Hellions

Overview

The Hellions are a satanist street gang whose trademarks are arson and fire. This low level villain group can be fought in City of Heroes between levels 1 to 15, and City of Villains, between the same levels.

Background

Hellions official info (Copied from the City of Heroes official website [1])

Where there is smoke, there is always fire, at least as far as a Hellion is concerned. The Hellions are a relatively new gang on the streets of Paragon City, whose ranks have swollen recently to tremendous levels. Their arsonist tendencies threaten to burn the city down, leaving them only rubble and ash in which to wallow – some say that’s exactly what the Hellions would want.

The Hellions biggest chapters reside in Atlas Park, Galaxy City, and Perez Park. Atlas and Galaxy swarm with them, checked primarily by the influx of new heroes. In Perez Park, the Hellions’ wildfire-like expansion has been blockaded by the Skulls – the two fight a vicious gang war for every inch of the park unclaimed by more dangerous foes.

The gang’s colors tend towards red and orange, and their trappings include demonic symbols. Most members have devils, demons, or pentagrams tattooed somewhere on their body, along with the term “Blood Brothers,” for that is what all members are called once they have passed their initiation. Indoctrination to the gang first involves an act of violence (spilling another’s blood), and then a ritual scarring where a recruit ceremonially cuts himself. This is said to unleash a Hellion’s inner potential and to demonstrate his mastery over pain and flesh.

As members rise in the ranks, they are exposed to a quasi-religious dogma, where power is achieved through crimes, or acts of sin. In the Hellions’ worldview, fear, greed, lust, and anger are powers to be tapped into. They openly claim to “worship the devil,” and brandish Satanic images like a blunt hammer, but few realize that their leaders are deadly serious in their beliefs.

Members fight for power amongst themselves, to establish their status in the gang’s hierarchy. The lower rungs of the Hellions’ leadership is ever changing, as more ambitious climbers struggle to prove their ability.

The nature of the dark forces that empower the Hellions is debatable, but Paragon Police and agents of MAGI have documented many reports of gang members gaining supernatural abilities. More worrisome, perhaps, is the testimony of friends and families who describe members as having become twisted by their initiation into the gang. Members maintain a strict code of secrecy and solidarity, even under police interrogation, and the gang leaders – the Fallen and the Damned – take their secrets to the grave.

Spotlight on Hellions

Two Hellions intimidating a Paragon City citizen in Atlas Park.
A larger group of Hellions surrounding panicked citizens.
Hellions causing havoc in Atlas Park's industrial region.

Architect Entertainment Description

After being given a good luck idol by Odysseus Hill, the leader of the Warriors, the fortunes of the two-bit gang known as the Hellions soared. Since then they have become obsessed with uncovering magical treasures, burning their storage sites to the ground, and selling the bulk to Hill but keeping the best and most powerful for themselves. These treasures have allowed them to hold the line and even gain some ground in the turf war for Perez Park with their rivals, the Skulls. It's likely the idol itself is the cause of their compulsion but their many raids on the Circle of Thorns have caused the mystics to suspect the work of an ancient demonic presence.

Villain Types

Underlings

Editor's Note:

Demonlings can't be found alone,as they are always summoned by the Girlfriends from Hell.

Fiery Demonling

These infernal single-minded creatures born of the Abyss seek only to cause mayhem, destruction and suffering on the material plane.

Powers

Flares Ranged, Light Damage(Fire)
Relentless but slow.

Claw Rake Melee, Light Damage(Lethal/Fire)
Two quick Swipes with your claws. Does minor lethal damage, but has a quick recharge rate.

Super Leap Self +Jump
Demonlings can Super Leap.

Resistance Auto, Res( S26.15 L26.15 F37.35 C12.45 T12.45 ), Prot( St 1.0 ), Resist(Placate, Fear)
Demonlings are resistant to Placate and Disorient effects. They are also resistant to Lethal, Smashing, Fire, Cold and Toxic damage. They can also hurl fiery flares at their foes.

Cold Demonling

These infernal single-minded creatures born of the Abyss seek only to cause mayhem, destruction and suffering on the material plane.

Powers

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

Claw Rake Melee, Light Damage(Lethal/Cold)
Two quick Swipes with your claws. Does minor lethal damage, but has a quick recharge rate.

Super Leap Self +Jump
Demonlings can Super Leap.

