Mewgenics 1.1 Balance Update Explained: Hunter Nerfs, Mage Buffs & Tinkerer Meta

The Mewgenics 1.1 beta balance update is not a small tuning patch. It changes several build-defining mechanics at once.

The short version:

Hunter and Fighter lost some of their strongest loop tools, while Mage and Tinkerer received major buffs.

This guide explains what actually changed, which builds are weaker, which builds are stronger, and what you should test first after the 1.1 update.

Beta note: This guide is based on the 1.1 beta patch. Some numbers, tooltips, and edge-case interactions may change before the update reaches the main branch.

Quick Verdict

Area	1.1 Change	Practical Verdict
Hunter’s Boon	Now triggers once per turn, but from any kill	Major nerf to multi-kill mana loops
Scattershot	Mana cost increased from 7 to 10; upgraded version no longer exempts allies	Still strong, but much more expensive and riskier
Heavy Shot	Damage down, mana cost up, miss chance reduced	Less abusive with accuracy fixes, but more reliable baseline
Ball of Spiders	No longer scales damage with DEX	High-DEX Hunter damage scaling is weaker
Flea Shot	No longer scales damage with DEX	Familiar utility may remain, but direct damage scaling is weaker
Merciless	No longer triggers during actions that cost movement points	Movement damage loops are heavily nerfed
Mage	Many range, freeze, burn, stun, and damage buffs	One of the biggest winners
Tinkerer	Throw Weapon no longer costs an action; explosion tools improved	One of the biggest winners
Malaria	Now only reduces Constitution	Less broadly destructive, but still dangerous
Breeding	Inbreeding and birth defect inheritance are more punishing	Long-term breeding lines need more care

Biggest Before and After Changes

System	Before 1.1	1.1 Beta	Why It Matters
Hunter’s Boon	Enemy kills could repeatedly give mana	Any kill can trigger it, but only once per turn	Multi-kill mana refund chains lose most of their ceiling
Hunter’s Boon+	Enemy kills could restore all mana repeatedly	Restore-all effect follows the new once-per-turn trigger rule	Still powerful, but no longer a repeated full-refill engine
Scattershot	7 mana	10 mana	43% higher mana cost
Scattershot+	Larger area and ally exemption	Larger area, but no longer exempts allies	Positioning becomes much more important
Heavy Shot	10 damage, 4 mana, 70% miss chance	8 damage, 5 mana, 50% miss chance	Lower efficiency, but less unreliable
Merciless	Could enable movement damage refresh loops	Does not trigger during movement-point actions	Trample-style movement loops are the main casualty
Malaria	More broadly damaging over time	Only reduces Constitution	Still bad, but easier to evaluate
Throw Weapon	Cost an action	No longer costs an action	Tinkerer gains a much stronger turn sequence

Hunter Changes

Hunter is the class most obviously affected by 1.1.

Before the patch, Hunter could combine ranged damage, room-clearing tools, mana refunds, and accuracy support into very efficient turns. The 1.1 update directly targets those strengths.

Hunter’s Boon 1.1 Change

Hunter’s Boon is the biggest reason players are searching for this patch.

Version	Basic Effect	Upgrade Effect	Trigger Rule
Before 1.1	Kill an enemy to gain 5 mana	Kill an enemy to restore all mana	Could trigger repeatedly from enemy kills
1.1 Beta	Can trigger from any kill	Upgrade still restores all mana	Triggers at most once per turn

The important change is not only “any kill.” The important change is the once-per-turn cap.

Mana Value Example

Assume base Hunter’s Boon, not upgraded.

Kills in One Turn	Before 1.1 Mana Gain	1.1 Beta Mana Gain	Mana Lost
1 kill	5	5	0
2 kills	10	5	-5
3 kills	15	5	-10
4 kills	20	5	-15

This is why the patch hurts Hunter’s Boon + Scattershot builds so much. The first kill still matters, but the second, third, and fourth kills no longer refund more mana.

