Council
Overview
The Council is one of the main factions in the City of Heroes universe. A paramilitary force with a vast web of resources, an army of superhuman soldiers, legions of killer automatons and an extraterrestrial alliance. Despite their regular use of conventional weapons, the Council is able to keep under its control whole zones by itself and should not be underestimated. This villain group is present in City of Heroes in force, being found in many zones in Paragon City, mostly between levels 10 and 40. They can be found in City of Villains in much lesser numbers, due to their feud with the ruling power in the Rogue Isles, Arachnos.
Background
The Council official info ( Copied from the City of Heroes official website [1]):
The shadowy brain trust known as the Council has become a major player in Paragon City only recently, but their roots stretch back through more than six decades of trickery, intrigue, and lies. After their recent coup, the Council is ready to take Paragon City by storm, starting from their base on Striga Isle.
This island off the coast of Paragon City has never been the most savory of environments, but with the addition of the Council, Striga’s gotten a lot worse. The Warriors and the Family are still in nominal control of portions of the island, but a vast chunk of it is dedicated to the biggest and most well defended villain base the heroes of Paragon have ever seen. The base is built around a massive volcano on the easternmost edge of the island. Rumors indicate that the smoking volcano may in fact be dormant, and that fantastic experiments may be going on inside.
In addition to their large holdings on Striga Isle, the Council has another ace up its sleeve: their alliance with the Nictus. These evil aliens have been partnered with the Council since its formative years in the aftermath of World War II. Two of the group’s most feared leaders are humans fused with Nictus energy beings: Requiem and Arakhn. Though Requiem is known to be a somewhat bitter servant of the Council, Arakhn, by all appearances, is a loyal soldier. Her experimentation with the use of Nictus fragments has resulted in many new warriors within the Council’s ranks—including the Galaxy troops, whose dark energy attacks are deadly.
At the heart of the Council is The Center, a man whose powers are shrouded in mystery. Some rumors indicate that the Center has powerful psychic abilities, while others suggest he is nothing more than a ruthless and brilliant strategist. One thing is certain: he has built his Council into a threat that can only be torn apart by the bravest inhabitants of the City of Heroes.
Weapon Unlocked
When a Assault Rifle Blaster or Corruptor or Mercenaries Mastermind defeats 200 Council they unlock Council Assault Weapon and Council SMG
Villain Types
Subgroups
- Nebula Outer Band
- Penumbra Outer Band
- Vortex Outer Band
- Council Robots
- Vampyri
- War Wolves
- Galaxy Soldiers
- Ascendants
Named Enemies
Galaxy Quantum (Minion)
The Galaxy band of the Council has been trained by Arakhn in stealth and infiltration. The have also been conditioned by Kheldian mind control techniques to be loyal to her above all others. That weapon he carries is obviously Nictus technology, and probably deadly against Kheldian energy signatures.
Powers
Quantum Array Gun Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, Special vs. Peacebringers/Warshades
Your attack and Movement rate have been slowed by the Quantum Array Gun.
Star Punch Melee, Light DMG(Negative/Smash), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, -SPD
The Star Punch is a moderate melee attack that releases Nictus Dark Energy on impact, which can Disorient foes, and slows a targets attack and movement speed.
Absorption Auto: Self +Res( E12 N12 )
Galaxy soldiers have a natural mild resistance to Energy and Negative Energy damage. This Auto power is always on and costs no Endurance.
Galaxy Adjutant Quantum (Lieutenant)
The Galaxy band of the Council has been trained by Arakhn in stealth and infiltration. The have also been conditioned by Kheldian mind control techniques to be loyal to her above all others. That weapon he carries is obviously Nictus technology, and probably deadly against Kheldian energy signatures.
Powers
Quantum Array Gun Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, Special vs. Peacebringers/Warshades
Your attack and Movement rate have been slowed by the Quantum Array Gun.
Star Punch Melee, Light DMG(Negative/Smash), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, -SPD
The Star Punch is a moderate melee attack that releases Nictus Dark Energy on impact, which can Disorient foes, and slows a targets attack and movement speed.
Absorption Auto: Self +Res( E15 N15 )
Galaxy soldiers have a natural mild resistance to Energy and Negative Energy damage. This Auto power is always on and costs no Endurance.
Vortex Intern (Lieutenant)
This Vortex Adjutant made a bet with his commanding officer that if he could take out heroes with a sidearm and raw physicality, he'd get the promotion to the rank of Elite. Let's see how well that turns out for him.
Powers
Thunder Kick Melee, Light DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can Disorient your target.
Crane Kick Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a slow, high damage kick that will likely knock your target back.
Crippling Axe Kick Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Immobilize, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a Crippling Axe Kick that deals superior smashing damage, reduces the targets defense, may Immobilize, and Slowing their run speed. Crippling Axe Kick may also knock some flying entities out of the sky.
Automatic Pistol Ranged, Light DMG(Lethal)
Small caliber side arm.
Galaxy Archon Quantum (Boss)
The Galaxy band of the Council has been trained by Arakhn in stealth and infiltration. The have also been conditioned by Kheldian mind control techniques to be loyal to her above all others. That weapon he carries is obviously Nictus technology, and probably deadly against Kheldian energy signatures.
