Warriors

Overview

The Warriors are a medium level street gang that can be fought mainly in Striga Isle and Talos Island in City of Heroes and through newspaper missions in City of Villains.

Editor's Note:

Several changes and updates have been made to the Warriors faction from the Homecoming team; for better information on the faction as they appeared on live, please research the Paragon Wiki.

This article is a work in progress as the newly released Warriors are being researched.

Background

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

All Warriors wear this icon in the back of their jackets. This is, probably, the group's logo

The Warriors are a fierce street gang in Paragon City. They operate primarily out of the Talos Island and Striga Isle zones. Their membership is wide and varied, and they don’t seem to discriminate based on ethnicity, race, or religion. The one common trait that all members share is the ability to fight and to fight well.

The Warriors take their inspiration and colors from ancient Greek soldiers, emblazing their jackets with the image of a crested hoplite helm. They also wear ornate bracers, and many sport detailed tattoos depicting ancient battles. However, their camouflage pants, torn vests, and combat boots are all trappings of modern urban warfare. As a final touch, perhaps symbolizing the glorious crests of their heroes, they all wear red headbands.

The rank-and-file street soldiers of the Warriors consist of Bruisers, Slicers, Slammers, and Choppers. The Warriors train exhaustively in the use of archaic weapons, such as one-handed crossbows, broad swords, and battle axes. This intensive training regime has made them tougher than most street gangs, and they dominate any encounter with the Hellions or Skulls.

Lieutenants tend to carry longbows to target high-flying blasters and teleporting defenders, but their real mastery is in their up-close work. Crushers carry heavy maces, which they use to bash their enemies to a pulp. Swordsmen, called “Slashers” by everyone on the street, are experts with the blade, able to demonstrate both finesse and ferocity. Chopper lieutenants, called “Hewers” among themselves, wield brutal axes and are capable of dealing out gruesome damage.

The Warriors’ martial skills are also seemingly enhanced by some exposure to magical energies. Nowhere is this enhancement clearer than among the bosses, although some suspect that the lieutenants and even some of the street soldiers have also benefited from a magical blessing. The Smasher Elite, Slasher Elite, and Hewer Elite are not only expert fighters, but are magically tough and resilient. Inexperienced heroes may be surprised the first time they land a powerful blow to see the Warrior laugh it off and strike back just as hard.

The Elite rule the roost and run the day-to-day activities of the gang. Although they commonly engage in many base gang activities, like extortion, robberies, and protection rackets, their focus is primarily on the buying and selling of mystical artifacts – running the magical black market, as it were. This often puts the Warriors in conflict with the Circle of Thorns. The Warriors seem to have neutral or even positive connections to the Outcasts and Hellions, however, two other gangs focused on the trade of magical artifacts. The Warriors have had a long-standing rivalry with the Trolls and the Freakshow, but their greatest enemies are the Tsoo, who constantly threaten to usurp their territory and drive them out of Talos Island.

While a number of the Warriors’ bosses have been captured by heroes and served time in the Zig – bosses like Heracles, Alexander, Aeneas, and Patrochus – reports are sketchy on who truly leads the gang. Rumors suggest a man named Odysseus founded the Warriors after he stole a magical artifact from a defeated hero, or possibly did a favor for the Circle of Thorns, or even sold his soul to an Arachnos mystic. To date he has remained hidden, directing his soldiers from the highest levels.

Architect Entertainment Description

After making a deal with a demon prince, David Odysseus Hill formed one of the most powerful gang forces in Paragon City. In fact, he now leads the coalition of gangs known as Smuggler's Run. All of the Warriors gain power by drinking from an ancient mystical urn given to Odysseus by the demon. It is whispered around Paragon City that the urn is connected to the Well of the Furies. With his own highly trained fighting force adding the muscle provided by the Hellions and Outcasts, this group is a threat to take over all gang activity in Paragon City.

Villain types

Minions

Warrior Bruiser

Warrior Bruiser

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The Ancient Greek-inspired Warriors with a balance of muscles and brains are most often given to the School of Grothia, adept at leaving bruises and blood wherever they go.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Boxing Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Kick Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown
A modest kicking attack that has a small chance to knock opponents down.

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

Hand Crossbow Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.

Warrior Chopper

Warrior Chopper

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The Ancient Greek-inspired Warriors that show potential for rage and destruction are most often given to the School of Tsekouri, trained with an axe to butcher their adversaries.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Gash Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
Gash your opponent with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.

Hand Crossbow Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.

