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For a visual version of this guide, complete with maps, please visit: http://www.pyric.com/xml2/ This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ Marvel, X-Men and all Marvel characters and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc. Copyright 2005 Marvel Characters, Inc. Game copyright 2005 Activision Publishing, Inc. This guide is not endorsed by, nor is the author associated with, Marvel Comics, Activision or Raven Software. / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---CONTACT INFORMATION------------------------------------------------ / \ / To contact me about the guide, send email to: pyric@cavecreations.net Please include "XML2 FAQ" in your subject line so I don't auto-discard the message. Also, please read the FAQ carefully prior to asking for help on any part of the game. If you send me additional suggestions or hints for the game and I find them useful, you will be acknowledged in the Credits. If you found this guide useful and would like to contribute a small token for my efforts, you may send money through PayPal to: paypal@cavecreations.net Or use the Donate link found on my Web site: http://www.pyric.com/ Thank you, and enjoy the guide! / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---TABLE OF CONTENTS-------------------------------------------------- / \ / Title Matter Contact Information Table of Contents Section A. Overview A.01 Review A.02 FAQ A.03 Glossary Section B. Gameplay B.01 Controls B.02 Team Management Screens B.03 Combat B.04 Item Collecting B.05 Using the Map B.06 Hints, Tips & Tricks B.07 Exploits (It's not cheating! Really!) B.08 Glitches & Bugs Section C. Walkthrough C.01 Overview C.02 Special Conversations *ACT 1* C.03 Prologue C.04 In the Blink of an Eye C.05 Hacker's Delight C.06 Infiltration C.07 Under Pressure C.08 Jailbreak C.09 Into the Void *ACT 2* C.10 Certain Destiny C.11 The New Ice Age C.12 No Way In, No Way Out C.13 Beyond the Threshold C.14 Tomb Raiders C.15 Beyond the Threshold, Part II C.16 The Beast Within *ACT 3* C.17 Rotten to the Core C.18 Infinite Possibilities C.19 Sinister Intentions C.20 'Altar'ed Reality C.21 Of Gods and Heroes *ACT 4* C.22 Sentinel Invasion C.23 Hellfire to Pay C.24 Prison of Misery C.25 Where Angels Fear to Tread C.26 Hail to the Queen C.27 Evil Revealed *ACT 5* C.28 Seal of Fate C.29 Survival of the Fittest Section D. Allies D.01 Bishop D.02 Colossus D.03 Cyclops D.04 Deadpool* D.05 Gambit D.06 Iceman D.07 Iron Man* D.08 Jean Grey D.09 Juggernaut D.10 Magneto D.11 Nightcrawler D.12 Professor X* D.13 Pyro+ D.14 Rogue D.15 Sabretooth+ D.16 Scarlet Witch D.17 Storm D.18 Sunfire D.19 Toad D.20 Wolverine D.21 Bonus Teams D.22 Categories * Denotes an ally that must be unlocked + Denotes an ally only available in the PC version of the game Section E. Item Lists E.01 Danger Room Discs E.02 Tech Stations E.03 Homing Beacons E.04 Data Discs E.05 Weapon Caches E.06 Comic Books E.07 Sketch Books Section F. Danger Room Courses F.01 Freshman Courses F.02 Sophomore Courses F.03 Junior Courses F.04 Senior Courses F.05 X-Man Courses F.06 Legends Courses Section G. Trivia Games G.01 Act 1 Questions G.02 Act 2 Questions G.03 Act 3 Questions G.04 Act 4 Questions G.05 Act 5 Questions Version History & Credits To quickly find a section, open your browser's Find function (typically CTRL-F on a Windows PC) and type the section number, e.g. D.11, into the search box. / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section A. OVERVIEW------------------------------------------------- / \ / ============== A.01: Review ============== X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is proof of the old adage, bigger is not always better. Compared to XML1, XML2 has more mutants with more powers fighting through bigger areas against bigger bosses. About the only thing that's really an improvement; however, are the bigger bosses. Raven Software tweaked the graphics--at least you can count the fingers on the hands of the characters during cutscenes--but the locales tend to be annoyingly similar. And, the more you play, the more you realize a lot of the "extras" added to the game are just filler. More collecting X number of items. More long, meandering hallways built by Frank Lloyd Wright's insane twin filled with cannon fodder that must be disposed of using the even greater number of powers at your disposal, which leads to lots and lots of reading and experimenting and calculating...and other complexity. Admittedly, there are some nice touches. There's a bit more variety in the powers now, especially with Xtremes. The bosses are more fearsome and even some of the early bosses can lay waste your entire team a few times before you figure them out. The story is pretty good and will hold your interest, though it will be tried many times as you slink your way through yet more mindless filler. Overall, this game rates about the same as the first. For every improvement, there's a disappointment. Still, in the end, this is one of the best superhero titles as well as one of the best action RPGs to come down the pike this year. =========== A.02: FAQ =========== Q. How do I unlock Deadpool/Iron Man/Professor X/Pyro/Sabretooth? A. If you have the PC version of XML2, Pyro and Sabretooth will be available to you at the first Xtraction point in the Genosha Sanctuary. If you don't have the PC version of XML2, you're out of luck. Deadpool is unlocked when you beat the game for the first time. You can unlock Professor X by collecting all Danger Room discs and beating all the Danger Room scenarios. You only need to beat the scenarios (i.e. earn the Titanium Award), you don't have to beat the optional Award requirements (Adamantium and Vibranium). Iron Man is a bit more complicated. In each of the five Acts, you can find up to six homing beacons. Find four of them and a secret portal will open back at your base (it will be located next to the "shop"--i.e. Beast or Forge). Go through the portal and defeat the enemies. In Acts 1 through 4, you recover a piece of Iron Man's armor. In Act 5, you rescue Iron Man himself and can then use him in the current and future games. Q. I heard Cable/X-Man/Dark Phoenix/Cannonball are in the game. Why aren't they in your FAQ? A. Those four characters are exclusive to the Sony PSP version of XML2. Unless someone wants to donate a PSP to me, they won't be covered in this FAQ. Q. I thought the comic books unlocked special Flashback missions? A. The Flashback missions are a Sony PSP exclusive. You won't get them on the Gamecube, PS2, XBox or PC. Q. Should I get this for PC or one of the consoles? A. It's up to you. XML2 is not that demanding on PC hardware, so even mid- range systems from two or three years ago can probably run it. If you can play newer games such as Dungeon Siege II or Ultimate Spider-Man, XML2 will run like butter. The PC offers two more playable characters (albeit ones very like Sunfire and Wolverine), much shorter load times and better graphics. The downside is a complicated control scheme unless you have a decent gamepad and possible bugs or conflicts with your hardware. Oh, yeah, the PC version is $10 (US) cheaper. Still, it's your call. Q. Can I play as ? A. In the Skirmish mode, you can choose various enemy mutants. You can put enemy mutants and some non-playable mutants on your team in Story mode, but it involves hex editing your savegame, so you'll need to look elsewhere for that info. Q. What's the correct answer to ? A. See Section G of this guide. Q. What's the best setup for my gamepad? A. A complete overview of the controls is in Section B.01, including how to set up your gamepad to mimic the control layout of the consoles. Q. How do I hit combos? A. Section B.03 covers combat in all its permutations. Q. How should I level up ? A. Section D of this guide covers all 20 playable characters, with complete lists of skills and recommended leveling procedures. Q. What's the highest level for the X-Men? A. 99, and, even if you get that high, you still won't be able to buy every rank in every skill. Q. Is this just like XML1? A. There are a lot of similarities; however, it is different enough-- especially in the heroes and their skills, that you'll need some time to get used to it. Still, it plays close enough to the original that you can jump in and start killing bad guys right away. Q. How many savegames can I have? A. The PC version of XML2 allows 10 savegames. They are stored in My Documents\Activision\X-Men Legends 2\Save You should rotate at least three or four saves in case you mess up real bad. Q. I can't destroy the statues in the Temple of Anubis! What's up? A. There's a glitch in this area. See B.08, Glitches & Bugs, for the solution. =============== A.03: Glossary =============== ATK: Attack rating; measures how easy it is for a character to successfully land a melee attack on another character Boost: Skills that are buffs Buff: Any enhancement to a character's offensive or defensive stats or abilities Debuff: Any penalty to a character's offensive or defensive stats or abilities DEF: Defense rating; measures how hard it is for a character to be successfully hit by a melee attack EP: Energy points HP: Hit points or health Mob: Any hostile character or characters Power: Any mutant skill that requires activation (i.e. non-Passive) Skill: The varying abilities of all mutants. Skills come in several types: * Ability: adds an ability to the character's repertoire (such as flying) * Beam: an instantaneous, straight-line, narrow-width projection of energy * Blast: causes an explosion at the target spot * Boost: enhances offensive/defensive capabilities * Charge: a special attack that covers a large distance * Debuff: penalizes enemies' abilities * Melee: an enhanced hand-to-hand attack * Passive: a skill that provides a continuous effect * Projectile: fires a bullet or missile, some will track the target * Radial: creates an effect in a circle around the character * Special: Any skill that does not fall into one of the other categories * Trap: Creates an effect that damages enemies autonomically * Xtreme: Skills that can only be used with Xtreme tokens XP: Experience points / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section B. GAMEPLAY------------------------------------------------- / \ / ================ B.01: Controls ================ B.01.a) Control Layout ---------------------- The following table lists the default keyboard controls as well as recommended gamepad controls. XML2 recognizes most gamepads, but does not automatically set up the controls. You will have to do that through the game's Options>Advanced menu. +--------------------+--------------------+--------------------+ | Action | Key | Gamepad | |--------------------+--------------------+--------------------| | Move Forward | W | Left Analog Up | | Move Backward | S | Left Analog Down | | Move Left | A | Left Analog Left | | Move Right | D | Left Analog Right | | Attack/Power 1 | Keypad 4 | Button 1 | | Smash/Power 2 | Keypad 6 | Button 2 | | Jump/Xtreme | Spacebar | Button 4 | | Use/Boost | E | Button 3 | | Use Powers | Keypad 5 | Right Shoulder | | Energy Pack | O | Right Trigger | | Health Pack | P | Left Trigger | | Call Allies | C | Left Shoulder | | Character Up | Up Arrow | D-Pad Up | | Character Down | Down Arrow | D-Pad Down | | Character Left | Left Arrow | D-Pad Left | | Character Right | Right Arrow | D-Pad Right | | Map Toggle | M | | | Start/Pause | ESC | Button 9 | | Stats Menu | F1 | Button 10 | | Camera Up | I | Right Analog Up | | Camera Down | K | Right Analog Down | | Camera Left | J | Right Analog Left | | Camera Right | L | Right Analog Right | | Screenshot | F11 | | | Talk | T | | | Walk | Left Shift | | | Switch Character | Q | | | Attack Object | Left CTRL | | | Rotate Camera | V | | | Bind Power | B | | | Quick Power | ` (backtick) | | | Power 1 through 11 | 1 through - (dash) | | +--------------------+--------------------+--------------------+ Here's an (admittedly crude) representation of a generic, 10-button, dual- analog stick controller: ____________ ____________ / LS______ \ / ______RS \ __|__/__LT__\__|_____________|__/__RT__\__|__ / _ \ / _| |_ (4) \ / [_ D _] (3) (2) \ / |_| (9) (10) (1) \ / _ _ \ ( ,~' '~, ,~' '~, ) \ ( LA )_________( RA ) / \ |'~,_,~' '~,_.~'| / \ | | / \ | | / \ | | / \ | | / \ | | / \ | | / \ | | / \____| |____/ D = D-pad LA/RA = Left and Right thumbsticks LT/RT = Left and Right triggers (small shoulder buttons) LS/RS = Left and Right (large) shoulder buttons The game may refer to the triggers as buttons 5 and 6; and it may refer to the shoulder buttons as buttons 7 and 8. Your gamepad may have additional buttons, or it may have six thumb-placed buttons on the right face and only two shoulder buttons. The thumbsticks may also be buttons. Etc. The variations aren't endless, but there are more than can be reasonably accounted for here. However, if your controller is roughly like the one pictured here and you bind controls as suggested in the above table, it will handle pretty much just like XML and XML2 on the consoles. *CONTROLLER QUICK-TIP* Bind your keyboard controls to the secondary slots and bind your gamepad controls to the primary slots. Then the game hints will refer to your gamepad rather than keyboard. For example, instead of being told to press E to activate an Xtraction point, you'll be told to press Btn 3. Not having to carry a translation table in your head makes gameplay much smoother. B.01.b) Using the Controls -------------------------- ATTACK & SMASH These are your two different melee attack buttons; Smash is a more powerful attack. You can string them together in different ways to create melee combos (not the same thing as power combos). E.g. Attack - Attack - Smash is a heavy uppercut. You can learn different combos in Freshman and Sophomore level Danger Room courses. Attack and Smash also execute offensive powers when you press and hold Use Powers. You can choose which two powers to assign to the buttons from the team management screens. USE/BOOST This is the generic "use" key for all kinds of game situations: open doors, talk to NPCs, use computer consoles, pick up & throw items or enemies. Etc. This is also the key to which you bind boost and debuff powers. JUMP/XTREME Pressing Jump once causes your character to jump. Press Jump + Smash to execute a power jump (slightly longer, higher jump with an attack at the end). Some characters can fly, if ranks are purchased in the Flight skill. To fly, press Jump, then press Jump again while in the air. While flying, press Use to fly lower and Jump to fly higher. You can also press Smash to execute a dive-bombing attack. *NOTE* In XML2, fliers cannot carry other characters. Teleporters (Nightcrawler and Deadpool) will teleport in the direction you push the control pad if you press Jump while the character is in the air. Iceman will use his Ice Slide if you press Jump in mid-air (if you have purchased ranks of the Ice Slide skill). Toad can double-jump by pressing Jump while he is in mid-air (no special skills required). Xtreme powers are bound to the Jump button. USE ENERGY/HEALTH PACK Press one of these buttons to cause your currently selected character to use an energy or health pack, restoring 33% of the character's maximum energy or health. Each character has a chance of getting 66% max energy or health, depending on Focus and Body stats, respectively. Characters controlled by the AI can be set to use health packs under certain conditions (see Team Management Screens below). AI-controlled characters will never use energy packs. All characters regenerate energy. Some character skills (and some equipment) regenerate health. You begin the game with the ability to carry 10 of each type of pack. You gain +5 carrying capacity with each 10 levels (i.e. as soon as any one character reaches the next 10-level mark: 10, 20, 30, etc.) to a maximum of 55 of each pack at level 90. You can gain 12 additional units carrying capacity for each type of pack by finding all data discs in the game. CALL ALLIES Issues a command to your AI-controlled teammates to come attack your current target (or reform around you if no targets are nearby). The AI- controlled characters will attack with the power specified on their AI screen. (Or, in some cases, the AI may choose a different offensive power, based on the range to the target.) Spamming the Call button is the only way to hit Power Combos in single-player. Pressing Call Allies also gives a verbal cue so other player-controlled characters (when playing multiplayer) can come to your aid. USE POWERS Pressing Use Powers brings up the Powers menu, which shows your bound powers in this arrangement: Jump Use Smash Attack Press and hold this key, then press the appropriate key (Attack, Smash, Use, Jump) to execute a mutant power. Attack and Smash are offensive powers, Use is a boost/debuff power and Jump is an Xtreme power. If you set up your gamepad as specified above, this configuration will match the face buttons on the right of your controller: 4 3 2 1 You can bind powers to keys through the Skills page in the character stats (see below). If you have more powers than can be bound to keys (e.g. you have two boost/debuff powers and there is only one boost key), you can change bound powers on the fly: Press and hold Use Powers, then press a character selection key in the direction of the key to which you want to bind a different power. The game will cycle through the available powers for that button. For example: You have both Absorption and Energy Fury for Bishop. Currently, Absorption is bound to the Use key. * Press and hold Use Powers (e.g. Right Shoulder button) * Press Left Character Select (e.g. Left D-pad) * The Energy Fury icon will replace Absorption on the powers menu * Release Use Powers * Energy Fury is now bound to the Use key START/PAUSE Brings up the game menu. MAP TOGGLE Switches the overhead map between small, large and hidden. On the PC, the small overhead map works quite well. SCREENSHOT Saves a .bmp screenshot to: My Documents\Activision\X-Men Legends 2\Screenshots The game will only save 256 screenshots (XMenLegends0000.bmp to XMenLegends0255.bmp) and then will start over at 0000, even if it means overwriting earlier images. TALK Opens chat window for online multiplayer chatting. WALK Slows down the movement of your characters. BIND POWER Allows you to bind two additional "quick powers" to your mouse buttons. Press and hold 'B', select the power and then press either the left or right mouse button. To use the power, press and hold backtick (`) and press the left or right mouse button. (The backtick key is immediately left of the number '1' key on US English keyboards.) If you're using a gamepad, you probably won't use this feature. POWER KEYS 1 THROUGH 11 You can immediately execute any power by pressing the numbers 1 through 0 and the - (dash) key (directly right of the '0' key). You cannot change the binding of these keys. To see which powers have been mapped to which keys, press and hold 'B'. In general, offensive powers are keys 1 to 6, Xtreme powers are keys 7 and 8 and boosts/debuffs are keys 9, 0 and - (dash). However, because different characters have different numbers of each category of skill, the mappings will vary slightly. This is a quick and easy way to use a power for a special situation without having to re-map your buttons. B.01.c) The Game Menu --------------------- The following options are available on the game menu (press Start/Pause while playing): OBJECTIVES See all active and finished tasks received in the current Act. TEAM MANAGEMENT Brings up the team management menu, same as pushing the Stats Menu key. END MISSION This option, only available while playing a Danger Room scenario, ends the scenario and returns you to the Danger Room menu. BLINK PORTAL Opens a portal from your current location to the home base in the current Act. This option is only available after you rescue Blink at the beginning of Act 1. Blink Portals persist through reloads, so you can, effectively, save and quit any time. Blink must rest for five minutes after creating a portal, so you can't use them completely indiscriminately. MAP [SMALL/LARGE/HIDDEN] Toggles through the different overhead map sizes (or turns it off). AUTOMAP Leaves the game paused and turns on the large overhead map. You can move and rotate the map so you can get an idea of the current area's layout, look for rooms you might have missed, etc. OPTIONS Opens the game options menu. PLAYERS Opens the player management menu, where you can add or remove players for co-operative play. LOAD GAME Loads a savegame. QUIT GAME Quits to the main menu. B.01.d) Xtraction Points ------------------------ Xtraction points must be activated by walking over them. Once activated, Xtraction points allow you to do three things: 1) Xtract--instantly teleport to any other Xtraction point you have activated, including those in previous Acts. Just press Left or Right to switch Acts. 2) Change Team--bring up the Change Team menu to replace/revive members of your current team. 3) Save Game--save your game to one of the ten save slots available. Note that options like visiting the danger room or shopping have been removed since all you have to do is Xtract back to base to do those things. (You can even Blink Portal back to base at any time, without using an Xtraction point.) ============================= B.02: Team Management Screens ============================= *MENU CONTROLS* In the following descriptions, the gamepad buttons shown match the recommended layout given previously. If you have mapped your gamepad differently, you will have to adjust or use the on-screen prompts. Press the Stats Menu button or choose Change Team at an Xtraction point or press Start/Pause and choose the Team Management option to bring up the main team management menu. The main menu shows your current team. Select a character using the movement or character controls, then: * Press Jump (Btn 4) to open that character's stat screens. * Press Use (Btn 3) to remove that character (Change Team screen only) * Press Attack (Btn 1) to replace that character (Change Team screen only) * Press Use Energy Pack (RT) to apply a different costume (skin) (Change Team screen only; not available for all characters) * Press Smash (Btn 2) to back up one menu level * Press Start/Pause to end the session, accept all changes and return to the game (or game menu if you used the Team Management menu option) If you choose to Replace a character, a menu of available heroes appears. Scroll through the menu using up/down movement keys to highlight the hero you want. If that hero previously fell in battle, there is a cost to revive him or her. This cost varies based on your character level and is shown next to the character's portrait. Press Attack (Btn 1) to revive the character. Press Attack (Btn 1) to place a character in the current position on the team. Press Smash (Btn 2) to quit the replacement menu. Note: you can also bring up stat screens of characters on the replacement menu by pressing Jump (Btn 4). Thus, from the Change Team menu, you can manage the stats, skills and equipment for all playable characters. There are four stat screens: Stats, Skills, Gear and AI. To switch screens, press left or right movement buttons (LA stick) or character select buttons (D-pad) or click a tab. Underneath the tabs, on all screens, is the current character's name, XP progress through the current level (displayed as a simple bar graph, no XP numbers are actually shown) and current level. To switch to a different character while the character screens are open, press Call Allies (Left Shoulder button) or Use Powers (Right Shoulder button). B.02.a) Stats ------------- At the top of the stats screens are listed your four abilities as well as stats based on those abilities. Underneath is detail information about the currently selected stat. All information displayed on this screen includes bonuses from skills and equipped items. Your four ability scores are: BODY Increases your health points (HP) and chance for double health from potions. Next to your current Body score are your current and max HP. To add a point to Body, select it and press Attack (Btn 1). To remove a point from Body that has been added during this session, select it and press Use (Btn 3). Health is calculated as: 25 + 5 per level + 3 per Body Body also affects your natural resistances. Your resistances are listed on the right side of the screen. In order they are: Energy resistance Mental resistance Radiation resistance Elemental resistance FOCUS Increases your energy points (EP), energy regeneration, melee mental damage, and chance for double energy from potions. Next to your Focus score are your current and max EP. To add a point to Focus, select it and press Attack (Btn 1). To remove a point from Focus that has been added during this session, select it and press Use (Btn 3). Energy is calculated as: 30 + 4 per level + 2 per Focus STRIKE Increases the damage you do with melee attacks. Next to your Strike score is shown your melee damage. The range before the slash is standard Attack damage. The range after the slash is Smash attack damage. You get a damage bonus of +2% per Strike. To add a point to Strike, select it and press Attack (Btn 1). To remove a point from Strike that has been added during this session, select it and press Use (Btn 3). SPEED Increases your attack rating (ATK) and defense rating (DEF). Next to your Speed score are your ATK and DEF. ATK: Increases the chance to hit with melee attacks (5 per Speed - 35) DEF: Increases your ability to dodge incoming melee attacks (3 per Speed) To add a point to Speed, select it and press Attack (Btn 1). To remove a point from Speed that has been added during this session, select it and press Use (Btn 3). B.02.b) Skills -------------- If you played XML1, this will be the biggest change as characters have a greater selection of powers. One big change is two Xtreme powers per character (most characters, anyway) rather than one. Also, the Xtreme powers have ranks just like all the other powers. There's also been some shuffling of roles (Storm no longer has Leadership), and more reasonable allocation of skills (only melee-focused characters get Critical Strike). Unlocked skills show a series of boxes representing the ranks available. Like so: [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] Ranks you have bought are colored in, ranks available to be bought are highlighted in white. All powers show 20 ranks; however, some powers don't allow 20 ranks. These powers show "locked" boxes on the left: [/][/][/][/][/][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] Why did the developer team do this? Especially when some skills with fewer than 20 ranks simply show fewer than 20 boxes? The world may never know. To view information about a skill, select it and press Use Energy Pack (RT). To add a rank to a skill, select it and press Attack (Btn 1). Available points are shown at the bottom of the skills page. All ranks cost one skill point. To subtract a rank bought in this session, press Use (Btn 3). Once you Accept the changes (by exiting the team management screens), you can't subtract the points. There doesn't appear to be any kind of Cancel command, so if you want to delete your changes, you'll have to do it manually before pressing Start/Pause. To assign a power to a power key (Attack, Smash, Use or Jump) select the power, press Use Health Pack (LT), then press the appropriate button. Remember, only non-Xtreme offensive powers on Attack and Smash; only non- Xtreme boost or debuff powers on Use and only Xtreme powers on Jump. B.02.c) Gear ------------ At the top of the Gear screen are your ability scores and related stats (as shown on the Stats screen). This allows you to examine the effects of equipping and unequipping items. Below your stats are your three equipment slots and whatever items you currently have in those slots: belts, gloves and armor. Below that is the current inventory of unequipped items. To remove an equipped item, select it and press Use (Btn 3). To equip an item to a slot, select the slot, press Attack (Btn 1) to move to the inventory list, select the item you want to equip and press Attack (Btn 1). If you already had an item equipped in that slot, it will be swapped with the new item. To leave the inventory list without equipping a new item, press Smash (Btn 2). To drop an item on the ground either from your gear slot or from the inventory list, press Use Health Pack (LT). B.02.d) AI ---------- The AI screen shows the current settings for this character when controlled by the computer. To change any of these settings, select it and press Attack (Btn 1) until the proper setting is displayed. AI HEAL WHEN FULL If set to Yes, when walking over a health pack and any current team member needs health (no matter how small) and you have a full complement of health packs, your characters will use health packs and pick up the new one. Set this to Yes. This setting applies to the whole team. AI HEAL Governs how the AI uses health packs. This rule applies to the whole team. There are four rules: Never: the AI never uses health packs < 20%: the AI uses a health pack if the character's health falls below 20 per cent of maximum and there are more than two health packs in inventory < 40%: the AI uses a health pack when the character's health falls below 40 per cent of maximum and there are more than two health packs in inventory < 80%: the AI uses a health pack when the character's health falls below 80 per cent of maximum and there are more than two health packs in inventory The recommended settings are 40% and 80%. Never is not a good idea unless you intend to rapidly switch characters while in combat in order to use health packs. Less than 20% can cause a character to die from massive damage before getting low enough to use a health pack. Less than 40% is a good all-around rule that will keep your teammates alive while saving on your store of health packs. Less than 80% will cause the AI to use health packs far too rapidly in the early game; but, you can switch to it once you are able to hold 20 or more health packs (at level 20). AI MODE Sets how the character should react in combat, especially when you call for help. There are three levels of AI for each character. Aggressive: the character responds immediately to attack Normal: the character waits for an opportunity before attacking Defensive: the character only attacks if he or she is attacked There's little use in this game for Defensive AI. Melee characters should be set to Aggressive, the remaining characters can be set to Normal. AI SKILL This is the mutant power the AI will use when you call for an attack using the Call Allies button. See the individual character listings in Section D for recommendations. AI AUTO-TRAIT, AI AUTO-SKILL, AI AUTO-EQUIP Controls whether the AI will automatically level up stats or skills and automatically equip characters with new equipment. Here's the quick rundown: You can set everything to Auto and beat the game. If you want to beat the game easily, you will turn Auto-Skill off. If you want to pwn* the game, you will handle everything yourself. The game does all right auto-leveling and auto-equipping characters; however, it spreads stat and skill points too thin and tends to equip items based on their level requirement rather than their actual stat boosts. Plus, it doesn't necessarily equip items based on usefulness; for example, putting a +Strike item on Magneto is worthless, but would be a big help on Wolverine. If you really want to power-game through XML2, you'll want to stick with a single team and level them up and equip them yourself. * A "gamer-ism" that is a deliberate typo of "own" and means to so thoroughly and completely understand the game that you can breeze through Hard mode without breaking a sweat. ============== B.03: Combat ============== Combat, and lots of it, is the name of the game in X-Men Legends II. Each character has two primary melee attacks: Attack and Smash. By hitting an opponent with different sequences, you can perform a special attack that does more damage. Some of the special attacks are: - Triple Hit: Attack, Attack, Attack - Knockback: Attack, Smash, Smash, Smash - Stun: Smash, Attack, Smash, Smash While some characters can be effective just unloading melee attacks on the bad guys, the best way to win fights is to use your mutant powers. There are also power combos: two mutant powers hitting an enemy at the same time. In XML2, power combos are harder to execute and are not as useful anyway because there is no damage bonus for hitting a combo. There is an XP bonus for using a combo, and that can be exploited (a little) for faster leveling. Hitting combos in multiplayer requires communication between the players and a good sense of the timing of each mutant power being used. Wolverine's Feral Slash, for example, is much faster than Storm's Lightning Strike. If a player controlling Wolverine wants to hit a combo with a player controlling Storm, the Wolverine player must watch the timing of the LS and initiate the Slash immediately before the lightning hits. In single player, hitting combos is part luck and part skill. In combat, you spam the Call Allies button to have them attack your opponent with their mutant powers. Again, timing is an issue, but you don't have much control over when the computer AI will actually unleash its power(s). Experiment to find different teams that work well for hitting combos. Make sure you always have a character with Leadership on the team. This skill adds bonus experience points earned from an enemy on whom you used a combo, and it increases the critical strike chance for the entire team. You do not have to actually defeat the enemy with the combo. As long as you used a combo on that enemy at some point, you get the bonus XP. You can also score combos even if you are just fighting hand-to-hand; just keep pressing Call Allies while you're punching to keep your teammates blasting away with their powers. There's even a "Batter Up!" combo that is scored when one character hits with a strike sequence at the same time another character hits with another strike sequence. You can also score Batter Up! combos by picking an enemy up (by hand or with powers) and flinging the foe into the rest of the team. There is a small window of opportunity surrounding each power when you can cause a combo. Powers that temporarily stun your opponents are especially good for combos as you can hit with the second power any time while the foe is stunned. Area-of-effect powers also give good chances for hitting combos as multiple enemies are affected. Finally, multiple-attack powers (e.g. Nightcrawler's Teleport Frenzy or Gambit's Staff Assault) give you more opportunities for hitting combos. Once you get to level 15 and purchase Xtreme powers for your X-Men, you can use these powers by pressing Use Powers + Jump. You can hit super power combos by hitting a combo with one or two Xtreme powers. Xtreme powers require Xtreme icons, which will display at the bottom center of the screen. In order to fill these icons, you need to collect Xtreme tokens the same way you collect health packs, etc. Each token fills one-quarter of an icon, so you must collect four tokens to get one full icon and use an Xtreme power once. The Xtreme power icons are shared by all X-Men. Thus, if you have one icon filled, and Bishop uses Big Bang, Deadpool cannot then immediately follow with Nitrogen Blast until you pick up more tokens. At level 15, you can have one filled Xtreme icon. At level 20, you can have two filled icons. At level 25, you can have three; at level 30, you can have four; and, at level 35 and after, you can have five filled icons. Xtreme powers are most useful for crowd control. Try to avoid using Xtreme powers against bosses, as most Xtreme powers are large area-of-effect powers that are intended to damage multiple enemies. Against a single enemy, they're a lot less powerful. (With one or two exceptions as noted in Section D.) Use focused, single-opponent powers and combos against bosses. Another method of dealing with your enemies is to throw things at them. A character with the Might skill can pick up and throw cars, trucks and other really heavy things--as can Jean and Magneto if you buy enough ranks in their special powers (Telekinesis and Levitation, respectively). Any character can throw barrels or crates. You can even pick up and throw enemies; and, a character with Might can pick up and throw Wolverine (Fastball Special). Though, for the most part, throwing is not a normal method of dealing with mobs. As you attack enemies, keep an eye on the enemy status bar in the top center of the screen. This shows your opponent's health status and any damage resistances possessed by the enemy. For example, some enemies are physical resistant. This means attacks causing physical damage are less effective. Team up on the foe with energy and mental attacks. The same goes for opponents listed as mental resistant, etc. Finally, if you can, avoid combat on bridges (especially bridges built by an X-Man) or near ledges. The computer AI is just stupid enough to occasionally send your teammates jumping into the abyss after enemies that have fallen over the edge. That's a bad thing. Combat in XML2 is fast, furious and goes on forever; so, you'll get plenty of practice in taking care of the bad guys. If, for some strange reason, you can't get enough combat, try the Danger Room. ===================== B.04: Item Collecting ===================== Your primary task in X-Men Legends II is defeating the bad guys. Your secondary task is scrounging for loot...that is, collecting valuable equipment. You get most of your swag from drops by your enemies; however, you can also get a lot of loot from destroying the scenery. Most of the items you will collect are health packs, energy packs and tech bits. Tech bits are the XML2 equivalent of money. You use tech bits to buy equipment from Forge and Beast and revive fallen mutants-in-arms. Once you hit 15th level and can use Xtreme powers, you'll start picking up the Xtreme tokens you need to fill your Xtreme power icons. You'll also pick up a lot of gear that improve stats. All allies share the inventory, so any hero can equip anything that's been picked up, unless another character is already wearing the item. There is a limit of 20 unequipped items that can be held in inventory. If you try to pick something up and get the message "Inventory is full", you have three options: 1) Ignore the item on the ground because it is underpowered for your current level; 2) Return to base and sell unused items to Forge or Beast or put them in the hero stash; or, 3) Drop some of your current inventory on the ground. In order to keep your inventory from filling up, re-evaluate your equipment and sell unneeded items at least every other Xtraction point. *NOTE* There's a game-stopping bug related to memory dumps and the number of items in your hero stash. Keep your hero stash at 30 items or less! There are also many bonus items that are hidden throughout the game. If you thought there were lots of hidden items in XML, wait until you get a load of XML2. Here's the quick hit list: Comic books: there are 15 of them. They don't confer any stat bonuses, alas, but they are still cool to look at. Sketch books: there are 16 sketch books, each unlocks 3 pieces of concept art. If you collect all 16, you will get a boatload of additional concept art. Tech stations: like the skill/stat point bonuses from XML, although there are more of them. Each tech station gives a bonus to the one character that uses the station. They provide permanent stat boosts, health and energy increases, etc. There are 30 tech stations scattered throughout the game. Weapon cache: XML2's version of the uber-loot-producing treasure chest. Each weapon cache contains tech bits, health and energy packs and rare or unique equipment. Danger Room Discs: as in XML1, you have to find these in order to play the scenarios. Find them all (and beat all the scenarios) and Professor X is yours to manipulate to your will... Data discs: Collect four data discs and you get a bonus to your health or energy pack carrying capacity. There are twenty discs in all. * +2 energy packs for the first set of four data discs * +2 health packs for the second set of four data discs * +4 energy packs for the third set of four data discs * +4 health packs for the fourth set of four data discs * +6 health and +6 energy packs for the fifth set of four data discs Section E of this guide will fill you in on all the locations of these goodies. You can also find the location of all the Danger Room Discs in Section F. And, there are load screens and cinematics that can be unlocked through normal gameplay. Finally, beating the game once entitles you to start a new game+, which gives you all characters (including unlocked characters) at their endgame level. If you beat the game on Normal difficulty, you can play at the Hard difficulty. =================== B.05: Using the Map =================== The map is an essential part of success in XML2. Without the map, stages can become confusing and impossible to navigate. With the map, you can always see in which direction your next objective lies. The stages are very linear, but some of them can twist around enough to leave you confused unless you can see where you are and where you are going on your map. The map contains a number of useful markers to help you find your way through each stage: A blue X in a circle marks an Xtraction point. A red X marks a stage objective. It might be a control panel that needs to be operated, a person who needs to be rescued or a device that needs to be destroyed. Your primary goal in each stage is to go to each red X and do whatever needs to be done. Then you head for the exit and the next stage. A yellow double-arrow in a half-circle marks the exits from the area. Once all objectives have been cleared, find and use the exit. A yellow exclamation mark identifies an NPC you need to talk to. Red arrows show the direction of objectives too far away to display on the map. Yellow arrows show the direction of NPCs too far away to display on the map. The map comes in two sizes: large and small. It can also be hidden. Unlike XML1, the large map shows no more area than the small map--it just shows the same area overlaid on the entire screen. Thus, on the PC, at least, the small map works just fine. The small map is the default when you start the game. To change the map size, use the Map toggle key or the Map option in the game menu. There's also an auto-map, available from the game menu. This is a map of the area and can be scrolled and rotated around the screen (the game is paused while the auto-map is on). Use this to get a better idea of the direction in which you need to go to reach your objectives. ========================== B.06: Hints, Tips & Tricks ========================== Always have on your team a bridge builder, a flier, a teleporter and a character with Might. (There's no need, as in XML1, to have a welder.) Magneto and Jean Grey double as both fliers and bridge builders; if you level up Levitation or Telekinesis (respectively), they can also function as the Mighty character. This will allow your team to overcome any obstacle encountered during the game. Make sure your party is well-balanced in types of damage used. This way you always have counters to resistances of enemies. For example, if you're loaded up on physical damage (e.g. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Deadpool and Colossus), you're going to have a tough time with physical resistant enemies. Don't forget about the Blink Portal. It effectively allows you to make your own Xtraction point in almost any area of the game (boss arenas and the Perimeter Platforms area of Act 4 are notable exceptions). The amount of experience gained by inactive characters is much less than it was in XML1. If you constantly switch teams around, your characters are going to begin to lag badly behind the mobs as you progress through the game. You can still beat the game, even if your characters are only in the Level 37 to 38 range by the final fight; however, you'll be using energy and health (mostly energy) packs like water. Not that this is a problem; you'll have plenty of tech bits to restock from Forge every few minutes. Still, if you want to make things easier on yourself, stick with one team through most of the game--you'll finish at least 10 levels higher than if you play musical mutants. Have one (or more) characters with Leadership on your team to increase the experience gained. Magneto (who can also fly, build bridges and Levitate massive objects) has Leadership, as does Cyclops and Professor X (once he's unlocked). You can buy, from Forge or Beast, the ability to redistribute skill points. For any single character, this costs 10,000 tech bits the first time; 100,000 tech bits the second time and 1,000,000 tech bits the third time. So, effectively, you could, one time, redistribute skill points for all your main characters. Take advantage of this option (you'll have plenty of tech bits). Let the computer auto-level skill points for a while until you have a good idea how the characters play, then redistribute the skill points as you like and turn off the Auto-Skill AI. As in XML1, mutant powers are king. Straight-up melee works fine in Acts 1 and 2, and even for a little while in Act 3. But you will soon find yourself relying more and more on powers, even for your tanks. Thus, Focus is the prime stat, just as it was in XML1. For ranged characters, prefer Focus over Body, Body over Speed and Speed over Strike. For melee characters, prefer Focus over Strike, Strike over Speed and Speed over Body. If the character's primary powers involve a percentage increase in melee damage (e.g. Colossus, Wolverine, etc.), then keep Focus and Strike roughly equal. On the other hand... The best defense is a good offense. There's not a whole lot of use for Body or Speed in this game. You can get huge bonuses to ATK and DEF from equipped items and boost powers, so you don't need to spend a lot on Speed. Body only helps you take a beating, which you can avoid by one-hit killing your opponents. To do that you need a lot of Focus (for power use) and Strike (if your powers' damage is a percentage of your base melee damage-- e.g. Wolverine's Feral Slash). For example, you could put every one of Magneto's stat points into Focus and he will be no worse for wear--in fact, he will be considerably better as he can spam his mutant attacks over and over. And Nightcrawler will be enormously strong if you evenly split all his stat points between Focus and Strike. So pump just Focus or Focus and Strike and don't worry about the other two stats. Some very generalized comments on powers: * Press-and-hold powers are a big waste of energy. (Storm's Chain Lightning is a notable exception.) Unless there is some sort of auto-targeting mechanism (like Chain Lightning), you spend a large amount of energy hitting nothing. * Multiple-strike powers are the strongest. If you can focus all strikes on one target, you do far more damage than any other attack. On the other hand, you can also use the power for crowd control or clearing a path. (Nightcrawler's Divine Blades and Teleport Frenzy are two notable examples of such attacks.) * No flier needs more than one rank of Flight * Other good skills: traps, blasts and projectiles. * Other not-so-good skills: radials, beams and damage-over-time powers. Obviously there will be exceptions to these rules-of-thumb, which will be gradually filled in as the Allies list is completed. Once you start getting the unique equipment from the Challenge courses in the Danger Room, turn off Auto-Equip AI or be prepared to constantly re- equip the special items to your characters. The Auto-Equip AI prefers lower-stat equipment with a higher level requirement to the special equipment given as a reward for a Challenge course. The Fastball Special where a character with Might throws Wolverine into a group of mobs is present in XML2 as it was in XML1. It's just as much of a toy, but you can do it if you want (though it means having two tanks on your team, which reduces the variety). Teammates will automatically "jump" to your location if you leave them behind. This means you can teleport through walls or fly over pits, and your teammates--even if they can't teleport or fly--will just show up. ========================================== B.07: Exploits (It's not cheating! Really!) ========================================== * Iceman's Ice Gloves power consumes no energy * Nightcrawler's Teleport Frenzy consumes no energy provided you have not put any points into Teleport Attack * Equipping Nightcrawler with an item that provides a bonus to the Teleport skill (i.e. +1 Teleport) increases the skill ranks of *all* teleport- related skills (i.e. Attack, Frenzy, Leap of Faith, etc.) * Iron Man's Motion Amplifier increases damage from all Iron Man's attacks (not just melee)--only confirmed for XBox, but PC version is direct port, so... ===================== B.08: Glitches & Bugs ===================== The following are glitches and bugs that have been encountered in the game. These appear to affect all versions of the game (PS2, XBox, Gamecube and PC): * Constant crashing when you reach Act 4. This is caused by a memory dump because the game holds recent maps and all items stored in inventory and the hero stash in memory. The maps in Act 4 are huge, so a lot more memory is needed. You can avoid this bug by keeping your hero stash at 30 items or less. * Statues in the crystal room of the Temple of Anubis are not destructible. The cause of this glitch is probably as follows: When you enter the crystal room, you get a conversation pop-up that says, essentially, "We have to figure out how to move the crystal into the light." When you press ENTER to end the conversation, a script runs that sets the first statue destructible and marks it (with a red arrow hovering over the statue and a red X on your map). If you are attacked while that conversation is open and it closes before you press ENTER, the script DOES NOT RUN and the statues are not set as destructible. To make things more interesting, there are is an Anubite Warrior right outside each door, disguised as a statue. So it is easy to run right by it, into the room, and then have it attack you while the conversation is open. To AVOID the glitch, don't step into the crystal room until you are sure all enemies are clear. Advance slowly, so warriors disguised as statues come to life and attack before you enter the room. To SOLVE the problem after being hit by the glitch, you must reset the map. To reset the map, you must load a sufficient number of maps into memory so the Temple of Anubis map is pushed out. Return to the Ancient Labyrinth and Xtract back to any map in a previous Act. You don't have to do anything, just keep Xtracting to old maps until you've visited six old areas. Xtract back to the Ancient Labyrinth and re-enter the Temple of Anubis. If the map is hidden and enemies are once more in the corridors, then the map is reset and you can fight your way back to the crystal room and finish the objective. (Remember to clear all enemies before entering the final room or you'll be hit by the glitch again.) ALWAYS ROTATE MULTIPLE SAVES--AT LEAST THREE--IN CASE YOU GET HIT BY ONE OF THESE BUGS. / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section C. WALKTHROUGH---------------------------------------------- / \ / ============== C.01: Overview ============== Here are some things to watch out for while moving through each stage: C.01.a) Obstacles ----------------- You will frequently find your path blocked by some obstacle. There are usually several ways around the obstacle, some more efficient than others. GAPS Broken bridges, catwalks and deep chasms will occasionally dot your path. There's a variety of methods to get around these. The easiest way is to build a bridge. Iceman (Slow Beam/Freeze Blast), Jean Grey (Telekinesis) and Magneto (Levitation) can all build bridges. Just target the blue X at the gap and unleash the appropriate power. FORCE FIELDS You will occasionally find your way blocked by energy force fields. Some force fields have a control panel nearby that can turn them off. If that is the case, have Nightcrawler (or Deadpool) teleport through the field and turn it off; otherwise, you have to go around it--typically by stepping into a side room and bashing your way through the wall. Some force fields remain up until you complete your objectives in the area. BIG STUFF Sometimes your way will just be blocked by big...well, blocks. A character with Might (or Magneto/Jean) can push this stuff out of the way; but, only if the object is marked with a blue X. Other, unique, obstacles will be covered in the walkthrough. C.01.b) Traps ------------- There are machines in various stages that sap your mutant energy or hit you with a Slow effect. Some of these traps are not destructible, which means you have to stay out of the area that triggers the trap and draw enemies to you with ranged attacks. The traps only trigger if an active character gets close, so another option is to hang back and simply let your AI teammates handle the problem. C.01.c) "Secret" Areas ---------------------- The auto-map (mostly) prevents there being any truly hidden rooms or platforms in the game (there are a small number of areas that do not appear on the map); however, some are only accessible if you have a flier or teleporter in your party. Some are just out of the way and you might run right by them on your way to an objective. Keep an eye out for "unfinished" areas on your map and make sure you explore each stage to its edges. C.01.d) Make-a-Door ------------------- Sometimes the only way to progress is to blow a hole in the wall. Almost any character can do this (though some are better at it than others), so if a room seems otherwise inaccessible or the path seems to have reached a dead end, try knocking down the wall. C.01.e) Special Enemy Abilities ------------------------------- As you play, you'll frequently run into mobs with special abilities. Some of these abilities include: * Health Regeneration: the mob regenerates health (rather rapidly), take it out with your strongest powers to overcome the regeneration. * Irradiated: the mob releases radiation from its body, any melee attacks cause the attacker to take radiation damage, concentrate ranged fire on these mobs. * Energy Sap: the mob drains your energy points whenever you get too close, take it out from range or use standard melee attacks. * Invulnerable: the mob is completely impervious until you hit it with a specific melee combo, such as Stun or Pop-up. Check the mob's status bar in the top center of the screen to see what will take out its shield and use that attack against it. They typically go down quickly once you get rid of their invulnerability. * Resistance: lots of mobs, even common ones, will be resistant to some type of damage. For example, Sentinels are resistant to mental damage, Morlock Brutes are resistant to physical damage. Concentrate other types of damage against these enemies. =========================== C.02: Special Conversations =========================== Unlike XML1, XML2 has different conversation paths depending on whom is in your party and who is the current active (player-controlled) character. In some cases, having the right person on your team or as the active character results in a fully voice-acted conversation--almost a cutscene. The following are known conversation pairs: C.02.a) Act 1 ------------- * Toad and Blink: Full VO conversation, when you rescue Blink at the end of the first mission. Toad does not need to be active. * Grizzly and Iceman: Full VO conversation, Iceman must be the active character when you encounter Grizzly. * Grizzly and Jean Grey: Full VO conversation, first encounter with Grizzly only, Jean does not have to be active. * Zealot and Magneto: Full VO conversation, before the fight against Zealot (not for the two previous meetings with him). Magneto does not have to be the active character when you encounter Zealot * Blob and Brotherhood: Blob has two different conversations depending on whether an X-Man or Brotherhood mutant is the active character when you speak to him (no VO for player's character) * Lady Deathstrike and Wolverine: Full VO conversation, Wolverine must be the active character when you encounter Deathstrike * Lady Deathstrike and Brotherhood: Optional conversation allowing you to bribe Deathstrike to leave you alone, Brotherhood mutant must be the active character when you talk to Deathstrike (no VO for player's character) * Pyro and Gambit: Full VO conversation when you rescue Pyro, Gambit does not have to be the active character * Pyro and Sunfire: Full VO conversation, this takes place when you are about to enter the Genosha Council for the boss fight against Abyss, Sunfire does not have to be the active character * Mr. Sinister and Nightcrawler: Full VO conversation, Nightcrawler must does not have to be the active character when you meet Mr. Sinister in the Northern Plaza C.02.b) Act 2 ------------- * Rogue and Mystique: Full VO conversation. Have Rogue in your party (does not have to be active) when you first leave Avalon and meet Mystique. C.02.c) Act 3 ------------- * Guardian and Wolverine: Full VO conversation. Wolverine does not have to be the active character when you meet Guardian at the entrance to the Infinite Factory. C.02.d) Act 4 ------------- * Colossus and Kitty Pryde: Full VO conversation. When at the X-Mansion, put Colossus on your team and make him the active character and then speak with Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat). * Gambit and Sebastian Shaw: Full VO conversation. Have Gambit on your team (does not need to be active character) when you first meet Shaw in the streets of New York South Side. * Toad and Stryfe: Full VO conversation. Toad must be on your team but does not need to be the active character to have a little extra chat with Stryfe (final fight at the end of the Brain Trust area). * Deadpool and Deadpool: Full VO conversation. Obviously, you have to be playing through for a second time, with Deadpool unlocked and on your team when you encounter the enemy Deadpool in New York North Side. * Archangel and Jean Grey: Full VO conversation. Jean does not have to be the active character when you meet Archangel at the end of Act 4. C.02.e) Act 5 ------------- * Storm, Beast and Mr. Sinister: Full VO conversation. Storm does not have to be the active character when you finally fight these two * Living Monolith and Sunfire: Full VO conversation. Sunfire does not have to be the active character to get this dialogue. Areas with an Xtraction point are marked with an (X). There is no compass in the game and the maps rotate with your camera, so directions are based on the nearest landmark and are not always real clear. Be sure to use your map to keep your bearings. Item lists have checkboxes [] so you can print these out and check them off as you find the items. =============== C.03: Prologue =============== Objectives: * Escape Areas: * Prison Items: * None Recommended Team: * You get Magneto, Cyclops, Storm and Wolverine. * Unless you're playing Hard mode, then you can choose your team Tutorial stage. You get Magneto, Cyclops, Storm and Wolverine. Mystique and Sabretooth follow you for a little bit, but are soon removed from action. This stage is just meant to get you used to the controls--especially fighting. If you are a veteran XML1 player, you should breeze through this area. But, veteran or novice alike should still take a look at the game hints scattered around. Stand on the yellow question mark and press Use. The third main room you enter has a side area straight ahead of you, blocked by a force field. Use Magneto's Levitation power to throw the switch on the other side of the field. Just press Use Powers and Magneto should target the switch, then press Attack. The first time you pick up a piece of equipment (such as a belt), the game will ask you if you would like to turn Auto-Equip on. For more info about Auto-Equip, see section B.02 Team Management Screens. The first time one of your characters levels up, you will be asked if you would like to turn on Auto-Trait or Auto-Skill or both. For more info, see section B.02. It is recommended you turn on both if you are a first-time player. In the fifth large room, if you continue straight ahead, you'll enter a corridor guarded by gun turrets. Retreat from the turrets and knock a hole in the wall to your left (as you return from the guns). This takes you to the mini-boss of this area and brings you around behind the guns, which you can destroy if you wish. Head out to the X-Jet to begin Act 1. ============================= C.04: In the Blink of an Eye ============================= Objectives: * Talk to Sabretooth in the Sanctuary * Rescue Blink in the Dead Zone Areas: * Sanctuary (X) * Dead Zone Items: [] Tech station (+2 Strike): first burned out airship Recommended Team: * Iceman comes in handy putting out fires and building bridges, otherwise, this is a good time for experimentation You open with an extended cutscene in Magneto's Genosha sanctuary, which is home base for Act 1. Spend a little time looking around; you'll find Beast nearby, ready to buy and sell and, next to him, the Review Computer, where you can look at your unlocked goodies. You can go ahead and play the Act 1 trivia game for some extra XP. Finally, there's the Danger Room Computer; but you can't do much yet as only one course is available. When you're finished sightseeing, go talk to Sabretooth, who is standing near the exit. (PC version anomaly: you can add Sabretooth to your team at the Xtraction point, then go talk to Sabretooth with Sabretooth. Weird.) Victor introduces you to your first mission, to rescue Blink. He'll open the gate for you to continue to the Dead Zone. There are a lot of fires in this area, which can hurt if you get knocked into them during combat. Use Iceman to put them out as you go. This first part of the Dead Zone is pretty small. There's one point where you can build a bridge (with Iceman, Jean or Magneto) for a shortcut. Keep an eye out for a burned-out ship. Inside is a +2 Strike tech station. Once you reach Blink and talk to her, this mission ends. You can return to Sanctuary for the official mission briefing, or just use Blink's portal to jump to the next part of the Dead Zone. *NOTE* Now that you have rescued Blink, you can open a Blink Portal back to home base at any time using the Blink Portal option from the game menu. ======================= C.05: Hacker's Delight ======================= Objectives: * Find a security code module in the Cerci Caverns * Find a security code module in the Barren Cliffs * Find a security code module in the Desolate Mesa * Locate and destroy the radar array in Desolate Mesa (optional) Areas: * Dead Zone (X) * Cerci Caverns * Barren Cliffs (X) * Desolate Mesa Items: [] Homing beacon: just past entrance to Cerci Caverns [] Danger Room Disc Setting 102 - Throwing: third large room in Cerci Caverns [] Homing beacon: Cerci Caverns as you cross a bridge, to the side is a platform requiring flier or bridge builder to reach [] Data disc: Barren Cliffs, under the brush in the side area right before you cross a bridge for your first meeting with Grizzly [] Weapons cache: After meeting Grizzly, go left, build two bridges and pick up the cache [] Tech station (+2 Focus): near radar array in Desolate Mesa [] Bishop comic: next to aforementioned tech station [] Sketch book (Dead Zone, Dead Zone Enemy, Magneto): next to aforementioned tech station Recommended Team: * Iceman for putting out fires, building bridges and slowing down Grizzly * Tank (Juggernaut, Colossus, Sabretooth, Wolverine) for breaking down walls in the Caverns * Characters with good radial attacks for hitting Power Combos on Grizzly After her rescue, Blink opens a portal to the other section of the Dead Zone and you automatically jump through. There's an Xtraction point nearby for saving your game. It's a relatively short distance to the entrance to the Cerci Caverns. You'll be thrown into the Caverns automatically when you first approach the entrance, so run back out, go past the entrance and pick up your first homing beacon. In the first large "room" of the Caverns, you'll find your first security code module, which looks like a computer and has a green arrow floating over it. It is also marked on your map with a large, red X. Use it to add the codes to your collection. In the third room you enter in the Caverns, there's a Danger Room Disc (Throwing 102) in the middle of the room. Shortly thereafter, you'll cross a narrow bridge over a cavern. To your left will be a platform that requires a flier or bridge builder to reach. Cross to it to pick up another homing beacon. You exit the Caverns into the Barren Cliffs. You quickly reach a bridge formed by a burned-out airship. As you get ready to cross, you meet Grizzly. Yay. After exchanging barbed witticisms, turn around to search the brush for a data disc. Collect 4 data discs and get a bonus to your health/energy pack carrying capacity. Yay! Head over the bridge and go left. Build a bridge when you reach the chasm, then another to reach a weapon cache. Return from whence you came and go the other way to another Grizzly encounter. Make sure to pick up your second security module (marked with the red X on your map) as you go. After Grizzly runs off, break the box with the red X floating over it to turn off the flame jets. Save your game at the Xtraction point and head after Grizzly to the Desolate Mesa. First up is the radar array that's been aiming attacks at you the whole time. Destroy it, then head down and to the left of the main path. You'll find a +2 Focus tech station, Bishop's comic and a sketch book unlocking the Dead Zone, Dead Zone Enemy and Magneto concept artwork. Continue on the main path, it doesn't matter which way you go to get to your boss fight against Grizzly. Grizzly is all about melee attacks, so staying out of range and hitting him with Power Combos will work wonders. Afterward, pick up the last security module and head back to the Barren Cliffs. =================== C.06: Infiltration =================== Objectives * Defeat Zealot * Find the buried Genosha entrance in the Queen's Lair * Use security codes to enter Genosha * Defeat insect drones (12) in the Cerci Burrows (optional) * Destroy egg clusters (4) in the Larvae Chambers (optional) * Destroy the Cerci queens (3) in the Queen's Lair (optional) Areas * Cerci Burrows * Larvae Chambers (X) * Queen's Lair (X) Items: [] Tech station (+2 Speed): Cerci Burrows, third room with drones [] Sketch book (Insect Tunnels, Insect Tunnels Enemy, Nightcrawler): Cerci Burrows, when path forks, go right [] Homing beacon: Cerci Burrows, in same room as exit to Larvae Chambers [] Tech station (+10 Health): Larvae Chambers, in large room with a pit where you find second egg cluster [] Wolverine comic: Larvae Chambers, room with third egg cluster [] Data disc: one of the queen's chambers, use a flier or bridge builder to get to central platform [] Danger Room Disc Moves 103 - Triple Hit and Moves 104 - Throw: in one of the queen's chambers, behind some egg clusters Recommended Team: * Magneto for full dialogue with Zealot * Tank for breaking through walls * Ranged fighters for dealing with Zealot * Flier or bridge-builder for getting a data disc From the Barren Cliffs Xtraction point, Xtract back to the Sanctuary, talk to Angel and play your new mission briefing. When you're ready, Xtract back to the Barren Cliffs and enter the newly opened Cerci Burrows. In the third major room, after killing the fifth and sixth drone, find the +2 Speed tech station. In the next room, take the right-hand path first. It quickly dead-ends, but you can pick up a sketch book (Insect Tunnels, Insect Tunnels Enemy and Nightcrawler). Head back the other way. The next room contains the final two drones, the entrance to the Larvae Chambers and a homing beacon. As you enter the Larvae Chambers, you get a new optional objective. There are lots of egg clusters around, but you only have to destroy the four marked for you. Destroy this first one, then follow the tunnel until you reach a large chasm. Go left along the chasm to the second egg cluster, then continue around the chasm to find a +10 Health tech station. Keep going around the chasm and follow the marker to the third egg cluster. Wolverine's comic is in this same room. Follow the tunnels to the final egg cluster. You'll pass an Xtraction point on the way; save your game here. In the final room is the entrance to the Queen's Lair, so down you go. Get ready for some more serious fighting as you face off against Zealot's minions in addition to the Cerci. After your first encounter with Zealot's minions, the tunnel forks. Take the left path to the first queen's chamber and get a new objective. Kill the queen, then fly or build a bridge to the platform in the middle of the room. Pick up the data disc and go back the other way. When you reach the end of the tunnel, keep going straight through the next room and follow the next tunnel around to the second queen's chamber, where you meet Zealot. He runs away (not very zealous, is he?); after the fight is over, punch your way through the queen's eggs to get a Danger Room disc containing two courses: 103 and 104. Follow your map to the final queen, where you run into Zealot again. (Note, for extra fun dialogue, have Magneto in your party and selected as the active character.) Zealot runs away (again), leaving you to kill the final queen. Bust your way through to the Xtraction point and save your game. Your boss fight with Zealot is in the next room. Zealot's primary offense is also a defense. He surrounds himself with rock, becoming invulnerable to your attacks, then the rocks explode outward doing a bit of damage and-- more important--knocking you back and down. Take four ranged fighters and keep away from him and pepper him with beams, projectiles, etc. When Zealot is down, head through the next door to the red X on your map and Use the computer to open the way into Genosha. A woman runs out and tells of some bombs planted on the seawall. Return to Sanctuary and watch your next mission briefing. ==================== C.07: Under Pressure ==================== Objectives: * Disable the dirigible moorings (8) in the Genosha Seawall * Defuse all bombs (2) on the Genosha Seawall by destroying the detonators * Help Blob repair the cracked Genosha Seawall before all of Genosha is flooded (optional) Areas: * Genosha Seawall Items: [] Tech station (+10 Energy): central rooms between dirigible hangar and seawall [] Homing beacon: in a corner room to the right as you leave the dirigible hangar, need a Brotherhood mutant to open the door Recommended Team: * Someone with Might (i.e. Juggernaut, Wolverine, Colossus) to make helping Blob a little easier * A Brotherhood mutant to pick up a homing beacon As you enter the Genosha Seawall, you find yourself in a dirigible hangar and there's a blimp waiting to take off. First, you have to destroy the moorings holding it in place. Then, you'll need to free some prisoners, but that comes a bit later. Exit the hangar and hang a right. There's a security door down at the corner. Use a Brotherhood mutant to open it and collect your fourth homing beacon. Back in Sanctuary, a secret Blink Portal has opened. Don't go running back now, you're not quite high enough level to take on the enemies beyond the portal. Search the central rooms here for a +10 Energy tech station, then head for the seawall room where you find Blob playing the Dutch Boy to Genosha's dike. There are two bombs that must be defused, and the detonators are up on platforms along the wall. Any character can power jump over to the detonators, or you can fly (teleporting doesn't seem to work). Just make sure you send someone that can do some damage because you have to destroy the detonators. Once they are both out, return to the water level. If you have a mutant with Might, push (Use) the beam into place. If not, find the computer console right next to the beam--there's a green arrow hovering over it. Try to activate it and it will fail. Now head up the stairs to your right and find the box marked with a red X on your map. Use it to find the spare parts for the console. Return to the console and you can now use it to move the beam into place. The exit to the Southern Habitats is to your left, so go there next. =============== C.08: Jailbreak =============== Objectives: * Help mutant prisoners (11) escape in the Southern Habitats * Help mutant prisoners (6) escape in the Northern Plaza * Speak with Blink in the Sanctuary * Save Pyro from the torture device in the Grand Hall (optional) Areas: * Southern Habitats (X) * Northern Plaza * Grand Hall (X) Items: [] Homing beacon: Southern Habitats, unmapped corridor behind hydroponics lab [] Colossus comic: Southern Habitats, side room near some of the mutant prisoners [] Data disc: Northern Plaza, underneath one of the first stairways [] Homing beacon: Northern Plaza, Mr. Sinister's experiment room [] Danger Room Disc Qualifying Exam 100: Northern Plaza, one of the prisoner cells [] Tech station (+2 Body): Grand Hall, near entrance, room to the right--destroy generator to bring down the force field [] Sketch book (Genosha, Genosha Enemy, Iceman): Grand Hall, on one of the platforms, need a flier [] Weapon Cache: Grand Hall, behind a broken pillar opposite the Xtraction Point [] Data Disc: Grand Hall, on the floor Recommended Team: * Wolverine for full dialogue with Yuriko * Nightcrawler to open force fields and talk to Mr. Sinister * Brotherhood mutant if you want to avoid fighting Lady Deathstrike First up: Lady Deathstrike. She's fast. She's furious. And she's got adamantium claws like Wolverine. Bring Logan with you as the active character to get the full dialogue between them. (Evil mutant bonus: have a member of the Brotherhood as the active character when you meet Lady Deathstrike, and you can bribe her--cost 2,000 tech bits--to go away and leave you alone.) Open up a can of Feral Slash on her steely behind. Don't worry about the regeneration chambers she uses around the room. She doesn't heal much, and by the time you get up there to attack her, she's back down on the lower level. Have some ranged X-Men with you to combo up with Wolverine's Slash and just lay into Ms. Oyama. Once she's down, save your game at the nearby Xtraction point. Time to rescue some prisoners. From the Southern Habitats Xtraction point, go back into the Lady Deathstrike arena and head right through the double doors on the upper level. Go straight through another set of double doors into a hydroponics lab and head around the walkway into the back room. Talk to Caleb-Bann to open a door into an unmapped area just behind you. Follow this hall to pick up a homing beacon if you don't have four yet, or a 5,000 XP bonus if you do. Enter a room with three cells. Destroy the console in the center of the room to open the cells, then talk to each prisoner to officially "free" them. Now, here's the cheesy method of freeing the remaining prisoners using Nightcrawler (or Deadpool). Leave the room going back toward the hydroponics lab, continue straight ahead, through another hall and then take the outside corridors around the large room. Teleport through the force fields and turn them off with the control panels. This also opens the prisons in the center area of this room. Go talk to those prisoners. Head back through the arena to the set of rooms on the opposite side. Go straight back until you see a room with two control panels in it, that appear to be inaccessible. Teleport through the wall and activate the consoles to turn off force fields to the right and left. Go free the prisoners in the side areas. Be sure to thoroughly search side rooms, one has Colossus' comic. Go save your game. You're probably strong enough, by this time, to give the secret portal a try. Xtract to Sanctuary and enter the secret portal near Beast. You'll be in one leg of an X-shaped room. Go to the other three legs, defeating the enemies, and activate the consoles. The toughest enemies will be a pair of mutants with some serious knockback attacks. Bringing along a good tank with anti-knockback shielding would be a good idea. After the third console is activated, a titan appears in the center of the room, but he's a pushover. Collect Iron Man's gauntlets and leave. Xtract back to Southern Habitats and enter Northern Plaza. If you call the door where you come in "south", then there are two prisoners down a hall to the west and two down a hall to the east. Go down the stairs into the main room, then look under the stairways for a data disc. Go free the prisoners down the east and west halls. To the north are three hallways and a side room to the northeast. Go into the side room for a talk with Mr. Sinister. (Bring Nightcrawler along for full dialogue.) When he escapes, quickly kill his minions, then destroy the holding tanks with the Genoshans. If you still haven't collected four homing beacons, there's one in this room. If you have four homing beacons, you can get a 5,000 XP bonus instead. Now go free the prisoners in the left-hand and right-hand northern hallways. The prison down the left-hand north hall has the Qualifying Exam 100 Danger Room disc. The center hallway takes you to the Grand Hall. Enter the Grand Hall and go to your right. Take out the generator to open the force field and go through for a +2 Body tech station. Go to the other side of the entrance room and enter the doors to find Pyro held prisoner. Free him by knocking out the two generators. (PC anomaly: you can have Pyro help free himself. Weird.) After Pyro is free, advance into the Grand Hall proper. After defeating the enemies, search the ground level for a data disc and a weapon cache. Have a flier search the upper platforms for a sketch book (Genosha, Genosha Enemy and Iceman). When you approach the door to the Genosha Council, Pyro will warn you against fighting Abyss. (Bonus dialogue with Sunfire.) He'll then run away and you can get on with it. =================== C.09: Into the Void =================== Objectives: * Defeat Abyss * Speak with Professor X in the Sanctuary Areas: * Genosha Council (X) Items: * None Recommended Team: * Someone to stun or slow Abyss (such as Iceman or Wolverine) * Your favorite Power Combo pair The boss fight against Abyss is exciting, but not hard. The first stage involves straight up fisticuffs (X-Men style). Every once in a while Abyss will suck everyone in and throw them back out. This doesn't damage you, just delays the inevitable. Keep at him until he hits 50% health and he runs away. Follow him (you can save your game first, if you like) and jump on the dirigible he's riding. You then find yourself fighting Abyss on a flying airship. It's pretty cool, but, again, not that hard. When Abyss gets to 25% health, he jumps to another dirigible. You can't follow him, and you've got minions to deal with now. On top of that, Abyss is throwing bombs at your airship. Pick them up and throw them back. Hit Abyss' dirigible with about five or six bombs and it blows up and Abyss jumps back to your airship. Lay into him again. When he hits 0 health, he sucks your whole team into an inter-dimensional abyss. There are four bombs surrounded by shields and they are on two levels. Walk over the wormhole in the center to switch levels, take out the demons keeping the shields up, then activate the bombs. Abyss and the airship blow up and you "land". Use the Blink Portal to return to Sanctuary. Wrap up everything you've left hanging (if you want to, you can come back later), then speak to Professor X. Time to go back to the X-Mansion. ===================== C.10: Certain Destiny ===================== Objectives: * Talk to Pyro * Find Mystique in the Jungle Canal * Rescue Destiny in the Jungle Canal * Defeat Garokk * Talk to Mystique in Avalon Areas: * Avalon (X) * Jungle Canal Items: [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Cyclops: Jungle Canal, right fork in the path soon after entering area [] Data disc: Jungle Canal, first cave you travel through [] Homing beacon: Jungle Canal, second cave you travel through Recommended Team: * Mostly ranged fighters for dealing with Garrok Or not. Well, there'll be no wandering the halls of the Xavier School for the Gifted in this game. You're in a new base of operations in the Savage Land, which is a tropical jungle in the middle of Antarctica. Yeah, it's the X-Men, what do you expect? OK, you've got a new base, Avalon, to explore. Play the trivia game. Talk to people. You'll find Pyro out on the docks; after talking to him, you can view your next mission briefing. Head out to the Jungle Canal--the entrance is right next to Pyro. When the path forks, go right to pick up a Danger Room Disc, Challenge - Cyclops. Past that point, you'll see a marked exit. When you approach, you fall into a cave. Proceed through the cave, picking up a data disc on the way. At the other end, break through the rocks to exit the cave. Head straight across the exterior path and into another cave entrance. You'll find a homing beacon in this cave. When you exit, you'll be trapped by Garrok. After a short cutscene, you are freed and have to take him on with the help of Mystique. Garrok can't dish out a lot of damage, but he does have a knockback attack and a teleportation-like ability. Melee characters will be chasing him all over the place. Take some ranged characters and just sit back and blast him. After, return to Avalon and talk to Mystique, Garrok, Destiny and Angel. You can then view your next mission briefing. ===================== C.11: The New Ice Age ===================== Objectives: * Protect the atmospheric generators in the Jungle Ruins Areas: * Jungle Ruins (X) Items: [] Weapon cache: Jungle Ruins, just past the Xtraction point [] Homing beacon: Jungle Ruins, next to weapon cache [] Toad comic: Jungle Ruins, behind one of the atmospheric generators [] Tech station (+20 Health): Jungle Ruins, next to one of the atmospheric generators Recommended Team: * Fast-moving characters to quickly run between the generators * Characters with knockback attacks or stunning attacks to keep enemies away from the generators Go to the Jungle Ruins--the entrance is past Ka-Zar. You'll see a short cutscene of enemies destroying a generator. Your mission is to protect the other two; however, there's no hurry...yet. Advance down the path, activating an Xtraction point. Just a bit further on you'll see a weapon cache lying out in plain sight. Next to it, somewhat camouflaged by the environment, is a homing beacon. Continue down the path until you come to the first generator under attack. Rush in to defend it. When Angel signals the other generator is under attack, rush over to it (you'll see the red X's on your map) and defend it for a while. Then you'll have to run back to the other generator. Continue until you get the cutscene with the last enemy. Once that conversation is finished, you can explore around the generators, where you'll find Toad's comic and a +20 Health tech station. =========================== C.12: No Way In, No Way Out =========================== Objectives: * Locate the hidden entrance to the ancient monument in the jungle * Defeat Sauron to gain entrance into the monument Areas: * Jungle Pass (X) Items: [] Cyclops' comic: Jungle Pass, in the ruined temple [] Homing beacon: Jungle Pass, take the right fork from the beginning path and then enter the left-hand cave to get the beacon [] Weapon cache: Jungle Pass, in laser-bomb guarded cave just before Xtraction point [] Tech station (+4 Speed): Jungle Pass, in a ruined temple beyond the laser-bomb guarded cave with the weapon cache [] Sketch book (Jungle, Jungle Enemy, Jean Grey): Jungle Pass, cave just past the Xtraction point Recommended Team: * Tanks to deal with Sauron * Ranged characters to take out laser-tripped bombs From the Jungle Ruins, enter the Jungle Pass. When the path forks, take the left path to a ruined temple. Pick up Cyclops' comic. Continue following the path. When you reach a downed tree, instead of jumping over it, head to the right and follow the path to a cave entrance. Go through the cave, picking up a homing beacon on the way. When you leave the cave, there's another cave entrance to your left. (If you look at your map, you'll see you've made a circle and are now at the end of the right fork of the beginning path.) Go through the other cave. When you exit, you'll be trapped. Destroy the energy saps and then the laser fence posts and continue up the path. You'll now be on the main path, past the fallen tree you stopped at earlier. Continue on to an Xtraction point. Backtrack from the Xtraction point and search to the left for a cave entrance. The cave has laser bombs, so you'll need a ranged attacker to take them out. Pass through the cave, picking up a weapon cache. Beyond is a small area with a ruined temple containing a +4 Speed tech station. Go back to the main path and head for the cave entrance past the Xtraction point. As you pass through this cave, keep an eye out to your left for a sketch book (Jungle, Jungle Enemy, Jean Grey). When you exit the cave, you'll be at the entrance to the Nuwali Temple, but a talking pterodactyl named Sauron doesn't want you to go any further. Sauron flies around a bit, dropping energy bombs on your head. You can