Powers
Quantum Array Gun Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, Special vs. Peacebringers/Warshades
Your attack and Movement rate have been slowed by the Quantum Array Gun.
Star Punch Melee, Light DMG(Negative/Smash), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, -SPD
The Star Punch is a moderate melee attack that releases Nictus Dark Energy on impact, which can Disorient foes, and slows a targets attack and movement speed.
Absorption Auto: Self +Res( E15 N15 )
Galaxy soldiers have a natural mild resistance to Energy and Negative Energy damage. This Auto power is always on and costs no Endurance.
Elite Bosses
Lt. Blechley
Main Article: Lt. Blechley
Though the Vampyri of the Council are not undead, they are certainly monsters. Lt. Blechley is typical of them. His body has been modified by grotesque surgeries and chemical treatments into a super-human killing machine, and his mind has been altered to match. It's no wonder Old Man Marcone didn't allow them in Port Oakes.
Levels: 6-12
Powers
Pummel Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Vampyri brawling attacks.
Shadow Punch Melee, Light DMG(Negative/Smash), Foe -ToHit
You wrap your fists with Negative Energy channeled from the Netherworlds, then perform a quick punch that deals minor damage. Shadow Punches cloud the target's vision, lowering his chance to hit for a short time.
Siphon Life Melee, Superior DMG(Negative), Foe -ToHit, Self Heal
You tap the power of the Netherworld and create a life transferring conduit between a foe and yourself. This will transfer Hit Points from your enemy to yourself. Foes Siphoned in this manner have their chance to hit reduced.
Gloom Ranged, High DoT(Negative), -ToHit
Gloom slowly drains a target of life, while reducing their chance to hit. Slower than Dark Blast, but deals more damage over time.
Life Drain Ranged, High DMG(Negative), Foe -ToHit, Self Heal
You can tap the power of the Netherworld to steal some life from a target foe and reduce their chance to hit. Some of that stolen life is transferred to you in the form of Hit Points.
Tenebrous Tentacles Ranged (Cone), Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -ToHit
You can create a cone shaped rift to the Netherworld that allows its native creatures to slip their oily Tentacles into our reality. These creatures will snare all foes within range, Immobilizing them while the Tentacles drain their life and reduce their chance to hit.
Mesmerize Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep
Mesmerize painfully assails a target with psychic energy, rendering them unconscious. The target will remain asleep for some time, but will awaken if attacked.
Reconstruction Self Heal, +Res(Toxic)
Through perfect control of your body, you can concentrate for a few moments and heal yourself. The effects of Reconstruction also leaves you resistant to Toxic damage for a while.
Fast Healing Auto: Self +Regen, +Res(Regen Debuff)
You heal Hit Points at a faster rate than normal. This power is always on.
Council War Walker
Vandal and his engineers from the Council spent months during the Praetorian war engineering their own War Walkers. Now, their plans have finally come to light, and the Council intends to show the world their new, overwhelming force, with their new mass-produced War Walkers.
Levels: 21-54
Powers
Foot Stomp PBAoE, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Disorient
The Warwalker can slam its mighty fists into the ground causing heavy damage as well as knocking down and disorienting its targets.
Smash Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Disorient
The War Walker's fists pack a wallop. They deal smashing damage, can knockdown and disorient their foes.
Pummel Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Disorient
The War Walker's fists pack a wallop. They deal smashing damage, can knockdown and disorient their foes.
Particle Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regeneration, -Resist(All)
The War Walker's attacks deal energy damage and reduce their target's damage resistance and regeneration rate for a short time.
Particle Burst Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regeneration, -Resist(All)
The War Walker's attacks deal energy damage and reduce their target's damage resistance and regeneration rate for a short time.
Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Heavy DMG(Energy), Foe -Regeneration, -Resist(All)
The War Walker's attacks deal energy damage and reduce their target's damage resistance and regeneration rate for a short time.
Nano Reconstruction Self Heal
The Warwalker can heal themselves for a substantial amount of health.
The Harder They Fall Post Death Special: PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash), Foe Knockdown, Disorient
When the Warwalker is defeated they will often explode dealing moderate damage to everyone nearby.
Resistance Prot( Kb 50 Fr 50 )
Resistance
Resistance Res( S50 L50 F20 C20 E50 N20 ), Prot( Kb 50 )
Resistance
Bulwark
Main Article: Bulwark
This monstrosity of a Mech Man was made using the same technology that powers Citadel. It is no fit legacy for the heroic android, and must be destroyed.
Levels: 25-34
Powers
Cybernetic Blade Melee, Heavy DMG(Lethal)
A Cybernetic Blade is a powerful lethal attack.
Power Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
The Zenith Mech's Blast sends a focused beam of energy that can knock foes back.
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 of effect, and drains some Endurance from each target it hits.
Resistance Res( S-20 L50 F20 C20 E20 N20 P50 T20 ), Prot( Sl 100 Kb 4.0 Fr 100 )
Resistance
Injured Vandal
The fiend known as Vandal was once a humble tinkerer named Othman Doul. In the late 1930s, the villain Requiem recognized Doul's usefulness and recruited him to produce the fabulous machinery that powers the Council's arsenal. Othman was happy to oblige, since it meant he could indulge his scientific curiosity without restraint. Over the years, Vandal has mechanically augmented himself to prolong his lifespan. Now, he seeks to advance his own position within the Council by pushing his terrible technology ever farther.