For upgraded Hunter’s Boon, the difference is even bigger. Before 1.1, multiple kills could create multiple full-mana restore windows. In 1.1, you should treat upgraded Hunter’s Boon as:

one possible full mana refill per turn, not a repeat refill engine.

Try the Hunter’s Boon Mana Value Calculator if you want to compare max mana, current mana, kill count, and upgrade state.

Hunter’s Boon and “Any Kill”

The “any kill” wording is the most interesting part of the change. It may create new interactions, but several edge cases need in-game testing.

Scenario	Expected Result	Confidence	Notes
Hunter kills one enemy	Triggers	High	This is the normal use case
Hunter kills multiple enemies with Scattershot	Triggers once total	High	The once-per-turn cap should prevent multiple payouts
Hunter kills an enemy and ally in the same Scattershot	Triggers once total	Medium	Needs testing for kill order and credit behavior
Hunter kills an ally	Likely triggers	Medium	“Any kill” suggests yes, but verify in-game
Hunter kills a familiar or summon	Likely triggers	Medium	Important for Flea/Familiar builds
Hunter-owned trap kills a unit	Unknown	Low	Depends on how the game credits trap kills
Familiar kills an enemy	Unknown	Low	Depends on whether the kill is credited to the Hunter
Burn or Poison applied by Hunter gets the kill	Unknown	Low	Damage-over-time ownership needs testing

The safest rule for now:

Build around one reliable Hunter kill per turn. Treat ally, familiar, trap, and damage-over-time triggers as experimental until tested.

What to Screenshot or Test

If you are collecting proof for this page, test these first:

1. Scattershot kills two or more enemies in one cast.
2. Scattershot kills one enemy and one ally in one cast.
3. Hunter kills a familiar or summoned unit.
4. A Hunter-owned trap kills an enemy.
5. A familiar created by the Hunter kills an enemy.
6. Burn or Poison from the Hunter gets the killing blow.

Scattershot 1.1 Change

Scattershot is still a strong Hunter tool, but it is no longer cheap or safe by default.

Version	Mana Cost	Upgrade Behavior	Practical Result
Before 1.1	7	Upgraded version avoided allies	Strong low-friction room clear
1.1 Beta	10	Upgraded version no longer exempts allies	Expensive and positioning-sensitive

The mana cost increase from 7 to 10 is a +3 mana increase, or about 43% more expensive.

This matters because Hunter’s Boon was nerfed at the same time. Before 1.1, Scattershot could kill several enemies and refund multiple Hunter’s Boon triggers. In 1.1, Scattershot costs more and Hunter’s Boon only pays out once.

Scattershot Decision Table

Situation	Recommendation
Scattershot kills only 1 enemy	Usually not worth 10 mana unless the target is important
Scattershot kills 2+ enemies safely	Still good, but no longer self-refunding
Allies are inside the radius	Much riskier after 1.1
Hunter’s Boon is your only mana support	Be careful; one trigger does not cover the full cost
You have other mana support	Still a strong room-clear option

Heavy Shot 1.1 Change

Heavy Shot became less efficient, but also less unreliable.

Version	Damage	Mana Cost	Miss Chance	Damage per Mana
Before 1.1	10	4	70%	2.5
1.1 Beta	8	5	50%	1.6

The raw damage per mana dropped from 2.5 to 1.6. That is a major efficiency loss.

However, the miss chance also dropped from 70% to 50%, which makes Heavy Shot less painful when you do not have accuracy support.

Practical Impact

Heavy Shot was especially strong when a build could remove or bypass the miss chance. Once the downside disappeared, the old version was extremely efficient.

The 1.1 version is less abusable:

• lower damage
• higher mana cost
• lower miss chance
• weaker payoff from accuracy fixes

Heavy Shot is not dead. It is just less automatic.

Ball of Spiders and Flea Shot

Ball of Spiders and Flea Shot both lost DEX damage scaling in 1.1.

