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== Overview ==

The '''Rulu-Shin''' are an enemy group in City of Heroes and City of Villains encountered during the [[Who Will Die]] story arc.

== Background ==
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== Enemy Types ==

=== Minions ===

==== Rularuu's Might ====
[[File:Rulu-Shin_Min1.jpg|thumb|100px|Rularuu's Might]]

Those who have shown great physical prowress in the Rulu-Shin are sent the front lines in the battle for [[Rularuu]]'s power. They are called the Might of Rularuu, for they enforce Rularuu's might where he cannot - for now.

''Powers''

{{Power|[[File:Sword_Slash.png|22px]]|Slash|Melee, Moderate Dam(Lethal), Foe -DEF|You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast}}

{{Power|[[File:Temporary_TargetedDoT.png|22px]]|Throwing Knives|Ranged Minor DMG(Lethal), +Minor DoT(Lethal)|With your natural origin you have to rely on your cunning and skill. You've acquired these throwing knives as part of your personal arsenal. You can throw these knives at a very short range, and deal minor Lethal damage to your target, but a nasty wound will do additional Damage over Time. Damage: Minor (DoT), Recharge: Fast}}

{{Power|[[File:FireBlast_Inferno.png|22px]]|Sacrificial Rite|Suicide Special|Rulu Shin will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them.}}

{{Power|[[File:Invulnerability_ToughHide.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Rulu-Shin are naturally resistant to several types of damage.}}

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=== Lieutenants ===

==== Rularuu's Word ====
[[File:Rulu-Shin_Lt.jpg|100px|thumb|Rularuu's Word]]

Those who have shown great physical prowress in the Rulu-Shin are sent the front lines in the battle for Rularuu's power. They are called the Might of Rularuu, for they enforce Rularuu's might where he cannot - for now.

''Powers''

{{Power|[[File:Mace_Bash.png|22px]]|Bash|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Minor Disorient|You perform a Bashing attack with your mace that deals moderate damage, and can sometimes Disorient your opponent. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast}}

{{Power|[[File:PsionicAssault_MentalDart.png|22px]]|Psionic Dart|-Recharge|The Psionic Dart has slowed your attack rate.}}

{{Power|[[File:PsychicBlast_PsychicScream.png|22px]]|Psychic Scream|-Recharge|The Psychic Scream has slowed your attack rate.}}

{{Power|[[File:ZTemporary_AllyRez.png|22px]]|Recall Follower|Resurrect Zombie|Facemaker can resurrect a fallen Cadaver or Abomination.}}

{{Power|[[File:Invulnerability_ToughHide.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Rulu-Shin are naturally resistant to several types of damage.}}

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=== Bosses ===

==== Rularuu's Will ====
[[File:Rulu-Shin_Boss.jpg|thumb|100px|Rularuu's Will]]
Those who have shown great physical prowress in the Rulu-Shin are sent the front lines in the battle for Rularuu's power. They are called the Might of Rularuu, for they enforce Rularuu's might where he cannot - for now.

''Powers''

{{Power|[[File:BattleAxe_Chop.png|22px]]|Beheader|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown|This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast}}

{{Power|[[File:BattleAxe_Gash.png|22px]]|Chop|Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown|The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than Gash. This attack can knock down a target. Damage: High, Recharge: Slow}}

{{Power|[[File:BattleAxe_Beheader.png|22px]]|Gash|Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown|Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe dealing superior damage. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down. Damage: Superior, Recharge: Slow}}

{{Power|[[File:PsychicBlast_TelekineticBlast.png|22px]]|Telekinetic Blast|Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback|You can use Telekinesis to Blast a targeted foe with the power of your mind. This attack deals Smashing and Psionic damage, and can knock your opponent back. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Moderate}}

{{Power|[[File:DarkArmor_DarkRegeneration.png|22px]]|Power of the Faithful|PBAoE Minor DMG(Negative), Self +HP|You can tap the dark essence of the Netherworld to drain a small amount of life from all enemies nearby, thus healing yourself. The more foes affected, the more you will be healed. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Slow}}

{{Power|[[File:Temporary_WarWolfWhistle.png|22px]]|Summon Natterling|Animate Acolytes|The Ghoulish Mystic can animate an Acolyte to fight at his side.}}

{{Power|[[File:Invulnerability_ToughHide.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Rulu-Shin are naturally resistant to several types of damage.}}
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=== Elite Bosses ===

==== The Zealous One ====

[[File:Rulu-Shin_EB.jpg|thumb|100px|The Zealous One]]

Those who have shown great physical prowress in the Rulu-Shin are sent the front lines in the battle for Rularuu's power. They are called the Might of Rularuu, for they enforce Rularuu's might where he cannot - for now.

''Powers''

{{Power|[[File:BattleAxe_Chop.png|22px]]|Beheader|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown|This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast}}

{{Power|[[File:BattleAxe_Gash.png|22px]]|Chop|Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown|The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than Gash. This attack can knock down a target. Damage: High, Recharge: Slow}}

{{Power|[[File:BattleAxe_Beheader.png|22px]]|Gash|Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown|Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe dealing superior damage. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down. Damage: Superior, Recharge: Slow}}

{{Power|[[File:PsychicBlast_TelekineticBlast.png|22px]]|Telekinetic Blast|Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback|You can use Telekinesis to Blast a targeted foe with the power of your mind. This attack deals Smashing and Psionic damage, and can knock your opponent back. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Moderate}}

{{Power|[[File:DarkArmor_DarkRegeneration.png|22px]]|Power of the Faithful|PBAoE Minor DMG(Negative), Self +HP|You can tap the dark essence of the Netherworld to drain a small amount of life from all enemies nearby, thus healing yourself. The more foes affected, the more you will be healed. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Slow}}

{{Power|[[File:Temporary_WarWolfWhistle.png|22px]]|Summon Natterling|Animate Acolytes|The Ghoulish Mystic can animate an Acolyte to fight at his side.}}

{{Power|[[File:ZTemporary_AllyRez.png|22px]]|Recall Follower|Resurrect Zombie|Facemaker can resurrect a fallen Cadaver or Abomination.}}

{{Power|[[File:Invulnerability_ToughHide.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Rulu-Shin are naturally resistant to several types of damage.}}
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=== Named Bosses ===

* Rulu-Shin Gatherer

== Historical ==
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*This enemy group was added to the game on October 11, 2011 with the release of [[Who Will Die#Episode 2 (Levels 20-27)|Who Will Die? - Part 2]].

== See Also ==

*[[Michael Binocolo]]
*[[Vladimir Zolner]]
*[[Who Will Die]]
*[[Soldiers of Rularuu]]

[[Category:Enemies|Shadow Shard Lore]]