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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[Image:PDE_TheSeedOfHamidon.png|250px|right|link= | [[Image:PDE_TheSeedOfHamidon.png|250px|right|link=Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#The Seed of Hamidon|The Seed of Hamidon]] | ||
'''The Seed of Hamidon''' is a [[Giant Monster]] and zone event in [[First Ward]]. It patrols the skies around Sunken City, deploying Seedlings in its wake as it attempts to recolonize the area as a Devouring Earth colony. It is up to you and your team or League to undermine the Seed's defenses and bring it down. | '''The Seed of Hamidon''' is a [[Giant Monster]] and zone event in [[First Ward]]. It patrols the skies around Sunken City, deploying Seedlings in its wake as it attempts to recolonize the area as a Devouring Earth colony. It is up to you and your team or League to undermine the Seed's defenses and bring it down. | ||
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The Seed of Hamidon can be seen from miles away, spreading the Hamidon infestation throughout the Sunken City. The Seed surrounds itself with a thick cloud of spores and uses its Seedlings to manipulate their properties, giving it massive powers of control over everything in its vicinity. | The Seed of Hamidon can be seen from miles away, spreading the Hamidon infestation throughout the Sunken City. The Seed surrounds itself with a thick cloud of spores and uses its Seedlings to manipulate their properties, giving it massive powers of control over everything in its vicinity. | ||
Refer to [[ | ''Refer to [[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#The Seed of Hamidon|The Seed of Hamidon]] within [[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)|Devouring Earth]] for a list of its Powers.'' | ||
== Zone Event Details == | |||
When the event timer starts, the following instructions will pop up on your screen: | When the event timer starts, the following instructions will pop up on your screen: | ||
{{ | {{divbox|darkgoldenrod| |You hear the voice of Vanessa DeVore projecting itself into your mind...}} | ||
{{divbox|vanessa| |{{character}}! Clear your thoughts and focus on my voice - we'll only get one shot at this!<br /> | |||
The Seed of Hamidon is a powerful beast, capable of spreading the Tellurian Plague throughout First Ward.<br /> | |||
Gather your allies and destroy its Seedlings, before we are all undone!}} | |||
''Near the end of the fight:'' | |||
{{divbox|vanessa| |Fear. I can feel it. The Seed is afraid... <br /> | |||
No... no pity! It is a monster - finish it before it can redouble its assault!}} | |||
=== Seedlings === | |||
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As the Seed of Hamidon floats around the zone, it will spawn Seedlings of various types to support it. Seedlings are [[Boss|Bosses]] in and of themselves, and many have some outrageous capabilities and should be handled with care. The following types of Seedlings will appear during the event: | As the Seed of Hamidon floats around the zone, it will spawn Seedlings of various types to support it. Seedlings are [[Boss|Bosses]] in and of themselves, and many have some outrageous capabilities and should be handled with care. The following types of Seedlings will appear during the event: | ||
[[File:PDE_BulwarkSeedling.png|x100px|right|link=Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Bulwark Seedling|A Bulwark Seedling]] | |||
*[[ | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Bulwark Seedling|Bulwark Seedling]] - Each present increases the Seed's [[Defense]]. | ||
*[[ | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Contaminating Seedling|Contaminating Seedling]] - Each present powers the Seed's Enervating Aura, which affects players with [[Recharge]] and [[Recovery]] debuffs. | ||
*[[ | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Hematic Seedling|Hematic Seedling]] - Each present powers the Seed's Weakness Aura, which affects players with [[Defense]] and [[Damage Resistance]] debuffs as well as resistance to heals. | ||
*[[ | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Maturing Seedling|Maturing Seedling]] - Each present increases the Seed's [[Health Regeneration|Regeneration]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Respiring Seedling|Respiring Seedling]] - Each present powers the Seed's Confounding Aura, which affects players with [[ToHit]] and Range debuffs. | ||
*[[ | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)#Tellurian Seedling|Tellurian Seedling]] - These are always found next to the Seed and are equipped with powerful attacks. | ||
For each Seedling defeated, members of the team will receive a [[Buoyant Membrane]] [[Temporary Powers|temporary power]]: | For each Seedling defeated, members of the team will receive a [[Buoyant Membrane]] [[Temporary Powers|temporary power]]: | ||
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== Rewards == | == Rewards == | ||
Completion of the Seed of Hamidon event will award players with 5 [[Reward Merit]]s, 3 [[Monstrous Aether Salvage|Monstrous Aether]], the [[Germinator Terminator Badge|Germinator Terminator]] badge and the [[Devourer]] [[Temporary Powers|temporary power]]: | |||
Completion of the Seed of Hamidon event will award players with 5 [[Reward Merit]]s, the [[Germinator Terminator Badge|Germinator Terminator]] badge and the [[Devourer]] [[Temporary Powers|temporary power]]: | |||
