The Persuasion Device is one of the earliest special items you unlock in Mewgenics, and it can completely change how certain fights play out. The game does not explain it well, which leaves many players confused about how it works, when to use it, and how to finish the related side quest.
What Is the Persuasion Device?
The Persuasion Device is a weapon-class item tied to Dr. Beanies’ invention quests. Once equipped, it allows a cat to charm a non-boss enemy permanently during combat, forcing that enemy to fight on your side.
However, the power comes with trade-offs:
- The equipped cat loses 2 Speed
- The charm can be used only once per battle
- It works only on adjacent enemies
- Bosses are completely immune
Once charmed, the enemy becomes AI-controlled and helps your team for the rest of the fight. If that ally goes down, it disappears after the battle ends.
How to Get the Persuasion Device
You receive the Persuasion Device from Dr. Beanies after donating cats that have mutations, birth defects, disorders, or parasites. Once he gives you the item, he also assigns a side quest linked to it.
The device immediately becomes usable in combat once equipped to a cat.
How to Use the Persuasion Device in Combat
Using the Persuasion Device is simple once you understand its limits:
- Equip it to a cat before starting a run
- Move that cat next to a non-boss enemy
- Activate the Persuasion Device ability
- The enemy instantly joins your party for that battle
Because the device reduces Speed, it works best on fast cats that can afford the penalty without disrupting turn order.
This item shines in difficult encounters where numbers matter. Turning a strong enemy into an ally can swing a fight in your favor instantly .
How to Complete the Persuasion Device Side Quest
The side quest does not require you to use the device during combat.
To complete it:
- Carry the Persuasion Device in your inventory
- Finish the final boss of the area assigned by Dr. Beanies
- Return to him after the run
The assigned area is random per playthrough. Some players get early zones like the Caves, while others must clear tougher areas like the Boneyard.
Once completed, Dr. Beanies lets you keep the Persuasion Device permanently (as long as the holder survives future runs) and rewards you with coins .
Important Things Players Often Miss
- You do not need to activate the device to finish the quest
- If the cat holding it dies, you lose the device
- It cannot charm bosses under any condition
- It replaces revival-style utility with raw battlefield control
Used correctly, the Persuasion Device rewards aggressive, tactical play rather than defensive recovery.
For early and mid-game runs, it is one of the strongest utility tools available—especially for players who understand movement, turn order, and enemy priority. Play Now!
