Vindicators
Overview
The Vindicators are a hero group led by Ms. Liberty. They can often be found with Longbow fighting Arachnos in the Rogue Isles.
History
The Vindicators believe in second chances and are willing to see the good in heroes that might have previously strayed from the path. This can be seen most recently when they recruited Malaise into their ranks.
Architect Entertainment Description
This group was formed by Ms. Liberty to aid redeemed villains, dark heroes, and visitors from other dimensions. Filled with outcasts and misfits, it has become a dynamic force for unity in Paragon City and shows what good can come from second chances.
Enemy types
Minions
Demon
These vicious creatures serve Infernal only because he forces them to. By subverting their will through the use of ancient mystic rituals he creates permanent servants. If his control begins to wane over a particular demon, he performs another ceremony and binds it permanently into his weapons or armor to increase their strength.
Powers
Flares Ranged, Moderate Damage (Fire), Damage over Time (Fire)
A quick attack that throws Flares at the target. Little damage, but very fast.
Fire Smash (Melee) Moderate Damage (Smash) Foe Knockback
Behemoth fire punch attack.
Scorch Melee, Moderate Damage over Time (Fire)
The Demon hands are engulfed in flames, igniting the target.
Fire Sword (Melee) Moderate Lethal (Fire, Lethal)
The Demon can summon a fire sword that sets foes ablaze. Sucessful attacks will also do a slight damage over time.
Invincibility Foe +Defense +Accuracy (special)
Your close proximity to the Infernal Demon is increasing it´s Defense and Accuracy. Get away if you can.
Resistance Minor Resistance (Fire)
Vulnerability Vulnerability (Cold)
Super Leap
Heroes
Aurora Borealis
Main Article: Aurora Borealis
Before the war, Aurora Scott was just a fledgling hero doing her best for the city she loved. Afterwards, she was something else entirely. Aurora played host to Sister Psyche's mind after the Freedom Phalanx heroine was injured in the war. After gladly sacrificing her autonomy so that Sister Psyche could continue to serve, Aurora's just now returning to her own life. And she's got a few bones to pick with the villains who flourished in her absence.
Powers
Flight Self flight
Aurora Borealis can fly!
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 Scream (Ranged) Cone, Moderate Damage (Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The howl of Psionic energy resonates in the mind of all foes within its conical area of effect.
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. Damage: Moderate. Recharge: Moderate.
Will Domination (Ranged) Moderate Damage (Psionic), Foe Sleep (high)
This powerful attack is so painful, it usually renders its target inconscious. The victim is asleep, but will awaken if disturbed.
Scramble Thoughts (Ranged) Minor Damage (Psionic), Foe Stun (Moderate)
Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving him dramatically Disoriented for a short duration. Deals a little Psionic Damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Slow.
Psychic Wail (only level 32+) Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Damage (Psionic), Foe -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.
Light Torrent (Ranged) Cone Area of Effect, Moderate Damage (Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Unleashes a cone of light that knocks foes back.
Light Explosion (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Moderate damage (Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged light that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.
Resistance Archvillain resistance
Infernal
Main Article: Infernal
A master of demon binding and summoning from another dimension, Infernal's boundless willpower allows him to control the many fiends he has forced into his service. As a member of the Vindicators, he often assists Numina of the Freedom Phalanx.
Powers
Fire Aura Minor Damage(Fire)
You are taking some fire damage just being near Infernal!
Flares Ranged, Minor Damage, Fire, Damage over Time, Fire
A quick attack that throws Flares at the target. Little damage, but very fast.
Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate Damage, Fire, Damage over Time, Fire
Sends a blast of fire at a targeted foe and sets the target on fire for a short period of time. Slower recharge rate than Flares, but more damage.
Fire Ball Ranged, Targeted Area of Effect, Moderate Damage, Fire/Smash, Damage over Time (Fire)
A Fireball consumes a targeted foe, and any other enemy in a tight radius. Anyone in that area is burned and damaged over a short period of time.
Fire Breath Cone, Moderate Damage over Time, Fire
Infernal breaths forth a cone of fire that burns all foes within it's narrow cone. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.
Gash Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Moderate Damage over Time (Fire), Foe Knockdown
Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.
Chop Melee, High Damage (Lethal), Moderate Damage over Time (Fire), Foe Knockdown
The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than the Gash. This attack can knock down a target.
