Arachnoids

Overview

Created during Project FURY, this group consists of former Arachnos soldiers injected with the drug Venom, which itself is a synthesis of Lord Recluse's own blood. The results were only partially successful, resulting in creatures who are incredibly strong but monstruous. These pitiful wretches have had their vocal cords removed to help keep the secrets of their origin safe and serve Arachnos as foot soldiers.

In-game storyline:

The Arachnoids are monstrosities that infest the subterranean labyrinth called "The Web" under the isle of Warburg as well as sections of Grandville.

Arachnoids are part of Project Fury as discovered during Dr. Forrester's mission arc of the same name. They are former Arachnos soldiers "volunteered" for a super-soldier program. They are injected with "venom" from Lord Recluse himself, causing horrible mutations at the reward of immense strength and capabilities. Some have their vocal capabilities "removed", presumably to prevent the release of the knowledge of their origin!

Their true nature is also known about by other factions within the game. The Malta Operative splinter cell known as the Scorpion Gang threatens to reveal the secret to the world, only to be taken down forcibly by Arbiter Daos at the cost of his own son.

Architect Entertainment Description

Created during Project Fury, this group consists of former Arachnos soldiers injected with the drug Venom, which itself is a synthesis of Lord Recluse's blood. The results were only partially successful, resulting in creatures who are incredibly strong but monstrous. These pitiful wretches have had their vocal cords removed to help keep the secret of their origin safe and serve Arachnos as foot soldiers.

Villain types

Minions

Arachnoid

Arachnoid

Lord Recluse guards the secrets of the Arachnoids closely, but what is known is that they were created in Project Fury. Some speculate this experimental program was designed to create soldiers in Lord Recluse's image, but if this is true, the results so far are hideously flawed.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Venom Barb Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Medium Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Defense, Slow
Your Venom Barb deals a good amount of damage, and can reduce a target's defense while slowing him. This makes him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Claw
Vicious claws which can rake your opponent.

Super Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Arachnoids can jump very high and travel very fast.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 E20 T50 )
Auto, Self

Lieutenants

Arachnoid Spitter

Lord Recluse guards the secrets of the Arachnoids closely, but what is known is that they were created in Project Fury. Some speculate this experimental program was designed to create soldiers in Lord Recluse's image, but if this is true, the results so far are hideously flawed.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Venom Barb Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Medium Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Defense, Slow
Your Venom Barb deals a good amount of damage, and can reduce a target's Defense while slowing him. This makes him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Web Spitter
The Arachnoid Spitter expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This attack deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed.

Claw Moderate Lethal Damage, Light Toxic Damage
You have been raked by a claw.

Super Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Arachnoids can jump very high and travel very fast.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 E20 T50 )
Auto, Self

Bosses

Super Arachnoid

Super Arachnoid

Lord Recluse guards the secrets of the Arachnoids closely, but what is known is that they were created in Project Fury. Some speculate this experimental program was designed to create soldiers in Lord Recluse's image, but if this is true, the results so far are hideously flawed.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Venom Barb Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Medium Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Defense, Slow
Your Venom Barb deals a good amount of damage, and can reduce a target's Defense while slowing him. This makes him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Web Trap Ranged Area of Effect, Foe -Speed, -Recharge
The Super Arachnoid lays down a patch of super sticky glue which slows the movement and attack rates of any foes in the area. Recharge: Slow

Web Trap -Speed, -Recharge
You have been covered in glue and all your actions are Slowed.

Cocoon (Only Level 40+) Ranged, Foe Hold
Envelopes the target in a cocoon of webs. They are held helpless and unable to act.

Entrap (Only Level 40+) Melee, Foe Hold
Envelopes the target in a cocoon of webs. They are held helpless and unable to act.

• Envenom (Only Level 40+)
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Weaken -RES -DEF -Regen -Heal
Your Defense, Damage Resistance and Regeneration have been reduced. You also Heal less from Heal powers.

