Stat Boosters & Buffs

Learn about how Stamina and other stats work in I Hate This Place, including changes to Toons like Poppy and Boxten, and how to use buffs effectively.

Hey there! So, you're diving into I Hate This Place and wondering about those stat boosters and buffs? Let's break it down, friend-to-friend. Right now, the main stat we're seeing some changes to is Stamina. It used to be that you had more stamina, but the drain was a bit faster. Now, the total stamina units are lower, but the drain is reduced from 8/sec to 6/sec. This means you'll have less raw stamina, but it'll last a bit longer when you're running. Here's a quick look at how the stamina changes shake out: * 100 Units (old) > 50 Units (new) / Run Time: 12.5s > 8.3s * 125 Units (old) > 75 Units (new) / Run Time: 15.6s > 12.5s * 150 Units (old) > 100 Units (new) / Run Time: 18.8s > 16.7s * 175 Units (old) > 125 Units (new) / Run Time: 21.8s > 20.8s * 200 Units (old) > 150 Units (new) / Run Time: 25s > 25s The idea behind this is to make stamina a more meaningful stat. Hopefully, this encourages more diverse choices in trinkets and Toons, and cuts down on just waiting around for stamina to refill. Now, let's chat about some specific Toons and their changes: ### Poppy Poppy is your tutorial companion, and she's seen a rework. Her ability is no longer passive or triggered by getting hit. Instead, you'll tap your ability to get a 50% boost in speed for 3 seconds, with a 40-second cooldown. This active ability is meant to help you learn when to use your skills strategically, and adds more depth than her old, passive speed boost when hit. It's a good way to practice timing those crucial dodges or quick escapes! ### Boxten Boxten has also been adjusted. He no longer gains more extraction speed based on teammates alive. Now, he gets 4% extra extraction speed for every machine complete, plus an extra 1% for every teammate alive. This caps out at 100% extra extraction speed. Oh, and heads up, Boxten now costs 250 ichor! Keep an eye on these stats and abilities as you play; understanding them is key to surviving and thriving in this world!