Beheader Melee, Superior Damage (Lethal), Moderate Damage over Time (Fire), Foe Knockdown
This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down.
Whirling Axe Melee, Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Fire), Foe Knockback
You spin your Battle Axe in a huge arc, attacking all nearby foes. This attack deals moderate damage to any foe it hits, and can knock them down.
Pendulum Melee, High Damage (Lethal), Moderate Damage over Time (Fire), Foe Knockback
This attack swings your Battle Axe in an arc directly in front of you. Foes struck by this attack are dealt heavy damage, and are knocked back.
Demon Summoning Summon 4-5 Demons
Infernal can summon demons if there is trouble.
Resistance +Resistance (Lethal, Smashing, Energy, Fire, Cold)
Resistance Archvillain Resistance
Luminary
Main Article: Luminary
The current Luminary is an android built by Positron to replace the original Luminary who retired in 1995. Far from being a cold machine, Luminary has developed a strong personality under the watchful gaze of the android Citadel of the Freedom Phalanx. Armed with powerful energy blasts, Luminary has become a shining example of heroism and progress for Paragon City.
Powers
Fly
Luminary can fly.
Power Bolt Ranged, Minor damage (Energy/Smash), 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, Moderate damage (Energy/Smash), 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.
Energy Torrent Ranged (Cone), Moderate damage (Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Unleashes a cone of energy that knocks foes back.
Power Burst Close, High damage (Energy/Smash), 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.
Explosive Blast Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate damage (Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.
Nova PBAoE, Extreme damage (Energy/Smash), Knockback, Self: -Recovery
You can explode in a tremendous blast of energy, sending nearby foes flying. The Nova deals massive damage to all nearby foes, although the damage does vary. Activating this power leaves you drained of Endurance, and unable to recover any Endurance for a while.
Power Thrust Melee, Minor damage (Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A focused attack that violently shoves the target and sends him flying. Deals minimal damage, but can be very effective. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Moderate.
Energy Punch Melee, Moderate damage (Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
Powerful focused punch that may Disorient your opponent!
Bone Smasher Melee, High damage (Smash/Energy), 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.
Whirling Hands Point Blank Area of Effect, Melee, Moderate damage (Smash/Energy)
Launches a dizzying attack against everything in a nearby area.
Total Focus Melee, Extreme damage (Energy/Smash), Disorient
You have been disoriented.
EM Pulse PBAoE, Hold, -Endurance, -Regen, Special vs. Robots, Self: -Recovery
You can unleash a massive pulse of electromagnetic energy. This EMP will drain the endurance and HP regeneration of all affected targets and leave them incapacitated and Disoriented for a while. Additionally, most machines and robots will take moderate high damage. However, this power uses a lot of endurance and leaves you unable to recover endurance for a while. You must be level 47 and have two other Electrical Mastery Powers before selecting this power. Recharge: Very Long
Resistance Protection against Stun, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high),Smashing, Lethal, Psionic Resistance (moderate)
Malaise
Main Article: Malaise
Jean-Pierre Lourdin was not always a hero. He began his career as a villain in Europe, using the twisted images in his mind to commit robberies. With INTERPOL hot on his trail he landed in Paragon City, where his broken thoughts were detected by Sister Psyche. She confronted him and after an intense battle was able to subdue him.
She spent months healing the damage to his mind and has taught him more productive uses of his abilities. Sister Psyche vouched for him with the authorities and he has been allowed to help with the current crisis in Paragon City. Many are keeping a watchful eye on Malaise, however, for signs of his madness returning.
Powers
Spectral Wounds Ranged, high damage (Psionic), +Special
Spectral Wounds convinces the target that he has taken severe damage. The illusion is so convincing that the victim can fall from the Spectral Wounds. However, the damage is not real, and if the victim survives long enough, the illusion will fade and some of the wounds will heal.
Blind Ranged (targeted AoE), moderate damage (Psionic), Hold/Sleep
Painfully Blinds a single targeted foe so severely that he is rendered helpless. Blind is so bright that additional foes may also be blinded, though they will not take any damage, and attacking them will free them from the effects.