try to hit him with ranged attacks while he's flying, but it's more effective to wait until he lands and then lay into him with melee powers and attacks. He's quite vulnerable to those. He'll stun you, briefly, when he takes off again, but just wait him out, keep moving around while he's flying and let him have it when he lands. Once Sauron is defeated, you can enter the Nuwali Shrine. ========================== C.13: Beyond the Threshold ========================== Objectives: * Locate a mystic stone in the Nuwali Shrine * Locate a mystic stone in the Nuwali Corridors Areas: * Nuwali Shrine * Nuwali Corridors (X) Items: [] Tech station (+4 Body): "East" path from Nuwali Shrine entrance, have to push columns out of the way [] Danger Room Disc Assault 203: Nuwali Shrine, in a room "southwest" of the water-filled altar room [] Sunfire's comic: Nuwali Shrine, in room leading to Nuwali Corridors [] Tech station (+20 Energy): first main room of Nuwali Corridors [] Sketch book (Monument, Monument Enemy, Juggernaut): Nuwali Corridors, on a ledge after you fly over the large chasm [] Gambit's comic: Nuwali Corridors, on the octagonal platform with one of the guardian switches [] Weapon cache: Nuwali Corridors, in a hidden room in the corridor on the way to the octagonal platform, break down the wall [] Data disc: Nuwali Corridors, behind a breakable wall next to weapon cache Recommended Team: * Jean Grey to fly and use TK or Magneto to fly and use Levitation As you enter the Shrine, you'll get a communique from Shanna. You've got to find two keys hidden in the Shrine. Oh joy. To make directions in this place easier, call the main entrance the south side of the Shrine. From the first main room, take the east hall and follow it around. You'll soon come to some columns that need to be pushed out of the way. Any character with Might, or Magneto or Jean can do so. Continue on to find a +4 Body tech station. Beyond the tech station, the path will fork. Take the south door and search the next room carefully for a homing beacon. That should be the four you need this Act. Continue this direction until you reach a marked objective (red X on your map), which turns out to be a Zelda-inspired push-button on the floor. Yay. Step on it, then jump down into the water-filled room. Head south and up the stairs, then through the west door. In this next room search for the Danger Room Disc, Assault 203. Keep on going around until you get to another floor button. Now jump down into the water-filled room and go up on the altar platform to get your first mystic stone. Head south back to the main entrance and take the west door. Look for Sunfire's comic among the rubble along the right side of the room and exit to the Nuwali Corridors. In the first room you will find an Xtraction point and a +20 Energy tech station. The door straight ahead leads to the Nuwali Gateway; don't go there yet. Go through the other door and enter another water-filled room. From where you enter, take the right-hand hall and have either Jean or Magneto fly across the L-shaped chasm to a small ledge. Pick up the sketch book (Monument, Monument Enemy, Juggernaut), use TK or Levitation to push the large block out of the way, then throw the guardian switch. (Don't worry if your teammates mysteriously appear next to you. It's one of the "features" of the game.) Fly back to the water-filled room and go straight across. Continue down the corridor to an octagonal platform. Defeat the horde of enemies, then throw the guardian switch and pick up Gambit's comic. (If you don't see the comic after the battle, don't worry, you probably accidentally picked it up during all the button mashing.) Go a little way back down the corridor and find the breakable wall on your left. Enter the hidden room for a weapon cache, then break the wall to the left of the cache for a data disc. Head back to the water-filled room and get your second mystic stone. The fourth corridor from this room leads to the Elemental Tomb, so head there now. ================== C.14: Tomb Raiders ================== Objectives: * Locate the Vibranium Idol * Find the Fire Skull * Return the Fire Skull * Find the Water Skull * Return the Water Skull * Find the Earth Skull * Return the Earth Skull * Find the Air Skull * Return the Air Skull * Return to Ka-zar in Avalon Areas: * Elemental Tomb (X) Items: [] Weapon cache: room of air [] Tech station (+4 Strike): between earth and water rooms [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Gambit: water room [] Homing beacon: alcove in the room of fire Recommended Team: * Flier for getting an elemental skull * Bridge builder for getting an elemental skull * Tank for breaking things * Iceman, Storm or Toad for putting out fires Advance to the first main room and turn right. When you reach the ledge around the large chasm, turn right for a weapon cache. Go back the other way around the chasm until you reach the bridge over to the central, octagonal platform. Have your flier fly to the top of the column and pick up the air elemental skull. Go back over the bridge and through the nearby door to reach another chasm with platform. Take the bridge over, break the rocks and get the earth elemental skull. Take the second bridge off this platform and head through the door. After passing through one room, look down the stairs to your right to find a +4 Strike tech station. Continue through to the water room. Here you'll need to build a bridge across to the platform to get the water elemental skull. Just to the right of where you build the bridge, pick up the Danger Room Disc, Challenge - Gambit. There's also an Xtraction point nearby. Leave through the other door and enter the fire room. Cross to the center platform and put out the fires to get the fire elemental skull. There's a homing beacon (or 15,000 XP reward) in an alcove in the corner opposite where you entered. Continue on to complete the circle and arrive back at the entrance. Now go through the door opposite the entrance to find the room with the pillars that requires the skulls you just picked up. Go to each pillar and Use it to place the skull and the vibranium idol you're searching for rises out of the ground. Go back to the Nuwali Corridors and Xtract back to Avalon and talk to Ka- Zar to finish this task. =================================== C.15: Beyond the Threshold, Part II =================================== Objectives: * Place the mystic stones (2) in the Ancient Doorway statues of the Nuwali Gateway Areas: * Nuwali Gateway (X) Items: [] Danger Room Disc Defend 204: when you enter the Gateway from the Corridors, go straight across the hall and break through the wall on the left for the disc [] Homing beacon: when you enter the Gateway from the Corridors, turn left and fight your way down the long hall with flame-throwing statues, near the end of the hall, break through the wall on your left and break your way through the walls to reach the beacon [] Data disc: from the homing beacon room, go straight across the large hall and through a series of rooms to a large cavern with bridges and islands, immediately turn left and send a flier along the ledge until you see the disc on the other side of the wall, break through the wall Recommended Team: * You'll need a flier or bridge builder to get the data disc Return to the Nuwali Corridors and enter the Gateway. As you enter, go straight through the hall into the next door and break the wall to the left to pick up Danger Room Disc Defend 204. Return to the entrance hall and go right. At the end is another hall with water troughs running through it. It's a long hall with lots of enemies and, just to make things interesting, flame-throwing statues along the sides. You can't destroy the statues or their flamethrowers, so just stay out of the way. Near the end of the hall is a breakable wall to the left. When you break through the wall and get to the next room, walls rise out of the floor. They're breakable, so don't worry about them. Bust your way down the right side of the room to cross the bridge over the chasm and eventually get to a homing beacon--or 15,000 XP if you've already got four beacons. Go back to the main hall and go straight through the door on the other side. Follow the rooms until you get to a cavernous room and find yourself on a bridge. You can, if you wish, thoroughly explore this room, building bridges to move from platform to platform. You'll find a way back to the Corridors exit; an exit to the Shrine and plenty of enemies to drop loot and give XP. However, the important thing is right here. Look along the wall to your left as you come into the cavern. You can't walk along it, but send a flier down the wall until you see a breakable wall along the ledge (you should also be able to see the data disc behind the wall). Land, break down the wall, collect the disc and head back to the hall of flamethrowers. Head through the main exit and you'll be in a large room with some columns that have glowing rings around them and an Xtraction point. If you fall off the raised floor where the Xtraction point is located, you can send a flier back up and the rest of the team will "jump" to you. If, for some reason, you have no flier nor a teleporter, throw one of the switches to be sent to the homing beacon room you cleared a few moments ago and come back through the main door. Alright, head across the room, place your mystic stones and open the Gateway. Professor X will call you back to Avalon to speak to Destiny; this would be a good time to get Iron Man's armor as well. The secret room is M- shaped; and the boss at the end is guarding Iron Man's chest piece. Get Iron Man's armor, return to Avalon, talk to Destiny, Xtract back to the Gateway and head on through to the Beyonders Sanctum. ====================== C.16: The Beast Within ====================== Objectives: * Defeat Mikhail * Free Beast from Mikhail's trap * Talk to Professor X in Avalon Areas: * Beyonders Sanctum (X) * Mikhail's Warship (X - Change Team only) Items: [] Danger Room Disc Qualifying Exam 200: When you enter the Sanctum, it is behind a large stone in an alcove to your left [] Data disc: From the Xtraction point in the Sanctum, go to the opposite corner of the room and look behind the stairs [] Tech station (+4 Focus): in the Sanctum, in the corner opposite the Xtraction point, go up the stairs, through either door and to the corner room, put out the fire at the base of the column and the station will come down [] Weapon cache: Beyonders Sanctum in the room where you fight Omega Red Recommended Team: * See below In the first large room you enter, look along the left wall for an alcove. The Qualifying Exam 200 Danger Room Disc is hiding behind a large stone. From the Xtraction point, go down the stairs and head for the opposite corner of the room. There's a stairway here, and a data disc is hiding to the left of the stairs. At the top of the stairs, go through either door and to the corner room where a large column dominates the center of the room. Put out the fire burning at the base of the column and it will lower to reveal a +4 Focus tech station. Once you've finished your collecting, head through the door next to the Xtraction Point and fight your way to the mini-boss battle against Omega Red. He's not that tough, just hang in there and hit him with your powers. Once he's down, the real fun begins. Search Omega Red's room for a weapon cache, then save your game and stock up on energy and health packs. You should be able to carry at least 22 of each (20 from having at least one character at level 20+ and 2 from finding the first eight data discs). Use the glowing portal in Omega Red's room to enter Mikhail's Warship. Once past his initial group of minions, you'll find an Xtraction point. All you can do at this one is Change Team. Beyond you'll begin what is, arguably, the hardest boss fight in the whole game. The fight against Mikhail has three stages, each harder than the last: 1) Mikhail clones himself. Individually, these guys aren't all that tough, but being mobbed by 15 or 20 Mikhails isn't fun or easy. An Xtreme or two here really helps. 2) Mikhail shields himself and turns the four shield generators into minions. In order to take down the shield, you have to lure each minion onto a pad, kill it while it's on the pad, whereupon it turns back into a console and you can Use it to turn off one of Mikhail's shields. Minions killed when not on a pad turn into consoles, but you can't use them. And then Mikhail turns them back into minions. After the first shield is down, Mikhail starts sending out a rotating beam that damages you and knocks you down, forcing you to play jump-the-energy- beam with him. Now, you're probably wondering how, exactly, you are supposed to accomplish all this. Good question. First, you can recognize when a minion is in the right place because a red arrow will show up over its head. When you see that red arrow, blast it. Don't use powers with Knockback, because you DON'T want to knock it back. Likewise, don't use Telekinesis or Levitation to throw it around. Immobilizing powers (such as Iceman's Freeze Beam) are best. You can lure foes onto the pads by setting your teammates to Defensive AI and keeping them grouped around you with the Call Allies button. This fight takes patience and a certain amount of luck. But, keep at it, the worst is yet to come. 3) When Mikhail loses his shields, he becomes quite happy. You see, he now gets to open a can of whup-ass on you and he will enjoy this very much. Mikhail is TOUGH, and he has a couple of very annoying powers. One, he can turn random objects in the room into minions, so you can't just pepper Mikhail, you have to worry about his lackeys as well. Second, Mikhail can slow down time and you start moving in slow motion while he speeds up and he can come and have his way with you. Yeah. It's that bad. Of course, in addition to his main powers, he can hit for a fair amount of damage and he has a ranged attack and he can stun you and he can knock you down. But, it's all good, right? Again, patience and luck are key. One way to survive this battle is to use Nightcrawler (or Deadpool if you've unlocked him) and, whenever Mikhail slows time, teleport to the opposite side of the room. Mikhail will concentrate on the human-controlled player, so he'll chase after you without bothering your companions. Another helpful thing is to go on a rampage around the room, destroying objects before Mikhail can turn them into minions. A highly destructive, wide-range power works well for this (such as Colossus' Thunder Clap). As a side benefit, you'll get some item drops, including, hopefully, energy and health packs. Finally, Mikhail seems most susceptible to melee damage, so having characters who can add melee damage (especially elemental damage, like Iceman and Sunfire) can be a big help. Keep the flaming fists of fury up, get Mikhail into a corner and just whale on him. However you fight Mikhail, you'll want your highest-level mutants in this battle. The higher the level, the better. There's no one specific way to defeat him. Go all tank or all ranged, just be sure you go all out. Don't be surprised if you get through this battle with one hero left, clinging to life by a thread. Ladd Everitt contributes the following battle strategies: "1) In Stage One with the multiple Mikhails, one thing I discovered is that you do NOT have to stand your ground and fight once all his clones pop up. I knocked down a few of them and then started to circle around the bridge (the board is huge). I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were barrels EVERYWHERE around the perimeter (and down the stairs) on this board and they were pleasantly well stocked, particularly with health, which was crucial to me in winning this and the next two battles. I was literally able to wander around unmolested when there were still several Mikhails left and plunder and restock my entire team. Then, once I was ready to fight again, I was able to isolate the remaining Mikhails and pick them off one or two at a time. This made it MUCH easier than trying to stand and fight. "2) During Stage Three of the battle, once the shields come down and you fight Mikhail himself, I found a gem of a strategy. This strategy is to NEVER LEAVE THE AREA YOU START THE BATTLE IN. You start this fight in a 4- way intersection with white floor underneath you. If you keep your team in this intersection and never leave, Mikhail has NOTHING to turn into a minion. I fought him using Nightcrawler and without ever teleporting I was still quick enough to run around and slice him with sword attacks until he dropped. I only got hit 2, maybe 3, times the whole battle, and I never faced a single minion." For the record, Mr. Everitt's strategy works extremely well. Once Mikhail is down, don't worry about the new objectives. It's all over but the shouting. Sweep the room for tech bits, health and energy packs and other flotsam, then take the new door that's opened up. Once the scientist runs away, destroy the computer console, talk to Beast and take the portal back to Avalon. Talk to Professor Xavier to begin the next Act. ======================== C.17: Rotten to the Core ======================== Objectives: * Talk to Angel * Take X-Jet to the Core * Attach Forge's transceiver into a core console in the Core Interior * Shut down security gate in Core Security * Lower Core shields using shield controls in Core Security * Lower control rods (2) in the Yellow sector of the Core Reactor * Activate control rods in the Yellow sector of the Core Reactor * Lower control rods (2) in the Blue sector of the Core Reactor * Activate control rods in the Blue sector of the Core Reactor * Destroy coolant pumps (2) in Core Control * Defeat Sugarman * Release safety mechanism in Core Control * Talk to Angel in the Weapon X Facility Areas: * Weapon X (X) * Core Interior * Core Security (X) * Core Reactor (X) * Core Control Items: [] Homing Beacon: small room left of the entrance to Core Interior [] Data disc: from entrance to Core Interior, go right and disc is near X-shaped pit [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Iceman: Core Interior, after putting Forge's transceiver in a security console, turn left down the hall and first room on your right [] Tech station (+6 Speed): at the other end of the hall from the Challenge - Iceman disc is a room with a reactor coil, send a teleporter through the wall over the coil blast the wall down with beams/projectiles, any character can walk across the coil and jump into the room once the wall is down [] Weapon cache: Core Interior, at the opposite end of the hall from the exit to Core Security [] Danger Room Disc Assault 303: Core Security, from the entrance, go right to the third room on the left and into the back room [] Weapon cache: Core Security, from the entrance, take the left-side hall to the second room on the left and break through the back wall [] Storm's comic: Core Reactor, in the central hall [] Homing beacon: Core Reactor, in the central hall, on a ledge past a nuclear waste pit, use a flier or teleporter to pick it up [] Sketch book (Core, Core Enemy, Rogue): Core Control, near force field that blocks you from Yellow reactor coolant pump [] Weapon cache: Core Control, in room where you fight Sugarman Recommended Team * You'll need a flier or teleporter to pick up a homing beacon * You'll need a team that's good at hitting combos to fight Sugarman Welcome to your new digs. Go to the Xtraction point and try out your new Age of Apocalypse threads. You can now put together an AoA team (+100% ATK) of your choice (or not). Wander around. Talk to Prof X, Wolverine, Havok, Heather Hudson (required) and Angel (required). Note: you'll have to use the X-jet to get around this time. Play the trivia game. Frolic in the Danger Room. Drool over your unlockables. View your mission briefings. Whatever floats your boat. When you're ready to get back to the action, head for the X-Jet and choose to be taken to the Core. You'll enter the Core Interior. To the left is a small room where you can pick up your first homing beacon. To the right of the entrance is an X-shaped pit with radioactive slime at the bottom. Be careful fighting around the pit, enemies with knockback can throw you to your gloopy doom. There's a data disc next to the pit, so be sure to pick that up. You'll also begin encountering enemies that are invulnerable unless you hit them with a specific attack (such as the boss in the Iron Man area in Act 2). Keep an eye on the enemy's status bar. Head down the hall past the pit to another pit room, this one with a computer console that is your first objective. Use it, and the door behind it will open. In the hall, turn left and go into the first room on your right to pick up the Challenge - Iceman Danger Room disc. Go down the hall the other direction and turn the corner to run into a force field. Turn around and go through the door behind you into a reactor room. Over the blue coil is a breakable wall. Any character can stand on the coil and blast the wall with beams/projectiles or you can teleport through it. Behind the wall is a +6 Speed tech station. Go through the next room to get around the force field (you can disable it from this side), then go to the room at the end of the hall and break down the left-hand walls to advance to the exit. At the opposite end of the exit hall is a weapon cache hidden amongst common barrels and boxes. Enter Core Security. The Xtraction point is down the hall to your right, first door on your left, which happens to be a lavatory. Oh joy. The next room to the left is just goons. The room beyond that is also just mobs, but you can go through to the room in the back to pick up the Assault 303 Danger Room disc. Go back to the room before the DR Disc room, and break the wall to the side to get into a computer room. Destroy the computers to open the gate to the security room. Head back for the entrance and take the left side hallway. The first room on the left has mobs, and the second. You can break through the back wall of the second room to get a weapon cache. The third room is also just mobs; the fourth is the core security room. Destroy the console in here to open the force field to the core reactor. Head for the exit, clearing out the room on the left as you go (nothing but mobs). As you enter the Core Reactor, the Blue area is to your left and Yellow to your right. In each area, you have to drop two control rods and then activate the reactor at the main control. Take whichever you prefer first; both areas play exactly the same: The room you first enter has the main control console. Ignore it and continue to the room with a big pit in the center. Use the console on the small bridge to drop the rods. Proceed to the next rod room and repeat the procedure. Return to the main console and activate the reactor. Once both reactors have been activated, the doors to the central hall will open. Go up the center hall to pick up Storm's comic and continue until it dead-ends at a T intersection. Across the pit is a homing beacon, use flight or teleportation to get it. Then go around either through the Yellow or Blue area to get to the Xtraction point and the exit to Core Control. In Core Control, follow the hall to a dead end, where you can destroy the coolant pump for the Blue reactor (has a red arrow floating over it). Then go back through the hall and take the door on your left. When you reach the room with the force field, go the other way, through the door and break through the wall at the far end of the room. Be sure to circle around and pick up the sketch book (Core, Core Enemy, Rogue) near the force field. When you get to the room with the energy sap, try to stay away from it and draw mobs to you. Go through the door before the energy sap to find the Yellow reactor coolant pump. Destroy it, then head back to the energy sap room and go past it. Wait a few moments for your energy to recharge (or use up some energy packs). You've got a mini-boss fight ahead of you, so you might want to open a Blink Portal and return to base for rest, refit and save game. When you're ready, head through the door for your battle royale. Sugarman looks tough and he is, partially. He can dish out a lot of damage, and his tongue lash would make Toad green with envy, but his defenses are weak. Power combos are especially good against him. A half-dozen combos will dissolve Sugarman, so take a team that you can hit a lot of combos with. Try to stay behind him or to the side so you avoid his tongue, and run away when he starts flailing about with his hammers. It shouldn't take you long to take Sugarman out. Search the room for a weapon cache (it's not hidden), then activate the console to blow up the reactor. Take the portal back to Weapon X. Rest and refit. Watch the Infinite Factory mission briefing, then head out in the X-Jet. ============================ C.18: Infinite Possibilities ============================ Objectives: * Talk to Heather Hudson in the Weapon X Facility * Take X-Jet to the Infinite Factory * Destroy Infinite Engineering - Start the power source in Infinite Engineering - Turn off emergency override in Infinite Engineering * Destroy Genetic Processing - Destroy the DNA storage in Genetic Processing * Destroy Mutant Fusion Core * Destroy Infinite Assembly Factory - Shut down the substations (4) in the Assembly area - Shut down the substation for the cryogenic monitoring system * Infinite spy needs codes: A member of Department H needs codes from a computer console (optional) Areas: * Factory Entrance (X) * Infinite Engineering * Fusion Core * Genetic Processing * Assembly Factory (X) Items: [] Data disc: Factory Entrance, near exit to Genetic Processing [] Weapon cache: Room beside power distribution console room [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Phoenix: Infinite Engineering, from power distribution console, follow hall back towards exit, going straight through door to get the disc from a balcony [] Tech station (+6 Strike): Infinite Engineering, end of the path opposite the way to the power distribution console [] Scarlet Witch's comic: Fusion Core, at first intersection go left and it's in the first room [] Tech station (+30 Health): room just beyond Scarlet Witch's comic [] Weapon cache: Fusion Core, in a room with a large pit, just before the room with the fusion core [] Tech station (+30 Energy): Genetic Processing, in the DNA processor (big rollers) after you wreck it [] Homing beacon: Genetic Processing, left at the first intersection past the DNA processor, on one of the side catwalks [] Iceman's comic: Genetic Processing, on the large metal bridge, among the blocks that bar your way [] Homing beacon: Assembly Factory, on top of some crates in a long, rectangular room on your way to the cryogenic substation [] Weapon cache: Assembly Factory, room where you destroy the cryogenic substation [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Sunfire: Assembly Factory, cryogenic chamber inside one of the pods Recommended Team: * There are a lot of robots that are resistant to mental attacks and immune to energy and elemental attacks, so a tank-heavy party does well * You'll need someone with Might or Magneto/Jean to destroy Genetic Processing At the Factory Entrance, your first objective is ahead and to the left behind some cylinders; it's the security pass that will allow you to get into some locked areas. Go down the right-side hall to the four-way intersection and take a right. Down on your right is the Xtraction point, and across from it is a console where you can download some genetic codes. Go back to the four-way and turn right (you're now continuing straight away from the entrance) and pick up a data disc. Back to the four-way, go right again, and find the Department H agent who wants those genetic codes. Since you're down here anyway, head through the door, which leads to Infinite Engineering. Follow the hall to the large room with two pits in the center, and take the left-hand (as you come into the room) door. Dodge the flame jets in the hall until you reach a +6 Strike tech station. Use the console in the room to turn off the flame jets. Head back to the large room with two pits and cross to the door opposite. When you come to the next large room, you're up on a catwalk, follow it around to your right and continue through the hall. Keep going, through a couple more rooms. In the second room, activate the security console to unlock the power distribution console you're looking for. Head out through the opposite door to a T-intersection. Go left and through the door to pick up the Danger Room disc, Challenge - Phoenix, then go back the other way to find the power distribution console. Use it to overload the system. Open the door to your right to score a weapon cache, then use the Blink Portal to instantly return to the center of the Factory Entrance. Go save your game. Since the Xtraction point is right next to the Fusion Core, make that your next stop. When you reach the first intersection, use the control panel on your left to open the door. Go into the rooms beyond to find Scarlet Witch's comic and a +30 Health tech station. Go back the other way and proceed across the bridge. When you get near where the hall turns left, there's an energy sap. Run past it and draw the mobs after you; recharge with energy packs and lay into them. Keep going until you reach a room with an energy sap in the middle. Stay away from it and wait for the mobs to come get you. Then bust your way through the wall to continue. In this room, there's a weapon cache to the left of the wall you broke through. Now just keep going until you reach the fusion core and bust it up. Then take the nearby teleporter back to the Factory Entrance and head for Genetic Processing (the door near where you picked up the data disc). Take either the left or right path until you reach a large room with some rolling cylinders in a pit. Find the steel beam with the blue X floating over it and use a Might character or Jean or Magneto to push it into the cylinders. Jump down into the pit and use the +30 Energy tech station. Continue across the bridge until you reach the first intersection. Go left, destroy robots until the dispenser runs out, then search the catwalks to the side to pick up a homing beacon. Go back the other way and follow the catwalks around until you get back on to the main bridge (it was blocked, and you had to come around this way). Go back toward the blocks on the bridge to pick up Iceman's comic. Continue on to the main DNA processing platform, activate the console, then have a character with Might push a tank off the edge. Mission accomplished, time to teleport back to the Factory Entrance and talk to Guardian. Time to take out the Assembly Factory. Go down the stairs to the left of your entry point to this area and open the doors using the console. Beware of the energy sap in the first room of the Factory. The next room contains an Xtraction point. Work your way down the corridor, dodging electric beams and destroying the marked consoles. When you hit the last one, a door opens to your left, but don't go that way just yet. Head in the opposite direction to find a cryogenic chamber. Destroy the gun turret in the center, then head back in the other direction. When you get to a long, rectangular room filled with crates, look on top of the crates for your fourth homing beacon. Continue following the corridors until you get to a small room with your objective--a computer console. Destroy it, pick up the weapon cache nearby and leave through the other door, which takes you to the cryogenic chamber. Now you'll appreciate having destroyed that turret as all the clones in cryogenic sleep wake up and start attacking you. You'll note, during the short cutscene, one of the slumbering clones has a disc in its pod. After you've defeated the mobs, use a flier or teleporter to get up to the upper level and pick up the Challenge Sunfire Danger Room disc. Go through the one door you haven't been through yet, and you'll find the exit into Central Processing. ========================= C.19: Sinister Intentions ========================= Objectives: * Destroy the super computer * Talk to Heather Hudson in the Weapon X Facility Areas: * Central Processing Items: [] Sketch book (Infinite Processing Plant, Infinite Enemy, Gambit): Landing after crossing first bridge Recommended Team: * Anyone with whom you're comfortable, the fight is pretty easy From the entrance of Central Processing, cross the bridge to a landing, which has an energy sap and a sketch book (Infinite Processing Plant, Infinite Enemy, Gambit). Cross the next bridge and through a couple of rooms until you see reach a large room with a center area surrounded by (unbreakable) glass and several large columns of light. This is your mini-boss fight, so you might want to open a Blink Portal and save your game. Walk around the outside of the glass until you reach some glass doors. When you enter, you'll be confronted by a hologram of Mr. Sinister, who then unleashes clones of old X-Men (Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine and Iceman, to be specific). This fight is, really, laughably easy. Ignore the Sinister clones and run around destroying the holographic generators (columns of light). Then concentrate on the X-Dopplegangers. Once they are gone, use the new Blink Portal to return to Weapon X and talk to Heather Hudson. While you're here, use the Secret Portal next to Forge to enter an E-shaped room. Clear the room while avoiding the far end of the E from where you enter. Once the room is clear, you can go to that end and Use the console to turn off the force field blocking Iron Man's helmet. The console is protected by an energy sap, but if there are no enemies around, that doesn't matter. Return to Weapon X. ======================= C.20: 'Altar'ed Reality ======================= Objectives: * Destroy the psionic altar in the Madri Cloisters * Destroy the psionic altar in the Meditation Chamber * Destroy the psionic altar in the Divine Sanctuary You will accomplish these objectives simultaneously with "Of Gods and Heroes". ======================== C.21: Of Gods and Heroes ======================== Objectives: * Talk to Professor X * Take the X-Jet to the Madri Temple * Locate the Stepford Sisters * Find the Body Artifact in the Hall of Knowledge * Return the Body Artifact to the Madri Antechamber * Find the Rage Artifact in the Madri Cloisters * Return the Rage Artifact to the Madri Antechamber * Find the Heart Artifact in the Meditation Chamber * Return the Heart Artifact to the Madri Antechamber * Find the Soul Artifact in the Divine Sanctuary * Return the Soul Artifact to the Madri Antechamber * Find the Mind Artifact in the Madri Conclave * Return the Mind Artifact to the Madri Antechamber * Talk to Professor X Areas: * Madri Antechamber * Hall of Knowledge (X) * Madri Cloisters * Meditation Chamber * Divine Sanctuary * Madri Conclave (X) * Monastic Citadel (X - Change Team only) Items: [] Homing beacon: Madri Antechamber, entrance, next to one of the columns [] Danger Room Disc Destroy 304: Madri Antechamber, first room after entrance [] Juggernaut's comic: Madri Antechamber, behind an altar near where you first meet Emma Frost [] Tech station (+6 Body): Madri Antechamber, after meeting Emma Frost, keep going straight and it's the room at the end of the hall [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Scarlet Witch: Madri Cloisters, in the room where you make an offering to open the Artifact of Rage room [] Tech station (+6 Focus): Madri Cloisters, when you destroy the psionic altar, use the offering altars in the corners of the room to open a room a little way back down the hall [] Weapon cache: Madri Cloisters, same room as +6 Focus tech station [] Danger Room Disc Qualifying Exam 300: Meditation Chamber, in an alcove on the opposite side of the area from the entrance [] Weapon cache: Divine Sanctuary, in the large room with all the side rooms, turn back toward the entrance and enter a small room [] Homing beacon: Divine Sanctuary, from the room with the weapon cache, go further back (toward the entrance) to enter a very small room and fly up to get the beacon [] Data disc: Divine Sanctuary, in one of the two side rooms with a large pit, fly over the pit to a ledge [] Sketch book (Madri Temple, Madri Enemy, Scarlet Witch): Divine Sanctuary, in the downstairs shortcut from the Artifact to the main entrance [] Data disc: Madri Conclave, at the first T-intersection, go right and clear the rooms and you should find the disc in a corner alcove [] Weapon cache: Madri Conclave, in the downstairs shortcut between the Artifact and the main entrance Recommended Team: * You'll need a flier for several items * A teleporter comes in handy for exploiting a couple of shortcuts * You'll definitely need a tank with strong personal shielding (Colossus, Juggs, Rogue) for the boss fight Watch your mission briefing, then use the X-Jet to get to the Madri Temple Antechamber. Here in the entrance foyer is a homing beacon, right beside one of the columns. In the very next room is a Danger Room disc, Destroy 304. Next up is a hall full of doors. Open any of the side doors to get your next set of tasks. Clear out the side rooms and beyond to find the entrance to the Hall of Knowledge. In the Hall, take your first left to get the Artifact of Body. A portal will open back to the Altar of Body, use it, place the artifact, then portal back. Continue through the Hall. Take the next right to find an Xtraction point. Then head the opposite way to encounter Emma Frost, who adds a new set of tasks to your Objectives list. Look to the right side of this room for a sunken altar pit, Juggernaut's comic is behind the altar. Keep on going straight and you'll come to a room with a +6 Body tech station. Coming out of that room, turn right and fight your way through needless filler to get to the exit to the Madri Cloisters. The Cloisters is a spiral hall, so you go 'round and 'round. The second room on your left contains the Artifact of Rage, but you can't open the door. (Exploit alert: teleport through the wall with Nightcrawler/Deadpool and your teammates will also jump through the wall, so you can go ahead and get the artifact immediately.) Continue along the hall to the next room on the left, where you can make an offering (and pick up a Danger Room disc, Challenge - Scarlet Witch). Once you make an offering, the door to the artifact room opens, so go back, pick it up, portal through, place it on the altar and portal back. When you finally reach the end of the hall, you will be in the room with a psionic altar. Destroy it, and the door to continue will open. Before going on, visit the four offering altars in the corners of the room. Doing so opens a door a bit further back along the hall, inside that room is a +6 Focus tech station and a weapon cache. Continue on into the Madri Conclave. At the first intersection, go right and enter the Meditation Chamber. Take your first right and then the next right and enter the large room. Kill the mobs and flip the switch in the corner to lower a gate leading to the Heart Artifact. You'll also find the psionic altar for the 'Altar'ed Reality mission; however, it will most likely be destroyed during the fighting-- check your objectives to make sure you've taken care of it. There are three more switches like this, one in each corner of the area. If you leave this first room and go around to your right, you'll find a Danger Room disc, Qualifying Exam 300, after the second corner room. It's directly opposite the area entrance. Once all four switches have been thrown, you can go to the center room, pick up the Heart Artifact and return it to the altar in the Antechamber. Then portal back to the Meditation Chamber, go back to the Conclave and cross to the Divine Sanctuary. Take either the right or left passage, go down the ramp and, at the bottom, turn back toward the "front" of the area, enter the small room and find a weapon cache. Go into the next small room and fly up to where you can see either a homing beacon or an XP bonus waiting for you. Now advance deeper into the Sanctuary. You'll come to a huge room with seven side rooms, one of which contains the proper Artifact. Standing facing into the large room from where you enter, number the side rooms starting at the left-most room and skipping the center room (the gated one right in front of you). So, the left-most room is #1 and the right-most is #6. You can explore each one if you like; however, you'll find the correct Artifact in room #3, which will open the gate to the center room where the portal to the Antechamber opens. In room #2 you can get a data disc by sending a flier over the pit, past the fake Artifact platform. After returning to the Antechamber to place the Artifact, as you leave the portal, go downstairs through the new door that opened when you collected the Artifact. This is just a shortcut back to the beginning of the area, but you can pick up a sketch book (Madri Temple, Madri Enemy, Scarlet Witch) in the left-hand side room. Return to the Conclave and advance deeper into the area. When you get to the end of the hall, go right and kill the enemies and search the area for a data disc. Go back the other way and fight your way to a large room with a Book of Contemplation on a stand (green arrow hovering over it). Use the book, then continue to a room with a pool in it, where you can Use a Book of Questions. The hall beyond has an Xtraction point. You might be tempted to take a shortcut and fly or teleport over the pit (and your teammates will "jump" to you); all you'll miss is a little XP and the Book of Answers, which is in the next room. Opposite the Xtraction point (however you get there) is the Book of Reflections. Use it, then continue until you get to the room with the Artifact of Mind. When you collect the Artifact, a portal opens and so do a couple of doors leading downstairs. Take the nearest door downstairs to pick up a weapon cache, then come back up the same way and use the portal to get back to the Antechamber. When you place the Artifact of Mind on the appropriate Altar, a portal opens to the Monastic Citadel. This is the boss fight and there's no full- service Xtraction point there, so prepare yourself before stepping through the portal. The first stage of the battle is with the Stepford Sisters. This isn't that hard, and mostly requires patience. The two main weapons of the Sisters are creating illusions of themselves and a psychic blast that has a lot of knockback, but doesn't do a lot of damage. You can spot the translucent illusions easily enough, and if you can keep the real Sisters off balance, they won't be able to use their psychic blast. A good tank is useful here. Once you've "killed" the Sisters, Holocaust drops in to see what's