Henchmen

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Overview

Henchmen is the collective name for the various pets that Masterminds are able to summon and control.

There are actually 3 entity 'ranks' that can be summoned by the Mastermind, each rank is summoned by a different power available at levels 1, 12 and 26.

Henchmen Minions are available at Level 1. At first the Mastermind can only summon one even level Henchman Minion. At level 6, the same power can summon 2 Henchmen Minions, but now these are summoned one level lower than the Mastermind. At level 18, the same power can summon 3 Henchmen Minions, but now these are summoned 2 levels lower than the mastermind.

Henchmen Lieutenants are available at level 12. Like the Minion summon power, at first the Mastermind can only summon one even level Henchman Lieutenant. At level 24 the same power can summon 2 Henchmen Lieutenants but now these are summoned one level lower than the Mastermind. Although you can only ever summon a maximum of 2 Henchmen Lieutenants, these hit harder than the Minions and have higher base HP, in addition to never spawning more than one level under the Mastermind's level.

Henchmen Boss are available at Level 26. Only one Henchman Boss can be summoned at any given time but this Henchman will always be summoned at an even level and have higher base damage and HP than either the Henchmen Minion or Henchmen Lieutenant.

Stats

Level	Minion	Lt	Boss
Melee Damage	.45	.55	.65
Ranged Damage	.35	.45	.55

Level	Minion HP	Lt HP	Boss HP
1	98.0	98.0	98.0
2	105.3	106.7	108.2
3	112.7	115.8	119.0
4	120.2	125.4	130.6
5	127.7	135.3	142.9
6	135.2	145.6	155.9
7	142.3	155.9	169.4
8	149.4	166.5	183.5
9	156.2	177.3	198.4
10	162.8	188.4	214.0
11	169.1	199.7	230.4
12	175.0	211.2	247.4
13	180.4	222.7	265.0
14	185.4	234.4	283.3
15	189.7	246.0	302.3
16	193.4	257.6	321.8
17	205.1	273.4	341.8
18	217.4	289.8	362.3
19	229.9	306.5	383.2
20	242.6	323.5	404.4

Level	Minion HP	Lt HP	Boss HP
21	257.0	342.7	428.3
22	271.7	362.2	452.8
23	286.6	382.1	477.6
24	301.7	402.2	502.8
25	316.9	422.6	528.2
26	332.3	443.1	553.8
27	347.7	463.6	579.5
28	363.1	484.2	605.2
29	378.5	504.6	630.8
30	393.7	524.9	656.2
31	408.7	545.0	681.2
32	423.5	564.7	705.8
33	438.0	583.9	729.9
34	452.0	602.7	753.4
35	465.6	620.8	776.0
36	478.7	638.3	797.9
37	491.2	655.0	818.7
38	503.1	670.8	838.5
39	514.3	685.7	857.1
40	524.7	699.6	874.4

Level	Minion HP	Lt HP	Boss HP
41	534.3	712.3	890.4
42	543.0	724.0	905.0
43	550.8	734.4	918.0
44	557.7	743.5	929.4
45	563.5	751.4	939.2
46	568.4	757.9	947.3
47	572.2	762.9	953.7
48	575.0	766.6	958.3
49	576.6	768.8	961.0
50	578.3	771.0	963.8
51	579.9	773.3	966.6
52	581.6	775.5	969.4
53	583.3	777.7	972.1
54	584.9	779.9	974.9
55	586.6	782.1	977.7

Henchmen Minions (Tier 1)

Soldiers

Calls forth one to three Mercenary Soldiers (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. The third Soldier you gain will be a Medic. All soldiers use Sub Machine Guns, but these can be upgraded. You may only have three Tier 1 Soldiers under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call Soldiers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Soldiers
Soldier	Level 1 and 6 pets are Soldiers
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Advanced SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
Equip Powers	Advanced SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
	Heavy Burst (Lethal)
Upgrade Powers	Auto Fire (Extreme DoT)
	Burst (Lethal)
Medic	Level 18 pet is a Medic
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
	MedKit (Heal)
Equip Powers	SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Upgrade Powers	Stimulant (Resist Effects)
	Frag Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Heal
	Enhance Defense DeBuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Zombie Horde

