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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
== | The Knives of Vengeance are a sect of the [[Knives of Artemis]] whose leaders have left to join the [[Talons of Vengeance]]. They operate within Dark Astoria. | ||
== Enemy Types == | |||
=== Minions === | === Minions === | ||
==== Aspirant ==== | ==== Aspirant ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her strength and toughness due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more confrontational and visceral attacks of a brawler. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her strength and toughness due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more confrontational and visceral attacks of a brawler. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AgileCross.png|22px]]|Agile Cross|Melee (Cone), High DMG (Smashing), Chance for -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You execute a sweeping right hook that can strike multiple targets in your frontal arc. This attack will cause smashing damage. The force of the attack causes trauma, which causes minor lethal damage and reduced regeneration and recovery rates.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AssaultStrike.png|22px]]|Assault Strike|Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All)|You deliver a pair of lightning fast blows to your opponent in an effort to throw them off balance, causing smashing damage. This attack can also bruise your target, reducing their defenses.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_HeavyBlow.png|22px]]|Heavy Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe)|You strike your target with a powerful punch, causing smashing damage. This punch is powerful enough that it can knock a target down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ThrowingKnives.png|22px]]|Throwing Knives|Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)|You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
==== Dervish ==== | ==== Dervish ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and strength due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more graceful and visceral attacks of dual blades. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and strength due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more graceful and visceral attacks of dual blades. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DeftSlash.png|22px]]|Deft Slash|Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Lethal)|You slash your target with your blades, causing lethal damage and bleeding wounds.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DeftSlice.png|22px]]|Deft Slice|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)|You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShearingStrike.png|22px]]|Shearing Strike|Melee, High DMG (Lethal), High DoT (Lethal), -DEF(Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)|You strike your target with two savage strikes. This shears through the protections of the target, reducing their defenses. The force of the blows also staggers the target, reducing their chance to hit briefly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShockwaveSlice.png|22px]]|Shockwave Slice|Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for -Speed(All), -Recharge on Foes|You slice your blades through the air with such power that a shockwave is generated. This shockwave travels quite some distance, cutting down those in its path. Enemies struck by the shockwave suffer lethal damage and bleeding wounds. Additionally, there is a chance they will be knocked back and winded, which reduces their recharge time and speed briefly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
==== Vanquisher ==== | ==== Vanquisher ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and sight due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her wrist mounted crossbow in favor of more graceful and deadly dual pistols, chambered with ammunition containing toxins created by the Talons. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and sight due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her wrist mounted crossbow in favor of more graceful and deadly dual pistols, chambered with ammunition containing toxins created by the Talons. | ||
'''Powers'' | ''Powers'' | ||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Barrage.png|22px]]|Barrage|Ranged Cone, Moderate DoT (Lethal/Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage, while the force of the attack may knock the target down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DualShot.png|22px]]|Dual Shot|Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage. There is also a chance the target may be knocked down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_FocusedShot.png|22px]]|Focused Shot|Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic)|You quickly fire a round from one of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target, but the levels are insufficient to weaken their body.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_StormOfBullets.png|22px]]|Storm of Bullets|TAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockback (Foe), -DMG(Foe, All)|You fire numerous bullets at your target so fast that the eye cannot keep up. This causes a warped bullet trajectory, which causes lethal and toxic damage with each hit, as well as an additional chance to knock the target back. The lingering effects of the storm reduce the target's damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
==== Vanquisher ==== | |||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in raw strength and power due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of a titanic sword with which to devastate her foes. | |||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AgileSweep.png|22px]]|Agile Sweep|Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), +DEF(Self, Melee, Smashing), +ToHit(Self), Chance for -Rech(Foe)|You quickly strike your opponent from a defensive position, causing smashing damage. The force of the blow also has a chance to slow their response time. Additionally, your chance to hit and your defense against melee and smashing attacks is increased for a short time.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_CrushingBlow.png|22px]]|Crushing Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Speed(Foe,All), -Fly(Foe)|You swing your weapon at your target with tremendous force. The blow causes smashing damage and internal trauma, which causes lethal damage over time. The target also suffers a reduction in movement speed and ability to fly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Overpower.png|22px]]|Overpower|Melee, Superior DMG (Smashing), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe)|You channel your energy into an especially powerful swing. This swing does significant smashing damage and causes sufficient trauma to induce lethal damage due to internal bleeding.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShockwaveStrike.png|22px]]|Shockwave Strike|Melee, High DMG (Smashing), Knockback(Foe), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You swing your weapon in a wide arc and create a shockwave which travels in the direction of your target. Opponents hit by the shockwave suffer smashing damage. Targets may also be knocked back and suffer a brief reduction in their regeneration and recovery.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
=== Lieutenants === | === Lieutenants === | ||