Levels: 29-44
Powers
Power Blast Ranged, Moderate Energy/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.
Power Shot Ranged, Light Energy/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Zenith Mech's Blast sends a focused beam of energy that can knock foes back.
Missile Launch Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Light Lethal Damage, Moderate Damage over Time(Fire), Foe Knockback
Vandal can launch small missiles at long range.
Power Thrust Melee, Light Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A focused attack that violently shoves the target and sends him flying. Deals minimal damage, but can be very effective.
Whirling Hands Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Energy/Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
A Whirling Hands attack from the Hero has Disoriented you.
Total Focus Melee, High Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient, Taunt
Total Focus is complete mastery over Energy Melee. This is a very slow, but incredibly devastating attack that can knock out most opponents, leaving them Disoriented. Due to the exhausting nature of Total Focus, recharge time is very long.
Drill Strike Point Blank Area of Effect, Light Damage over Time(Smash), Foe Knockup
PBAoE Moderate DMG(Smashing). Vandal has been working on refitting his abilities to be able to crack open the ground in the hunt for rare earth elements. Note that Drill Strike is unaffected by Recharge Time or Arc changes.
EM Pulse Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Hold, -Regeneration, -Endurance
You are Held by the EMP Pulse and your Regeneration Rate is reduced.
Overload Self Def( S30 L30 F30 C30 E30 N30 ), +Recovery, +MaxHP, Resist(-Defense)
You can Overload your Energy Aura and dramatically improve your defense to all attack types except Psionic Attacks. Overload also grants you high resistance to Defense Debuffs. This Energy Aura is so powerful, that it can even absorb some damage, effectively increasing your Max Hit Points, However, when Overload wears off, you are left drained of all Endurance and unable to Recover Endurance for a while.
Resistance Res( S20 L20 E-20 P30 )
Archvillain resistance.
Archon Kruger
An elite Council Archon, Kruger is not to be taken lightly.
Levels: 30-54
Powers
Power Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Chance for Knockback
You launch a more powerful blast of energy at a single foe, causing energy and smashing damage. There is a chance that the target will also be knocked back.
Power Bolt Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Chance for Knockdown
You rapidly hurl a bolt of energy at a single foe, causing energy and smashing damage. There is a chance that the target will also be knocked down.
Power Burst Close, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Chance for Knockback
You launch a very powerful burst of energy at a single foe, causing energy and smashing damage. There is a chance that the target will also be knocked back.
Explosive Blast Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Chance for Knockback
You hurl a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, causing all foes in caught in the blast to suffer energy and smashing damage. There is also a chance that affected foes will be knocked back.
Energy Torrent Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Chance for Knockback
You unleash a powerful cone of energy in the direction of an enemy target. This energy blast causes smashing and energy damage to affected targets. There is also a chance for affected targets to be knocked back.
Cybernetic Blade Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
You slash your target with a cybernetic arm, causing lethal damage.
Bone Smasher Melee, Light DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Chance for Disorient
You crush a single target with an energy infused overhead punch, causing smashing and energy damage. There is also a chance your target may be stunned.
Total Focus Melee (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient, Chance for Taunt
You strike a single target with an exceptionally powerful burst of energy. This causes the target and all those nearby to suffer smashing and energy damage. Affected targets are also stunned and may be taunted, preventing them from taking action against anyone but you.
Resistance Auto, Self Res( S20 L20 )
You are naturally resistant to smashing and lethal damage.
Archvillain's Might Resistance
Arch-villains are very powerful individuals, and as such have significant resistance to many status effects. They are not immune, however, and can be vulnerable for brief windows of opportunity.
Council Supersoldier
The Council Super-Soldier, sometimes affectionately called 'The Rager' by their peers, are first-generation experimental soldiers borne from a marriage of Council determination and Praetorian science. A distant cousin to the serum from Marauder and the amphetamine drip from Neuron runs through this soldier's veins.
Powers
Dragons Tail PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Chance for Critical Hit
This low spinning kick deals slightly more damage than Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits may trip and knock down your opponents.
Crane Kick Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a slow, high damage kick that will likely knock your target back.
Crippling Axe Kick Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Immobilize, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF, Chance for Critical Hit
You can perform a Crippling Axe Kick that deals superior smashing damage, reduces the targets defense, may Immobilize, and Slowing their run speed. Crippling Axe Kick may also knock some flying entities out of the sky.
Rib Cracker Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe -Resist(All), -DMG
You deftly strike your foe in a very vulnerable location. Rib Cracker deals Moderate Damage but reduces your foe's Damage and Resistance moderately for a short time.
Shin Breaker Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe -SPD, -DEF, -Fly
You execute a quick but powerful kick targeting your foe's leg in an attempt to cripple their movement. Shin Breaker deals Superior Smashing damage and moderately reduces your target's movement speed and defense for a short time.
Combat Readiness Self +DMG, +ToHit
Activating this power will increase your chance to hit and the amount of damage you deal for a short amount of time as well as setting your current Combo Level to 3.