Deceive Ranged, Confuse
You can Deceive an enemy into believing his friends are not who they appear to be. If successful, the enemy will ignore you and attack his own allies. If you Deceive someone before they have noticed you, your presence will continue to be masked. You will not receive any Experience Points for foes defeated by a Deceived enemy.
Flash PBAoE, Hold
Generates a brilliant flash of light around you that blinds nearby foes. Flashed foes are rendered helpless and unable to defend themselves.
Spectral Army Summon 3 Spectral Soldiers
You can fabricate 2 to 4 Phantom heroes around a targeted foe. These Phantoms are not real, and are indestructible. Their attacks are similar to Spectral Wounds. Though they deal damage, it is illusory and will heal if the victim survives long enough. Phantoms are short lived and cannot be buffed or healed.
Spectral Terror Summon Terror: Ranged Fear
You can create an illusion of unspeakable Terror. The manifestation is so horrible that it caused most foes to tremble helplessly in terror. The Spectral Terror may also Terrify individual foes, causing them to run away in panic.
Spectral Servant Summon Spectral Servant
You can construct a powerful entity composed of pure light. Although made of light, the Phantasm is tangible and has powerful Energy attacks. The Phantasm can also fly and summon duplicates of itself. The duplicates are intangible, and cannot be harmed. The duplicates' attacks deal illusory damage similar to that dealt by Spectral Wounds. Only the original Phantasm can be healed and buffed.
Transfusion Ranged, -Endurance, -Regeneration, Team: Heal
Transfusion drains an enemy of some Endurance and reduces the target's Regeneration rate, and transfers that energy, in the form of Hit Points, to all allies near the affected foe. You can use Transfusion to heal yourself as well as your allies.
Siphon Power Ranged, -damage, Team: +damage
The Hero has Siphoned your power and reduced your damage potential to strengthen his own.
Tenebrous Tentacles Ranged (Cone), moderate damage(Negative/Smash), Immobilize, -Accuracy
Tenebrous Tentacles have Immobilized you, reducing your Accuracy, and crushing you for Smashing Damage over Time.
Night Fall Ranged (Cone), moderate damage (Negative), -Accuracy
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 a reduced Accuracy.
Torrent Ranged (Cone), minor damage (Smashing), -Accuracy, Knockback
The Torrent has reduced your Accuracy.
Resistance Energy and Negative Energy Resistance (moderate)
Resistance Protection against Stun, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high)
Ms. Liberty
Main Article: Ms. Liberty
Megan is the daughter of the original Miss Liberty from the Golden Age. She has taken up the mantle to fight for freedom, in this specific case to free Paragon City from its villain infestation. She has heightened strength and endurance as well as the power of the Liberty Belt, which was passed on to her by her grandmother.
Powers
Thunder Kick Melee, minor damage(Smash), minor Disorient
Storm Kick Melee, moderate damage(Smash)
Cobra Strike Melee, minor damage(Smash), Disorient
Crane Kick Melee, high damage(Smash), Knockback
Crippling Axe Kick Melee, moderate damage (Smash), Immobilize, -Speed, -Fly
Eagle’s Claw Melee, superior damage(Smash), minor Disorient, +Special
Temp Invulnerability Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal)
Dull Pain Self Heal, +Max Health
Unstoppable Self, +Resistance(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback, all damage but Psionics)
Lightning Bolt Ranged, high damage (Energy), -Endurance
Thunder Strike Melee high damage (Smash), Disorient, Knockback
Super Leap
Resistance Resistance: Smashing, Lethal
Archvillain resistance.
Resistance Protection against Stun, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high)
Mynx
Main Article: Mynx
Katherine Stevens was a young college student who was transformed against her will by cruel Crey experimentation. After escaping from Crey, she was discovered on the streets by Synapse, of the Freedom Phalanx, who helped her regain control and recover her memory. Now she uses her superhuman reflexes and implanted battle claws to hunt crime in the urban jungle of Paragon City.
Powers
Strike Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal)
You perform a Strike with your claws. This is a basic attack that deals a moderate amount of lethal damage.
Slash Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe -Defense
You perform a Slash with your claws, dealing a good amount of lethal damage, but with a longer recharge rate than Swipe or Strike. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
Spin Melee, Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage (Lethal)
Mynx spins around with claws extended, slicing up all the nearby enemies
Follow Up Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Self +Damage
You perform a feint attack that deals moderate damage. After this attack hits, it gives you a large bonus to Accuracy and Damage for a brief time.