Neurotoxic Breath -Speed, -Recharge
You are choking on Neurotoxic gas. Your attack rate and movement speed are reduced.

Claw Moderate Lethal Damage, Light Toxic Damage
You have been raked by a claw.

Super Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Arachnoids can jump very high and travel very fast.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 E20 T50 )
Auto, Self

Elite Boss

Biff

Main Article: Biff

Biff

Biff is an intelligent Arachnoid, much different than the savage variety typically found in the Gutter of Grandville. He is attempting to find a cure for the Arachnoid condition.

Levels: 40-47

Powers

Venom Barb Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Medium Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Defense, Slow
Your Venom Barb deals a good amount of damage, and can reduce a target's Defense while slowing him. This makes him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Cocoon Ranged, Foe Hold
Envelopes the target in a cocoon of webs. They are held helpless and unable to act.

Entrap Melee, Foe Hold
Envelopes the target in a cocoon of webs. They are held helpless and unable to act.

Web Ranged, No Damage Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge
The Arachnoid Spitter expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This attack deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed.

Envenom Ranged, Foe -Resistance, -Defense, -Regeneration, -Heal
Biff Envenoms his foe with a nasty poison. The toxin directly attacks the immune system, reducing the affected target's Defense, Damage Resistance and Hit Point Regeneration rate. The poison is so potent, that the target actually responds less to Healing while affected by the poison.

Neurotoxic Breath Ranged (Cone), Foe -Speed, -Recharge
Biff can breathe a cone of Neurotoxin gas that quickly starts to anesthetize any nearby foes. Affected targets may choke on the gas as their movement and attack rate are severely reduced.

Dominate Ranged, Foe Hold
Tear at the mind of a single target foe. Dominate renders a single victim helpless, lost in his own mind and unable to defend himself.

Claw Moderate Lethal Damage, Light Toxic Damage
You have been raked by a claw.

• Strike
  . Claw Strike is a standard claw attack against a targeted foe.

Super Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Arachnoids can jump very high and travel very fast.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 E20 T50 )
Auto, Self

Widdershins

Main Article: Widdershins

Widdershins

Widdershins is a leader of the Arachnoids inhabiting the Gutter area of Grandville. He is strong and vicious!

Levels: 40-47

Powers

Venom Barb Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Medium Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Defense, Slow
Your Venom Barb deals a good amount of damage, and can reduce a target's Defense while slowing him. This makes him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Cocoon Ranged, Foe Hold
Envelopes the target in a cocoon of webs. They are held helpless and unable to act.

Entrap Melee, Foe Hold
Envelopes the target in a cocoon of webs. They are held helpless and unable to act.

Web Ranged, No Damage, Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge
The Arachnoid Spitter expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This attack deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed.

Envenom Ranged, Foe -Resistance, -Defense, -Regeneration, -Heal
Biff Envenoms his foe with a nasty poison. The toxin directly attacks the immune system, reducing the affected target's Defense, Damage Resistance and Hit Point Regeneration rate. The poison is so potent, that the target actually responds less to Healing while affected by the poison.

Neurotoxic Breath Ranged (Cone), Foe -Speed, -Recharge
Biff can breathe a cone of Neurotoxin gas that quickly starts to anesthetize any nearby foes. Affected targets may choke on the gas as their movement and attack rate are severely reduced.

Terrify Ranged (Cone), Minor Damage (Psionic), Foe Fear
This power terrifies foes within a cone area in front of you, causing them to tremble in fear uncontrollably. The effect is so frightening and overwhelming that the target takes real damage from the physiological response to this psionic attack.

Claw (Melee) Moderate Lethal Damage, Light Toxic Damage
You have been raked by a claw.

Strike Melee, Lethal Damage
Claw Strike is a standard claw attack against a targeted foe.

Super Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Arachnoids can jump very high and travel very fast.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 E20 T50 )
Auto, Self

Named Bosses

• Widow (Super Arachnoid)