Foot Stomp PBAoE Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Using your superior leg strength, you can Stomp your foot to the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.
Hurl Ranged, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockback, -Fly
You have been disoriented by the Nightwolf's Hurl attack.
Active Defense Toggle: Self Prot( Ho 10.38 Im 10.38 St 10.38 Sl 10.38 Kb 10 Co 10.38 Fr 10.38 ), Resist(DeBuff DEF)
When you activate this power, it grants protection from Sleep, Disorient, Fear, Immobilize, Confusion, Repel, Knockback, Hold and Defense Debuff effects for a short duration.
Against All Odds Toggle: PBAoE, Self +DMG, Foe -DMG
The harder pressed you are in combat the greater your offensive abilities become. Each enemy that stands toe-to-toe with you in combat will grant you a damage bonus. The first foe you engage in melee grants the highest damage bonus, and up to 10 foes can contribute to this effect. Each foe in melee range also suffers from reduced damage as your shield deflects a portion of their damage.
Healing Boost Auto: Self +Res( S40 L40 F20 C20 E20 N20 T20 ), Prot( Ho 10.38 Im 10.38 St 10.38 Sl 10.38 Kb 10 ), +MaxHP, +Regen, +Recovery
The super serum delivers all kinds of perks, including increased vitality and super-tough skin, amongst other things!
Super Quick Auto: Self +SPD, +Recharge
Your experimental serum has you moving much quicker than before.
Giant Monsters
Council Goliath War Walker
Vandal and his engineers from the Council spent months during the Praetorian war engineering their own War Walkers. Now, their plans have finally come to light, and the Council intends to show the world their new, overwhelming force, with their new mass-produced War Walkers.
Powers
Smash Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback, Disorient
The War Walker's fists pack a wallop. They deal smashing damage, can knockdown and disorient their foes.
Pummel Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback, Disorient
The War Walker's fists pack a wallop. They deal smashing damage, can knockdown and disorient their foes.
Ground Slam PBAoE Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown, Disorient
The Warwalker can slam its mighty fists into the ground causing heavy damage as well as knocking down and disorienting its targets.
Particle Burst Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Resist(All)
The War Walker's attacks deal energy damage and reduce their target's damage resistance and regeneration rate for a short time.
Particle Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Superior DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Resist(All)
The War Walker's attacks deal energy damage and reduce their target's damage resistance and regeneration rate for a short time.
Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Heavy DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Resist(All)
The War Walker's attacks deal energy damage and reduce their target's damage resistance and regeneration rate for a short time.
Nano Reconstruction Self Heal
The Warwalker can heal themselves for a substantial amount of health.
The Harder They Fall Post Death Special: PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockback
When the Warwalker is defeated they will often explode dealing moderate damage to everyone nearby.
Repair Field Auto, Self Res( All20 ), +Regeneration, Resist(-Regeneration)
These nanites are continuously repairing the Goliath's armor plating.
Weaken Special (revokes Repair Field when Repair Field Generator is defeated)
The destruction of the nearby generator has disabled the Goliath's Nanorepair system.
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( All50 )
Monster resistance.
Archvillains
Arakhn
Main Article: Arakhn
Very little is known about the mysterious figure known as Arakhn. She is a deadly assassin and is the last thing seen by many enemies of the Council. What most of the Council is unaware of is that Arakhn's powers resulted from the fusion of her human body with a Nictus life form. She is on the front lines of a war with the Kheldians, ancient enemies of the Nictus.
Levels: 23-54
Powers
Ebon Eye Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
You can emit a beam of dark energy from your eyes, dealing moderate Negative Energy damage. Ebon Eye can also slow your target's attack rate and movement speed.
Gravimetric Snare Ranged, Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -SPD
You can hurl Gravimetric fibers to Snare your foes. Gravimetric Snare can Immobilize a single target and crush them. The target's attack rate and movement speed are also slowed, even if they resist the Immobilization effect.
Gravity Well Melee, Extreme DoT(Negative), Foe Hold, -Recharge, -SPD
Mastery over the forces of gravity and dark matter allows you to capture a single foe and crush them in a Gravity Well. The target is Held helpless, while he is crushed by the massive gravimetric forces. The target's attack rate and movement speed are also slowed, even if they resists the Hold effect.
Essence Drain Melee, Superior DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, Self Heal
You tap the primal forces of your Nictus power to create an Essence Draining conduit between a foe and yourself. This will transfer Hit Points from your enemy to you. Foes drained in this manner have their attack rate and movement speed reduced.
Gravitic Emanation Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Knockback, Disorient, -Recharge, -SPD
Gravitic Emanation sends bolts of dark Nictus energy to multiple targets within a cone area in front of the caster. Gravitic Emanation deals only minor Negative Energy damage to each affected foe, but knocks them back, leaving them Disoriented and with reduced attack rate and movement speed.
Quasar (Only Level 45 and up) PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, Knockback
You can explode in a tremendous blast of Negative Energy, sending nearby foes flying. The Quasar deals massive damage to all nearby foes. Affected foes will be knocked down and their attack rate and movement speed will be slowed.