Ability	Known Pre-1.1 Value	1.1 Change	Practical Impact
Ball of Spiders	Damage scaled with Hunter ranged damage bonus	No longer scales damage with DEX	Direct hit is weaker on high-DEX Hunters
Flea Shot	Damage scaled with Hunter ranged damage bonus	No longer scales damage with DEX	Familiar utility may remain, but poke damage is weaker

This is important because high-DEX Hunter builds previously got more direct damage from these tools.

Ball of Spiders

Ball of Spiders still has value if you care about the spiderlings it creates. The nerf mainly affects the direct impact damage.

After 1.1, evaluate Ball of Spiders as:

• less attractive as a scaling damage tool
• still potentially useful as a summon/body tool
• weaker for high-DEX Hunter damage builds
• worth checking in-game for the new flat damage tooltip

Flea Shot

Flea Shot matters because it may connect to Familiar-style Hunter builds and Hunter’s Boon “any kill” testing.

After 1.1, Flea Shot should be judged more as utility than raw damage:

Use Flea Shot for its familiar or interaction value first, not as a DEX-scaling damage spell.

The most important open question is whether Flea or familiar-related kills can interact with Hunter’s Boon’s new “any kill” rule.

Merciless 1.1 Change

Merciless is the main Fighter change players need to understand.

The new rule:

Merciless no longer triggers during actions that cost movement points.

Scenario	1.1 Result	Why
Big normal attack deals enough damage	Should still work	Not a movement-point action
Active ability deals enough damage	Should still work if it does not cost movement points	Depends on ability cost type
Trample-style movement damage	Nerfed	It happens during movement-point spending
Walking through enemies to refresh movement	Nerfed	This is the loop the patch targets
Movement action deals 10+ damage	Should not trigger Merciless	It costs movement points

This does not delete Merciless. It deletes the pattern where movement damage refreshes movement, which creates more movement damage, which refreshes movement again.

Merciless Decision Table

Your Fighter Plan	1.1 Verdict
Use Merciless as bonus shield/mobility after big hits	Still playable
Use Merciless to loop Trample-style movement damage	Nerfed
Use movement to repeatedly deal 10+ damage	Nerfed
Use high-damage non-movement attacks	Still worth testing

Read the Merciless 1.1 guide for the deeper movement-loop breakdown.

Cleric Changes

The main Cleric change is Cleanse.

This is not a simple “Cleanse is worse” change. It is more specific:

Version	Base Cleanse	Upgraded Cleanse	Verdict
Before 1.1	Removed debuffs from an area	Added extra value through the upgrade	Strong group cleanse without needing upgrade
1.1 Beta	Single-target cleanse with increased range	Large-area cleanse	Weaker before upgrade, more important after upgrade

The practical takeaway:

Base Cleanse is worse for group debuffs, but upgraded Cleanse becomes much more important if your party needs AOE debuff removal.

Cleric players should upgrade Cleanse earlier if the run depends on clearing Poison, Bleed, Blind, Slow, or other debuffs from multiple cats.

Mage Buffs

Mage is one of the biggest winners of the 1.1 patch.

The buffs are not just one change. Mage received improvements across range, freeze, fire, stun, and spell reliability.

Ability / Passive	1.1 Change	Why It Matters
Basic Attack	+2 range	Safer positioning
Blizzard	Reworked to deal very high damage with 100% Freeze and no Slow	Major freeze-control buff
Bolt	+2 range	Easier ranged casting
Burning Paws	More Burn	Better basic-attack burn setup
Fire Blast	+2 range	Safer fire spell use
Firebolt	+2 range, +1 damage	Better ranged elemental damage
Five	Triggers from exactly 5 Mana or HP	More activation routes
Forbidden Spells	Disorder pools split into 90% basic and 10% crippling; Luck affects pool	Risk becomes more readable
Four	Triggers from exactly 4 Mana or HP	More activation routes
Freezerburn	+1 attack radius	Easier close-range AOE
Ice Paws	More Slow, more Freeze chance, can damage frozen units	Big freeze Mage quality-of-life buff
Inferno	8 damage and Burn 8; upgrade 12 damage and Burn 10	Major fire AOE buff
Long Cast	More range; upgrade gives even more range and magic damage	Better artillery Mage support
Overload	More damage	Stronger spell payoff
Shatter	Lower mana cost	Easier frozen-target finisher
Thunderburst	12 damage, 50% Stun; upgrade 16 damage, 100% Stun	Major stun-control buff
Tri-Attack	More range and damage	Better general elemental option

Mage Builds to Test

Freeze Mage

Freeze Mage looks much better after 1.1.

