In Dark Cloud and Dark Cloud 2, players and enemies can have an abnormal status condition inflicted, inhibiting them in several different ways. Status conditions are inflicted by either enemies, items, locked chest traps, mystery circles, or angel/devil coins. All conditions are cured through healing springs, a Mighty Healing, or a Plum Rice Ball. Infliction of status conditions can be prevented by carrying amulets in active item slots, but will break after some time.