Stygian Circle PBAoE, Foe -DMG, Self Heal (Special), +End
You can tap into your Nictus power to drain the remaining essence of all nearby defeated foes to heal yourself, and recover Endurance. The more defeated foes affected, the more you will be healed. Additionally, the more powerful the defeated foes you drain, the more health you will recover.
Inky Aspect Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Self -HP
Inky Aspect allows you to sacrifice some of your own Hit Points to keep enemies near you Disoriented and unable to use any powers. Endurance cost for this is minimal, but the power can be dangerous to use.
Resistance Res( E-20 N20 )
Archvillain resistance.
Archon Burkholder
Main Article: Archon Burkholder
Archon Burkholder is a relic from another villainous group that was recently subsumed by the Council. Nevertheless, he seems to have made a place for himself in the new regime. His obsession with robotics led him to carve off his own arm and replace it with one of steel; it also led him to create this terrifying robot factory. To prevent the launch of the giant Zenith Mech Man, you must defeat Burkholder.
Levels: 25-32, 30-54
Powers
Power Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of Power Bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock them back.
Explosive Blast Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
You hurl a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.
Whirling Hands PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
By focusing your energy into the muscles in your arms, you can launch a dizzying flurry of attacks against every foe in melee range. Some foes may be hit hard enough to be Disoriented as well.
Power Crash Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
You focus your internal energy on your fists and release it once you hit your target unleashing an energy wave that hurts and disorients multiple enemies.
Cybernetic Blade Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
A Cybernetic Blade is a powerful lethal attack.
Resistance Res( S20 L20 )
Archvillain resistance.
Archon Burkholder gains the following Levels 30-54
Power Bolt Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockdown
A quick attack that rapidly hurls small bolts of energy at foes, sometimes knocking them down. Fast, but little damage.
Energy Torrent Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Unleashes a cone of energy that knocks foes back.
Power Burst Close, Superior DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A short range, but devastating attack.
Power Thrust Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A focused attack that violently shoves the target and sends him flying. Deals minimal damage, but can be very effective.
Energy Punch Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
An Energy Punch from the Hero has Disoriented you.
Bone Smasher Melee, High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.
Total Focus Melee, Extreme DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient, AoE Taunt
Total Focus is complete mastery over Energy Melee. This is a very slow, but incredibly devastating attack that can knock out most opponents, leaving them Disoriented. Due to the exhausting nature of Total Focus, recharge time is very long.
Nova PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
You can explode in a tremendous blast of energy, sending nearby foes flying. The Nova deals massive damage to all nearby foes, although the damage does vary.
Maestro
Main Article: Maestro
As a child, Vincenzo Alferi dreamed of becoming a great composer, but those dreams were shattered when he lost his hearing due to a car accident. The Council offered to perform a radical experiment that might restore his hearing, and Vincenzo agreed without hesitation. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. An Arachnos attack on the facility resulted in a power surge at the worst possible moment. Instead of restoring him, the resulting explosion created a permanent resonance in Vincenzo's body. He agreed to join the Council if they would give him the opportunity for vengeance against Arachnos.
Levels: 20-27, 30-54
Powers
Hymn of Dissonance Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Hold, -Recharge
Hymn of Dissonance causes pain on its listener, disruptive enough to hold them in place. Stronger foes might persist, but will still attack at a reduced speed.
Aria of Stasis Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Immobilize, -SPD
Aria of Stasis roots your audience in place and causes psionic damage. Stronger foes might still be able to move, but will do so at a reduced speed.
Enfeebling Lullaby Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep, -DMG
A song that will put even elephants to sleep. Enfeebling Lullaby will relax foes, causing them to sleep and their attacks will do reduced damage for some time.
Confounding Chant Ranged (Cone), Extreme DoT(Psionic), Foe Disorient
Confounding Chant will disorient anyone that hears it, while dealing psionic damage over time.
Scream Ranged, Heavy DoT(Energy/Smash), Foe -Resist(All)
Your Scream can cause serious damage to a target. This power applies Lingering Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 10s.
Shockwave Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
You can call forth a tremendous Shockwave that knocks back foes and deals Smashing damage in a wide cone area.
Shout Ranged, Superior DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe -Resist(All)
You blast your foe with a tremendous Shout, damaging them. This power applies Extended Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 12s.
Howl Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe -Resist(All)
A short range, but powerful sonic attack.
Dreadful Wail (Only Level 30 and up) PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient, -Resist(All)
Your Dreadful Wail is so strong that most foes will be defeated by being subjected to it. Dreadful Wail deals massive damage to all nearby foes, although the damage does vary.
No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Maestro doesn´t have any Melee attacks at all
Sonic Shield Toggle: Self +Res( S30 L30 E30 )
This Shield Protects Maestro from all Lethal, Smashing and Energy damage.
Resistance Res( S20 E20 )
Archvillain Resistance
Nosferatu
Main Article: Nosferatu
Few truly appreciate the genius of Nosferatu's super soldier program, and none more so than himself. Nosferatu was so entranced by his ability to create the super strong Vampyri that he became one of them. He has since improved upon his original design by granting himself several new abilities. He can mesmerize his opponents, leaving them helpless. Some say he can even siphon off the life force of his foes.
Levels: 30-54
Powers
Shadow Punch Melee, Light DMG(Negative/Smash), Foe -ToHit
You wrap your fists with Negative Energy channeled from the Netherworlds, then perform a quick punch that deals minor damage. Shadow Punches cloud the target's vision, lowering his chance to hit for a short time.