Reasons:

• Blizzard now has guaranteed Freeze.
• Ice Paws has better Slow and Freeze value.
• Ice Paws can damage frozen units.
• Shatter costs less mana.

This makes freeze less like a stall mechanic and more like a real damage/control plan.

Fire Mage

Fire Mage also improved, especially because of Inferno.

Version	Damage	Burn
Before 1.1	6	3
1.1 Beta	8	8
1.1 Upgrade	12	10

That is a large increase in both immediate damage and burn pressure.

Thunder / Stun Mage

Thunderburst is the main reason to test stun Mage.

Version	Damage	Stun Chance
1.1 Beta	12	50%
1.1 Upgrade	16	100%

A 100% stun upgrade turns Thunderburst into a real control button instead of just random electric damage.

Tinkerer Buffs

Tinkerer is the other major winner of 1.1.

The biggest change:

Throw Weapon no longer costs an action.

That one line changes Tinkerer’s whole turn structure.

Ability / Passive	1.1 Change	Why It Matters
Throw Weapon	No longer costs an action	Major action economy buff
Basic Craft / Throw AI	AI sequences craft/use/throw better	Better auto-control behavior
Blast Resistance	Added to EMP, Mr. Mega, Napalm, Demo Man	Explosion builds become safer
Bombchu	-2 mana cost	Easier bomb-bot setup
Build Nuke	-2 mana cost	Large explosion setup is cheaper
Conductor	Weapon inflicts electric damage if wearing metal	Electric weapon builds become more consistent
Electrolyze	-2 mana cost	Electric weapon setup is cheaper
EMP	More explosion damage	Better explosion scaling
Firecrackers	-2 mana cost	Cheap explosion tool improves
Lightning Rod	Grants Tech instead of Charge; upgrade grants Energized	Better Tech scaling
Math!	Stuns when the target’s current HP is prime; upgrade gives Tech on prime instead of refunding mana	Prime-HP targeting becomes control/value
Mr. Mega	More blast radius and explosion damage	Bigger explosions
Napalm	More Burn	Stronger fire explosion builds
Rocket Ride	-2 mana cost	Cheaper mobility/explosion combo

Why Throw Weapon Matters

Before 1.1, Tinkerer turns could feel cramped because crafting, using, and throwing competed for action economy.

After 1.1, a stronger Tinkerer turn can look like this:

1. Craft a weapon.
2. Use the weapon.
3. Throw the weapon.
4. Stack Tech, electric, or explosion value for future turns.

That makes every weapon, throw, Tech, and explosion synergy easier to justify.

Blast Resistance Matters

Blast Resistance was added to several explosion-related Tinkerer passives:

• EMP
• Mr. Mega
• Napalm
• Demo Man

That matters because many Tinkerer builds want to create explosions near themselves. Blast Resistance makes those builds less self-punishing and much easier to pilot.

This is especially relevant for:

• Rocket Ride
• Firecrackers
• Build Nuke
• Mr. Mega
• Napalm
• EMP explosion setups

Math! Is Now a Prime-HP Tool

Math! is easier to understand if you think about the target’s current HP.

The ability deals damage based on how many divisors the target’s current HP has. Prime numbers only have two divisors: 1 and themselves.

Target Current HP	Divisors	Math! Damage
7	1, 7	2
11	1, 11	2
12	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12	6
24	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24	8

In 1.1, prime HP matters more because Math! now stuns on prime numbers. The upgrade gives Tech on prime instead of refunding mana.

The practical rule:

Use Math! on composite HP for damage. Use Math! on prime HP for stun and Tech value.

