Funnel Runners Moodlets — Status Effects Guide

Moodlets communicate character status in Funnel Runners — fire, electrocution, stamina, and stacked effects that transfer to nearby teammates. How the HUD tells you what is happening.

How the Game Talks to You

Moodlets are Supernova Studios LLC's way of surfacing character state without burying players in menus. Steam devlogs list the moodlet system as a planned deep-dive topic — how effects stack, how long they last, and how they punish inattentive looting during the 20-minute clock.

Confirmed Status Effects

  • On fire: Triggered near lightning-sparked blazes — see obstacles and hazards
  • Electrocuted: Stepping on fallen power lines during wind events
  • Low stamina / health: Managed with consumables scavenged from suburbs
  • Effect transfer: Running into teammates while burning or electrified spreads the moodlet

Stacking and Mid-Run Pressure

Moodlets compound with storm escalation. A player fixing the van while on fire, low on stamina, and hearing an EF5 siren loses repair minigame focus fast. Squads should call out status on walkie-talkies before someone sprints back to base and accidentally ignites the van anchor.

Survival Tactics

  • Stop moving when electrified — do not chain-stun teammates
  • Drop loot and heal before re-entering fire zones
  • Assign a medic role to carry extra consumables on Hard and Nightmare tiers
  • Read hazard placement on our obstacles page to avoid preventable moodlets

Related Pages in This Section

How to Play

Full run structure from spawn to EF5 escape in twenty minutes.

Controls

Input bindings, keybind reset (patch 0.34.28), and full controller support.

Win Conditions

How to win a run by repairing the van and escaping the tornado.

Difficulty Scaling

How storm intensity and pressure escalate across each minute.

Difficulty Tiers

Training, Normal, Hard, and Nightmare tiers unlocked by player level.

Night Mode

Night mode settings, flashlight gameplay, and lobby time-of-day options.

Progression & Unlockables

Merit badges, Sheriff uniform, locker cosmetics, and unlockables.

Safe Mode

Safe Mode startup option — disable global illumination to prevent GPU crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are moodlets in Funnel Runners?

Moodlets are HUD status indicators that tell you what is happening to your contractor — on fire, electrocuted, low stamina, and other effects that stack and change how you move through the suburbs.

Can status effects spread to teammates?

Yes. Developer devlogs confirm fire and electrocution can transfer to nearby players if you sprint into allies while affected — a co-op hazard and occasional trolling opportunity.

How do moodlets interact with consumables?

Health and stamina consumables from our consumables page counter negative moodlets. Carry bandages and energy items when crossing fire zones or downed power lines.

Do moodlets stack?

Supernova Studios teased a dedicated moodlet devlog covering stacking rules. Multiple hazards — fire near electrocution near low stamina — compound quickly during mid-run weather escalation.