Arachnos

Overview

Built upon the notion that only the fittest should survive, Arachnos was formed in the early part of the 20th century in Italy. Altough the true history of Arachnos remains shrouded, this organization was around long before "Il Recluso" wrested power away from its original founder, "The Weaver". It remains unclear exactly how Lord Recluse took over the global network of Arachnos, though betrayal and murder surely played a role. After taking over, Recluse subtly shifted Arachnos' priorities and interests to better suit his own ideological goals and now rules the Rogue Isles from the center of his web of power.

In-game storyline:

Arachnos is one of the main factions in the City of Heroes/Villains universe. This villain group of dark origins resides today more or less permanently in the Rogue Isles and is the personal tool of Lord Recluse in his neverending fight with Statesman. Having sub-divisions of specialists, immense resources and no few powerful villains in his ranks, Arachnos can be considered a true army. Despite its immense power (or perhaps because of it), life in Arachnos is not easy and the fights between the different inner factions seem to be something relatively common. Arachnos only believes in the survival of the fittest and is not friendly towards costumed villains. Sometimes allied and mostly hostile to villains, this villain group can be found in City of Villains by a player during his whole career. Arachnos soldiers feel even less love for heroes, and will attack them on sight. In City of Heroes, a Hero who wishes to fight them will have to go to Faultline, Siren's Call, Rikti War Zone or Recluse's Victory, or enter mission in Bloody Bay, Siren's Call or Warburg.

Background

Arachnos official info ( Copied from the City of Villains official website [1]):

For young villains, their greatest ally is also their most dangerous foe. At the bidding of Lord Recluse, Arachnos has broken possible destined ones from the Zig. Once free of this prison, Arachnos agents feel no compulsion to help as these ‘Children of Fate’ make their way in the dangerous world of the Rogue Isles.

Built upon the notion that only the fittest should survive, Arachnos was formed in the early part of the 20th Century in Italy. Although the true history of Arachnos remains shrouded, this organization was around long before “Il Recluso” wrested power away from its original founder, “The Weaver”. It remains unclear exactly how Lord Recluse took over the global network of Arachnos though betrayal and murder surely played a role. After taking over, Recluse subtly shifted Arachnos’s priorities and interests to better suit his own ideological goals.

After ruling Arachnos for many years, Recluse went underground to weave his web of deceit before eventually emerging as the “legitimate” leader of the Rogue Isles. Now he controls the Isles and is, technically at least, considered a political figure—though he privately relishes the rare times he’s able to get blood on his hands. Ruling a nation has allowed Lord Recluse to create armed forces, purchase military hardware, and even research alien technology. Covertly, his agents have spread throughout the world, he has spies or contacts in every major “villain group,” and Paragon City is the juicy fly wiggling at the fringe of his growing web. Recluse will not rest until he has wrested the City of Heroes from Statesman’s grasp.

Lord Recluse now rules Arachnos with an iron fist demanding blind loyalty and unswerving devotion from those who survive long enough to serve him. Under his guidance, Arachnos has become a multi-faceted and deadly group.

While Arachnos agents will ignore minor infractions, major crimes draw immediate action. In the eyes of Lord Recluse, anyone reckless enough to commit murder, grand larceny, or acts of mass destruction is either uncontrollable or powerful enough that he wants to control them directly. Woe to the Arachnos agent that crosses the line far enough to bring the dreaded Arachnos Arbiters into the matter.

Outside the extensive military organization, every island has a civilian Governor and a military Marshal. The Governor decides the island’s domestic affairs while the Marshal rules all matters of security and defense. In a dispute, the Marshal has seniority. Both are appointed directly by Lord Recluse. Failure is not tolerated, and turnover is quite high, particularly among the Governors.

Today Lord Recluse is a tyrant, ruling all of Arachnos in order to maintain tight control over the Rogue Isles. As he protects his territory from the meddling of Longbow and other do-gooders from Paragon City, Recluse also prides himself in being one step ahead of Statesman and the Freedom Phalanx as he continues to weave his intricate web.

Arachnos' advanced and somewhat futuristic technology is put down to a menagerie of scientists, mad and otherwise, the dreaded Arbiters inventions, such as the Power Mace, and the enigmatic Orb Weavers, who create drones and robots such as the Arachnobots.