Summons one to three Zombies (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. Zombies are very tough but can be slow and stupid. They start out with only rudimentary melee attacks, but can be empowered with range and even life draining powers. You may only have three Tier 1 Zombies under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Zombies, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Zombies
Basic Powers	Zombie Brawl (Smashing)
Equip Powers	Projectile Vomit (Cone Toxic)
	Zombie Vomit (Melee AoE Toxic)
Upgrade Powers	Siphon Life (Melee Negative, SelfHeal, -Acc)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Heal
	Enhance To Hit Debuffs
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Call Genin

Calls forth one to three Genin Ninja (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. Genin have good reflexes and jumping skill, but they are still the lowest rank Ninja and only possess the most rudimentary skills. However, they can be trained in more advanced techniques and weapons. You may only have three Tier 1 Genin under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call Genin, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Genin
Basic Powers	Thunder Kick (Minor Damage, Disorient)
	Shruiken (Lethal Minor Damage)
Equip Powers	Snap Shot (Minor Damage)
	Storm Kick (Moderate Damage)
Upgrade Powers	Aimed Shot (Moderate Damage)
	Crane Kick (Heavy Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Running Speed
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Battle Drones

Constructs one to three Battle Drones (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. Battle Drones start out with only basic weaponry, but can be upgraded with heavier energy weapons. Battle Drones can Super Leap. You may only have three Tier 1 Battle Drones under your control at any given time. If you attempt to construct more Battle Drones, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Battle Drone
Basic Powers	Laser Blast (Minor Energy Damage)
	Smash (Smashing)
Equip Powers	Heavy Laser Burst (Moderate Damage Knockdown)
Upgrade Powers	Full Auto Laser (Cone, Energy Moderate Damage)
Enhancements	-
	-

Call Thugs

Calls forth one to three Thugs (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. The third Thug you gain will be an Arsonist. Thugs use Dual Pistols and can be taught additional pistol attacks. You may only have three Tier 1 Thugs under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call more Thugs, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon 1-3 Thugs
Thug	Level 1 and 6 pets are Punks
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Pistols (Minor Damage)
Equip Powers	Dual Wield (Moderate Damage)
Upgrade Powers	Empty Clips(Cone Moderate Damage)
Arsonist	Level 18 pet is an Arsonist
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Molotov Cocktail (AoE Minor DoT)
Equip Powers	Spit Fire (Cone Moderate DoT)
Upgrade Powers	Fire Bomb (AoE)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Henchmen Lieutenants (Tier 2)

Spec Ops

You can enlist one to two highly skilled Spec Ops Mercenaries (the second is available at Level 24). Spec Ops weapons are highly accurate and long ranged, and they are adept in many different tactical weapons. Like all Henchmen, Spec Ops can be equipped with even deadlier munitions. You may only have two Tier 2 Spec Ops under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Spec Ops, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Spec Ops
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	SCAR Burst (Moderate DoT)
	SCAR Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
	Web Grenade (Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly)
Equip Powers	Rifle Butt (Moderate Damage, Disorient)
	Flash Bang (Disorient -Acc)
Upgrade Powers	SCAR Snipe (Heavy Damage)
	Tear Gas (Hold/Immob? -Damage)
	Stealth (Stealth +Defense)
Enhancements	Enhance Hold
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Immobilization
	Enhance ToHit DeBuffs
	Enhance Defense DeBuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Grave Knight

You can summon one to two powerful Grave Knights (the second is available at Level 24) to do your bidding. Grave Knights come well equipped with several attack powers and can be empowered with even more. You may only have two Tier 2 Grave Knights under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Grave Knights, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Grave Knight
Basic Powers	Hack (Melee Lethal -Def)
	Slash (Melee Lethal -Def)
	Dark Blast (Ranged Negative -Acc)
Equip Powers	Disembowel (Melee Lethal Knockup -Def)
	Gloom (Ranged Negative DoT -Acc)
Upgrade Powers	Head Splitter (Melee Cone Lethal Knockdown Def)
	Siphon Life (Melee Negative SelfHeal)
Enhancements

