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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


'''Babbage''' is a [[Giant Monster]] for the [[Clockwork]].  
'''Babbage''' is a [[Giant Monster]] for the [[Clockwork]].  


Babbage can be found in the northern area of [[Boomtown]] and appears in [[Skyway City]] during the [[Synapse Task Force]].
Babbage can be found in the northern area of [[Boomtown]] and appears as an ambush during the [[Synapse Task Force]].
 
According to the [http://web.archive.org/web/20071024195705/http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/giant_monsters.html City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide], Babbage appears in Boomtown every 4 to 6 hours. This guide was written before [[Issue 8]], which expressly increased the spawn rate. The current rate is unknown, but is definitely greater than the listed rate.


According to the [http://cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/giant_monsters.html City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide], Babbage appears in Boomtown every 4 to 6 hours.  This guide was written before [[Issue 8]], which expressly increased the spawn rate. The current rate is unknown, but is definitely greater than the listed rate.
Babbage can be spawned in other zones from the ambush during the Synapse Task Force by using various powers such as the [[Ouroboros Portal]] or the [[Pocket D VIP Pass]] and then traveling to the zone where the players might want to spawn it. However, not all zones will allow Babbage to be spawned.


== Description ==
== Description ==
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For reasons unknown, [[The Clockwork King]] created this giant automaton and loosed it upon Boomtown. Babbage seems chiefly interested in collecting metal scrap for its King, though it also fervently defends its territory from any hero incursions.
For reasons unknown, [[The Clockwork King]] created this giant automaton and loosed it upon Boomtown. Babbage seems chiefly interested in collecting metal scrap for its King, though it also fervently defends its territory from any hero incursions.


== Powers==
== Powers ==
{{Power|[[Image:ElectricalBolt_BallLightning.png|22px]]|Ball Lightning|(Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect (Energy), Foe -Endurance| Hurls a highly charged ball of lightning that explodes on contact.  Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area and also drains some Endurance from each target it hits.}}
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_BallLightning.png|22px]]|Ball Lightning|(Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect (Energy), Foe -Endurance| Hurls a highly charged ball of lightning that explodes on contact.  Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area and also drains some Endurance from each target it hits.}}
 
{{Power|[[Image:ElectricalBolt_LightningBolt.png|22px]]|Lightning Bolt|Ranged (Energy), Foe -Endurance|The Clockwork can send a large blast of electrical energy at a foe.  Lightning bolt deals good damage and also drains some Endurance.}}
 
{{Power|[[Image:ElectricalBolt_LightningStorm.png|22px]]|Lightning Field|Toggle AoE(Energy), Foe -Endurance|You have been trapped by Babbage's Lightning Field.  You are taking minor damage over time and being drained of endurance.}}
 
{{Power|[[Image:ElectricalBolt_TelsaCage.png|22px]]|Tesla Cage|Foe Sleep, -Endurance|You are trapped by a Tesla Cage.  It does minor damage over time and drains your endurance.}}
 
{{Power|[[Image:FireTrap_FireImps.png|22px]]|Summon Clockwork|Summon Clockwork|Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side.}}
 
{{Power|[[Image:Temporary_PVP_BuffDefense.png|22px]]|Resistance|Auto, +Res(Lethal, Disorient)|Monster resistance.}}


== Strategy ==
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_LightningBolt.png|22px]]|Lightning Bolt|Ranged (Energy), Foe -Endurance|The Clockwork can send a large blast of electrical energy at a foeLightning bolt deals good damage and also drains some Endurance.}}
No one takes on any [[Giant Monster]] alone so once found a team needs to be formed to tackle Babbage.  Team make up will vary depending on who is available and interested in assisting but ideally a combination of damage dealers (Scrappers/Blasters), Buff/DeBuff/Healers (Controllers/Defenders) and a good Tank to hold Aggro make the task a lot easier.   


