Talons of Vengeance

Overview

The Talons of Vengeance is an enemy group that appears in First Ward.

Enemy Types

Minions

Huntress

This citizen of First Ward has sworn her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance, a powerful force of fanatical warriors who seek to punish those who have committed particulary egregious offenses of oathbreaking, betrayal and deceit. The Huntress remains mostly human, and is a skilled archer with the means to ensnare her targets and then to quickly dispatch them with a barrage of arrows.

Powers

Aimed Shot Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
You slash your foe with your claws, dealing a moderate amount of Lethal damage and reducing the target's defenses. This has a longer recharge than Swipe. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Entangling Arrow Ranged, Immobilize, -Fly (Foe), -Speed (Foe, All)
Upon impact, the Entangling Arrow releases a strong net that can immobilize most targets, though they are not prevented from attacking. The Entangling Arrow can bring down flying entities and limits movement.

Snap Shot Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal)
A quick attack that fires an arrow at your foe after only minimal aiming. Fast, but little damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Fast

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Zealot

This citizen of First Ward has sworn her allegiance to the Talons of Vengeance, a powerful force of fanatical warriors who seek to punish those who have committed particulary egregious offenses of oathbreaking, betrayal and deceit. The Zealot remains mostly human, and is a swift, vicious opponent who favors moving in for deadly strikes with her imbued claws.

Powers

Slash Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), -Def(Foe, All)
Though it takes longer to execute, your Aimed Shot deals greater damage than Snap Shot. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate

Swipe Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal)
You swipe your target twice in quick succession with your claws. This attack deals minor Lethal damage, but recharges quickly. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Very Fast

Talon Crossbow Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative), Knockback
The Talon Crossbow inflicts lethal and negative energy damage on a target. The bolt sometimes hits with such force that the target is knocked back.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Lieutenants

Fanatic

The Fanatics have taken the intense devotion of the Zealots to another level. While still retaining the swift and deadly claw attacks of their lesser sisters, the Fanatics acquire new abilities, including the ability to call forth a poisonous energy that saps their targets of strength. They are dangerous opponents who can make quick work of a foe if they are allowed to approach too close.

Powers

Slash Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), -Def(Foe, All)
Though it takes longer to execute, your Aimed Shot deals greater damage than Snap Shot. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate

Spin PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
You spin around in a circle, attacking everyone within melee range with a Strike attack. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Slow

Swipe Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal)
You swipe your target twice in quick succession with your claws. This attack deals minor Lethal damage, but recharges quickly. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Very Fast

Talon Crossbow Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative), Knockback
The Talon Crossbow inflicts lethal and negative energy damage on a target. The bolt sometimes hits with such force that the target is knocked back.

Weaken Ranged, Special, -DMG (Foe, All), -To-hit (Foe)
You poison a single foe and significantly weaken her strength. The affected target's chance to hit, attack strength and the status effect potency are all reduced.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Spiritualist (Fire)

Having long ago sworn fealty to the Talons of Vengeance, the Spiritualist has been twisted into a half-human, half-serpent monstrosities. In the process of transformation, however, they gain significant aptitude with the mystical elements, allowing them to call forth a variety of elementally attuned powers. In addition, they become more resistant to the element with which they have an affinity.

Powers

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire)
You launch a blast of fire at a targeted foe. This can also set the target on fire for a short period of time.

Flares Ranged, Minor DMG(Fire)
A quick attack that throws flares at the target.

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), -Speed(All)
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Stun
You can call forth a tremendous crack of thunder that will stun most foes nearby.

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Spiritualist (Ice)

Having long ago sworn fealty to the Talons of Vengeance, the Spiritualist has been twisted into a half-human, half-serpent monstrosities. In the process of transformation, however, they gain significant aptitude with the mystical elements, allowing them to call forth a variety of elementally attuned powers. In addition, they become more resistant to the element with which they have an affinity.

Powers

Ice Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and slows her attacks and movement for a time.

Ice Bolt Ranged, Minor DMG(Cold/Smashing), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Bolt quickly pelts an enemy with small icy daggers; her chill Slows a foe's attacks and movement for a time. Fast, but little damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Fast

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), -Speed(All)
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Stun
You can call forth a tremendous crack of thunder that will stun most foes nearby.