Useful prime HP values to notice:

2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29

Monk: Fist of Fate+

Fist of Fate+ now has an important limit:

Repeat hits must hit different targets each time.

That means it is weaker for single-target repeat abuse.

Scenario	1.1 Impact
Many enemies alive	Still strong because there are valid repeat targets
One boss or one priority target	Weaker because repeats cannot keep selecting the same unit
On-basic-attack synergy builds	Still interesting, but less reliable for single-target burst
Hunter’s Boon + Fist of Fate experiments	Needs testing because kill sequencing matters

This is not a total Monk nerf. It is mainly an anti-loop or anti-repeat-fishing change.

Breeding and House Changes

The 1.1 breeding changes matter because they affect long-term account power, not just one run.

System	1.1 Change	Decision Impact
Negative Stimulation	High negative Stimulation behavior fixed	Fewer weird edge cases
Birth defects and Stimulation	Higher Stimulation reduces parent birth defect inheritance	Stimulation is better at filtering bad inherited defects
Inbreeding and Stimulation	Stimulation effects are reduced the more inbred a kitten is	Highly inbred lines get less value from strong breeding rooms
Inbreeding and birth defects	Parent birth defects are more likely to be inherited when the kitten is more inbred	Bad defects are harder to hide in inbred lines
Mutation stat	No longer rerolls existing mutations or birth defects	Mutation rooms cannot clean bad traits later
Mutation threshold	Simple +2/-1 stat mutations roll until above 10 Mutation	High Mutation matters more for effect mutations
Voice inheritance	Parent voice inheritance chance reduced from 98% to 75%	Less same-voice repetition across a whole line

Breeding Strategy After 1.1

The key breeding takeaway:

Do not assume a high-Stimulation room can fully save a bad inbred line.

After 1.1:

• inbred kittens get less value from Stimulation
• inherited birth defects are more punishing in inbred lines
• Mutation no longer rerolls existing bad mutations or birth defects
• bad traits need to be avoided earlier, not cleaned up later

Use the Breeding Simulator before committing important pairings, especially if both parents share defects or come from a tight family line.

If your room setup is not stable yet, start with the Best Breeding Room Setup before chasing extreme Mutation rooms.

Malaria and Disorder Changes

Malaria is one of the smaller changes, but it matters because players search for it after 1.1.

Disorder / Event	1.1 Change	Practical Impact
Malaria	Now only reduces Constitution	Less broadly destructive, but still dangerous
Naegleria Fowleri	AI controlled instead of dead at 0 INT	Less punishing than total loss
Schrodinger’s Syndrome	More upside when alive	Higher reward, still risky
Sociopathy	Changed to -5 CHA and +5 INT	Different stat profile
Hypersomnia	Sleep timing fixed	Better consistency with sleep-related effects
Baphomet	Bad outcomes removed from some options	Less punishing event choice
Sacrificial Altar	Bad outcomes removed from sacrificing cats	Sacrifice is less risky
Itchies or Wheezies	Itchies gives forever flea familiar; Wheezies gives +2 Luck	Better event rewards
Infestation Weather	Units only spawn charmed maggots when killed	Less enemy-spawn punishment

Malaria 1.1

Before 1.1, Malaria was scary because it could damage a cat’s broader stat profile over time.

In 1.1:

Malaria only reduces Constitution.

That makes it easier to evaluate, but it does not make it harmless.

Cat Type	Malaria Risk
Low-CON backliner	High
Tanky high-CON cat	Manageable
Important breeder	Still dangerous if Constitution matters
Disposable run cat	Less scary than before
Already fragile cat	High

Read the Malaria database entry for the focused breakdown.