Side Kicks .. Side Kicking to increase damage really isn't necessary since all Giant Monsters take and deal damage based on their Skill level rating and the skill level of those attacking themSo a 50 level Scrapper that takes a 15 level Blaster as a Side Kick may increase the damage of that players attacks but the GM now hits that side kick like they were a 49 level not a 15 (no advantage gained at all).  Side kicking a Defender or Controller with any sort of healing aura, on the other hand, does significantly increase the potential healing power.
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_LightningStorm.png|22px]]|Lightning Field|Toggle AoE(Energy), Foe -Endurance|You have been trapped by Babbage's Lightning FieldYou are taking minor damage over time and being drained of endurance.}}


* A Rad/Rad Defender provides heals for the team and debuffs the GM making it easier to hit
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_TelsaCage.png|22px]]|Tesla Cage|Foe Sleep, -Endurance|You are trapped by a Tesla Cage.  It does minor damage over time and drains your endurance.}}
* An Emp/___ Defender or ___/EMP controller provides additional healing, buffs and the more powerful Heal Others power they possess they can keep the Tanker alive while he/she holds aggro
* Any Tank or Warshade/Peacebringer in "TANK" mode that taunts will focus melee attacks away from other members of the team.


A five character team I was on that consisting of four (4) controllers with a variety of heals, buffs and debuffs and one Tank took on Babbage in Boomtown and defeated the GM in approximately fifteen minutes [[User:Taxibot Sara2.0|Taxibot Sara2.0]] 16:27, 6 May 2008 (UTC)Taxibot Sara2.0  So if you can't find any Scrappers or Blasters don't panic.
{{Power|[[File:FireTrap_FireImps.png|22px]]|Summon Clockwork|Summon Clockwork|Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side.}}


Likewise, don't be afraid to take him on if you don't find an even mixture of archetypes.  Defeated Babbage today with four Blasters and one Defender. [[User:Ravenmagus|Ravenmagus]] 20:12, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
{{Power|[[File:Temporary_PVP_BuffDefense.png|22px]]|Resistance|Auto, +Res(Lethal, Disorient)|Monster resistance.}}


== Badge ==
== Badge ==
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* Babbage's [[Clockwork#Babbage|Clockwork]] profile for a list of its powers
* Babbage's [[Clockwork#Babbage|Clockwork]] profile for a list of its powers
* [[Babbage (Psychic)]]
* [[Babbage (Psychic)]]
* [[Giant Monster Guide]]
* Charles '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbage Babbage]''' - an English mathematician, philosopher, and mechanical engineer who invented the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex designs.
* Charles '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbage Babbage]''' - an English mathematician, philosopher, and mechanical engineer who invented the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex designs.


[[Category:Giant Monsters]]
[[Category:Giant Monsters]]

Latest revision as of 05:18, 11 December 2013

Babbage, running loose in Boomtown

Overview

Babbage is a Giant Monster for the Clockwork.

Babbage can be found in the northern area of Boomtown and appears as an ambush during the Synapse Task Force.

According to the City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide, Babbage appears in Boomtown every 4 to 6 hours. This guide was written before Issue 8, which expressly increased the spawn rate. The current rate is unknown, but is definitely greater than the listed rate.

Babbage can be spawned in other zones from the ambush during the Synapse Task Force by using various powers such as the Ouroboros Portal or the Pocket D VIP Pass and then traveling to the zone where the players might want to spawn it. However, not all zones will allow Babbage to be spawned.

Description

For reasons unknown, The Clockwork King created this giant automaton and loosed it upon Boomtown. Babbage seems chiefly interested in collecting metal scrap for its King, though it also fervently defends its territory from any hero incursions.

Powers

ElectricalBolt BallLightning.png Ball Lightning (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect (Energy), Foe -Endurance
Hurls a highly charged ball of lightning that explodes on contact. Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area and also drains some Endurance from each target it hits.

ElectricalBolt LightningBolt.png Lightning Bolt Ranged (Energy), Foe -Endurance
The Clockwork can send a large blast of electrical energy at a foe. Lightning bolt deals good damage and also drains some Endurance.

ElectricalBolt LightningStorm.png Lightning Field Toggle AoE(Energy), Foe -Endurance
You have been trapped by Babbage's Lightning Field. You are taking minor damage over time and being drained of endurance.

ElectricalBolt TelsaCage.png Tesla Cage Foe Sleep, -Endurance
You are trapped by a Tesla Cage. It does minor damage over time and drains your endurance.

FireTrap FireImps.png Summon Clockwork Summon Clockwork
Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, +Res(Lethal, Disorient)
Monster resistance.

Badge

Defeating Babbage awards the Clockstopper Badge.

Badge

You have defeated Babbage, one of the greatest works of the Clockwork King.

See Also