Smite Melee, Heavy DMG(Negative/Smash), Foe -ToHit
You wrap your fists with Negative Energy channeled from the Netherworlds, then perform a Smite that deals more damage than Shadow Punch, but has a longer recharge time. Smite clouds the target's vision, lowering their chance to hit for a short time.
Siphon Life Melee, Superior DMG(Negative), Foe -ToHit, Self Heal
You tap the power of the Netherworld and create a life transferring conduit between a foe and yourself. This will transfer Hit Points from your enemy to yourself. Foes Siphoned in this manner have their chance to hit reduced.
Dark Consumption PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Negative), Self +End
The dark power of the Netherworld allows you to tap the essence of your foe's soul and transfer it to yourself. This will drain the Hit Points of your enemy and add to your Endurance.
Gloom Ranged, High DoT(Negative), Foe -ToHit
Gloom slowly drains a target of life, while reducing their chance to hit. Slower than Dark Blast, but deals more damage over time.
Tenebrous Tentacles Ranged (Cone), Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -ToHit
You can create a cone shaped rift to the Netherworld that allows its native creatures to slip their oily Tentacles into our reality. These creatures will snare all foes within range, Immobilizing them while the Tentacles drain their life and reduce their chance to hit.
Life Drain Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -ToHit, Self Heal
You can tap the power of the Netherworld to steal some life from a target foe and reduce their chance to hit. Some of that stolen life is transferred to you in the form of Hit Points.
Mesmerize Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep
Mesmerize painfully assails a target with psychic energy, rendering them unconscious. The target will remain asleep for some time, but will awaken if attacked.
Total Domination Low-Accuracy: Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Hold
ears at the mind of a target foe and those near them. Dominate renders all affected foes helpless, lost in their own minds and unable to defend themselves.
Chill of the Night Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Negative), Foe -ToHit
The Chill of the Night is chilling you for damage over time and reducing your Accuracy.
Reconstruction Self Heal, +Res(Toxic)
Through perfect control of your body, you can concentrate for a few moments and heal yourself. The effects of Reconstruction also leaves you resistant to Toxic damage for a while.
Dull Pain Self Heal, +MaxHP
Using ancient techniques, you can make yourself more resilient to pain. Thus, you can take more damage before being defeated. When you activate this power you will increase your maximum Hit Points for a couple of minutes.
Fast Healing Auto: Self +Regen, +Res(Regen Debuff)
You heal Hit Points at a faster rate than normal. This power is always on.
Resistance Res( E-20 N20 P20 T20 )
Archvillain resistance.
Requiem
Main Article: Requiem
Ridolfo Uzzano has come a long way from his humble beginning as one of Mussolini's lapdogs. The primary cause of his success was his fusion with a Nictus, a being of utter darkness. The Nictus gave Ridolfo the ability to scorch his foes with an infernal fire. Though he is now over 100 years old, Requiem remains a fearsome foe in battle. Before the Center arrived to spoil his fun, Requiem ruled over the massive military organization that was subsumed by the Council. His closest attendents suspect that Requiem is still smarting from his loss of power, and plotting his revenge.
Levels: 48-54
Powers
Shadow Blast Ranged, High DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
A much more powerful, yet slower version of Shadow Bolt. Shadow Blast sends focused negative Nictus energy at a foe. This attack can knock down foes and will leave the target's attack rate and movement speed slowed.
Sunless Mire PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, Self +DMG, +ToHit
Sunless Mire can drain the essence of all nearby foes, thus increasing your own strength. Each affected foe will lose some Hit Points and add to your Damage and chance to hit.
Dark Detonation Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -SPD
You hurl a blast of Dark Matter that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target. All affected targets' have their attack rate and movement speed slowed. Some foes may be knocked down.
Gravitic Emanation Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Knockback, Disorient, -Recharge, -SPD
Gravitic Emanation sends bolts of dark Nictus energy to multiple targets within a cone area in front of the caster. Gravitic Emanation deals only minor Negative Energy damage to each affected foe, but knocks them back, leaving them Disoriented and with reduced attack rate and movement speed.
Umbral Shield Toggle: Self +Res( S30 L30 F30 C30 E30 N30 T20 )
When you toggle on Umbral Shield, you become highly resistant to all damage but Psionics.
Resistance Res( F20 C-20 E-20 N20 )
Archvillain resistance.
Vandal
Main Article: Vandal
The fiend known as Vandal was once a humble tinkerer named Othman Doul. In the late 1930s, the villain Requiem recognized Doul's usefulness and recruited him to produce the fabulous machinery that powers the Council's arsenal. Othman was happy to oblige, since it meant he could indulge his scientific curiosity without restraint. Over the years, Vandal has mechanically augmented himself to prolong his lifespan. Now, he seeks to advance his own position within the Council by pushing his terrible technology ever farther.
Levels: 28-54
Powers
Energy Punch Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
You perform a powerful Energy Punch that deals moderate damage. When used with other Energy Melee attacks, Energy Punch can Disorient your opponent.
Bone Smasher Melee, High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
This melee attack deals a good amount of damage and has a good chance to Disorient the target.