Warrior Slammer

A low level Warrior, during a relics smuggling operation

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The Ancient Greek-inspired Warriors that show raw strength are most often given to the School of Skiptro, trained with a mace to shatter an opponent's ability to continue fighting.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Bash Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Hand Crossbow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.

Warrior Slicer

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The Ancient Greek-inspired Warriors with a tactical mind are inducted into the School of Spathi, trained with a sword for both precision disarmament and brutal life-ending maneuvers.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Hack Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Hand Crossbow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage
Small rapid fire Handheld Crossbow.

Warrior Soldier

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The Ancient Greek-inspired Warriors that demonstrate keen senses tend to be matriculated into the School of Toxo, learning to strike fast and from a distance.

Powers

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Warrior Striker

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The Ancient Greek-inspired Warriors that demonstrate a level of control over kinetic energies are most often given to the School of Ravdos, trained to wield a staff to keep enemies at range and maximize their evasiveness.

Powers

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Lieutenants

Crusher

The Crushers are experienced members of the School of Skiptro, specialized in the mace. They are stronger and more durable than the initiates after a few months of conditioning, hitting harder and taking more hits.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Bash Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Pulverize Melee, High Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Clobber Melee, Minor Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Shatter Melee (Cone), Superior Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This devastating attack Shatters a single opponent and really sends him flying.

Bow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage
Typical Long Bow. Long Range and deadly.

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Hewer

Only the most depraved and bloodlusting Warriors are allowed to advance in the School of Tsekouri. Those with the Hewer title are able to cause great amounts of gruesome damage with both speed and finesse.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Gash Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockdown
Gash your opponent with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.

Chop Melee, Superior Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
The Chop deals heavy damage, altough it is much slower than Gash. This attack can knock back a target.

Beheader Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Swings your Battle Axe horizontally at neck level. Deals very high damage, and can send a target flying. However, this attack is very slow.

Pendulum Melee (Cone), Superior Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
This devastating attack swings your Battle Axe in a wide arc in front of you. All foes in its arc are dealt a serious blow, and are sent flying!

Bow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage
Typical Long Bow. Long Range and deadly.

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Hoplite

A true Hoplite from ancient Greek history would wield a spear and shield and engage with their allies in a defensive formation, but the advanced students in the School of Ravdos do not seem to emulate this style. Perhaps this is an indication that the Warriors are not as educated as they would like to put off.

Powers

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Pankratiast

Once a trainee in the School of Grothia claims their first kill with nothing but their bare fists, they are granted their first tattoos of rank and trained in the ancient art of Pankration. More deadly than their initiate counterparts, Pankratiasts should be approached with caution.

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Slasher

Warrior Slasher

Although they prefer to be called Swordsmen, everyone refers to these students in the School of Spathi as Slashers. They're experts at swordplay, and can swing with both finesse and ferocity, making them very dangerous in close combat.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Hack Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Slash Melee, Heavy Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Parry Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Self +Defense(Melee)
You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The Parry itself does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee attacks for a short while.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Bow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage
Typical Long Bow. Long Range and deadly.

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Bosses

Crusher Elite

The toughest mace wielders to ascend in the School of Skiptro, the Crusher Elites have been around long enough that they can not only dish out pain, but take it as well. On the streets of Paragon City, one doesn't survive long lacking powers without scars and determination.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Bash Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Pulverize Melee, High Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Clobber Melee, Minor Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Shatter Melee (Cone), Superior Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This devastating attack Shatters a single opponent and really sends him flying.

Crossbow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
The Heavy Crossbow can knock down foes.

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Hewer Elite

The most Elite Hewers are granted their final tattoos by the School of Tsekouri, now true bloodlusting berserkers. The most experienced with the axe can take their opponents clean off their feet, and sometimes those opponents lose their feet in the process.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Gash Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockdown
Gash your opponent with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.

Chop Melee, Superior Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
The Chop deals heavy damage, altough it is much slower than Gash. This attack can knock back a target.

Beheader Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Swings your Battle Axe horizontally at neck level. Deals very high damage, and can send a target flying. However, this attack is very slow.

Pendulum Melee (Cone), Superior Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
This devastating attack swings your Battle Axe in a wide arc in front of you. All foes in its arc are dealt a serious blow, and are sent flying!

Crossbow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
The Heavy Crossbow can knock down foes.

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Hoplite Elite

Hoplite Elites are fully inducted into the inner circles of the Warriors, with updated tattoo designs to reflect. Top-ranking Hoplites are fast, evasive, and hit with the force of a dozen initiates. Do not underestimate them.

