There are buffs (positive) and debuffs (negative status effects). Here is a list of the different status effects, along with detailed descriptions of their purposes. 

Green status effects cannot be removed or prevented by other effects.

Positive Status Effects (Buffs)

ATK UPIncreases Attack by 25 % 
DEF UPIncreases Defense by 45 % 
CRIT Chance UPIncreases Crit Chance by 20 % 
CRIT Damage UPIncreases Crit Damage by 50 %. 
ACC UPIncreases ACC by 30 %. 
RES UPIncreases RES by 35 %. 
AGI UPIncerases AGI by 30 %. 
CRIT ResistReduces Chance to be critically Hit by 25 %. 
InvulnerableCannot be damaged 
ImmunityCannot be Debuffed 
RecoveryRecover 15 % HP each turn 
PreservationKeeps atleast 1 HP when damaged 
ShroudedCannot be selcted as Primary Target. Will be hit by AOE. 
Guard25% of the received Damage is shared with the Caster of Guard 
ShieldReduces damage based on the shield strength determined at the time of casting. Only the strongest shield remains active. While the shield absorbs damage, HP and related passive abilities remain unaffected.

Cannot be preventend.

Cannot be removed.

AbsorbHeals 15 % of the Damage dealt. 
BlessedIncreases amount of recieved healing by 20 %. 

Negative Status Effects (Debuffs)

IconIdentifierEffect 
ATK DownDecreases attacks by 25%. 
DEF DownDecreases defense by 45%. 
AGI DownDecreases agility by 30%. 
CritC DownDecreases critical chance by 20%. 
ACC DownDecreases accuracy by 40%. 
Res DownDecreases resistance by 15%. 
Blind30% chance to MISS (reduced damage). 
MarkedIncreases received damage by 25%. 
SickCannot be healed. 
CursedCannot be buffed. 
StunnedCannot take action at the next turn. 
SleepAction points loads 50% slower. This results in the hero's turn coming up less often. 
FreezeCooldowns of skills are not reduced. 
PetrifiedThe next hit received is a guaranteed critical one. Effect is removed after it hit. 
BurnRecevies 3% of the targets maximum HP damage when attacked. 
PoisonReceives 10% of the targets maximum HP as damage at the start of the turn. 
BleedingReceive 10% of the caster's attack as damage at the start of turn. 
MuteCan only use the basic attack (first skill). 
BoundDeactivates passives. 
TauntCan only attack the caster with the basic attack (first skill). 
ConfusedIgnores the primary target. 
Cursed FlameReceived healing is converted to 50% damage instead. 

Special Status Effects from Heroes (Debuffs/Buffs)

IconIdentifierEffect 
HellFire

Prellbog's unique skillset. Enables Hellfire Mode for 2 turns.

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

Hellfire ModePrellbog's unique skillset and increases +20% attack and +40% agility.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Frozen Heart

Each stack of Frozen Heart increases the Undead Dragon's HP by 15% (on top of the regular 50% max HP) when reviving. Limit: 5 stacks.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Heating Up

Construct's unique skillset. All enemies damage 60% ATK + 20% for each stack of Heating Up. Inflicts Burn if there are more than 3 stacks of Heating Up.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Mjöllnir

Thor's unique skillset. Single target damage 120% ATK. Inflicts Mjöllnir. When Thor has it’s turn again, Mjöllnir returns and inflicts 80% damage on targets with Mjöllnir.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Anubis' Seal

Anubis' unique skillset. When an enemy with Anubis' Seal dies the entire enemy team receives 50% damage of Anubis' ATK.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Soulmate

Aphrodite' unique skillset. All damage Aphrodite deals heals her Soulmate by 5% of the damage dealt.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

Sphinx Curse

Used by Sphinx to mark targets for a dangerous attack. Limit: 1 stack.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Styx

Reduces the target's max HP by 8%. Only removed if Hades dies. Limit: 3 stacks.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Burrow

Increases certain Ice Worm's skill effects. Limit: 1 stack.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Defense Drone

Defense Drone increase Murder Machine's defense by 3% per drone. Limit: 10 stacks.

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Divine Shield

Divine Shield from Athena increases damage resistance per stack.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Ferryman

Increases the attack power of Hades' passive secondary skill "Cerberus".

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Feral Spirit

Feral Spirit from Wendigo increases damage and AGI for 5% per Stack. Limit: 6 stacks.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Wildfire

Increases damage and critical damage by 5% per stack. Limit: 20 stacks.

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

Fury

Increases Bastet's critical chance by 5 per stack (limit: 5 stacks). If Bastet has at least one stack of Fury, she counterattacks with her primary skill when suffering damage, and one stack of Fury is removed.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Hivemind

Hivermind from Muzen increases AGI by 5 per stack. Limit: 6 stacks.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Hot Saw

Hot Saw from Goblin Shredder adds a 80% Chance to inflict Burn when attacking with the primary skill.

