Rikti

Overview

The Rikti are an alien race that invaded earth during the Rikti War. Their invasion was halted due to the heroics of Vanguard at the cost of untold lives. They remain entrenched on earth and pose a danger to everyone they encounter.

Background

Rikti official info (Copied from the City of Villains official website [1])

The fact that the Rikti Invasion is over for the time being does not mean that the other-dimensional invaders are cleansed from the city. In fact, quite the opposite is true. No one knows for sure how many Rikti still lurk beneath the streets of Paragon City and other great battleground cities like Rome and Kuala Lumpur. Some estimates put the number at a few thousand. Others suggest that there are ten or twenty times that many still menacing the planet. While the danger of total worldwide enslavement to an alien race seems to have passed for the time being, the Rikti still present a daily and ever-growing threat.

The affect of the Rikti on human culture and society has not been entirely negative. The world they come from is quite a bit more advanced than our own, technologically speaking. During the war and in subsequent raids on Rikti cells, heroes have recovered literally thousands of tons of Rikti technology. From spaceships to handguns, the Rikti brought a startling array of weapons and other technology with them. Ever since the first alien energy rifle fell into the hands of a human scientist, we have been learning from their scientific discoveries.

The war walls that divide up Paragon City employ force fields based on Rikti technology. Vanguard has begun to employ a prototype 'rapid response' portal system designed after Rikti teleporters and many heroes benefit from an emergency teleportation system that sends them directly to a hospital when their life signs reach a critical level. Once they get there, they find themselves rejuvenated by hospital beds that repair damage at a cellular level using a system inspired by the Rikti transmogrification vats.

The benefits reaped from Rikti technology have only begun to appear and are certain to transform our entire world in the years to come. Right now though, they pose a problem as well. Not all of the discarded or lost Rikti technology fell into the hands of the heroes and governments of the world. Every month, more and more of it makes its way into the hands of Paragon City's criminal element. The black market for alien artifacts is booming, with even a simple side arm or communication device selling for tens of thousands of dollars. An early attempt to auction a Rikti helmet on eBay™ got a high bid of $35,320 before the government cracked down, arresting the seller and fining the company. A more serious problem came when a local gang found a stash of Rikti assault weapons, turning them overnight into a group with the firepower to level a city block in a matter of minutes. Fortunately, a group of young heroes captured the gang as they attempted to rob a liquor store, but the potential danger was obvious to everyone (except perhaps the dimwitted thieves).

Current international laws clearly state that any artifact of alien technology must be immediately turned over to the local government who will then turn it over to the Vanguard. The Vanguard - in addition to its other duties, has taken on the role of clearinghouse for captured alien technology. They then apportion out the finds to different research facilities around the world. Vanguard security personnel are stationed at each of these labs, both to ensure their safety and to see that the scientists share whatever discoveries they make with the rest of the world community.

Many private research and development firms now operate under government contract to help unlock the potential in captured Rikti tech. Among the most significant is Crey Industries, who made some of the earliest and quickest advances in Rikti research. They hold the patent on the emergency teleportation system that so many heroes use every day in their fight against evil. However, Crey recently lost all of its contracts and was forbidden to work on Rikti research after the Vanguard discovered that the company possessed a number of Rikti weapons and rare suits of advanced combat armor that the rest of the world knew nothing about. The Countess Crey maintained that it was simply a clerical error, but the Vanguard remained unimpressed and seized all the alien artifacts known to be in Crey's possession. Crey has assured the UN that it no longer has any interest in alien research and is pursuing its own projects from now on.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Higher level contacts reveal that the Rikti are in fact descended from humanity. In their own dimension, an advanced alien species of unknown origin converted the humans of the Rikti dimension into what they are now. The Rikti are born as what we consider ordinary, but around adolescence changes begin, and they begin to morph into full Rikti aliens. To this end, humans of Prime Earth may also be converted into Rikti, but usually adults must go through years of regimen before becoming a Rikti citizen. The Restructurist Rikti faction ignores this unlike their Traditionalist opposition, and use Rikti converts as soldiers.

On their world the Rikti allowed their gods to die out and have always had an aversion to worshipping supernatural and/or mystical beings. Their lack of faith and interest in such things created a vulnerability over time. More recently, members of the Restructionist faction within the Rikti are reconsidering this position. In fact some of them even have magical powers from their Primal Earth Mu blood. The Rikti have also begun questioning their stance on this with the resurgence of the Midnight Squad. The recent attacks from a purely magical source have cut the Rikti more deeply than they’d like to admit.

