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==Overview==
== Overview ==
The Night Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful and deadly assassins.
The Night Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful and deadly assassins.
Night Widows are trained in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and disguise.<br>
They spend most of their time in civilian clothes and assumed identities, ferreting out secrets or blackmailing business leaders into cooperating with Arachnos's designs.<br>
If assigned a mission that involves combat, the Night Widow has discretion to form a strike team composed of other Arachnos forces. (1)
This Arachnos Corps is under command of Ghost Widow (2)
'''NOTABLE NIGHT WIDOWS'''
[[File:Contact Small Ghost Widow.jpg|40px]] [[Ghost Widow]]<br>
Ghost Widow is the current leader of the Night Widows. When she was alive, Ghost Widow used to be one of them, but she was killed in action along her whole support squad in 1989. Her ghost started haunting the place shortly after. When Arachnos attempted to exorcize the ghost they realized her immense power and [[Lord Recluse]] ordered to recruit her for Arachnos.
[[File:Contact Small Nocturne.jpg|40px]] [[Night Widow Nocturne]]
Nocturne is known as the deadliest operative Arachnos has ever produced. Ruthless and arrogant, she has a relation of love/hate with [[Arbiter Sands]]. Both of them have been assigned to an Arachnos operation in the [[Paragon City]] zone of [[Overbrook]].
'''SOURCES'''
1 - CoH official site: signature villains, Ghost Widow.<br>
2 - Ghost Widow: Test the ceremony on Red Widow
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==Enemy Types==


===Minions===
== Enemy Types ==
 
=== Minions ===
 
==== Blood Widow ====
[[File:Blood Widow Minion.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Blood Widow}}]]
 
Blood Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.
 
''Levels: 25-33''
 
''Powers''
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Swipe.png|22px]]| Swipe| Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Strike.png|22px]]| Strike| Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Lunge.png|22px]]| Lunge| Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Lunge does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_PoisonDart.png|22px]]| Poison Dart| Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen| Poison Dart does moderate damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_CombatTrainingDefensive.png|22px]]| Combat Training| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|6%}}, +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance| You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved. }}
 
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==== Blood Widow ====
==== Blood Widow ====
[[Image:BloodWidow1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center">Blood Widow</div>]]
[[File:BloodwidowHigh.jpg|thumb|right|125px|{{center|Blood Widow (high)}}]]


Blood Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.
Blood Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.


''Levels:'' 25+
''Levels: 34-54''


''Powers''
''Powers''


{{Power|[[Image:Quills Lunge.png|22px]]| Poison Dart| Ranged, Light Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Regeneration| Poison Dart does light lethal damage to all your foes, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regneration rate. }}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Swipe.png|22px]]| Swipe| Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Strike.png|22px]]| Strike| Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Lunge.png|22px]]| Lunge| Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Lunge does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_PoisonDart.png|22px]]| Poison Dart| Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen| Poison Dart does moderate damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_DartBurst.png|22px]]| Dart Burst ''(Only Level 35 and up)''| Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen| Dart Burst does light lethal damage to foes in a 30 degree arc cone, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Quills Swipe.png|22px]]| Swipe| Melee, Light Damage, Lethal) Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery and movement speed. }}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_CombatTrainingDefensive.png|22px]]| Combat Training| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|6%}}, +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance| You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Quills Lunge.png|22px]]| Lunge| Melee, High Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Lunge forward stabbing and poisoning a targeted foe with a large Spine on your arm. Lunge deals moderate damage. Spine poison slows affected foes. }}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_Foresight.png|22px]]| Foresight ''(Only Level 35 and up)''| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|12%|12%|12%}}, +{{DamResVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|20}}, {{StatusResVal|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%}}, Scaling DMG Resistance| Widows who possess Foresight are resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization, Disorient, Confuse and Fear effects. Their precognition becomes clearer in times of duress, providing resistance to all damage types based on their current health, as well. They also have improved Defense, due to being able to see attacks slightly before they actually occur. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws Slash.png|22px]]| Slash ''(Only level X and up)''| Melee, High Damage,  Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Recharge, -Speed| You can energize and lash out with your arms, causing damage to all foes surrounding you. This attack also weakens the Speed of those struck. }}
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===Lieutenants===
=== Lieutenants ===


==== Blood Widow ====
==== Blood Widow ====
[[Image:BloodWidowLt1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center">Blood Widow</div>]]
[[File:Blood Widow Lt.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Blood Widow}}]]


Blood Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.
Blood Widows are [[Arachnos]]' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.
''Levels: 15-24''