happening. *GLITCH WARNING* If you defeat the Sisters too quickly, Holocaust won't appear and you'll be stuck. Play with the Sisters for a minute or so before smacking them down. Again, this isn't terribly difficult as long as you're patient and have a good tank with good defenses. If you can keep at Holocaust, he'll spend most of his time draining the life force from his minions and won't spend a lot of time attacking you. When he is draining life from a minion, don't bother attacking him as you can't damage him. Instead, unleash a good AoE power, such as an Xtreme, to get rid of the minions and then go back to attacking him. As his health goes down, a Stepford Sister will run out and stand at a shrine and send a beam to Holocaust that makes him invincible. OK, the Sisters are no tougher now than before. Run over and feed the Sister a knuckle sandwich and then you can lay into Holocaust again. This battle is likely to take a while, but it shouldn't cause too much trouble. Use Colossus, Rogue or Juggernaut as your active player, keep defenses up and use energy packs to keep the heavy punches coming. Once Holocaust is down, portal back to Weapon X, talk to Xavier and leave for the X-Mansion. ======================= C.22: Sentinel Invasion ======================= Objectives: * Talk to Havok * Take X-Jet to the Perimeter Platforms * Destroy all the generators on the main gun platforms (3) * Destroy radar arrays on the radar array platforms (3) * Destroy console * Deactivate shielding * Destroy generator * Defeat Bastion * Talk to Havok at the X-Mansion Areas: * Perimeter Platforms Items: [] Sketch book (Pens, Pens Enemy, Storm): First gun platform [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Toad: Second gun platform [] Weapon cache: Second gun platform [] Homing beacon: Third gun platform [] Tech station (+6 Strike): First radar array platform [] Weapon cache: Second radar array platform [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Rogue: Third radar array platform Recommended Team: * You'll be fighting Sentinels, so don't bring Jean Grey or Prof X * You need a party-wide shield to help protect the SHIELD agent (hint: Storm's Will of the Goddess) * Someone with a very destructive power to take out machinery in one shot The X-Mansion is a shadow of its former self; but it will still serve as your home base for this part of the game. Things are a bit more scattered here: Forge and the Review Computer are upstairs; Prof X, Moira McTaggert, the Mission Briefing Computer and the Trivia Game are on the first floor in a side room; and the Hero Stash, Danger Room Computer, Xtraction Point and Havok and the X-Jet are outside. Your first order of business is to speak with both Moira and Havok. After speaking with them, you can view your two new mission briefings, play the trivia game, work out in the Danger Room, what have you. When you're ready, use the X-Jet to head for the Perimeter Platforms. This mission is fast, furious and extremely chaotic. The first part is also timed. OK, here's the rundown in a nutshell: you run to three gun platforms and destroy the generators powering the guns--within a small time limit, then you teleport to some radar arrays and run through three of them, protecting a SHIELD demolitions expert while he destroys the arrays. After all this is over, you fight Bastion. Finally, you do all this without the benefit of any Xtraction points or the use of Blink portals--so no saves, re-stocking of supplies or anything else. Get it? Got it. Good. Here's the best way to handle this mission. You start on the first gun platform, so run to the generator (big machine in the middle) and destroy it. Head toward the left side (from your entry point) to find the bridge to the next platform. Don't worry about the mobs, just head for the next platform. Repeat destruction of the generator, then head for platform #3, which is straight ahead from the entry point. After destroying that generator, take some time to de-mob the platform. You're off the clock now, so go back through the gun platforms, taking out the trash and picking up goodies. Here on gun platform #3 is a homing beacon. On gun platform #2 is a weapon cache and the Challenge - Toad Danger Room disc. On platform #1 you can pick up a sketch book (Pens, Pens Enemy, Storm). Head back to gun platform #3 and use the teleporter to jump to the radar arrays. You'll meet Sergeant Kilroy, the SHIELD demolitions expert. Your job is to keep him alive while he destroys the radar array in the middle of the platform. Using a party-wide shield makes this a little easier. You should also use Radial powers--especially any with a lot of knockback. You don't have to worry too much about Kilroy, his health is restored after the radar array is destroyed. Once the first is down, run to the second--head straight across and a little left from your entry point--and repeat, then run to the third--go left from the entry point. Uh oh. There goes Kilroy. And after all that effort on your part. Go to the platform and go to the console to the left of the radar array. Destroy it, then go to the console at the base of the array and Use it. Run clockwise around the array to the generator and destroy it. Everything's cleared, so it's time to mop up and search for collectibles. Clean off radar array platform #3 and search the small areas on the outside edges for Danger Room disc Challenge - Rogue. Head back to radar array platform #2 and claim a weapon cache. There's also a nice Sentinel respawn point near the bridge to platform 1 if you want to power-level a little bit. Back on platform #1, right beside the entrance to the bridge to #2, is a +6 Strike tech station. When you're ready, head back towards platform #3 and use the teleporter to the Command Center Platform. This is a boss fight against Bastion, who isn't terribly tough on his own, but summons hordes of Sentinels to help him out. You're probably a bit low on energy and health packs at this point, so here's the cheesy way to beat him: Use Storm's Will of the Goddess to make the party invincible and then unload power attacks on Bastion and ignore the Sentinels. You should be able to defeat Bastion before you run out of Xtreme icons to use for WotG. Once Bastion is defeated, Blink finally makes a portal for you and you can return to X-Mansion. After a rest and refit, enter Sewers South near where Kitty Pryde is standing. ===================== C.23: Hellfire to Pay ===================== Objectives: * Talk to Moira * Find Sebastian Shaw in the New York South Side * Find the Master Key in the New York South Side * Find Sebastian Shaw's holodiscs in the New York West Side * Return the Master Key to Shaw at the Mansion * Return the holodiscs to Shaw at the Mansion * Pay Sebastian Shaw 10,000 tech bits Areas: * Sewers South * New York South Side (X) * New York West Side Items: [] Homing beacon: Sewers South, inside a fan, to get it you must stop the generator, which is located in a room behind the fan, use Storm (Lightning), Rogue (Power Theft) or Bishop (Sapping Strike) to stop the generator [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Colossus: Sewers South, in the first very large room, in the left corner opposite the entrance [] Weapon cache: Sewers South, in the hall right before the exit to New York South Side [] Homing beacon: New York South Side, on the rooftop to the right of the exit to Sewers South [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Nightcrawler: New York South Side, left of the Xtraction point, at the end of the street [] Weapon cache: New York West Side, straight ahead from the South Side exit, along the right side of the street [] Danger Room Disc Survival 404: New York West Side, across the street from the weapon cache [] Tech station (+8 Speed): New York West Side, on an upper floor of a bombed-out building near the Sewers West exit, you can fly up or climb the pile of rubble nearby Recommended Team: * You'll need Storm, Rogue or Bishop to pick up a homing beacon in Sewers South * The Morlocks have a variety of resistances, so a variety of damage types (physical, mental, elemental, energy) are desirable Ah well, you think they could have recycled one of the more interesting locales from the first game. Anyway, when you reach the first large room, you'll keep seeing your game pause as someone says, "Look! Here's a homing beacon!" There is, indeed, a homing beacon behind a large fan. You can't get it right now, so ignore it. Keep going around until you reach a very large room. Head down the left- side catwalks to find the Challenge - Colossus Danger Room disc. When you get to the next room, go left and work your way around behind the fan with the homing beacon. You can build a bridge over the pit to get to the fan generator or fly over. To stop the generator, use Storm's Lightning, Rogue's Power Theft or Bishop's Sapping Strike. You can then fight your way back to the homing beacon and pick it up. Then it's on through the sewers until you reach the exit to New York South Side. Just before the exit is a weapon cache. Once on the streets of the Big Apple, follow the alley around until you find some wrecked train cars and use one as a ramp to the elevated tracks. Go back over the rooftops, crossing a bridge, to find a homing beacon. (Shortcut: when you first leave the sewers, send a flier or teleporter straight up to the rooftop to your right to pick up the homing beacon.) Now go around the cars still on the tracks to find Sebastian Shaw. He'll cut a deal with you and then you're off on your mission to find his stuff. Go down the stairs to find an Xtraction point. To the left of the Xtraction point, at the end of the street, pick up the Challenge - Nightcrawler Danger Room disc. Going right from the Xtraction point, you'll soon come to another place where you can cross over the elevated tracks and you'll find both Shaw's Master Key and the exit to New York West Side on the other side of the tracks. As you enter New York West Side, go straight and find a weapon cache along the right side of the street. Go directly to the opposite side of the street and look behind some trash cans for the Danger Room disc Survival 404. Go back to the intersection and cross to the next street. Keep going straight to find some Infinite Uniforms underneath a hotel portico. Backtrack to where you see the red X marking your objective; you'll be able to pass the force field with the Infinite Uniforms you picked up. (You'll automatically put the uniforms on as you approach the force field.) After getting Shaw's holodisc, head for the opposite corner of the street. You'll find a large pile of rubble up against the side of a bombed-out building. Climb the rubble and climb up through the ruins to a +8 Speed tech station. Open a Blink Portal back to X-Mansion and talk to Shaw (he's standing next to the Danger Room computer). This will officially close out this mission. Save your game and portal back to New York West Side. ====================== C.24: Prison of Misery ====================== Objectives: * Destroy the powerful psychic brains in the Brain Trust * Defeat Stryfe * Talk to Banshee at the X-Mansion * Get access code from Mirrin (optional) * Get access codes from Schill (optional) * Create a psychic demon to help defeat Stryfe: Use Lenzir's access code on the Test Chamber Control Panel to disable the test Brain Trust and enable the psychic demon Spawn Control Panel (optional) Areas: * Sewers West * Holding Pens (X) * Stockade * Brain Trust Items: [] Weapon cache: Sewers West, in a room behind a bus, use a Mighty character or Magneto or Jean Grey to move the bus [] Magneto's comic: Sewers West, in the hall beyond the bus room, go to the left end and break the sewer great, enter the tunnel to collect the comic [] Data disc: Sewers West, in a room near the exit to the Holding Pens, shut off the water using the switch in the room across the hall, then send a flier down to get the disc [] Homing beacon: Holding Pens, go left from the exit to Sewers West and work your way around behind the double force fields to find the console that turns them off and you can collect the beacon [] Weapon cache: Holding Pens, after destroying a generator, keep going straight to reach the cache [] Jean Grey's comic: Holding Pens, next to aforementioned weapon cache [] Weapon cache: Holding Pens, a little further on from the previous cache, behind some destructible fencing [] Danger Room Disc Defend 503: Holding Pens, next to second weapon cache [] Tech station (+8 Body): Stockade, near the exit to the Holding Pens is a gated room, use Magneto or Jean Grey to flip the switch inside the room and collect the tech station; you can also get into this room from the other side once you've fought your way around, just activate the console to lower the force field [] Sketch book (New York, New York Enemy, Colossus): Stockade, just past the Slow trap, go behind a force field to get the book [] Weapon cache: Stockade, after the Slow trap, keep to the right, crossing a water-filled pit and in the next room is the cache [] Data disc: Stockade, after switching hallways to get around a force field, keep to the right and get it from behind another force field [] Danger Room Disc Teamwork 403: Stockade, in large room leading to Brain Trust, in a side alcove [] Weapon cache: Brain Trust, in the pit in the room where you spawn the psychic demon [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Juggernaut: Brain Trust, in the room next to the psychic demon spawn room [] Weapon cache (x2): Brain Trust, right outside the door leading to the fight against Stryfe Recommended Team: * More Morlocks, so a variety of damage types is helpful * You'll need a Mighty character to get a weapon cache * You'll need a flier or teleporter to pick up an ID Card * You'll need a flier to pick up a data disc * Someone who can more fast (flier or teleporter) during the fight with Stryfe Down the street from the tech station is the entrance to Sewers West. Head down into the sewers and work your way to a hall that has a derelict bus. Using Magneto, Jean or a character with Might, push the bus out of the way to get into a room with a weapon cache. Opposite the bus is a room with a big pit. Fly over the pit and pick up an ID Card on the opposite side. In the next room beyond the bus hall, go to the far left end and break through the sewer grate. Enter the tunnel to collect Magneto's comic. Return to the Sewers and head through to the next room, which is a mini- boss fight against a Morlock Giant. Just beyond this room you'll find Banshee, who will fill you in on the holding pens where Apocalypse is holding many mutants. Continue until you reach an octagonal room with a large pool of water in the center. Straight ahead is the entrance to the Holding Pens and there is a room to the left and the right. Go into the left-hand room first and throw the main water switch. This will shut off the water flowing in the room across the hall (the right-hand room) and reveal a data disc. Send a flier down to get it, then exit to the Holding Pens. At the first intersection, turn left. Your path back will be blocked by a force field, and, after defeating the mobs, you will be able to see a homing beacon between two force fields on the opposite side of the room. There is one door that you can open, to your right as you face the homing beacon. Go through that door and work your way around behind the homing beacon. There's a console here that turns off all three force fields and you can pick up the beacon (your fourth) and go back toward the entrance. Continue in the other direction by the only path open to you until you are shown a generator you must destroy. Defeat the mobs, then break the generator to open the path straight ahead. Continue to pick up a weapon cache and Jean Grey's comic. Keep following this path to pick up another weapon cache and the Defend 503 Danger Room disc. Just beyond the second weapon cache is a small room with two teleporters that will respawn mobs for quite a long while. (Note that some people have experienced system crashes in this room, so you might want to just turn around and go back to the generator room.) When you're tired of frolicking with your constantly refreshing playmates, run back to the generator and go through the door directly opposite to find an Xtraction point and the exit to the Stockade. Since you should have all four homing beacons by this point, you may wish to Xtract back to the X-Mansion and use the secret portal (it's upstairs, near Forge). This time you have to fight your way through an N-shaped room full of mid-40s level mobs. There's no mini-boss, but the mobs are tough enough to make up for this, so stock up on health packs before entering. You'll collect Iron Man's jet boots for your trouble. Return to the Holding Pens and enter the Stockade. You'll quickly reach a gated room to the right that has a tech station. There's a lever to open the door on the inside of the room, Magneto or Jean can flip the switch and you can pick up the +8 Body station now, or wait just a bit. Progressing past this side room, you'll take a right and run into a mini- boss. After he and his minions are defeated, you'll find your way back blocked by a force field. Go to your right where you can see a console with the familiar green arrow hovering over it. As you approach, you'll set off a trap that slows your party down. Turn and destroy the trap, as you will come under attack. Once all the mobs are defeated, activate the console to turn off the force field leading into the tech station room from this side. You can now enter, get your +8 Body and open the door from the inside. Continuing past the Slow trap, you can go behind a force field and pick up a sketch book (New York, New York Enemy, Colossus). Then keep going down the hall. At the end of the hall, go right and jump down into the water- filled pit. Climb the stairs and pick up a weapon cache. (Note: if, rather than go right at the end of the hall, you went left, you would need a Mighty character or Magneto or Jean to throw a large pipe into the fire to open the path. Then you would go through the next room and to the right to find the weapon cache.) There are two doors through which you can continue. The left-hand door's path is blocked by a force field, so take the right-hand door and Use the console to turn off the field. Then cut over to the left hand path and at the next intersection, turn off the force field and go right for a data disc. Continue until you reach a large room with the exit to the Brain Trust. Be careful of approaching the door, there's another Slow trap in front of it. Once all the mobs are defeated, look in a side alcove of the room for the Teamwork 403 Danger Room disc. Then break down the door and enter the Brain Trust. As you enter Brain Trust, you get a holographic message from Banshee containing some helpful hints. Proceed straight across the hall into a room with a pit. Defeat the mob in this room to get his access code, then use it on the console in the corner. This will open the other console and allow you to spawn a psychic demon helper. Down in the pit is a weapon cache. Next to the first console is a door, through which is a room containing the Challenge - Juggernaut Danger Room disc. Leave this room by the other door and turn left at the corner and then take the first door on the right. This leads to Mirrin and his access code. Once he's defeated, use the console in the room to destroy Brain Trusts 1 and 2. Go back out into the hall and around the corner, through the first door on the right and then go immediately right and through the door to find Schill, get his access code and destroy Brain Trust 3 at the console. Go back to the previous room and cross the catwalks to enter a long hall full of respawning mobs and Slow traps. Fun stuff. At the end of this hall are two weapon caches. Beyond is the boss fight against Stryfe, so take a moment to open a Blink Portal and head back to the X-Mansion for rest and refit. When you're ready, step into the arena with Stryfe. (Bonus: have Toad in your party to get a full-VO conversation with Stryfe.) Stryfe isn't that tough, but, as long as one psychic brain is "alive", he will be revived every time you kill him. Even though you destroyed three brains using the consoles earlier, there's still six that remain. Concentrate on getting rid of those first. Stryfe has a telepathic attack that holds you and then flings you away, and he'll chase after the active character. It helps to use Nightcrawler or Deadpool here and quickly teleport away from Stryfe, destroy a brain, then teleport away again. He'll be spending all his time running back-and-forth after you while your teammates pepper him with attacks. Once the final brain is gone, Stryfe is a pushover. Use Blink's portal to return to X-Mansion and talk to Banshee. Then Xtract back to New York South Side and head back to West Side. ================================ C.25: Where Angels Fear to Tread ================================ Objectives: * Find the abandoned sewer entrance in the New York North Side * Defeat Deadpool * Enter Apocalypse's Tower through the North Sewers Areas: * New York North Side * Sewers North (X) Items: [] Tech station (+40 Energy): New York North Side, from the exit to West Side, go straight across and a little left [] Rogue's comic: New York North Side, from the exit to West Side, go right to the end of the street and look behind some barrels on the left side of the street [] Data disc: New York North Side, after finding Rogue's comic, turn left down the street and look on the left side of the street in a small alcove [] Sketch book (Perimeter, Perimeter Enemy, Sunfire): New York North Side, in a corner of the area where you fight Deadpool [] Sketch book (Sewers, Sewer Enemy, Cyclops): Sewers North, after crossing a waterway, head to the right to a small side room that must be entered by knocking down the wall [] Homing beacon: Sewers North, after crossing a waterway, continue straight to a room with a campfire, in the corner is a door that cannot be opened, teleport through or use Magneto or Jean to flip a switch on the inside [] Weapon cache: Sewers North, side room immediately before the Xtraction point Recommended Team: * Deadpool for a unique conversation with...Deadpool * Deadpool or Nightcrawler to keep up with Deadpool (the enemy one) * Teleporter or Magneto/Jean to get a homing beacon Cross over to the other street and go in the opposite direction from the Sewers West entrance. You'll reach the entrance to New York North Side. After entering North Side, go straight and a little left to find a +40 Energy tech station. Then go right until you can't go any further and look on the left side of the street for Rogue's comic. Take the street to the left and search the left-hand side for a data disc hidden in a small alcove. Go left around the corner and you'll soon get a cutscene of Deadpool busting out of the ground. Fighting Deadpool is easier with Nightcrawler as you can use Teleport Attack or Teleport Frenzy to keep up with him as he teleports around the area. Once Deadpool is defeated, look around the area to locate a sketch book (Perimeter, Perimeter Enemy, Sunfire). Then jump down into the hole Deadpool came out of to enter Sewers North. You can only get out of the first room by breaking down the walls; and many of the walls in the first set of rooms are destructible. When you reach a long room with paths to your left and right, take the left path as the right one is blocked. In the next set of rooms, find a small side room to the right that can only be entered by knocking down the wall. You'll find a sketch book (Sewers, Sewer Enemy, Cyclops) inside. Go back to your left to a room with a campfire in the middle. In one corner is a room with a door that cannot be opened. Use a teleporter to jump through or have Magneto or Jean throw the switch that is on the other side of the door. Inside is a homing beacon (or XP bonus). Continue working your way through the sewers until you reach the Xtraction point. Just before the Xtraction point is a side room with a weapon cache. Just beyond the Xtraction point is the entrance to Apocalypse's Tower. As you approach it, you'll get a message from Professor X asking you to meet him at X-Mansion, but don't bother, he has nothing new to say. Save your game at the Xtraction point and enter the Tower. ======================= C.26: Hail to the Queen ======================= Objectives: * Find the Black Queen in the Tower * Shut down the power grid to the prison sector of Tower Engineering * Talk to the Black Queen You will complete this mission as you complete "Evil Revealed". =================== C.27: Evil Revealed =================== Objectives: * Meet Beast in Sinister's Lab * Chase after Beast into the Tower Apex * Defeat Archangel Areas: * The Pantheon (X) * Tower Engineering * Sinister's Lab (X) * Tower Apex Items: [] Sketch book (Apocalypse's Tower, Tower Enemy, Toad): Pantheon, in the center of the room as you enter from North Sewers [] Tech station (+6 Focus): Pantheon, in front of the large statue [] Weapon cache: Pantheon, under the statue in the middle of the first hall; requires a flier [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Magneto: Pantheon, under the statue in the middle of the first hall; requires a flier [] Tech station (+40 Health): Tower Engineering, in the room where Selene is held prisoner [] Data disc: Tower Engineering, in a room next to the prison room [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Storm: Tower Engineering, in the room where you destroy the power control panels for the prison [] Weapon cache: Tower Engineering, just outside the room where you destroy the power control panels for the prison [] Nightcrawler's comic: Sinister's Lab, first room, upper level [] Danger Room Disc Graduation Exam 400: Sinister's Lab, room to the right of the Xtraction point [] Weapon cache: Sinister's Lab, next to GE400 disc [] Homing beacon: Sinister's Lab, room to the left of the Xtraction point [] Weapon cache: Sinister's Lab, just in front of the teleporter to Tower Apex Recommended Team: * Flier to get a Danger Room disc and weapon cache * Flier or teleporter for the boss fight (teleporter works better) * Jean Grey for unique conversation with Archangel As you enter The Pantheon, you'll see a sketch book (Apocalypse's Tower, Tower Enemy, Toad) in front of you. Pick it up, then try to open the door to the left. You'll activate the auto-defense systems. Destroy the two control units highlighted with red arrows, then destroy mobs until they stop respawning. Go through the now open door to an Xtraction point. Go down the steps and fight your way along the hall. When you reach a large pit, there's a +8 Focus tech station in front of it. In the center of the pit, underneath the huge statue is a weapon cache and the Challenge - Magneto Danger Room disc. You'll need a flier to get the goodies; you can't build a bridge or teleport. Beyond the statue are stairs leading up to a teleporter that takes you to Tower Engineering. Use the console to start the teleporter sequence, then fight off mobs for 30 seconds until the teleporter is ready. Then take it to the next level. As you pass through the first doorway in Engineering, turn left and double back through another door. This leads to the room where Selene, the Black Queen, is being held. Pick up a +40 Health tech station in the room, then leave by the door to the right of the tech station, and find a data disc-- the fourth for this Act--in the next room, right next to the pit. Continue toward the room with all the red X's marked on your map and destroy the marked control units. You can also pick up the Challenge - Storm Danger Room disc in this room. If, rather than going straight back to Selene's cell, you leave by the other door, you will find a weapon cache just outside. Head back to Selene and talk to her to close out the "Hail to the Queen" mission, then leave by the door to the left of the tech station and take the teleporter to Sinister's Lab. Head into the first room and clear out the mobs. You can pick up Nightcrawler's comic from the upper level. At the far end of the room is a door that can be opened by Magneto or Jean, either of whom can flip the switch on the other side of the door. This will open the Xtraction point. You can also get around the door the hard way by clearing out the halls to either side of the main room. You can do this anyway for the XP. Also, the room to the right of the Xtraction point has a weapon cache and the Graduation Exam 400 Danger Room disc. In the room to the left of the Xtraction point is the final homing beacon. When you're ready to get on with the final fight, leave by the door directly opposite the Xtraction point. After the cutscene, clear the mobs, collect the weapon cache and use the teleporter to get to the Tower Apex. Bonus: have Jean Grey in your party for a full-VO conversation with Archangel. The fight against Archangel proceeds in three stages. First is a straight- up fight against him until he's lost a third of his health. During this stage, just avoid his dive-bombing attacks and work him over with your mutant powers. Second, Archangel takes refuge in the teleporter in the center of the area and starts summoning minions. Ignore the minions and concentrate on taking out the teleporter arms. When they are all destroyed, the teleporter beam goes crazy. Thus begins the hardest part of the fight. Like many boss fights, this isn't really difficult, as in, you're going to die a lot, but it does require patience. Every time you get hit by the teleporter beam you get randomly transported to one of the mini-teleporters scattered around the Tower Apex. You don't take any damage, but you do have to get yourself back into the fight. Meanwhile, Archangel is taking refuge on columns on the outside edges of the area. You have to attack the column he is on and destroy it. Once all these refuges are gone, Archangel returns to attack you. Once again, this is a straight-up fight against Archangel, but he is going to spend a lot more time in the air, so you must maximize the damage you inflict when he's on the ground. Then there's that teleporter beam sweeping around, randomly transporting you hither and thither... Patience, padawan, patience. Perhaps the best single mutant for this battle is Nightcrawler. You can quickly teleport back if you get hit with the beam, and you can also teleport away from the beam. And, when Archangel alights, you can Teleport Frenzy him from a fair distance away. Keep at Archangel, collect health and energy packs as they drop from all the destructible objects, and you will eventually wear him down. Clean off the Tower Apex and step into the center teleporter to begin the last Act. ================== C.28: Seal of Fate ================== Objectives: * Rotate the sun mirror in the Temple of Anubis * Rotate the sun mirror in the Temple of Sekhmet * Find the canopic jars (4) in the Temple of Sekhmet * Place the canopic jars (4) in the canopic container * Find the sun crystal in the Ancient Labyrinth Find and use the sun crystal as the final component to open the great seal door. * Pass the Great Seal Areas: * Teleport Chamber (X) * Ra's Mouth * Ancient Labyrinth (X) * Temple of Anubis * Temple of Sekhmet Items: [] Data disc: Ra's Mouth, left from the exit to Teleport Chamber (home base), behind one of the ships that are on side platforms [] Homing beacon: Ra's Mouth, as you enter from the Teleport Chamber, go right at the first intersection, after rounding the corner, go through the second door on the left, fly over to a ledge to the left and push (or Levitate or TK) the column out of the way (must have Magneto, Jean, Rogue or Iron Man to do this), then go through the door to get the homing beacon [] Tech station (+50 Health): Ra's Mouth, between the homing beacon and the fight with Mr. Sinister [] Homing beacon: Ancient Labyrinth, near the entrance to the Temple of Sekhmet are two doors leading to bridges, take the right-hand door to get to the room with the beacon [] Weapon cache: Ancient Labyrinth, on a ledge of a room with a big pit, to the left of the Xtraction point room (left as you face into the room) [] Tech station (+50 Energy): Ancient Labyrinth, in a room near the weapon cache, break down a wall to reach it [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Bishop: Ancient Labyrinth, beyond the tech station, on the floor of a large room [] Sketch book (Wolverine, Abyss, Mikhail): Ancient Labyrinth, in the room with the Xtraction point [] Homing beacon: Temple of Anubis, in the first room, take a left and pick up the beacon from the middle of the floor [] Sketch book (Egypt, Egypt Enemy, Bishop): Temple of Anubis, after picking up the homing beacon, the floor will fall away and the sketch book is in the bottom of the pit [] Danger Room disc Survival 504: Temple of Anubis, after clearing the pit produced by picking up the homing beacon, climb the stairs out and the disc is at the top of the first flight of stairs [] Data disc: Temple of Anubis, roughly in the center of the area, straight ahead from where you enter, but the way is blocked by stones, you can teleport through or work your way around and break through the walls behind the room where the disc is at [] Weapon cache: Temple of Anubis, next to the data disc [] Tech station (+10 Body): Temple of Anubis, from the first room take a right and find the station in the first main room, lower level [] Weapon cache: Temple of Sekhmet, first room, behind first large pillar to your left [] Danger Room Disc Challenge - Wolverine: Temple of Sekhmet, first room, behind second large pillar to your left [] Tech station (+10 Focus): Temple of Sekhmet, from the Y-shaped room, go left [] Data disc: Temple of Sekhmet, from the Y-shaped room, go right and in the room with the canopic jar, break through a wall on the right side of the room and follow the corridor [] Homing beacon: Temple of Sekhmet, from the Y-shaped room, go straight and cross the chasm to get the beacon in the hall beyond Recommended Team: * Iceman, Toad or Storm to put out fires * Storm for unique conversation with Beast/Mr. Sinister * Flier or teleporter for fight against Mr. Sinister * Character with Flight and Might (Magneto, Jean, Rogue or Iron Man) to get homing beacon * Character with good destructive power for breaking through walls Explore your home base for a bit, play the Trivia Game, gain some experience in the Danger Room, etc. etc. When you're ready, leave through the main door and enter Ra's Mouth. Take the left path. After turning the corner, fly over to the platform to your left and pick up a data disc on the far side of the boat. Now go back towards the entrance and head the opposite way (as though you turned right at the first intersection rather than left). After turning the corner, go through the second door on the left. You'll be on a small ledge next to a large pit. Using Jean, Magneto, Rogue or Iron Man, fly across to another ledge to your left. Push (or Levitate or TK) the column out of your way, then go through the door to pick up a homing beacon. Now head through the door opposite from the main entrance and build a bridge across to a meeting with Beast and Mr. Sinister. This is a fairly involved fight, but shouldn't be too difficult. Mr. Sinister is the main villain here; but, he's invulnerable to your attacks. To take down his defenses, you have to use one of the four Nullifiers spaced around the platform. Stand next to a Nullifier and wait for Mr. Sinister to get close and then Use the Nullifier. If Sinister is caught in the blast, he will be vulnerable for approximately 10 seconds, so lay into him. To complicate things, Mr. Sinister will constantly hit you with energy draining rays as well as a power that causes you to run in fear. Ignore Beast (as much as possible), try to dodge Sinister's beams, and keep luring him to the Nullifiers. Once Mr. Sinister is defeated, enter the Ancient Labyrinth through the door opposite the bridge. The Ancient Labyrinth is well-named. This is a fairly complicated area, so follow the directions closely. From the entrance, take the right-hand door and follow the hall around until you see a room with a flaming floor to your right. Break down the wall and use Storm, Toad or Iceman to put out the fires. (If you don’t have of these three you could fly over or teleport past the flames with one team member and the rest will follow. Or just run through and take the damage.) This opens the way to the Temple of Sekhmet, but don't go there yet. Continue down the main hall and around the corner and break down the wall to your left. You can keep breaking down walls to open up a set of three rooms that contain minor loot. Leave this set of rooms and go straight. You'll come to a pair of doors to your right that lead to bridges. When you step through a door you are instantly transported to a room that is off the map. The first door leads to a homing beacon. The second door leads to a pull lever that opens a door opposite the bridge. Go through the newly opened door. To the right is a large room with an Xtraction point. Pass the Xtraction point room and go straight through to another room and turn left onto a small ledge. Go left along the ledge to pick up a weapon cache. Go back into the previous room and break down the wall opposite the way you came in. Pick up the +50 Energy tech station. Break down the far wall and enter a very large room. At the far end you can find the Challenge - Bishop Danger Room disc. Head to your left from the disc and climb a pile of stones to a wall you can break through. Head to your left, break through the wall, turn left and break through the wall again to drop down into a pit. Go to the far end of the pit, climb the stones and head around to your right. Go through the door, take the door to your right and break through the far wall to open the way to the Temple of Anubis. Head back and continue through the hall until you reach your starting point at the Ra's Mouth exit. Go straight through the door opposite the exit, drop down into the pit, then climb the stairs to collect the sun crystal. The door behind the crystal will open and you can follow your map around to the Xtraction point. In this room, in the corner diagonally opposite the Xtraction point, behind a column, is a sketch book (Wolverine, Abyss, Mikhail). You've now cleared this area, collected all the swag and have an Xtraction point to use as your "base" for exploring the temples of Anubis and Sekhmet. Save your game and head for the Temple of Anubis. In the first room, head left and pick up the homing beacon in the next room. The floor will fall away. Drop down, fight the mini-boss, collect a sketch book (Egypt, Egypt Enemy, Bishop), then leave through the door in the pit. Climb the stairs and pick up the Survival 504 Danger Room disc in the hall at the top of the stairs. At the top of the next flight of stairs, pull the lever, then head back into the homing beacon room and leave through the door directly opposite. In the next room, take the door in the middle of the right wall, and break your way through walls to a large room in the center of the temple area. Break through the wall that is to your right as you come into the room and head into the small side room for a weapon cache and data disc. Back in the large room, break your way through the wall opposite the one you came through the first time, and work your way back toward the exit to the Ancient Labyrinth. You'll enter a large room with a sunken level that has a +10 Body tech station. Now head for the "back" of the temple--the places you haven't explored yet. In the very back of the temple is the altar room. Before entering the room, make sure there are no enemies left (there is an Anubite Warrior disguised as a statue next to each door into the altar room). When you enter the altar room, you'll get a pop-up conversation. Make sure you press ENTER to exit the conversation normally, or your game will glitch (see section B.08 for more info.) One of the statues will be marked (with a red arrow hovering over it and a red X on your map.) Destroy the statues, in the order they are marked, on both sides of the chasm to cause the altar with the sun crystal to move into the light. Head back to the Ancient Labyrinth, save your game, then head to the Temple of Sekhmet. In the first large room, with all the pillars, find a weapon cache behind the first large pillar on your left and the Challenge - Wolverine Danger Room disc behind the second large pillar on the left. In the next room, turn left to pick up your first canopic jar. Then go forward and to the right to get the second jar. Going deeper into the temple, you will come to a Y-shaped room where you can continue straight or go left or right. Go left to reach the third canopic jar and a +10 Focus tech station. The right-hand path leads to the fourth canopic jar. You'll need a flier or bridge-builder to get it. To pick up a data disc, go to the right side of the room and break through the back wall and follow the corridor to the disc. When you reach a chasm that must be bridged (or flown or teleported over), you can either cross the chasm (and then another) or take the hall to the left, both go to the same room. The hall on the other side of the chasm contains a homing beacon. You may want to clear out both halls for the XP. In the large room you arrive in, cross the wood bridge and stand in front of the square container and press Use to put your canopic jars in the container. This opens the way for you to continue, so head down the hall. At the end of the hall, pull the lever on the upper platform to "rotate the sun crystal". You're now ready to pass the Great Seal. ============================= C.29: Survival of the Fittest ============================= Objectives: * Defeat Apocalypse Areas: * Hall of the Dead (X) * Vault of Ages (X - Change Team only) Items: [] Danger Room Disc Qualifying Exam 500: Hall of the Dead, immediately to your left as you enter [] Data disc: Hall of the Dead, down the left path in the room after the Living Monolith battle [] Homing beacon: Hall of the Dead, in the room with the data disc, stand roughly in the center of the room, on the lower level, and move around until "Use loose stone" appears, then press Use to reveal the beacon [] Tech station (+10 Speed): Hall of the Dead, past the Monolith battle, in a room with a glowing statue, Use the statue to reveal the station [] Weapon cache: Hall of the Dead, in the room with the Xtraction point [] Sketch book (Holocaust, Archangel, Apocalypse): Hall of the Dead, in the room with the Xtraction point [] Homing beacon: Vault of the Ages, in a side alcove of the main arena [] Tech station (+10 Strike): Vault of the Ages, one of the generator rooms is reached by a hall that splits, take the left-hand hall