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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


'''Babbage''' is a [[Giant Monster]] for the [[Clockwork]].  
'''Babbage''' is a [[Giant Monster]] for the [[Clockwork]].  


Babbage can be found in the northern area of [[Boomtown]] and appears in [[Skyway City]] during the [[Synapse Task Force]].
Babbage can be found in the northern area of [[Boomtown]] and appears as an ambush during the [[Synapse Task Force]].
 
According to the [http://web.archive.org/web/20071024195705/http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/giant_monsters.html City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide], Babbage appears in Boomtown every 4 to 6 hours. This guide was written before [[Issue 8]], which expressly increased the spawn rate. The current rate is unknown, but is definitely greater than the listed rate.


According to the [http://cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/giant_monsters.html City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide], Babbage appears in Boomtown every 4 to 6 hours.  This guide was written before [[Issue 8]], which expressly increased the spawn rate. The current rate is unknown, but is definitely greater than the listed rate.
Babbage can be spawned in other zones from the ambush during the Synapse Task Force by using various powers such as the [[Ouroboros Portal]] or the [[Pocket D VIP Pass]] and then traveling to the zone where the players might want to spawn it. However, not all zones will allow Babbage to be spawned.


== Description ==
== Description ==


For reasons unknown, [[The Clockwork King]] created this giant automaton and loosed it upon Boomtown. Babbage seems chiefly interested in collecting metal scrap for its King, though it also fervently defends its territory from any hero incursions.
For reasons unknown, [[The Clockwork King]] created this giant automaton and loosed it upon Boomtown. Babbage seems chiefly interested in collecting metal scrap for its King, though it also fervently defends its territory from any hero incursions.
== Strategy ==
No one takes on any [[Giant Monster]] alone so once found a team needs to be formed to tackle Babbage.  Team make up will vary depending on who is available and interested in assisting but ideally a combination of damage dealers (Scrappers/Blasters), Buff/DeBuff/Healers (Controllers/Defenders) and a good Tank to hold Aggro make the task a lot easier. 


Side Kicks .. Side Kicking to increase damage really isn't necessary since all Giant Monsters take and deal damage based on their Skill level rating and the skill level of those attacking them. So a 50 level Scrapper that takes a 15 level Blaster as a Side Kick may increase the damage of that players attacks but the GM now hits that side kick like they were a 49 level not a 15 (no advantage gained at all). Side kicking a Defender or Controller with any sort of healing aura, on the other hand, does significantly increase the potential healing power.
== Powers ==
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_LightningBolt.png|22px]]| Lightning Bolt| Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe -End, -Recovery| The Clockwork can send a large blast of electrical energy at a foe. Lightning bolt deals good damage and also drains some Endurance. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_BallLightning.png|22px]]| Ball Lightning| Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -End, -Recovery| Hurls a highly charged ball of lightning that explodes on contact. Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area and also drains some Endurance from each target it hits. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_ShortCircuit.png|22px]]| Short Circuit| PBAoE, Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -End, -Recovery, Special vs. Robots| Releases a burst of electrical energy around you, shocking all nearby foes. This highly accurate discharge deals Moderate damage over time, drains a lot of Endurance from the targets and renders them unable to recover Endurance for quite a while. Additionally, Short Circuit deals extra damage to most robots and mechanical foes. Short Circuit is very effective when used with your other Endurance draining powers. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_TelsaCage.png|22px]]| Tesla Cage| Ranged (Chain AoE), Heavy DMG(Energy), Foe Hold, -End, -Recovery| Tesla Cage confines the target in an electrical prison. The target is overwhelmed by the electrical charge and is left helpless and can be attacked. The target is drained of some Endurance. You can unleash static with Tesla Cage as electricity will jump off your main target and shock others nearby! }}
 
{{Power|[[File:ElectricalBolt_LightningStorm.png|22px]]| Lightning Field| Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -End| You have been trapped by Babbage's Lightning Field. You are taking minor damage over time and being drained of endurance. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:Robotics_BuildRobotArmy.png|22px]]| Summon Clockwork| Summon 3 Sprockets| Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side. }}


* A Rad/Rad Defender provides heals for the team and debuffs the GM making it easier to hit
{{Power|[[File:Invulnerability_DullPain.png|22px]]| Colossal| Scaling MaxHP (Special)| Giant Monsters have significant amounts of health- a number of people will likely need to work together to take this foe down! }}
* An Emp/___ Defender or ___/EMP controller provides additional healing, buffs and with the more powerful Heal Others power they possess can keep the Tanker alive while he/she holds aggro
* Any Tank or Warshade/Peacebringer in "TANK" mode that taunts will focus melee attacks away from other members of the team.


