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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Certain enemies are flagged as Undead or Ghost for the purposes of changing the effect of certain powers targeting them.
Certain enemies are flagged as Undead for the purposes of changing the effect of certain powers targeting them.


== Undead Affecting Powers ==
== Undead Affecting Powers ==
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* [[Soul Trap]] - Also reduces additional Endurance
* [[Soul Trap]] - Also reduces additional Endurance
* [[Undead Slaying Axe]]
* [[Undead Slaying Axe]]
== Ghost Affecting Powers ==
The following powers deliver additional damage against Ghost Enemies.
* [[Divining Rod]]
* [[Ghostslayer Bomb]]
* [[Ghostslayer Rifle]]
* [[Soul Trap]] - Also reduces additional Endurance


== Undead Enemies ==
== Undead Enemies ==
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=== Ghosts ===
=== Ghosts ===
The [[Ghosts]] faction was originally bugged, with the Lost Souls and Female Apparitions affected as if they were True Undead while the Spirits and Male Apparitions were unaffected. This was fixed on December 7, 2006.
*[[Ghosts#Spirit|Spirit (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Spirit|Spirit (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Spirit 2|Spirit (Portal)]]
*[[Ghosts#Spirit 2|Spirit (Portal)]]
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=== Tsoo ===
=== Tsoo ===
* [[Tsoo#Ancestor Spirits|Ancestor Spirits]]
* [[Tsoo#Ancestor Spirit|Ancestor Spirit]]


== Ghost Enemies ==
== Enemies that are not Undead ==
The following enemies are flagged as Ghosts.  
There are several enemies that you would think are Undead, but are instead animated through other means or not treated as such by the game.


=== Apparitions ===
; 5th Column
Apparitions are the only Ghosts that do not also count as Undead.
5th Column Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not Undead.  
 
* [[5th_Column#Vampyr_Mesmerist|Vampyr Mesmerist]]
* [[Apparitions#Coalesced Spirit|Coalesced Spirit]]
* [[5th_Column#Vampyr_Parasyte|Vampyr Parasyte]]
* [[Apparitions#Dispersed_Impression|Dispersed Impression]]
* [[5th_Column#Vampyr_Adjutant|Vampyr Adjutant]]
* [[Apparitions#Enraged Spectre|Enraged Spectre]]
* [[5th_Column#Schadenfreude|Schadenfreude]]
* [[Apparitions#Fearsome Reflection|Fearsome Reflection]]
* [[Apparitions#Formed Impression|Formed Impression]]
* [[Apparitions#Fractured Impression|Fractured Impression]]
* [[Apparitions#Fractured_Spectre|Fractured Spectre]]
* [[Apparitions#Fractured Spirit|Fractured Spirit]]
* [[Apparitions#Hive of Anger|Hive of Anger]]
* [[Apparitions#Ripped Spectre|Ripped Spectre]]
* [[Apparitions#Scattered Spirit|Scattered Spirit]]
 
=== Arachnos ===
Some [[Arachnos]] can be found as ghosts in some of [[Veluta Lunata|Veluta Lunata's]] missions.
* [[Arachnos#Arachnos#Wolf_Spider_Ghost_.28Minion.29|Wolf Spider Ghost]]
* [[Arachnos#Wolf_Spider_Shade_.28Lieutenant.29|Wolf Spider Shade]]
* [[Arachnos#Wolf_Spider_Phantom_.28Boss.29|Wolf Spider Phantom]]
 
=== Circle of Thorns ===
* [[Circle of Thorns#Spectral Follower|Spectral Follower]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Spectral Knight|Spectral Knight]]
 
=== Ghosts ===
*[[Ghosts#Spirit|Spirit (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Spirit 2|Spirit (Portal)]]
*[[Ghost Ship#Spirit|Spirit (Ghost Ship event)]]
*[[Ghosts#Apparition|Apparition (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Apparition 2|Apparition (Portal)]]
*[[Ghost Ship#Apparition|Apparition (Ghost Ship event)]]
*[[Ghosts#Lost Soul|Lost Soul (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Lost Soul 2|Lost Soul (Portal)]]
*[[Ghost Ship#Lost Soul|Lost Soul (Ghost Ship event)]]


=== Halloween Enemies ===
; Apparitions
Apparitions are the only [[Ghost Enemies|Ghosts]] that do not also count as Undead, as they are a result of [[Mother Mayhem|Praetor Tilman]]'s Seer Program.