Villain Types

Subgroups

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40px Mu Mystics

Elite Bosses

Arachnos Heavy Blaster

Lord Recluse discovered that Black Scorpion had built these enormous walking tanks to attack Mako in another of their inter-patron squabbles. Lord Recluse seized these monstruous war machines for his own use in Recluse's Victory. Loyalists like you will now be able to wield their destructive capabilities in battle! Their lack of speed is more than compensated for with its impressive firepower and heavy armor. The Arachnos Heavy Blaster is an awesome asset to any villain who's looking for an edge in battle.

Powers

Venom Bolt (Ranged, Energy) Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Damage, -Recharge, -Fly
The poison is coursing through your system, making it difficult to fly.

Venom Burst Ranged, Moderate damage, Energy, Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe Slow, -Defense
The poison on the venomous barb is slowly damaging you, slowing your attacks as well as your movement speed. Your defenses are reduced.

Cocoon Ranged, No Damage, Foe Hold
You have been encased in a cocoon of webs and cannot move!

Web Spitter Ranged, No Damage, Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge
You have been caught in a web. You cannot move or fly and your attack speed is reduced.

Disruptor Bolt Ranged, High Damage (Energy), Foe -Endurance
You can send a large blast of energy at a foe, dealing heavy damage and draining some endurance. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate.

Disruptor Blast Targeted Area of Effect (Energy), Foe -Endurance
The Ball Lightning is continuing to electrocute you.

Disruptor Tesla (Ranged, Energy) Foe Sleep
The Disruptor Tesla is holding you helpless.

Static Overload AoE, Extreme Damage (Energy) -Recharge, Stun
The Psychic Wail has reduced your attack rate.

Wrath

Main Article: Wrath

Taken from the ranks of the Wolf Spiders, Bane Spider Commandos are given specialized assault training. They are vicious masters of combat that relish engaging the enemies of Arachnos.

Powers

Web Grenade (Ranged) Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge
The Bane Spider has snared you in his web grenade. You cannot move or fly and your attack speed is reduced.

Mace Beam Ranged, Moderate Damage (Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
The Nulifier Mace is capable of firing a tremendous bolt of Force from the end of it. Arachnos Troopers call this the Power Blast. The Arbiters who invented it scoff at this simple term.

Bash Melee, moderate damage, Smash, Damage over Time, Poison, Foe Disorient
You perform a Bashing attack with your mace that deals moderate damage, and can sometimes Disorient your opponent.

Pulverize Melee, High damage, Smash, Damage over Time, Poison, Foe Disorient
You attempt to Pulverize your opponent. This attack is slower than Bash but causes more damage. It also has a chance of Disorienting your opponent for a brief time.

Body Armor Auto, Self

Misery

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Misery

Main Article: Misery

Orb Weavers created the Disruptor arachnobots to capture their prey alive.

Powers

Wide Area Web Grenade
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Disruptor Bolt Ranged, High Damage (Energy), Foe -Endurance
You can send a large blast of energy at a foe, dealing heavy damage and draining some endurance. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate.

Disruptor Blast Targeted Area of Effect (Energy), Foe -Endurance
The Ball Lightning is continuing to electrocute you.

Disruptor Tesla (Ranged, Energy) Foe Sleep
The Disruptor Tesla is holding you helpless.

Claw (Melee) Moderate Lethal Damage
Vicious mechanical claws which can rake your opponent.

Summon Spiderlings Summon
Arachnobot Disruptors can create Spiderlings.

Power Jumping Self Auto, +Jump, +Speed
Arachnobots can jump very high and travel very fast

Resistance Auto, Self

Calamity

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Calamity

Main Article: Calamity

Mu Guardians pulse with the blood of their slaughtered ancestors in their veins. They have read unholy tomes, visited other planes of existence and performed dark sacrifices too terrible to mention to become the masters of the mystic arts.

Powers

Flight Self fly
Calamity is capable of flight

Lightning Bolt
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Ball of Lightning
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Static Discharge
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Shocking Bolt
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Sentinel of Lightning Summon Sentinel: Ranged, Moderate Damage (Energy), Foe -Endurance

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Calamity does not have any Melee attacks at all

Touch of the Storm (Ranged) Ally Heal
Heal

Lightning Armor Toggle: Self +Resistances (Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Calamity is capable of surrounding himself in Lightning Armor, providing good resistance to Fire, Cold, Energy and Negative Energy attacks.