Villain types

Underlings

Rikti Monkey

Often referred to as ruin monkeys, these horrible creatures were created by the Rikti, then let loose in the city to wreak havoc. They roam in packs and pounce with tremendous speed and ferocity. Unfortunately, the Rikti seem to have a never-ending supply of them.

Notes: Rikti monkeys that appear out of Portals are classified as Small rather than Underlings.

Levels: 30-33

Powers

Monkey Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)
Rikti Monkey brawling attacks.

Psychic Dart Ranged, Light DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does minor Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.

Gas Post Death Special: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Toxic)
Anyone that passes through this gas will take damage from the fumes.

Monkey Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Rikti Monkeys can inherently jump real high and travel very fast.

Wild Rikti Monkey

Rikti Monkeys often attack in packs

Often referred to as ruin monkeys, these horrible creatures were created by the Rikti, then let loose in the city to wreak havoc. They roam in packs and pounce with tremendous speed and ferocity. Unfortunately, the Rikti seem to have a never-ending supply of them.

Levels: 34-37

Powers

Monkey Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)
Rikti Monkey brawling attacks.

Psychic Dart Ranged, Light DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does minor Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.

Gas Post Death Special: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Toxic)
Anyone that passes through this gas will take damage from the fumes.

Monkey Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Rikti Monkeys can inherently jump real high and travel very fast.

Vicious Rikti Monkey

Often referred to as ruin monkeys, these horrible creatures were created by the Rikti, then let loose in the city to wreak havoc. They roam in packs and pounce with tremendous speed and ferocity. Unfortunately, the Rikti seem to have a never-ending supply of them.

Levels: 38-54

Powers

Monkey Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)
Rikti Monkey brawling attacks.

Psychic Dart Ranged, Light DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
This basic attack does minor Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.

Gas Post Death Special: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Toxic)
Anyone that passes through this gas will take damage from the fumes.

Monkey Jumping Auto, Self +Jump, +Speed
Rikti Monkeys can inherently jump real high and travel very fast.

Minions

Drone

Rikti Drone

During the Rikti War these flying Drones swarmed all over the city's skies. Today these machines still sweep through the air with some frequency. Their quick evasive maneuvering, sophisticated scanners and powerful energy cannon make them a constant menace.

Levels: 30-33

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Rikti Drones can Fly.

Drone Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown
The Rikti Drones Blasts deal a lot of damage and can Knockdown foes.

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Drones don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Self Def( M35 R35 ), Res( S-50 F-25 C-25 E-25 N-50 P30 ), Res( Sl 10000% Fr 10000% )
The Drones maneuverability make it very hard to hit, and they have good defense to melee and ranged attacks, but they are relatively fragile otherwise. Since they are machines, they are immune to Sleep and Fear powers and are resistant to psionic damage.

Improved Drone

Rikti Improved Drone

During the Rikti War these flying Drones swarmed all over the city's skies. Today these machines still sweep through the air with some frequency. Their quick evasive maneuvering, sophisticated scanners and powerful energy cannon make them a constant menace.

Levels: 34-37

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Rikti Drones can Fly.

Drone Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown
The Rikti Drones Blasts deal a lot of damage and can Knockdown foes.

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Drones don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Self Def( M35 R35 ), Res( S-50 F-25 C-25 E-25 N-50 P30 ), Res( Sl 10000% Fr 10000% )
The Drones maneuverability make it very hard to hit, and they have good defense to melee and ranged attacks, but they are relatively fragile otherwise. Since they are machines, they are immune to Sleep and Fear powers and are resistant to psionic damage.

Advanced Drone

Rikti Advanced Drone

During the Rikti War these flying Drones swarmed all over the city's skies. Today these machines still sweep through the air with some frequency. Their quick evasive maneuvering, sophisticated scanners and powerful energy cannon make them a constant menace.

Levels: 38-54

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Rikti Drones can Fly.

Drone Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown
The Rikti Drones Blasts deal a lot of damage and can Knockdown foes.

No Melee attacks No Hand to Hand
Drones don´t have any Melee attacks at all

Resistance Auto, Self Def( M35 R35 ), Res( S-50 F-25 C-25 E-25 N-50 P30 ), Res( Sl 10000% Fr 10000% )
The Drones maneuverability make it very hard to hit, and they have good defense to melee and ranged attacks, but they are relatively fragile otherwise. Since they are machines, they are immune to Sleep and Fear powers and are resistant to psionic damage.