==== Bladestorm ==== | ==== Bladestorm ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and strength due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more graceful and visceral attacks of dual blades. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and strength due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more graceful and visceral attacks of dual blades. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DeftSlash.png|22px]]|Deft Slash|Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Lethal)|You slash your target with your blades, causing lethal damage and bleeding wounds.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DeftSlice.png|22px]]|Deft Slice|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)|You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShearingStrike.png|22px]]|Shearing Strike|Melee, High DMG (Lethal), High DoT (Lethal), -DEF(Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)|You strike your target with two savage strikes. This shears through the protections of the target, reducing their defenses. The force of the blows also staggers the target, reducing their chance to hit briefly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShockwaveSlice.png|22px]]|Shockwave Slice|Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for -Speed(All), -Recharge on Foes|You slice your blades through the air with such power that a shockwave is generated. This shockwave travels quite some distance, cutting down those in its path. Enemies struck by the shockwave suffer lethal damage and bleeding wounds. Additionally, there is a chance they will be knocked back and winded, which reduces their recharge time and speed briefly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WearyingStrike.png|22px]]|Wearying Strike|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)|You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WhirlwindBlades.png|22px]]|Whirlwind Blades|Ranged (AoE), Moderate DMG(Smashing), Knockup(Foe), -Recharge(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)|You spin in the air with your blades, creating a swirling vortex of wind and dust which moves toward your target. This vortex causes smashing damage when it collides with the target and tosses them into the air. The dust and debris in the vortex choke and blind the targets caught in the vortex, reducing their chance to hit and their attack speed.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
==== Enforcer ==== | ==== Enforcer ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and sight due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her wrist mounted crossbow in favor of more graceful and deadly dual pistols, chambered with ammunition containing toxins created by the Talons. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and sight due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her wrist mounted crossbow in favor of more graceful and deadly dual pistols, chambered with ammunition containing toxins created by the Talons. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Barrage.png|22px]]|Barrage|Ranged Cone, Moderate DoT (Lethal/Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage, while the force of the attack may knock the target down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DualShot.png|22px]]|Dual Shot|Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage. There is also a chance the target may be knocked down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_FocusedShot.png|22px]]|Focused Shot|Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic)|You quickly fire a round from one of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target, but the levels are insufficient to weaken their body.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_PiercingRounds.png|22px]]|Piercing Rounds|Ranged (Narrow Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal/Toxic), -DMG(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, All)|You take aim and fire a single, powerful round at your target, piercing through any defenses they may have. The target suffers lethal damage, followed by toxic damage as the poison in the round seeps into the wound. The target may also be literally pierced and suffer from a bleeding wound causing lethal damage over time. The target is also exhausted, suffering reduced damage and resistance.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_StormOfBullets.png|22px]]|Storm of Bullets|TAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockback (Foe), -DMG(Foe, All)|You fire numerous bullets at your target so fast that the eye cannot keep up. This causes a warped bullet trajectory, which causes lethal and toxic damage with each hit, as well as an additional chance to knock the target back. The lingering effects of the storm reduce the target's damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WeakeningShot.png|22px]]|Weakening Shot|Ranged, -DMG(Foe, All), -DEF(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, Status Effects), -ToHit(Foe), -Heal(Foe), -End(Foe), Chance for High DMG(Toxic), Stun|You fire a particularly potent round at your opponent. This round is full of toxins which catalyze those introduced by your other attacks. In addition to significantly weakening your opponent, these catalysts may alter the toxins in the target's bloodstream, causing additional damage and stunning them.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
==== Executioner ==== | ==== Executioner ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in raw strength and power due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of a titanic sword with which to devastate her foes. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in raw strength and power due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of a titanic sword with which to devastate her foes. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AgileSweep.png|22px]]|Agile Sweep|Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), +DEF(Self, Melee, Smashing), +ToHit(Self), Chance for -Rech(Foe)|You quickly strike your opponent from a defensive position, causing smashing damage. The force of the blow also has a chance to slow their response time. Additionally, your chance to hit and your defense against melee and smashing attacks is increased for a short time.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_CrushingBlow.png|22px]]|Crushing Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Speed(Foe,All), -Fly(Foe)|You swing your weapon at your target with tremendous force. The blow causes smashing damage and internal trauma, which causes lethal damage over time. The target also suffers a reduction in movement speed and ability to fly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Overpower.png|22px]]|Overpower|Melee, Superior DMG (Smashing), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe)|You channel your energy into an especially powerful swing. This swing does significant smashing damage and causes sufficient trauma to induce lethal damage due to internal bleeding.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Painless.png|22px]]|Painless|+MaxHP(Self), Heal(Self), Chance for +Regen(Self), +Rec(Self)|You have learned techniques from the Talons which make you more resilient to pain and able to take more punishment before being defeated. When activated, you will gain a long boost to your maximum HP, a significant self heal and have a chance to boost your recovery and regeneration.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShatterArmor.png|22px]]|Shatter Armor|TAoE, Extreme DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All), -RES(Foe,All)|You batter your enemy with your weapon, causing significant smashing damage and temporarily debilitating their defenses and resistances.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShockwaveStrike.png|22px]]|Shockwave Strike|Melee, High DMG (Smashing), Knockback(Foe), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You swing your weapon in a wide arc and create a shockwave which travels in the direction of your target. Opponents hit by the shockwave suffer smashing damage. Targets may also be knocked back and suffer a brief reduction in their regeneration and recovery.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