{{BadgeBox|Germinator Terminator}} | {{BadgeBox|Germinator Terminator}} | ||
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{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary_XPBoost.png|Name=Devourer|Effect=+15% XP/INF Gain|Desc=By helping to defeat the Seed of Hamidon, you have proven yourself a Devourer of fearsome monstrosities. As you defeat more creatures, you will earn an additional 15% XP and INF for 30 minutes.}} | {{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary_XPBoost.png|Name=Devourer|Effect=+15% XP/INF Gain|Desc=By helping to defeat the Seed of Hamidon, you have proven yourself a Devourer of fearsome monstrosities. As you defeat more creatures, you will earn an additional 15% XP and INF for 30 minutes.}} | ||
Additionally, players who defeat one of each type of auxiliary Seedling (not necessarily during the same event; Tellurian | Additionally, players who defeat one of each type of auxiliary Seedling (not necessarily during the same event; Malignant and Tellurian Seedlings are not required) will earn the [[Full Spectrum Badge|Full Spectrum]] badge: | ||
{{BadgeBox|Full Spectrum}} | {{BadgeBox|left=130|Full Spectrum}} | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[First Ward]] | *[[First Ward]] | ||
*[[Issue 21]] | *[[Issue 21]] | ||
*[[Praetorian Devouring Earth]] | *[[Devouring Earth (Praetorian)|Devouring Earth]] | ||
*[[Giant Monster]] | *[[Giant Monster]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://prezi.com/vvvu_aav4koa/city-of-heroes-freedom-sdcc-2011/ San Diego Comic Con 2011 presentation at Prezi.com] | * [http://prezi.com/vvvu_aav4koa/city-of-heroes-freedom-sdcc-2011/ San Diego Comic Con 2011 presentation at Prezi.com] | ||
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093348/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_21/the_seed_of_hamidon.php Official Overview] | |||
[[Category:Giant Monsters]] | [[Category:Giant Monsters]] | ||
[[Category:Zone Events]] | [[Category:Zone Events]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:13, 24 February 2024
Overview
The Seed of Hamidon is a Giant Monster and zone event in First Ward. It patrols the skies around Sunken City, deploying Seedlings in its wake as it attempts to recolonize the area as a Devouring Earth colony. It is up to you and your team or League to undermine the Seed's defenses and bring it down.
The Seed of Hamidon event is designed for 8 or more players.
Description
The Seed of Hamidon can be seen from miles away, spreading the Hamidon infestation throughout the Sunken City. The Seed surrounds itself with a thick cloud of spores and uses its Seedlings to manipulate their properties, giving it massive powers of control over everything in its vicinity.
Refer to The Seed of Hamidon within Devouring Earth for a list of its Powers.
Zone Event Details
When the event timer starts, the following instructions will pop up on your screen:
Near the end of the fight:
Seedlings
As the Seed of Hamidon floats around the zone, it will spawn Seedlings of various types to support it. Seedlings are Bosses in and of themselves, and many have some outrageous capabilities and should be handled with care. The following types of Seedlings will appear during the event:
- Bulwark Seedling - Each present increases the Seed's Defense.
- Contaminating Seedling - Each present powers the Seed's Enervating Aura, which affects players with Recharge and Recovery debuffs.
- Hematic Seedling - Each present powers the Seed's Weakness Aura, which affects players with Defense and Damage Resistance debuffs as well as resistance to heals.
- Maturing Seedling - Each present increases the Seed's Regeneration
- Respiring Seedling - Each present powers the Seed's Confounding Aura, which affects players with ToHit and Range debuffs.
- Tellurian Seedling - These are always found next to the Seed and are equipped with powerful attacks.
For each Seedling defeated, members of the team will receive a Buoyant Membrane temporary power:
Toggle: Group Fly
The remnants of the Seedling's cytoplasm coat your body in a lighter-than-air substance, allowing you to fly until the membrane fully evaporates. Defeat more Seedlings to increase the duration on this power!
Defeating enough seedlings within or near the Seed's sphere will lower the Seed's debuffs and resilience, allowing the group to defeat it.
Rewards
Completion of the Seed of Hamidon event will award players with 5 Reward Merits, 3 Monstrous Aether, the Germinator Terminator badge and the Devourer temporary power:
The Praetorian Hamidon should know by now that sending one colonizing Seed isn't enough to retake First Ward. You dread the day it does... You have taken down the Seed of Hamidon to earn this badge.
+15% XP/INF Gain
By helping to defeat the Seed of Hamidon, you have proven yourself a Devourer of fearsome monstrosities. As you defeat more creatures, you will earn an additional 15% XP and INF for 30 minutes.
Additionally, players who defeat one of each type of auxiliary Seedling (not necessarily during the same event; Malignant and Tellurian Seedlings are not required) will earn the Full Spectrum badge:
The Seedlings come in all sorts of pretty colors and make a satisfying 'pop' when squished. If they weren't murderous devastating corrupting beasts intent on your annihilation, you might consider one as a pet. You have defeated one of each variety of Seedling spawned by the Seed of Hamidon to earn this badge.