Focus Ranged, High Damage (Lethal), Foe Knockback
Mynx can project a burst of focused power. Focus only travels a short distance, but it can also knock down foes.
Shockwave Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe Knockback
Projects a Shockwave of focused power that can travel a short distance. Shockwave travels in a wide arc in front of you dealing moderate lethal damage and possibly knocking back foes
Focused Fighting Self +Defense (Melee), +Resistance (Confuse, Defense Debuff)
You become more evasive to melee, ranged and area of effect attacks. Your Focus also offers you resistance to Confuse effects and allows you to perceive stealthy foes.
Feral Flurry Melee, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe -Defense
Unleashes a super fast Flurry of claws to slash your foe.
Super Leap
Mynx can jump real high.
Resistance Protection against Stun, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high)
(Levels 46–54 only)
Eviscerate Melee (Cone), Superior damage (Lethal), +Special
You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Claw attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage.
Quickness Auto Self +Recharge, +Speed, Resistance(Slow)
Your Quick reflexes allow you to move faster than normal, as well as resist slow effects. This power is always on and permanently increases your attack rate and movement speed.
Elude Self +Defense, + Speed, +Recovery, +Resistance(Defense Debuff), +Special
You can improve your reflexes, making yourself so quick you can Elude almost any attack, be it ranged, melee, or area effect. Your running speed, 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.
Swan
Main Article: Swan
Lena Elliot was touched by magic from the moment she was born on the Vernal Equinox. Both her parents were powerful mystics, and performed a ceremony to bless Lena’s birth. Shortly after her 21st birthday, Lena’s parents were caught in the middle of a battle between the Circle of Thorns and the 5th Column. The groups were seeking a pair of rings that had been in the Elliot family for generations. Lena’s powers manifested, and she instinctively protected herself and her parents. Manticore had been following the 5th Column group and came to the Elliots’ aid. The battle was going poorly, when Lena lashed out with her psychic abilities, stunning many of the villains. Manticore mopped up the rest, but not before the 5th Column managed to escape with Lena’s parents. Manticore offered Lena the chance to fight at his side, and she jumped at the opportunity. As Swan, she aids him in his relentless war against the 5th Column, in the hopes that one day she will find her parents alive.
Powers
Subdue Ranged, Moderate damage(Psionic), Immobilize
Psionic Lance Ranged, minor damage (Psionic), target -Recharge
Psychic Scream Ranged (Cone), moderate damage (Psionic), -Recharge
Telekinetic Blast Melee, minor damage(Psionic/Smash), Knockback
Will Domination Ranged, high damage(Psionic), Sleep
Scramble Thoughts Ranged, minor damage (Psionic), Disorient
Repel Self AoE Knockback
Siphon Power Ranged, -damage, team: +damage
Siphon Speed Ranged, -Speed, self: +Speed, +Recharge
Fulcrum Shift Ranged (AoE), -damage, team: +damage
Psychic Shockwave Close (AoE), high damage (Psionic), Disorient, -Recharge
Fly
Resistance Protection against Stun,
Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high), Negative Energy Resistance (low), Psionic Resistance (moderate)
Resistance Protection against Stun,
Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high)
Valkyrie
Main Article: Valkyrie
Valerie Kellum was an archeologist who discovered what she first took for an ancient spear. A more careful examination led to the realization that the spear had a technological component. She traveled around Europe looking for ideas about its origin and ended up in a local Crey facility. When a Crey security team tried to take the weapon from her, it activated and injected Valerie with advanced nanites that transformed her into Valkyrie, an extraordinary warrior with a completely different personality. She broke free and traveled to Paragon City where Positron is helping her come to terms with her new identity.
Powers
Exploding Spear Ranged AoE Lethal (high), Smashing (low), Knockback
Hack Melee, high damage (Lethal), -Defense
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Slash Melee, moderate damage(Lethal), -Defense
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Slice Melee (Cone), moderate damage(Lethal), -Defense
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Parry Melee, minor damage (Lethal), Self +Def (Melee, Lethal)
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Flying Swords Ranged Lethal (high), Defense Debuff (high)
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Whirling Sword PBAoE Melee, moderate damage (Lethal), -Defense
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Disembowel Melee, Superior damage (Lethal), Knockup, -Defense
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Head Splitter Melee, Extreme damage (Lethal), Knockback, -Defense
Valkyrie has lowered your defense with her Broad Sword.
