the club |
Face the Family |
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High Stakes Club President "Randomness is fun |
Face the Family |
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Mulligan Club President "Mr. Mulligan |
Face the Family |
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Puzzling Club President "Brain is very large |
Face the Family |
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Confused "This Toon is Confused! |
Face the Family (Puzzling Club President) | ![]() Toons |
Shivering Club President "Snowflakes falling down |
Face the Family |
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Unstable Core Upgrade "This Cog is unstable! |
Face the Family |
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Nuclear Core Upgrade "This Cog has reached their full potential. |
Face the Family |
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Prismatic [Toon Name] "This Toon has reached their full potential. |
Face the Family | ![]() Toons |
Litigation Team
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | User Cog | Applied To |
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Vulnerable "This Toon takes +20% more damage while vulnerable." |
Litigator | ![]() Toons | |
Court Record "Using Level [#] Gags this round will result in a harsh punishment." |
Stenographer | ![]() Toons | |
Sanctioned "This Toon's Gags are -[25-75%] less effective while sanctioned." |
Stenographer | ![]() Toons | |
Rage Building: [0-99%] "Scapegoat's rage is building... |
Scapegoat |
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Enraged "The Scapegoat is enraged! |
Scapegoat |
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Insurance "This Cog is insured! While insured, they have high Lure resistance, heal +50 health every round, and receive the same benefits as Manager Cogs." |
Case Manager |
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Legally Bound "While legally bound, this Toon will take -20 damage per round." |
Case Manager | ![]() Toons |
Street Managers
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Manager | Applied To |
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Diving "The Deep Diver cannot be hit until the promoted Cog is destroyed. |
Deep Diver |
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Front Line [No Cogs Defeated] |
Gatekeeper |
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Core Competency "This Cog has a +80 health bonus! Additionally, the Cog is dealing +[#] more damage, gaining more every round. Destroy this Cog to steal their damage bonus!" |
Gatekeeper |
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Pierce! "This Toon is currently dealing +[#] extra damage. |
Gatekeeper | ![]() Toons |
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Explosion Imminent! "If this Cog is Overcharged at the beginning of the round and then is destroyed, they will explode, dealing massive damage to everybody and will temporarily weaken Bellringer's healing." |
Bellringer |
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Red Thread [Toons] |
Mouthpiece | ![]()
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Red Tangle "Caught in the red thread of fate! Every Toon in the tangle echoes 50% of the damage of the other tangled Toons!" |
Mouthpiece | ![]() Toons |
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Fresh From the Oven "The Mouthpiece's cookie has enriched this Cog! Defeating this Cog will wound her pride." |
Mouthpiece |
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Baker Extraordinaire "You cannot breach the Mouthpiece's confectionery barrier! The barrier will empower all other Cogs, giving them delectable buffs. Defeating Cogs will weaken the barrier." |
Mouthpiece |
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Backburner "This Cog is dealing and taking +[#] more damage and taking +[x] more damage! They're also taking -[#]% of their max health as damage each turn! Also, negative effects will last -[#] less rounds. |
Firestarter |
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Pyromaniac "The Firestarter is taking -[8-40%] less damage and dealing +[5-25] more damage!" |
Firestarter |
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Woodchipped "This Toon is covered in splintery woodchips, and will take -12 damage per round." |
Treekiller | ![]() Toons |
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Overhire [Alone] |
Featherbedder |
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Peaceful Slumber "The Featherbedder is taking -[%] less damage! |
Featherbedder |
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Power Nap "This Cog is taking a power nap, and will take time to wake up. Currently, they will take -[70%/50%] less damage and deal -[80%/60%] less damage." |
Featherbedder |
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Kudos Managers
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Manager | Applied To |
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Forward Thinking "The Prethinker and his peers will brainstorm your demise at the end of every turn!" |
Prethinker |
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Oil Rain [Cogs] |
Rainmaker | ![]()
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Fog "This Toon cannot see Cog information." |
Rainmaker | ![]() Toons |
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Heavy Rain "Damage taken is increased by 20%. 50% of the damage taken will be deferred to the next weather transition! (Stored: [#] damage)" |
Rainmaker | ![]()
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Storm Cell "The Rainmaker is about to unleash a powerful lightning attack! The power of this attack is reduced for each Gag that hits her." |
Rainmaker |
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Monsoon "The Rainmaker is taking significantly less damage." |
Rainmaker |
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Eye of the Storm "The weather picked up immensely, launching the Toons into the middle of the storm!! |
Rainmaker | ![]() Toons |