to get to the tech station Recommended Team: * Nightcrawler with Master of Chaos comes in real handy during the battle against Apocalypse and the Four Horsemen Return to the Ancient Labyrinth's Xtraction point room. Use the pedestal in front of the anubite statues to place the sun crystal on it and open the door into the Hall of the Dead. As you enter the Hall, directly to your left is the Qualifying Exam 500 Danger Room disc. The next room contains a boss fight against the Living Monolith. This is a long fight, but not an especially difficult one. Monolith is powered by the sun's rays reflected to him from the four pedestals on the sides of the room. When all four pedestals are active, Monolith is invulnerable. You can de-activate a pedestal for a short period of time simply by standing on it. This will cause the pedestal to rise up. You do not have to remain standing on the pedestal as it rises, nor do you need to de-activate more than one pedestal at a time (de-activating more than one pedestal does not make Monolith any more vulnerable than de- activating just one). With one pedestal not reflecting light to Monolith, he is vulnerable to your attacks--though, only just barely. You'll be hard pressed to do a lot of damage to Monolith, so this battle is one where you just keep pounding and use health and energy packs like water. Run to one side of the room and raise a pedestal. Beat on Monolith for a bit, then raise the other pedestal on that side of the room. Keep alternating the pedestals and keep Monolith vulnerable and keep hitting him. He will, eventually, go down. Head through to the next large room and take the left-hand door. In the room at the end of the hall is the final data disc. You can also reveal a homing beacon by Using a "loose stone" in the floor. Just walk around the lower level near the center of the room until you get the notice on your screen. Return to the previous room and continue deeper into the Hall. In the next room is a glowing statue. Use it to reveal a +10 Speed tech station and open the door into the next room. That room has a sketch book (Holocaust, Archangel, Apocalypse), a weapon cache and an Xtraction point. Since you're headed back to base for a rest and refit, might as well use the Secret portal next to Forge and rescue Iron Man. In the X-in-a-circle- shaped room, there are three different devices that need to be activated in each corner other than the one through which you enter. Once all three are activated, Tony Stark appears in the center of the room. Talk to him, and, if you've recovered all his armor, you will unlock Iron Man as a playable character. When you're ready for the climactic battle, return to the Hall of the Dead and exit to the Vault of Ages. NOTE: You might want to put Nightcrawler on your team and buy the ability to redistribute his skill points. Buy up every level of Teleport Frenzy and Master of Chaos that you are able to purchase. Also put points into Teleport Mastery and Critical Strike. (Or, you can just ignore that advice and make the final battle a lot tougher. Your call.) When you first fight Apocalypse, he actually seems a bit of a pushover, and, truth be told, he is. If you know what you're doing (and, since you're reading this, you will know what you're doing), this climactic battle turns out to be pretty anti-climactic. First, you have to fight Apoc straight up. He's not that tough. Spam Nightcrawler's Teleport Frenzy on him and he'll go down fairly quickly. He jumps into his machine and powers up. OK, two can play that game. Jump into the machine yourself and you'll be imbued with the Power of the Four. You now have: * Emma Frost's Psychic Beam (Attack button) * Quicksilver's Speed Charge (Smash button) * Polaris' Magnetic Burst (Jump button) * Sabretooth's Regeneration (Use button) The two you want to use most are Emma's and Polaris' powers. Using these powers does not consume energy, but you do have a limited amount of time you can use them. You'll get a yellow gauge at the bottom of the screen showing your remaining power. You can increase this power by picking up a yellow DNA Orb--looks like a yellow Xtreme token. These orbs will start dropping like flies, so you shouldn't have any problem staying powered up. Continue to ignore Apoc and run to one of the two doors from which power conduits come into the room. Just walk through the door (in your powered-up state of course) and blow (Polaris' Magnetic Burst) through the enemies beyond. If you happen to enter the room that branches right and left, go right. Either way you will reach one of the two generators powering Apoc's machine. He'll be there ahead of you, so fight him (lots of Psychic Beam and the occasional Magnetic Burst work really well). When he's defeated, he returns to his machine to power up, so take the opportunity to destroy the generator. You can only use melee attacks (not powers) on the machine, and the best way is to use the Power Jump (Jump + Smash). If you remained imbued with the Power of the Four, you should destroy it in two or three hits. Otherwise, it's going to take a while. Once the generator is destroyed, you lose your Power, so run back to the main room and use Apoc's machine again and head for the other generator. Defeat Apoc, destroy the generator, go back to the main room. Now it's a straight-up fight again, but Apoc starts by summoning his Four Horsemen (Abyss, Mikhail, Holocaust and Archangel). If, at any point, you defeat Apoc and a Horseman is still alive, he'll use the Horseman to regenerate (the Horseman will be turned into a statue). So, here's where Kurt's Master of Chaos comes in handy. Run (or, better, teleport) to a Horseman that is far away from Apoc and unload Master of Chaos on him. Nightcrawler's Xtreme power is the exception to the rule of not using Xtremes on bosses--if no other enemy is near, every Chaos attack hits the one target. One MoC should take out each Horseman. Now it's just a matter of beating down Apoc and he's not that much harder now than he was when this whole fight started. Truthfully, if you do this right, it will take you less time to get the ending cinematics than it did to read this explanation. After the credits roll, you're back in the Vault of the Ages. In a side alcove is a homing beacon (or XP reward). In the generator room that branches, on the left path, is a +10 Strike tech station. That's it! You've defeated all the enemies. Collected all the goodies. Unlocked Deadpool and Iron Man (and, hopefully, Professor X by beating all the Danger Room courses) and it's time to start a new game. Just choose New Game and you'll get the option to start with default characters or characters as they were in a saved game. Good night, Bub. / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section D. ALLIES--------------------------------------------------- / \ / *HOW TO READ THE SKILL LISTINGS* There will be a header number (such as C.01.a.vi) followed by the skill name followed in parentheses by the skill type. There will then be a colon, followed by any skill pre-requisites (i.e. other skills that you must acquire first before unlocking this skill) and then the skill description: Header number - Skill name (skill type): Pre-requisites. Description. Underneath the skill header will be the list of ranks, their level requirements, effects and energy point (EP) cost: (level requirement): effects, cost EP If the level requirement for a skill rank is 1, then that skill is available from the beginning of the game, unless there is another skill pre-requisite. *ABOUT STATS* All characters receive four stat points each level that may be spent in any way you choose (or may be spent by the AUTO-TRAIT option). Each character also receives two stat points that are automatically assigned. Under each character's Commentary is a section on Stats that shows the character's starting stat points (at level 1) and ending stat points (at level 99) not including the player-selectable stat point allocations (i.e. only the stat points automatically assingned). Furthermore, there are maximum stats for each character. You cannot buy stat ranks for any character once that character has 250 points (or more). However, you can still boost the stat using tech stations, Danger Room awards and equipment. However, there are absolute maximums beyond which tech station bonuses will cause the stat to "reset" and start over again at 1. (Danger Room awards and equipment boosts do not cause this.) These stat maximums are listed with each character.* * Stat max values are taken from Majestros' FAQ, as listed in the Credits. ============= D.01: Bishop ============= D.01.a) Skills -------------- D.01.a.i - Bio Beam (Beam): Channels energy through his hands to blast foes with a beam of focused power. (Level 1): 11-15 energy damage, 14EP (Level 4): 21-26 energy damage, 20EP (Level 7): 32-38 energy damage, 27EP (Level 10): 43-50 energy damage, 33EP (Level 13): 54-62 energy damage, 40EP (Level 16): 65-74 energy damage, 47EP (Level 19): 76-88 energy damage, 53EP (Level 22): 86-98 energy damage, 60EP (Level 25): 97-110 energy damage, 67EP (Level 28): 108-122 energy damage, 73EP (Level 31): 119-134 energy damage, 80EP (Level 34): 130-146 energy damage, 86EP (Level 37): 141-158 energy damage, 93EP (Level 40): 151-170 energy damage, 100EP (Level 43): 162-182 energy damage, 106EP (Level 46): 173-194 energy damage, 113EP (Level 49): 184-206 energy damage, 120EP (Level 52): 195-218 energy damage, 126EP (Level 55): 206-230 energy damage, 133EP (Level 58): 217-242 energy damage, 140EP D.01.a.ii - Plasma Blaster (Projectile): Uses guns to fire projectiles that stun enemies. (Press and hold.) (Level 1): 11-15 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 12EP/s (Level 4): 20-25 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 18EP/s (Level 7): 30-36 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 24EP/s (Level 10): 40-46 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 30EP/s (Level 13): 49-57 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 36EP/s (Level 16): 59-68 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 42EP/s (Level 19): 69-78 energy dmg/sec, 1 second stun, 48EP/s (Level 22): 78-89 energy dmg/sec, 2 second stun, 54EP/s (Level 25): 88-100 energy dmg/sec, 2 second stun, 60EP/s (Level 28): 98-110 energy dmg/sec, 2 second stun, 66EP/s (Level 31): 107-121 energy dmg/sec, 2 second stun, 72EP/s (Level 34): 117-131 energy dmg/sec, 2 second stun, 78EP/s (Level 37): 127-142 energy dmg/sec, 2 second stun, 84EP/s (Level 40): 136-153 energy dmg/sec, 3 second stun, 90EP/s (Level 43): 146-163 energy dmg/sec, 3 second stun, 96EP/s (Level 46): 156-174 energy dmg/sec, 3 second stun, 102EP/s (Level 49): 165-185 energy dmg/sec, 3 second stun, 108EP/s (Level 52): 175-195 energy dmg/sec, 3 second stun, 114EP/s (Level 55): 185-206 energy dmg/sec, 3 second stun, 120EP/s (Level 58): 195-217 energy dmg/sec, 4 second stun, 126EP/s D.01.a.iii - Sapping Strike (Melee): Requires Level 7. Melee attack that reduces damage victims do by 50% for a time. Drains batteries. (Level 7): 30-36 energy damage, 2 seconds, 22EP (Level 10): 39-46 energy damage, 2 seconds, 28EP (Level 13): 49-57 energy damage, 2 seconds, 34EP (Level 16): 59-67 energy damage, 2 seconds, 40EP (Level 19): 68-78 energy damage, 2 seconds, 46EP (Level 22): 78-89 energy damage, 3 seconds, 52EP (Level 25): 88-99 energy damage, 3 seconds, 58EP (Level 28): 97-110 energy damage, 3 seconds, 64EP (Level 31): 107-121 energy damage, 3 seconds, 70EP (Level 34): 117-131 energy damage, 4 seconds, 77EP (Level 37): 127-142 energy damage, 4 seconds, 83EP (Level 40): 136-153 energy damage, 4 seconds, 89EP (Level 43): 146-163 energy damage, 4 seconds, 95EP (Level 46): 156-174 energy damage, 5 seconds, 101EP (Level 49): 165-185 energy damage, 5 seconds, 107EP (Level 52): 175-195 energy damage, 5 seconds, 113EP (Level 55): 185-206 energy damage, 5 seconds, 119EP (Level 58): 195-217 energy damage, 6 seconds, 126EP D.01.a.iv - Full Auto (Projectile): Requires Level 14, Plasma Blaster. Fires both guns in a spray of bullets causing radiation damage. (Press and hold.) (Level 14): 30-36 radiation dmg over 1 second, 36EP/s (Level 17): 35-42 radiation dmg over 1 second, 43EP/s (Level 20): 41-48 radiation dmg over 1 second, 50EP/s (Level 23): 47-55 radiation dmg over 1 second, 57EP/s (Level 26): 53-61 radiation dmg over 1 second, 64EP/s (Level 29): 59-68 radiation dmg over 1 second, 71EP/s (Level 32): 64-74 radiation dmg over 1 second, 78EP/s (Level 35): 70-80 radiation dmg over 1 second, 85EP/s (Level 38): 76-87 radiation dmg over 1 second, 92EP/s (Level 41): 82-93 radiation dmg over 1 second, 99EP/s (Level 44): 88-100 radiation dmg over 1 second, 106EP/s (Level 47): 93-106 radiation dmg over 1 second, 113EP/s (Level 50): 99-112 radiation dmg over 1 second, 120EP/s (Level 53): 105-119 radiation dmg over 1 second, 127EP/s (Level 56): 111-125 radiation dmg over 1 second, 134EP/s (Level 59): 117-132 radiation dmg over 1 second, 142EP/s D.01.a.v - Rapid Fire (Projectile): Requires Level 21, Full Auto. Fires both guns in broad sweeps with atomic radiation rounds. (Level 21): 43-50 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 52EP (Level 24): 49-56 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 59EP (Level 27): 55-63 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 66EP (Level 30): 61-69 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 73EP (Level 33): 67-76 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 80EP (Level 36): 73-82 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 87EP (Level 39): 79-89 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 94EP (Level 42): 85-95 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 101EP (Level 45): 91-102 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 108EP (Level 48): 97-108 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 115EP (Level 51): 103-115 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 122EP (Level 54): 109-121 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 129EP (Level 57): 115-128 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 136EP (Level 60): 121-135 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 144EP D.01.a.vi - Bombardment (Radial): Requires Level 28. Fires several high- powered rounds into the air. They then crash down, smashing into enemies and surrounding objects. (Level 28): 43-50 energy damage, 84EP (Level 31): 47-54 energy damage, 93EP (Level 34): 51-59 energy damage, 103EP (Level 37): 55-63 energy damage, 112EP (Level 40): 59-68 energy damage, 122EP (Level 43): 64-73 energy damage, 132EP (Level 46): 68-77 energy damage, 141EP (Level 49): 72-82 energy damage, 151EP (Level 52): 76-86 energy damage, 160EP (Level 55): 80-91 energy damage, 170EP (Level 58): 85-96 energy damage, 180EP D.01.a.vii - Bio Blast (Radial): Requires Level 28, Sapping Strike. Radial energy attack that damages enemies and has a chance of doing a 'Deadly Strike' (33% instant HP loss). (Level 28): 46-54 energy dmg, 5% chance for Deadly Strike, 92EP (Level 31): 59-59 energy dmg, 6% chance for Deadly Strike, 102EP (Level 34): 55-64 energy dmg, 7% chance for Deadly Strike, 113EP (Level 37): 60-69 energy dmg, 9% chance for Deadly Strike, 123EP (Level 40): 65-75 energy dmg, 10% chance for Deadly Strike, 134EP (Level 43): 70-80 energy dmg, 12% chance for Deadly Strike, 145EP (Level 46): 75-85 energy dmg, 13% chance for Deadly Strike, 155EP (Level 49): 80-91 energy dmg, 14% chance for Deadly Strike, 166EP (Level 52): 85-95 energy dmg, 16% chance for Deadly Strike, 176EP (Level 55): 90-101 energy dmg, 17% chance for Deadly Strike, 187EP (Level 58): 95-107 energy dmg, 19% chance for Deadly Strike, 198EP D.01.a.viii - Big Bang (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Sucks in surrounding energy releasing it in a violent explosion of power nullifying enemy powers. (Level 15): 85-96 energy damage, 2 second nullify (Level 20): 117-131 energy damage, 2 second nullify (Level 25): 149-167 energy damage, 3 second nullify (Level 30): 182-202 energy damage, 4 second nullify (Level 35): 214-238 energy damage, 4 second nullify (Level 40): 246-273 energy damage, 5 second nullify (Level 45): 279-309 energy damage, 6 second nullify D.01.a.ix - Superconductor (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Entire party spends no EP and takes no energy damage for a time. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.01.a.x - Absorption (Boost): Requires Level 7. Absorbs a percentage of energy damage as HP gain and boosts physical resistance. (Level 7): 45% energy dmg as HP gain, +21% DEF, 10% (PR), 13 secs, 88EP (Level 10): 45% energy dmg as HP gain, +29% DEF, 10% (PR), 15 secs, 111EP (Level 13): 45% energy dmg as HP gain, +37% DEF, 11% (PR), 17 secs, 134EP (Level 16): 45% energy dmg as HP gain, +45% DEF, 11% (PR), 20 secs, 157EP (Level 19): 46% energy dmg as HP gain, +53% DEF, 12% (PR), 22 secs, 180EP (Level 22): 46% energy dmg as HP gain, +62% DEF, 13% (PR), 25 secs, 203EP (Level 25): 46% energy dmg as HP gain, +70% DEF, 13% (PR), 27 secs, 226EP (Level 28): 47% energy dmg as HP gain, +78% DEF, 14% (PR), 30 secs, 249EP (Level 31): 47% energy dmg as HP gain, +86% DEF, 14% (PR), 32 secs, 272EP (Level 34): 47% energy dmg as HP gain, +95% DEF, 15% (PR), 35 secs, 295EP (Level 37): 48% energy dmg as HP gain, +103% DEF, 15% (PR), 37 secs, 318EP (Level 40): 48% energy dmg as HP gain, +111% DEF, 16% (PR), 40 secs, 341EP (Level 43): 48% energy dmg as HP gain, +119% DEF, 17% (PR), 42 secs, 364EP (Level 46): 48% energy dmg as HP gain, +128% DEF, 17% (PR), 45 secs, 387EP (Level 49): 49% energy dmg as HP gain, +136% DEF, 18% (PR), 47 secs, 410EP (Level 52): 49% energy dmg as HP gain, +144% DEF, 18% (PR), 50 secs, 433EP (Level 55): 49% energy dmg as HP gain, +152% DEF, 19% (PR), 52 secs, 456EP (Level 58): 50% energy dmg as HP gain, +160% DEF, 20% (PR), 55 secs, 480EP D.01.a.xi - Energy Fury (Boost): Requires Level 14, Absorption. Gives bonus energy damage to melee attacks for self and allies for a time. (Level 14): +5% energy dmg, +21% ATK, 13 seconds, 132EP (Level 17): +8% energy dmg, +30% ATK, 15 seconds, 157EP (Level 20): +11% energy dmg, +39% ATK, 18 seconds, 183EP (Level 23): +14% energy dmg, +49% ATK, 21 seconds, 208EP (Level 26): +17% energy dmg, +58% ATK, 24 seconds, 234EP (Level 29): +19% energy dmg, +67% ATK, 27 seconds, 260EP (Level 32): +22% energy dmg, +76% ATK, 29 seconds, 285EP (Level 35): +25% energy dmg, +86% ATK, 32 seconds, 311EP (Level 38): +28% energy dmg, +95% ATK, 35 seconds, 336EP (Level 41): +31% energy dmg, +104% ATK, 38 seconds, 362EP (Level 44): +34% energy dmg, +114% ATK, 41 seconds, 388EP (Level 47): +36% energy dmg, +123% ATK, 43 seconds, 413EP (Level 50): +39% energy dmg, +132% ATK, 46 seconds, 439EP (Level 53): +42% energy dmg, +142% ATK, 49 seconds, 464EP (Level 56): +45% energy dmg, +151% ATK, 52 seconds, 490EP (Level 59): +48% energy dmg, +160% ATK, 55 seconds, 516EP D.01.a.xii - Energy Combat (Passive): Adds energy damage to melee attacks. (Level 1): +50% as energy damage (Level 2): +65% as energy damage (Level 3): +80% as energy damage (Level 4): +95% as energy damage (Level 5): +110% as energy damage (Level 6): +125% as energy damage (Level 7): +140% as energy damage (Level 8): +155% as energy damage (Level 9): +170% as energy damage (Level 10): +185% as energy damage (Level 11): +200% as energy damage (Level 12): +215% as energy damage (Level 13): +230% as energy damage (Level 14): +245% as energy damage (Level 15): +260% as energy damage D.01.a.xiii - Gun Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 14, Mutant Master. Adds to gun damage and increases chance for criticals with gun attacks. (Level 14): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 15): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 16): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 17): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 18): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 19): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 20): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 21): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 22): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 23): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 24): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 25): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 26): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 27): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 28): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.01.a.xiv - Power Trip (Passive): Requires Level 21, Sapping Strike. Adds to DEF, movement speed and energy resistance. (Level 21): +115% DEF, +3% movement speed, 10% energy resist (Level 21): +122% DEF, +5% movement speed, 13% energy resist (Level 21): +129% DEF, +7% movement speed, 16% energy resist (Level 21): +136% DEF, +9% movement speed, 19% energy resist (Level 22): +143% DEF, +12% movement speed, 22% energy resist (Level 22): +150% DEF, +13% movement speed, 25% energy resist (Level 22): +157% DEF, +15% movement speed, 28% energy resist (Level 23): +165% DEF, +17% movement speed, 31% energy resist (Level 23): +171% DEF, +19% movement speed, 34% energy resist (Level 23): +178% DEF, +21% movement speed, 37% energy resist (Level 23): +185% DEF, +23% movement speed, 40% energy resist (Level 24): +192% DEF, +25% movement speed, 43% energy resist (Level 24): +199% DEF, +27% movement speed, 46% energy resist (Level 24): +206% DEF, +29% movement speed, 49% energy resist (Level 25): +213% DEF, +31% movement speed, 52% energy resist D.01.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.01.b) Commentary ------------------ On his own, Bishop is not that strong with average attacks. Power Trip gives him good DEF and ups his movement speed, making him one of the faster characters, if you choose to utilize it. Bishop is best used as a computer- controlled character with maxed Energy Fury to boost damage for your tank (or tanks). Given the extra damage from Energy Fury, Nightcrawler or Wolverine become quite fearsome. Superconductor can be helpful if you want to spam mutant attacks from characters with low Focus scores (like tanks). Big Bang doesn't do as much damage as other Xtremes, but the power nullification can be helpful, especially when you're facing enemies that revive fallen teammates. For offense, combine a gun skill with Gun Mastery and let him operate under AI control for maximum effectiveness. A few levels of Mutant Master will keep him firing almost continuously. Buy: * Plasma Blaster: few levels until you can get... * Full Auto: keep maxed until you can buy... * Rapid Fire: preferred offensive skill, keep maxed * Superconductor: keep maxed if you have an energy-hungry tank on your team * Energy Fury: keep maxed if you heavily use characters that rely on melee damage * Gun Mastery: keep maxed to improve gun skills * Power Trip: a few levels to improve defense * Mutant Master: keep near max for energy regen Don't Buy: * Bio Beam or Sapping Strike: not useful * Absorption: might help save on some health packs, but they're plentiful * Energy Combat: Bishop is not a melee character Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 41 Body, 118 Focus, 41 Strike, 65 Speed Max: 284 Body, 322 Focus, 274 Strike, 298 Speed Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed =============== D.02: Colossus =============== D.02.a) Skills ------------- D.02.a.i - Iron Fist (Melee): Increased melee attack with knockback. (Level 1): +250% physical damage, 40 knockback, 8EP (Level 4): +280% physical damage, 53 knockback, 11EP (Level 7): +310% physical damage, 67 knockback, 15EP (Level 10): +341% physical damage, 81 knockback, 18EP (Level 13): +370% physical damage, 95 knockback, 22EP (Level 16): +400% physical damage, 109 knockback, 25EP (Level 19): +430% physical damage, 123 knockback, 29EP (Level 22): +460% physical damage, 137 knockback, 33EP (Level 25): +491% physical damage, 151 knockback, 36EP (Level 28): +520% physical damage, 165 knockback, 40EP (Level 31): +550% physical damage, 179 knockback, 43EP (Level 34): +580% physical damage, 193 knockback, 47EP (Level 37): +610% physical damage, 207 knockback, 50EP (Level 40): +641% physical damage, 221 knockback, 54EP (Level 43): +670% physical damage, 235 knockback, 58EP (Level 46): +700% physical damage, 249 knockback, 61EP (Level 49): +731% physical damage, 263 knockback, 65EP (Level 52): +760% physical damage, 277 knockback, 68EP (Level 55): +790% physical damage, 291 knockback, 72EP (Level 58): +820% physical damage, 305 knockback, 76EP D.02.a.ii - Uppercut (Melee): Requires Level 7, Iron Fist. An increased melee attack that pops enemies into the air. (Level 7): +310% physical damage, 14EP (Level 10): +341% physical damage, 17EP (Level 13): +370% physical damage, 21EP (Level 16): +400% physical damage, 24EP (Level 19): +430% physical damage, 28EP (Level 22): +460% physical damage, 32EP (Level 25): +491% physical damage, 35EP (Level 28): +520% physical damage, 39EP (Level 31): +550% physical damage, 43EP (Level 34): +580% physical damage, 46EP (Level 37): +610% physical damage, 50EP (Level 40): +640% physical damage, 54EP (Level 43): +670% physical damage, 57EP (Level 46): +700% physical damage, 61EP (Level 49): +731% physical damage, 65EP (Level 52): +760% physical damage, 68EP (Level 55): +790% physical damage, 72EP (Level 58): +820% physical damage, 76EP D.02.a.iii - Thunder Clap (Radial): Requires Level 14. A thunderous clap that sends out a 140 degree blast of damage. (Level 14): +230% physical dmg, 120 radius, 24EP (Level 17): +250% physical dmg, 121 radius, 28EP (Level 20): +270% physical dmg, 123 radius, 32EP (Level 23): +289% physical dmg, 124 radius, 36EP (Level 26): +309% physical dmg, 126 radius, 40EP (Level 29): +329% physical dmg, 128 radius, 44EP (Level 32): +349% physical dmg, 129 radius, 48EP (Level 35): +368% physical dmg, 131 radius, 52EP (Level 38): +388% physical dmg, 132 radius, 57EP (Level 41): +408% physical dmg, 134 radius, 61EP (Level 44): +427% physical dmg, 136 radius, 65EP (Level 47): +447% physical dmg, 137 radius, 69EP (Level 50): +466% physical dmg, 139 radius, 73EP (Level 53): +486% physical dmg, 140 radius, 77EP (Level 56): +506% physical dmg, 142 radius, 81EP (Level 59): +525% physical dmg, 144 radius, 86EP D.02.a.iv - Massive Strike (Melee): Requires Level 21, Uppercut. An increased melee attack with a chance for a 33% instant HP loss on target. (Level 21): +541% physical dmg, 16% chance, 28EP (Level 24): +566% physical dmg, 17% chance, 32EP (Level 27): +592% physical dmg, 18% chance, 36EP (Level 30): +618% physical dmg, 19% chance, 40EP (Level 33): +644% physical dmg, 20% chance, 44EP (Level 36): +669% physical dmg, 21% chance, 48EP (Level 39): +695% physical dmg, 22% chance, 52EP (Level 42): +721% physical dmg, 23% chance, 56EP (Level 45): +747% physical dmg, 24% chance, 60EP (Level 48): +772% physical dmg, 25% chance, 64EP (Level 51): +798% physical dmg, 26% chance, 68EP (Level 54): +824% physical dmg, 27% chance, 72EP (Level 57): +850% physical dmg, 29% chance, 76EP (Level 60): +875% physical dmg, 30% chance, 80EP D.02.a.v - Bounding Smash (Radial): Requires Level 28, Thunder Clap. A colossal leap and landing that sends out a radial shock wave of damage. (Level 28): +275% physical dmg, 245 knockback, 51EP (Level 31): +288% physical dmg, 282 knockback, 56EP (Level 34): +300% physical dmg, 320 knockback, 62EP (Level 37): +313% physical dmg, 357 knockback, 68EP (Level 40): +325% physical dmg, 395 knockback, 74EP (Level 43): +338% physical dmg, 432 knockback, 80EP (Level 46): +350% physical dmg, 470 knockback, 85EP (Level 49): +363% physical dmg, 507 knockback, 91EP (Level 52): +375% physical dmg, 545 knockback, 97EP (Level 55): +388% physical dmg, 582 knockback, 103EP (Level 58): +400% physical dmg, 620 knockback, 109EP D.02.a.vi - Siberian Express (Charge): Requires Level 28, Massive Strike. Charge against enemies, and objects, knocking them back. (Press and hold.) (Level 28): +575% physical dmg, 245 knockback, 48EP/s (Level 31): +610% physical dmg, 282 knockback, 53EP/s (Level 34): +645% physical dmg, 320 knockback, 58EP/s (Level 37): +681% physical dmg, 357 knockback, 63EP/s (Level 40): +715% physical dmg, 395 knockback, 68EP/s (Level 43): +750% physical dmg, 432 knockback, 74EP/s (Level 46): +786% physical dmg, 470 knockback, 79EP/s (Level 49): +820% physical dmg, 507 knockback, 84EP/s (Level 52): +856% physical dmg, 545 knockback, 89EP/s (Level 55): +890% physical dmg, 582 knockback, 94EP/s (Level 58): +925% physical dmg, 620 knockback, 100EP/s D.02.a.vii - Demolition (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. An Xtreme concussion attack. (Level 15): +550% physical damage (Level 20): +700% physical damage (Level 25): +850% physical damage (Level 30): +1000% physical damage (Level 35): +1150% physical damage (Level 40): +1300% physical damage (Level 45): +1450% physical damage D.02.a.viii - Unbreakable (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Makes Colossus invincible and doubles his damage for a time. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.02.a.ix - Steel Skin (Boost): Generates steel armor around his body which absorbs an amount of damage instead of colossus taking it. (Level 1): 15 physical damage absorbed, 32EP (Level 4): 17 physical damage absorbed, 46EP (Level 7): 20 physical damage absorbed, 60EP (Level 10): 23 physical damage absorbed, 74EP (Level 13): 26 physical damage absorbed, 89EP (Level 16): 29 physical damage absorbed, 103EP (Level 19): 32 physical damage absorbed, 117EP (Level 22): 35 physical damage absorbed, 132EP (Level 25): 38 physical damage absorbed, 146EP (Level 28): 41 physical damage absorbed, 160EP (Level 31): 44 physical damage absorbed, 175EP (Level 34): 47 physical damage absorbed, 189EP (Level 37): 50 physical damage absorbed, 203EP (Level 40): 53 physical damage absorbed, 218EP (Level 43): 56 physical damage absorbed, 232EP (Level 46): 59 physical damage absorbed, 246EP (Level 49): 62 physical damage absorbed, 261EP (Level 52): 65 physical damage absorbed, 275EP (Level 55): 68 physical damage absorbed, 289EP (Level 58): 71 physical damage absorbed, 304EP D.02.a.x - Roar (Boost): Requires Level 14, Steel Skin. A battle cry giving all party members a bonus to all character traits. (Level 14): 13 seconds, +2 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 84EP (Level 17): 15 seconds, +2 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 98EP (Level 20): 18 seconds, +3 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 113EP (Level 23): 21 seconds, +4 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 128EP (Level 26): 24 seconds, +5 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 143EP (Level 29): 27 seconds, +6 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 158EP (Level 32): 29 seconds, +7 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 173EP (Level 35): 32 seconds, +8 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 188EP (Level 38): 35 seconds, +9 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 203EP (Level 41): 38 seconds, +10 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 218EP (Level 44): 41 seconds, +11 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 233EP (Level 47): 43 seconds, +12 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 248EP (Level 50): 46 seconds, +13 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 263EP (Level 53): 49 seconds, +14 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 278EP (Level 56): 52 seconds, +15 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 293EP (Level 59): 55 seconds, +16 Strength (Strike), Speed, Body, Focus, 308EP D.02.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.02.a.xii - Brawler (Passive): Gives a natural ATK increase. (Level 1): +21% ATK (Level 1): +31% ATK (Level 1): +40% ATK (Level 1): +50% ATK (Level 1): +61% ATK (Level 1): +71% ATK (Level 1): +80% ATK (Level 1): +90% ATK (Level 1): +100% ATK (Level 1): +110% ATK (Level 1): +121% ATK (Level 1): +130% ATK (Level 1): +140% ATK (Level 1): +150% ATK (Level 1): +160% ATK D.02.a.xiii - Galvanize (Passive): Requires Brawler. Gives a natural DEF increase. (Level 1): +15% DEF (Level 1): +24% DEF (Level 1): +31% DEF (Level 1): +39% DEF (Level 1): +48% DEF (Level 1): +55% DEF (Level 1): +63% DEF (Level 1): +72% DEF (Level 1): +79% DEF (Level 1): +88% DEF (Level 1): +95% DEF (Level 1): +103% DEF (Level 1): +111% DEF (Level 1): +120% DEF (Level 1): +127% DEF D.02.a.xiv - Metallurgy (Passive): Requires Galvanize. Increases natural resistance to elemental, energy and mental damage. (Level 1): +5% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +8% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +11% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +14% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +17% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +20% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +23% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +26% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +29% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +32% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +35% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +38% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +41% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +44% energy, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +47% energy, elemental & mental resistance D.02.a.xv - Might (Ability): Increases lifting strength and destruction level of melee attacks. (Level 1): Lift heavy objects, damage reinforced walls and objects (Level 5): Lift massive objects, damage reinforced walls and objects D.02.a.xvi - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.02.b) Commentary ------------------ Oh how the mighty have fallen! Colossus in XML1 was indispensable with his Concussion Slam. In XML2, Colossus is next to useless. Not only is his damage output less than other tanks (such as Wolverine and, heaven forbid, even Toad); but also, all his attacks are physical damage. When encountering physical resistant mobs, he has no Plan B. Plus, he's still slow as molasses. If you're really a fan of Big Red, play to his strengths. Beef up his Strike stat to increase the damage of his attacks. Ignore his radial attacks and take Toad and his Secretion skill to boost Peter's speed and damage output. Buy: * Uppercut: useful pop up secondary effect * Massive Strike: chance for instant 1/3 HP loss on target * Bounding Smash: good knockback effect * Siberian Express: one of the better press-and-hold skills in the game, great for taking out large mobs * Unbreakable: more for the damage increase than the invincibility * Brawler/Galvanize: a few levels for the extra ATK and DEF * Might: always useful and you only need to spend one point (Colossus starts with one level Might) * Mutant Master: a few levels are needed to keep Peter going Don't Buy: * Thunder Clap: just not as good (nor as fun) as in XML1, buy one level for Bounding Smash * Demoliton: there are better Xtremes * Roar: even when maxed, the stat increase isn't that impressive * Block: not a useful skill for any character * Metallurgy: better to wear +resistance equipment * Steel Skin: doesn't really have enough energy to afford it Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 8 Focus, 24 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 69 Body, 8 Focus, 147 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 304, Focus 250, Strike 310, Speed 274 Build: 1/2 Strike 1/4 Focus 1/8 each Body and Speed ============== D.03: Cyclops ============== D.03.a) Skills -------------- D.03.a.i - Optic Beam (Beam): A beam of energy filtered through Cyclops' visor. (Level 1): 11-15 energy damage, 12EP (Level 4): 20-25 energy damage, +6% attack speed, 18EP (Level 7): 30-36 energy damage, +11% attack speed, 24EP (Level 10): 40-46 energy damage, +16% attack speed, 30EP (Level 13): 49-57 energy damage, +22% attack speed, 36EP (Level 16): 59-68 energy damage, +27% attack speed, 42EP (Level 19): 69-78 energy damage, +32% attack speed, 48EP (Level 22): 78-89 energy damage, +37% attack speed, 54EP (Level 25): 88-100 energy damage, +43% attack speed, 60EP (Level 28): 98-110 energy damage, +48% attack speed, 66EP (Level 31): 107-121 energy damage, +53% attack speed, 72EP (Level 34): 117-131 energy damage, +58% attack speed, 78EP (Level 37): 127-142 energy damage, +64% attack speed, 84EP (Level 40): 136-153 energy damage, +69% attack speed, 90EP (Level 43): 146-163 energy damage, +74% attack speed, 96EP (Level 46): 156-174 energy damage, +79% attack speed, 102EP (Level 49): 165-185 energy damage, +85% attack speed, 108EP (Level 52): 175-195 energy damage, +90% attack speed, 114EP (Level 55): 185-206 energy damage, +95% attack speed, 120EP (Level 58): 195-217 energy damage, +100% attack speed, 126EP D.03.a.ii - Optic Slam (Beam): A wide beam that can knock enemies back. (Level 1): 6-9 energy damage, 40 knockback, 14EP (Level 4): 11-15 energy damage, 70 knockback, 20EP (Level 7): 17-21 energy damage, 101 knockback, 27EP (Level 10): 23-28 energy damage, 131 knockback, 33EP (Level 13): 29-34 energy damage, 162 knockback, 40EP (Level 16): 35-41 energy damage, 192 knockback, 47EP (Level 19): 41-47 energy damage, 223 knockback, 53EP (Level 22): 46-54 energy damage, 253 knockback, 60EP (Level 25): 52-60 energy damage, 284 knockback, 67EP (Level 28): 58-67 energy damage, 314 knockback, 73EP (Level 31): 64-73 energy damage, 345 knockback, 80EP (Level 34): 70-80 energy damage, 375 knockback, 86EP (Level 37): 76-86 energy damage, 406 knockback, 93EP (Level 40): 81-93 energy damage, 436 knockback, 100EP (Level 43): 87-99 energy damage, 467 knockback, 106EP (Level 46): 93-106 energy damage, 497 knockback, 113EP (Level 49): 99-112 energy damage, 528 knockback, 120EP (Level 52): 105-119 energy damage, 558 knockback, 126EP (Level 55): 111-125 energy damage, 589 knockback, 133EP (Level 58): 117-132 energy damage, 620 knockback, 140EP D.03.a.iii - Optic Flash (Debuff): Requires Level 7, Optic Slam. Produces a low powered discharge of energy stunning and damaging enemies. (Level 7): 6-9 energy damage, 1 sec stun, 12 foot range, 28EP (Level 10): 8-12 energy damage, 1 sec stun, 12 foot range, 36EP (Level 13): 11-15 energy damage, 1 sec stun, 12 foot range, 44EP (Level 16): 14-18 energy damage, 1 sec stun, 12 foot range, 52EP (Level 19): 17-22 energy damage, 1 sec stun, 12 foot range, 60EP (Level 22): 20-25 energy damage, 1 sec stun, 12 foot range, 68EP (Level 25): 23-28 energy damage, 2 sec stun, 12 foot range, 76EP (Level 28): 26-32 energy damage, 2 sec stun, 12 foot range, 84EP (Level 31): 29-35 energy damage, 2 sec stun, 12 foot range, 92EP (Level 34): 32-38 energy damage, 2 sec stun, 12 foot range, 100EP (Level 37): 35-41 energy damage, 2 sec stun, 12 foot range, 108EP (Level 40): 38-45 energy damage, 3 sec stun, 12 foot range, 116EP (Level 43): 41-48 energy damage, 3 sec stun, 12 foot range, 124EP (Level 46): 44-51 energy damage, 3 sec stun, 12 foot range, 132EP (Level 49): 47-55 energy damage, 3 sec stun, 12 foot range, 140EP (Level 52): 50-58 energy damage, 3 sec stun, 12 foot range, 148EP (Level 55): 53-61 energy damage, 4 sec stun, 12 foot range, 156EP (Level 58): 56-65 energy damage, 4 sec stun, 12 foot range, 164EP D.03.a.iv - Auto Artillery (Trap): Requires Level 14, Optic Flash. Sets a small trap that sends out a wave of electricity when activated by enemies. (Level 14): 21-26 electricity dmg/sec, 12 secs, 40 trap HP, 44EP (Level 17): 24-30 electricity dmg/sec, 12 secs, 42 trap HP, 52EP (Level 20): 28-34 electricity dmg/sec, 13 secs, 45 trap HP, 60EP (Level 23): 32-38 electricity dmg/sec, 14 secs, 48 trap HP, 68EP (Level 26): 36-42 electricity dmg/sec, 15 secs, 51 trap HP, 77EP (Level 29): 40-47 electricity dmg/sec, 16 secs, 54 trap HP, 85EP (Level 32): 44-51 electricity dmg/sec, 17 secs, 56 trap HP, 93EP (Level 35): 48-55 electricity dmg/sec, 18 secs, 59 trap HP, 101EP (Level 38): 51-59 electricity dmg/sec, 19 secs, 62 trap HP, 110EP (Level 41): 55-63 electricity dmg/sec, 20 secs, 65 trap HP, 118EP (Level 44): 59-68 electricity dmg/sec, 21 secs, 68 trap HP, 126EP (Level 47): 63-72 electricity dmg/sec, 22 secs, 70 trap HP, 134EP (Level 50): 67-76 electricity dmg/sec, 23 secs, 73 trap HP, 143EP (Level 53): 71-80 electricity dmg/sec, 24 secs, 76 trap HP, 151EP (Level 56): 75-84 electricity dmg/sec, 25 secs, 79 trap HP, 159EP (Level 59): 79-89 electricity dmg/sec, 26 secs, 82 trap HP, 168EP D.03.a.v - Fusion Beam (Beam): Requires Level 21, Optic Beam. A beam laces with atomic energy causing extra radiation damage. (Level 21): 101-114 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 46EP (Level 24): 114-128 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 52EP (Level 27): 127-142 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 59EP (Level 30): 140-157 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 65EP (Level 33): 153-171 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 72EP (Level 36): 166-186 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 79EP (Level 39): 179-200 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 85EP (Level 42): 193-215 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 92EP (Level 45): 206-229 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 98EP (Level 48): 219-244 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 105EP (Level 51): 232-258 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 112EP (Level 54): 245-273 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 118EP (Level 57): 258-287 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 125EP (Level 60): 272-302 radiation dmg over 3 seconds, 132EP D.03.a.vi - Focused Beam (Beam): Requires Level 28, Fusion Beam. An intensely focused beam that can pierce through enemies. (Level 28): 69-79 energy damage, 78EP (Level 31): 76-86 energy damage, 86EP (Level 34): 83-94 energy damage, 95EP (Level 37): 90-102 energy damage, 104EP (Level 40): 97-110 energy damage, 113EP (Level 43): 104-118 energy damage, 122EP (Level 46): 111-125 energy damage, 130EP (Level 49): 118-133 energy damage, 139EP (Level 52): 125-141 energy damage, 148EP (Level 55): 132-149 energy damage, 157EP (Level 58): 140-157 energy damage, 166EP D.03.a.vii - Polarized Beam (Beam): Requires Level 28, Auto Artillery. A beam that splits into 3 at point of contact with enemies. (Level 28): 66-75 main energy dmg, 53-61 split energy dmg, 72EP (Level 31): 72-82 main energy dmg, 58-66 split energy dmg, 80EP (Level 34): 78-89 main energy dmg, 63-72 split energy dmg, 88EP (Level 37): 85-96 main energy dmg, 68-78 split energy dmg, 96EP (Level 40): 91-103 main energy dmg, 73-83 split energy dmg, 104EP (Level 43): 98-110 main energy dmg, 79-89 split energy dmg, 112EP (Level 46): 104-117 main energy dmg, 84-95 split energy dmg, 120EP (Level 49): 110-124 main energy dmg, 89-100 split energy dmg, 128EP (Level 52): 117-131 main energy dmg, 94-106 split energy dmg, 136EP (Level 55): 123-138 main energy dmg, 99-112 split energy dmg, 144EP (Level 58): 130-146 main energy dmg, 105-118 split energy dmg, 152EP D.03.a.viii - Optic Rage (Beam, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. An Xtreme arc spray attack. (Level 15): 101-114 energy damage (Level 20): 135-151 energy damage (Level 25): 170-189 energy damage (Level 30): 204-226 energy damage (Level 35): 239-264 energy damage (Level 40): 273-301 energy damage (Level 45): 308-339 energy damage D.03.a.ix - Flawless Tactics (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Increase experience earned by 200% for entire party for a time. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.03.a.x - Tactics (Boost): Requires Level 7. Uses combat knowledge to organize and prepare his allies increasing defense. (Level 7): +21% DEF, 13 seconds, 88EP (Level 10): +25% DEF, 15 seconds, 112EP (Level 13): +29% DEF, 17 seconds, 136EP (Level 16): +33% DEF, 20 seconds, 161EP (Level 19): +37% DEF, 22 seconds, 185EP (Level 22): +41% DEF, 25 seconds, 210EP (Level 25): +45% DEF, 27 seconds, 234EP (Level 28): +49% DEF, 30 seconds, 259EP (Level 31): +53% DEF, 32 seconds, 283EP (Level 34): +58% DEF, 35 seconds, 308EP (Level 37): +62% DEF, 37 seconds, 332EP (Level 40): +66% DEF, 40 seconds, 357EP (Level 43): +70% DEF, 42 seconds, 381EP (Level 46): +74% DEF, 45 seconds, 406EP (Level 49): +78% DEF, 47 seconds, 430EP (Level 52): +82% DEF, 50 seconds, 455EP (Level 55): +86% DEF, 52 seconds, 479EP (Level 58): +90% DEF, 55 seconds, 504EP D.03.a.xi - Command (Boost): Requires Lever 14, Tactics. Uses his natural leadership abilities to boost the effectiveness of entire team. (Level 14): +1 all learned skills, 13 seconds, 132EP (Level 17): +1 all learned skills, 15 seconds, 157EP (Level 20): +1 all learned skills, 18 seconds, 183EP (Level 23): +1 all learned skills, 21 seconds, 208EP (Level 26): +1 all learned skills, 24 seconds, 234EP (Level 29): +1 all learned skills, 27 seconds, 260EP (Level 32): +1 all learned skills, 29 seconds, 285EP (Level 35): +1 all learned skills, 32 seconds, 311EP (Level 38): +2 all learned skills, 35 seconds, 336EP (Level 41): +2 all learned skills, 38 seconds, 362EP (Level 44): +2 all learned skills, 41 seconds, 388EP (Level 47): +2 all learned skills, 43 seconds, 413EP (Level 50): +2 all learned skills, 46 seconds, 439EP (Level 53): +2 all learned skills, 49 seconds, 464EP (Level 56): +2 all learned skills, 52 seconds, 490EP (Level 59): +3 all learned skills, 55 seconds, 516EP D.03.a.xii - Defense Grid (Passive): Requires Level 14, Leadership. Adds a chance to dodge projectile attacks. (Level 14): 8% chance to dodge (Level 15): 11% chance to dodge (Level 16): 14% chance to dodge (Level 17): 17% chance to dodge (Level 18): 20% chance to dodge (Level 19): 23% chance to dodge (Level 20): 26% chance to dodge (Level 21): 29% chance to dodge (Level 22): 32% chance to dodge (Level 23): 35% chance to dodge (Level 24): 38% chance to dodge (Level 25): 41% chance to dodge (Level 26): 44% chance to dodge (Level 27): 47% chance to dodge (Level 28): 50% chance to dodge D.03.a.xiii - Visor Upgrade (Passive): Requires Level 21, Mutant Master. Increase damage of all visor beam attacks and adds to the chance for critical hits with them. (Level 21): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 22): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 23): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 24): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 25): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 26): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 27): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 28): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 29): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 30): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 31): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 32): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 33): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 34): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 35): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.03.a.xiv - Leadership (Passive) (Level 1): +2% critical strike, +9% combo XP (Level 2): +2% critical strike, +14% combo XP (Level 3): +3% critical strike, +21% combo XP (Level 4): +3% critical strike, +26% combo XP (Level 5): +4% critical strike, +33% combo XP (Level 6): +4% critical strike, +38% combo XP (Level 7): +5% critical strike, +45% combo XP (Level 8): +5% critical strike, +50% combo XP (Level 9): +6% critical strike, +56% combo XP (Level 10): +6% critical strike, +63% combo XP (Level 11): +7% critical strike, +68% combo XP (Level 12): +7% critical strike, +75% combo XP (Level 13): +8% critical strike, +80% combo XP (Level 14): +8% critical strike, +87% combo XP (Level 15): +9% critical strike, +92% combo XP D.03.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.03.b) Commentary ------------------ In XML1, Cyclops was kind of a wuss. Not much has changed in the sequel. Damage output is limited, his visor is hard to aim and he doesn't add a lot to the team. There's no welding this time around and Leadership is only useful if you want to power level a little bit (and power leveling is overrated). Command is a good boost, so that combined with Leadership might be reason enough to have him around. Or not. Buy: * Optic Beam: bread-and-butter offense * Auto Artillery: one of his most useful skills * Fusion Beam: for energy-resistant enemies * Polarized Beam: for large mobs * Command: good boost for team * Visor Upgrade: to keep offensive damage up * Leadership: along with Command, only reason to have him around * Mutant Mastery: because you want to spam his powers 24/7 Don't Buy: * Optic Slam: low damage, lots of knockback, but damage is more important * Optic Flash: not that great as a stunning attack * Focused Beam: sure it pierces enemies, but that only helps if they line up, which they don't, so it's just a low-damage version of Optic Beam * Optic Rage: OK Xtreme, but not great * Flawless Tactics: only if you want to power level * Tactics: get better DEF bonuses from equipment * Defense Grid: not a big help Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 41 Body, 118 Focus, 41 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 316, Strike 274, Speed 304 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed =============== D.04: Deadpool =============== You unlock Deadpool when you beat the game's main story the first time. D.04.a) Skills -------------- D.04.a.i - Rupturing Jab (Melee): Quick sword attack. (Level 1): +241% physical dmg, 3-5 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 10EP (Level 4): +287% physical dmg, 5-7 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 14EP (Level 7): +333% physical dmg, 8-10 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 18EP (Level 10): +379% physical dmg, 10-13 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 23EP (Level 13): +426% physical dmg, 13-16 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 27EP (Level 16): +472% physical dmg, 16-19 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 32EP (Level 19): +518% physical dmg, 18-22 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 36EP (Level 22): +565% physical dmg, 21-25 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 40EP (Level 25): +611% physical dmg, 24-28 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 45EP (Level 28): +657% physical dmg, 26-31 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 49EP (Level 31): +704% physical dmg, 29-34 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 54EP (Level 34): +750% physical dmg, 31-37 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 58EP (Level 37): +796% physical dmg, 34-40 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 63EP (Level 40): +843% physical dmg, 37-43 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 67EP (Level 43): +889% physical dmg, 39-46 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 71EP (Level 46): +935% physical dmg, 42-49 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 76EP (Level 49): +982% physical dmg, 45-52 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 80EP (Level 52): +1028% physical dmg, 47-55 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 85EP (Level 55): +1074% physical dmg, 50-58 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 89EP (Level 58): +1120% physical dmg, 53-61 bleed dmg over 4 secs, 94EP D.04.a.ii - Teleport (Special): Teleport to hard to reach locations or escape from combat. Increases to allow carrying allies. (Level 1): 20 foot teleport range, 8EP (Level 4): 22 foot teleport range, 10EP (Level 7): 24 foot teleport range, 12EP (Level 10): 26 foot teleport range, carry allies, 14EP (Level 13): 28 foot teleport range, carry allies, 16EP (Level 16): 30 foot teleport range, carry allies, 19EP (Level 19): 32 foot teleport range, carry allies, 21EP (Level 22): 34 foot teleport range, carry allies, 23EP (Level 25): 36 foot teleport range, carry allies, 25EP (Level 28): 38 foot teleport range, carry allies, 27EP (Level 31): 41 foot teleport range, carry allies, 30EP (Level 34): 43 foot teleport range, carry allies, 32EP (Level 37): 45 foot teleport range, carry allies, 34EP (Level 40): 47 foot teleport range, carry allies, 36EP (Level 43): 49 foot teleport range, carry allies, 38EP (Level 46): 51 foot teleport range, carry allies, 41EP (Level 49): 53 foot teleport range, carry allies, 43EP (Level 52): 55 foot teleport range, carry allies, 45EP (Level 55): 57 foot teleport range, carry allies, 47EP (Level 58): 60 foot teleport range, carry allies, 50EP D.04.a.iii - Dual Shot (Projectile): Requires Level 7. Pull out two pistols and shoot. (Press and hold.) (Level 7): 30-36 dmg per bullet, 1% trip chance, 18EP/s (Level 10): 36-42 dmg per bullet, 1% trip chance, 23EP/s (Level 13): 42-49 dmg per bullet, 1% trip chance, 28EP/s (Level 16): 48-56 dmg per bullet, 1% trip chance, 33EP/s (Level 19): 54-62 dmg per bullet, 2% trip chance, 38EP/s (Level 22): 60-69 dmg per bullet, 2% trip chance, 43EP/s (Level 25): 66-76 dmg per bullet, 2% trip chance, 48EP/s (Level 28): 72-82 dmg per bullet, 3% trip chance, 53EP/2 (Level 31): 78-89 dmg per bullet, 3% trip chance, 58EP/s (Level 34): 85-96 dmg per bullet, 3% trip chance, 63EP/s (Level 37): 91-103 dmg per bullet, 4% trip chance, 68EP/s (Level 40): 97-109 dmg per bullet, 4% trip chance, 73EP/s (Level 43): 103-116 dmg per bullet, 4% trip chance, 78EP/s (Level 46): 109-123 dmg per bullet, 4% trip chance, 83EP/s (Level 49): 115-129 dmg per bullet, 5% trip chance, 88EP/s (Level 52): 121-136 dmg per bullet, 5% trip chance, 93EP/s (Level 55): 127-143 dmg per bullet, 5% trip chance, 98EP/s (Level 58): 134-150 dmg per bullet, 6% trip chance, 104EP/s D.04.a.iv - Butterfly Kick (Melee): Requires Level 7. Pulls out swords and does back kick followed by thrusts from each sword. (Level 7): +350% physical damage, 18EP (Level 10): +386% physical damage, 22EP (Level 13): +421% physical damage, 26EP (Level 16): +456% physical damage, 31EP (Level 19): +492% physical damage, 35EP (Level 22): +527% physical damage, 40EP (Level 25): +562% physical damage, 44EP (Level 28): +598% physical damage, 49EP (Level 31): +633% physical damage, 53EP (Level 34): +668% physical damage, 58EP (Level 37): +703% physical damage, 62EP (Level 40): +739% physical damage, 67EP (Level 43): +774% physical damage, 71EP (Level 46): +809% physical damage, 76EP (Level 49): +845% physical damage, 80EP (Level 52): +880% physical damage, 85EP (Level 55): +915% physical damage, 89EP (Level 58): +950% physical damage, 94EP D.04.a.v - Blade Cyclone (Charge): Requires Level 21. Radial sword spin attack. (Level 21): +350% physical damage/second, 44EP/s (Level 24): +381% physical damage/second, 50EP/s (Level 27): +412% physical damage/second, 56EP/s (Level 30): +443% physical damage/second, 63EP/s (Level 33): +474% physical damage/second, 69EP/s (Level 36): +504% physical damage/second, 76EP/s (Level 39): +535% physical damage/second, 82EP/s (Level 42): +566% physical damage/second, 89EP/s (Level 45): +597% physical damage/second, 95EP/s (Level 48): +627% physical damage/second, 102EP/s (Level 51): +658% physical damage/second, 108EP/s (Level 54): +689% physical damage/second, 115EP/s (Level 57): +720% physical damage/second, 121EP/s (Level 60): +750% physical damage/second, 128EP/s D.04.a.vi - Nitrogen Blast (Blast, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Throws explosive nitroglycerin grenades that cause freezing and slowing of enemies. (Level 15): 85-96 cold dmg, 4.0s freeze, 70% slow for 5.0s (Level 20): 117-131 cold dmg, 4.7s freeze, 62% slow for 6.2s (Level 25): 149-167 cold dmg, 5.3s freeze, 55% slow for 7.3s (Level 30): 182-202 cold dmg, 6.0s freeze, 47% slow for 8.5s (Level 35): 214-238 cold dmg, 6.7s freeze, 40% slow for 9.7s (Level 40): 246-273 cold dmg, 7.3s freeze, 32% slow for 10.8s (Level 45): 279-309 cold dmg, 8.0s freeze, 25% slow for 12.0s D.04.a.vii - Wisecrack (Debuff): Requires Level 14. Taunts others to get them to fight. (Level 14): -10% ATK/DEF, 7 seconds, 100EP (Level 17): -14% ATK/DEF, 7 seconds, 118EP (Level 20): -18% ATK/DEF, 8 seconds, 137EP (Level 23): -23% ATK/DEF, 9 seconds, 156EP (Level 26): -27% ATK/DEF, 10 seconds, 175EP (Level 29): -31% ATK/DEF, 11 seconds, 194EP (Level 32): -36% ATK/DEF, 12 seconds, 213EP (Level 35): -40% ATK/DEF, 13 seconds, 232EP (Level 38): -44% ATK/DEF, 14 seconds, 251EP (Level 41): -49% ATK/DEF, 15 seconds, 270EP (Level 44): -53% ATK/DEF, 16 seconds, 289EP (Level 47): -57% ATK/DEF, 17 seconds, 308EP (Level 50): -62% ATK/DEF, 18 seconds, 327EP (Level 53): -66% ATK/DEF, 19 seconds, 346EP (Level 56): -70% ATK/DEF, 20 seconds, 365EP (Level 59): -75% ATK/DEF, 21 seconds, 384EP D.04.a.viii - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.04.a.ix - Regeneration (Passive): Adds HP regeneration over time. (Level 1): 1.0% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 1.4% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 1.7% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 2.1% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 2.4% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 2.8% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 3.1% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 3.5% of max HP per 5 seconds (Level 1): 3.9% of max HP per 5 seconds (Level 1): 4.2% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 4.6% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 4.9% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 5.3% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 5.6% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 6.0% of max HP per 6 seconds D.04.a.x - Stealth (Passive): Requires Level 14. Boosts damage and chance for criticals with all melee attacks. (Level 14): +18% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 15): +26% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 16): +34% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 18): +42% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 19): +50% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 20): +58% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 22): +66% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 23): +75% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 24): +82% damage, +9% critical chance (Level 26): +90% damage, +10% critical chance (Level 27): +98% damage, +11% critical chance (Level 28): +106% damage, +12% critical chance (Level 30): +114% damage, +13% critical chance (Level 31): +123% damage, +14% critical chance (Level 33): +130% damage, +15% critical chance D.04.a.xi - Weapons Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 21. Boosts damage and chance for criticals with all sword and gun attacks. (Level 21): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 22): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 23): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 25): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 26): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 27): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 29): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 30): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 31): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 33): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 34): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 35): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 37): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 38): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 40): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.04.a.xii - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.04.b) Commentary ------------------ Deadpool is really quite scary. Rupturing jab has very high bonuses to melee damage, plus a little extra bleed damage. He's got regneration equal to Wolverine (and Sabretooth) and teleportation similar to Nightcrawler (though you have to buy a lot more levels to get the same distance, and you can't use it for attacking). You'll want lots of Strike points for Deadpool to exploit damage from your melee skills. Weapons Mastery is also a must have, and you'll want plenty of Mutant Master levels to make up for lack of Focus. Regeneration is nice, and saves a little on health packs. Don't bother with Dual Shot unless you're going to let the computer control him, it aims better than you do. Nitrogen Blast, Wisecrack and Block aren't that exciting. A few levels of Stealth can boost your melee, but you should be relying on powers rather than fisticuffs. Buy: * Rupturing Jab: keep maxed * Weapons Mastery: keep maxed * Teleport: either 6 or 11 ranks (30 ft or 41 ft range) * Mutant Master: at least 7 ranks * Regeneration: maybe 7 ranks, not more * Dual Shot: if you're letting the computer control Deadpool Don't Buy: * Wisecrack: eh... * Block: useless. * Nitrogen Blast: if you want to freeze your enemies, get Iceman * Blade Cyclone: hard to aim, expensive * Butterfly Kick: don't need it with Rupturing Jab Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 65 Body, 45 Focus, 114 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 298, Focus 274, Strike 312, Speed 274 Build: 1/2 Strike 1/4 Speed 1/8 each Body and Focus ============= D.05: Gambit ============= D.05.a) Skills -------------- D.05.a.i - Card Shuffle (Projectile): Multiple card projectile attack. (Level 1): 6-9 energy damage, 1 card, 14EP (Level 4): 11-15 energy damage, 1 card, 20EP (Level 7): 17-21 energy damage, 1 card, 27EP (Level 10): 23-28 energy damage, 1 card, 33EP (Level 13): 29-34 energy damage, 2 cards, 40EP (Level 16): 35-41 energy damage, 2 cards, 47EP (Level 19): 41-47 energy damage, 2 cards, 53EP (Level 22): 46-54 energy damage, 3 cards, 60EP (Level 25): 52-60 energy damage, 3 cards, 67EP (Level 28): 58-67 energy damage, 3 cards, 73EP (Level 31): 64-73 energy damage, 4 cards, 80EP (Level 34): 70-80 energy damage, 4 cards, 86EP (Level 37): 76-86 energy damage, 4 cards, 93EP (Level 40): 81-93 energy damage, 5 cards, 100EP (Level 43): 87-99 energy damage, 5 cards, 106EP (Level 46): 93-106 energy damage, 5 cards, 113EP (Level 49): 99-112 energy damage, 6 cards, 120EP (Level 52): 105-119 energy damage, 6 cards, 126EP (Level 55): 111-125 energy damage, 6 cards, 133EP (Level 58): 117-132 energy damage, 7 cards, 140EP D.05.a.ii - Staff Assault (Melee): Requires Level 7. Multiple staff melee attacks in quick succession. (Level 7): 17-22 energy damage per attack, 24EP (Level 10): 22-28 energy damage per attack, 30EP (Level 13): 28-34 energy damage per attack, 37EP (Level 16): 34-41 energy damage per attack, 44EP (Level 19): 40-47 energy damage per attack, 51EP (Level 22): 46-54 energy damage per attack, 58EP (Level 25): 52-60 energy damage per attack, 64EP (Level 28): 58-67 energy damage per attack, 71EP (Level 31): 64-73 energy damage per attack, 78EP (Level 34): 69-80 energy damage per attack, 85EP (Level 37): 75-86 energy damage per attack, 92EP (Level 40): 81-93 energy damage per attack, 99EP (Level 43): 87-99 energy damage per attack, 105EP (Level 46): 93-106 energy damage per attack, 112EP (Level 49): 99-112 energy damage per attack, 119EP (Level 52): 105-119 energy damage per attack, 126EP (Level 55): 111-125 energy damage per attack, 133EP (Level 58): 117-132 energy damage per attack, 140EP D.05.a.iii - Ace of Spades (Trap): Requires Level 14, Card Shuffle. Gambit throws down cards in front of him that will blow up when enemies approach them, causing radiation damage. (Level 14): 43-50 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 1 card, 36EP (Level 17): 51-59 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 1 card, 43EP (Level 20): 59-68 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 1 card, 50EP (Level 23): 68-77 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 1 card, 57EP (Level 26): 76-87 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 2 cards, 64EP (Level 29): 85-96 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 2 cards, 71EP (Level 32): 93-105 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 2 cards, 78EP (Level 35): 101-114 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 2 cards, 85EP (Level 38): 110-124 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 3 cards, 92EP (Level 41): 118-133 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 3 cards, 99EP (Level 44): 127-142 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 3 cards, 106EP (Level 47): 135-151 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 3 cards, 113EP (Level 50): 143-161 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 4 cards, 120EP (Level 53): 152-170 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 4 cards, 127EP (Level 56): 160-179 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 4 cards, 134EP (Level 59): 169-189 radiation dmg over 4 seconds, 5 cards, 142EP D.05.a.iv - Staff Slam (Radial): Requires Level 21, Staff Assault. Radial energy attack. (Level 21): 30-36 energy damage, 10 feet, 60EP (Level 24): 34-40 energy damage, 10 feet, 68EP (Level 27): 38-44 energy damage, 10 feet, 76EP (Level 30): 42-49 energy damage, 10 feet, 85EP (Level 33): 46-53 energy damage, 10 feet, 93EP (Level 36): 50-57 energy damage, 10 feet, 102EP (Level 39): 54-62 energy damage, 10 feet, 110EP (Level 42): 58-66 energy damage, 11 feet, 119EP (Level 45): 62-71 energy damage, 11 feet, 127EP (Level 48): 66-75 energy damage, 11 feet, 136EP (Level 51): 70-79 energy damage, 11 feet, 144EP (Level 54): 74-84 energy damage, 11 feet, 153EP (Level 57): 78-88 energy damage, 11 feet, 161EP (Level 60): 82-93 energy damage, 12 feet, 170EP D.05.a.v - Full House (Trap): Requires Level 28, Ace of Spades. Gambit throws down cards in front of him that will blow up when enemies approach them, causing popup damage. (Level 28): 66-75 energy damage, 2 cards, 72EP (Level 31): 72-82 energy damage, 2 cards, 80EP (Level 34): 78-89 energy damage, 2 cards, 88EP (Level 37): 85-96 energy damage, 3 cards, 96EP (Level 40): 91-103 energy damage, 3 cards, 104EP (Level 43): 98-110 energy damage, 4 cards, 112EP (Level 46): 104-117 energy damage, 4 cards, 120EP (Level 49): 110-124 energy damage, 4 cards, 128EP (Level 52): 117-131 energy damage, 5 cards, 136EP (Level 55): 123-138 energy damage, 5 cards, 144EP (Level 58): 130-146 energy damage, 6 cards, 152EP D.05.a.vi - Detonation (Special): Requires Level 28, Staff Slam. Charge object/enemy. If enemy, will cause massive knockback on explosion. (Level 28): 108-121 energy damage, 190 knockback, 66EP (Level 31): 118-132 energy damage, 214 knockback, 73EP (Level 34): 129-144 energy damage, 238 knockback, 80EP (Level 37): 139-156 energy damage, 262 knockback, 88EP (Level 40): 150-167 energy damage, 286 knockback, 95EP (Level 43): 161-179 energy damage, 310 knockback, 103EP (Level 46): 171-191 energy damage, 334 knockback, 110EP (Level 49): 182-202 energy damage, 358 knockback, 117EP (Level 52): 192-214 energy damage, 382 knockback, 125EP (Level 55): 203-226 energy damage, 406 knockback, 132EP (Level 58): 214-238 energy damage, 430 knockback, 140EP D.05.a.vii - 52 Pickup (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Throws cards into the air which rain down energy damage. (Level 15): 88-100 energy damage (Level 20): 120-135 energy damage (Level 25): 152-171 energy damage (Level 30): 185-206 energy damage (Level 35): 217-242 energy damage (Level 40): 249-277 energy damage (Level 45): 282-313 energy damage D.05.a.viii - Prince of Thieves (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Increases health pack and energy pack drops by 200%. Increases techbit drops by 400%. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.05.a.ix - Energy Form (Boost): Turns parts of Gambit's body into energy, improving defense and movement speed. (Level 1): +11% ATK, +30% DEF, +25% movement, 13 seconds, 48EP (Level 4): +16% ATK, +35% DEF, +30% movement, 15 seconds, 72EP (Level 7): +21% ATK, +39% DEF, +34% movement, 17 seconds, 96EP (Level 10): +26% ATK, +43% DEF, +39% movement, 19 seconds, 120EP (Level 13): +31% ATK, +47% DEF, +43% movement, 21 seconds, 144EP (Level 16): +36% ATK, +51% DEF, +48% movement, 24 seconds, 168EP (Level 19): +41% ATK, +55% DEF, +52% movement, 26 seconds, 192EP (Level 22): +47% ATK, +60% DEF, +56% movement, 28 seconds, 216EP (Level 25): +52% ATK, +64% DEF, +61% movement, 30 seconds, 240EP (Level 28): +57% ATK, +68% DEF, +65% movement, 32 seconds, 264EP (Level 31): +62% ATK, +72% DEF, +70% movement, 35 seconds, 288EP (Level 34): +67% ATK, +76% DEF, +74% movement, 37 seconds, 312EP (Level 37): +72% ATK, +80% DEF, +79% movement, 39 seconds, 336EP (Level 40): +78% ATK, +85% DEF, +83% movement, 41 seconds, 360EP (Level 43): +83% ATK, +89% DEF, +87% movement, 43 seconds, 384EP (Level 46): +88% ATK, +93% DEF, +92% movement, 46 seconds, 408EP (Level 49): +93% ATK, +97% DEF, +96% movement, 48 seconds, 432EP (Level 52): +98% ATK, +101% DEF, +101% movement, 50 seconds, 456EP (Level 55): +103% ATK, +105% DEF, +105% movement, 52 seconds, 480EP (Level 58): +108% ATK, +109% DEF, +109% movement, 55 seconds, 504EP D.05.a.x - Energy Fury (Boost): Requires Level 14, Energy Form. Gives nearby allies and self energy damage on all melee attacks. (Level 14): +5% energy dmg, +21% ATK, 13 seconds, 132EP (Level 17): +8% energy dmg, +30% ATK, 15 seconds, 157EP (Level 20): +11% energy dmg, +39% ATK, 18 seconds, 183EP (Level 23): +14% energy dmg, +49% ATK, 21 seconds, 208EP (Level 26): +17% energy dmg, +58% ATK, 24 seconds, 234EP (Level 29): +19% energy dmg, +67% ATK, 27 seconds, 260EP (Level 32): +22% energy dmg, +76% ATK, 29 seconds, 285EP (Level 35): +25% energy dmg, +86% ATK, 32 seconds, 311EP (Level 38): +28% energy dmg, +95% ATK, 35 seconds, 336EP (Level 41): +31% energy dmg, +104% ATK, 38 seconds, 362EP (Level 44): +34% energy dmg, +114% ATK, 41 seconds, 388EP (Level 47): +36% energy dmg, +123% ATK, 43 seconds, 413EP (Level 50): +39% energy dmg, +132% ATK, 46 seconds, 439EP (Level 53): +42% energy dmg, +142% ATK, 49 seconds, 464EP (Level 56): +45% energy dmg, +151% ATK, 52 seconds, 490EP (Level 59): +48% energy dmg, +160% ATK, 55 seconds, 516EP D.05.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.05.a.xii - Energy Combat (Passive): Adds additional energy damage to melee attacks. (Level 1): +50% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 2): +65% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 3): +80% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 4): +95% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 5): +110% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 6): +125% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 7): +140% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 8): +155% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 9): +171% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 10): +185% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 11): +200% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 12): +215% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 13): +230% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 14): +245% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks (Level 15): +260% energy dmg to all non-power melee attacks D.05.a.xiii - Evade (Passive): Requires Level 14, Energy Combat. Increases chance to evade melee attacks. (Level 14): 8% chance to dodge (Level 15): 11% chance to dodge (Level 16): 14% chance to dodge (Level 17): 17% chance to dodge (Level 18): 20% chance to dodge (Level 19): 23% chance to dodge (Level 20): 26% chance to dodge (Level 21): 29% chance to dodge (Level 22): 32% chance to dodge (Level 23): 35% chance to dodge (Level 24): 38% chance to dodge (Level 25): 41% chance to dodge (Level 26): 44% chance to dodge (Level 27): 47% chance to dodge (Level 28): 50% chance to dodge D.05.a.xiv - Card Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 21, Mutant Master. Adds damage to all projectile card attacks. (Level 21): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 22): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 23): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 24): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 25): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 26): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 27): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 28): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 29): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 30): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 31): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 32): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 33): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 34): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 35): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.05.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.05.b) Commentary ------------------ You can build Gambit in two ways. First, you can concentrate on building his Strike score and spend your points on Energy Fury, Energy Combat and Evade and make him an "energy tank". He's pretty good this way, especially against the physical resistant enemies that give regular tanks a lot of trouble. You can also throw in some Staff Assault, which is good for hitting power combos. Second, you can use him as a ranged/support character, with skill points spent on Card Shuffle, the traps, Card Mastery, using Energy Fury to buff the tanks and Prince of Thieves to improve treasure drops. As a ranged character, he's not quite as good as some of the others, but it's the buffs you want in this build. ENERGY TANK Buy: * Staff Assault: some ranks here and there to use breaking up mobs * Energy Form: keep maxed * Energy Fury: keep maxed * Energy Combat: keep maxed * Evade: keep maxed * Mutant Mastery: some points as you can spare them Don't Buy: * Pretty much everything else, you're not going to use any Card attacks, nor the Xtremes RANGED/SUPPORT Buy: * Card Shuffle: keep maxed * Ace of Spades: just a rank or two until you get Full House * Full House: keep maxed * 52 Pickup: keep maxed * Prince of Thieves: keep maxed * Card Mastery: keep maxed * Energy Fury: ranks as you can afford them to buff your tanks Don't Buy: * Staff Assault, Staff Slam, Energy Form, Energy Combat and Evade: you should be avoiding melee combat * Mutant Master: maybe a few ranks, but you're going for high Focus score, so you don't need this as much Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 16 Focus, 20 Strike, 20 Speed At level 99: 45 Body, 114 Focus, 45 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 310, Strike 280, Speed 304 Build (Energy Tank): 1/2 Strike 1/4 each Body and Speed Ignore Focus (you're getting bonus points in it every level anyway) until you get at least 150 in Strike, then put 1/4 of your points into each stat Build (Ranged/Support): 1/2 Focus 1/4 Speed 1/8 each Body and Strike ============= D.06: Iceman ============= D.06.a) Skills -------------- D.06.a.i - Slow Beam (Beam): Sends out a beam, slowing enemies. Can build bridges. (Level 1): 11-15 cold dmg, 70% slow, 4 second slow, 12EP (Level 4): 20-25 cold dmg, 67% slow, 4 second slow, 18EP (Level 7): 30-36 cold dmg, 65% slow, 4 second slow, 24EP (Level 10): 40-46 cold dmg, 62% slow, 5 second slow, 30EP (Level 13): 49-57 cold dmg, 60% slow, 5 second slow, 36EP (Level 16): 59-68 cold dmg, 58% slow, 6 second slow, 42EP (Level 19): 69-78 cold dmg, 55% slow, 6 second slow, 48EP (Level 22): 78-89 cold dmg, 53% slow, 6 second slow, 54EP (Level 25): 88-100 cold dmg, 51% slow, 7 second slow, 60EP (Level 28): 98-110 cold dmg, 48% slow, 7 second slow, 66EP (Level 31): 107-121 cold dmg, 46% slow, 8 second slow, 72EP (Level 34): 117-131 cold dmg, 44% slow, 8 second slow, 78EP (Level 37): 127-142 cold dmg, 41% slow, 9 second slow, 84EP (Level 40): 136-153 cold dmg, 39% slow, 9 second slow, 90EP (Level 43): 146-163 cold dmg, 36% slow, 9 second slow, 96EP (Level 46): 156-174 cold dmg, 34% slow, 10 second slow, 102EP (Level 49): 165-185 cold dmg, 32% slow, 10 second slow, 108EP (Level 52): 175-195 cold dmg, 29% slow, 11 second slow, 114EP (Level 55): 185-206 cold dmg, 27% slow, 11 second slow, 120EP (Level 58): 195-217 cold dmg, 25% slow, 12 second slow, 126EP D.06.a.ii - Ice Shards (Projectile): Throws shards of ice at enemies, inflicting cold damage. (Level 1): 6-9 cold dmg, 1 shard, 14EP (Level 4): 11-15 cold dmg, 1 shard, 20EP (Level 7): 17-21 cold dmg, 1 shard, 27EP (Level 10): 23-28 cold dmg, 1 shard, 33EP (Level 13): 29-34 cold dmg, 1 shard, 40EP (Level 16): 35-41 cold dmg, 3 shards, 47EP (Level 19): 41-47 cold dmg, 3 shards, 53EP (Level 22): 46-54 cold dmg, 3 shards, 60EP (Level 25): 52-60 cold dmg, 3 shards, 67EP (Level 28): 58-67 cold dmg, 3 shards, 73EP (Level 31): 64-73 cold dmg, 3 shards, 80EP (Level 34): 70-80 cold dmg, 3 shards, 86EP (Level 37): 76-86 cold dmg, 5 shards, 93EP (Level 40): 81-93 cold dmg, 5 shards, 100EP (Level 43): 87-99 cold dmg, 5 shards, 106EP (Level 46): 93-106 cold dmg, 5 shards, 113EP (Level 49): 99-112 cold dmg, 5 shards, 120EP (Level 52): 105-119 cold dmg, 5 shards, 126EP (Level 55): 111-125 cold dmg, 5 shards, 133EP (Level 58): 117-132 cold dmg, 7 shards, 140EP D.06.a.iii - Freeze Beam (Beam): Requires Level 7, Slow Beam. Sends out a beam, freezing enemies for a time. Can build bridges. (level 7): 30-36 cold dmg, 2.0 seconds, 22EP (level 10): 39-46 cold dmg, 2.2 seconds, 28EP (level 13): 49-57 cold dmg, 2.5 seconds, 34EP (level 16): 59-67 cold dmg, 2.7 seconds, 40EP (level 19): 68-78 cold dmg, 2.9 seconds, 46EP (level 22): 78-89 cold dmg, 3.2 seconds, 52EP (level 25): 88-99 cold dmg, 3.4 seconds, 58EP (level 28): 97-110 cold dmg, 3.6 seconds, 64EP (level 31): 107-121 cold dmg, 3.9 seconds, 70EP (level 34): 117-131 cold dmg, 4.1 seconds, 77EP (level 37): 127-142 cold dmg, 4.4 seconds, 83EP (level 40): 136-153 cold dmg, 4.6 seconds, 89EP (level 43): 146-163 cold dmg, 4.8 seconds, 95EP (level 46): 156-174 cold dmg, 5.1 seconds, 101EP (level 49): 165-185 cold dmg, 5.3 seconds, 107EP (level 52): 175-195 cold dmg, 5.5 seconds, 113EP (level 55): 185-206 cold dmg, 5.8 seconds, 119EP (level 58): 195-217 cold dmg, 6.0 seconds, 126EP D.06.a.iv - Ice Slide (Charge): Requires Level 14. Slides on an ice sled, damaging and slowing hit enemies. (Press and hold. You can also use this power by pressing and holding Jump while in mid-air.) (Level 14): 53-61 cold dmg, 40 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 34EP/s (Level 17): 62-71 cold dmg, 53 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 40EP/s (Level 20): 72-82 cold dmg, 67 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 46EP/s (Level 23): 82-92 cold dmg, 81 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 53EP/s (Level 26): 91-103 cold dmg, 94 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 59EP/s (Level 29): 101-114 cold dmg, 108 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 66EP/s (Level 32): 111-124 cold dmg, 122 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 72EP/s (Level 35): 120-135 cold dmg, 135 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 78EP/s (Level 38): 130-145 cold dmg, 149 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 85EP/s (Level 41): 140-156 cold dmg, 163 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 91EP/s (Level 44): 149-167 cold dmg, 176 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 98EP/s (Level 47): 159-177 cold dmg, 190 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 104EP/s (Level 50): 169-188 cold dmg, 204 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 110EP/s (Level 53): 178-198 cold dmg, 217 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 117EP/s (Level 56): 188-209 cold dmg, 231 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 123EP/s (Level 59): 198-220 cold dmg, 245 knockback, 50% slow for 4s, 130EP/s D.06.a.v - Arctic Burst (Radial): Requires Level 21, Freeze Beam. Radial blast of cold which damages and slows enemies. (level 21): 30-36 cold dmg, 75% slow, 4.0 seconds, 60EP (level 24): 34-40 cold dmg, 71% slow, 4.5 seconds, 68EP (level 27): 38-44 cold dmg, 67% slow, 5.1 seconds, 76EP (level 30): 42-49 cold dmg, 63% slow, 5.6 seconds, 85EP (level 33): 46-53 cold dmg, 59% slow, 6.2 seconds, 93EP (level 36): 50-57 cold dmg, 55% slow, 6.7 seconds, 102EP (level 39): 54-62 cold dmg, 52% slow, 7.2 seconds, 110EP (level 42): 58-66 cold dmg, 48% slow, 7.8 seconds, 119EP (level 45): 62-71 cold dmg, 44% slow, 8.3 seconds, 127EP (level 48): 66-75 cold dmg, 40% slow, 8.8 seconds, 136EP (level 51): 70-79 cold dmg, 36% slow, 9.4 seconds, 144EP (level 54): 74-84 cold dmg, 32% slow, 9.9 seconds, 153EP (level 57): 78-88 cold dmg, 28% slow, 10.5 seconds, 161EP (level 60): 82-93 cold dmg, 25% slow, 11.0 seconds, 170EP D.06.a.vi - Cold Crush (Projectile): Requires Level 28, Ice Slide. Ice projectile. Freezes target, slows in radius. Can build bridges. (level 28): 69-79 cold dmg, 53-61 explosion cold dmg, 70% slow for 3.0 seconds, 78EP (level 31): 76-86 cold dmg, 59-68 explosion cold dmg, 65% slow for 3.0 seconds, 86EP (level 34): 83-94 cold dmg, 65-75 explosion cold dmg, 61% slow for 3.0 seconds, 95EP (level 37): 90-102 cold dmg, 72-82 explosion cold dmg, 56% slow for 3.0 seconds, 104EP (level 40): 97-110 cold dmg, 78-89 explosion cold dmg, 52% slow for 3.0 seconds, 113EP (level 43): 104-118 cold dmg, 85-96 explosion cold dmg, 47% slow for 3.0 seconds, 122EP (level 46): 111-125 cold dmg, 91-103 explosion cold dmg, 43% slow for 3.0 seconds, 130EP (level 49): 118-133 cold dmg, 97-110 explosion cold dmg, 38% slow for 3.0 seconds, 139EP (level 52): 125-141 cold dmg, 104-117 explosion cold dmg, 34% slow for 3.0 seconds, 148EP (level 55): 132-149 cold dmg, 110-124 explosion cold dmg, 29% slow for 3.0 seconds, 157EP (level 58): 140-157 cold dmg, 117-132 explosion cold dmg, 25% slow for 3.0 seconds, 166EP D.06.a.vii - Ice Pillar (Blast): Requires Level 28, Arctic Burst. Blast ice pillars from the ground, damaging enemies and popping them up. (Level 28): 66-75 cold dmg, 2 pillars, 72EP (Level 31): 72-82 cold dmg, 2 pillars, 80EP (Level 34): 78-89 cold dmg, 2 pillars, 88EP (Level 37): 85-96 cold dmg, 3 pillars, 96EP (Level 40): 91-103 cold dmg, 3 pillars, 104EP (Level 43): 98-110 cold dmg, 4 pillars, 112EP (Level 46): 104-117 cold dmg, 4 pillars, 120EP (Level 49): 110-124 cold dmg, 4 pillars, 128EP (Level 52): 117-131 cold dmg, 5 pillars, 136EP (Level 55): 123-138 cold dmg, 5 pillars, 144EP (Level 58): 130-146 cold dmg, 6 pillars, 152EP D.06.a.viii - Cold Snap (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Xtreme cold attack damaging everything in sight. Nearby enemies are frozen, more distant enemies are slowed. (Level 15): 85-96 cold dmg, 4.0s freeze, 70% slow for 5.0s (Level 20): 117-131 cold dmg, 4.7s freeze, 62% slow for 6.2s (Level 25): 149-167 cold dmg, 5.3s freeze, 55% slow for 7.3s (Level 30): 182-202 cold dmg, 6.0s freeze, 47% slow for 8.5s (Level 35): 214-238 cold dmg, 6.7s freeze, 40% slow for 9.7s (Level 40): 246-273 cold dmg, 7.3s freeze, 32% slow for 10.8s (Level 45): 279-309 cold dmg, 8.0s freeze, 25% slow for 12.0s D.06.a.ix - Ice Sidekick (Special, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Spawn a minion to fight alongside party for a time. (Level 20): 15 seconds, 50% of Iceman's max HP, 50% dmg (Level 25): 22 seconds, 62% of Iceman's max HP, 68% dmg (Level 30): 30 seconds, 75% of Iceman's max HP, 87% dmg (Level 35): 37 seconds, 87% of Iceman's max HP, 106% dmg (Level 40): 45 seconds, 100% of Iceman's max HP, 125% dmg D.06.a.x - Ice Armor (Boost): Requires Level 7. Armor takes damage instead of Iceman. Also damages and slows melee attackers. (Level 7): 35 dmg absorbed, 1-2 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 88EP (Level 10): 38 dmg absorbed, 1-3 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 112EP (Level 13): 41 dmg absorbed, 2-4 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 136EP (Level 16): 44 dmg absorbed, 3-5 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 161EP (Level 19): 48 dmg absorbed, 4-6 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 185EP (Level 22): 51 dmg absorbed, 4-7 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 210EP (Level 25): 54 dmg absorbed, 5-8 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 234EP (Level 28): 58 dmg absorbed, 6-9 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 259EP (Level 31): 61 dmg absorbed, 7-10 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 283EP (Level 34): 64 dmg absorbed, 7-11 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 308EP (Level 37): 67 dmg absorbed, 8-12 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 332EP (Level 40): 71 dmg absorbed, 9-13 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 357EP (Level 43): 74 dmg absorbed, 10-14 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 381EP (Level 46): 77 dmg absorbed, 10-15 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 406EP (Level 49): 81 dmg absorbed, 11-16 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 430EP (Level 52): 84 dmg absorbed, 12-17 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 455EP (Level 55): 87 dmg absorbed, 13-18 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 479EP (Level 58): 91 dmg absorbed, 14-19 cold dmg inflicted on attackers, 50% slow for 3.0 seconds, 504EP D.06.a.xi - Ice Gloves (Boost): Requires Level 14, Ice Armor. Gives self and allies ice gloves for a time adding cold damage to melee attacks and increasing ATK. (Level 14): +5% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 13.0 seconds, 132EP (Level 17): +7% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 15.8 seconds, 157EP (Level 20): +10% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 18.6 seconds, 183EP (Level 23): +13% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 21.4 seconds, 208EP (Level 26): +16% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 24.2 seconds, 234EP (Level 29): +19% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 27.0 seconds, 260EP (Level 32): +21% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 29.8 seconds, 285EP (Level 35): +24% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 32.6 seconds, 311EP (Level 38): +27% cold dmg, +1 ATK, 35.4 seconds, 336EP (Level 41): +30% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 38.2 seconds, 362EP (Level 44): +33% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 41.0 seconds, 388EP (Level 47): +35% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 43.8 seconds, 413EP (Level 50): +38% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 46.6 seconds, 439EP (Level 53): +41% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 49.4 seconds, 464EP (Level 56): +44% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 52.2 seconds, 490EP (Level 59): +47% cold dmg, +2 ATK, 55.0 seconds, 516EP D.06.a.xii - Ice Combat (Passive): Adds additional cold damage to melee attacks. (Level 1): +50% melee damage as cold damage (Level 2): +65% melee damage as cold damage (Level 3): +80% melee damage as cold damage (Level 4): +95% melee damage as cold damage (Level 5): +110% melee damage as cold damage (Level 6): +125% melee damage as cold damage (Level 7): +140% melee damage as cold damage (Level 8): +155% melee damage as cold damage (Level 9): +170% melee damage as cold damage (Level 10): +185% melee damage as cold damage (Level 11): +200% melee damage as cold damage (Level 12): +215% melee damage as cold damage (Level 13): +230% melee damage as cold damage (Level 14): +245% melee damage as cold damage (Level 15): +260% melee damage as cold damage D.06.a.xiii - Cold Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 14, Mutant Master. Adds additional damage to all cold damage and adds resistance to cold damage. (Level 14): +5% cold dmg, +1% critical chance, +25% cold resistance (Level 15): +9% cold dmg, +2% critical chance, +30% cold resistance (Level 16): +12% cold dmg, +2% critical chance, +35% cold resistance (Level 17): +15% cold dmg, +3% critical chance, +41% cold resistance (Level 18): +18% cold dmg, +3% critical chance, +46% cold resistance (Level 19): +22% cold dmg, +4% critical chance, +51% cold resistance (Level 20): +25% cold dmg, +4% critical chance, +57% cold resistance (Level 21): +28% cold dmg, +5% critical chance, +62% cold resistance (Level 22): +31% cold dmg, +6% critical chance, +67% cold resistance (Level 23): +34% cold dmg, +6% critical chance, +73% cold resistance (Level 24): +38% cold dmg, +7% critical chance, +78% cold resistance (Level 25): +41% cold dmg, +7% critical chance, +84% cold resistance (Level 26): +44% cold dmg, +8% critical chance, +89% cold resistance (Level 27): +47% cold dmg, +8% critical chance, +94% cold resistance (Level 28): +50% cold dmg, +9% critical chance, +100% cold resistance D.06.a.xiv - Piercing Cold (Passive): Requires Level 21, Ice Combat. Increases the chance of a piercing hit while using beams and Ice Shards attacks. (Level 21): 20% chance to pierce (Level 22): 24% chance to pierce (Level 23): 28% chance to pierce (Level 24): 32% chance to pierce (Level 25): 36% chance to pierce (Level 26): 40% chance to pierce (Level 27): 44% chance to pierce (Level 28): 48% chance to pierce (Level 29): 52% chance to pierce (Level 30): 56% chance to pierce (Level 31): 60% chance to pierce (Level 32): 64% chance to pierce (Level 33): 68% chance to pierce (Level 34): 72% chance to pierce (Level 35): 76% chance to pierce D.06.