Scientist Class Guide
Scientist starts with a Super DNA Sampler, grows fed lab cultures 3x faster at level 2, and restores 1 sanity per pressed potion at level 3.
Quick Answer
Scientist is the DNA and potion laboratory class. It improves sample collection first, then accelerates lab cultures and rewards potion pressing with sanity recovery.
Choose Scientist on runs where DNA experiments and potion production are part of your planned route.
Scientist Stats
| Field | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Cost | 1250 Animal Coins |
| Perk | Lv. 1: Start with a Super DNA Sampler with 8 slots and take 2 samples per extraction. Lv. 2: Lab cultures you feed grow 3x faster. Lv. 3: Recover 1 sanity every time you press a potion. |
| Sanity | Starts with 70–75% sanity. |
| Utility | DNA sampling and accelerated lab culture growth; level 3 adds 1 sanity recovery per potion pressed. |
| Starter Cash | No confirmed starter cash listed. |
Description
Scientist is the DNA and potion laboratory class. It improves sample collection first, then accelerates lab cultures and rewards potion pressing with sanity recovery.
Use Scientist when you will actively collect DNA samples, feed cultures, and press potions instead of leaving laboratory work to teammates.
Appearance
Scientist is an orange deer-like character with dark brown antlers and a head mirror. It wears a green petal-pattern shirt under a lab coat and a black skirt, with half-moon glasses and a 3-shaped mouth.
How to use Scientist
Let Scientist own the laboratory loop so its sampler capacity, faster cultures, and potion sanity recovery are used throughout the shift.
Build the rest of the setup around the class's actual lane. Check the Items guide for inventory priorities, use the shift guide to match the pick to upcoming pressure, and complete the anomaly checks before relying on any perk or special technique.
Skins
No confirmed skins listed.
Trivia
- Scientist is listed as one of the 13 playable classes on the current Fandom class page.
- The Super DNA Sampler has 8 slots and takes 2 samples per extraction at level 1.
Known Bugs
No confirmed known bugs listed.
Related Guides
All Classes
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Items & Shop
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Shift Progression
Choose the class around the pressure of your next shift.
Special Technique
Read the confirmed utility interaction when relevant.
Anomaly List
Remember that class perks do not replace anomaly checks.
Scientist FAQ
What does Scientist do in Animal Hospital?
Scientist is a playable class with its own cost, perk levels, sanity details, utility profile, and best-use cases.
Is Scientist good for beginners?
Scientist is best judged by the problem your runs have: sanity, utility, starter economy, treatment speed, or threat response.
What is Scientist's utility?
The utility field explains what Scientist adds beyond basic play, such as inventory space, tools, movement, or treatment support.
Does Scientist replace anomaly checking?
No class replaces visual, photo, CCTV, and document checks. Classes only make the run easier after you make correct reads.
Where should I compare Scientist?
Use the main Classes page to compare all class lanes, tiers, unlock costs, and practical pick order.