Conscript

The Rikti have come to stand for everything humans hate and fear in the universe. Their unprovoked invasion of Earth has left much of the planet traumatized and angry. Even out of their battle armor, their high-tech weaponry makes Rikti dangerous opponents.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Rikti Sword Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Rikti Rifle Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback, Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Infantry

The Rikti have come to stand for everything humans hate and fear in the universe. Their unprovoked invasion of Earth has left much of the planet traumatized and angry. Even out of their battle armor, their high-tech weaponry makes Rikti dangerous opponents.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Rikti Sword Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Rikti Pistol Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Communications Officer

The Rikti have come to stand for everything humans hate and fear in the universe. Their unprovoked invasion of Earth has left much of the planet traumatized and angry. Even out of their battle armor, their high-tech weaponry makes Rikti dangerous opponents.

Note: Communications Officers con as lieutenants even though they are minions

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Rikti Pistol Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Transponder Build Transponder
The Rikti Communications Officer can create an inter-dimensional Transponder. Other Rikti soldiers can teleport in through this Transponder to join their allies. This power is interruptible. The Transponder can be destroyed.

Guardian

The Rikti have come to stand for everything humans hate and fear in the universe. Their unprovoked invasion of Earth has left much of the planet traumatized and angry. Even out of their battle armor, their high-tech weaponry makes Rikti dangerous opponents.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Rikti Pistol Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Radiation Emission PBAoE, Team Heal
The Radiation Emission power utilizes the healing properties of radiation to re-energize your allies. This power radiates out from the Rikti and restores some health to all nearby allies.

Accelerate Metabolism PBAoE, Team +Speed, +Recharge, +Damage, +Recovery, Resist(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient, Sleep)
Activating this power emits radiation that increases the running speed, attack speed, Endurance Recovery and Damage potential of all nearby allies. Affected Ritki Metabolism is increased so much that they become resistant to effects such as Sleep, Hold, Disorient and Immobilization. The Riktis are not protected from such effects, they just wear off faster.

Protection Shield Ranged, Ally +Defense(Smash, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative)
The Rikti Protection Shield protects others from Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks for a limited time. The magnetic nature of the shield makes attacks less likely to land and affect your ally. Multiple Shields can be stacked on one target to improve the defense.

Lieutenants

Headman

The Rikti have come to stand for everything humans hate and fear in the universe. Their unprovoked invasion of Earth has left much of the planet traumatized and angry. Even out of their battle armor, their high-tech weaponry makes Rikti dangerous opponents.

Levels: 31-40

Powers

Rikti Sword Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Rikti Rifle Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback, Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Headman Gunman

The Rikti battle armor is more advanced than any armor found on Earth. It offers the alien invaders protection from most normal kinds of physical attack. Armed with powerful energy weapons, these armored soldiers continue to pose a deadly threath to humans everywhere.

Levels: 30-54

Powers

Teleport Self Teleport
The Rikti Gunman can Teleport long distances.

Rikti Rifle Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown, Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Super Leap Self +Jump
The Rikti Gunman can Leap to building tops without problem.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 E30 ), Prot( Sl 1.0 ), Resist(Recharge Debuffs)
Rikti Boss armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. They are also resistant to Sleep.

Chief Mentalist

The Rikti battle armor is more advanced than any armor found on Earth. It offers the alien invaders protection from most normal kinds of physical attack. Armed with powerful energy weapons, these armored soldiers continue to pose a deadly threat to humans everywhere.

Levels: 40-54

Powers

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The Mental Blast has slowed your reflexes. Your attack speed is reduced.

Mesmerize Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep
You have been put to Sleep. You are helpless until the effect is broken.

Dominate Ranged, Foe Hold
Your mind has been Dominated. You are Held.

Greater Rikti Sword Melee, High DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 E30 P30 ), Res( Sl 100% Co 100% Fr 100% )
Rikti Mentalist armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. Their enhanced mental powers also make them resistant to Sleep, Confuse, Fear and Psionic damage.

Bosses

Chief Mentalist

The Rikti battle armor is more advanced than any armor found on Earth. It offers the alien invaders protection from most normal kinds of physical attack. Armed with powerful energy weapons, these armored soldiers continue to pose a deadly threat to humans everywhere.