==== Seeker ==== | ==== Seeker ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her strength and toughness due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more confrontational and visceral attacks of a brawler. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her strength and toughness due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more confrontational and visceral attacks of a brawler. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AgileCross.png|22px]]|Agile Cross|Melee (Cone), High DMG (Smashing), Chance for -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You execute a sweeping right hook that can strike multiple targets in your frontal arc. This attack will cause smashing damage. The force of the attack causes trauma, which causes minor lethal damage and reduced regeneration and recovery rates.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AssaultStrike.png|22px]]|Assault Strike|Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All)|You deliver a pair of lightning fast blows to your opponent in an effort to throw them off balance, causing smashing damage. This attack can also bruise your target, reducing their defenses.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ConcussiveBlow.png|22px]]|Concussive Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT(Lethal), Chance for Stun(Foe), -ToHit(Foe), -Rech(Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You strike the ground with tremendous force, causing a shockwave of energy that blasts foes around you. All targets nearby suffer smashing damage and minor lethal damage, and may also be knocked back. Additionally, some targets will suffer a minor concussion from the attack, reducing their chance to hit, attack speed and damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_FearsomeBlow.png|22px]]|Fearsome Blow|TAoE, High DMG (Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe), Fear(Foe)|You strike your target with a spinning attack that lands two blows in quick succession. The blows cause smashing damage and are forceful enough to occasionally knock your target down. Additionally, there is a chance that the attack may cause your target to be afraid.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_HeavyBlow.png|22px]]|Heavy Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe)|You strike your target with a powerful punch, causing smashing damage. This punch is powerful enough that it can knock a target down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ThrowingKnives.png|22px]]|Throwing Knives|Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)|You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
=== Bosses === | === Bosses === | ||
==== Assassin ==== | ==== Assassin ==== | ||
{{ | [[File:KoVAssassin.PNG|thumb|right|100px|{{center|Assassin}}]] | ||
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This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields dual pistols using toxic ammunition in place of her wrist mounted crossbow. | |||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Barrage.png|22px]]|Barrage|Ranged Cone, Moderate DoT (Lethal/Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage, while the force of the attack may knock the target down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DualShot.png|22px]]|Dual Shot|Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage. There is also a chance the target may be knocked down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_FocusedShot.png|22px]]|Focused Shot|Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic)|You quickly fire a round from one of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target, but the levels are insufficient to weaken their body.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_HurricaneShot.png|22px]]|Hurricane Shot|PBAoE, Superior DoT(Lethal/Toxic), -DMG(Foe,All)|You fire many rounds in all directions around yourself, striking all nearby targets with your bullets. This causes lethal and toxic damage over time to all affected targets. Additionally, targets suffer from reduced damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ParalyticShot.png|22px]]|Paralytic Shot|Ranged, Hold (Foe), Chance for Superior DMG(Toxic), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You fire a particularly potent round at your opponent. This round is full of toxins which catalyze those introduced by your other attacks. In addition to paralyzing your opponent, these catalysts may alter the toxins in the target's bloodstream, causing additional damage and reducing their regeneration and recovery.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_PiercingRounds.png|22px]]|Piercing Rounds|Ranged (Narrow Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal/Toxic), -DMG(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, All)|You take aim and fire a single, powerful round at your target, piercing through any defenses they may have. The target suffers lethal damage, followed by toxic damage as the poison in the round seeps into the wound. The target may also be literally pierced and suffer from a bleeding wound causing lethal damage over time. The target is also exhausted, suffering reduced damage and resistance.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_StormOfBullets.png|22px]]|Storm of Bullets|TAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockback (Foe), -DMG(Foe, All)|You fire numerous bullets at your target so fast that the eye cannot keep up. This causes a warped bullet trajectory, which causes lethal and toxic damage with each hit, as well as an additional chance to knock the target back. The lingering effects of the storm reduce the target's damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WeakeningShot.png|22px]]|Weakening Shot|Ranged, -DMG(Foe, All), -DEF(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, Status Effects), -ToHit(Foe), -Heal(Foe), -End(Foe), Chance for High DMG(Toxic), Stun|You fire a particularly potent round at your opponent. This round is full of toxins which catalyze those introduced by your other attacks. In addition to significantly weakening your opponent, these catalysts may alter the toxins in the target's bloodstream, causing additional damage and stunning them.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:Flight_TravelFlight.png|22px]]|Fly|Flight|Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.}} | |||
==== Conqueror ==== | ==== Conqueror ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields a titanic sword in place of her broadsword. | This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields a titanic sword in place of her broadsword. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AgileSweep.png|22px]]|Agile Sweep|Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), +DEF(Self, Melee, Smashing), +ToHit(Self), Chance for -Rech(Foe)|You quickly strike your opponent from a defensive position, causing smashing damage. The force of the blow also has a chance to slow their response time. Additionally, your chance to hit and your defense against melee and smashing attacks is increased for a short time.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ArcOfDevastation.png|22px]]|Arc of Devastation|Melee (Cone), High DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockback(Foe), Stun(Foe), -Rech(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)|You swing your weapon in a powerful arc which deals smashing damage to all in the way. There is also a chance that the target may be knocked down and stunned. If stunned, the opponent will also suffer reductions in attack speed and recharge rate.