Winter Horde

Overview

The Winter Horde are an enemy group in City of Heroes and City of Villains. This horde of ice beasts only spawns during special events; it doesn't appear in missions and can't be found in outdoor zones at other times.

Background

There is no official background about this group at this time.

Enemy Types

Minions

Frostling

Frostling

This small creature is made up of snow and malice. Frostlings are the weakest servants of the Winter Lord.

Powers

Ice Bolt Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Frostling has slowed your attack and movement speed.

Frost Melee (Cone), High DoT(Cold), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Frostling has slowed your attack and movement speed as you take some cold damage over time.

Resistance Res( L20 F-20 C20 E-20 )
Resistance.

Northern Light

Even the purest of light can be corrupted by Lord Winter's Power!

Powers

Energy Flight Self Fly
Flight

Northern Light's Bolt Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
The Northern Light's Bolt has weakened your Defenses!

Northern Light's Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback, -DEF
The Northern Light's Blast has weakened your Defenses!

Northern Light's Scatter Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
The Northern Light's Scatter has weakened your Defenses!

Northern Light's Detonation Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback, -DEF
The Northern Light's Detonation has weakened your Defenses!

Positioning Positioning: Self Afraid
Bright Novas prefer to attack from the air, and will flee if attacked in melee.

Resistance Res( L20 F-20 C20 E-20 )
Resistance.

Lieutenants

Blight

Blight

A Blight is a Frostling that has served the Winter Lord long and successfully enough to be granted additional power.

Powers

Chilblain Ranged, Moderate DoT(Cold), Foe Immobilize, -Speed, -Recharge, -Fly
You are immobilized, our attack and movement speed has been slowed, and you cannot fly.

Ice Bolt Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Frostling has slowed your attack and movement speed.

Ice Blast Ranged, High DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Blight has slowed your attack and movement speed.

Frozen Fists Melee, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Blight has slowed your attack and movement speed.

Resistance Res( L20 F-20 C20 E-20 )
Resistance.

Bosses

Snow Beast

Snow Beast

Snow Beasts are the most powerful creatures in service to the Winter Lord. They desire nothing more than to freeze everything they come into contact with.

Powers

Ice Blast Ranged, High DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Snowbeast has slowed your attack and movement speed.

Freeze Ray Ranged, Minor DMG(Cold), Foe Hold
You are Held in a block of ice.

Frost Breath Ranged (Cone), High DoT(Cold), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Snowbeast has slowed your attack and movement speed as you take some cold damage over time.

Frozen Fists Melee, Moderate DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
The Snowbeast has slowed your attack and movement speed.

Winter Storm Auto: PBAoE, Foe -Resist(Cold)
The Winter Storm significantly reduces your resistance to cold damage.

Resistance Res( L20 F-20 C20 E-20 )
Resistance.

Giant Monsters

Winter Lord

Winter Lord

This is a manifestation of the Winter Lord. He is a creature of ancient power that wishes to bring eternal winter to the land. If he is ever allowed a permanent foothold in our world, endless night will fall.

Powers

Foot Stomp PBAoE, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
The Winter Lord shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

Greater Ice Sword Melee (Cone), High DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -SPD
Your mastery of Ice allows you to create an enhanced blade of solid ice that deals above average damage. Being hit by the Greater Ice Sword will Slow a villain's attack and movement speed, due to the intense chill.

Ice Blast Ranged, High DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and Slows their attacks and movement for a time. Slower recharge than Ice Bolt, but more damage.

Freeze Ray Ranged, Heavy DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Freeze Ray encases your foe in a block of ice, holding him helpless in place for a while. While frozen, your foe will take Cold damage over time.

Blizzard Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Cold/Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -ToHit, -SPD, -Recharge
The Blizzard is slowing you as it rips you to sheds. Get out!

Cold Snap Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -Recharge, -SPD
You blast forth a wide cone of chilling air that dramatically slows the enemies' movement and attack rate and might leave nearby foes trembling.