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.06.b) Commentary ------------------ Iceman's big contribution is slowing or freezing enemies. This is especially helpful against mini bosses and bosses. In addition, he can be quite damaging on his own, and adds useful support to the team with the ability to build bridges, put out fires, and buff your tanks. Still, he's not indispensible, even in the early game. And his powers consume too much energy for you to invest heavily in Strike, so his Ice Gloves work much better for other characters than for himself. Buy: * Slow Beam: until you get Freeze Beam * Freeze Beam: keep maxed * Ice Pillar: strong blast power that's also very destructive * Ice Gloves: to buff tanks * Cold Mastery: keep maxed * Mutant Master: a few ranks to boost energy regen Don't Buy: * Ice Shards: not very powerful * Ice Slide: more of a toy than anything * Arctic Burst: weak radial * Cold Snap/Ice Sidekick: weak Xtremes * Ice Combat: maybe a few ranks early, but Bobby shouldn't be in melee Stats: ------ At level 1: 20 Body, 12 Focus, 20 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 45 Body, 110 Focus, 45 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 334, Strike 274, Speed 298 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed ============== D.07: Iron Man ============== To unlock Iron Man, you have to find four homing beacons in each Act. After finding four homing beacons (there are six total in each Act, so you don't need to find every one available), a Secret Blink Portal will open at your home base. In Acts 1 through 4, entering the Portal takes you to a piece of Iron Man's armor. In Act 5, the portal takes you to Iron Man himself. D.07.a) Skills -------------- D.07.a.i - Unibeam (Beam): Basic beam attack, causes energy damage. (Level 1): 11-15 energy damage, 12EP (Level 4): 20-25 energy damage, 18EP (Level 7): 30-36 energy damage, 24EP (Level 10): 40-46 energy damage, 30EP (Level 13): 49-57 energy damage, 36EP (Level 16): 59-68 energy damage, 42EP (Level 19): 69-78 energy damage, 48EP (Level 22): 78-89 energy damage, 54EP (Level 25): 88-100 energy damage, 60EP (Level 28): 98-110 energy damage, 66EP (Level 31): 107-121 energy damage, 72EP (Level 34): 117-131 energy damage, 78EP (Level 37): 127-142 energy damage, 84EP (Level 40): 136-153 energy damage, 90EP (Level 43): 146-163 energy damage, 96EP (Level 46): 156-174 energy damage, 102EP (Level 49): 165-185 energy damage, 108EP (Level 52): 175-195 energy damage, 114EP (Level 55): 185-206 energy damage, 120EP (Level 58): 195-217 energy damage, 126EP D.07.a.ii - Plasma Charges (Projectile): Shoot multiple charges of energy from hands. Damage shown is per charge. (Level 1): 1 charge, 6-9 energy damage, 14EP (Level 4): 1 charge, 11-15 energy damage, 20EP (Level 7): 1 charge, 17-21 energy damage, 27EP (Level 10): 1 charge, 23-28 energy damage, 33EP (Level 13): 2 charges, 29-34 energy damage, 40EP (Level 16): 2 charges, 35-41 energy damage, 47EP (Level 19): 2 charges, 41-47 energy damage, 53EP (Level 22): 3 charges, 46-54 energy damage, 60EP (Level 25): 3 charges, 52-60 energy damage, 67EP (Level 28): 3 charges, 58-67 energy damage, 73EP (Level 31): 4 charges, 64-73 energy damage, 80EP (Level 34): 4 charges, 70-80 energy damage, 86EP (Level 37): 4 charges, 76-86 energy damage, 93EP (Level 40): 5 charges, 81-93 energy damage, 100EP (Level 43): 5 charges, 87-99 energy damage, 106EP (Level 46): 5 charges, 93-106 energy damage, 113EP (Level 49): 6 charges, 99-112 energy damage, 120EP (Level 52): 6 charges, 105-119 energy damage, 126EP (Level 55): 6 charges, 111-125 energy damage, 133EP (Level 58): 7 charges, 117-132 energy damage, 140EP D.07.a.iii - Disruptor Shock (Blast): Burst of radiation that damages and stuns enemies (Level 7): 17-22 radiation damage, 1.0 second stun, 28EP (Level 10): 22-27 radiation damage, 1.2 second stun, 36EP (Level 13): 27-33 radiation damage, 1.4 second stun, 44EP (Level 16): 32-38 radiation damage, 1.6 second stun, 52EP (Level 19): 37-44 radiation damage, 1.8 second stun, 60EP (Level 22): 42-50 radiation damage, 1.9 second stun, 68EP (Level 25): 48-55 radiation damage, 2.1 second stun, 76EP (Level 28): 43-61 radiation damage, 2.3 second stun, 84EP (Level 31): 58-67 radiation damage, 2.5 second stun, 92EP (Level 34): 63-72 radiation damage, 2.7 second stun, 100EP (Level 37): 68-78 radiation damage, 2.9 second stun, 108EP (Level 40): 73-84 radiation damage, 3.1 second stun, 116EP (Level 43): 79-89 radiation damage, 3.3 second stun, 124EP (Level 46): 84-95 radiation damage, 3.4 second stun, 132EP (Level 49): 89-101 radiation damage, 3.6 second stun, 140EP (Level 52): 94-106 radiation damage, 3.8 second stun, 148EP (Level 55): 99-112 radiation damage, 4.0 second stun, 156EP (Level 58): 105-118 radiation damage, 4.2 second stun, 164EP D.07.a.iv - Auto Turret (Trap): Requires Plasma Charges. Places an Auto Turret that fires on nearby enemies (Level 14): 53-61 elemental dmg, 40 turret HP, 12s, 34EP (Level 17): 62-71 elemental dmg, 42 turret HP, 12s, 40EP (Level 20): 72-82 elemental dmg, 45 turret HP, 13s, 46EP (Level 23): 82-92 elemental dmg, 48 turret HP, 14s, 53EP (Level 26): 91-103 elemental dmg, 51 turret HP, 15s, 59EP (Level 29): 101-114 elemental dmg, 54 turret HP, 16s, 66EP (Level 32): 111-124 elemental dmg, 56 turret HP, 17s, 72EP (Level 35): 120-135 elemental dmg, 59 turret HP, 18s, 78EP (Level 38): 130-145 elemental dmg, 62 turret HP, 19s, 85EP (Level 41): 140-156 elemental dmg, 65 turret HP, 20s, 91EP (Level 44): 149-167 elemental dmg, 68 turret HP, 21s, 98EP (Level 47): 159-177 elemental dmg, 70 turret HP, 22s, 104EP (Level 50): 169-188 elemental dmg, 73 turret HP, 23s, 110EP (Level 53): 178-198 elemental dmg, 76 turret HP, 24s, 117EP (Level 56): 188-209 elemental dmg, 79 turret HP, 25s, 123EP (Level 59): 198-220 elemental dmg, 82 turret HP, 26s, 130EP D.07.a.v - Repulsor Rays (Projectile): Requires Disruptor Shock. Rapidly fires lasers as long as button is held. (Level 21): 43-50 energy damage, 50 EP (Level 24): 49-56 energy damage, 57 EP (Level 27): 55-63 energy damage, 64 EP (Level 30): 61-69 energy damage, 71 EP (Level 33): 67-76 energy damage, 78 EP (Level 36): 73-82 energy damage, 86 EP (Level 39): 79-89 energy damage, 93 EP (Level 42): 85-95 energy damage, 100 EP (Level 45): 91-102 energy damage, 107 EP (Level 48): 97-108 energy damage, 115 EP (Level 51): 103-115 energy damage, 122 EP (Level 54): 109-121 energy damage, 129 EP (Level 57): 115-128 energy damage, 136 EP (Level 60): 121-135 energy damage, 144 EP D.07.a.vi - Gamma Bolts (Projectile): Requires Auto Turret. Fires 3 gamma bolts that pierce enemies and bounce off walls. (Level 28): 66-75 radiation dmg, 2 second bolts, 2 bounces, 72EP (Level 31): 72-82 radiation dmg, 2 second bolts, 2 bounces, 80EP (Level 34): 78-89 radiation dmg, 2 second bolts, 2 bounces, 88EP (Level 37): 85-96 radiation dmg, 2 second bolts, 3 bounces, 96EP (Level 40): 91-103 radiation dmg, 2 second bolts, 3 bounces, 104EP (Level 43): 98-110 radiation dmg, 3 second bolts, 4 bounces, 112EP (Level 46): 104-117 radiation dmg, 3 second bolts, 4 bounces, 120EP (Level 49): 110-124 radiation dmg, 3 second bolts, 4 bounces, 128EP (Level 52): 117-131 radiation dmg, 3 second bolts, 5 bounces, 136EP (Level 55): 123-138 radiation dmg, 3 second bolts, 5 bounces, 144EP (Level 58): 130-146 radiation dmg, 4 second bolts, 6 bounces, 152EP D.07.a.vii - Tractor Beam (Blast): Requires Repulsor Rays. Attaches a gravity well to target, causing damage and stun, and sucks in nearby enemies. (Level 28): 43-50 victim dmg, 27-33 surrounding dmg, 84EP (Level 31): 47-54 victim dmg, 31-37 surrounding dmg, 93EP (Level 34): 51-59 victim dmg, 35-42 surrounding dmg, 103EP (Level 37): 55-63 victim dmg, 39-46 surrounding dmg, 112EP (Level 40): 59-68 victim dmg, 43-51 surrounding dmg, 122EP (Level 43): 64-73 victim dmg, 48-56 surrounding dmg, 132EP (Level 46): 68-77 victim dmg, 52-60 surrounding dmg, 141EP (Level 49): 72-82 victim dmg, 56-65 surrounding dmg, 151EP (Level 52): 76-86 victim dmg, 60-69 surrounding dmg, 160EP (Level 55): 80-91 victim dmg, 64-74 surrounding dmg, 170EP (Level 58): 85-96 victim dmg, 69-79 surrounding dmg, 180EP D.07.a.viii - Concussive Overload (Radial, Xtreme): Suit overloads, sending 4 shockwaves of different energy types. (Level 15): 27-33 energy, elemental & radiation, 21-26 EMP (robots only) (Level 20): 37-44 energy, elemental & radiation, 37-43 EMP (robots only) (Level 25): 48-56 energy, elemental & radiation, 53-61 EMP (robots only) (Level 30): 59-68 energy, elemental & radiation, 69-79 EMP (robots only) (Level 35): 70-80 energy, elemental & radiation, 85-96 EMP (robots only) (Level 40): 81-92 energy, elemental & radiation, 101-114 EMP (robots only) (Level 45): 92-104 energy, elemental & radiation, 117-132 EMP (robots only) D.07.a.ix - System Override (Boost, Xtreme): Allows Iron Man to revive himself if he dies within the time limit of the power. (Level 20): 10% of Maximum HP, 180 seconds (Level 25): 26% of Maximum HP, 210 seconds (Level 30): 42% of Maximum HP, 240 seconds (Level 35): 58% of Maximum HP, 270 seconds (Level 40): 75% of Maximum HP, 300 seconds D.07.a.x - Energy Shield (Boost): Suit forms energy shield that turns energy damage taken into HP and increases physical damage. (Level 7): 45% dmg, +21% DEF, +11% physical dmg, 13s, 88EP (Level 10): 47% dmg, +29% DEF, +11% physical dmg, 13s, 112EP (Level 13): 50% dmg, +37% DEF, +12% physical dmg, 13s, 136EP (Level 16): 52% dmg, +45% DEF, +12% physical dmg, 13s, 161EP (Level 19): 54% dmg, +53% DEF, +13% physical dmg, 13s, 185EP (Level 22): 57% dmg, +62% DEF, +13% physical dmg, 13s, 210EP (Level 25): 59% dmg, +70% DEF, +14% physical dmg, 13s, 234EP (Level 28): 62% dmg, +78% DEF, +15% physical dmg, 13s, 259EP (Level 31): 64% dmg, +86% DEF, +15% physical dmg, 13s, 283EP (Level 34): 67% dmg, +95% DEF, +16% physical dmg, 13s, 308EP (Level 37): 69% dmg, +103% DEF, +16% physical dmg, 13s, 332EP (Level 40): 72% dmg, +111% DEF, +17% physical dmg, 13s, 357EP (Level 43): 74% dmg, +119% DEF, +18% physical dmg, 13s, 381EP (Level 46): 77% dmg, +128% DEF, +18% physical dmg, 13s, 406EP (Level 49): 79% dmg, +136% DEF, +19% physical dmg, 13s, 430EP (Level 52): 82% dmg, +144% DEF, +19% physical dmg, 13s, 455EP (Level 55): 84% dmg, +152% DEF, +20% physical dmg, 13s, 479EP (Level 58): 87% dmg, +160% DEF, +21% physical dmg, 13s, 504EP D.07.a.xi - Motion Amplifier (Boost): Requires Energy Shield. Increases attack speed and melee damage. (Level 14): +75% attack speed, +80% ATK, +375% melee dmg, 13s, 22EP (Level 14): +80% attack speed, +88% ATK, +397% melee dmg, 15s, 22EP (Level 15): +86% attack speed, +95% ATK, +419% melee dmg, 18s, 23EP (Level 16): +90% attack speed, +103% ATK, +441% melee dmg, 21s, 24EP (Level 17): +96% attack speed, +110% ATK, +462% melee dmg, 24s, 24EP (Level 18): +100% attack speed, +118% ATK, +484% melee dmg, 27s, 25EP (Level 19): +105% attack speed, +125% ATK, +506% melee dmg, 29s, 26EP (Level 20): +110% attack speed, +133% ATK, +527% melee dmg, 32s, 26EP (Level 21): +116% attack speed, +140% ATK, +549% melee dmg, 35s, 27EP (Level 22): +121% attack speed, +148% ATK, +570% melee dmg, 38s, 28EP (Level 23): +125% attack speed, +155% ATK, +592% melee dmg, 41s, 28EP (Level 24): +130% attack speed, +163% ATK, +614% melee dmg, 43s, 29EP (Level 25): +135% attack speed, +170% ATK, +635% melee dmg, 46s, 30EP (Level 26): +141% attack speed, +178% ATK, +657% melee dmg, 49s, 30EP (Level 27): +146% attack speed, +185% ATK, +679% melee dmg, 52s, 31EP (Level 28): +150% attack speed, +193% ATK, +700% melee dmg, 55s, 32EP D.07.a.xii - Auto Medic (Passive): Provides health regeneration over a short time period. (Level 1): 1.0% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 2): 1.4% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 3): 1.7% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 4): 2.1% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 5): 2.4% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 6): 2.8% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 7): 3.1% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 8): 3.5% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 9): 3.9% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 10): 4.2% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 11): 4.6% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 12): 4.9% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 13): 5.3% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 14): 5.6% of total health per 7 seconds (Level 15): 6.0% of total health per 7 seconds D.07.a.xiii - Mark VIII Upgrade (Passive): Requires Mutant Master. Increases damage done and chance of criticals, when using energy damage attacks. (Level 14): +5% energy damage, +1% critical chance (Level 15): +9% energy damage, +2% critical chance (Level 16): +12% energy damage, +2% critical chance (Level 17): +15% energy damage, +3% critical chance (Level 18): +18% energy damage, +3% critical chance (Level 19): +22% energy damage, +4% critical chance (Level 20): +25% energy damage, +4% critical chance (Level 21): +28% energy damage, +5% critical chance (Level 22): +31% energy damage, +6% critical chance (Level 23): +34% energy damage, +6% critical chance (Level 24): +38% energy damage, +7% critical chance (Level 25): +41% energy damage, +7% critical chance (Level 26): +44% energy damage, +8% critical chance (Level 27): +47% energy damage, +8% critical chance (Level 28): +50% energy damage, +9% critical chance D.07.a.xiv - Environmental Suit (Passive): Requires Auto Medic. Resistance to elemental, mental, energy and radiation damage. (Level 21): 5% resistance (Level 22): 8% resistance (Level 23): 11% resistance (Level 24): 14% resistance (Level 25): 17% resistance (Level 26): 20% resistance (Level 27): 23% resistance (Level 28): 26% resistance (Level 29): 29% resistance (Level 30): 32% resistance (Level 31): 35% resistance (Level 32): 38% resistance (Level 33): 41% resistance (Level 34): 44% resistance (Level 35): 47% resistance D.07.a.xv - Might (Ability): Increases lifting strength and destruction level of melee attacks. (Level 1): Lift heavy objects, damage reinforced walls and objects (Level 5): Lift massive objects, damage reinforced walls and objects D.07.a.xvi - Flight (Ability): Allows flying and improves mastery over it. (Level 1): 10 EP/s (Level 2): 8 EP/s (Level 3): 6 EP/s (Level 4): 4 EP/s (Level 5): 3 EP/s D.07.a.xvii - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.07.b) Commentary ------------------ Imagine if you could take Wolverine's Feral Slash and do that much damage with a basic melee strike. Then imagine if you could also fly, had two levels of Might and could out-duel Cyclops in a battle of beamers. That's Iron Man. The Motion Amplifier boost is fantastic as described. Keep this power maxed and combine it with a high Strike stat and Iron Man becomes a deadly force just using his fists. And for very little energy. But wait! There's more. Motion Amplifier, contrary to its description, affects all Iron Man's powers, not just his melee attacks. Imagine Plasma Charges blowing entire rooms to smithereens (including all enemies inside). Unibeams that fry bosses in a couple of hits. Oh yeah, Iron Man is as strong as Colossus, Juggernaut and Rogue. He delivers four different types of damage (energy, radiation, elemental and physical). He can fly. He has the ability to regenerate health. And don't forget his Xtreme. With Motion Amplifier, you're looking at hundreds of points of damage to all mobs around Iron Man--even at low levels. And the extra EMP damage to robots means Col. Stark will deliver some Kentucky Fried Sentinel your way. What more do you need? Of course, to power it all, you'll want some Mutant Master levels to increase energy regeneration. Repulsor Rays and Tractor Beam aren't all that impressive, even with a boost from Motion Amplifier. Energy Shield doesn't last long enough and costs too much to be very useful. System Override isn't needed if you're building Iron Man properly, as he shouldn't ever die. Buy: * Motion Amplifier: Keep maxed as much as possible * Unibeam or Plasma Charges: Iron Man's most effective early game powers * Auto Turret: An effective trap * Gamma Bolts: Keep maxed, Iron Man's most devastating power * Concussive Overload: Keep maxed, a good Xtreme power for use in mobs * Auto Medic: Don't need to keep it maxed, but you'll want some ranks * Environmental Suit: A good passive * Might: Buy both ranks * Flight: Only really need one rank * Mutant Master: Several ranks here will help a lot * Energy Shield: Buy one rank so you can get Motion Amplifier, but this power is too expensive and too short-lived Don't Buy: * Disruptor Shock: Not terribly effective * Repulsor Rays: Like most press-and-hold powers, hard to aim * Tractor Beam: Gamma Bolts is the better power at this level * System Override: Dying shouldn't be a problem * Mark VIII Upgrade: You'll get enough of a bonus from Motion Amplifier AI Power: * Plasma Charges, Auto Turret or Gamma Bolts as available Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 41 Body, 118 Focus, 41 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 310, Strike 274, Speed 298 Build: * 1/2 Strike * 1/2 Focus Until both Strike and Focus are in the 125 to 150 range, then * 1/3 Strike * 1/3 Focus * 1/6 each Body and Speed ================ D.08: Jean Grey ================ D.08.a) Skills ------------ D.08.a.i - Telekinesis (Special): Gives Jean the ability to lift and throw objects and enemies. Can build bridges. (Press and hold.) (Level 1): Heavy objects/enemies, 11-15 mental damage at lift, 8-11 physical damage at impact, 16EP/s (Level 4): Heavy objects/enemies, 20-25 mental damage at lift, 11-15 physical damage at impact, 21EP/s (Level 7): Heavy objects/enemies, 30-36 mental damage at lift, 15-19 physical damage at impact, 27EP/s (Level 10): Heavy objects/enemies, 40-46 mental damage at lift, 19-23 physical damage at impact, 33EP/s (Level 13): Heavy objects/enemies, 49-57 mental damage at lift, 22-27 physical damage at impact, 39EP/s (Level 16): Heavy objects/enemies, 59-68 mental damage at lift, 26-31 physical damage at impact, 45EP/s (Level 19): Heavy objects/enemies, 69-78 mental damage at lift, 30-35 physical damage at impact, 51EP/s (Level 22): Massive objects/enemies, 78-89 mental damage at lift, 34-39 physical damage at impact, 57EP/s (Level 25): Massive objects/enemies, 88-100 mental damage at lift, 37-43 physical damage at impact, 63EP/s (Level 28): Massive objects/enemies, 98-110 mental damage at lift, 41-47 physical damage at impact, 69EP/s (Level 31): Massive objects/enemies, 107-121 mental damage at lift, 45-52 physical damage at impact, 74EP/s (Level 34): Massive objects/enemies, 117-131 mental damage at lift, 49-56 physical damage at impact, 80EP/s (Level 37): Massive objects/enemies, 127-142 mental damage at lift, 52-60 physical damage at impact, 86EP/s (Level 40): Massive objects/enemies, 136-153 mental damage at lift, 56-54 physical damage at impact, 92EP/s (Level 43): Massive objects/enemies, 146-163 mental damage at lift, 60-68 physical damage at impact, 98EP/s (Level 46): Massive objects/enemies, 156-174 mental damage at lift, 64-72 physical damage at impact, 104EP/s (Level 49): Massive objects/enemies, 165-185 mental damage at lift, 67-76 physical damage at impact, 110EP/s (Level 52): Massive objects/enemies, 175-195 mental damage at lift, 71-80 physical damage at impact, 116EP/s (Level 55): Massive objects/enemies, 185-206 mental damage at lift, 75-84 physical damage at impact, 122EP/s (Level 58): Massive objects/enemies, 195-217 mental damage at lift, 79-89 physical damage at impact, 128EP/s D.08.a.ii - Psychic Spike (Projectile): Requires Level 7. Fires a mental homing projectile. (Level 7): 30-36 mental damage, 24EP (Level 10): 39-46 mental damage, 30EP (Level 13): 49-57 mental damage, 36EP (Level 16): 59-67 mental damage, 42EP (Level 19): 69-78 mental damage, 48EP (Level 22): 78-89 mental damage, 54EP (Level 25): 88-99 mental damage, 60EP (Level 28): 97-110 mental damage, 66EP (Level 31): 107-121 mental damage, 72EP (Level 34): 117-131 mental damage, 79EP (Level 37): 127-142 mental damage, 85EP (Level 40): 136-153 mental damage, 91EP (Level 43): 146-163 mental damage, 97EP (Level 46): 156-174 mental damage, 103EP (Level 49): 165-185 mental damage, 109EP (Level 52): 175-195 mental damage, 115EP (Level 55): 185-206 mental damage, 121EP (Level 58): 195-217 mental damage, 128EP D.08.a.iii - Psionic Boom (Radial): Requires Level 14, Telekinesis. A radial mental attack inflicting pain on enemies and reducing their damage for a time. (Level 14): 21-26 mental dmg, -25% damage reduction, 5 secs, 46EP (Level 16): 24-30 mental dmg, -26% damage reduction, 5 secs, 54EP (Level 19): 28-34 mental dmg, -28% damage reduction, 6 secs, 62EP (Level 22): 32-38 mental dmg, -30% damage reduction, 7 secs, 70EP (Level 25): 36-42 mental dmg, -31% damage reduction, 7 secs, 79EP (Level 28): 40-47 mental dmg, -33% damage reduction, 8 secs, 87EP (Level 31): 44-51 mental dmg, -35% damage reduction, 9 secs, 95EP (Level 34): 48-55 mental dmg, -36% damage reduction, 9 secs, 103EP (Level 37): 51-59 mental dmg, -38% damage reduction, 10 secs, 112EP (Level 40): 55-63 mental dmg, -39% damage reduction, 11 secs, 120EP (Level 43): 59-68 mental dmg, -41% damage reduction, 11 secs, 128EP (Level 46): 63-72 mental dmg, -43% damage reduction, 12 secs, 136EP (Level 49): 67-76 mental dmg, -44% damage reduction, 13 secs, 145EP (Level 52): 71-80 mental dmg, -46% damage reduction, 13 secs, 153EP (Level 55): 75-84 mental dmg, -48% damage reduction, 14 secs, 161EP (Level 58): 79-89 mental dmg, -50% damage reduction, 15 secs, 170EP D.08.a.iv - Memory Wipe (Radial): Requires Level 21, Psionic Boom. A radial blast of mental energy that confuses enemies and makes them flee. (Level 21): 30-36 mental dmg, 10% chance to confuse, 62EP (Level 24): 34-40 mental dmg, 15% chance to confuse, 70EP (Level 27): 38-44 mental dmg, 20% chance to confuse, 79EP (Level 30): 42-49 mental dmg, 25% chance to confuse, 87EP (Level 33): 46-53 mental dmg, 30% chance to confuse, 96EP (Level 36): 50-57 mental dmg, 35% chance to confuse, 104EP (Level 39): 54-62 mental dmg, 40% chance to confuse, 113EP (Level 42): 58-66 mental dmg, 45% chance to confuse, 121EP (Level 45): 62-71 mental dmg, 50% chance to confuse, 130EP (Level 48): 66-75 mental dmg, 55% chance to confuse, 138EP (Level 51): 70-79 mental dmg, 60% chance to confuse, 147EP (Level 54): 74-84 mental dmg, 65% chance to confuse, 155EP (Level 57): 78-88 mental dmg, 70% chance to confuse, 164EP (Level 60): 82-93 mental dmg, 75% chance to confuse, 173EP D.08.a.v - Dark Phoenix (Blast)*: Requires Level 28. Inflicts a mental blast in a radius, and causes a physical damage explosion around fallen enemies. (Level 28): 43-50 mental dmg, 25% foe's max HP phys dmg, 1 blast, 74EP (Level 31): 47-54 mental dmg, 27% foe's max HP phys dmg, 1 blast, 82EP (Level 34): 51-59 mental dmg, 30% foe's max HP phys dmg, 2 blasts, 90EP (Level 37): 55-63 mental dmg, 32% foe's max HP phys dmg, 2 blasts, 98EP (Level 40): 59-68 mental dmg, 35% foe's max HP phys dmg, 3 blasts, 106EP (Level 43): 64-73 mental dmg, 37% foe's max HP phys dmg, 3 blasts, 115EP (Level 46): 68-77 mental dmg, 40% foe's max HP phys dmg, 4 blasts, 123EP (Level 49): 72-82 mental dmg, 42% foe's max HP phys dmg, 4 blasts, 131EP (Level 52): 76-86 mental dmg, 45% foe's max HP phys dmg, 5 blasts, 139EP (Level 55): 80-91 mental dmg, 47% foe's max HP phys dmg, 5 blasts, 147EP (Level 58): 85-96 mental dmg, 50% foe's max HP phys dmg, 6 blasts, 156EP *There's a glitch with this power in that it shows 15 ranks rather than just 11; however, the last five ranks are all the same. D.08.a.vi - Mental Guardian (Trap): Requires Level 28, Psychic Spike. Summons a mental guardian entity that attacks enemies. (Level 28): 108-121 mental dmg, 12 secs, 40 guardian HP, 68EP (Level 29): 118-131 mental dmg, 13 secs, 44 guardian HP, 75EP (Level 30): 129-144 mental dmg, 14 secs, 48 guardian HP, 82EP (Level 32): 139-156 mental dmg, 16 secs, 52 guardian HP, 90EP (Level 33): 150-167 mental dmg, 17 secs, 56 guardian HP, 97EP (Level 35): 161-179 mental dmg, 19 secs, 61 guardian HP, 105EP (Level 36): 171-191 mental dmg, 20 secs, 65 guardian HP, 112EP (Level 37): 182-202 mental dmg, 21 secs, 69 guardian HP, 119EP (Level 39): 192-214 mental dmg, 23 secs, 73 guardian HP, 127EP (Level 40): 203-226 mental dmg, 24 secs, 77 guardian HP, 134EP (Level 42): 214-238 mental dmg, 26 secs, 82 guardian HP, 142EP D.08.a.vii - Phoenix Force (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Xtreme radial attack dealing mental damage with a chance to convert enemies. (Level 15): 85-96 mental dmg, 8% chance to convert, 20 sec conversion (Level 20): 117-131 mental dmg, 15% chance to convert, 22 sec conversion (Level 25): 149-167 mental dmg, 22% chance to convert, 24 sec conversion (Level 30): 182-202 mental dmg, 29% chance to convert, 27 sec conversion (Level 35): 214-238 mental dmg, 36% chance to convert, 29 sec conversion (Level 40): 246-273 mental dmg, 43% chance to convert, 31 sec conversion (Level 45): 279-309 mental dmg, 50% chance to convert, 34 sec conversion D.08.a.viii - From the Ashes (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Resurrect 1 ally. (Level 20): 10% of max HP (Level 25): 32% of max HP (Level 30): 55% of max HP (Level 35): 77% of max HP (Level 40): 100% of max HP D.08.a.ix - Mental Vortex (Boost): All allies turn 20% of damage inflicted into EP. (Level 1): 13 seconds, 60EP (Level 4): 15 seconds, 83EP (Level 7): 17 seconds, 107EP (Level 10): 19 seconds, 131EP (Level 13): 21 seconds, 155EP (Level 16): 24 seconds, 178EP (Level 19): 26 seconds, 202EP (Level 22): 28 seconds, 226EP (Level 25): 30 seconds, 250EP (Level 28): 32 seconds, 274EP (Level 31): 35 seconds, 297EP (Level 34): 37 seconds, 321EP (Level 37): 39 seconds, 345EP (Level 40): 41 seconds, 369EP (Level 43): 43 seconds, 393EP (Level 46): 46 seconds, 416EP (Level 49): 48 seconds, 440EP (Level 52): 50 seconds, 464EP (Level 55): 52 seconds, 488EP (Level 58): 55 seconds, 512EP D.08.a.x - Calming Presence (Boost): Requires Level 14, Mental Vortex. Increase EP regeneration rate for entire party for a time. (Level 14): +100% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 96EP (Level 14): +115% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 120EP (Level 15): +128% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 144EP (Level 16): +143% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 169EP (Level 17): +156% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 193EP (Level 18): +171% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 218EP (Level 18): +185% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 242EP (Level 19): +199% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 267EP (Level 20): +213% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 291EP (Level 21): +226% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 316EP (Level 22): +241% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 340EP (Level 23): +254% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 365EP (Level 23): +269% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 389EP (Level 24): +283% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 414EP (Level 25): +297% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 438EP (Level 26): +310% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 463EP (Level 27): +325% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 487EP (Level 28): +339% EP regeneration, 10 secs, 512EP D.08.a.xi - Psychic Fury (Boost): Requires Level 14, Calming Presence. Gives Jean and allies mental damage bonus on all melee attacks for a time. (Level 14): +5% mental dmg, +21% ATK, 13 seconds, 144EP (Level 17): +7% mental dmg, +30% ATK, 15 seconds, 169EP (Level 20): +10% mental dmg, +39% ATK, 18 seconds, 194EP (Level 23): +13% mental dmg, +49% ATK, 21 seconds, 219EP (Level 26): +16% mental dmg, +58% ATK, 24 seconds, 244EP (Level 29): +19% mental dmg, +67% ATK, 27 seconds, 269EP (Level 32): +21% mental dmg, +76% ATK, 29 seconds, 294EP (Level 35): +24% mental dmg, +86% ATK, 32 seconds, 319EP (Level 38): +27% mental dmg, +95% ATK, 35 seconds, 344EP (Level 41): +30% mental dmg, +104% ATK, 38 seconds, 369EP (Level 44): +33% mental dmg, +114% ATK, 41 seconds, 394EP (Level 47): +35% mental dmg, +123% ATK, 43 seconds, 419EP (Level 50): +38% mental dmg, +132% ATK, 46 seconds, 444EP (Level 53): +41% mental dmg, +142% ATK, 49 seconds, 469EP (Level 56): +44% mental dmg, +151% ATK, 52 seconds, 494EP (Level 59): +47% mental dmg, +160% ATK, 55 seconds, 520EP D.08.a.xii - Psionic Combat (Passive): Adds mental damage to melee attacks. (Level 1): +50% mental damage (Level 2): +72% mental damage (Level 3): +94% mental damage (Level 4): +116% mental damage (Level 5): +138% mental damage (Level 6): +160% mental damage (Level 7): +182% mental damage (Level 8): +205% mental damage (Level 9): +227% mental damage (Level 10): +249% mental damage (Level 11): +271% mental damage (Level 12): +293% mental damage (Level 13): +315% mental damage (Level 14): +337% mental damage (Level 15): +360% mental damage D.08.a.xiii - Telekinetic Net (Passive): Requires Level 14, Psionic Combat. Gives Jean a chance to dodge projectile attacks. (Level 14): 8% chance to dodge (Level 15): 11% chance to dodge (Level 16): 14% chance to dodge (Level 17): 17% chance to dodge (Level 18): 20% chance to dodge (Level 19): 23% chance to dodge (Level 20): 26% chance to dodge (Level 21): 29% chance to dodge (Level 22): 32% chance to dodge (Level 23): 35% chance to dodge (Level 24): 38% chance to dodge (Level 25): 41% chance to dodge (Level 26): 44% chance to dodge (Level 27): 47% chance to dodge (Level 28): 50% chance to dodge D.08.a.xiv - Mental Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 21, Mutant Master. Increases damage of all mental attacks. (Level 21): +5% mental damage (Level 22): +9% mental damage (Level 23): +12% mental damage (Level 24): +15% mental damage (Level 25): +18% mental damage (Level 26): +22% mental damage (Level 27): +25% mental damage (Level 28): +28% mental damage (Level 29): +31% mental damage (Level 30): +34% mental damage (Level 31): +38% mental damage (Level 32): +41% mental damage (Level 33): +44% mental damage (Level 34): +47% mental damage (Level 35): +50% mental damage D.08.a.xv - Flight (Ability): Allows flying and improves mastery over it. (Level 1): 10 EP/s (Level 2): 8 EP/s (Level 3): 6 EP/s (Level 4): 4 EP/s (Level 5): 3 EP/s D.08.a.xvi - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.08.b) Commentary ------------------ Jean is not quite as powerful in XML2 as she was in XML1, but she comes close. The biggest problem bringing Jean along is she becomes next to useless in those areas swarming with robots and other mental resistant enemies. She has no other means of attack. Buy: * Telekinesis: 8 ranks to get the ability to move Massive objects * Psychic Spike: a useful projectile attack * Dark Phoenix: Jean's best offensive power, keep maxed * Phoenix Force: the ability to convert enemies is very nice * Calming Prescence: a few ranks can really help Focus-weak allies * Psychic Fury: works as well as Bishop/Gambit's Energy Fury * Mental Mastery: makes her attacks hurt more * Mutant Master: keep those power attacks coming * Flight: one rank is all you need Don't Buy: * Psionic Boom/Memory Wipe: weak attacks * Mental Guardian: not much use * From the Ashes: might want one level, but you really shouldn't be losing characters all that often Stats ----- At level 1: 12 Body, 28 Focus, 8 Strike, 20 Speed At level 99: 37 Body, 151 Focus, 8 Strike, 69 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 316, Strike 250, Speed 298 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed ================= D.09: Juggernaut ================= D.09.a) Skills -------------- D.09.a.i - Thunder Punch (Melee): Increased melee attack with stun. (Level 1): +250% physical damage, 1 second stun, 8EP (Level 4): +280% physical damage, 1 second stun, 11EP (Level 7): +310% physical damage, 1 second stun, 15EP (Level 10): +341% physical damage, 1 second stun, 18EP (Level 13): +370% physical damage, 1 second stun, 22EP (Level 16): +400% physical damage, 1 second stun, 25EP (Level 19): +430% physical damage, 1 second stun, 29EP (Level 22): +460% physical damage, 1 second stun, 33EP (Level 25): +491% physical damage, 1 second stun, 36EP (Level 28): +520% physical damage, 2 second stun, 40EP (Level 31): +550% physical damage, 2 second stun, 43EP (Level 34): +580% physical damage, 2 second stun, 47EP (Level 37): +610% physical damage, 2 second stun, 50EP (Level 40): +641% physical damage, 2 second stun, 54EP (Level 43): +670% physical damage, 2 second stun, 58EP (Level 46): +700% physical damage, 2 second stun, 61EP (Level 49): +731% physical damage, 2 second stun, 65EP (Level 52): +760% physical damage, 2 second stun, 68EP (Level 55): +790% physical damage, 3 second stun, 72EP (Level 58): +820% physical damage, 3 second stun, 76EP D.09.a.ii - Brutal Blitz (Melee): Requires Level 7. Spins around and hits surrounding enemies. (Level 7): +130% physical damage, 18EP (Level 10): +143% physical damage, 22EP (Level 13): +155% physical damage, 27EP (Level 16): +168% physical damage, 32EP (Level 19): +180% physical damage, 36EP (Level 22): +192% physical damage, 41EP (Level 25): +205% physical damage, 46EP (Level 28): +217% physical damage, 50EP (Level 31): +229% physical damage, 55EP (Level 34): +242% physical damage, 60EP (Level 37): +254% physical damage, 65EP (Level 40): +266% physical damage, 69EP (Level 43): +279% physical damage, 74EP (Level 46): +291% physical damage, 79EP (Level 49): +303% physical damage, 83EP (Level 52): +316% physical damage, 88EP (Level 55): +328% physical damage, 93EP (Level 58): +341% physical damage, 98EP D.09.a.iii - Arcane Fist (Radial): Requires Level 14, Brutal Blitz. A crystal-powered ground slam that sends out a radial blast of damage. (Level 14): 21-26 energy damage, 28EP (Level 17): 24-30 energy damage, 32EP (Level 20): 28-34 energy damage, 37EP (Level 23): 32-38 energy damage, 42EP (Level 26): 36-42 energy damage, 47EP (Level 29): 40-47 energy damage, 52EP (Level 32): 44-51 energy damage, 56EP (Level 35): 48-55 energy damage, 61EP (Level 38): 51-59 energy damage, 66EP (Level 41): 55-63 energy damage, 71EP (Level 44): 59-68 energy damage, 76EP (Level 47): 63-72 energy damage, 80EP (Level 50): 67-76 energy damage, 85EP (Level 53): 71-80 energy damage, 90EP (Level 56): 75-84 energy damage, 95EP (Level 59): 79-89 energy damage, 100EP D.09.a.iv - Bullrush (Charge): Requires Level 21, Block. Charge against enemies, and objects, knocking them back. (Press and hold.) (Level 21): +450% physical dmg, 245 knockback, 34EP/s (Level 24): +483% physical dmg, 273 knockback, 38EP/s (Level 27): +516% physical dmg, 302 knockback, 43EP/s (Level 30): +549% physical dmg, 331 knockback, 48EP/s (Level 33): +581% physical dmg, 360 knockback, 53EP/s (Level 36): +614% physical dmg, 389 knockback, 57EP/s (Level 39): +647% physical dmg, 418 knockback, 62EP/s (Level 42): +679% physical dmg, 446 knockback, 67EP/s (Level 45): +712% physical dmg, 475 knockback, 72EP/s (Level 48): +745% physical dmg, 504 knockback, 76EP/s (Level 51): +777% physical dmg, 533 knockback, 81EP/s (Level 54): +810% physical dmg, 562 knockback, 86EP/s (Level 57): +843% physical dmg, 591 knockback, 91EP/s (Level 60): +875% physical dmg, 620 knockback, 96EP/s D.09.a.v - Widowmaker (Melee): Requires Level 28, Thunder Punch. Massive melee attack, weakens Juggernaut for a time. (Level 28): +700% physical dmg, +50% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 48EP (Level 31): +740% physical dmg, +53% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 53EP (Level 34): +781% physical dmg, +56% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 58EP (Level 37): +820% physical dmg, +59% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 63EP (Level 40): +861% physical dmg, +62% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 68EP (Level 43): +900% physical dmg, +64% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 74EP (Level 46): +940% physical dmg, +67% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 79EP (Level 49): +981% physical dmg, +70% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 84EP (Level 52): +1020% physical dmg, +73% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 89EP (Level 55): +1061% physical dmg, +76% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 94EP (Level 58): +1100% physical dmg, +78% dmg to self, 4 sec weaken, 100EP D.09.a.vi - Crimson Rage (Melee): Requires Level 28, Cyttorak Shield. Multiple punch attack, building up damage with each hit. (Level 28): +575% physical dmg, +5% physical dmg, 3 seconds, 40EP (Level 31): +610% physical dmg, +6% physical dmg, 3 seconds, 44EP (Level 34): +645% physical dmg, +6% physical dmg, 3 seconds, 48EP (Level 37): +681% physical dmg, +7% physical dmg, 4 seconds, 53EP (Level 40): +715% physical dmg, +7% physical dmg, 4 seconds, 57EP (Level 43): +750% physical dmg, +7% physical dmg, 5 seconds, 62EP (Level 46): +786% physical dmg, +8% physical dmg, 5 seconds, 66EP (Level 49): +820% physical dmg, +8% physical dmg, 5 seconds, 70EP (Level 52): +856% physical dmg, +9% physical dmg, 6 seconds, 75EP (Level 55): +890% physical dmg, +9% physical dmg, 6 seconds, 79EP (Level 58): +925% physical dmg, +10% physical dmg, 7 seconds, 84EP D.09.a.vii - Crimson Devastation (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Juggernaut rips open a portal to the Crimson Cosmos, flooding enemies with energy damage and stunning them. (Level 15): 85-96 energy dmg, 2 second stun (Level 20): 117-131 energy dmg, 2 second stun (Level 25): 149-167 energy dmg, 3 second stun (Level 30): 182-202 energy dmg, 4 second stun (Level 35): 214-238 energy dmg, 4 second stun (Level 40): 246-273 energy dmg, 5 second stun (Level 45): 279-309 energy dmg, 6 second stun D.09.a.viii - Path of Destruction (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Allows Juggernaut to break through objects effortlessly, and kill most enemies with one hit. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.09.a.ix - Cyttorak Shield (Boost): All party members gain an energy shield, reflecting some melee damage back at attackers. (Level 1): 15% DMG, 13 seconds, 32EP (Level 4): 17% DMG, 15 seconds, 46EP (Level 7): 19% DMG, 17 seconds, 60EP (Level 10): 21% DMG, 19 seconds, 74EP (Level 13): 23% DMG, 21 seconds, 89EP (Level 16): 26% DMG, 24 seconds, 103EP (Level 19): 28% DMG, 26 seconds, 117EP (Level 22): 30% DMG, 28 seconds, 132EP (Level 25): 32% DMG, 30 seconds, 146EP (Level 28): 34% DMG, 32 seconds, 160EP (Level 31): 37% DMG, 35 seconds, 175EP (Level 34): 39% DMG, 37 seconds, 189EP (Level 37): 41% DMG, 39 seconds, 203EP (Level 40): 43% DMG, 41 seconds, 218EP (Level 43): 46% DMG, 43 seconds, 232EP (Level 46): 48% DMG, 46 seconds, 246EP (Level 49): 50% DMG, 48 seconds, 261EP (Level 52): 52% DMG, 50 seconds, 275EP (Level 55): 54% DMG, 52 seconds, 289EP (Level 58): 57% DMG, 55 seconds, 304EP D.09.a.x - Cyttorak Transfer (Boost): Requires Level 14, Cyttorak Shield. All party members convert inflicted energy and radiation damage into HP for Juggernaut. Other party members also receive DEF and Strike bonus. (Level 14): 7% dmg transferred, +5% DEF, +6 Strike, 13 secs, 84EP (Level 17): 9% dmg transferred, +6% DEF, +6 Strike, 15 secs, 98EP (Level 20): 12% dmg transferred, +7% DEF, +7 Strike, 18 secs, 113EP (Level 23): 15% dmg transferred, +8% DEF, +8 Strike, 21 secs, 128EP (Level 26): 18% dmg transferred, +9% DEF, +9 Strike, 24 secs, 143EP (Level 29): 21% dmg transferred, +10% DEF, +10 Strike, 27 secs, 158EP (Level 32): 23% dmg transferred, +11% DEF, +11 Strike, 29 secs, 173EP (Level 35): 26% dmg transferred, +12% DEF, +12 Strike, 32 secs, 188EP (Level 38): 29% dmg transferred, +13% DEF, +13 Strike, 35 secs, 203EP (Level 41): 32% dmg transferred, +14% DEF, +14 Strike, 38 secs, 218EP (Level 44): 35% dmg transferred, +15% DEF, +15 Strike, 41 secs, 233EP (Level 47): 37% dmg transferred, +16% DEF, +16 Strike, 43 secs, 248EP (Level 50): 40% dmg transferred, +17% DEF, +17 Strike, 46 secs, 263EP (Level 53): 43% dmg transferred, +18% DEF, +18 Strike, 49 secs, 278EP (Level 56): 46% dmg transferred, +19% DEF, +19 Strike, 52 secs, 293EP (Level 59): 49% dmg transferred, +20% DEF, +20 Strike, 55 secs, 308EP D.09.