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Spiritualist (Shadow)

Having long ago sworn fealty to the Talons of Vengeance, the Spiritualist has been twisted into a half-human, half-serpent monstrosities. In the process of transformation, however, they gain significant aptitude with the mystical elements, allowing them to call forth a variety of elementally attuned powers. In addition, they become more resistant to the element with which they have an affinity.

Powers

Shadow Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), -To-hit (Foe)
A long range blast of dark energy, this deals moderate negative energy damage and reduces the target's chance to hit.

Shadow Gloom Ranged, High DoT(Negative Energy), -To-hit (Foe)
Shadow Gloom slowly drains a target of life, while reducing their chance to hit.

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), -Speed(All)
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Stun
You can call forth a tremendous crack of thunder that will stun most foes nearby.

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Bosses

Devotee

The Devotees are extremely loyal members of the Talons whose bodies have been deformed in a more avian fashion than others of the group, with feathered wings sprouting from their backs. They are elite hunters, with tremendous talent as archers. Like the Huntresses, they can ensnare their targets. However, their greater skill and attunement to the mystical arts has given them the ability to shoot arrows of fire and ice.

Powers

Aimed Shot Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
You slash your foe with your claws, dealing a moderate amount of Lethal damage and reducing the target's defenses. This has a longer recharge than Swipe. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Blazing Arrow Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Fire)
You fire a Blazing Arrow at your foe, dealing some Lethal damage and causing them to catch on fire and burn.

Entangling Arrow Ranged, Immobilize, -Fly (Foe), -Speed (Foe, All)
Upon impact, the Entangling Arrow releases a strong net that can immobilize most targets, though they are not prevented from attacking. The Entangling Arrow can bring down flying entities and limits movement.

Ice Arrow Ranged, Hold, -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
This arrow can freeze a single foe in a block of ice. The target is frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked. More powerful foes may not be held, but all affected targets will be slowed.

Snap Shot Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal)
A quick attack that fires an arrow at your foe after only minimal aiming. Fast, but little damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Fast

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), Slow
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.

Oracle (Fire)

The Oracles were once women who held a latent connection to the mystical elements. Rather than be twisted into a half-serpent monstrosity like the Spiritualists, for whom elemental affinity was not natural, the Oracles retain much of their human form, with only their skin and feet showing the changes they have undergone as members of the Talons of Vengeance. They have a much greater control over the elements to which they are attuned, as as such, they are capable of quickly overwhelming the unprepared with a flood of mystical energy in the form of fire, ice, shadow or lightning.

Powers

Blaze Close, High DMG(Fire)
A short range, but devastating flame attack. Damage: High, Recharge: Slow

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire)
You launch a blast of fire at a targeted foe. This can also set the target on fire for a short period of time.

Fire Breath Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Fire)
You breathe forth a torrent of fire that burns all foes within its narrow cone.

Flares Ranged, Minor DMG(Fire)
A quick attack that throws flares at the target.

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), Slow
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Foe Disorient
You can call forth a tremendous Thunder Clap that will Disorient most foes in a large area around you. Recharge: Slow

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Oracle (Ice)

The Oracles were once women who held a latent connection to the mystical elements. Rather than be twisted into a half-serpent monstrosity like the Spiritualists, for whom elemental affinity was not natural, the Oracles retain much of their human form, with only their skin and feet showing the changes they have undergone as members of the Talons of Vengeance. They have a much greater control over the elements to which they are attuned, as as such, they are capable of quickly overwhelming the unprepared with a flood of mystical energy in the form of fire, ice, shadow or lightning.

Powers

Bitter Ice Blast Ranged, Superior DMG(Cold/Smash), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All), -To-hit (Foe)
A slower yet more powerful version of Ice Blast, Bitter Ice Blast deals much more damage and can also reduce your enemy's chance to hit. Like other ice powers, Bitter Ice Blast can slow a target's movement and attack speed.

Block of Ice Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold), Hold, -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
You can freeze a single foe in a block of ice. The target is frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked. More powerful foes may not be held, but all affected targets will be slowed and take some cold damage.

Ice Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and slows her attacks and movement for a time.