==== Transparent Terrors ====
; Arachnos
* [[Transparent Terrors#Terror|Terror]]
* [[Ghost Widow]] - Ghost Widow is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* [[Transparent Terrors#Spectre|Spectre]]
* [[Transparent Terrors#Wraith|Wraith]]
* [[Transparent Terrors#Dark Spectre|Dark Spectre]]


=== Mastermind Henchmen (Necromancy) ===
; Banished Pantheon
Only in PvE such as via [[Doppelgangers]] or [[Mission Architect]]. In order to provide a fair balance for human players, any [[PvP]] against a [[Mastermind]]'s henchmen from the [[Necromancy]] power set will not deal additional damage even though these henchmen are technically Ghosts.
Banished Pantheon spirit masks and totems are not undead. Instead, they appear to be animated spirits.
* [[Necromancy#Soul Extraction|Spirit]]
* [[Necromancy#Soul Extraction|Tortured Soul]]
* [[Necromancy#Soul Extraction|Wraith]]
 
=== Miscellaneous ===
* [[Johnny Sonata's Soul]]
 
=== Scrapyarders ===
* [[Ghost of Scrapyard]]
 
=== Skulls ===
Summoned by [[Skulls#Veles|Veles]].
 
* Spirit
 
=== Spectral Pirates ===
* [[Spectral Pirates#Night Haunt|Night Haunt]]
* [[Spectral Pirates#Night Terror|Night Terror]]
* [[Spectral Pirates#Red Hand|Red Hand]]
* [[Phil]]
* [[Red Terror]]
 
=== The Cabal ===
* [[Katie's Spirit]]
 
=== Tsoo ===
* [[Tsoo#Ancestor Spirits|Ancestor Spirits]]
 
== Enemies that are not undead ==
 
There are several enemies that at first may seem to be true undead or ghosts, but are instead animated through other means or not treated as such by the game.
 
=== Arachnos ===
 
* [[Ghost Widow]]
 
=== Banished Pantheon ===
Banished Pantheon spirit masks and totems are not undead. Instead, they appear to be animated spirits from another realm. <!-- Just my interpretation of the situation, please change if need be -->
* [[Banished Pantheon#Spirit of Death|Spirit of Death]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Spirit of Death|Spirit of Death]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Spirit of Desire|Spirit of Desire]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Spirit of Desire|Spirit of Desire]]
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* [[Banished Pantheon#Totem|Totem]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Totem|Totem]]


=== Council ===
; Council
Council Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not True Undead.  
Council Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not Undead.  
* [[Council#Dark Equinox Archon|Dark Equinox Archon]]
* [[Council/Vampyri#Equinox Parasite|Equinox Parasite]]
* [[Council#Equinox Adjutant|Equinox Adjutant]]
* [[Council/Vampyri#Equinox Adjutant|Equinox Adjutant]]
* [[Council#Equinox Archon|Equinox Archon]]
* [[Council/Vampyri#Equinox Archon|Equinox Archon]]
* [[Council#Equinox Parasite|Equinox Parasite]]
* [[Council/Vampyri#Dark Equinox Archon|Dark Equinox Archon]]
* [[Council#Nosferatu|Nosferatu]]


=== Dr. Kane's Horrors ===
; Dr. Kane's Horrors  
* [[Dr._Kane%27s_Horrors#The Abomination|The Abomination]] is more machine than man and counts as Electronic.
* [[Dr._Kane%27s_Horrors#The Abomination|The Abomination]] is evidently more machine than man and counts as [[Electronic Enemies|Electronic]] rather than Undead.


=== Freedom Phalanx ===
; Freedom Phalanx  
* [[Numina]]
* [[Numina]] - Numina is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


=== Ghouls/Failed Experiments/Forlorn ===
; Ghouls/Failed Experiments/Forlorn
Ghouls are genetically altered, feral humans and not Undead.
Ghouls and their related groups are genetically altered, feral humans and not Undead.


