10 Video Game Debuffs That Secretly Make You Stronger
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Curses and debuffs are popular concepts in the world of video games. They strike unsuspecting players when they least expect it and bombard them with weaknesses, penalties, and other "fun" mechanics designed solely to ruin your day.
Debuffs tend to act like sticks for beating unruly and careless players, but this said, sometimes there can actually be a hidden benefit to being cursed and weakened.
You see, some games like to pose a challenge to the player. They put you in a terrible situation by giving you a permanent debuff, but once you prove you're capable of dealing with it, your weakness can become your strength.
From removing curses from powerful objects to overcoming your weaknesses and turning them into strengths, and even receiving special abilities from grave injuries, not every debuff you come across is designed to make you miserable. With the right steps, they can be your greatest asset instead!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! And when games give you debuffs, turn them into buffs! If you're curious as to how, check out the tips below!
10. Addiction - Fallout 76
Addiction is a mechanic that has always existed in the Fallout series. Starting with Fallout 1, consuming large amounts of drugs or alcohol would cause your character to become addicted to them and turn all of their advantages into a dependence that severely limited your abilities when not under the effect of your poison of choice.
The mechanic has a prominent place in other games, but Fallout 76 might be the only one that not only features perks that mitigate the negative effects of addiction but also makes your character even stronger thanks to them.
The Junkie build is one of several character builds in the game, whose main gimmick is turning your crippling addiction into crippling damage to your enemies.
The perks you pick up for the build allow you to stack your damage output for every type of drug and alcohol you're hooked on.While other characters suffer from dependencies and withdrawals, Junkies thrive with every bit of addictive substance that enters their bodies.
It may not make for the best life lesson, but being a junkie is the most effective way to live your life in Fallout 76.