Resistance Auto, Self

Dr. Aeon

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Dr. Aeon

Main Article: Dr. Aeon

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Power Bolt Ranged Energy, Foe Knockback
A quick attack that rapidly hurls small bolts of energy at foes, sometimes knocking them down. Fast, but little damage.

Power Blast Ranged, Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of power bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.

Explosive Blast (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Smash/Energy, Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.

Power Thrust
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Energy Torrent Cone Energy/Smash, Knockback
Unleashes a cone of energy that knocks foes back.

Power Burst Ranged/Close, High Damage Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
A short range, but devastating attack. Power Burst unleashes a massive amount of energy dealing very high damage at short distances. The impact from this burst often knocks back most foes.

Barrage Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Energy Punch Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Bone Smasher Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Whirling Hands Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Total Focus Melee, Extreme Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe: Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Protective Shield Ranged, Ally: +Defense(Smash, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative), +Resistance(Toxic, End Drain)
Dramatically protects an ally from Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks for a limited time. Also reduces Toxic damage and protects the target from Endurance Draining effects.

Dr. Aeon (clone 1)

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Swipe
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Strike
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Slash
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Spin
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Eviscerate
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Focus
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Focused Fighting Toggle, Self +Defense (Melee), Resistance (Confuse, DeBuff Defense)
You become more evasive to melee attacks while you have Focused Fighting activated. This will increase your Defense verses melee as long as it is active. Your focus also offers you resistance to Confuse effects and Debuffs to Defense.

Unstoppable Self, +Resistances(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, All damage but Psionics)
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to most Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, Knockback and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs very little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Dr. Aeon (clone 2)

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Barb Swipe Melee, Minor Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Speed, -Recharge
Shred your opponent with several quick swipes from your spines. Barb Swipe deals minor damage over time. Spine poison deals adittional damage over time and Slows affected foes. Damage: Minor (Damage over Time); Recharge: Very Fast.

Lunge Melee, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Speed, -Recharge
Lunge forward stabbing and poisoning a targeted foe with a large Spine on your arm. Lunge deals moderate damage. Spine poison slows affected foes.

Impale Ranged, High Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Speed, -Recharge, Immobilize
You can throw a single large Spine at a targeted foe. This Spine deals only Moderate damage, but carries a large ammount of the spine toxin. A successful attack can completely Immobilize most foes, as well as slowing them and dealing poison damage. Damage: Moderate; Recharge: Moderate.

Spine Throwing Ranged, Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Speed, -Recharge
You can fling dozens of Spines in all directions. These Spines only travel a short distance, but they can deal a moderate damage and poison any target close to you. Spine poison Slows affected foes. Damage: Moderate; Recharge: Slow.

Ripper Melee, Cone, Lethal, Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe -Speed, -Recharge
You can unleash a spectacular slashing maneuver that attacks all villains in a wide arc in front of yourself. Ripper deals massive damage and poisons multiple targets. It can even knockdown foes. Spine poison slows affected targets.

Temp Invulnerability Toggle, Self +Resistances (Smash, Lethal)
When you activate this power, you become highly resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage for a short duration. Recharge: Very Long.

Elude Self +Defense, +Speed, +Recovery +Resistance (Debuff Defense+Special)
You can improve your reflexes, making yourself so quick you can Elude almost any attack, be it ranged, melee, or area of effect. Your running speed and jumping height and Endurance Recovery are also increased. Elude also grants you high resistance to Defense Debuffs. When Elude wears off, you are left drained of all Endurance and unable to Recover Endurance for a while.

Dr. Aeon (clone 3)

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Power Bolt Ranged, Energy, Foe Knockdown
A quick attack that rapidly hurls small bolts of energy at foes, sometimes knocking them down. Fast, but little damage.

Power Blast Ranged, Energy/Smash, Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of power boltPower Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.

Energy Torrent Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage Energy/Smash, Foe Knockback
Energy Torrent unleashes a cone of powerful energy that can smash foes and possibly send them flying.

Explosive Blast (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.

Energy Punch Melee, Smash/Energy Damage, Moderate, Foe Disorient, Moderate
Powerful focused punch that may Disorient your opponent!

