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The Cat

The Cat

Extreme Threat💀 HostileAnimalJungle Biome Part 2 update (March 7, 2026)
Health
TBA
Walk Speed
TBA
Tameable
No
Spawns In
1 location

The Cat is a Extreme Threat entity of the Animal species.Also known as "Cat Entity", The Cat is a fast secondary predator introduced with the Jungle Biome Part 2 update and is currently the most dangerous confirmed new entity from the March 7, 2026 patch.

Behavior & Characteristics

Spawn locations:

  • Jungle BiomeAt night after the awakening cutscene

Combat abilities:

Pounce(Melee)Heavy damage; exact value TBA damageLeaps into a red-marked landing zone near the target
Scratch Combo(Melee)Heavy damage; exact value TBA damageRepeatedly scratches the player if it closes distance

Recommended weapons:

  • Ranged weapons
  • Basic Walls
  • Poison Walls

Special interactions:

  • Basic walls and Poison Walls can block or disrupt its approach path.
  • No confirmed drop table is publicly documented as of March 8, 2026.

Spawn Mechanics

  • Appears at night in the Jungle Biome after an awakening cutscene and the message 'The Cat has woken up.'
  • Community guides generally report that The Cat begins appearing after the early-game nights (commonly around Day 4), but exact first-night timing can vary by run.
  • If the Snow Biome is present, The Owl replaces it; if the Volcanic Biome is present, The Ram replaces it.
  • Community sources agree that the appearance chance depends on biome state, but no official numeric spawn-rate value is consistently documented.

Lore & Background

  • Community wiki material describes The Cat as the fourth secondary antagonist alongside The Owl, The Ram, and The Bat.
  • It is presented as the Jungle-specific secondary threat for the current update cycle.

Survival Tips

Do not rely on flashlight or torch stun.

Step out of the red landing zone as soon as it prepares to jump.

Retreat toward the campfire instead of fighting it deep in the Jungle.