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Pathogenic Mutations Guide
Choose mutations that actually support the current build.
Choose mutations by the bottleneck in your current chain—damage, trigger rate, energy, mobility, or survival—not by rarity in isolation. The useful choice is the one that makes the whole build more consistent.

Clarify mutation roles and selection logic while labeling all patch-sensitive effects.
How mutation choices work
Start with the exact player question behind “Pathogenic mutations guide.” This section keeps the answer scannable, defines the terms that matter, and avoids padding the page with unrelated game information.
Facts are separated from strategy. Patch-sensitive mechanics carry a review date, and recommendations are presented as flexible options—not the only correct way to play.
Pick by build bottleneck
Use the system in context. Pathogenic rewards complete chains, so the practical advice here explains inputs, outputs, tradeoffs, and what to do when a run does not give you the ideal component.
Patch-sensitive effects
Finish with a decision you can use in the next run. Check the current version, follow the related mechanic or route page, and treat any community strategy as a tested option rather than a permanent rule.