Call Jounin

You can summon one to two highly skilled Jounin Ninja (the second is available at Level 24). Jounin Ninja are master assassins and expert swordsmen. They possess superior reflexes and jumping skill. Like all Henchmen, Jounin can be trained in even deadlier Ninjitsu techniques and weapons. You may only have two Tier 2 Jounin under your control at any given time If you attempt to summon more Jounin, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

(Note: Jounin is a Ninja Blade Stalker)

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Jounin
Basic Powers	Gambler's Cut (Minor Damage, ?-Def)
	Sting of the Wasp (Moderate Damage, ?-Def)
	Caltrops (Minor DoT -Speed)
Equip Powers	Soaring Dragon (Heavy Damage, KnockUp)
	Poison Dart (Lethal Toxic -Regen)
	Placate (-Aggro, Hide)
Upgrade Powers	Golden Dragonfly (Extreme Damage Cone Melee, KnockUp, -Def)
	Blinding Powder (Sleep -Acc Immobilize?)
	Hide (Hide, +Def)
Enhancements	Enhance Slow Movement
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Sleep
	Enhance Running Speed
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance ToHit DeBuffs
	Enhance Defense DeBuffs
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Confuse
	Enhance Accuracy

Protector Bots

You can summon one to two powerful Protector Bots (the second is available at Level 24). Protector Bots can defend your army by placing Force Fields on you and your allies. They can even be equipped to repair your other Robot Henchmen. Make no mistake though, the best defense is a good offense, and Protector Bots are well equipped with energy weapons. You may only have two Tier 2 Protector Bots under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Protector Bots, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Protector Bots
Basic Powers	Laser Blast (Minor Damage)
	Force Shield (+Def)
Equip Powers	Heavy Laser Burst (Snipe, Moderate Damage)
	Repair (Heal 30%)
Upgrade Powers	Photon Grenade (Minor Damage, Disorient)
	Seeker Drones (-Acc, -Dam, -Perception, Disorient))
Enhancements	-
	-

Call Enforcer

Calls forth one to two Thug Enforcers (the second is available at Level 24) to do your bidding. Thug Enforcers carry a Sub-machine Gun and possess good leadership skills. Their weapon of choice is an Uzi, and they can be equipped to carry up to two at once. You may only have two Tier 2 Thug Enforcers under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call more Enforcers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

(Note: Enforcers are SMG Corruptors (with extra Scourge damage))

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon 1-2 Thug Enforcers
Basic Powers	SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
	SMG Heavy Burst (Moderate DoT)
	Maneuvers (PBAoE +Def)
Equip Powers	SMG is replaced by Uzi
	Uzi Burst (Moderate DoT)
	Uzi Heavy Burst (Moderate DoT)
	Uzi Cone Blast (Moderate Damage Cone)
	Tactics (PBAoE +Acc)
Upgrade Powers	Dual Uzi's (Cone)
	Blast Clip
	Assault (PBAoE +Dam)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance ToHit Buffs
	Enhance Defense
	Enhance Accuracy

Henchmen Bosses (Tier 3)

Commando

Enlists one highly trained Commando. The Commando is a seasoned professional who favors heavy assault weapons. He is simply a one man army that can leave a wake of destruction in his path. In addition to the standard Soldier resistance, the Commando's experience also makes him resistant to Fear and his rugged advanced training makes him slightly resistant to Fire, Cold, and Toxic damage. You may only have one Tier 3 Commando under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Commando the power will fail.