Ice Slick Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Cold), Foe Knockdown, -SPD, -Jump
You are on an Ice Slick. Your movement is slowed, and you might fall.

Frostbite (Only Levels 1-17) Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DoT(Cold), Foe Immobilize, -SPD, -Recharge, -Fly
Immobilizes a group of foes in icy traps. Deals minimal Cold damage over time and slightly Slows the targets. Slower and less damaging than Chilblain, but can capture multiple targets. More resilient foes may only be Slowed.

Flash Freeze (Only Level 18 and up) High-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DMG(Cold), Foe Sleep
You can Flash Freeze a large patch of ground beneath a targeted foe, instantly forming dozens of deadly ice shards that do Cold damage to all enemies in the area. The victims are left trapped within the icicles, but can break free if disturbed. Only targets near the ground can be affected.

Snow Men (Only Level 18 and up) Summon 3 Frostlings, 2 Blights, 1 Snow Beast
Summons Snow Men.

Ice Shield Self +Res( S50 L50 C50 E50 N50 P50 T50 ), Prot( Ho 17.3 Im 20.76 St 17.3 Sl 17.3 Kb 100 ), +Regen, +Recovery
When the Winter Lord is about to die, it puts up this Ice Shield which grants almost total Resistance to all damage types except Fire.

Chill Toggle: PBAoE, Foe -Recharge, -SPD, -DMG
The Winter Lord is so cold, your attack rate and movement speed is reduced just being near it.

Winter Storm Auto: PBAoE, Foe -Resist(Cold)
The Winter Storm significantly reduces your resistance to cold damage.

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!

Resistance Res( L20 F-20 C30 E-20 )
Monster resistance.

Winter Guardian

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This manifestation of Lord Winter exists to protect his master from taking any damage. While he stands, Lord Winter is immune to all forms of damage. In this way, he aids Lord Winter's cause of bringing endless night to our world.

Powers

Foot Stomp PBAoE, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
The Winter Lord shakes the very Earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

Greater Ice Sword Melee (Cone), High DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -SPD
Your mastery of Ice allows you to create an enhanced blade of solid ice that deals above average damage. Being hit by the Greater Ice Sword will Slow a villain's attack and movement speed, due to the intense chill.

Ice Blast Ranged, High DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and Slows their attacks and movement for a time. Slower recharge than Ice Bolt, but more damage.

Freeze Ray Ranged, Heavy DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Freeze Ray encases your foe in a block of ice, holding him helpless in place for a while. While frozen, your foe will take Cold damage over time.

Blizzard Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Cold/Lethal), Foe Knockdown, -ToHit, -SPD, -Recharge
The Blizzard is slowing you as it rips you to sheds. Get out!

Cold Snap Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -Recharge, -SPD
You blast forth a wide cone of chilling air that dramatically slows the enemies' movement and attack rate and might leave nearby foes trembling.

Ice Slick Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Cold), Foe Knockdown, -SPD, -Jump
You are on an Ice Slick. Your movement is slowed, and you might fall.

Flash Freeze High-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DMG(Cold), Foe Sleep
You can Flash Freeze a large patch of ground beneath a targeted foe, instantly forming dozens of deadly ice shards that do Cold damage to all enemies in the area. The victims are left trapped within the icicles, but can break free if disturbed. Only targets near the ground can be affected.

Snow Men Summon 3 Frostlings, 2 Blights, 1 Snow Beast
Summons Snow Men.

Ice Shield Self +Res( S50 L50 C50 E50 N50 P50 T50 ), Prot( Ho 17.3 Im 20.76 St 17.3 Sl 17.3 Kb 100 ), +Regen, +Recovery
When the Winter Lord is about to die, it puts up this Ice Shield which grants almost total Resistance to all damage types except Fire.