''Powers''
''Powers''


{{Power|[[Image:Quills Lunge.png|22px]]| Poison Dart| Ranged, Light Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Regeneration| Poison Dart does light lethal damage to all your foes, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regneration rate. }}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Swipe.png|22px]]| Swipe| Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Lunge.png|22px]]| Lunge| Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Lunge does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_PoisonDart.png|22px]]| Poison Dart| Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen| Poison Dart does moderate damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Quills Swipe.png|22px]]| Swipe| Melee, Light Damage, Lethal) Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery and movement speed. }}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_CombatTrainingDefensive.png|22px]]| Combat Training| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|7.5%}}, +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance| You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Quills Lunge.png|22px]]| Lunge| Melee, High Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Lunge forward stabbing and poisoning a targeted foe with a large Spine on your arm. Lunge deals moderate damage. Spine poison slows affected foes. }}
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==== Night Widow ====
==== Night Widow ====
[[Image:NightWidow2.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Night Widow</div>]]
[[File:Night Widow Lt.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Night Widow}}]]


Night Widows are trained in stealth, infiltration, disguise and cold blooded murder. Most of their victims never see them coming.
Night Widows are trained in stealth, infiltration, disguise and cold blooded murder. Most of their victims never see them coming.
''Levels: 34-54''


''Powers''
''Powers''


{{Power|[[Image:Gadgets SmokeGrenade.png|22px]]| Smoke Grenade | Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), No Damage,  Foe -Perception, -Accuracy | The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit. }}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Strike.png|22px]]| Strike| Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Spin.png|22px]]| Spin| PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Spin does moderate lethal damage to all foes within an 8' radius of you, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_Slash.png|22px]]| Slash| Melee, Heavy DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Slash does extreme lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_Eviscerate.png|22px]]| Eviscerate| Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Eviscerate does superior lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_Slash.png|22px]]| Assassin's Slash| Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Slash does extreme lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_MentalBlast.png|22px]]| Mental Blast| Ranged, Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge| This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_PsychicScream.png|22px]]| Psychic Scream| Ranged (Cone), Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge| This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_SmokeGrenade.png|22px]]| Smoke Grenade| Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -Perception, -ToHit| The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTeamwork_Placate.png|22px]]| Placate| Melee, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide| Allow you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful Placate will also grant you stealth. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back. }}


{{Power|[[Image:PsychicBlast MentalBlast.png|22px]]| Mental Blast| Ranged, Psionic, Foe -Recharge| The basic psionic attack does moderate damage and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.}}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTeamwork_MaskPresence.png|22px]]| Mask Presence| Toggle: Self Stealth, +{{PosDefVal|2.5%|2.5%|2.5%}}| Mask Presence makes you almost impossible to detect. When you attack or are damaged while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and retain some bonus to Defense. }}


{{Power|[[Image:PsychicBlast PsychicScream.png|22px]]| Psychic Scream| (Ranged, Cone, Psionic) Foe -Recharge| This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.}}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_IndomitableWill.png|22px]]| Indomitable Will| Toggle: Self {{DamResVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|10}}, {{StatusProtVal|4.0|4.0|4.0|4.0|2.0|4.0|4.0}}| When you toggle on this power, it grants protection from Sleep, Disorient, Fear, Immobilize, Confusions, Repel, Knockback and Hold effects. Indomitable Will also grants moderate resistance to Psionic based attacks. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws ClawsStrike.png|22px]]| Strike| Melee, High Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.}}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_CombatTrainingDefensive.png|22px]]| Combat Training| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|7.5%}}, +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance| You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws Slash.png|22px]]| Slash| Melee, High  Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe -Recharge, -Speed|You can energize and lash out with your arms, causing damage to all foes surrounding you. This attack also weakens the Speed of those struck. }}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_Foresight.png|22px]]| Foresight| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|7.5%|7.5%|7.5%}}, +{{DamResVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|20}}, {{StatusResVal|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%}}, Scaling DMG Resistance| Widows who possess Foresight are resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization, Disorient, Confuse and Fear effects. Their precognition becomes clearer in times of duress, providing resistance to all damage types based on their current health, as well. They also have improved Defense, due to being able to see attacks slightly before they actually occur. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws SpinningClawsAttack.png|22px]]| Spin| Melee, Area of Effect, Moderate Damage, Lethal, Damage over Time, Toxic, Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Spin does moderate lethal damage to all foes within an 8' radius of you, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recharge rate and movement speed. }}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTeamwork_MentalTraining.png|22px]]| Mental Training| Auto: Self +Recharge, +SPD, +Res(Slow)| Your mental training allows you to focus your will, allowing you to move faster than normal, as well as resist slow effects. This power is always on and permanently increases your attack rate and movement speed. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Invisibility Stealth.png|22px]]| Stealth| Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense
| You blend into your environment and can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and have a bonus to Defense. While Invisible, your movement is Slowed.}}
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===Bosses===
=== Bosses ===