=== Infected ===
; Infected
Infected originally were treated as undead, but are actually diseased. This was fixed on December 7, 2006.
Infected originally were treated as undead, but are actually diseased. This was fixed on December 7, 2006.
* [[Infected#Blighted|Blighted]]
* [[Infected#Stricken Brawler|Stricken Brawler]]
* [[Infected#Stricken Scavenger|Stricken Scavenger]]
=== Legacy Chain ===
* [[War Witch]]


=== Praetorians ===
; Legacy Chain
* [[Diabolique]]
* [[War Witch]] - War Witch is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* Pre-Issue 23 [[Shadow Hunter]] (via flashback)


=== Vahzilok ===
; Praetorians
[[Dr. Vahzilok]] animates his Cadaver and Abomination through scientific means and they are not True Undead.
* [[Diabolique]] - Diabolique is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


* [[Vahzilok#Abomination|Abomination]]
; Vahzilok
* [[Vahzilok#Cadaver|Cadaver]]
[[Dr. Vahzilok]] animates his Cadavers and Abominations through scientific means and they are not Undead.
* [[Vahzilok#Embalmed Abomination|Embalmed Abomination]]
* [[Vahzilok#Embalmed Cadaver|Embalmed Cadaver]]


=== Vindicators ===
; Vindicators
* [[Woodsman]]
* [[Woodsman]] - Woodsman is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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* [[Electronic Enemies]]
* [[Electronic Enemies]]
* [[Fey Enemies]]
* [[Fey Enemies]]
* [[Ghost Enemies]]


[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies]]

Latest revision as of 17:53, 19 March 2021

Overview

Certain enemies are flagged as Undead for the purposes of changing the effect of certain powers targeting them.

Undead Affecting Powers

The following powers deliver additional damage against Undead Enemies, sometimes referred to as True Undead.

Undead Enemies

The following enemies are flagged as Undead.

Arachnos

Some Arachnos can be found as ghosts in some of Veluta Lunata's missions.

Banished Pantheon

Circle of Thorns

Ghosts

Halloween Enemies

Abominations

Only the Abominations with the appearance of Shivans count as Undead, and likely only take 60% of the additional damage like regular Shivans.

Dark Fiends

Only the Dark Fiends with the appearance of Vampires count as Undead.

Deadly Apocalypse

Dr. Kane's Horrors

Spirits

Transparent Terrors

Unseelie Court

Vampire

Zombies

Zombie Apocalypse

Mastermind Henchmen (Necromancy)

Only in PvE such as via Doppelgangers or Mission Architect. In order to provide a fair balance for human players, any PvP against a Mastermind's henchmen from the Necromancy power set will not deal additional damage even though these henchmen are technically True Undead.

Midnight Masters

Midnight Squad

Miscellaneous

Nightmare

Praetorians

Shivans

Shivans, while affected like True Undead, only take 60% of the additional damage.

Skulls

Summoned by Veles.

  • Grave Knight
  • Lich
  • Spirit

Spectral Pirates

Scrapyarders

The Cabal

The Black Knights

Tsoo

Enemies that are not Undead

There are several enemies that you would think are Undead, but are instead animated through other means or not treated as such by the game.

5th Column

5th Column Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not Undead.

Apparitions

Apparitions are the only Ghosts that do not also count as Undead, as they are a result of Praetor Tilman's Seer Program.

Arachnos
  • Ghost Widow - Ghost Widow is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Banished Pantheon

Banished Pantheon spirit masks and totems are not undead. Instead, they appear to be animated spirits.

Council

Council Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not Undead.

Dr. Kane's Horrors
Freedom Phalanx
  • Numina - Numina is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Ghouls/Failed Experiments/Forlorn

Ghouls and their related groups are genetically altered, feral humans and not Undead.

Infected

Infected originally were treated as undead, but are actually diseased. This was fixed on December 7, 2006.

Legacy Chain
  • War Witch - War Witch is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Praetorians
  • Diabolique - Diabolique is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Vahzilok

Dr. Vahzilok animates his Cadavers and Abominations through scientific means and they are not Undead.

Vindicators
  • Woodsman - Woodsman is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.

See Also

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