Scruffy

**Scruffy** is the second special Trimp encountered by the player. Said to be Fluffy's friend, Scruffy is met upon reaching the Radon Universe for the first time, and serves as the player's pet and aide for Universe 2.

Scruffy will always be available in U2, and he can be accessed by hovering or clicking on the purple box in the upper-right corner of the Trimps box, to the left of the message board. Click on it to view detailed information about Scruffy.

## Leveling

Just like Fluffy, Scruffy can acquire EXP to level up, growing stronger and providing additional Trimp attack and other bonuses. Scruffy gains EXP at the end of each zone, and the amount can be increased by:

* Clearing a higher zone
* Running a daily challenge
* Using an Heirloom staff with Pet EXP
* Building Knowledge Towers in the Player's Spire
* Purchasing the Battlescruff bonus from Spire Assault
* Acquiring certain Mutators

The formula for Scruffy's EXP gain is as below:

**Reward = a \* b \* c \* d \* e \* f \* g**
where

* **a** = 2.5 *(Base EXP)*
* **b** = (1.02 ^ ([Current Zone] \* 3)) *(Current Zone modifier)*
* **c** = (1 + ([Daily Challenge modifier in %] / 100)) *(Daily Challenge modifier)*
* **d**= (1 + ([Pet EXP Bonus from Staff in %] / 100)) *(Plagued/Radiating Staff with Pet EXP equipped)*
* **e** = (1 + (0.15 \* [Number of Knowledge Towers in Your Spire])) *(Bonus from Knowledge; the 0.15 can be increased with upgrades, up to 0.45)*
* **f** = (1 + (0.02 \* [Number of Spire Assault levels cleared])) *(Bonus from Battlescruff)*
* **g** = (1 + [Mutator modifier]) *(0.3 if the Scruffy Mutator is acquired)*

This amount is rewarded upon clearing a world zone.

Scruffy can also gain EXP by:

* Hiring Worshippers (zone 50 or higher)
* Buying Bone Portals from the Bone Trader (highest EXP gained in a single run, excluding Daily Challenge bonus)
* Defeating a primary Nova enemy, if the Scruffva Mutator is acquired

Scruffy initially requires 1000 EXP to level up, and this increases by a factor of 4 every level. The maximum level Scruffy can reach is currently 26 (as of game version 5.9), and he stops gaining EXP once he reaches this level.

Unlike Fluffy, Scruffy cannot evolve.

The following table shows the required EXP for Scruffy to level up:

The tooltip below the EXP bar will indicate how many runs (up to the current world zone) it would take for Scruffy to level up.

## Bonuses

The ability the player earns once Scruffy is at a certain level is shown in Scruffy's menu, along with the attack bonus.

The abilities are listed in the following table. **Note**: Players in U2 are assumed to have the Scrufffinity Mastery, which is the renamed Flufffinity. The table shows Scruffy's abilities *with* this Mastery. Without it, for example, the larger Traps would not occur until Scruffy reached level 1.

## Fluff

While Scruffy is able to gain EXP, the following messages may be shown (after the statement showing how much EXP he's earning per zone):

* He's enjoying the grind.
* He can't wait to get stronger.
* He could probably use a shower.
* He's growing up so fast.
* His fur is looking healthy today.
* He's feeling quite capable.
* He still drools a bit in his sleep.
* He loves a good game of fetch.
* He's been practicing juggling.
* He does a flip.
* He's the only Trimp not scared by your campfire ghost stories.

When Scruffy is at max level, the following messages may be shown (may they?):

* Scruffy's just chillin.
* Scruffy can now predict the future, though he won't tell you what's going to happen.
* Scruffy's looking pretty buff.
* SCRUFFY SMASH
* Scruffy's smelling great today.
* Scruffy is a model Trimp.
* Scruffy can do anything.
* Scruffy once killed a Snimp with a well-timed insult.
* Scruffy can juggle 3 dozen scientists without breaking a sweat.
* Scruffy does a barrel roll.
* Scruffy's thinking about writing a book.

When patting Scruffy, the following messages can be shown:

* Scruffy makes a purr-like sound.
* Scruffy reminds you to scratch behind the ears.
* Scruffy appreciates the pat!
* Scruffy thinks you're the best.
* Scruffy frickin loves pats!
* Scruffy looks quite happy.

## Changes

* Scruffy was introduced together with the Radon Universe in patch 5.0. He was able to evolve up to Evolution 3 Level 10.
* Scruffy was given a max level of 15 in patch 5.4.0. His evolution mechanic was discarded, but his damage bonus was greatly increased at higher levels to make up for it.
* Scruffy was given a max level of 20 in patch 5.4.3.
* Scruffy was given a new L16 bonus (with Scrufffinity, L17 without) in patch 5.5.0.
* In patch 5.6.0, Scruffy was given new bonuses for Levels 17, 18 and 19.
* In patch 5.7.0, Scruffy was given a new L20 bonus, and allowed to level up to 22.
* In patch 5.8.0, Scruffy was given bonuses for L21 and L22, and allowed to level up to L24.