Levels: 30-39

Powers

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The Mental Blast has slowed your reflexes. Your attack speed is reduced.

Mesmerize Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep
You have been put to Sleep. You are helpless until the effect is broken.

Dominate Ranged, Foe Hold
Your mind has been Dominated. You are Held.

Greater Rikti Sword Melee, High DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 E30 P30 ), Res( Sl 100% Co 100% Fr 100% )
Rikti Mentalist armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. Their enhanced mental powers also make them resistant to Sleep, Confuse, Fear and Psionic damage.

Chief Mesmerist

The Rikti battle armor is more advanced than any armor found on Earth. It offers the alien invaders protection from most normal kinds of physical attack. Armed with powerful energy weapons, these armored soldiers continue to pose a deadly threat to humans everywhere.

Levels: 40-54

Powers

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The Mental Blast has slowed your reflexes. Your attack speed is reduced.

Mass Hypnosis Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Sleep
You have been put to Sleep. You are helpless until the effect is broken.

Total Domination Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Hold
Your mind has been Dominated. You are Held.

Rikti Sword Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 E30 P30 ), Res( Sl 100% Co 100% Fr 100% )
Rikti Mentalist armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. Their enhanced mental powers also make them resistant to Sleep, Confuse, Fear and Psionic damage.

Chief Soldier

The Rikti battle armor is more advanced than any armor found on Earth. It offers the alien invaders protection from most normal kinds of physical attack. Armed with powerful energy weapons, these armored soldiers continue to pose a deadly threat to humans everywhere.

Notes: There are two versions of Chief Soldiers. Both have the same name but different looks and slightly different behavior. One version has rounded shoulders and will only use the Greater Rikti Sword in melee. The other has sharp, spiky shoulders, and will alternate the Greater Rikti Sword and Rikti Rifle in melee range.

Levels: 25-54

Powers

Rikti Rifle Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback, Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Greater Rikti Sword Melee, High DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockback
You are Disoriented.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 E30 ), Prot( Sl 1.0 ), Resist(Recharge Debuffs)
Rikti Boss armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. They are also resistant to Sleep.

Rikti Priest

Though the Rikti are not known to be religious, they do have a number of individuals that fill a role similar to priests in their society. These cultural officials also investigate instances of aberrant thought, and seek to correct them. Few had ever been seen on Earth, until recently.

Powers

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The Mental Blast has slowed your reflexes. Your attack speed is reduced.

Mass Hypnosis Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Sleep
You have been put to Sleep. You are helpless until the effect is broken.

Total Domination Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Hold
Your mind has been Dominated. You are Held.

Rikti Sword Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Transfusion Ranged, Foe -Endurance, -Regeneration, Team Heal
Transfusion drains an enemy of some endurance and reduces the target's regeneration rate, and transfers that energy, in the form of hit points, to all allies near the affected foe. You can use Transfusion to heal yourself as well as your allies.

Fulcrum Shift Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -Damage, Team +Damage
Fulcrum Shift drains the power of a targeted foe and all foes nearby, transferring it to all adjacent allies, the caster, and those near the caster. Affected foes will deal less damage, while your affected allies will deal more. The more foes that are affected, the more power your allies receive. Fulcrum Shift can dramatically turn the tide of a melee battle.

Regeneration Aura PBAoE, Ally +Regeneration
The Regeneration Aura dramatically increases the healing rate of all nearby heroes for a limited time. Emitting this Aura costs you a lot of Endurance, and it takes a long time to recharge.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 E30 P30 ), Res( Sl 100% Co 100% Fr 100% )
Rikti Mentalist armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. Their enhanced mental powers also make them resistant to Sleep, Confuse, Fear and Psionic damage.

Elite Bosses

Heavy Assault Suit

These assault suits have been developed by the Rikti specifically to deal with superpowered enemies. They provide excellent protection and firepower and provide excellent flight capabilities.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Lanaru can fly!

Laser Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Fusion Pulse Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Explosion Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Overload Post Death Special: PBAoE, High DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Armored Exoskeleton Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P40 T50 )
Resistance

Death: Rider

Main Article: Death: Rider

No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as Toxic infects his foes, weakening them and their allies.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Lanaru can fly!

Laser Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Fusion Pulse Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Explosion Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Overload Post Death Special: PBAoE, High DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Life Drain Ranged, High DMG(Negative), Foe -ToHit, Self Heal
Your Accuracy has been reduced by the Life Drain.