Power Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of Power Bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock them back.
Missile Launch Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback
Vandal can launch small missiles at long range.
Resistance Res( S20 L20 P-20 )
Archvillain Resistance
Levels 30-54, Vandal gains the following
Whirling Hands PBAoE, Smash/Energy, Foe Disorient
A Whirling Hands attack from the Hero has Disoriented you.
Total Focus Melee, Extreme DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
Total Focus is complete mastery over Energy Melee. This is a very slow, but incredibly devastating attack that can knock out most opponents, leaving them Disoriented. Due to the exhausting nature of Total Focus, recharge time is very long. Damage: Extreme
Power Shot Ranged, Energy/Smash, Foe Knockback
Zenith Mech's Blast sends a focused beam of energy that can knock foes back.
Power Thrust Melee, Minor DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A focused attack that violently shoves the target and sends him flying. Deals minimal damage, but can be very effective. Damage: Minor
EM Pulse PBAoE, Foe Hold, -Regen
You are Held by the EMP Pulse and your Regeneration Rate is reduced.
Drill Strike PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Smashing), Foe Knockup
PBAoE Moderate DMG(Smashing). Vandal has been working on refitting his abilities to be able to crack open the ground in the hunt for rare earth elements. Note that Drill Strike is unaffected by Recharge Time or Arc changes
Overload Self +DEF(All but Psionics), +Recovery, +Max HP, Res(DeBuff DEF), +Special
You can Overload your Energy Aura and dramatically improve your defense to all attack types except Psionic Attacks. Overload also grants you high resistance to Defense Debuffs. This Energy Aura is so powerful, that it can even absorb some damage, effectively increasing your Max Hit Points, However, when Overload wears off, you are left drained of all Endurance and unable to Recover Endurance for a while.
Resistance Res( S20 L20 E-20 P30 )
Archvillain Resistance
Objects
Transformation Capsule (Lieutenant)
Main Article: Transformation Capsule
The Vampyri are the very pinnacle of the Council's super soldier program. The final stages of the process are carried out within these crypt-like chambers, where a complex cocktail of hormones and mutagens are fed to the prospective vampyri intravenously. Though some fatalities inevitably occur, the resulting super soldiers are more than enough to make up for the loss.
Powers
No Ranged attacks No Ranged Attacks
Council's Transformation Capsules don´t have any Ranged attacks at all
No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Council's Transformation Capsules don´t have any Melee attacks at all
Immobile Self Immobilize
Council's Transformation Capsules are Immobile
Chamber Summon
Vampyri will continue to be generated from this chamber until it is destroyed.
Reinforced Door (Boss)
This reinforced door stands between you and freedom! The door seems to be vibrate and hum, as though it is coursing with energy.
Powers
No Ranged attacks No Ranged Attacks
Council's Reinforced Doors don´t have any Ranged attacks at all
No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Council's Reinforced Doors don´t have any Melee attacks at all
Immobile Self Immobilize
Council's Reinforced Doors are Immobile
Dampening Field -Teleport
You are being affected by a Dampening Field. It seems unlikely you could teleport out of this prison cell.
Explode Post death special (Point Blank Area of Effect, Lethal/Fire), Foe Knockback
When the door is destroyed, it tends to explode.
Named Bosses
- Archon Alberto (Boss)
- Archon Assunta (Boss)
- Archon Belaggi (Boss) (Found on New Research Shows MMOs Are Good for You from the Rogue Isle Protector.)
- Archon Booker (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Investigate weapons test mission from Sunstorm or Shadowstar
- Archon Carissa (Boss)
- Archon Carter (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Save the citizens from their Council captors mission from Cho Ge, Karen Parker, Sgt. Suzanne Bernhard or Warren Trudeau
- Archon Dekker (Galaxy Archon) (CoV) Found on the Remind Archon Dekker to pay up mission from Basse Croupier
- Archon Douglas (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Rescue the final group of the Council's captive human test subjects mission from Sunstorm or Shadowstar
- Archon Dowd (Galaxy Archon) Found on the Rescue Dr. Todd mission from Moonfire
- Archon Fontaine (Galaxy Archon) Found on the Help Moonfire end the Kheldian War mission from Moonfire
- Archon Foss (Boss)
- Archon Gavin (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Infiltrate the base mission from Ernesto Hess
- Archon Jannsen (Vortex Elite Archon) Found on the Rescue unwilling recruits mission from Long Jack
- Archon Landy (Vortex Elite Archon) Found on the Infiltrate communications hub mission from Lars Hansen
- Archon Lannert (Vortex Elite Archon) (Stop the Council's attack on the Family from Stephanie Peebles)
- Archon Leery (Boss)
- Archon Lucretia (Boss)
- Archon Ippolita (Boss)
- Archon Kellum (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Defeat Base Leader and Guards mission from the Citadel Task Force
- Archon Manuela (Boss)
- Archon Maurillo (Boss)
- Archon Morena (Boss)
- Archon Morricone (Boss)
- Archon Neville (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Agree to form a task force mission from Ernesto Hess
- Archon Nigel (Vortex Elite Archon) (Stop the Council attack from Stephanie Peebles)
- Archon Parson (Vortex Elite Archon) Found on the Defeat base commander & his men mission from Lars Hansen