Whirling Hands Melee, Area of Effect Smash/Energy
Launches a dizzying attack against everything in a nearby area.

Bone Smasher Melee, Smash/Energy, High Damage, Foe Disorient
The Bone Smasher is a slow attack, but makes up for it with a greater damage. Has a greater chance to Disorient than Energy Punch.

Total Focus Melee, Extreme Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Disorient
Total Focus is complete mastery over Energy Melee. This is a very slow, but incredibly devastating attack that can knock out most opponents, leaving them Disoriented. Due to the exhausting nature of Total Focus, the recharge time is very long.

Dull Pain Self: +Max Health
Using ancient techniques, you can make yourself more resilient to pain. Thus, you can take more damage before being defeated. When you activate this power you will increase your maximum Hit Points for a couple of minutes.

Moment of Glory Self +Resistance (All Damage but Psionics), +Defense (All Damage but Psionics), +Recovery
When you activate this power, you gain Resistance and Defense to all damage types except Psionics, recover Endurance more quickly, and are highly resistant to Sleep, Disorient, Immobilization, and Hold effects.

Dr. Aeon (clone 4)

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Neutrino Bolt
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X-Ray Beam
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Electron Haze
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Cosmic Burst
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Neutron Bomb
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Atomic Blast
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Radiant Aura
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Enervating Field
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Lingering Radiation
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Choking Cloud
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Dr. Aeon (clone 5)

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Gloom Ranged, High Damage over Time (Negative), Foe -To Hit
Gloom slowly drains a target of life, while reducing his chance to hit. Slower than dark blast, but deals more damage over time.

Tenebrous Tentacles Ranged (Cone), Minor Damage over Time (Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit
You can create a cone shaped rift to the netherworld that allows its native creatures to slip their oily tentacles into our reality. These creatures will snare all foes within range, immobilizing them while the tentacles drain their life and reduce their chance to hit.

Night Fall Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage over Time (Negative), Foe -To Hit
Unleashes a cone shaped burst of particles from the netherworld. All targets within the modest range of this power take negative energy damage and have reduced chance to hit.

Torrent
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Life Drain
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Blackstar
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Twilight Grasp
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Fearsome Stare Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -To Hit
Instills tremendous Fear within a cone area in front of you, causing all affected targets to tremble in Terror uncontrollably.

Petrifying Gaze Ranged, Foe Hold
Petrifies a single targeted foe with a terrifying gaze. The victim is Held and defenseless.

Dark Servant Summon Dark Servant: Ranged Debuff Special
Summons a Dark Servant to your aid. The Dark Servant possesses an assortment of dark powers to weaken your foes. The summoned entity is not a willing servant, and it is only your power that binds it in this realm. The Dark Servant can be buffed and healed.

Kalinda

Main Article: Kalinda

As an Arachnos Fortunata, it is Kalinda's task to keep an eye on all new arrivals to Mercy Island. That doesn't mean she's on their side. She is evaluating each new resident for signs of greatness, and for signs of weakness. Kalinda can set you on the path to greatness, or she can make sure you're never heard from again. There are only two things she believes in: the glory of Arachnos, and the survival of the fittest.

Powers

Mental Blast Ranged, High Damage (Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does High Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.

Psychic Scream (Ranged) Cone, Psionic, Foe -Recharge
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the mind of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.

Telekinetic Blast Ranged, Moderate Damage, (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.

Will Domination Ranged, High Damage, Psionic, Foe Sleep
This powerful attack deals Psionic damage, and is so painful it usually renders its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.

Scramble Thoughts
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Psychic Wail
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Mind Link Team +Accuracy, +Perception. Resist: Confuse
Your Accuracy and Perception is improved due to the Fortunata Mistress' Mind Link.

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Fortunatas don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Self

Hugo

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Hugo

Main Article: Hugo

Hugo Figure was once just an innocent boy who dreamed of escaping the Rogue Isles with his girlfriend Gally Ido. Unforunately, his psychic powers drew the attention of Arachnos, and he was betrayed by Westin Phipps and forced into the Bane Spiders. Recently freed from Bane Spider mind control, now he's fighting to free the other Bane Spiders and return to the girl he loves.