Cannot be mitigated.

Loa

Loa from Legba increases the RES by 10 per stack. Limit: 5 stacks.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

The Moon

The Moon from Isolde inflicts Blind for 1 turn when attacking. Grants a Shield for 60% of its Max HP to the ally with the lowest HP.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

The Star

The Star from Isolde inflicts Mute for 1 turn when attacking. Boosts a random ally's AP by 100% when discarded.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

The Sun

The Sun from Isolde inflicts Marked for 1 turn when attacking. Heals the weakest ally for 50% of its max HP when discarded.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Wind Up

Wind Up from Goblin Shredder increases damage by 5% and Crit Damage by 5%. Limit: 6 stacks.

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

War Forge

War Forge from Thor increases ATK by 10% and DEF by 30%. Stacks with ATK UP and DEF UP.

Cannot be mitigated.

Drumbeat

A special ability from the War Bard. Increases AGI by 4 per stacks. Limit: 4 stacks.

 Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Foresight

A special ability from Odin. Increases damage resistance by 15 per stacks. Limit: 4 stacks.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

AP Resistance

A special ability from the Headless Horseman. Makes the unit fully resistant to all AP reduction.

 

Arachnid

Aids the Spider Centaur in their Abilities.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Bloodrage

Enhances Dracula's personal Skills.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Bunny

A special ability from Alice. Increases AGI by 8%, affects skills.

 

Pain Fueled

Enhances Frankenstein's own skills.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Blood Transfusion

A special ability from Dracula. Increases maximum HP by 5% per stack.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Soul Harvest

A special ability from Mercy. Increases CritC 5% per Stack and AGI by 3% per stack.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Buzz Meter

A special ability from Buzzsaw. Increases ATK by 4% per stack (max 4).

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Biomass

A special ability from Gnarler. Increases own HP by 4% per stack (max 5).

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Ignited Ego

Enhances Cornelius Prime's own skills. Increases own HP by 25%.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Life After Death

A special ability from the Professor. Only has an effect when a unit dies while having this status effect. If a unit dies while having this status effect:

  • Survives, with 5% Max HP, Gains a Shield for 30% Max HP.
  • Dies when his shield value goes to 0 or after next active turn. Death cannot be prevented by any other status effects.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

SludgeA special ability from Cybork. If Burn is present, dispels Sludge and causes 60% ATK damage (Gnarler effect). 
DetonatorDetonates when Buster uses his Secondary skill dealing 25% true damage per stack on each enemy (max. 4 stacks per target).

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

CourageA special ability from Shakes. Upon killing an enemy while the Courage buff is active, the character gains 1 extra turn (Shakes effect).

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

SmokeA special ability from Pele. Increases Lifesteal by 10% per stack (max 3) (Pele effect).

 Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

Mana ShieldA special ability from Fidget. Hero gains 30% damage resistance.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

EchoA special ability from the Star Breaker Sentinel. Detonates for 80% ATK once the duration runs out. 
Ionize

A special ability from Cyntrix. All hits are critical this turn.

 

FractureDeals extra damage during Ultimate Skill. 4% Chance per stack to hit critically. Limit: 4 Stacks.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

IrradiateReflects 20% of damage received damage as true damage (ignores Shields). 
Rift StepIncreases Crit Chance by 20%.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

BlacklistBlacklisted Heroes suffer from certain debuff effects if the Bonnie Bullet attacks with her Primary or Ultimate skill.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

 RootedA special ability from Thorn. Cannot gain extra AP from effects and cannot gain extra turns. 
 AshIf Phoenix dies, his secondary skill deals extra damage for each stack. Limit 9 stacks.

Stacks.

Cannot be removed.

Phoenix FeatherSpecial ability from Phoenix. Special Increases HP by 5% per stack (max 9)

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

LuckSpecial ability from JackBot. Increases Crit Chance by 10% per stack (max 3)

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

Soul CoreSpecial ability from Fedgetron. Hero gains 50% damage resistance.

 

Stacks.

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

TemperedSpecial ability from Cyntrix. Increases AoE Damage Reduction by 30%. 
SoakedSpecial ability from Wine Slime. 100% Chance to inflict Poison with the Primary attack. 
Spectral ShieldSpecial ability from Aureus. Gives 20% Damage reduction for each remaining turn of the effect.

 

Cannot be mitigated.

Cannot be removed.

 

 Wither

Each Stack of Wither decreases ATK, DEF and AGI by 3%. Is removed when Aureus Dies.

Stacks.

Backup DroneSpecial ability from Kinetra. Activates when HP drops below 50%. Each Backup Drone heals 10% of own max HP. Limit: 3 stacks. 

Stacks.

ReflectSpecial ability from Theron Dawnbreaker. Reflects 50% of the damage.