Chill Toggle: PBAoE, Foe -Recharge, -SPD, -DMG
The Winter Lord is so cold, your attack rate and movement speed is reduced just being near it.

Winter Storm Auto: PBAoE, Foe -Resist(Cold)
The Winter Storm significantly reduces your resistance to cold damage.

Resistance Res( L20 F-20 C30 E-20 )
Monster resistance.

Lord of Winter

Lord Winter

Lord Winter

Main Article: Lord Winter

The Winter Horde answers to Lord Winter, he has finally revealed himself in an attempt to lure heroes and villains to an icy grave.

Powers

Foot Stomp PBAoE Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
The Winter Lord shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

Greater Ice Sword Melee (Cone), High DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -SPD
Your mastery of Ice allows you to create an enhanced blade of solid ice that deals above average damage. Being hit by the Greater Ice Sword will Slow a villain's attack and movement speed, due to the intense chill.

Ice Blast Ranged, High DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and Slows their attacks and movement for a time. Slower recharge than Ice Bolt, but more damage.

Freeze Ray Ranged, Heavy DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Freeze Ray encases your foe in a block of ice, holding him helpless in place for a while. While frozen, your foe will take Cold damage over time.

Blizzard Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Cold), Foe Knockdown, -ToHit, -SPD, -Recharge
The Blizzard is slowing you as it rips you to sheds. Get out!

Dawn Strike PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback, -DEF
You can explode in a tremendous blast of northern energy, sending nearby foes flying and reducing their defense. Dawn Strike deals massive damage to all nearby foes.

Icy Tomb Ranged, Heavy DoT(Cold), Foe Absolute Hold, -SPD, -Recharge, -DEF, -Resist(All)
This power can Hold your opponent frozen solid in a block of ice. The victim can be attacked and will remain frozen and helpless. After the ice thaws, the victim emerges chilled and Slowed.

Winter's Grasp Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Hold, -SPD, -Recharge, -DEF, -Resist(All)
You have been frozen solid by Lord Winter's grasp! Your defense and resistance has been reduced.

Snow Men Summon 6 Snow Men
Lord Winter coalesces seemingly normal snow into three Frostlings, two Blights, and a Snow Beast.

Northern Lights Summon 5 Northern Lights
You manifest 5 spheres of light from your northern essence. These spheres will follow you until they detect an enemy target. The Northern Lights will then zero in on their targets and attack.

Energy Absorption PBAoE, Foe -End, Self +End, +DEF(Smash, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative), +Res(Slow)
Activating this power draws moisture directly from the bodies of all nearby foes, draining their Endurance. Each foe you draw moisture from adds to your own Endurance as well as Defense to all attacks except psionics. The first foe you absorb grants the highest Defense bonus, and you can absorb up to 10 foes. In addition to Defense, Energy Absorption also grants you resistance to Slow effects. If there are no foes within range, this power will fail.

Winter Storm Auto: PBAoE, Foe -Resist(Cold)
The Winter Storm significantly reduces your resistance to cold damage.

Colossal Auto: Self +MaxHP
Giant Monsters have significant amounts of health- a number of people will likely need to work together to take this foe down!

Resistance Res( S70 L70 F30 C90 E30 N70 P70 T70 )
Monster resistance.

Named Enemies

• Winter Guard and Winter Lord (Snow Beasts) - Found in the Rescue Baby New Year from Snaptooth! mission from Father Time during the Winter Events of 2006-2009.

Related Badges

Cold Warrior

You have defeated 100 of the living snow creatures who plague Paragon City.

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You have defeated 100 of the living snow creatures who plagued the Rogue Isles.

Frozen Fury

You helped defeat a manifestation of the Winter Lord, who brought his cold wrath to chill your hometown.

Lord of Winter / Lady of Winter

You helped thwart Lord Winter's scheme to turn your hometown into an icy wasteland.

Snowbeast

You now can summon a Snowbeast minion in the Arena pet battles.