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# StatusEffectGroup

The StatusEffectGroup is functionally exactly like the Unity Layer Mask. It is mainly used when removing effects.

The groups in the dropdown are determined in the [Status Effect Settings](/status-effects-framework/1.6.0/settings.md). [StatusEffectDatas](/status-effects-framework/1.6.0/type-specifics/scriptable-objects/statuseffectdata.md) can have multiple selected groups and use [bitwise operations](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/operators/bitwise-and-shift-operators) for comparisons.

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