==== Night Widow ====
==== Night Widow ====
[[Image:NightWidow1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Night Widow</div>]]
[[File:Night Widow Boss.jpg|100px|thumb|{{center|Night Widow}}]]
Night Widows are trained in stealth, infiltration, disguise and cold blooded murder. Most of their victims never see them coming.
Night Widows are trained in stealth, infiltration, disguise and cold blooded murder. Most of their victims never see them coming.
''Levels: 21-33''


''Powers''
''Powers''


{{Power|[[Image:Gadgets SmokeGrenade.png|22px]]|Smoke Grenade |-Perception, -Accuracy| Your visual range and Accuracy have been reduced by the Smoke Grenade.}}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Strike.png|22px]]| Strike| Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:WidowTraining_Spin.png|22px]]| Spin| PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Spin does moderate lethal damage to all foes within an 8' radius of you, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}
 
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_Slash.png|22px]]| Slash| Melee, Heavy DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Slash does extreme lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}


{{Power|[[Image:PsychicBlast MentalBlast.png|22px]]|Mental Blast |-Recharge| The Mental Blast has slowed your attack rate.}}
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_Eviscerate.png|22px]]| Eviscerate ''(Only Level 25 and up)''| Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge| Eviscerate does superior lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed. }}


{{Power|[[Image:PsychicBlast PsychicScream.png|22px]]|Psychic Scream |-Recharge| The Psychic Scream has reduced your Attack rate.}}
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_MentalBlast.png|22px]]| Mental Blast| Ranged, Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge| This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws ClawsStrike.png|22px]]|Strike|Toxic, Damage over Time, Slow|The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed .}}
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_PsychicScream.png|22px]]| Psychic Scream| Ranged (Cone), Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge| This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws Slash.png|22px]]|Slash|Toxic, Damage over Time, Slow|The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed .}}
{{Power|[[File:NightWidowTraining_SmokeGrenade.png|22px]]| Smoke Grenade| Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -Perception, -ToHit| The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws SpinningClawsAttack.png|22px]]|Spin|Toxic, Damage over Time, Slow|The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed .}}
{{Power|[[File:WidowTeamwork_MaskPresence.png|22px]]| Mask Presence| Toggle: Self Stealth, +{{PosDefVal|2.5%|2.5%|2.5%}}| Mask Presence makes you almost impossible to detect. When you attack or are damaged while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and retain some bonus to Defense. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Claws Evicerate.png|22px]]|Eviscerate|Toxic, Damage over Time, Slow|The poison on the blade is slowly damaging you and slowing your attacks and movement speed .}}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_IndomitableWill.png|22px]]| Indomitable Will ''(Only Level 25 and up)''| Toggle: Self {{DamResVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|10}}, {{StatusProtVal|4.0|4.0|4.0|4.0|2.0|4.0|4.0}}| When you toggle on this power, it grants protection from Sleep, Disorient, Fear, Immobilize, Confusions, Repel, Knockback and Hold effects. Indomitable Will also grants moderate resistance to Psionic based attacks. }}


{{Power|[[Image:Invisibility Stealth.png|22px]]| Stealth| Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_CombatTrainingDefensive.png|22px]]| Combat Training| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|7.5%}}, +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance| You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved. }}
| You blend into your environment and can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and have a bonus to Defense. While Invisible, your movement is Slowed.}}


{{Power|[[Image:PsionicMastery MindOverBody.png|22px]]| Mental Training| Auto: +{{DamResVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|50}}, +{{TypeDefVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|20}}, +{{PosDefVal|30|20|25}}, +{{StatusProtVal|4.0|4.0|4.0|4.0}}, +{{StatusResVal|0|0|0|50}}, +ToHit (15%)| The Fortunata Night Widow is resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization and Disorient effects. They have improved Defense and Accuracy.}}
{{Power|[[File:Teamwork_Foresight.png|22px]]| Foresight| Auto: Self +{{PosDefVal|7.5%|7.5%|7.5%}}, +{{DamResVal|0|0|0|0|0|0|20}}, {{StatusResVal|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%|16.5%}}, Scaling DMG Resistance| Widows who possess Foresight are resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization, Disorient, Confuse and Fear effects. Their precognition becomes clearer in times of duress, providing resistance to all damage types based on their current health, as well. They also have improved Defense, due to being able to see attacks slightly before they actually occur. }}
 
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[[Category:Arachnos Enemies]]
[[Category:Arachnos Enemies]]
[[Category:Arachnos Lore]]

Latest revision as of 16:18, 19 March 2024

This article is about the enemy faction. For the Epic Archetype, see Arachnos Widow.

