Strengthened Synapses is a special mutation, that develops automatically as you finish research on a minimum of 2 other mutations.
This mutation has several levels. Each time it gains a level, an additional Ability slot is unlocked in the Character Panel. The color of Ability which can be placed in a slot must match the color of the active mutation, so if a blue mutation is active, you can only activate a blue Ability, and so on. Yellow mutations are an exception -- when a yellow mutation is activated, you can use any Ability from the Combat, Alchemy or Signs groups.
- Level I unlocks the three base Mutations: Deadly Counter, Magic Sensibilities and Toxic Blood
- Level II unlocks the next tier of Mutations: Adrenaline Rush, Bloodbath, Cat Eyes, Conductors of Magic, Euphoria, Mutated Skin, Piercing Cold
- Level III unlocks the final 2 Mutations: Metamorphosis and Second Life