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_CrushingBlow.png|22px]]|Crushing Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Speed(Foe,All), -Fly(Foe)|You swing your weapon at your target with tremendous force. The blow causes smashing damage and internal trauma, which causes lethal damage over time. The target also suffers a reduction in movement speed and ability to fly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_GloriousVengeance.png|22px]]|Glorious Vengeance|+RES(Self,All), +DEF(Self, All), +Rec(Self,All), Resistant to Knock, Repel, Sleep, Stun, Immobilize, Hold|You have learned techniques from the Talons which make you more able to withstand any assault. When activated, you will gain resistance and defense to all types of damage, increased Recovery and resistance to Knock, Repel, Sleep, Stun, Immobilization and Hold effects.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Overpower.png|22px]]|Overpower|Melee, Superior DMG (Smashing), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe)|You channel your energy into an especially powerful swing. This swing does significant smashing damage and causes sufficient trauma to induce lethal damage due to internal bleeding.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShatterArmor.png|22px]]|Shatter Armor|TAoE, Extreme DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All), -RES(Foe,All)|You batter your enemy with your weapon, causing significant smashing damage and temporarily debilitating their defenses and resistances.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShockwaveStrike.png|22px]]|Shockwave Strike|Melee, High DMG (Smashing), Knockback(Foe), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You swing your weapon in a wide arc and create a shockwave which travels in the direction of your target. Opponents hit by the shockwave suffer smashing damage. Targets may also be knocked back and suffer a brief reduction in their regeneration and recovery.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_Painless.png|22px]]|Painless|+MaxHP(Self), Heal(Self), Chance for +Regen(Self), +Rec(Self)|You have learned techniques from the Talons which make you more resilient to pain and able to take more punishment before being defeated. When activated, you will gain a long boost to your maximum HP, a significant self heal and have a chance to boost your recovery and regeneration.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:Flight_TravelFlight.png|22px]]|Fly|Flight|Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.}} | |||
==== Guardian ==== | ==== Guardian ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She has discarded her broadsword in favor of the more visceral combat style of a brawler. | This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She has discarded her broadsword in favor of the more visceral combat style of a brawler. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AgileCross.png|22px]]|Agile Cross|Melee (Cone), High DMG (Smashing), Chance for -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)|You execute a sweeping right hook that can strike multiple targets in your frontal arc. This attack will cause smashing damage. The force of the attack causes trauma, which causes minor lethal damage and reduced regeneration and recovery rates.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_AssaultStrike.png|22px]]|Assault Strike|Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All)|You deliver a pair of lightning fast blows to your opponent in an effort to throw them off balance, causing smashing damage. This attack can also bruise your target, reducing their defenses.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ConcussiveBlow.png|22px]]|Concussive Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT(Lethal), Chance for Stun(Foe), -ToHit(Foe), -Rech(Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)|You strike the ground with tremendous force, causing a shockwave of energy that blasts foes around you. All targets nearby suffer smashing damage and minor lethal damage, and may also be knocked back. Additionally, some targets will suffer a minor concussion from the attack, reducing their chance to hit, attack speed and damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_FearsomeBlow.png|22px]]|Fearsome Blow|TAoE, High DMG (Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe), Fear(Foe)|You strike your target with a spinning attack that lands two blows in quick succession. The blows cause smashing damage and are forceful enough to occasionally knock your target down. Additionally, there is a chance that the attack may cause your target to be afraid.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_HeavyBlow.png|22px]]|Heavy Blow|Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe)|You strike your target with a powerful punch, causing smashing damage. This punch is powerful enough that it can knock a target down.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_RallyingCry.png|22px]]|Rallying Cry|PBAoE, Buff(Self and Allies), +DMG(All), +ToHit, +RES(All Status Effects), +Prot(All Status Effects)|You strike the ground with tremendous force, causing a shockwave of energy that blasts foes around you. All targets nearby suffer smashing damage and minor lethal damage, and may also be knocked back. Additionally, some targets will suffer a minor concussion from the attack, reducing their chance to hit, attack speed and damage.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShatteringUppercut.png|22px]]|Shattering Uppercut|Melee, Extreme DMG(Smashing), Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe), -DEF(All,Foe), Chance for Confuse OR Stun(Foe)|You strike your target with a powerful uppercut that knocks them into the air. The force of the blow hits for smashing damage and causes trauma for additional lethal damage. The affected target is unable to fly for a short period and suffers reduced defenses. Finally, the target may be confused or stunned after recovering from being knocked into the air.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ThrowingKnives.png|22px]]|Throwing Knives|Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)|You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:Flight_TravelFlight.png|22px]]|Fly|Flight|Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.}} | |||
==== Tempest ==== | ==== Tempest ==== | ||
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This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields dual blades in place of her broadsword. | This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields dual blades in place of her broadsword. | ||
''Powers'' | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_BladeFrenzy.png|22px]]|Blade Frenzy|Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockup(Foe), Chance to Stun(Foe), -RES(Foe,All), +DMG(Self), +ToHit(Self)|You unleash a frenzied attack, swinging your blades in a deadly dance of steel. This attack slashes all of those in a cone in front of you, dealing continuous lethal damage before delivering a final blow which can knock targets off their feet and reduce their resistances. There is a chance that a target will be stunned after this attack.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DeftSlash.png|22px]]|Deft Slash|Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Lethal)|You slash your target with your blades, causing lethal damage and bleeding wounds.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_DeftSlice.png|22px]]|Deft Slice|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)|You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShearingStrike.png|22px]]|Shearing Strike|Melee, High DMG (Lethal), High DoT (Lethal), -DEF(Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)|You strike your target with two savage strikes. This shears through the protections of the target, reducing their defenses. The force of the blows also staggers the target, reducing their chance to hit briefly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_ShockwaveSlice.png|22px]]|Shockwave Slice|Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for -Speed(All), -Recharge on Foes|You slice your blades through the air with such power that a shockwave is generated. This shockwave travels quite some distance, cutting down those in its path. Enemies struck by the shockwave suffer lethal damage and bleeding wounds. Additionally, there is a chance they will be knocked back and winded, which reduces their recharge time and speed briefly.