Ice Bolt Ranged, Minor DMG(Cold/Smashing), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Bolt quickly pelts an enemy with small icy daggers; her chill Slows a foe's attacks and movement for a time. Fast, but little damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Fast

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), Slow
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Foe Disorient
You can call forth a tremendous Thunder Clap that will Disorient most foes in a large area around you. Recharge: Slow

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Oracle (Lightning)

The Oracles were once women who held a latent connection to the mystical elements. Rather than be twisted into a half-serpent monstrosity like the Spiritualists, for whom elemental affinity was not natural, the Oracles retain much of their human form, with only their skin and feet showing the changes they have undergone as members of the Talons of Vengeance. They have a much greater control over the elements to which they are attuned, as as such, they are capable of quickly overwhelming the unprepared with a flood of mystical energy in the form of fire, ice, shadow or lightning.

Powers

Ball Lightning Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Energy), -End (Foe), -Rec (Foe)
A ball of electricity descends from the sky and erupts in a burst of electricity. Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area of effect and drains some Endurance from each target it hits.

Chain Lightning Ranged Chain AoE, Minor DMG(Energy), Knockdown, -End (Foe), -Rec (Foe)
You can send a bolt of electricity through multiple opponents, causing a muscle spasm and dealing minor damage. Each foe is knocked down, and the electric charge can fork several times, jumping to several opponents rapidly.

Lightning Bolt Ranged, High DMG(Energy), -End (Foe), -Rec (Foe)
You strike your target with a powerful lightning bolt from the sky, dealing energy damage and draining some Endurance. Some of this Endurance may transfer back to you.

Lightning Storm Summon
You create a powerful lightning storm at your target's location. This hits any targets caught within its area of effect on an ongoing basis, but can be avoided if the area is evacuated.

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), Slow
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Foe Disorient
You can call forth a tremendous Thunder Clap that will Disorient most foes in a large area around you. Recharge: Slow

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Oracle (Shadow)

The Oracles were once women who held a latent connection to the mystical elements. Rather than be twisted into a half-serpent monstrosity like the Spiritualists, for whom elemental affinity was not natural, the Oracles retain much of their human form, with only their skin and feet showing the changes they have undergone as members of the Talons of Vengeance. They have a much greater control over the elements to which they are attuned, as as such, they are capable of quickly overwhelming the unprepared with a flood of mystical energy in the form of fire, ice, shadow or lightning.

Powers

Shadow Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), -To-hit (Foe)
A long range blast of dark energy, this deals moderate negative energy damage and reduces the target's chance to hit.

Shadow Drain Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative Energy), -To-hit (Foe), Heal (Self)
An unrelenting darkness falls over your target, draining her very essence of life. Some of that stolen life is transferred to you, healing damage you have suffered.

Shadow Gloom Ranged, High DoT(Negative Energy), -To-hit (Foe)
Shadow Gloom slowly drains a target of life, while reducing their chance to hit.

Shadowfall Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Negative Energy), -To-hit (Foe)
Shadowfall unleashes a cone shaped burst of darkness. All targets within the modest range of this power suffer negative energy damage and have a reduced chance to hit.

Talon Blade Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal/Negative Energy), Slow
The Talon Blade curses its victims with negative energy, slowing them.

Thunderclap PBAoE, Foe Disorient
You can call forth a tremendous Thunder Clap that will Disorient most foes in a large area around you. Recharge: Slow

Affinity Resistance
The elemental magic users of the Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to her own affinity, in addition to those resistances found among all of her kind.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Projection of Sorceress Serene

This flickering image is merely a projection of the evil Sorceress Serene. It is but a shadow of her true power.

Powers

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire)
You launch a blast of fire at a targeted foe. This can also set the target on fire for a short period of time.

Flares Ranged, Minor DMG(Fire)
A quick attack that throws flares at the target.

Harvest Blades Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Cold), Minor DoT(Fire), -Recharge(Foe), -Speed(Foe, All)
You draw a blade of ice and a blade of flame and slash your target. The fire blade deals fire damage and sets the target ablaze, while the intense chill of the ice blade deals cold damage and will slow a target's movement and attack speed.

Ice Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and slows her attacks and movement for a time.

Ice Bolt Ranged, Minor DMG(Cold/Smashing), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Bolt quickly pelts an enemy with small icy daggers; her chill Slows a foe's attacks and movement for a time. Fast, but little damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Fast

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.