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Can't Dodge "This Cog cannot dodge Gags." |
Rainmaker |
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Damage Absorption "This Cog will absorb [%] of damage dealt to other Cogs." |
Rainmaker |
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Will of the People "The Witch Hunter is taking [#]% less damage! Each time another Cog is defeated, this bonus decreases by -5%. Each time 'Mob Mentality' is used, this bonus increases by 10%." |
Witch Hunter |
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Growing Mob "The Witch Hunter's Mob is currently [empty/at [1-16] members]. The larger the Mob gets, the stronger his abilities become! |
Witch Hunter |
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Hivemind "These linked consciousnesses will stop at nothing to destroy a singular Toon every round." |
Witch Hunter |
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Bewitchment "This Toon is Bewitched! Cogs are +75% more likely to target them, but they will deal 1.2x more damage to the Witch Hunter. Additionally, they will take 1.1x more damage." |
Witch Hunter | ![]() Toons |
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Trial by Fire "This Toon will take [10%-20%] damage per round." |
Witch Hunter | ![]() Toons |
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Off the Clock "While there are other Cog in battle, the Multislacker takes -90% less damage!" |
Multislacker |
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Worker Management "This Cog will cleanse nearby Cogs of negative effects at the end of each round." |
Multislacker |
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Union Bust "This Cog will commence union-busting at the end of the next round." |
Multislacker |
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Dance Partner "It takes two to tango! Matching Dance Partners deal extra damage to each other and less damage to everyone else." |
Major Player | ![]()
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Siphon "This Cog is ready to siphon your Laff! It does -15% less damage, but will heal for 4x the damage it deals!" |
Major Player |
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Rising Star [Cogs] |
Major Player | ![]()
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Viral Sensation "This Toon is a Viral Sensation! |
Major Player | ![]()
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Last Tap! "The Major Player is going in for a grand finale! He will be dealing +[#] more damage." |
Major Player |
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Superstar "This Cog is a SUPERSTAR! Alongside a MASSIVE health boost, they will deal +[#] more damage, and will deal more every turn. They also receive the same benefits as Manager Cogs." |
Major Player |
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Ghost Payroll "This Satellite investor will deal [1.3/1.6]x more damage." |
Plutocrat |
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Market Bubble [Inactive] |
Plutocrat |
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Frozen "Frozen Cogs have -25% reduced dodge chance, low ZAP effectiveness, and -10% damage reduction! Upon being destroyed, this Cog will SHATTER." |
Plutocrat |
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Slush Fund "This Cog will take -40% less damage!" |
Plutocrat |
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Deep Freeze "This Toon is frozen! Their attacks will happen after the Cogs are finished attacking. |
Plutocrat | ![]() Toons |
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Revved-Up: [#] RPM [In Phase 1 and 3] |
Chainsaw Consultant |
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Marked Wood "The Chainsaw Consultant has marked this Toon, and unless interrupted by a different Toon, will target them this turn! They will take +75% more damage from his next attack." |
Chainsaw Consultant | ![]() Toons |
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Manager Beneficiary "This Cog cannot be fired or sued." |
Chainsaw Consultant |
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Spark Plug "This Toon will take -20 damage per round." |
Chainsaw Consultant | ![]() Toons |
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Aggrandize "This Cog will absorb 50% of the damage taken to the Chainsaw Consultant." |
Chainsaw Consultant |
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Chain Linked [Chainsaw Consultant] |
Chainsaw Consultant |
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Kickback "The Chainsaw Consultant will take +[%] more damage." |
Chainsaw Consultant |
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Mile-a-Minute "The battle is playing back at [#]x speed." |
Pacesetter |
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Rush Job "The Pacesetter will punish ALL Toons if you do not use [Gag Track] on this Cog!! This Cog cannot be fired, but the right Gag used against this Cog will be much more likely to hit." |
Pacesetter |
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Hurry Sickness "This Toon couldn't keep up with the Pacesetter and thus will deal -40% less damage." |
Pacesetter | ![]() Toons |
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Moving Goalposts "Every round, the Pacesetter randomizes blocked Gag levels!" |
Pacesetter | ![]() Toons |
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Overclocked! "Reading this doesn't seem like the best use of your time." |
Pacesetter |
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Contractors
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Contractor | Applied To |
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Scope Creep "The Count's damage resistance is creeping up, taking [10-40%] less damage." |
Count Erclaim |
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Ripped "Count Erfit is getting ripped! All of his attacks will deal [#] more damage." |
Count Erfit |
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Toons Accuracy Up "This Toon has perfect Gag Accuracy." |
High Roller | ![]() Toons |