Other Class Changes

Class	Change	Verdict
Cleric	Cleanse is now single-target with more range; upgrade becomes large area	Base weaker for group debuffs, upgrade more important
Cleric	Open Wounds now deals magic damage	Battle Cleric scaling changes
Druid	Plant Mushroom -2 mana cost	Buff
Druid	Summon Caterpillar -1 mana cost	Buff
Fighter	Merciless no longer triggers during movement-point actions	Movement-loop nerf
Hunter	Ball of Spiders and Flea Shot no longer scale with DEX	Scaling nerf
Hunter	Egg Sac Trap -1 mana cost	Small buff
Hunter	Heavy Shot, Hunter’s Boon, Scattershot changed	Major nerf package
Mage	Many range, damage, freeze, burn, and stun buffs	Major winner
Monk	Fist of Fate+ repeat must hit different targets	Single-target repeat abuse nerf
Monk	Stance Switch AI use improved	AI quality buff
Necromancer	Evil Incarnate -3 mana cost	Buff
Necromancer	Flesh Golem -3 HP cost per cat	Buff
Psychic	Shatter the Sky -2 mana cost	Buff
Tank	Ass Blast -1 mana cost and more knockback	Buff
Tank	Clap -1 mana cost	Buff
Thief	Caltrops movement improved	Mobility buff
Thief	Nail Flurry+ multihit amount locks when cast	Loop-control nerf
Thief	Poison Gas applies more poison	Poison buff
Tinkerer	Throw, Tech, explosion, and blast resistance buffs	Major winner
Jester	No major combat balance change listed	Mostly unaffected

Boss, Item, and Misc Changes

Change	Why It Matters
Hitler’s suicide can no longer miss	Boss behavior is more consistent
Explosive phase shield increased	Boss phase is harder to bypass
Führerfötuses +4 HP	Small durability buff
Final Boss and Cat Clones cannot roll Depressing elite buff	Reduces one frustrating boss modifier
The Coven and Tormentor +50 HP	Boss durability buff
Dreadnoughtus head +50 HP; legs +2 damage	Act boss buff
Cursed items and parasites can degrade	Cursed setups are less protected
Bonus-turn head mutation now has -2 Speed	Strong mutation gets a downside
Spewer HP nerfed to 100	Enemy durability nerf
Stacy base HP buffed to 125	Enemy durability buff
Backpack button added to shop screens	Quality-of-life improvement
Active ability tooltips show ability button	Better readability
Element indicators added to item buttons	Better combat planning

What Should You Rebuild First?

If Your Old Build Used…	What Changed	What To Do Now
Hunter’s Boon multi-kill turns	Only one trigger per turn	Calculate whether the first kill is still enough value
Hunter’s Boon+ full-refill loops	Only one full-refill opportunity per turn	Treat it as a once-per-turn reset
Scattershot spam	7 mana → 10 mana	Add mana support or reserve it for high-value clears
Scattershot+ near allies	Upgrade no longer exempts allies	Relearn positioning
Heavy Shot + accuracy bypass	Lower damage and higher cost	Still usable, less broken
Ball of Spiders / Flea Shot high-DEX damage	DEX scaling removed	Treat them more as utility tools
Merciless movement loops	Movement-point actions no longer trigger it	Move toward non-movement high-hit Fighter builds
Fist of Fate+ boss repeat fishing	Repeats must hit different targets	Use it more against groups
Deep inbred breeding lines	Stimulation value reduced and defect inheritance increased	Avoid carrying defects into important lines
Mutation rooms to clean bad traits	Mutation no longer rerolls existing mutations or defects	Prevent bad outcomes earlier
Ignored Mage	Many Mage tools buffed	Test Freeze, Fire, and Thunder builds
Ignored Tinkerer	Throw Weapon and explosions improved	Test Tech and explosion builds

Best Post-1.1 Build Directions

1. Freeze Mage

Freeze Mage is one of the clearest winners. Blizzard, Ice Paws, Shatter, and freeze-damage interactions all improved enough to justify testing a full control setup.

2. Tinkerer Tech / Explosion

Tinkerer now has better action economy and safer explosion support.

The main shell to test:

• Throw Weapon value
• Tech generation
• Blast Resistance
• Mr. Mega / EMP / Napalm
• Rocket Ride or Firecrackers payoff

3. Controlled Hunter

Hunter is still playable, but you should build around one strong trigger per turn instead of expecting several Hunter’s Boon refunds.