Recharge	Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Commando
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Burst (Moderate DoT, -Def)
	Slug (Heavy Damage, Knockback)
Equip Powers	Buckshot (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
	Full Auto (Superior DoT)
Upgrade Powers	M30 Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
	Flamethrower (Extreme DoT)
	LRM Rocket Launcher (Superior Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance Defense DeBuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Lich

Summons a dark and powerful Lich. The Lich is an undead entity that, when alive, possessed many dark powers of his own. Perhaps it was a dark wizard or powerful archvillain. Perhaps it was even a Necromancer. Now it only hungers for the souls of the living, and is quite good at feeding itself. The Lich specializes in dark control and draining powers. You may only have one Tier 3 Lich under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Lich, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Lich
Basic Powers	Dark Blast (Moderate Damage, -Acc)
	Torrent (Minor Damage, Knockback, -Acc)
Equip Powers	Tenebrous Tentacles (Minor Damage Cone, Immobilize, -Acc)
	Life Drain (Moderate Damage, SelfHeal)
Upgrade Powers	Fearsome Stare (Fear, -Acc)
	Petrifying Gaze (Hold)
Enhancements	Accuracy
	Damage
	Defense DeBuff
	Disorient Duration
	Endurance Reduction
	Fear Duration
	Heal
	Hold Duration
	Immobolize Duration
	Knockback Distance
	ToHit DeBuff

Oni

Summons an ancient and powerful Oni. An Oni is a powerful human-like demon warrior. The Oni is a formidable creature who possesses the skill of a warrior and the powers of wind and fire. You may only have one Tier 3 Oni under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Oni, the power will fail.

(Note: Oni is a Fire Dominator)

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Oni
Basic Powers	Fire Sword Slash (Lethal Fire Moderate Damage)
	Fire Blast (Fire Moderate Damage)
Equip Powers	Fire Sword Hack (Lethal Fire Moderate Damage)
	Ring of Fire (Moderate DoT, Immobilize)
	Fire Breath (Moderate Damage Cone)
Upgrade Powers	Char (Moderate DoT, Hold)
	Rain of Fire (Minor DoT AoE)
Enhancements	Enhance Hold
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance Immobilization
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Assault Bot

Builds one massive Assault Bot. Simply put, the Assault Bot is a killing machine. There is nothing subtle about its weaponry. You may only have one Tier 3 Assault Bot under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Assault Bot, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Assault Bot
Basic Powers	Smash (Smash Disorient ToggleDrop)
	Plasma Blast (Energy Knockback -Regen)
Equip Powers	Dual Plasma Blast (Energy Knockback -Regen)
	Flamethrower (Extreme DoT)
Upgrade Powers	Swarm Missiles (Lethal Damage AoE, Knockback)
	Incendiary Swarm Missiles (Lethal Damage AoE)
Enhancements	-
	-

Call Bruiser

Calls one massive Bruiser. He is strong, tough and has a mean temper. As a Brute, he will generate Fury and deal more damage the longer the combat lasts. His Super Strength powers means he favors hand-to-hand combat. He has resistance to Lethal and Smashing damage and some resistance to Fire and Cold damage. You may only have one Tier 3 Bruiser under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Bruiser, the power will fail.

(Note: Bruiser is a Super Strength Brute (with Rage Bar))

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Bruiser
Basic Powers	Jab (Minor Damage, Disorient)
	Punch (Moderate Damage, Knockdown)
Equip Powers	Hand Clap (PBAoE, Disorient, Knockback)
	Haymaker (Heavy Damage, Knockdown)
Upgrade Powers	Knockout Blow (Superior Damage, Disorient, Knockback)
	Hurl (Heavy Damage, Knockback, -Fly)
	Foot Stomp (Heavy Damage PBAoE, Knockback))
Enhancements	Enhance Hold
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Knockback
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Related Powers

Although not technically a Henchman power, the Mastermind Thugs power Gang War creates Pet class, low-level Thugs with basic weaponry.

Gang War

Calls a gang of 10 or so Thug Posse to come to your aid for a brief while. Posse are not like your true Henchman. They cannot be given direct commands, nor will they appear in your Pet Window. You must select an enemy target to attack first before calling these Thugs. Posse are many, but they are very weak, and are only equipped with the most basic weapons. Although they will follow you, they are not as loyal as your Henchmen, and they will only stick around for a few minutes before taking off.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	18 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Posse (Calls approximately 10 thugs)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Recharge Speed
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy