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A '''Boss''' is an enemy rank that is stronger than a [[Lieutenant]] but weaker than an [[Elite Boss]]. | A '''Boss''' is an enemy rank that is stronger than a [[Lieutenant]] but weaker than an [[Elite Boss]]. | ||
| − | An equal level Boss will [[con]] +2 to the player's level, and has higher levels of protection against [[ | + | An equal level Boss will [[con]] +2 to the player's level, and has higher levels of protection against [[Status effect|status effects]]. For example, it will normally take two applications of a [[hold]] power to hold a Boss (disregarding [[Dominator]]s' [[Inherent Powers#Domination|Domination]] [[Inherent Powers|Inherent]] and [[Controller]]s' ''Overpower'' ability). Their name will appear in orange to players of an equal level. |
| − | Sometimes, an [[Archvillain]] or [[Hero]] may appear in a mission as their defined [[:Category:Enemy_Rank|Enemy Rank]], but in actuality, has Boss-class [[health]] and their powers scaled down to the strength of that class rather than as an Archvillain or Hero. | + | Sometimes, an [[Archvillain]] or [[Hero]] may appear in a mission as their defined [[:Category:Enemy_Rank|Enemy Rank]], but in actuality, has Boss-class [[health]] and their powers scaled down to the strength of that class rather than as an Archvillain or Hero. The reason for this is unknown, though it may be a possibility to preserve balancing issues. Examples include [[Imperious]] from the [[Imperious Task Force]], and [[Ghost Widow]] from [[Sister Airlia]]'s missions. Please see [[Archvillain]] and [[Hero]] for more details as well as an incomplete listing of [[NPC]]s who fall under this behaviour. |
Depending on the player's [[Notoriety]], if set on the lowest setting and playing solo, a Boss will spawn as a Lieutenant instead. | Depending on the player's [[Notoriety]], if set on the lowest setting and playing solo, a Boss will spawn as a Lieutenant instead. | ||
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In [[Mission Architect]], if set on the lowest Notoriety setting, a custom critter Boss will spawn as a Lieutenant. | In [[Mission Architect]], if set on the lowest Notoriety setting, a custom critter Boss will spawn as a Lieutenant. | ||
| − | ==Custom Critter Description== | + | == Custom Critter Description == |
| − | Bosses are powerful foes. | + | Bosses are powerful foes. A Boss on his own is oftentime a fair match for a single Hero or Villain. |
| − | ==Examples== | + | == Examples == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Circle of Thorns#Death Mage|Death Mage]], of [[Circle of Thorns]] faction. |
| − | * [[Longbow# | + | * [[Longbow#Longbow Warden .281.29|Longbow Warden]], of [[Longbow]] faction. |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Wolf Spiders#Wolf Spider Huntsman|Wolf Spider Huntsman]], of [[Arachnos]] faction. |
| − | ==Stats== | + | == Stats == |
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Revision as of 01:27, 10 June 2009
Overview
A Boss is an enemy rank that is stronger than a Lieutenant but weaker than an Elite Boss.
An equal level Boss will con +2 to the player's level, and has higher levels of protection against status effects. For example, it will normally take two applications of a hold power to hold a Boss (disregarding Dominators' Domination Inherent and Controllers' Overpower ability). Their name will appear in orange to players of an equal level.
Sometimes, an Archvillain or Hero may appear in a mission as their defined Enemy Rank, but in actuality, has Boss-class health and their powers scaled down to the strength of that class rather than as an Archvillain or Hero. The reason for this is unknown, though it may be a possibility to preserve balancing issues. Examples include Imperious from the Imperious Task Force, and Ghost Widow from Sister Airlia's missions. Please see Archvillain and Hero for more details as well as an incomplete listing of NPCs who fall under this behaviour.
Depending on the player's Notoriety, if set on the lowest setting and playing solo, a Boss will spawn as a Lieutenant instead.
In Mission Architect, if set on the lowest Notoriety setting, a custom critter Boss will spawn as a Lieutenant.
Custom Critter Description
Bosses are powerful foes. A Boss on his own is oftentime a fair match for a single Hero or Villain.
Examples
- Death Mage, of Circle of Thorns faction.
- Longbow Warden, of Longbow faction.
- Wolf Spider Huntsman, of Arachnos faction.
Stats
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