Powers

Mace Beam Blast
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Mace Beam Volley
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Poisonous Ray Burst
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Wide Area Web Grenade
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Cocoon
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Bash
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Pulverize
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Clobber
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Whirling Mace
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Crowd Control
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Indomitable Will Toggle: Self +Resistance (Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Fear, Confusion, Knockback) +Defense (Psionics)
When you toggle on this power, it grants protection from Sleep, Disorient, Fear, Confusions, Repel, Knockback and Hold effects. Indomitable Will also grant a moderate defense to Psionic based attacks.

Mind Over Body Toggle: Self +Resistances (Smash, Lethal, Psionics)
When you toggle on this power, you empower your Mind Over Body to become highly resistant to Smashing, Lethal and Psionic damage.

Archvillains

Arbiter Sands

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Arbiter Sands

Main Article: Arbiter Sands

Arbiter Sands is considered a somewhat unconventional member of the Arachnos Arbiter Corps. Though still completely dedicated to the will of Lord Recluse, Sands is known for using unusual and effective tactics. His status as an Arbiter makes him untouchable within Arachnos, for to harm an Arbiter is to attack the will of Lord Recluse himself...

Powers

Summon Drones Summon Drone
Summons Drones to fight for you (Lieutenant-class).

Powers
Fly
Disintegration Beam (Ranged, energy)
Resistance (Auto, Res to lethal, smash, psionic, vulnerable to energy)

Frag Grenade (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Lethal/Smash, Foe Knockback
Launches an M30 grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault Rifle. The explosion of this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Wide Area Web Grenade Ranged, Targeted Area of Effect, Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge
Launches a Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault rifle. It explodes into a field of sticky webs which slow and can immobilize all foes within its radius.

Venom Grenade Ranged, Targeted Area of Effect, Moderate Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe -Damage, -Recharge
This poisonous grenade damages and weakens your foes.

Shotgun Ranged, Cone, Lethal damage, Foe Knockdown
Good at close range. Fires a cone of buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Rifle Butt Melee, Smash
A smash with the butt of your rifle.

Night Widow Nocturne

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Nocturne

Main Article: Night Widow Nocturne

The Night Widows serve Arachnos as elite assassins and spies. It is whispered among their murderous ranks that a Night Widow code-named Nocturne may be the deadliest operative Arachnos has ever produced. No living soul knows any details of her history, just rumors of her ruthlessness and tales of her many victims. Some suspect that her only weakness might be her arrogant pride, but none have survived to exploit it.

Powers

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate Damage(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.

Strike (Melee, Lethal) Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe Slow
The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed.

Slash (Melee, Lethal) Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe Slow
The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed.

Spin (Melee, Lethal) Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe Slow
The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed.

Stealth Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense
You blend into your environment and can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and have a bonus to Defense. While Invisible, your movement is Slowed.

Mental Training
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Resistance Auto, Self

Dr. Aeon

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Dr. Aeon

Main Article: Dr. Aeon

An unethical scientific genius, Dr. Aeon is not a man to be trifled with. Some think he may soon become a major player within Arachnos, assuming he survives the plans of his enemies.

Powers

Summon Clones Summon Drone
Summons Drones to fight for you.

Creates from the following:

Dr Aeon (clones 1-5, see Elite Boss entries for powersets)

Power Bolt Ranged Energy, Foe Knockback
A quick attack that rapidly hurls small bolts of energy at foes, sometimes knocking them down. Fast, but little damage.

Power Blast Ranged, Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of power bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.

Explosive Blast (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Smash/Energy, Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.

Power Thrust
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Energy Torrent Cone Energy/Smash, Knockback
Unleashes a cone of energy that knocks foes back.

Power Burst Ranged/Close, High Damage Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
A short range, but devastating attack. Power Burst unleashes a massive amount of energy dealing very high damage at short distances. The impact from this burst often knocks back most foes.

Barrage Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Energy Punch Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Bone Smasher Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Whirling Hands Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Total Focus Melee, Extreme Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe: Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Protective Shield Ranged, Ally: +Defense (Smash, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative), +Resistance (Toxic, Endurance Drain)
Dramatically protects an ally from Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks for a limited time. Also reduces Toxic damage and protects the target from Endurance Draining effects.