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WearyingStrike.png|22px]]|Wearying Strike|Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)|You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WhirlwindBlades.png|22px]]|Whirlwind Blades|Ranged (AoE), Moderate DMG(Smashing), Knockup(Foe), -Recharge(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)|You spin in the air with your blades, creating a swirling vortex of wind and dust which moves toward your target. This vortex causes smashing damage when it collides with the target and tosses them into the air. The dust and debris in the vortex choke and blind the targets caught in the vortex, reducing their chance to hit and their attack speed.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:KnivesOfVengeance_WrathfulBlade.png|22px]]|Wrathful Blade|Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Heal(Self), RES(Heal,Foe), -Rec(Foe), -Regen(Foe), Chance for -MaxHP(Foe), -End(Foe)|You stab your blades into your target, drawing the life essence out of the target through your blades, healing you. The target suffers from a large wound which does not heal easily, causing lethal damage. The strain of such a wound also lowers their maximum HP, healing effectiveness, regeneration and recovery. Occasionally, it will also cause endurance loss.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:TalonsOfVengeance_Resistance.png|22px]]|Damage Resistance|Resistance|The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:Flight_TravelFlight.png|22px]]|Fly|Flight|Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:10, 25 March 2022
Overview
The Knives of Vengeance are a sect of the Knives of Artemis whose leaders have left to join the Talons of Vengeance. They operate within Dark Astoria.
Enemy Types
Minions
Aspirant
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her strength and toughness due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more confrontational and visceral attacks of a brawler.
Powers
Agile Cross Melee (Cone), High DMG (Smashing), Chance for -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You execute a sweeping right hook that can strike multiple targets in your frontal arc. This attack will cause smashing damage. The force of the attack causes trauma, which causes minor lethal damage and reduced regeneration and recovery rates.
Assault Strike Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All)
You deliver a pair of lightning fast blows to your opponent in an effort to throw them off balance, causing smashing damage. This attack can also bruise your target, reducing their defenses.
Heavy Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe)
You strike your target with a powerful punch, causing smashing damage. This punch is powerful enough that it can knock a target down.
Throwing Knives Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)
You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Dervish
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and strength due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more graceful and visceral attacks of dual blades.
Powers
Deft Slash Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Lethal)
You slash your target with your blades, causing lethal damage and bleeding wounds.
Deft Slice Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)
You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.
Shearing Strike Melee, High DMG (Lethal), High DoT (Lethal), -DEF(Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)
You strike your target with two savage strikes. This shears through the protections of the target, reducing their defenses. The force of the blows also staggers the target, reducing their chance to hit briefly.
Shockwave Slice Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for -Speed(All), -Recharge on Foes
You slice your blades through the air with such power that a shockwave is generated. This shockwave travels quite some distance, cutting down those in its path. Enemies struck by the shockwave suffer lethal damage and bleeding wounds. Additionally, there is a chance they will be knocked back and winded, which reduces their recharge time and speed briefly.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Vanquisher
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and sight due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her wrist mounted crossbow in favor of more graceful and deadly dual pistols, chambered with ammunition containing toxins created by the Talons.
Powers
Barrage Ranged Cone, Moderate DoT (Lethal/Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage, while the force of the attack may knock the target down.
Dual Shot Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage. There is also a chance the target may be knocked down.
Focused Shot Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic)
You quickly fire a round from one of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target, but the levels are insufficient to weaken their body.
Storm of Bullets TAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockback (Foe), -DMG(Foe, All)
You fire numerous bullets at your target so fast that the eye cannot keep up. This causes a warped bullet trajectory, which causes lethal and toxic damage with each hit, as well as an additional chance to knock the target back. The lingering effects of the storm reduce the target's damage.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Vanquisher
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in raw strength and power due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance. Clad in the latest high-tech body suit and still using standard Knives battle gear, she has abandoned her broadsword in favor of a titanic sword with which to devastate her foes.
Powers
Agile Sweep Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), +DEF(Self, Melee, Smashing), +ToHit(Self), Chance for -Rech(Foe)
You quickly strike your opponent from a defensive position, causing smashing damage. The force of the blow also has a chance to slow their response time. Additionally, your chance to hit and your defense against melee and smashing attacks is increased for a short time.
Crushing Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Speed(Foe,All), -Fly(Foe)
You swing your weapon at your target with tremendous force. The blow causes smashing damage and internal trauma, which causes lethal damage over time. The target also suffers a reduction in movement speed and ability to fly.
Overpower Melee, Superior DMG (Smashing), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe)
You channel your energy into an especially powerful swing. This swing does significant smashing damage and causes sufficient trauma to induce lethal damage due to internal bleeding.
Shockwave Strike Melee, High DMG (Smashing), Knockback(Foe), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You swing your weapon in a wide arc and create a shockwave which travels in the direction of your target. Opponents hit by the shockwave suffer smashing damage. Targets may also be knocked back and suffer a brief reduction in their regeneration and recovery.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Lieutenants
Bladestorm
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and strength due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more graceful and visceral attacks of dual blades. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear.
