Some more mutation ideas

[LeonidasLee777]

Mutation: Dominance

Unlock Condition:

Defeat a set number of predatory insects or creatures (e.g., spiders, centipedes, carpenter soldier ants)

Effects:

Predator Instinct: +10% melee and ranged damage against aggressive creatures

Top Predator: +5% defense while engaged in combat with stronger enemies

Resource Opportunist: Small chance to gain bonus crafting materials from defeated predators (+10%)

Dominance Buff: After defeating a predator, gain a temporary +10% damage and +10% movement speed, representing supremacy in the ecosystem

Theme:

Represents control and mastery over other creatures in the backyard ecosystem, rewarding combat efficiency and predator awareness.

 

Mutation: Scavenger

Unlock Condition:

Automatically unlocks after harvesting any amount of any plant

Progression tracked by total plants harvested

 

Levels & Effects:

Level 1 – Novice Scavenger

Resource Tracker: Resources being tracked through the scanner are highlighted within 10 meters

Resourceful Hands: 5% chance to gain extra resources on harvest

Opportunistic Loot: 2% chance to find bonus items in containers

 

Level 2 – Skilled Scavenger

Resource Tracker: Scanner-tracked resources highlighted within 12 meters

Resourceful Hands: 10% chance to gain extra resources on harvest

Opportunistic Loot: 5% chance to find bonus items in containers

 

Level 3 – Master Scavenger

Resource Tracker: Scanner-tracked resources highlighted within 15 meters

Resourceful Hands: 15% chance to gain extra resources on harvest

Opportunistic Loot: 10% chance to find bonus items in containers

Theme:

Represents growing expertise in scavenging and resourcefulness—efficiency and awareness of the environment increase over time.