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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Certain enemies are flagged as Undead or Ghost for the purposes of changing the effect of certain powers targeting them.
Certain enemies are flagged as Undead for the purposes of changing the effect of certain powers targeting them.


== Undead Affecting Powers ==
== Undead Affecting Powers ==
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* [[Soul Trap]] - Also reduces additional Endurance
* [[Soul Trap]] - Also reduces additional Endurance
* [[Undead Slaying Axe]]
* [[Undead Slaying Axe]]
== Ghost Affecting Powers ==
The following powers deliver additional damage against Ghost Enemies.
* [[Divining Rod]]
* [[Ghostslayer Bomb]]
* [[Ghostslayer Rifle]]
* [[Soul Trap]] - Also reduces additional Endurance


== Undead Enemies ==
== Undead Enemies ==
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=== Tsoo ===
=== Tsoo ===
* [[Tsoo#Ancestor Spirits|Ancestor Spirits]]
* [[Tsoo#Ancestor Spirit|Ancestor Spirit]]
 
== Ghost Enemies ==
The following enemies are flagged as Ghosts.
 
=== Apparitions ===
Apparitions are the only Ghosts that do not also count as Undead.
 
* [[Apparitions#Coalesced Spirit|Coalesced Spirit]]
* [[Apparitions#Dispersed_Impression|Dispersed Impression]]
* [[Apparitions#Enraged Spectre|Enraged Spectre]]
* [[Apparitions#Fearsome Reflection|Fearsome Reflection]]
* [[Apparitions#Formed Impression|Formed Impression]]
* [[Apparitions#Fractured Impression|Fractured Impression]]
* [[Apparitions#Fractured_Spectre|Fractured Spectre]]
* [[Apparitions#Fractured Spirit|Fractured Spirit]]
* [[Apparitions#Hive of Anger|Hive of Anger]]
* [[Apparitions#Ripped Spectre|Ripped Spectre]]
* [[Apparitions#Scattered Spirit|Scattered Spirit]]
 
=== Arachnos ===
Some [[Arachnos]] can be found as ghosts in some of [[Veluta Lunata|Veluta Lunata's]] missions.
* [[Arachnos#Arachnos#Wolf_Spider_Ghost_.28Minion.29|Wolf Spider Ghost]]
* [[Arachnos#Wolf_Spider_Shade_.28Lieutenant.29|Wolf Spider Shade]]
* [[Arachnos#Wolf_Spider_Phantom_.28Boss.29|Wolf Spider Phantom]]
 
=== Ghosts ===
*[[Ghosts#Spirit|Spirit (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Spirit 2|Spirit (Portal)]]
*[[Ghost Ship#Spirit|Spirit (Ghost Ship event)]]
*[[Ghosts#Apparition|Apparition (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Apparition 2|Apparition (Portal)]]
*[[Ghost Ship#Apparition|Apparition (Ghost Ship event)]]
*[[Ghosts#Lost Soul|Lost Soul (Croatoa)]]
*[[Ghosts#Lost Soul 2|Lost Soul (Portal)]]
*[[Ghost Ship#Lost Soul|Lost Soul (Ghost Ship event)]]


=== Halloween Enemies ===
== Enemies that are not Undead ==
 
There are several enemies that you would think are Undead, but are instead animated through other means or not treated as such by the game.
==== Transparent Terrors ====
* [[Transparent Terrors#Terror|Terror]]
* [[Transparent Terrors#Spectre|Spectre]]
* [[Transparent Terrors#Wraith|Wraith]]
* [[Transparent Terrors#Dark Spectre|Dark Spectre]]
 
=== Mastermind Henchmen (Necromancy) ===
Only in PvE such as via [[Doppelgangers]] or [[Mission Architect]]. In order to provide a fair balance for human players, any [[PvP]] against a [[Mastermind]]'s henchmen from the [[Necromancy]] power set will not deal additional damage even though these henchmen are technically Ghosts.
* [[Necromancy#Soul Extraction|Spirit]]
* [[Necromancy#Soul Extraction|Tortured Soul]]
* [[Necromancy#Soul Extraction|Wraith]]
 
=== Miscellaneous ===
* [[Johnny Sonata's Soul]]
 
=== Scrapyarders ===
* [[Ghost of Scrapyard]]
 
=== Skulls ===
Summoned by [[Skulls#Veles|Veles]].
 
* Spirit
 
=== Spectral Pirates ===
* [[Spectral Pirates#Night Haunt|Night Haunt]]
* [[Spectral Pirates#Night Terror|Night Terror]]
* [[Spectral Pirates#Red Hand|Red Hand]]
* [[Phil]]
* [[Red Terror]]
 
=== The Cabal ===
* [[Katie's Spirit]]
 
=== Tsoo ===
* [[Tsoo#Ancestor Spirits|Ancestor Spirits]]
 
== Enemies that are not Undead or Ghosts ==
There are several enemies that you would think are Undead or Ghosts, but are instead animated through other means or not treated as such by the game.


; 5th Column
; 5th Column
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* [[5th_Column#Vampyr_Adjutant|Vampyr Adjutant]]
* [[5th_Column#Vampyr_Adjutant|Vampyr Adjutant]]
* [[5th_Column#Schadenfreude|Schadenfreude]]
* [[5th_Column#Schadenfreude|Schadenfreude]]
; Apparitions
Apparitions are the only [[Ghost Enemies|Ghosts]] that do not also count as Undead, as they are a result of [[Mother Mayhem|Praetor Tilman]]'s Seer Program.