Powers
Deft Slash Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Lethal)
You slash your target with your blades, causing lethal damage and bleeding wounds.
Deft Slice Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)
You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.
Shearing Strike Melee, High DMG (Lethal), High DoT (Lethal), -DEF(Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)
You strike your target with two savage strikes. This shears through the protections of the target, reducing their defenses. The force of the blows also staggers the target, reducing their chance to hit briefly.
Shockwave Slice Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for -Speed(All), -Recharge on Foes
You slice your blades through the air with such power that a shockwave is generated. This shockwave travels quite some distance, cutting down those in its path. Enemies struck by the shockwave suffer lethal damage and bleeding wounds. Additionally, there is a chance they will be knocked back and winded, which reduces their recharge time and speed briefly.
Wearying Strike Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)
You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.
Whirlwind Blades Ranged (AoE), Moderate DMG(Smashing), Knockup(Foe), -Recharge(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)
You spin in the air with your blades, creating a swirling vortex of wind and dust which moves toward your target. This vortex causes smashing damage when it collides with the target and tosses them into the air. The dust and debris in the vortex choke and blind the targets caught in the vortex, reducing their chance to hit and their attack speed.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Enforcer
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her agility and sight due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her wrist mounted crossbow in favor of more graceful and deadly dual pistols, chambered with ammunition containing toxins created by the Talons. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear.
Powers
Barrage Ranged Cone, Moderate DoT (Lethal/Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage, while the force of the attack may knock the target down.
Dual Shot Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage. There is also a chance the target may be knocked down.
Focused Shot Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic)
You quickly fire a round from one of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target, but the levels are insufficient to weaken their body.
Piercing Rounds Ranged (Narrow Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal/Toxic), -DMG(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, All)
You take aim and fire a single, powerful round at your target, piercing through any defenses they may have. The target suffers lethal damage, followed by toxic damage as the poison in the round seeps into the wound. The target may also be literally pierced and suffer from a bleeding wound causing lethal damage over time. The target is also exhausted, suffering reduced damage and resistance.
Storm of Bullets TAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockback (Foe), -DMG(Foe, All)
You fire numerous bullets at your target so fast that the eye cannot keep up. This causes a warped bullet trajectory, which causes lethal and toxic damage with each hit, as well as an additional chance to knock the target back. The lingering effects of the storm reduce the target's damage.
Weakening Shot Ranged, -DMG(Foe, All), -DEF(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, Status Effects), -ToHit(Foe), -Heal(Foe), -End(Foe), Chance for High DMG(Toxic), Stun
You fire a particularly potent round at your opponent. This round is full of toxins which catalyze those introduced by your other attacks. In addition to significantly weakening your opponent, these catalysts may alter the toxins in the target's bloodstream, causing additional damage and stunning them.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Executioner
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in raw strength and power due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of a titanic sword with which to devastate her foes. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear.
Powers
Agile Sweep Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), +DEF(Self, Melee, Smashing), +ToHit(Self), Chance for -Rech(Foe)
You quickly strike your opponent from a defensive position, causing smashing damage. The force of the blow also has a chance to slow their response time. Additionally, your chance to hit and your defense against melee and smashing attacks is increased for a short time.
Crushing Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Speed(Foe,All), -Fly(Foe)
You swing your weapon at your target with tremendous force. The blow causes smashing damage and internal trauma, which causes lethal damage over time. The target also suffers a reduction in movement speed and ability to fly.
Overpower Melee, Superior DMG (Smashing), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe)
You channel your energy into an especially powerful swing. This swing does significant smashing damage and causes sufficient trauma to induce lethal damage due to internal bleeding.
Painless +MaxHP(Self), Heal(Self), Chance for +Regen(Self), +Rec(Self)
You have learned techniques from the Talons which make you more resilient to pain and able to take more punishment before being defeated. When activated, you will gain a long boost to your maximum HP, a significant self heal and have a chance to boost your recovery and regeneration.
Shatter Armor TAoE, Extreme DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All), -RES(Foe,All)
You batter your enemy with your weapon, causing significant smashing damage and temporarily debilitating their defenses and resistances.
Shockwave Strike Melee, High DMG (Smashing), Knockback(Foe), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You swing your weapon in a wide arc and create a shockwave which travels in the direction of your target. Opponents hit by the shockwave suffer smashing damage. Targets may also be knocked back and suffer a brief reduction in their regeneration and recovery.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Seeker
This mercenary sister has experienced a profound boost in her strength and toughness due to her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance and has abandoned her broadsword in favor of the more confrontational and visceral attacks of a brawler. The signs of her conversion into a member of the Talons are beginning to show. Though she has removed some of her body suit as her skin begins to provide more natural protection and replaced other pieces with true Talons armor, she still uses most of the standard Knives battle gear.
Powers
Agile Cross Melee (Cone), High DMG (Smashing), Chance for -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You execute a sweeping right hook that can strike multiple targets in your frontal arc. This attack will cause smashing damage. The force of the attack causes trauma, which causes minor lethal damage and reduced regeneration and recovery rates.