Resistance Auto, Res( S26.15 L26.15 F12.45 C37.35 T12.45 ), Prot( St 1.0 ), Resist(Placate, Fear)
Demonlings are resistant to Placate and Disorient effects. They are also resistant to Lethal, Smashing, Fire, Cold and Toxic damage. They can also hurl Ice Bolts at their foes.

Minions

Blood Brother Brawler

Blood Brother

The Hellions have found their special edge by using the power of mystical artifacts to increase their strength and skill. Only the highest ranked gang members know where these artifacts really come from. The gang values secrecy and solidarity; only those who have undergone the initiation ritual and ceremonially cut themselves can be called Blood Brothers.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)
When all else fails, use your own 2 fists.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Chopper

The Hellions have found their special edge by using the power of mystical artifacts to increase their strength and skill. Only the highest ranked gang members know where these artifacts really come from. The gang values secrecy and solidarity; only those who have undergone the initiation ritual and ceremonially cut themselves can be called Blood Brothers.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Fireman Axe Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been reduced by the Fireman's Axe.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Slammer

The Hellions have found their special edge by using the power of mystical artifacts to increase their strength and skill. Only the highest ranked gang members know where these artifacts really come from. The gang values secrecy and solidarity; only those who have undergone the initiation ritual and ceremonially cut themselves can be called Blood Brothers.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Sledgehammer Low-Accuracy, Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This heavy, but unwieldy and slow Sledgehammer can knock down foes.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Slicer

Blood Brother

The Hellions have found their special edge by using the power of mystical artifacts to increase their strength and skill. Only the highest ranked gang members know where these artifacts really come from. The gang values secrecy and solidarity; only those who have undergone the initiation ritual and ceremonially cut themselves can be called Blood Brothers.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Knife Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Basic stabbing and cutting blade.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Slugger

The Hellions have found their special edge by using the power of mystical artifacts to increase their strength and skill. Only the highest ranked gang members know where these artifacts really come from. The gang values secrecy and solidarity; only those who have undergone the initiation ritual and ceremonially cut themselves can be called Blood Brothers.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Baseball Bat Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash)
There is nothing like slugging someone in the head with this baseball bat.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Lieutenants

Fallen Buckshot

Fallen

In the satanic worldview of the Hellions, falling is a good thing. The Fallen have proven their willingness to take on any power the gang's mystic artifacts can give them, no matter how twisted or base. The hellfire that burns within them protects them from fire but leaves them susceptible to cold.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Shotgun Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
Good at close range. Fires a cone of buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Fallen don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Fallen Gunner

In the satanic worldview of the Hellions, falling is a good thing. The Fallen have proven their willingness to take on any power the gang's mystic artifacts can give them, no matter how twisted or base. The hellfire that burns within them protects them from fire but leaves them susceptible to cold.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Submachine Gun Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been reduced by the Submachine Gun.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Fallen don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Bosses

Damned

The hellfire burns bright inside the leaders of the Hellions. So bright, in fact, that they can call it forth to incinerate their enemies. This inner fire keeps them safe from fire damage, but leaves them quite susceptible to cold.

Levels: 1-20

Powers

Flares Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Fire Breath Ranged (Cone), High DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Fire Ball (Only Level 7 and up) Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Scorch Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Combustion PBAoE Melee, Moderate DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Incinerate Melee, Superior DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Molotov Cocktail (Only Level 15 and up) Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Girlfriend from Hell

The Hellions make jokes and call her the Girlfriend from Hell. They think she's there to please them; to help them. She enjoys letting them think this, as she slowly but surely takes their lives.

Levels: 10-20

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Heroes can Fly!

Corruption Ranged, Light DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Resist(All)
You lash out with your whip, firing a bolt of hellfire and corrupting your victim's very living essence. This attack deals minor fire damage, causes minor toxic damage over time, and reduces their damage resistance for a short time.

Lash Close, Moderate DMG(Fire), Light DoT(Toxic), Foe -Resist(All), Knockdown
You channel unholy energies into your whip and Lash out at your foe dealing high fire damage causing toxic damage over time. Lash has longer range than most melee attacks will reduce the target's damage resistance and also has a chance to knockdown your target.

Crack Whip Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Fire), Light DoT(Toxic), Foe -Resist(All), Knockdown
You channel hellfire into your whip and make an impressive sweep causing high fire damage to enemies within a wide cone and also cause some toxic damage over time. Whip Crack has a larger range than most melee cones. Targets that are struck will also have their resistance to damage reduced for a short time, may suffer toxic damage over time and may be knocked down.