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Hunter Gladiator

The masters of the School of Toxo are not to be trifled with. Only the most agile and accurate Hunters are promoted to the rank of Gladiator - their skills and loadouts rival some military contemporaries.

Powers

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Pankratiast Elite

Full graduates of the School of Grothia use their bodies as living weapons. Top ranking Pankratiasts are known for their vicious and relentless assaults, often ending a fight under a minute from where it began.

Powers

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Slasher Elite

Some of the finest swordsmen on the streets, the masters of the School of Spathi are experts at using their blades for both offense and defense. High-ranking Slashers are known for liberating opponents of their dominant hands, collecting them as trophies.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Hack Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Slash Melee, Heavy Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Parry Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Self +Defense(Melee)
You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The Parry itself does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee attacks for a short while.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
The Warrior has lowered your Defense with his Broad Sword.

Crossbow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
The Heavy Crossbow can knock down foes.

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Named Enemies

Warrior Quantum Gunner (Minion)

A little education can be a dangerous thing. The members of the gang known as the Warriors take their inspiration from ancient Greek heroes and soldiers. They seem to favor the old school weapons over democracy, literature and art.

Powers

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

Lieutenant Quantum Gunner (Lieutenant)

Although they prefer to be called Swordsmen, everyone refers to these Warriors as the Slashers. They are experts at swordplay, and can swing with both finesse and ferocity, making them very dangerous in close combat.

Powers

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

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Elite Quantum Gunner (Boss)

These Warriors have been around long enough that they can not only dish out pain, they can take it as well. On the streets of Paragon City, one doesn't survive long as a mace wielder without building up a resistance to smashing attacks.

Powers

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

Resistance Auto, Res( S20 L20 ), Prot( Kb 50% )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Elite Bosses

Heracles

Main Article: Heracles

This Warrior tough has stolen Stephanie Peebles' wedding band. It would mean a lot to her if you could get it back.

Levels: 20-27

Powers

Hack Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Slash Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Parry Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Self +Defense
You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The Parry itself does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee attacks for a short while.

Head Splitter Melee (Cone), Superior Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense, Knockdown
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Lethal Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Exploding Bolt Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
Exploding Crossbow Bolts can knock down foes.

Resistance Auto, Res( S25 L25 F25 ), Prot( Kb 50% ), +Recovery
Heracles has Stephanie Peebles Wedding Band, which grants him special resistance.

Titus

Titus is leading the local Warriors chapter in yet another attempt to take control of the streets of Port Noble.

Levels: 40-44

Powers

Hack Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Slash Melee, Heavy DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Parry Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Self Def( M20 )
You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The Parry itself does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee attacks for a short while.

Head Splitter Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Knockdown
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Whirling Sword PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Lethal), Foe -Defense
Your defenses have been lowered by the Broad Sword.

Exploding Bolt Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
Exploding Crossbow Bolts can knock down foes.

Crossbow Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
The Heavy Crossbow can knock down foes.

Archvillains

Odysseus

Odysseus, with Fists of Vulcan

Main Article: Odysseus

Odysseus has amased quite the collection of ancient powerful artifacts, many of which bear the mark of the Well of the Furies. The Gloves of Hephaestus are the piece de resistance in his collection, and vital to your scheme.

Levels: 20-44

Powers

Bash Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Pulverize Melee, High Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Shatter Melee (Cone), Superior Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
This devastating attack Shatters a single opponent and really sends him flying.

Vulcan Clobber Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe -Resist(All), -Defense, Knockback
Your resistance and defense have been greatly lowered.

Crossbow Ranged, Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe Knockback
The Heavy Crossbow can knock down foes.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 )
Warriors are resistant to smashing and lethal damage and Knockback.

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain Resistance.

Named enemies

• Anton (Slasher Elite)
• Big Brutus (Smasher Elite)
• Blade King Caesar (Slasher Elite)
• Bronze (Slasher Elite)
• King Mace (Smasher Elite)
• Lukas Morakis (Slasher Elite)
• Mace Master (Smasher Elite)
• Orion (Smasher Elite)

Orion is a hunter, through and through, and rarely loses his prey.

• Pythagoras (Slasher Elite)
• Seneschal (Slasher Elite)
• Search Leader (Hewer Elite)
• Warrior Rearguard (Slasher Elite)

Historical

The Warriors faction underwent a complete redesign with Issue 28, Page 1: Legacy and given new models and enemy variations.

Related Badges

Legionnaire

You have shown the leaders of the Warriors who the real combatant is.

Smasher Elite

The Warriors respect those who fight.