Assault Strike Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All)
You deliver a pair of lightning fast blows to your opponent in an effort to throw them off balance, causing smashing damage. This attack can also bruise your target, reducing their defenses.
Concussive Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT(Lethal), Chance for Stun(Foe), -ToHit(Foe), -Rech(Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You strike the ground with tremendous force, causing a shockwave of energy that blasts foes around you. All targets nearby suffer smashing damage and minor lethal damage, and may also be knocked back. Additionally, some targets will suffer a minor concussion from the attack, reducing their chance to hit, attack speed and damage.
Fearsome Blow TAoE, High DMG (Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe), Fear(Foe)
You strike your target with a spinning attack that lands two blows in quick succession. The blows cause smashing damage and are forceful enough to occasionally knock your target down. Additionally, there is a chance that the attack may cause your target to be afraid.
Heavy Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe)
You strike your target with a powerful punch, causing smashing damage. This punch is powerful enough that it can knock a target down.
Throwing Knives Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)
You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Bosses
Assassin
This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields dual pistols using toxic ammunition in place of her wrist mounted crossbow.
Powers
Barrage Ranged Cone, Moderate DoT (Lethal/Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage, while the force of the attack may knock the target down.
Dual Shot Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockdown (Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire a round from each of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target and reduces their damage. There is also a chance the target may be knocked down.
Focused Shot Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic)
You quickly fire a round from one of your pistols. The ammunition used contains a special toxin which causes additional toxic damage to the target, but the levels are insufficient to weaken their body.
Hurricane Shot PBAoE, Superior DoT(Lethal/Toxic), -DMG(Foe,All)
You fire many rounds in all directions around yourself, striking all nearby targets with your bullets. This causes lethal and toxic damage over time to all affected targets. Additionally, targets suffer from reduced damage.
Paralytic Shot Ranged, Hold (Foe), Chance for Superior DMG(Toxic), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You fire a particularly potent round at your opponent. This round is full of toxins which catalyze those introduced by your other attacks. In addition to paralyzing your opponent, these catalysts may alter the toxins in the target's bloodstream, causing additional damage and reducing their regeneration and recovery.
Piercing Rounds Ranged (Narrow Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal/Toxic), -DMG(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, All)
You take aim and fire a single, powerful round at your target, piercing through any defenses they may have. The target suffers lethal damage, followed by toxic damage as the poison in the round seeps into the wound. The target may also be literally pierced and suffer from a bleeding wound causing lethal damage over time. The target is also exhausted, suffering reduced damage and resistance.
Storm of Bullets TAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Toxic), Knockback (Foe), -DMG(Foe, All)
You fire numerous bullets at your target so fast that the eye cannot keep up. This causes a warped bullet trajectory, which causes lethal and toxic damage with each hit, as well as an additional chance to knock the target back. The lingering effects of the storm reduce the target's damage.
Weakening Shot Ranged, -DMG(Foe, All), -DEF(Foe, All), -RES(Foe, Status Effects), -ToHit(Foe), -Heal(Foe), -End(Foe), Chance for High DMG(Toxic), Stun
You fire a particularly potent round at your opponent. This round is full of toxins which catalyze those introduced by your other attacks. In addition to significantly weakening your opponent, these catalysts may alter the toxins in the target's bloodstream, causing additional damage and stunning them.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.
Conqueror
This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields a titanic sword in place of her broadsword.
Powers
Agile Sweep Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), +DEF(Self, Melee, Smashing), +ToHit(Self), Chance for -Rech(Foe)
You quickly strike your opponent from a defensive position, causing smashing damage. The force of the blow also has a chance to slow their response time. Additionally, your chance to hit and your defense against melee and smashing attacks is increased for a short time.
Arc of Devastation Melee (Cone), High DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockback(Foe), Stun(Foe), -Rech(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)
You swing your weapon in a powerful arc which deals smashing damage to all in the way. There is also a chance that the target may be knocked down and stunned. If stunned, the opponent will also suffer reductions in attack speed and recharge rate.
Crushing Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Speed(Foe,All), -Fly(Foe)
You swing your weapon at your target with tremendous force. The blow causes smashing damage and internal trauma, which causes lethal damage over time. The target also suffers a reduction in movement speed and ability to fly.
Glorious Vengeance +RES(Self,All), +DEF(Self, All), +Rec(Self,All), Resistant to Knock, Repel, Sleep, Stun, Immobilize, Hold
You have learned techniques from the Talons which make you more able to withstand any assault. When activated, you will gain resistance and defense to all types of damage, increased Recovery and resistance to Knock, Repel, Sleep, Stun, Immobilization and Hold effects.
Overpower Melee, Superior DMG (Smashing), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe)
You channel your energy into an especially powerful swing. This swing does significant smashing damage and causes sufficient trauma to induce lethal damage due to internal bleeding.
Shatter Armor TAoE, Extreme DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All), -RES(Foe,All)
You batter your enemy with your weapon, causing significant smashing damage and temporarily debilitating their defenses and resistances.
Shockwave Strike Melee, High DMG (Smashing), Knockback(Foe), -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You swing your weapon in a wide arc and create a shockwave which travels in the direction of your target. Opponents hit by the shockwave suffer smashing damage. Targets may also be knocked back and suffer a brief reduction in their regeneration and recovery.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Painless +MaxHP(Self), Heal(Self), Chance for +Regen(Self), +Rec(Self)
You have learned techniques from the Talons which make you more resilient to pain and able to take more punishment before being defeated. When activated, you will gain a long boost to your maximum HP, a significant self heal and have a chance to boost your recovery and regeneration.
Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.
Guardian
This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She has discarded her broadsword in favor of the more visceral combat style of a brawler.
Powers
Agile Cross Melee (Cone), High DMG (Smashing), Chance for -Regen(Foe), -Rec(Foe)
You execute a sweeping right hook that can strike multiple targets in your frontal arc. This attack will cause smashing damage. The force of the attack causes trauma, which causes minor lethal damage and reduced regeneration and recovery rates.
Assault Strike Melee, Minor DMG(Smashing), -DEF(Foe,All)
You deliver a pair of lightning fast blows to your opponent in an effort to throw them off balance, causing smashing damage. This attack can also bruise your target, reducing their defenses.
Concussive Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Minor DoT(Lethal), Chance for Stun(Foe), -ToHit(Foe), -Rech(Foe), -DMG(Foe,All)
You strike the ground with tremendous force, causing a shockwave of energy that blasts foes around you. All targets nearby suffer smashing damage and minor lethal damage, and may also be knocked back. Additionally, some targets will suffer a minor concussion from the attack, reducing their chance to hit, attack speed and damage.
Fearsome Blow TAoE, High DMG (Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe), Fear(Foe)
You strike your target with a spinning attack that lands two blows in quick succession. The blows cause smashing damage and are forceful enough to occasionally knock your target down. Additionally, there is a chance that the attack may cause your target to be afraid.
Heavy Blow Melee, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Chance for Knockdown(Foe)
You strike your target with a powerful punch, causing smashing damage. This punch is powerful enough that it can knock a target down.
Rallying Cry PBAoE, Buff(Self and Allies), +DMG(All), +ToHit, +RES(All Status Effects), +Prot(All Status Effects)
You strike the ground with tremendous force, causing a shockwave of energy that blasts foes around you. All targets nearby suffer smashing damage and minor lethal damage, and may also be knocked back. Additionally, some targets will suffer a minor concussion from the attack, reducing their chance to hit, attack speed and damage.
Shattering Uppercut Melee, Extreme DMG(Smashing), Knockup(Foe), -Fly(Foe), -DEF(All,Foe), Chance for Confuse OR Stun(Foe)
You strike your target with a powerful uppercut that knocks them into the air. The force of the blow hits for smashing damage and causes trauma for additional lethal damage. The affected target is unable to fly for a short period and suffers reduced defenses. Finally, the target may be confused or stunned after recovering from being knocked into the air.
Throwing Knives Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)
You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.
Tempest
This mercenary sister has been completely converted into a member of the Talons. Her skin is now replaced with the more protective scales of her brethren and large wings have sprouted from her back. The only remnants present from her previous life are her utility belts and her combat headset. She wields dual blades in place of her broadsword.
Powers
Blade Frenzy Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockup(Foe), Chance to Stun(Foe), -RES(Foe,All), +DMG(Self), +ToHit(Self)
You unleash a frenzied attack, swinging your blades in a deadly dance of steel. This attack slashes all of those in a cone in front of you, dealing continuous lethal damage before delivering a final blow which can knock targets off their feet and reduce their resistances. There is a chance that a target will be stunned after this attack.
Deft Slash Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT (Lethal)
You slash your target with your blades, causing lethal damage and bleeding wounds.
Deft Slice Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)
You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.
Shearing Strike Melee, High DMG (Lethal), High DoT (Lethal), -DEF(Foe,All), -ToHit(Foe)
You strike your target with two savage strikes. This shears through the protections of the target, reducing their defenses. The force of the blows also staggers the target, reducing their chance to hit briefly.
Shockwave Slice Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Chance for -Speed(All), -Recharge on Foes
You slice your blades through the air with such power that a shockwave is generated. This shockwave travels quite some distance, cutting down those in its path. Enemies struck by the shockwave suffer lethal damage and bleeding wounds. Additionally, there is a chance they will be knocked back and winded, which reduces their recharge time and speed briefly.
Wearying Strike Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Knockdown (Foe)
You slice your target with your blades. This attack causes lethal damage and bleeding wounds and knocks down your target.
Whirlwind Blades Ranged (AoE), Moderate DMG(Smashing), Knockup(Foe), -Recharge(Foe), -ToHit(Foe)
You spin in the air with your blades, creating a swirling vortex of wind and dust which moves toward your target. This vortex causes smashing damage when it collides with the target and tosses them into the air. The dust and debris in the vortex choke and blind the targets caught in the vortex, reducing their chance to hit and their attack speed.
Wrathful Blade Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Moderate DoT (Lethal), Heal(Self), RES(Heal,Foe), -Rec(Foe), -Regen(Foe), Chance for -MaxHP(Foe), -End(Foe)
You stab your blades into your target, drawing the life essence out of the target through your blades, healing you. The target suffers from a large wound which does not heal easily, causing lethal damage. The strain of such a wound also lowers their maximum HP, healing effectiveness, regeneration and recovery. Occasionally, it will also cause endurance loss.
Damage Resistance Resistance
The Knives of Vengeance are naturally resistant to lethal and smashing damage, but have a weakness to psionic attacks.
Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.
Related Badges
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