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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 | 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. | |||
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 == | ||
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 == | |||
{{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|[[File: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|[[File: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|[[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.}} | |||
{{Power|[[File:FireTrap_FireImps.png|22px]]|Summon Clockwork|Summon Clockwork|Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side.}} | |||
{{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
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
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.
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.
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.
Tesla Cage Foe Sleep, -Endurance
You are trapped by a Tesla Cage. It does minor damage over time and drains your endurance.
Summon Clockwork Summon Clockwork
Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side.
Resistance Auto, +Res(Lethal, Disorient)
Monster resistance.
Badge
Defeating Babbage awards the Clockstopper Badge.
You have defeated Babbage, one of the greatest works of the Clockwork King.
See Also
- Babbage's Clockwork profile for a list of its powers
- Babbage (Psychic)
- Giant Monster Guide
- Charles Babbage - an English mathematician, philosopher, and mechanical engineer who invented the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex designs.