Aeon Special Self, +Res(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, All DMG), +DMG, +ACC, Untouchable, +Recovery

Resistance Auto, Self

Dr. Quatrexin

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Dr. Quatrexin

Main Article: Dr. Quatrexin

The original inventor of the Black Scorpion armor has made some improvements in his latest re-design. He may not be as skilled in the suit as Black Scorpion himself, but he's still an extremely lethal combatant.

Powers

Arm Blast Ranged, Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of power bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.

Tail Blast (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Smash/Energy, Foe Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.

Tail Sting (Melee) Foe Hold
Black Scorpion strikes you with the sting from his mighty tail. You are Held.

Tail Lash
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Hammer Punch
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Super Leap Self Auto, +Jump, +Speed
Dr. Quatrexin can jump very high and travel very fast

Resistance Auto, Self
Res( S15 L15 Fl5 C15 E15 N15 P15 T15 )

Barracuda

Main Article: Barracuda

Barracuda, a former treasure hunter, Kelli Forston was infected by mysterious creatures known as the Coralax. What she found in the briny deep remains a mystery, but it turned her heart as dark and cold as the depths. In combat, she is almost as quick and savage as her bloodthirtsy mentor, Captain Mako.

Powers

Psychic Coral Blast Ranged, Psionic, Foe -Recharge
Your attack speed has been reduced by the Psychic Coral Blast.

Subdue Ranged, Psionic, Foe Immobilize
Subdue deals moderate damage and may leave the targeted foe Immobilized for a brief time. Immobilized foes can not move but can still attack.

Psychic Coral Scream (Ranged) Cone, Psionic, Foe -Recharge
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.

Psychic Coral Wail (Psionic) Foe -Recharge
The Psychic Wail has reduced your Attack rate.

Spiny Urchins Ranged, Lethal, Moderate Damage
Shoot spiny bursts at your foes.

Urchin Spray (Ranged) Cone, Lethal, Knockback
Shoots spiny bursts at your foe.

Wave of Cold (Ranged, Cone, Cold) Damage over Time, Cold, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
You are frozen by the Wave of Cold. You are taking damage over time and your attack speed and movement speed are reduced.

Water Spout PBAoE Smashing Damage (Smashing) Foe Knockback/Fear/Disorient
Conjures up a Water Spout at a targeted location. The Water Spout will chase down your foes, tossing them into the air and hurling them great distances. The victims are left Disoriented and with reduced Defense. The Water Spout is a menacing sight, and can even cause panic among your foes.

Super Leap Self Auto, +Jump, +Speed
Barracuda can inherently jump real high and travel very fast.

Resistance Auto, Self, +Resistances: Cold
Barracuda is resistant to Cold Damage but vulnerable to Fire.

Ice Mistral

Main Article: Ice Mistral

Irena Rudenko was chosen by one of the Monks of the Four Winds to become the Ice Mistral. receiving the power changed her; she retained the icy-cold aloofness and desire for mastery of the wing, but none of the control. Her own rage overrode the honor normally imbued to the Knights of the Wind and she went on a mad killing spree. Scirocco took her under his wing to protect her from the Monks - many of which have fallen trying to reclaim their lost power.

Powers

Fly
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Ice Bolt
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Ice Blast
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Frost Breath
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Freeze Ray Ranged, Cold, Low Damage, Foe Sleep
Although this power deals very little damage, the Freeze Ray encases your foe in a block of ice, holding him helpless in place for quite a while. The ice, however, is fragile, and the victim can break free if attacked.

Ice Storm Ranged (Area of Effect), Minor Damage over Time (Cold/Lethal), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Shred your foes with this Ice Storm. This power deals a lot of damage in a large area and can Slow all affected targets movement and attack speed.

Bitter Ice Blast Ranged, Superior Damage (Cold/Smash) Foe -Recharge, -Speed, -Accuracy
A slower yet more powerful version of Ice Blast, Bitter Ice Blast deals much more damage and can also reduce your enemy's Accuracy. Like other Ice Blast powers, Bitter Ice Blast can Slow a target's movement and attack speed.

Blizzard Ranged (Area of Effect), Extreme Damage over Time (Cold), Foe -Accuracy, -Speed, -Recharge, Knockback; Self -Recovery
The massive damage from the Blizzard can Slow the attack rate of all your opponents in a large area, reducing their Accuracy and possibly knocking them back. Activating this power leaves you drained of Endurance and unable to recover any Endurance for a while.

