diff --git a/pkg/engine/info/modifier.go b/pkg/engine/info/modifier.go
index e2149393..2ed27c77 100644
--- a/pkg/engine/info/modifier.go
+++ b/pkg/engine/info/modifier.go
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@ type Modifier struct {
 	// Any additional weaknesses that are applied to the target by this modifier.
 	Weakness WeaknessMap `exhaustruct:"optional" json:"weakness"`
 
+	// The type of status this modifier is (BUFF, DEBUFF, or OTHER). If unspecified, will default to OTHER
+	StatusType model.StatusType `exhaustruct:"optional" json:"status_type"`
+
 	// CanDispel indicates whether the modifier can be removed through dispel effects.
 	// If true, the modifier can be targeted and removed by dispel abilities; if false (default),
 	// it is immune to dispel.
diff --git a/pkg/engine/modifier/modifier.go b/pkg/engine/modifier/modifier.go
index 1d47ef3b..6d6aed5f 100644
--- a/pkg/engine/modifier/modifier.go
+++ b/pkg/engine/modifier/modifier.go
@@ -237,6 +237,7 @@ func (mi *Instance) ToModel() info.Modifier {
 		CountAddWhenStack: mi.countAddWhenStack,
 		Stats:             props,
 		DebuffRES:         res,
+		StatusType:        mi.statusType,
 		CanDispel:         mi.canDispel,
 	}
 }