The Black Death (The Blighted Bogs Update)

The Black Death: A Terrifying New Disease Grips Don’t Starve Together

The Constant has a new, insidious threat: a mysterious and terrifying disease that has begun to spread. Are you prepared to face a world slowly succumbing to this blight? This mod introduces a challenging new gameplay element that will test your survival instincts like never before.

Understanding the Blight

Creatures you encounter may now be infected, capable of passing the disease to others, including yourself! Even raw meat carries a risk, making thorough cooking essential. Once infected, your maximum health and sanity will begin a steady decline. If configured to do so, the disease can be deadly, continuing its assault until your demise. While it eventually cures itself, maintaining your maximum health with booster shots is crucial for survival.

Key Features of The Black Death Mod:

• A pervasive disease that infects creatures and can be spread through various means.
• Impacts maximum health and sanity, requiring careful management.
• Configurable options for deadly disease progression.
• Infected plants add another layer of environmental challenge.
• A new immunity system to track and regenerate.
• Plagued globules left by fallen enemies spread the disease rapidly.
• New formidable bosses, Scratch and Squawk, with unique attack patterns.
• Craftable rewards including the Critter Cannon and trophies.
• Introduction of Wade, a new survivor equipped to handle the blight.
• New tools and consumables for managing and spreading the disease.
• Bloodletting as a method to shorten infection duration and gain valuable Plague Extract.
• Exploration of Blighted Bogs and potential cures within.

New Threats and Opportunities

Should you manage to resist the plague, prepare for the arrival of the Blight Bearers, Scratch and Squawk. These formidable foes seek to spread decay and steal from those who defy the blight. Defeating them offers the chance to craft powerful new items, like the Critter Cannon, a devious weapon that turns small creatures into explosive projectiles.

Wade: The Blight Cleaner

Enter Wade, a new survivor who has arrived prepared to tackle the pervasive dangers of the Constant. Equipped with a special suit, Wade can navigate infected zones and clean up the mess. His arsenal includes soaps to protect allies, a broom for swift cleanup, and a spraygun capable of dispensing various beneficial or detrimental perfumes.

Managing the Blight

New items and mechanics are available to help you combat the disease. Scented sticks can offer localized protection from airborne plague, while specialized masks allow safer travel through infected territories. A Pathogenometer can alert you to dangerous levels of the blight in the air, and a protective apron guards against physical sources of infection. For base defense, the Blight Catcher can help keep your camp fresh. Finally, explore the Blighted Bogs for potential cures and aid the pigs who have bravely set up camp there.