- Archon Racco (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Defeat All Soldiers in base mission from the Citadel Task Force
- Archon Roget (Boss)
- Archon Romano (Boss)
- Archon Rossi (Boss)
- Archon Salvatore (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Seek hidden Council supply depots mission from Lars Hansen or (Galaxy Archon) Found on the Locate the names of Arakhn's intended victims mission from Moonfire
- Archon Sanders (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Find intel on the Mech Man mission from Ernesto Hess
- Archon Snyder (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Rescue Mason before the Council can torture him into assisting them mission from Lorenzo DiCosta, Wes Schnabel or Willy Starbuck or (Equinox Archon) Found on the Destroy the vampyr lab mission from Tobias Hansen
- Archon Swann (Vortex Elite Archon) Found on the Corrupt the Council's Cosmotron files and save Dr. Winslowe from his own foolishness mission from Sunstorm or Shadowstar
- Archon Sylver (Equinox Archon) Found on the Arrest the vampyr candidates mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Archon Tanner (Nebula Elite Archon) Found on the Strike the Council research base mission from Sunstorm or Shadowstar
- Archon Tiger (Ascendant Archon) Found on the Travel to Striga Island to Stop Sky Raiders from buying Council technology mission from Silver Mantis
- Archon Todesco (Vortex Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Go to Archon Todesco's base and get the data mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Archon Turney (Nebula Elite Archon) (CoV) Found on the Check out the ship mission from Angelo Vendetti
- Archon Volder (Nebula Elite Archon) (CoV) Found on the Get to work against the Council mission from Angelo Vendetti
- Archon Vypr (Equinox Archon) Found on the Go to Alderwise Genetics and see if you can find evidence that the Council is involved with them? mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Archon Walmer (Vortex Elite Archon) Found on the Waylay the robots before they leave the warehouse mission from Stephanie Peebles or (Galaxy Archon) (CoV) Found on the Save Hard Luck's brother mission from Hard Luck
- Archon Wilder (Vortex Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Investigate base 80-05 mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Archon Worthing (Galaxy Archon) Found on the Rescue Dr. Todd mission from Moonfire) or (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Rescue the scientist mission from Ernesto Hess
- Archon Wylde (Equinox Archon) Found on the Rescue the scientists from the Council mission from Tobias Hansen
- Archon Zane (Vortex Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Take out the Council's supplies to cripple their plan mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Archon Zyver (Equinox Archon) Found on the Retrieve Tobias' heirloom mission from Tobias Hansen
- Carl Anderson (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Arrest every Council soldier in the warehouse mission from Cho Ge, Karen Parker, Sgt. Suzanne Bernhard or Warren Trudeau
- Colonel Zaus (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Strike the Void Hunter base and defeat Colonel Zaus and his men mission from Sunstorm
- Council Spymaster (Penumbra Archon) (CoV) Found on the Capture the Council Spymaster mission from The Radio or (Vortex Cor Leonis Archon) (CoV) Found on the Learn why the Radio is really your enemy mission from Television
- Craig Conner (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Arrest every Council soldier in the warehouse mission from Cho Ge, Karen Parker, Sgt. Suzanne Bernhard or Warren Trudeau
- Dr. Goldsmith (Vortex Elite Archon) Found on the Arrest the man who experimented on Jack mission from Long Jack
- Dr. Rotheman (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Intercept the quantum array weapons shipment undergoing testing mission from Sunstorm
- Eric Rosen (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Arrest every Council soldier in the warehouse mission from Cho Ge, Karen Parker, Sgt. Suzanne Bernhard or Warren Trudeau
- Giermann (Boss) (Find Aphrodite's Girdle mission from Ganymede)
- Henry Wallens (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Arrest every Council soldier in the warehouse mission from Cho Ge, Karen Parker, Sgt. Suzanne Bernhard or Warren Trudeau
- Lt. Morely (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Take out the Council base and search it for information mission from Sunstorm
- Matthew (Vortex Cor Leonis Marksman) (Minion) Found on the Arrest the vampyr candidates mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Max (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon) Found on the Defeat base Leader, His Guards mission from the Citadel Task Force
- Nictus Bearer (Galaxy Archon) (Retrieve_Nictus_from_Council mission from Dr. Shelly Percey))
- Professor Romano (Penumbra Cor Leonis Archon)
- Robert Roth (Penumbra Archon) Found on the Arrest every Council soldier in the warehouse mission from Cho Ge, Karen Parker, Sgt. Suzanne Bernhard or Warren Trudeau
- Tom (Vortex Cor Leonis Marksman) (Minion) Found on the Arrest the vampyr candidates mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Vampyr Guardian (Equinox Adjutant) Found on the Take the vampyr Progenitor into custody mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
- Vampyr Progenitor (Equinox Archon) Found on the Take the vampyr Progenitor into custody mission from Merisel Valenzuela or Jose Escalante
Related Badges
These Council will make good gladiators.
This beast is yours in the Arena.
You've beat down the Council and now they fear you.
The Warwolves have a nickname for you: The Silver Bullet.
You are a slayer of the darkest of Vampyri.
Gladiator program initiated.