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Pips "This Toon is wielding [0-99] Pip(s). |
High Roller | ![]() Toons |
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Pip Discount "This thrifty little Toon is spending 2 less Pips on Dice and Gags!" |
High Roller | ![]() Toons |
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Commercial Break "High Roller is currently on break from minigames! He will return in 2 rounds." |
High Roller |
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Minigame Host "To keep the minigame fair, the High Roller has disabled the Toons' buffs and dice effects. They will not count down rounds or have any effect during the minigame." |
High Roller |
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Cog Shuffle! "This Cog is awaiting your answer! Was this the one High Roller picked? If you answer wrong, you lose!" |
High Roller |
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Puzzle Show! "This Cog is awaiting your gags! If it is not defeated by the end of this round, or if the Toons don't use any [Gag Track] Gags, everyone loses!" |
High Roller |
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Flunky Trivia! "This Flunky is awaiting your answer! It represents the answer: [Answer] |
High Roller |
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Hollywood Star "This Cog is a HOLLYWOOD STAR! Alongside a MASSIVE health boost, they [will deal +[#] more damage, and] will deal more damage every turn. They kind of look familiar..." |
High Roller |
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Hollywood Hijinks "High Roller is on his last commercial break! Defeat as many Mr. Hollywoods as you can for [#] more rounds!" |
High Roller |
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Raising the Ante "The stakes are much higher, and so are your Gag damages! Gags are 10x more powerful." |
High Roller | ![]()
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C45HB4CK "This Silhouette is making sure the Toons don't get too cheery! It will retaliate against the Toons you heal." |
High Roller |
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TR4P-C4RD "This Silhouette is eager to play its Trap Card! It will use a powerful group attack if left unlured or if Trap Gags are placed on the field." |
High Roller |
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GR33NL1GHT3R "This Silhouette is practicing persuasion prevention! It has virtualized all Silhouettes, and will make a different Silhouette lure immune every round." |
High Roller |
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F4C3 V4LU3 "This Silhouette HATES teamwork! It refuses to let it or its friends deal with your combo damage." |
High Roller |
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SPL45HB4CK "This Silhouette loves water parks! Its reflective properties will cause your Squirt Gags to bounce back to you! Silhouettes will receive a 50% damage resistance effect when Soaked." |
High Roller |
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F1ZZL3 "This Silhouette wore a rubber suit to work today! It will reduce your Zap jump damage by a lot." |
High Roller |
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S1NG1N' BLU35 "This Silhouette takes the wind out of your sails! It will knock the wind out of you for a small amount of time." |
High Roller |
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J0K3R "This Silhouette is messing with your Gags?? Your Gags will occasionally get demoted by ?? levels or promoted 1 level. Promoted level 8 Gags deal double damage. He ESPECIALLY loves messing with Drop Gags..." |
High Roller |
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Soaked? "This Toon must have used a defective gag or something..." |
High Roller | ![]() Toons |
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Harmonius Colors [Start of Phase 3] |
High Roller |
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Refraction Barrier "This Silhouette is a strange being of light! Attacks will do -200 less damage on it!" |
High Roller |
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Unused/Removed/Misc. Status Effects
The following Status Effects are either unused, removed, or are special textures used along with other Status Effects.
Effect Icon | Effect Name & Description | Applied To |
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N/A This Icon is used as a background for other effects |
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Schadenfreude "This Toon feels their sick jokes weighing on their neck." |
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Marked for Laugh "This Cog is more vulnerable, and will take [8-20%] more damage." |
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Cog Damage Down "This Cog will deal [%] less damage with their attacks." |
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Presumed Toons Accuracy Down This status effect is currently unused ingame. Its counterpart indicates Toons Accuracy Up, meaning this can only be speculated to be an icon for Toons Accuracy Down or Toons Miss. |
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Wire Cut "This Toon will deal -[%] less damage." |
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Reinforced "Gatekeeper gives all other Cogs +50 health bonus!" |
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N/A Nothing about this status effect is known other than its icon. Given the icon, it's safe to assume it would've been used in Sads the Skelecog's battle. |
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N/A Nothing about this status effect is known other than its icon, but it's believed it was meant to be used for the Rainmaker's Monsoon buff/debuff. |
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Trivia
- The icon used for "F1ZZL3" was originally used for an old version of the Prethinker fight that was not released.
- Toon Accuracy Up was originally only used for Accuracy Up SOS cards which have now been removed.
- The background for the Status Effect "Lure Resistance" will flash red if the Cog is Lure Immune.