Glacier Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Hold, -Recharge, -Speed
Ice Mistral can freeze all foes around herself in blocks of Glacial ice. The targets are frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked. Even after the victims emerge, they remain chilled and their attack and movement speed is Slowed for a while. This power can only be cast near the ground. Recharge: Very Long.

Gale Ranged (Cone), Minor Damage (Smash), Foe Knockback
Ice Mistral can call forth a tremendous gust of Gale force winds that knock down foes and deal some smashing damage in a wide cone area. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Moderate.

Snow Storm Toggle, Area of Effect, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
While active, the chill of this Snow Storm can dramatically slow the attack and movement speed of the target and all the foes near the target.

Frozen Armor
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Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances

Silver Mantis

Main Article: Silver Mantis

Tamura Shirai is fascinated with the smooth, sleek feel of metal. Funding the augmentation of her body to pure metal was an expensive proposition, however, so she tuned to crime. During one of her robberies, she encountered Black Scorpion, on a job for Lord Recluse. Tamura realized an opportunity when she saw it, and rather than fighting with Arachnos over the ill-gotten loot, formed an alliance that has lasted unto this day.

Powers

Spiked Darts (Ranged, Lethal) Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been lowered.

Barrage of Spikes (Ranged, Damage over Time, Lethal) Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been lowered.

Spike Trap Foe -Speed, Low Lethal
All foes that walk through the Spike Trap will be Slowed and take damage.

Skewer Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), DoT(Lethal) -DEF
You lunge forward with this melee attack and Skewer your foe with the large Blade on your arm. Deals moderate damage and wounds your foe. Wounds from the attack deal additional Lethal damage and can reduce your foes Defense. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Burst of Spikes Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been lowered.

Impale (Ranged) Foe Immobilize, -Defense, -Speed, -Fly, -Jump
Your running speed is reducedand you may be immobilized and unable to run, jump or fly.

Build Up Self +DMG, +ACC
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy.

Ripper Damage over Time(Lethal), -Defense
You are wounded! You are taking lethal damage and your defense is lowered.

Fling Spikes (Ranged, Cone, Lethal) Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been lowered.

Dull Pain Self +HP
Silver Mantis can activate this power to increase her maximum Hit Points for a short time.

Temp Invulnerability Toggle: Self +Resistances (Smash, Lethal)
When you activate this power, you become highly resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage for a short duration. Recharge: Very Long

Unstoppable Self, +Resistances (Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, All Damage but Psionics)
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to most Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, Knockback and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs very little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Resistance Res( S25 L25 )
Archvillain resistance.

Wretch

Main Article: Wretch

A twisted wreck of a human being, Wretch was horribly mutated in the same incident that slew Ghost Widow. He remains her loyal guardian and protector, using his immense strength and savage fury to protect her from all harm.

Powers

(Lvl 15-20)

Jab Disorient
You have been disoriented.

Punch Melee, Smash, Foe Knockback
A Super Strength Punch is a powerful pummeling attack, and it may knock foes off their feet.

Haymaker Melee, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Haymaker is a slow attack, but it makes up for it with a greater damage and a high chance of knockback.

Hurl Ranged, Moderate Damage, smash, Foe Knockback
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is close ranged, deals moderate damage and can knock foes back. Damage: Heavy. Recharge: Moderate.

Temp Invulnerability Toggle, Self +Resistances (Smash, Lethal)
When you activate this power, you become highly resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage for a short duration. Recharge: Very Long.

(25% health and below, Lvl 35+)

Cry of Despair Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Damage (Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient, -Resistances (All but Psionics), Self -Recovery
You have been disoriented.

Knockout Blow Hold
Wretch has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are held.

Hand Clap Area of Effect Disorient, Foe Knockback
The Longbow Warden can clap his hands together to send out a violent shockwave. The shockwave can knockdown most nearby foes and can Disorient many of those. Hand Clap deals no damage.

Foot Stomp Melee, Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage, Smash
Using your superior leg strength, you can Stomp your foot to the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Slow.

Unknown buff ???
Unknown Invulnerability protective toggle.

Jade Spider

The Jade Spider

Main Article: Jade Spider

This monstrous Giant Spider is rampaging through Siren's Call!