Elite Bosses

Gorgon

The Gorgons are among the most monstrous members of the Talons of Vengeance. They are fully transformed hybrids between woman and serpent, with almost no trace of the person they once were emerging from their hideous faces. They are extremely powerful swordswomen, capable of cutting through their enemies with speed and precision. Worse still, they make full use of their terrifying appearance to control their enemies, even to the point of turning them to stone.

Powers

Fearsome Stare Ranged (Cone), Fear, -To-hit(Foe)
You gaze instills terror in your enemies, causing them fear and reducing their chance to hit.

Hack Melee, High Dam(Lethal), -Def (Foe, All)
You hack your opponent for a high amount of lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's defense.

Petrifying Gaze Ranged Hold
Your target is turned to stone by your gaze.

Savage Slice Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Knockup, -Def (Foe, All)
You perform a powerful maneuver that deals a great amount of damage and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's defense.

Savage Strike Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Knockback, -Def (Foe, All)
You perform a devastating attack that deals a massive amount of damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce its defense.

Siren's Song Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Energy), Sleep
You send forth a deadly song which causes your foes to fall unconscious and take some minor damage. Your foes will remain unconscious for a good while, but will waken if disturbed.

Slash Melee, Moderate Dam(Lethal), -Def (Foe, All)
You perform a quick slash that deals lethal damage and can reduce a target's defense.

Throwing Knives Ranged Minor DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal)
You throw a sharpened dagger at your target.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Arch-villains

Sorceress Serene

Even when she was a young woman, Clarissa Moore was clearly a powerful mystic. Back then she was much more open and forgiving. She felt safe and hopeful for a bright future when she was taken in and taught the wonders of elemental magic by her coven. They became her family. When Diabolique slaughtered them all, Clarissa barely escaped the same fate. She was nursing her wounds when the Furies found her and gave her a new kind of hope... the hope for revenge. Since Diabolique is allied with Tyrant, Clarissa is a focused and uncompromising ally in the Furies war against Marcus Cole and all those who serve him.

Powers

Antipodal Strike Melee, Extreme DMG(Fire/Cold/Lethal), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
You draw a blade of ice and a blade of flame, striking your target with both in quick succession. The fire blade deals fire and lethal damage and sets the target ablaze, while the intense chill of the ice blade deals cold and lethal damage and will slow a target's movement and attack speed.

Autumnal Equinox Ranged, Superior DMG(Cold), Moderate DMG (Fire, DoT), Foe Hold, -SPD, -Recharge
Calling on the strength of the seasons, you concentrate both ice and fire on your target. The target is held in a block of ice and is unable to move while they cook inside the block.

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire)
You launch a blast of fire at a targeted foe. This can also set the target on fire for a short period of time.

Fireball Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash)
You launch a fireball at your enemies. On contact, this fireball will erupt and set the main target and their nearby allies ablaze.

Flares Ranged, Minor DMG(Fire)
A quick attack that throws flares at the target.

Harvest Blades Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Cold), Minor DoT(Fire), -Recharge(Foe), -Speed(Foe, All)
You draw a blade of ice and a blade of flame and slash your target. The fire blade deals fire damage and sets the target ablaze, while the intense chill of the ice blade deals cold damage and will slow a target's movement and attack speed.

Ice Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and slows her attacks and movement for a time.

Ice Bolt Ranged, Minor DMG(Cold/Smashing), -Recharge (Foe), -Speed(Foe,All)
Ice Bolt quickly pelts an enemy with small icy daggers; her chill Slows a foe's attacks and movement for a time. Fast, but little damage. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Fast

Archvillain's Might Resistance
Arch-villains are very powerful individuals, and as such have significant resistance to many status effects. They are not immune, however, and can be vulnerable for brief windows of opportunity.

Autumn's Embrace Resistance
Sorceress Serene has been blessed by the seasons, gaining an increased resistance to both fire and ice.

Damage Resistance Resistance
The Talons of Vengeance are naturally resistant to negative energy and smashing damage.

Fly Flight
Some members of the Talons of Vengeance have grown wings and are capable of flight.

Related Badges

The following Badges are related to the Talons of Vengeance:

Chipped Talon

Sorceress Serene herself has spread word that you are to be slain on sight, as vengeance for your attacks on her coven. Always vengeance with this lot... You defeated several Talons of Vengeance to earn this badge.

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This enemy group was added to the game in Issue 21.

See Also

• Chipped Talon Badge
• First Ward
• Issue 21
• Praetoria