Touch of Fear Melee, Foe Fear, -ToHit
You are terrified and your Accuracy is reduced.

Siphon Life Melee, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -ToHit, Self Heal, Chance for Critical Hit
Your Accuracy has been reduced by the Siphon Life attack.

Cloak of Fear Auto, PBAoE, Foe Fear, -ToHit
The Cloak of Fear has terrified you.

Oppressive Gloom Auto, PBAoE, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Death Shroud Auto, PBAoE, Minor DoT(Negative)
You are taking damage from the Death Shroud.

Armored Exoskeleton Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P40 T50 )
Resistance

Famine: Rider

Main Article: Famine: Rider

No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as Scarcity can starve his foes of life and energy, destroying the form within.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Lanaru can fly!

Laser Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Fusion Pulse Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Explosion Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Overload Post Death Special: PBAoE, High DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Paralytic Blast Ranged (Chain AoE), Light DMG(Special), Foe Fear, -Recharge, -Speed, -Endurance, -Recovery
You have been terrorized. Your are taking Damage over Time from an overload to your synapses. Your movement rate and attack speeds are reduced as well.

Paralytic Aura Auto, PBAoE, Minor DoT(Special), Foe Fear, -Recharge, -Speed, -Endurance, -Recovery
You have been terrorized. Your are taking Damage over Time from an overload to your synapses. Your movement rate and attack speeds are reduced as well.

Armored Exoskeleton Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P40 T50 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain Resistance

Pestilence: Rider

Main Article: Pestilence: Rider

No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as Toxic infects his foes, weakening them and their allies.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Lanaru can fly!

Laser Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Fusion Pulse Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Explosion Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Overload Post Death Special: PBAoE, High DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Envenom Ranged, Foe -Resist(All), -Defense, -Regeneration, -Heal
Your Defense, Damage Resistances and Regeneration have been reduced. You also Heal less from Heal powers.

Weaken Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -ToHit, -Damage, -Special
Your Accuracy and Damage potential and power effects have all been reduced.

Armored Exoskeleton Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P40 T50 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain Resistance

War: Rider

Main Article: War: Rider

No Rikti warriors are more feared than those known as the 4 Riders. Said to have suffered some strange transformation during the crossing between worlds, even their fellow Rikti are terrified of them. The Rider known as War specializes in pure destruction, aiding his allies as he annihilates his foes.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Lanaru can fly!

Laser Lance Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Sweeping Laser Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Defense
Your defense has been reduced.

Fusion Pulse Ranged (Narrow Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Explosion Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Fusion Overload Post Death Special: PBAoE, High DMG(Energy), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe -Resist(All), -Regeneration
You are on fire! Your resistances and regeneration rate have been reduced.

Assault Auto, PBAoE, Team +Damage, Res( Pl 60.55% Tn 60.55% )
While this power is active, you and your nearby teammates deal more damage and are resistant to Taunt and Placate.

Tactics Toggle, PBAoE, Team +ToHit, Prot( Co 5.19 ), Res( Co 60.55% Fr 60.55% ), +Perception
While this power is active, your Accuracy and that of all your nearby teammates' is increased. Your advanced Tactics also protect you and your team from Confuse and Fear effects, as well as your Perception so you can detect Stealthy foes. You must be at least level 14 and have Defense or Assault before selecting Tactics.

Armored Exoskeleton Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P40 T50 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain Resistance

Rikti Magus

Main Article: Rikti Magus

These radical members of the Rikti's Restructurist faction have mastered magical arts stolen from the Circle of Thorns.

Powers

Fire Ball Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash), Minor DoT(Fire)
You are on fire, and are taking Damage over Time from the Fireball.

Stalagmites Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Disorient, -Defense
The Rikti Magus has left you Disoriented with his Stalagmites attack. Your Defense is lowered.

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

Block of Ice Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold), Foe Hold, -Recharge, -SPD
You are Held in a Block of Ice. You will be slowed from the cold when you break free.

Mass Hypnosis Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Sleep
Rikti Magus has put you to sleep.

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The Rikti Magus has slightly reduce your attack speed with his Mental Blast.

Rikti Sword Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You are Disoriented.

Resistance Auto, Res( S30 L30 F30 C30 E30 P30 ), Res( Sl 100% Co 100% Fr 100% )
Rikti Mentalist armor makes them are resistant to Lethal, Smashing, and Energy damage. Their enhanced mental powers also make them resistant to Sleep, Confuse, Fear and Psionic damage.

