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 |
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Poison | Health is gradually drained. | Antidote Drink | |
Gooey | Slows down movement for a set time. | Soap | |
Curse | Cannot change weapons or equipment. | Holy Water | |
Freeze | Freezes character in place for a set time. | Throbbing Cherry | |
Stamina | Increases attack power for a set time. | Caused by Stamina Drink | |
Near-death | Not an actual status effect, but appears when under a certain health threshold. | Healing items |
Dark Chronicle[]
Icon | Status | Effect | Cured by |
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Poison | Health is gradually drained. | Antidote Drink | |
Thirst | Cannot eat recovery items. | Tasty Water | |
Gooey | Slows down movement for a set time. | Soap | |
Curse | Cannot change weapons or equipment. | Holy Water | |
Stop | Freezes character in place for a set time. | Heart-Throb Cherry | |
Petrification | Freezes character, lasts longer than Stop. | Medusa's Tear | |
Pumped Up | Increases attack power for a set time. | Caused by Stamina Drink |