Overview

The Night Widows are Arachnos' beautiful and deadly assassins.

Night Widows are trained in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and disguise.
They spend most of their time in civilian clothes and assumed identities, ferreting out secrets or blackmailing business leaders into cooperating with Arachnos's designs.
If assigned a mission that involves combat, the Night Widow has discretion to form a strike team composed of other Arachnos forces. (1)

This Arachnos Corps is under command of Ghost Widow (2)


NOTABLE NIGHT WIDOWS


Contact Small Ghost Widow.jpg Ghost Widow
Ghost Widow is the current leader of the Night Widows. When she was alive, Ghost Widow used to be one of them, but she was killed in action along her whole support squad in 1989. Her ghost started haunting the place shortly after. When Arachnos attempted to exorcize the ghost they realized her immense power and Lord Recluse ordered to recruit her for Arachnos.


Contact Small Nocturne.jpg Night Widow Nocturne

Nocturne is known as the deadliest operative Arachnos has ever produced. Ruthless and arrogant, she has a relation of love/hate with Arbiter Sands. Both of them have been assigned to an Arachnos operation in the Paragon City zone of Overbrook.


SOURCES

1 - CoH official site: signature villains, Ghost Widow.
2 - Ghost Widow: Test the ceremony on Red Widow

Enemy Types

Minions

Blood Widow

Blood Widow

Blood Widows are Arachnos' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.

Levels: 25-33

Powers

WidowTraining Swipe.png Swipe Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Strike.png Strike Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Lunge.png Lunge Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Lunge does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining PoisonDart.png Poison Dart Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen
Poison Dart does moderate damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate.

Teamwork CombatTrainingDefensive.png Combat Training Auto: Self +Def( M6% ), +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance
You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved.


Blood Widow

Blood Widow (high)

Blood Widows are Arachnos' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.

Levels: 34-54

Powers

WidowTraining Swipe.png Swipe Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Strike.png Strike Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Lunge.png Lunge Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Lunge does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining PoisonDart.png Poison Dart Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen
Poison Dart does moderate damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate.

WidowTraining DartBurst.png Dart Burst (Only Level 35 and up) Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen
Dart Burst does light lethal damage to foes in a 30 degree arc cone, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate.

Teamwork CombatTrainingDefensive.png Combat Training Auto: Self +Def( M6% ), +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance
You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved.

Teamwork Foresight.png Foresight (Only Level 35 and up) Auto: Self +Def( M12% R12% A12% ), +Res( P20 ), Res( Ho 16.5% Im 16.5% St 16.5% Sl 16.5% Co 16.5% Fr 16.5% ), Scaling DMG Resistance
Widows who possess Foresight are resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization, Disorient, Confuse and Fear effects. Their precognition becomes clearer in times of duress, providing resistance to all damage types based on their current health, as well. They also have improved Defense, due to being able to see attacks slightly before they actually occur.


Lieutenants

Blood Widow

Blood Widow

Blood Widows are Arachnos' beautiful but deadly assassins. Pray you do not feel their kiss.

Levels: 15-24

Powers

WidowTraining Swipe.png Swipe Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Swipe does light lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Lunge.png Lunge Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Lunge does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining PoisonDart.png Poison Dart Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Regen
Poison Dart does moderate damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and reduces their regeneration rate.

Teamwork CombatTrainingDefensive.png Combat Training Auto: Self +Def( M7.5% ), +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance
You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved.


Night Widow

Night Widow

Night Widows are trained in stealth, infiltration, disguise and cold blooded murder. Most of their victims never see them coming.

Levels: 34-54

Powers

WidowTraining Strike.png Strike Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Spin.png Spin PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Spin does moderate lethal damage to all foes within an 8' radius of you, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining Slash.png Slash Melee, Heavy DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Slash does extreme lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining Eviscerate.png Eviscerate Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Eviscerate does superior lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining Slash.png Assassin's Slash Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Slash does extreme lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining MentalBlast.png Mental Blast Ranged, Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.

