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An abnormal status is a type of status condition that affects the player character in the Dark Cloud series. They are, with one exception, all negative and inhibit the affected character in a myriad of ways. Examples are slowly draining health (Poison), slowing the player down (Gooey), stopping him entirely (Freeze, Stop, Petrification), disabling the use of recovery items (Thirst), or the switching of equipment (Curse). Recovery items are vital to curing a status condition, with each one having an appropriate counter associated with it. Said item can often also be used as a throwing item to afflict the abnormal status on an enemy. Several weapon abilities also afflict enemies with abnormal statuses. Stamina, or Pumped Up, is the only positive abnormal status and is gained through the Stamina Drink item, it cannot be removed but wears off on its own eventually.

Although recovery items can be used to cure status conditions, some will wear off on their own eventually, specifically those that slow or stop the player character. Mighty Healing, Plum Rice Ball and Stamina Drink (once it wears off) are useful cure-all items, but are relatively rare and expensive. Amulets are a cheap and effective way of guaranteeing a high chance of avoiding negative status effects, as long as they are equipped in an active item slot. Abnormal statuses are typically gained by being hit by specific enemies, such as the Dragon which can inflict Stop, or the Bat which inflicts Poison. Other sources include specific recovery items (the Mellow Banana causes Thirst), locked or trapped treasure chests, Mystery Circles and Angel and Devil Coins

In, Dark Cloud, if you are under the effect of an abnormal status and take on a different status condition you will suffer from both effects. Curing the second status will also end up curing the first.

Dark Cloud[]

Icon Status Effect Cured by
Poison (status) from DC1 icon Poison Health is gradually drained. Antidote Drink
Gooey from DC1 icon Gooey Slows down movement for a set time. Soap
Curse from DC1 icon Curse Cannot change weapons or equipment. Holy Water
Freeze icon Freeze Freezes character in place for a set time. Throbbing Cherry
Stamina icon Stamina Increases attack power for a set time. Caused by Stamina Drink
Near-death icon Near-death Not an actual status effect, but appears when under a certain health threshold. Healing items

Dark Chronicle[]

Icon Status Effect Cured by
Poison (status) from DC2 icon Poison Health is gradually drained. Antidote Drink
Thirst (status) from DC2 icon Thirst Cannot eat recovery items. Tasty Water
Gooey from DC2 icon Gooey Slows down movement for a set time. Soap
Curse from DC2 icon Curse Cannot change weapons or equipment. Holy Water
Stop (status) icon Stop Freezes character in place for a set time. Heart-Throb Cherry
Petrification icon Petrification Freezes character, lasts longer than Stop. Medusa's Tear
Pumped Up icon Pumped Up Increases attack power for a set time. Caused by Stamina Drink
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