; Arachnos
; Arachnos
* [[Ghost Widow]] - Ghost Widow is not flagged as Undead or Ghost, likely to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* [[Ghost Widow]] - Ghost Widow is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


; Banished Pantheon
; Banished Pantheon
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* [[Banished Pantheon#Spirit of Sorrow|Spirit of Sorrow]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Spirit of Sorrow|Spirit of Sorrow]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Totem|Totem]]
* [[Banished Pantheon#Totem|Totem]]
; Circle of Thorns
Despite their spectral appearance, Circle of Thorns spirits are Undead but not Ghosts, instead they also count as Demons.
* [[Caleb]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Nerva Spectral Daemon|Nerva Spectral Daemon]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Nerva Spectral Daemon Lord|Nerva Spectral Daemon Lord]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Spectral Daemon|Spectral Daemon]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Spectral Daemon Lord|Spectral Daemon Lord]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Spectral Follower|Spectral Follower]]
* [[Circle of Thorns#Spectral Knight|Spectral Knight]]


; Council
; Council
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; Dr. Kane's Horrors  
; Dr. Kane's Horrors  
* [[Dr._Kane%27s_Horrors#The Abomination|The Abomination]] is evidently more machine than man and counts as Electronic rather than Undead.
* [[Dr._Kane%27s_Horrors#The Abomination|The Abomination]] is evidently more machine than man and counts as [[Electronic Enemies|Electronic]] rather than Undead.


; Freedom Phalanx  
; Freedom Phalanx  
* [[Numina]] - Numina is not flagged as Undead or Ghost, likely to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* [[Numina]] - Numina is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


; Ghouls/Failed Experiments/Forlorn
; Ghouls/Failed Experiments/Forlorn
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; Legacy Chain
; Legacy Chain
* [[War Witch]] - War Witch is not flagged as Undead or Ghost, likely to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* [[War Witch]] - War Witch is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


; Praetorians
; Praetorians
* [[Diabolique]] - Diabolique is not flagged as Undead or Ghost, likely to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* [[Diabolique]] - Diabolique is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


; Vahzilok
; Vahzilok
[[Dr. Vahzilok]] animates his Cadavers and Abominations through scientific means and they are not True Undead.
[[Dr. Vahzilok]] animates his Cadavers and Abominations through scientific means and they are not Undead.


; Vindicators
; Vindicators
* [[Woodsman]] - Woodsman is not flagged as Undead or Ghost, likely to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
* [[Woodsman]] - Woodsman is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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* [[Electronic Enemies]]
* [[Electronic Enemies]]
* [[Fey Enemies]]
* [[Fey Enemies]]
* [[Ghost Enemies]]


[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies]]

Latest revision as of 17:53, 19 March 2021

Overview

Certain enemies are flagged as Undead for the purposes of changing the effect of certain powers targeting them.

Undead Affecting Powers

The following powers deliver additional damage against Undead Enemies, sometimes referred to as True Undead.

Undead Enemies

The following enemies are flagged as Undead.

Arachnos

Some Arachnos can be found as ghosts in some of Veluta Lunata's missions.

Banished Pantheon

Circle of Thorns

Ghosts

Halloween Enemies

Abominations

Only the Abominations with the appearance of Shivans count as Undead, and likely only take 60% of the additional damage like regular Shivans.

Dark Fiends

Only the Dark Fiends with the appearance of Vampires count as Undead.

Deadly Apocalypse

Dr. Kane's Horrors

Spirits

Transparent Terrors

Unseelie Court

Vampire

Zombies

Zombie Apocalypse

Mastermind Henchmen (Necromancy)

Only in PvE such as via Doppelgangers or Mission Architect. In order to provide a fair balance for human players, any PvP against a Mastermind's henchmen from the Necromancy power set will not deal additional damage even though these henchmen are technically True Undead.

Midnight Masters

Midnight Squad

Miscellaneous

Nightmare

Praetorians

Shivans

Shivans, while affected like True Undead, only take 60% of the additional damage.

Skulls

Summoned by Veles.

  • Grave Knight
  • Lich
  • Spirit

Spectral Pirates

Scrapyarders

The Cabal

The Black Knights

Tsoo

Enemies that are not Undead

There are several enemies that you would think are Undead, but are instead animated through other means or not treated as such by the game.

5th Column

5th Column Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not Undead.

Apparitions

Apparitions are the only Ghosts that do not also count as Undead, as they are a result of Praetor Tilman's Seer Program.

Arachnos
  • Ghost Widow - Ghost Widow is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Banished Pantheon

Banished Pantheon spirit masks and totems are not undead. Instead, they appear to be animated spirits.

Council

Council Vampyri are created through scientific means, and are not Undead.

Dr. Kane's Horrors
Freedom Phalanx
  • Numina - Numina is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Ghouls/Failed Experiments/Forlorn

Ghouls and their related groups are genetically altered, feral humans and not Undead.

Infected

Infected originally were treated as undead, but are actually diseased. This was fixed on December 7, 2006.

Legacy Chain
  • War Witch - War Witch is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Praetorians
  • Diabolique - Diabolique is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.
Vahzilok

Dr. Vahzilok animates his Cadavers and Abominations through scientific means and they are not Undead.

Vindicators
  • Woodsman - Woodsman is not flagged as Undead, possibly to prevent vulnerability to temporary powers.

See Also