NightWidowTraining PsychicScream.png Psychic Scream Ranged (Cone), Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.

NightWidowTraining SmokeGrenade.png Smoke Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -Perception, -ToHit
The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit.

WidowTeamwork Placate.png Placate Melee, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Allow you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful Placate will also grant you stealth. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.

WidowTeamwork MaskPresence.png Mask Presence Toggle: Self Stealth, +Def( M2.5% R2.5% A2.5% )
Mask Presence makes you almost impossible to detect. When you attack or are damaged while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and retain some bonus to Defense.

Teamwork IndomitableWill.png Indomitable Will Toggle: Self Res( P10 ), Prot( Ho 4.0 Im 4.0 St 4.0 Sl 4.0 Kb 2.0 Co 4.0 Fr 4.0 )
When you toggle on this power, it grants protection from Sleep, Disorient, Fear, Immobilize, Confusions, Repel, Knockback and Hold effects. Indomitable Will also grants moderate resistance to Psionic based attacks.

Teamwork CombatTrainingDefensive.png Combat Training Auto: Self +Def( M7.5% ), +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance
You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved.

Teamwork Foresight.png Foresight Auto: Self +Def( M7.5% R7.5% A7.5% ), +Res( P20 ), Res( Ho 16.5% Im 16.5% St 16.5% Sl 16.5% Co 16.5% Fr 16.5% ), Scaling DMG Resistance
Widows who possess Foresight are resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization, Disorient, Confuse and Fear effects. Their precognition becomes clearer in times of duress, providing resistance to all damage types based on their current health, as well. They also have improved Defense, due to being able to see attacks slightly before they actually occur.

WidowTeamwork MentalTraining.png Mental Training Auto: Self +Recharge, +SPD, +Res(Slow)
Your mental training allows you to focus your will, allowing you to move faster than normal, as well as resist slow effects. This power is always on and permanently increases your attack rate and movement speed.


Bosses

Night Widow

Night Widow

Night Widows are trained in stealth, infiltration, disguise and cold blooded murder. Most of their victims never see them coming.

Levels: 21-33

Powers

WidowTraining Strike.png Strike Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Strike does high lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

WidowTraining Spin.png Spin PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Spin does moderate lethal damage to all foes within an 8' radius of you, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining Slash.png Slash Melee, Heavy DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Slash does extreme lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining Eviscerate.png Eviscerate (Only Level 25 and up) Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -SPD, -Recharge
Eviscerate does superior lethal damage to your foe, then poisons them. The poison does toxic damage over time and slows their recovery rate and movement speed.

NightWidowTraining MentalBlast.png Mental Blast Ranged, Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.

NightWidowTraining PsychicScream.png Psychic Scream Ranged (Cone), Heavy DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.

NightWidowTraining SmokeGrenade.png Smoke Grenade Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -Perception, -ToHit
The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit.

WidowTeamwork MaskPresence.png Mask Presence Toggle: Self Stealth, +Def( M2.5% R2.5% A2.5% )
Mask Presence makes you almost impossible to detect. When you attack or are damaged while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and retain some bonus to Defense.

Teamwork IndomitableWill.png Indomitable Will (Only Level 25 and up) Toggle: Self Res( P10 ), Prot( Ho 4.0 Im 4.0 St 4.0 Sl 4.0 Kb 2.0 Co 4.0 Fr 4.0 )
When you toggle on this power, it grants protection from Sleep, Disorient, Fear, Immobilize, Confusions, Repel, Knockback and Hold effects. Indomitable Will also grants moderate resistance to Psionic based attacks.

Teamwork CombatTrainingDefensive.png Combat Training Auto: Self +Def( M7.5% ), +ACC, +Res(Debuff ToHit), Scaling DMG Resistance
You are more evasive to melee attacks and your accuracy is improved.

Teamwork Foresight.png Foresight Auto: Self +Def( M7.5% R7.5% A7.5% ), +Res( P20 ), Res( Ho 16.5% Im 16.5% St 16.5% Sl 16.5% Co 16.5% Fr 16.5% ), Scaling DMG Resistance
Widows who possess Foresight are resistant to Psionic Damage, as well as Sleep, Hold, Immobilization, Disorient, Confuse and Fear effects. Their precognition becomes clearer in times of duress, providing resistance to all damage types based on their current health, as well. They also have improved Defense, due to being able to see attacks slightly before they actually occur.


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