Rise of the Valkyrie Resurrect
Should you fall in battle, you can Revive yourself from the brink of death. You will revive with most of your Hit Points and half your Endurance and be protected from XP Debt for 20 seconds.
Once Rise of the Valkyrie is activated, Moment of Glory will be automatically activated.
Moment of Glory Self +Resistances (All Damage but Psionics), -Hit Points
When you activate this power, you lose almost all of your Hit Points and can no longer Regenerate Hit Points, However, you become Resistant to all damage types except Psionics, recover Endurance more quickly, and are highly resistant to Sleep, Disorient, Immobilization, and Hold effects.
Moment of Glory is only used after Rise of the Valkyrie is activated.
Resistance Lethal Resistance (moderate), Smashing Resistance (low)
Resistance Protection against Stun,
Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high)
Woodsman
Main Article: Woodsman
The Woodsman was once a renowned hero who helped keep the world of mankind in balance with the forces of nature, fighting against those who would destroy or corrupt nature for their own ends. He came to a tragic end when he was captured by the Devouring Earth, who used his link with the earth to destroy Woodvale and carve out their own territories. Though the Woodsman's physical body perished at the hands of the Devouring Earth, his spirit was freed through the actions of the city's heroes. Now he lives on as a spirit of nature, at one with the wild places of the Earth, helping heroes carry on the fight for the safety of the world.
Powers
Entangle Ranged, moderate Damage over Time (Smashing, Lethal), Immobilize
Immobilizes your target by Entangling their feet in a twisted mass of thorny roots. The roots do smashing and lethal damage to the target over time. More resilient foes may require multiple applications to Immobilize. Entangle can immobilize flying targets, if they are near the ground when attacked.
Strangler Ranged, moderate Damage over Time(Smashing), Hold
Holds a distant foe by Strangling him with massive root-like vines. The target is held helpless, while he is slowly crushed by the vines.
Roots Ranged (targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage over Time (Smashing, Lethal), Immobilize
Immobilizes a group of foes by entangling their feet in a twisted mass of thorny Roots. Roots is slower and does less damage than Entangle, but it can capture multiple foes in one attack. Like Entangle, Roots can immobilize flying targets, if they are near the ground when attacked.
Spore Burst Ranged (targeted Area of Effect), Sleep
You hurl a large fungi pod at your foes. This pod is full of Spores that burst on impact, engulfing the target and all those around him. All affected targets may succumb to the narcotic effect of the Spores and will fall asleep. The targets will remain asleep for some time, but will awaken if attacked.
Spirit Tree Place Tree: (Point Blank Area of Effect) Heal
You can tap into the elusive and powerful energy of the World Tree and extract a Spirit Tree at a targeted location. The Sprit Tree is immobile, but possesses incredible regenerative powers. The Regeneration Rate of you, or your allies, will be greatly increased as long as you are near the Spirit Tree.
Vines Ranged (targeted Area of Effect), Hold
Creates a field of Strangler Vines that can Hold multiple foes at range. The affected targets are held helpless by the massive root-like vines. Unlike the power Strangler, this power does not deal any damage, but it can Hold multiple foes at once.
Seeds of Confusion Ranged (Cone), Confuse
You throw a handful of seeds from a rare Baffle plant at your foes. The seeds spread out in a wide cone and release a dusty chaff that contain a number of alkaloids and hallucinogenic compounds. Foes that come into contact with these seeds become violently confused and will turn and attack each other, ignoring you and all your allies. You will not receive any Experience Points for foes defeated entirely by Confused enemies.
Propel Boulder Ranged Smash (high), Knockback
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back and even drop them out of the air if they are flying.
Stump Toss Ranged, moderate damage (Smash), Knockback, -Fly
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back and even drop them out of the air if they are flying.
Tuatha Horde Summon 4 Tuatha minions
Woodsman can summon a horde of Tuatha.
Resistance +Res( S20 L10 T30 )
Smash, Lethal and Toxic, +Speed
Resistance Protection against Stun, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Knockback (high), Resistance to all debuffs (high)
