Black Cat

The Black Cat is a pet that can be adopted via the event Shy and the Shadow.

In-Game Description

A cat was granted, through sacrifice, all the years of its former master. And so it lives, guarding the steps of a new, beloved companion.

and

There's a black cat strolling among Hero's feet. Reticent, and ready to swat any unwelcome fool's reach.

Main article: Shy Swipes

The first enemy to enter adjacency with Hero each turn will take 3 shred and then 2 damage (instead of 2 shred or 1 damage)

Note: to use this ability, it must be selected as a theme upgrade upon hero promotion.

Shy Swipes: The first enemy to enter adjacency each turn will take 2 shred or 1 damage.
Shy Swipes can apply on both on the heroes' turn and the enemies' turn (up to twice for the whole turn).
Both directly and diagonally adjacent count for this ability.
Activation of Shy Swipes does not remove Hidden, and kills with Shy Swipes can trigger Rogue.
Shy Swipes sets up flanking on enemies.