Powers

Mind Scream (Ranged) Cone, Psionic, Foe -Recharge
The Mind Scream has reduced your attack rate.

Magus Mu'Drakhan

Main Article: Magus Mu'Drakhan

Magus Mu'Drakhan is a leading figure among the growing ranks of mystic working under the banner of Arachnos who trace their lineage to the ancient civilization know as Mu. Mu'Drakhan's main interests lie both in expanding his already formidable arcane power, and uncovering the history of the lost civilization of Mu. He also holds a bitter anger at the Circle of Thorns, who draw their magical powers from the mystic secrets of Oranbega, the ancient enemy of Mu. Some whisper that he may be more loyal to his ancient bloodlines than to Arachnos, but such whispers are often quickly silenced.

Powers

Lightning Bolt
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Ball Lightning
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Static Discharge
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Sentinel of Lightning Summon Sentinel: Ranged, Moderate Damage (Energy), Foe -Endurance

Shocking Bolt
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EM Pulse (Energy) Foe Hold, -Regeneration
You are Held by the EMP Pulse and your Regeneration rate is reduced.

Touch of the Storm (Ranged) Ally Heal
Heal

Lightning Armor Toggle: Self +Resistances (Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Magus Mu'Drakhan is capable of surrounding himself in Lightning Armor, providing good resistance to Fire, Cold, Energy and Negative Energy attacks.

Resistance Auto, Self, +Resistances

Regent Korol

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Regent Korol

Main Article: Regent Korol

Regent Korol is one of the few Fortunatas that have chosen to devote themselves fully to Arachnos by becoming powerful Tarantula Queens. Through the process, she gained immense psychic abilities, which she uses to protect Arachnos from infiltration.

Powers

Confuse
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Total Domination
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Psychic Scream
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Telekinetic Blast
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Will Domination
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Scramble Thoughths
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Psychic Wail Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Disorient, -Recharge
Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented. This power leaves you drained of Endurance and unable to recover Endurance for a time.

Claw Pierce
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Claw Shred
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Mind Link
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Armored Exoskeleton
Armored exoskeleton.

Resistances Auto, Self

Shadow Spider

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Shadow Spider

Main Article: Shadow Spider

Shadow Spider began her career as a Knife of Artemis, specializing in infiltration and intelligence jobs that no one else thought possible. Now working with Arachnos, Shadow Spider acts friendly and nice, and is usually very good to her people, but can turn cold as ice and hard as steel when she needs to be.

Powers

Poison Dart Ranged, Low Damage (Lethal/Toxic), Foe -Regeneration
Poison Dart does light lethal damage to all your foes, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regneration rate.

Exploding Shuriken Ranged, Area of Effect, High Damage (Lethal)
This small throwing star is rigged to explode on impact.

Sleep Dart Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe Sleep
You have been knocked out with a Sleep Dart.

Paralytic Dart Ranged Low Damage (Lethal), Foe Hold
You have been hit with a Paralytic Dart. You cannot move.

Stun Grenades Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Disorient
This Stun Grenade can disorient all foes around the target.

Cloaking Device Self Stealth, +Defense (all)
The Cloaking Device allows you to use an LCD body coating become partially invisible. While Cloaked you can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while Cloaked, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and have a bonus to Defense. Unlike some stealth powers, the Cloaking Device has no movement penalty.

Web Grenade Ranged, No Damage, Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly
Upon impact, the Web Grenade expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This non-lethal device deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is slowed. The web can bring down flying entities and halts jumping.

Caltrops Ranged (Location Area of Effect), Minor Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe -Speed
You toss a handful of Caltrops at a targeted location and spread the tiny metal spikes over a large area. Any villains that pass over the Caltrops will be forced to move at a slower rate. They will also take some trivial Lethal damage over time.

Hack Melee, High damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense

Slash Melee, Moderate damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense

Slice Melee(Cone), Moderate damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense

Disembowel Melee, Superior damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockup, -Defense

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect Melee, Moderate damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense

Head Splitter Melee, Extreme damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockback, -Defense

Viridian

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Viridian

Main Article: Viridian

Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and Shadow Spider's spies, but both know that they can only suceed at their job with the help of the other.