To turn the punishing Angry Face quest item into a “Free Win” engine, you must pair it with The Loner to create a synergy where your lost unit functions as an automated turret that clears the enemy board. This “Mask & Gun” build works because the enemy version of your cat retains the gun’s logic, causing it to immediately fire upon its new allies at the start of every encounter.
The Core Synergy: The “Mask & Gun” Build
The strategy relies on the interaction between two quest items that are usually considered burdens.
The Components
- The Angry Face (Mask): You lose a unit; that unit joins the enemy team in every encounter.
- The Loner (Gun): An item that usually triggers an “insta-kill” effect.
How it Works
When you equip The Loner on the cat wearing the Angry Face, the “Enemy” version of your cat spawns with the gun. Because the item’s logic still applies, the cat will immediately fire upon its “allies” (the actual enemies). This effectively turns your lost unit into an automated turret that clears the board for you at the start of every turn.
Advanced Optimization
To ensure this build doesn’t backfire, professional players use the following “weak link” tactics:
Character Selection: The Druid Meta
- Why: Druids have a -2 Constitution modifier, making them naturally fragile.
- The Goal: You want the Angry Face cat to have the lowest HP possible so you can down them quickly if they turn their gun on you.
- The Bonus: The Druid’s bird spawns as an enemy but is instantly deleted by the Loner’s logic, keeping the board clean.
Managing “Cancer” and Stat Decay
If you have the Cancer item or disorder (+1 random mutation / -3 random stats per battle), put it on the Angry Face cat.
- Benefit 1: The permanent stat drops make the cat less of a threat to your remaining team.
- Benefit 2: You can still pass on the accumulated mutations through breeding after the quest.
Limits & Risks
While powerful, this build is not an “auto-win” in every scenario. Users should be aware of these hard counters:
| Scenario | Impact | Strategy |
| Bosses/Mini-Bosses | Damage is capped at 25 per shot. | Targets with a 2×2 footprint count as 4 targets; the cat will hit them 4 times (100 total damage). |
| Multi-Phase Enemies | Insta-kill only clears the first “life.” | Be prepared to finish the second phase manually. |
| Dodge Mechanics | The Loner’s bullets can miss. | Ensure your remaining 3 cats have high accuracy or crowd control. |
Alternative Mitigation Strategies
If you cannot line up The Loner and Angry Face quests simultaneously (as quest destinations are randomized), consider these secondary methods:
- The Persuasion Device: Use this to permanently charm the Angry Face cat back to your side on the first mission. You play a standard 4-cat game, simply down one face slot.
- The Mystical Blindfold: Equipping this on The Loner causes their shots to miss your team. This allows you to run a 4-cat squad despite the “Loner” requirement, provided you use a magic-heavy build.
⚠️Critical Warning: The Peace Symbol Trap
Do not attempt to use Peace Symbol face paint to mitigate The Loner’s damage. Despite the item description, it does not prevent the insta-kill trigger. This is a common pitfall that will result in an immediate wipe of your squad.
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