Summon Demonlings Summon Demonlings
Call forth up to three demonlings (depending on your level) to do your bidding. The first demonling is adept at manipulating fire, the second blasts your foes with cold attacks and the third is able to wield hellfire to deal fire/toxic damage. You may only have three demonlings under your command at any given time. If you attempt to summon more demonlings, you can only replace those that have been lost in battle. If you already have your maximum allowed amount, the power will fail.

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Named Enemies

Blood Brother Quantum (Minion)

The Hellions have found their special edge by using the power of mystical artifacts to increase their strength and skill. Only the highest ranked gang members know where these artifacts really come from. The gang values secrecy and solidarity; only those who have undergone the initiation ritual and ceremonially cut themselves can be called Blood Brothers.

Powers

Quantum Array Gun Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -Speed, Special vs. Peacebringers/Warshades
Your attack and Movement rate have been slowed by the Quantum Array Gun.

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Chopper (Minion)

(These Hellions can be seen only during the Arson events in Steel Canyon)

No one likes a nice, cheery blaze better than a Hellion. They like it so much, they've managed to set this entire section of the city on fire. It's up to Paragon City's heroes to rain on their parade.

Powers

Fireman Axe Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
The Fireman Axe deals moderate damage and can decrease a target's defense when it hits.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Kerosene Ranged, Heal Fire
Hellions Arsonist use this to reset fires.

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Slammer (Minion)

(These Hellions can be seen only during the Arson events in Steel Canyon)

No one likes a nice, cheery blaze better than a Hellion. They like it so much, they've managed to set this entire section of the city on fire. It's up to Paragon City's heroes to rain on their parade.

Powers

Sledgehammer Low-Accuracy, Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown
This heavy, but unwieldy and slow Sledgehammer can knock down foes.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Kerosene Ranged, Heal Fire
Hellions Arsonist use this to reset fires.

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Slicer (Minion)

(These Hellions can be seen only during the Arson events in Steel Canyon)

No one likes a nice, cheery blaze better than a Hellion. They like it so much, they've managed to set this entire section of the city on fire. It's up to Paragon City's heroes to rain on their parade.

Powers

Knife Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Basic stabbing and cutting blade.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Kerosene Ranged, Heal Fire
Hellions Arsonist use this to reset fires.

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Blood Brother Slugger (Minion)

(These Hellions can be seen only during the Arson events in Steel Canyon)

No one likes a nice, cheery blaze better than a Hellion. They like it so much, they've managed to set this entire section of the city on fire. It's up to Paragon City's heroes to rain on their parade.

Powers

Baseball Bat Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash)
There is nothing like slugging someone in the head with this baseball bat.

Revolver Low-Accuracy, Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm. Not very accurate.

Molotov Cocktail Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Kerosene Ranged, Heal Fire
Hellions Arsonist use this to reset fires.

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Damned (Minion)

The hellfire burns bright inside the leaders of the Hellions. So bright, in fact, that they can call it forth to incinerate their enemies. This inner fire keeps them safe from fire damage, but leaves them quite susceptible to cold.

Levels: 35-54

Powers

Flares Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Fire Breath Ranged (Cone), High DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Fire Ball Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Scorch Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Combustion PBAoE Melee, Moderate DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Incinerate Melee, Superior DoT(Fire)
You are taking Fire damage over time.

Molotov Cocktail Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Fallen Gunner (Lieutenant)

(These Hellions can be seen only during the Arson events in Steel Canyon)

No one likes a nice, cheery blaze better than a Hellion. They like it so much, they've managed to set this entire section of the city on fire. It's up to Paragon City's heroes to rain on their parade.

Powers

Submachine Gun Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been reduced by the Submachine Gun.

Molotov Cocktail Ranged (Location AoE), Light DoT(Fire)
The Hellion has set you on fire with his Molotov Cocktail!

Kerosene Ranged, Heal Fire
Hellions Arsonist use this to reset fires.

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Fallen don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Res( F20 C-20 )
Hellions are resistant to Fire Damage but vulnerable to Cold.

Damned (Boss)

(These Hellions can be seen only during the Arson events in Steel Canyon)

The leaders of the Hellions are here to stoke the flames of the inferno. If left to their own devices, they'd be happy to see the entire city up in flames.