Ask these questions:

• Can I afford 10 mana Scattershot?
• Can I position without hitting allies?
• Do I have another mana engine?
• Is Hunter’s Boon still worth upgrading with my max mana?
• Am I using Ball of Spiders or Flea Shot for utility, not scaling damage?

4. Non-loop Fighter

Merciless is still interesting when used as a bonus after large non-movement hits. It is much weaker if your whole plan was movement damage refreshing movement forever.

Hunter’s Boon Calculator Demo

The fastest way to understand the nerf is to compare a multi-kill turn.

Setup	Before 1.1 Value	1.1 Beta Value
Base Hunter’s Boon, 1 enemy kill	5 mana	5 mana
Base Hunter’s Boon, 3 enemy kills	15 mana	5 mana
Base Hunter’s Boon, 4 enemy kills	20 mana	5 mana
Upgraded Hunter’s Boon, low mana before first kill	Could refill multiple times if you kept spending mana	Refill once per turn
Scattershot killing 3 enemies	Could help refund the 7 mana cost	Only one refund against a 10 mana cost

Try your own numbers with the Hunter’s Boon Mana Value Calculator.

FAQ

Is Hunter’s Boon nerfed in Mewgenics 1.1?

Yes. Hunter’s Boon is nerfed because it now only triggers once per turn. The upside is that it can trigger from any kill, not just enemy kills.

Does upgraded Hunter’s Boon still restore all mana?

Yes, the upgrade is still the restore-all-mana version, but it follows the new trigger rule. That means it should be treated as one possible full refill per turn, not a repeated refill engine.

What happens if Scattershot kills multiple enemies with Hunter’s Boon?

Hunter’s Boon should trigger once total because the 1.1 rule caps it at once per turn. A Scattershot that kills three enemies no longer creates three separate Hunter’s Boon payouts.

Does Hunter’s Boon trigger from killing allies or familiars?

The wording “any kill” suggests that non-enemy kills may matter, but ally, familiar, trap, and damage-over-time cases should be tested in-game before building around them.

Did Scattershot get nerfed?

Yes. Scattershot went from 7 mana to 10 mana, and the upgraded version no longer exempts allies from its radius.

Did Heavy Shot get nerfed?

Mostly yes. Heavy Shot went from 10 damage, 4 mana, 70% miss chance to 8 damage, 5 mana, 50% miss chance. It is more reliable, but much less efficient when you can bypass the miss chance.

Did Ball of Spiders and Flea Shot get nerfed?

Yes for high-DEX damage scaling. Both no longer scale damage with DEX. Their summon, familiar, or utility value may still matter, but their direct damage is weaker on high-DEX Hunters.

Did Merciless get nerfed?

Yes. Merciless no longer triggers during actions that cost movement points. This mainly targets Trample-style movement loops.

Did Cleanse get nerfed?

Base Cleanse got weaker for group debuffs because it is now single-target. The upgrade, however, now makes it large area, so Cleanse is more upgrade-dependent after 1.1.

Is Mage good after 1.1?

Mage looks much stronger. Freeze, fire, range, and stun tools all improved, with Blizzard, Ice Paws, Inferno, Thunderburst, Long Cast, and Shatter standing out.

Is Tinkerer good after 1.1?

Tinkerer looks much stronger. Throw Weapon no longer costing an action is a major buff, and Blast Resistance makes explosion builds easier to use.

Is Malaria still dangerous?

Yes, but it is narrower. Malaria now only reduces Constitution, so it is less likely to destroy every stat, but it can still cripple fragile cats.

Should I treat this as the final 1.1 meta?

No. These are beta branch changes. Use this guide as a build-planning snapshot, then re-check numbers when the patch reaches the main branch.

Final Take

Mewgenics 1.1 is a loop-control patch with targeted buffs.

Old Hunter and Fighter loops need rebuilding. Mage and Tinkerer deserve immediate testing. Hunter is not dead, but the old version of Hunter’s Boon + Scattershot mana chaining is much weaker, and post-1.1 Hunter builds need better mana planning, safer positioning, and more careful trigger timing.