The Honoree

Main Article: The Honoree

The Honoree reminds you of Hero 1, the hero who was sent to the Rikti homeworld and successfully destroyed the bridge between their world and ours. It is quite possible that Hero 1 was captured on the Rikti homeworld and subjected to mutations similar to what the Lost undergo, creating this new abomination.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Citadel can Fly!

Barrage Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient
A Barrage from the Hero has Disoriented you.

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.

Whirling Hands PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
A Whirling Hands attack 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.

Power Blast Ranged, High DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
A much more powerful, yet slower version of Power Bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.

Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
The Mental Blast has slowed your reflexes. Your attack speed is reduced.

Mass Hypnosis Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Sleep
You have been put to Sleep. You are helpless until the effect is broken.

Total Domination Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Hold
Your mind has been Dominated. You are Held.

Dull Pain Self Heal, +MaxHP
You can activate this power to increase your maximum Hit Points for a short time.

Unstoppable Self Res( S45 L45 F65 C65 E55 N70 T70 ), Prot( Kb 100 ), Res( Ho 1000% Im 1000% St 1000% Sl 1000% ), +Recovery
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Resistance Res( S50 L50 F30 C30 E40 N20 P50 T20 )
Archvillain Resistance.

Archvillains

Dra'Gon

Main article: Dra'Gon

The Dragon is a decorated Rikti general, a hero for them from the first Rikti war. He was caught on the homeworld side of the dimensional barrier when Hero 1 and the rest of the Omega Team sealed the pathway between our world and theirs.

Powers

Scorch Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Fire)
The Hero's hands are engulfed in flames, igniting the target.

Cremate Melee, High DMG(Fire/Smash)
A slow but devastating attack. Cremate clobbers your foes with a massive 2 handed fiery smash that leaves your foe set on fire.

Incinerate Melee, Superior DoT(Fire)
Intense concentration can allow you to Incinerate an opponent. This will set your foe ablaze, dealing damage over time.

Fire Breath Ranged (Cone), High DoT(Fire)
The Hero breaths forth a cone of fire that burns all foes within it's narrow cone. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.

Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Fire), Minor DoT(Fire)
You have been set on fire by the Fire Blast.

Fire Ball Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Fire/Smash), Minor DoT(Fire)
You have been set on fire by the Fireball.

Consume PBAoE, Minor DMG(Fire), Foe Taunt, Self +Endurance
You can drain body heat from all nearby foes in order to replenish your own Endurance. The more foes affected, the more Endurance is gained. Foes suffer minimal Fire damage.

Healing Flames Self Heal, Resist(Disorient, Toxic)
You can concentrate for a few moments and to dramatically heal himself with Healing Flames. The power of the flames can also protect you from Disorientation for a while.

Fiery Embrace Self +Damage
Significantly boosts the damage of all your Fire attacks for quite a while. Also increases the damage of all your other non-fire based attacks for a short while.

Fire Shield Auto, Self Res( S30 L30 F30 C10 )
While this power is active, you get a good resistance to Lethal, Smashing and Fire damage. Fire Shield also provides minimal resistance to Cold damage.

Plasma Shield Auto, Self Res( S30 L30 F30 C10 E30 N30 ), Prot( Ho 10.38 Sl 10.38 )
While this power is active, you get a good resistance to Lethal, Smashing, Fire Cold, Energy and Negative Energy damage. Plasma Shield also gives your protection from Sleep and Hold effects.

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain Resistance.

Hro'Dtohz

Main Article: Lord of War: Hro'Dtohz

The Supreme Commander of the Rikti Lineage of War, Hro'Dtohz is the one responsible for commanding the vast power of the Rikti Military in their war against Earth. A ruthless tactical genius with his own twisted code of honor, he is set on humanity's extermination or subsumption.

Powers

Blade Swing Melee, High DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Blade Eviscerate Melee, Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Blade Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Blade Carve Melee (Cone), Heavy DMG(Energy/Lethal), Foe Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Rikti Rifle Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback, Disorient
You are Disoriented.

Transponder Build Transponder
The Rikti Commander can create an inter-dimensional Transponder. Other Rikti soldiers can teleport in through this Transponder to join their allies. The Transponder can be destroyed.

Resistance
Archvillain Resistance