A five character team I was on that consisting of four (4) controllers with a variety of heals, buffs and debuffs and one Tank took on Babbage in Boomtown and defeated the GM in approximately fifteen minutes [[User:Taxibot Sara2.0|Taxibot Sara2.0]] 16:27, 6 May 2008 (UTC)Taxibot Sara2.0  So if you can't find any Scrappers or Blasters don't panic.
{{Power|[[File:Invulnerability_ToughHide.png|22px]]| Resistance| {{DamResVal|0|25|0|0|0|0|25|p=-}}| [[Archvillain Resistance|Monster resistance]]. }}


== Badge ==
== Badge ==
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* Babbage's [[Clockwork#Babbage|Clockwork]] profile for a list of its powers
* Babbage's [[Clockwork#Babbage|Clockwork]] profile for a list of its powers
* [[Babbage (Psychic)]]
* [[Babbage (Psychic)]]
* [[Giant Monster Guide]]
* Charles '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbage Babbage]''' - an English mathematician, philosopher, and mechanical engineer who invented the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex designs.
* Charles '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbage Babbage]''' - an English mathematician, philosopher, and mechanical engineer who invented the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex designs.


[[Category:Giant Monsters]]
[[Category:Giant Monsters]]

Latest revision as of 21:19, 3 August 2024

Babbage, running loose in Boomtown

Overview

Babbage is a Giant Monster for the Clockwork.

Babbage can be found in the northern area of Boomtown and appears as an ambush during the Synapse Task Force.

According to the City of Heroes Giant Monster Guide, Babbage appears in Boomtown every 4 to 6 hours. This guide was written before Issue 8, which expressly increased the spawn rate. The current rate is unknown, but is definitely greater than the listed rate.

Babbage can be spawned in other zones from the ambush during the Synapse Task Force by using various powers such as the Ouroboros Portal or the Pocket D VIP Pass and then traveling to the zone where the players might want to spawn it. However, not all zones will allow Babbage to be spawned.

Description

For reasons unknown, The Clockwork King created this giant automaton and loosed it upon Boomtown. Babbage seems chiefly interested in collecting metal scrap for its King, though it also fervently defends its territory from any hero incursions.

Powers

ElectricalBolt LightningBolt.png Lightning Bolt Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe -End, -Recovery
The Clockwork can send a large blast of electrical energy at a foe. Lightning bolt deals good damage and also drains some Endurance.

ElectricalBolt BallLightning.png Ball Lightning Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -End, -Recovery
Hurls a highly charged ball of lightning that explodes on contact. Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area and also drains some Endurance from each target it hits.

ElectricalBolt ShortCircuit.png Short Circuit PBAoE, Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -End, -Recovery, Special vs. Robots
Releases a burst of electrical energy around you, shocking all nearby foes. This highly accurate discharge deals Moderate damage over time, drains a lot of Endurance from the targets and renders them unable to recover Endurance for quite a while. Additionally, Short Circuit deals extra damage to most robots and mechanical foes. Short Circuit is very effective when used with your other Endurance draining powers.

ElectricalBolt TelsaCage.png Tesla Cage Ranged (Chain AoE), Heavy DMG(Energy), Foe Hold, -End, -Recovery
Tesla Cage confines the target in an electrical prison. The target is overwhelmed by the electrical charge and is left helpless and can be attacked. The target is drained of some Endurance. You can unleash static with Tesla Cage as electricity will jump off your main target and shock others nearby!

ElectricalBolt LightningStorm.png Lightning Field Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -End
You have been trapped by Babbage's Lightning Field. You are taking minor damage over time and being drained of endurance.

Robotics BuildRobotArmy.png Summon Clockwork Summon 3 Sprockets
Babbage can summon a minion to fight at his side.

Invulnerability DullPain.png Colossal Scaling MaxHP (Special)
Giant Monsters have significant amounts of health- a number of people will likely need to work together to take this foe down!

Invulnerability ToughHide.png Resistance Res( L25 P-25 )
Monster resistance.

Badge

Defeating Babbage awards the Clockstopper Badge.

Badge

You have defeated Babbage, one of the greatest works of the Clockwork King.

See Also