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.09.a.xii - Precision (Passive): Requires Level 7. ATK increased. (Level 7): +21% ATK (Level 8): +31% ATK (Level 9): +40% ATK (Level 10): +50% ATK (Level 11): +61% ATK (Level 12): +71% ATK (Level 13): +80% ATK (Level 14): +90% ATK (Level 15): +100% ATK (Level 16): +110% ATK (Level 17): +121% ATK (Level 18): +130% ATK (Level 19): +140% ATK (Level 20): +150% ATK (Level 21): +160% ATK D.09.a.xiii - Cyttorak's Folly (Passive): Requires Level 14, Critical Strike. All physical attacks have a chance to convert 15% of inflicted damage as EP gain. (Level 14): 10% chance to steal (Level 15): 14% chance to steal (Level 16): 18% chance to steal (Level 17): 22% chance to steal (Level 18): 26% chance to steal (Level 19): 30% chance to steal (Level 20): 34% chance to steal (Level 21): 38% chance to steal (Level 22): 42% chance to steal (Level 23): 46% chance to steal (Level 24): 50% chance to steal (Level 25): 54% chance to steal (Level 26): 58% chance to steal (Level 27): 62% chance to steal (Level 28): 66% chance to steal D.09.a.xiv - Balanced Form (Passive): Requires Level 21, Precision. Juggernaut learns to carry himself better in combat, gaining bonuses to both DEF and attack speed. (Level 21): +15% DEF, +9% attack speed (Level 22): +24% DEF, +12% attack speed (Level 23): +31% DEF, +14% attack speed (Level 24): +39% DEF, +18% attack speed (Level 25): +48% DEF, +21% attack speed (Level 26): +55% DEF, +24% attack speed (Level 27): +63% DEF, +26% attack speed (Level 28): +72% DEF, +29% attack speed (Level 29): +79% DEF, +33% attack speed (Level 30): +88% DEF, +36% attack speed (Level 31): +95% DEF, +38% attack speed (Level 32): +103% DEF, +41% attack speed (Level 33): +111% DEF, +45% attack speed (Level 34): +120% DEF, +48% attack speed (Level 35): +127% DEF, +50% attack speed D.09.a.xv - Critical Strike (Passive): Increase chance of criticals for melee attacks. (Level 1): +5% chance (Level 2): +7% chance (Level 3): +9% chance (Level 4): +11% chance (Level 5): +13% chance (Level 6): +15% chance (Level 7): +17% chance (Level 8): +19% chance (Level 9): +21% chance (Level 10): +23% chance (Level 11): +25% chance (Level 12): +27% chance (Level 13): +29% chance (Level 14): +31% chance (Level 15): +33% chance D.09.a.xvi - Might (Ability): Increases lifting strength and destruction level of melee attacks. (Level 1): Lift heavy objects, damage reinforced walls and objects (Level 5): Lift massive objects, damage reinforced walls and objects D.09.b) Commentary ------------------ At first, Juggs might seem like the Brotherhood version of Colossus. He's big and slow and does lots of physical damage. But wait! There's so much more to Charles' half-brother, whereas Peter is quite shallow. Juggernaut has a number of useful skills that make him a very good tank, about equal to Wolverine and much better than Colossus or Rogue. Brutal Blitz and Arcane Fist aren't all that great, but pretty much everything else is good. Path of Destruction is just sick. Buy: * Thunder Punch: keep maxed early as primary offense * Widowmaker: keep maxed later in the game as primary offense * Path of Destruction: keep maxed and use it * Cyttorak's Folly: a good substitute for Mutant Master * Balanced Form: what sets Juggs apart from the other snail-paced tanks * Might: yes, you need it * Crimson Rage: in combo with increased attack speed boosts, very good Don't Buy: * Brutal Blitz: weak radial * Arcane Fist: weaker radial * Bullrush: Juggs has got better offenses Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 8 Focus, 24 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 69 Body, 8 Focus, 147 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 298, Focus 250, Strike 314, Speed 274 Build: 1/2 Strike 1/4 each Focus and Speed Ignore Body until you have 150 Strike, then put 1/4 into each stat ============== D.10: Magneto ============== D.10.a) Skills -------------- D.10.a.i - Levitation (Special): Lift and throw objects and enemies. Can build bridges. (Press and hold) (Level 1): Heavy objects/enemies, 11-15 mental damage at lift, 9-12 physical damage at impact, 12EP/s (Level 4): Heavy objects/enemies, 20-25 mental damage at lift, 12-16 physical damage at impact, 18EP/s (Level 7): Heavy objects/enemies, 30-36 mental damage at lift, 16-20 physical damage at impact, 24EP/s (Level 10): Heavy objects/enemies, 40-46 mental damage at lift, 20-24 physical damage at impact, 30EP/s (Level 13): Heavy objects/enemies, 49-57 mental damage at lift, 23-28 physical damage at impact, 36EP/s (Level 16): Heavy objects/enemies, 59-68 mental damage at lift, 27-32 physical damage at impact, 42EP/s (Level 19): Heavy objects/enemies, 69-78 mental damage at lift, 31-36 physical damage at impact, 48EP/s (Level 22): Massive objects/enemies, 78-89 mental damage at lift, 34-40 physical damage at impact, 54EP/s (Level 25): Massive objects/enemies, 88-100 mental damage at lift, 38-44 physical damage at impact, 60EP/s (Level 28): Massive objects/enemies, 98-110 mental damage at lift, 42-48 physical damage at impact, 66EP/s (Level 31): Massive objects/enemies, 107-121 mental damage at lift, 45-52 physical damage at impact, 72EP/s (Level 34): Massive objects/enemies, 117-131 mental damage at lift, 49-56 physical damage at impact, 78EP/s (Level 37): Massive objects/enemies, 127-142 mental damage at lift, 53-60 physical damage at impact, 84EP/s (Level 40): Massive objects/enemies, 136-153 mental damage at lift, 56-54 physical damage at impact, 90EP/s (Level 43): Massive objects/enemies, 146-163 mental damage at lift, 60-68 physical damage at impact, 96EP/s (Level 46): Massive objects/enemies, 156-174 mental damage at lift, 64-72 physical damage at impact, 102EP/s (Level 49): Massive objects/enemies, 165-185 mental damage at lift, 67-76 physical damage at impact, 108EP/s (Level 52): Massive objects/enemies, 175-195 mental damage at lift, 71-80 physical damage at impact, 114EP/s (Level 55): Massive objects/enemies, 185-206 mental damage at lift, 75-84 physical damage at impact, 120EP/s (Level 58): Massive objects/enemies, 195-217 mental damage at lift, 79-89 physical damage at impact, 126EP/s D.10.a.ii - Magnetic Shell (Beam): Requires Level 7. Forms a metal shell around victims, inflicting damage and holding them in place. (Level 7): 30-36 energy dmg, 3.0 seconds, 22EP (Level 10): 39-46 energy dmg, 3.2 seconds, 28EP (Level 13): 49-57 energy dmg, 3.5 seconds, 34EP (Level 16): 59-67 energy dmg, 3.7 seconds, 40EP (Level 19): 68-78 energy dmg, 3.9 seconds, 46EP (Level 22): 78-89 energy dmg, 4.2 seconds, 52EP (Level 25): 88-99 energy dmg, 4.4 seconds, 58EP (Level 28): 97-110 energy dmg, 4.6 seconds, 64EP (Level 31): 107-121 energy dmg, 4.9 seconds, 70EP (Level 34): 117-131 energy dmg, 5.1 seconds, 77EP (Level 37): 127-142 energy dmg, 5.4 seconds, 83EP (Level 40): 136-153 energy dmg, 5.6 seconds, 89EP (Level 43): 146-163 energy dmg, 5.8 seconds, 95EP (Level 46): 156-174 energy dmg, 6.1 seconds, 101EP (Level 49): 165-185 energy dmg, 6.3 seconds, 107EP (Level 52): 175-195 energy dmg, 6.5 seconds, 113EP (Level 55): 185-206 energy dmg, 6.8 seconds, 119EP (Level 58): 195-217 energy dmg, 7.0 seconds, 126EP D.10.a.iii - Metal Spikes (Projectile): Requires Level 14, Levitation. Forms metal spikes and hurls them at enemies. (Level 14): 30-36 physical dmg, 1 spike, 36EP (Level 17): 36-42 physical dmg, 1 spike, 43EP (Level 20): 42-49 physical dmg, 1 spike, 50EP (Level 23): 48-55 physical dmg, 1 spike, 57EP (Level 26): 54-62 physical dmg, 2 spikes, 64EP (Level 29): 60-69 physical dmg, 2 spikes, 71EP (Level 32): 66-75 physical dmg, 2 spikes, 78EP (Level 35): 72-82 physical dmg, 2 spikes, 85EP (Level 38): 78-88 physical dmg, 3 spikes, 92EP (Level 41): 84-95 physical dmg, 3 spikes, 99EP (Level 44): 90-102 physical dmg, 3 spikes, 106EP (Level 47): 96-108 physical dmg, 3 spikes, 113EP (Level 50): 102-115 physical dmg, 4 spikes, 120EP (Level 53): 108-121 physical dmg, 4 spikes, 127EP (Level 56): 114-128 physical dmg, 4 spikes, 134EP (Level 59): 121-135 physical dmg, 5 spikes, 142EP D.10.a.iv - Shrapnel Sentry (Trap): Requires Level 14, Magnetic Shell. Metal shards placed on the ground damage enemies who come near. (Level 14): 2 shrapnel piles, 34-40 physical dmg, 40EP (Level 17): 2 shrapnel piles, 40-47 physical dmg, 47EP (Level 20): 2 shrapnel piles, 46-54 physical dmg, 55EP (Level 23): 2 shrapnel piles, 53-61 physical dmg, 63EP (Level 26): 3 shrapnel piles, 59-68 physical dmg, 70EP (Level 29): 3 shrapnel piles, 66-75 physical dmg, 78EP (Level 32): 3 shrapnel piles, 72-82 physical dmg, 86EP (Level 35): 3 shrapnel piles, 78-89 physical dmg, 94EP (Level 38): 4 shrapnel piles, 85-96 physical dmg, 101EP (Level 41): 4 shrapnel piles, 91-103 physical dmg, 109EP (Level 44): 4 shrapnel piles, 98-110 physical dmg, 117EP (Level 47): 4 shrapnel piles, 104-117 physical dmg, 125EP (Level 50): 5 shrapnel piles, 110-124 physical dmg, 132EP (Level 53): 5 shrapnel piles, 117-131 physical dmg, 140EP (Level 56): 5 shrapnel piles, 123-138 physical dmg, 148EP (Level 59): 6 shrapnel piles, 130-146 physical dmg, 156EP D.10.a.v - Magnetic Grasp (Radial): Requires Level 21, Metal Spikes. Pulls in surrounding enemies and objects, damaging them on contact. (Press and hold) (Level 21): 34-40 physical damage, 60EP/s (Level 24): 37-44 physical damage, 68EP/s (Level 27): 41-48 physical damage, 76EP/s (Level 30): 45-52 physical damage, 85EP/s (Level 33): 48-56 physical damage, 93EP/s (Level 36): 52-60 physical damage, 102EP/s (Level 39): 56-64 physical damage, 110EP/s (Level 42): 59-68 physical damage, 119EP/s (Level 45): 63-72 physical damage, 127EP/s (Level 48): 67-76 physical damage, 136EP/s (Level 51): 70-80 physical damage, 144EP/s (Level 54): 74-84 physical damage, 153EP/s (Level 57): 78-88 physical damage, 161EP/s (Level 60): 82-93 physical damage, 170EP/s D.10.a.vi - Magnetic Blast (Blast): Requires Level 28, Shrapnel Sentry. Uses iron in the blood to slow down the blood flow of enemies, which inflicts damage and confuses them. (Level 28): 43-50 energy dmg, 25% chance to confuse, 5 seconds, 84EP (Level 31): 47-54 energy dmg, 27% chance to confuse, 5 seconds, 93EP (Level 34): 51-59 energy dmg, 30% chance to confuse, 6 seconds, 103EP (Level 37): 55-63 energy dmg, 33% chance to confuse, 7 seconds, 112EP (Level 40): 59-68 energy dmg, 36% chance to confuse, 7 seconds, 122EP (Level 43): 67-73 energy dmg, 39% chance to confuse, 8 seconds, 132EP (Level 46): 68-77 energy dmg, 41% chance to confuse, 9 seconds, 141EP (Level 49): 72-82 energy dmg, 44% chance to confuse, 9 seconds, 151EP (Level 52): 76-86 energy dmg, 47% chance to confuse, 10 seconds, 160EP (Level 55): 80-91 energy dmg, 50% chance to confuse, 11 seconds, 170EP (Level 58): 85-96 energy dmg, 53% chance to confuse, 12 seconds, 180EP D.10.a.vii - Death Trap (Debuff): Requires Level 28, Magnetic Grasp. Enemies are surrounded by a cloud of flying metal, reflecting a percentage of damage back upon themselves. (Level 28): 15% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 13 seconds, 84EP (Level 31): 28% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 17 seconds, 93EP (Level 34): 42% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 21 seconds, 103EP (Level 37): 55% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 25 seconds, 112EP (Level 40): 69% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 29 seconds, 122EP (Level 43): 82% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 34 seconds, 132EP (Level 46): 96% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 38 seconds, 141EP (Level 49): 109% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 42 seconds, 151EP (Level 52): 123% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 46 seconds, 160EP (Level 55): 136% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 50 seconds, 170EP (Level 58): 150% damage mirrored as physical dmg, 55 seconds, 180EP D.10.a.viii - Metallic Mayhem (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Xtreme radial attack. Blasts surrounding enemies with metallic shrapnel. (Level 15): 85-96 energy damage (Level 20): 117-131 energy damage (Level 25): 149-167 energy damage (Level 30): 182-202 energy damage (Level 35): 214-238 energy damage (Level 40): 246-273 energy damage (Level 45): 279-309 energy damage D.10.a.ix - Metal Minion (Special, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Spawn a metallic minion entity to fight alongside team for a time. (Level 20): 15 secs, 50% of Magneto's max HP, 50% of Magneto's melee dmg (Level 25): 22 secs, 62% of Magneto's max HP, 68% of Magneto's melee dmg (Level 30): 30 secs, 75% of Magneto's max HP, 87% of Magneto's melee dmg (Level 35): 37 secs, 87% of Magneto's max HP, 106% of Magneto's melee dmg (Level 40): 45 secs, 100% of Magneto's max HP, 125% of Magneto's melee dmg D.10.a.x - Polarized Shield (Boost): Chance to block all incoming attacks. (Level 1): 25% chance, 13 second life, 48EP (Level 4): 27% chance, 15 second life, 72EP (Level 7): 29% chance, 17 second life, 96EP (Level 10): 31% chance, 19 second life, 120EP (Level 13): 33% chance, 21 second life, 144EP (Level 16): 36% chance, 24 second life, 168EP (Level 19): 38% chance, 26 second life, 192EP (Level 22): 40% chance, 28 second life, 216EP (Level 25): 42% chance, 30 second life, 240EP (Level 28): 44% chance, 32 second life, 264EP (Level 31): 47% chance, 35 second life, 288EP (Level 34): 49% chance, 37 second life, 312EP (Level 37): 51% chance, 39 second life, 336EP (Level 40): 53% chance, 41 second life, 360EP (Level 43): 56% chance, 43 second life, 384EP (Level 46): 58% chance, 46 second life, 408EP (Level 49): 60% chance, 48 second life, 432EP (Level 52): 62% chance, 50 second life, 456EP (Level 55): 64% chance, 52 second life, 480EP (Level 58): 67% chance, 55 second life, 504EP D.10.a.xi - Supremacy (Boost): Requires Level 7, Polarized Shield. Magneto's dominating presence and experience makes the entire party better in combat, increasing the level of all assigned skills temporarily. (Level 7): +1 all skills, 13 seconds, 88EP (Level 10): +1 all skills, 15 seconds, 147EP (Level 13): +1 all skills, 17 seconds, 206EP (Level 16): +1 all skills, 20 seconds, 266EP (Level 19): +1 all skills, 22 seconds, 325EP (Level 22): +1 all skills, 25 seconds, 385EP (Level 25): +1 all skills, 27 seconds, 444EP (Level 28): +1 all skills, 30 seconds, 504EP (Level 31): +1 all skills, 32 seconds, 504EP (Level 34): +2 all skills, 35 seconds, 504EP (Level 37): +2 all skills, 37 seconds, 504EP (Level 40): +2 all skills, 40 seconds, 504EP (Level 43): +2 all skills, 42 seconds, 504EP (Level 46): +2 all skills, 45 seconds, 504EP (Level 49): +2 all skills, 47 seconds, 504EP (Level 52): +2 all skills, 50 seconds, 504EP (Level 55): +2 all skills, 52 seconds, 504EP (Level 58): +3 all skills, 55 seconds, 504EP D.10.a.xii - Magnetic Deflection (Passive): Requires Level 14, Mutant Master. Magneto uses a magnetic field to deflect a percentage of missile attacks. (Level 14): 8% chance to block (Level 15): 11% chance to block (Level 16): 14% chance to block (Level 17): 17% chance to block (Level 18): 20% chance to block (Level 19): 23% chance to block (Level 20): 26% chance to block (Level 21): 29% chance to block (Level 22): 32% chance to block (Level 23): 35% chance to block (Level 24): 38% chance to block (Level 25): 41% chance to block (Level 26): 44% chance to block (Level 27): 47% chance to block (Level 28): 50% chance to block D.10.a.xiii - Intimidation (Passive): Requires Level 21, Leadership. Increases DEF, lowers melee damage taken. (Level 21): +15% DEF, -2% physical damage taken (Level 22): +24% DEF, -4% physical damage taken (Level 23): +31% DEF, -6% physical damage taken (Level 24): +39% DEF, -8% physical damage taken (Level 25): +48% DEF, -10% physical damage taken (Level 26): +55% DEF, -12% physical damage taken (Level 27): +63% DEF, -14% physical damage taken (Level 28): +72% DEF, -16% physical damage taken (Level 29): +79% DEF, -18% physical damage taken (Level 30): +88% DEF, -20% physical damage taken (Level 31): +95% DEF, -23% physical damage taken (Level 32): +103% DEF, -25% physical damage taken (Level 33): +111% DEF, -26% physical damage taken (Level 34): +120% DEF, -29% physical damage taken (Level 35): +127% DEF, -31% physical damage taken D.10.a.xiv - Leadership (Passive) (Level 1): +2% critical strike, +9% combo XP (Level 2): +2% critical strike, +14% combo XP (Level 3): +3% critical strike, +21% combo XP (Level 4): +3% critical strike, +26% combo XP (Level 5): +4% critical strike, +33% combo XP (Level 6): +4% critical strike, +38% combo XP (Level 7): +5% critical strike, +45% combo XP (Level 8): +5% critical strike, +50% combo XP (Level 9): +6% critical strike, +56% combo XP (Level 10): +6% critical strike, +63% combo XP (Level 11): +7% critical strike, +68% combo XP (Level 12): +7% critical strike, +75% combo XP (Level 13): +8% critical strike, +80% combo XP (Level 14): +8% critical strike, +87% combo XP (Level 15): +9% critical strike, +92% combo XP D.10.a.xv - Flight (Ability): Allows flying and improves mastery over it. (Level 1): 10 EP/s (Level 2): 8 EP/s (Level 3): 6 EP/s (Level 4): 4 EP/s (Level 5): 3 EP/s D.10.a.xvi - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.10.b) Commentary ------------------ Magneto has some similarity to Jean Grey (Levitation and TK are almost identical), but Magneto has a broader variety of damage types (mental, energy and physical) and more useful team buffs. Supremacy is a good boost for the team, and the Leadership bonus helps as well. His trap (Shrapnel Sentry) is quite destructive, especially in tight areas with lots of mobs (as you encounter in some DR courses). Buy: * Levitation: 8 ranks for Massive object lifting * Magnetic Shell: very useful freezing power, don't equip Magneto with any equipment that adds damage, as this will keep Shell from freezing * Leadership: must-have for the team if you're going to include Magneto * Supremacy: great team-wide buff * Metal Spikes: pretty good projectile * Flight: just one rank * Mutant Master: you can do it! All day long! Don't Buy: * Death Trap: debuffs just aren't that great * Metal Minion: yeah, right Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 41 Body, 118 Focus, 41 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 310, Strike 274, Speed 298 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed =================== D.11: Nightcrawler =================== D.11.a) Skills -------------- D.11.a.i - Divine Blades (Melee): Multiple sword melee attacks in quick succession. (Level 1): 11-15 physical dmg per attack, 10EP (Level 4): 20-25 physical dmg per attack, 14EP (Level 7): 30-36 physical dmg per attack, 18EP (Level 10): 40-46 physical dmg per attack, 23EP (Level 13): 49-57 physical dmg per attack, 27EP (Level 16): 59-68 physical dmg per attack, 32EP (Level 19): 69-78 physical dmg per attack, 36EP (Level 22): 78-80 physical dmg per attack, 40EP (Level 25): 88-100 physical dmg per attack, 45EP (Level 28): 98-110 physical dmg per attack, 49EP (Level 31): 107-121 physical dmg per attack, 54EP (Level 34): 117-131 physical dmg per attack, 58EP (Level 37): 127-142 physical dmg per attack, 63EP (Level 40): 136-153 physical dmg per attack, 67EP (Level 43): 146-163 physical dmg per attack, 71EP (Level 46): 156-174 physical dmg per attack, 76EP (Level 49): 165-185 physical dmg per attack, 80EP (Level 52): 175-195 physical dmg per attack, 85EP (Level 55): 185-206 physical dmg per attack, 89EP (Level 58): 195-217 physical dmg per attack, 94EP D.11.a.ii - Teleport (Special): Teleport to hard to reach locations or escape from combat. Increases to allow carrying allies. (Note: once purchased, you can use this power by pressing Jump in midair, you do not need to map this power to a power button. To carry an ally while teleporting, stand next to the ally and teleport toward the ally and you'll both make the jump.) (Level 1): 20 ft teleport range, 8EP (Level 4): 30 ft teleport range, 18EP (Level 8): 40 ft teleport range, carry allies, 29EP (Level 11): 50 ft teleport range, carry allies, 39EP (Level 15): 60 ft teleport range, carry allies, 50EP D.11.a.iii - Teleport Attack (Melee): Requires Level 7, Teleport. Teleport and perform a boosted melee attack. (Level 7): +200% dmg, 20EP (Level 10): +218% dmg, 25EP (Level 13): +236% dmg, 31EP (Level 16): +253% dmg, 36EP (Level 19): +271% dmg, 42EP (Level 22): +289% dmg, 47EP (Level 25): +306% dmg, 53EP (Level 28): +324% dmg, 59EP (Level 31): +342% dmg, 64EP (Level 34): +359% dmg, 70EP (Level 37): +377% dmg, 75EP (Level 40): +395% dmg, 81EP (Level 43): +412% dmg, 87EP (Level 46): +430% dmg, 92EP (Level 49): +448% dmg, 98EP (Level 52): +465% dmg, 103EP (Level 55): +483% dmg, 109EP (Level 58): +500% dmg, 115EP D.11.a.iv - Piercing Strike (Melee): Requires Level 21, Block. Sword attack that causes bleed damage. (Level 21): 101-114 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 34EP (Level 24): 114-128 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 38EP (Level 27): 127-142 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 43EP (Level 30): 140-157 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 48EP (Level 33): 153-171 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 53EP (Level 36): 166-186 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 58EP (Level 39): 179-200 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 63EP (Level 42): 193-215 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 68EP (Level 45): 206-229 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 73EP (Level 48): 219-244 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 78EP (Level 51): 232-258 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 83EP (Level 54): 245-273 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 88EP (Level 57): 258-287 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 93EP (Level 60): 272-302 bleed dmg over 4 seconds, 98EP D.11.a.v - Teleport Frenzy (Melee): Requires Level 28, Teleport. Rapidly teleports to attack multiple targets, stunning them. (Level 28): +230% dmg, 1.0 second stun, 2 attacks, 62EP (Level 31): +245% dmg, 1.4 second stun, 2 attacks, 69EP (Level 34): +259% dmg, 1.8 second stun, 2 attacks, 77EP (Level 37): +274% dmg, 2.3 second stun, 3 attacks, 85EP (Level 40): +288% dmg, 2.7 second stun, 3 attacks, 93EP (Level 43): +303% dmg, 3.1 second stun, 4 attacks, 101EP (Level 46): +318% dmg, 3.5 second stun, 4 attacks, 108EP (Level 49): +322% dmg, 3.9 second stun, 4 attacks, 116EP (Level 52): +347% dmg, 4.4 second stun, 5 attacks, 124EP (Level 55): +361% dmg, 4.8 second stun, 5 attacks, 132EP (Level 58): +375% dmg, 5.2 second stun, 6 attacks, 140EP D.11.a.vi - Sword Whirlwind (Melee): Requires Level 28, Piercing Strike. Spins around, attacking with swords. Move with analog stick as normal (press and hold). (Level 28): 43-50 physical dmg per attack, 64EP/s (Level 31): 47-54 physical dmg per attack, 71EP/s (Level 34): 51-59 physical dmg per attack, 78EP/s (Level 37): 55-63 physical dmg per attack, 85EP/s (Level 40): 59-68 physical dmg per attack, 92EP/s (Level 43): 64-73 physical dmg per attack, 99EP/s (Level 46): 68-77 physical dmg per attack, 106EP/s (Level 49): 72-82 physical dmg per attack, 113EP/s (Level 52): 76-86 physical dmg per attack, 120EP/s (Level 55): 80-91 physical dmg per attack, 127EP/s (Level 58): 85-96 physical dmg per attack, 134EP/s D.11.a.vii - Master of Chaos (Charge, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Teleports around, attacking each enemy up to a set number of times. (Level 15): +550% melee damage, 4 attacks (Level 20): +700% melee damage, 5 attacks (Level 25): +850% melee damage, 6 attacks (Level 30): +1000% melee damage, 7 attacks (Level 35): +1150% melee damage, 8 attacks (Level 40): +1300% melee damage, 9 attacks (Level 45): +1450% melee damage, 10 attacks D.11.a.viii - Disappearing Act (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Makes all allies invisible, and gives them a DEF and XP bonus. (Level 20): +15% DEF, +50% XP, 15 seconds (Level 25): +15% DEF, +50% XP, 22 seconds (Level 30): +15% DEF, +50% XP, 30 seconds (Level 35): +15% DEF, +50% XP, 37 seconds (Level 40): +15% DEF, +50% XP, 45 seconds D.11.a.ix - Worship (Boost): Requires Level 14. Nightcrawler prays, giving himself and all allies reduced power consumption. (Level 14): -10% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 100EP (Level 17): -11% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 118EP (Level 20): -13% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 137EP (Level 23): -15% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 156EP (Level 26): -17% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 175EP (Level 29): -19% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 194EP (Level 32): -21% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 213EP (Level 35): -23% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 232EP (Level 38): -24% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 251EP (Level 41): -26% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 270EP (Level 44): -28% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 289EP (Level 47): -30% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 308EP (Level 50): -32% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 327EP (Level 53): -34% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 346EP (Level 56): -36% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 365EP (Level 59): -37% EP cost for powers, 13 seconds, 384EP D.11.a.x - Shadow Master (Boost): Requires Level 14. Cloaks in the shadows, becoming hard for enemies to attack and defend against. (Level 14): +40% DEF, +11% ATK, 13 seconds, 100EP (Level 17): +50% DEF, +15% ATK, 15 seconds, 118EP (Level 20): +59% DEF, +20% ATK, 18 seconds, 137EP (Level 23): +68% DEF, +25% ATK, 21 seconds, 156EP (Level 26): +78% DEF, +29% ATK, 24 seconds, 175EP (Level 29): +87% DEF, +34% ATK, 27 seconds, 194EP (Level 32): +96% DEF, +38% ATK, 29 seconds, 213EP (Level 35): +106% DEF, +43% ATK, 32 seconds, 232EP (Level 38): +115% DEF, +48% ATK, 35 seconds, 251EP (Level 41): +125% DEF, +52% ATK, 38 seconds, 270EP (Level 44): +134% DEF, +57% ATK, 41 seconds, 289EP (Level 47): +143% DEF, +62% ATK, 43 seconds, 308EP (Level 50): +152% DEF, +66% ATK, 46 seconds, 327EP (Level 53): +162% DEF, +71% ATK, 49 seconds, 346EP (Level 56): +171% DEF, +76% ATK, 52 seconds, 365EP (Level 59): +180% DEF, +80% ATK, 55 seconds, 384EP D.11.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.11.a.xii - Sword Mastery (Passive): Boosts damage and chance for criticals with all sword attacks. (Level 1): +5% sword damage, +1% critical chance (Level 2): +9% sword damage, +1% critical chance (Level 4): +12% sword damage, +2% critical chance (Level 6): +15% sword damage, +2% critical chance (Level 8): +18% sword damage, +3% critical chance (Level 10): +22% sword damage, +3% critical chance (Level 12): +25% sword damage, +4% critical chance (Level 14): +28% sword damage, +4% critical chance (Level 16): +31% sword damage, +5% critical chance (Level 18): +34% sword damage, +5% critical chance (Level 20): +38% sword damage, +6% critical chance (Level 22): +41% sword damage, +6% critical chance (Level 24): +44% sword damage, +7% critical chance (Level 26): +47% sword damage, +7% critical chance (Level 28): +50% sword damage, +8% critical chance D.11.a.xiii - Teleport Mastery (Passive): Extra damage and increased chance for criticals to all teleport attacks. (Level 1): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 5): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 9): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 13): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 17): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 22): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 26): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 30): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 34): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 38): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 43): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 47): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 51): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 55): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 60): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.11.a.xiv - Uncanny Reflexes (Passive): Increases chance to dodge melee attacks. (Level 1): 5% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 2): 8% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 3): 11% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 5): 14% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 6): 17% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 7): 21% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 9): 24% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 10): 27% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 11): 30% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 13): 34% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 14): 37% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 15): 40% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 17): 43% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 18): 46% chance to dodge melee attacks (Level 20): 50% chance to dodge melee attacks D.11.a.xv - Leap of Faith (Passive): Requires Level 20. Chance that Nightcrawler will rescue friends from death as they die within range (once per minute). Does not occur while player controls Nightcrawler. (Level 20): 50% chance within 15 feet (Level 40): 75% chance within 37 feet (Level 60): 100% chance within 60 feet D.11.a.xvi - Critical Strike (Passive): Increase chance of criticals for melee attacks. (Level 1): +5% chance (Level 2): +7% chance (Level 3): +9% chance (Level 4): +11% chance (Level 5): +13% chance (Level 6): +15% chance (Level 7): +17% chance (Level 8): +19% chance (Level 9): +21% chance (Level 10): +23% chance (Level 11): +25% chance (Level 12): +27% chance (Level 13): +29% chance (Level 14): +31% chance (Level 15): +33% chance D.11.b) Commentary ------------------ If you build Nightcrawler correctly, you can almost beat the game with him solo. Yes, he's that good. Of course, he's not really so invaluable until you reach Level 28 and can pick up Teleport Frenzy--especially if you exploit the bug that keeps Frenzy from costing any energy if you don't have any points in Teleport Attack. Nightcrawler in a Frenzy is (almost) unstoppable. The only thing that will slow him down is--literally--a Slow effect (produced by some traps and enemies). The real beauty of Teleport Frenzy (and the Xtreme version, Master of Chaos) is that all the attacks will be directed against one target if there is only one target available. This makes both powers very useful against bosses. The problem with Frenzy is it is affected by the range of Teleport. If you have Teleport maxed out with the 60ft range, Nightcrawler might Frenzy clear into another area and trigger more enemies. You don't want that, so keep Teleport at 40ft or under. Kurt's sword skills are not quite as good as his teleport attacks, but they're still strong. Divine Blades is the best and stays that way. Though per attack it is less than Piercing Strike, if you can land all three or four attacks on one target, it is far more damaging. Also, since it's physical damage, not bleed damage, Divine Blades is extremely destructive-- great for taking out computer consoles and the like. Plus, all the damage happens now rather than several seconds into the future. That's less time your enemies spend hitting on you. Sword Whirlwind is not that good as Nightcrawler is hard to control while he's spinning and the power uses a lot of energy. And, if you're traveling with a knockback specialist like Storm or Jean, you won't hit anything anyway. A few points of Shadow Master can help Kurt early, but once you get Frenzy, no one's going to hit him anyway. Worship isn't that helpful of a boost, especially since it will drain so much of Nightcrawler's power. Buy a rank of Leap of Faith if you will be leaving Kurt on AI control, otherwise, don't bother. Critical Strike is a necessity to pump up the damage from the teleport attacks. Buy: * Divine Blades: keep maxed early, and throw some more points in later * Teleport: two or three ranks at most * Teleport Frenzy: keep maxed * Master of Chaos: keep maxed * Shadow Master: few points here and there * Sword Mastery: lots of points early, fewer late in the game * Teleport Mastery: keep maxed * Uncanny Reflexes: keep maxed * Leap of Faith: one point if the computer will be controlling Kurt * Critical Strike: keep maxed Don't Buy: * Teleport Attack: Frenzy is more useful, and you can exploit a bug if you don't buy Attack * Piercing Strike: Bleed damage just isn't that useful * Sword Whirlwind: Too expensive for the benefit * Disappearing Act: Not very useful * Worship: short-lived, costs too much, not much benefit * Block: don't need it AI Power: * Divine Blades early, Teleport Frenzy late Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 12 Focus, 20 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 69 Body, 37 Focus, 118 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 298, Focus 272, Strike 342, Speed 284 Build: If you are not going to exploit Teleport Frenzy: * 1/3 Focus * 1/3 Strike * 1/6 each Body and Speed If you are going to exploit Teleport Frenzy: * 1/2 Strike * 1/4 Focus * 1/8 each Body and Speed ================== D.12: Professor X ================== To use Prof X, you must collect all the Danger Room discs and beat all the Danger Room scenarios. You only need to beat the scenarios (i.e. earn the Titanium Award), you don't have to beat the optional Award requirements (Adamantium and Vibranium). D.12.a) Skills -------------- D.12.a.i - Cleave (Melee): Swing a massive sword causing damage, and a chance for a Deadly Strike (1/3 instant HP loss) (Level 1): 88-147 physical damage, 16% chance, 12 EP (Level 4): 96-160 physical damage, 16% chance, 18 EP (Level 7): 103-173 physical damage, 17% chance, 24 EP (Level 10): 111-186 physical damage, 18% chance, 30 EP (Level 13): 118-198 physical damage, 19% chance, 36 EP (Level 16): 126-211 physical damage, 19% chance, 42 EP (Level 19): 133-224 physical damage, 20% chance, 48 EP (Level 22): 141-236 physical damage, 21% chance, 54 EP (Level 25): 149-249 physical damage, 21% chance, 60 EP (Level 28): 156-262 physical damage, 22% chance, 66 EP (Level 31): 164-275 physical damage, 23% chance, 72 EP (Level 34): 171-287 physical damage, 24% chance, 78 EP (Level 37): 179-300 physical damage, 24% chance, 84 EP (Level 40): 186-313 physical damage, 25% chance, 90 EP (Level 43): 194-325 physical damage, 26% chance, 96 EP (Level 46): 201-338 physical damage, 27% chance, 102 EP (Level 49): 209-351 physical damage, 27% chance, 108 EP (Level 52): 217-364 physical damage, 28% chance, 114 EP (Level 55): 224-376 physical damage, 29% chance, 120 EP (Level 58): 232-389 physical damage, 30% chance, 126 EP D.12.a.ii - Crushing Ego (Blast): Radial burst of mental energy that holds enemies four seconds, causing bleed damage during that time (Level 7): 11-15 mental dmg, 3-5 bleed dmg, 28 EP (Level 10): 15-19 mental dmg, 4-7 bleed dmg, 36 EP (Level 13): 19-23 mental dmg, 6-9 bleed dmg, 44 EP (Level 16): 23-28 mental dmg, 8-11 bleed dmg, 52 EP (Level 19): 27-32 mental dmg, 10-13 bleed dmg, 60 EP (Level 22): 31-36 mental dmg, 12-15 bleed dmg, 68 EP (Level 25): 35-41 mental dmg, 13-17 bleed dmg, 76 EP (Level 28): 39-45 mental dmg, 15-19 bleed dmg, 84 EP (Level 31): 43-49 mental dmg, 17-21 bleed dmg, 92 EP (Level 34): 47-54 mental dmg, 19-23 bleed dmg, 100 EP (Level 37): 51-58 mental dmg, 21-25 bleed dmg, 108 EP (Level 40): 55-62 mental dmg, 23-27 bleed dmg, 116 EP (Level 43): 59-67 mental dmg, 24-29 bleed dmg, 124 EP (Level 46): 63-71 mental dmg, 26-31 bleed dmg, 132 EP (Level 49): 67-75 mental dmg, 28-33 bleed dmg, 140 EP (Level 52): 71-80 mental dmg, 30-35 bleed dmg, 148 EP (Level 55): 75-84 mental dmg, 32-37 bleed dmg, 156 EP (Level 58): 79-89 mental dmg, 34-40 bleed dmg, 164 EP D.12.a.iii - Psychic Storm (Special): Press and hold power. Lightning chains from Professor X's body to nearby enemies (energy damage). (Level 21): 30-36 dmg primary, 17-22 dmg chain, 60 EP/sec (Level 24): 34-40 dmg primary, 20-25 dmg chain, 68 EP/sec (Level 27): 38-44 dmg primary, 24-29 dmg chain, 76 EP/sec (Level 30): 42-49 dmg primary, 27-33 dmg chain, 85 EP/sec (Level 33): 46-53 dmg primary, 31-37 dmg chain, 93 EP/sec (Level 36): 50-57 dmg primary, 34-41 dmg chain, 102 EP/sec (Level 39): 54-62 dmg primary, 38-45 dmg chain, 110 EP/sec (Level 42): 58-66 dmg primary, 41-48 dmg chain, 119 EP/sec (Level 45): 62-71 dmg primary, 45-52 dmg chain, 127 EP/sec (Level 48): 66-75 dmg primary, 48-56 dmg chain, 136 EP/sec (Level 51): 70-79 dmg primary, 52-60 dmg chain, 144 EP/sec (Level 54): 74-84 dmg primary, 55-64 dmg chain, 153 EP/sec (Level 57): 78-88 dmg primary, 59-68 dmg chain, 161 EP/sec (Level 60): 82-93 dmg primary, 63-72 dmg chain, 170 EP/sec D.12.a.iv - Psychic Shock (Special, Xtreme): Resurrects nearby fallen allies and enemies. Resurrected enemies become allies for a time, then expire. (Level 15): 15% of HP restored, 13 seconds for enemies (Level 20): 25% of HP restored, 16 seconds for enemies (Level 25): 35% of HP restored, 19 seconds for enemies (Level 30): 45% of HP restored, 23 seconds for enemies (Level 35): 55% of HP restored, 26 seconds for enemies (Level 40): 65% of HP restored, 29 seconds for enemies (Level 45): 75% of HP restored, 33 seconds for enemies D.12.a.v - Telepathic Link (Boost): Links to the minds of all teammates, increasing ATK and Damage (Level 14): +5% damage all attacks, +21% ATK, 13 seconds, 132 EP (Level 17): +7% damage all attacks, +30% ATK, 15 seconds, 157 EP (Level 20): +9% damage all attacks, +39% ATK, 18 seconds, 183 EP (Level 23): +11% damage all attacks, +49% ATK, 21 seconds, 208 EP (Level 26): +13% damage all attacks, +58% ATK, 24 seconds, 234 EP (Level 29): +15% damage all attacks, +67% ATK, 27 seconds, 260 EP (Level 32): +17% damage all attacks, +76% ATK, 29 seconds, 285 EP (Level 35): +19% damage all attacks, +86% ATK, 32 seconds, 311 EP (Level 38): +20% damage all attacks, +95% ATK, 35 seconds, 336 EP (Level 41): +22% damage all attacks, +104% ATK, 38 seconds, 362 EP (Level 44): +24% damage all attacks, +114% ATK, 41 seconds, 388 EP (Level 47): +26% damage all attacks, +123% ATK, 43 seconds, 413 EP (Level 50): +28% damage all attacks, +132% ATK, 46 seconds, 439 EP (Level 53): +30% damage all attacks, +142% ATK, 49 seconds, 464 EP (Level 56): +32% damage all attacks, +151% ATK, 52 seconds, 490 EP (Level 59): +34% damage all attacks, +160% ATK, 55 seconds, 516 EP D.12.a.vi - Reveal Intent (Passive): Increases Professor X's mental insight, increasing his DEF (Level 14): +15% DEF (Level 15): +23% DEF (Level 16): +30% DEF (Level 18): +37% DEF (Level 19): +45% DEF (Level 20): +52% DEF (Level 22): +59% DEF (Level 23): +67% DEF (Level 26): +81% DEF (Level 27): +88% DEF (Level 28): +96% DEF (Level 30): +103% DEF (Level 31): +110% DEF (Level 33): +118% DEF D.12.a.vii - Clairvoyance (Passive): Increase movement speed and reduce damage taken (Level 21): +9% movement speed, -5% damage taken (Level 22): +12% movement speed, -6% damage taken (Level 23): +14% movement speed, -7% damage taken (Level 25): +18% movement speed, -9% damage taken (Level 26): +21% movement speed, -10% damage taken (Level 27): +24% movement speed, -11% damage taken (Level 29): +26% movement speed, -13% damage taken (Level 30): +29% movement speed, -14% damage taken (Level 31): +33% movement speed, -15% damage taken (Level 33): +36% movement speed, -17% damage taken (Level 34): +38% movement speed, -18% damage taken (Level 35): +41% movement speed, -19% damage taken (Level 37): +45% movement speed, -48% damage taken (Level 38): +48% movement speed, -22% damage taken (Level 40): +50% movement speed, -24% damage taken D.12.a.viii - Leadership (Passive): Increases combo XP bonus to any combo done while on team, and increases chance for critical strike for whole team (Level 1): +2% critical strike, +9% combo XP (Level 2): +2% critical strike, +14% combo XP (Level 3): +3% critical strike, +21% combo XP (Level 4): +3% critical strike, +26% combo XP (Level 5): +4% critical strike, +33% combo XP (Level 6): +4% critical strike, +38% combo XP (Level 7): +5% critical strike, +45% combo XP (Level 8): +5% critical strike, +50% combo XP (Level 9): +6% critical strike, +56% combo XP (Level 10): +6% critical strike, +63% combo XP (Level 11): +7% critical strike, +68% combo XP (Level 12): +7% critical strike, +75% combo XP (Level 13): +8% critical strike, +80% combo XP (Level 14): +8% critical strike, +87% combo XP (Level 15): +9% critical strike, +92% combo XP D.12.a.ix - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.12.b) Commentary ------------------ For a cripple, Prof X sure moves fast. Xavier is one of the fastest movers on the team, and his Clairvoyance skill only increases that. Since the party essentially moves at the rate of the player-controlled character, using Prof X with Clairvoyance will have you skipping through maps in no time at all. Top it off with a small, but decent collection of offensive powers and Prof X is no slouch. Buy: * Cleave: best offensive power * Psychic Shock: resurrects enemies and allies * Telepathic Link: good boost for team * Clairvoyance: makes an already fast character even faster * Leadership: for that little extra leveling * Mutant Master: to keep him spamming powers Don't Buy * Anything else Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 41 Body, 118 Focus, 41 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 272, Focus 336, Strike 272, Speed 294 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed =========== D.13: Pyro =========== Pyro is available only in the PC version of XML2. He does not need to be unlocked. D.13.a) Skills -------------- D.13.a.i - Burn (Blast) D.13.a.ii - Breath of Fire (Special) D.13.a.iii - Fiery Charge (Projectile): Requires Level 7, Burn. D.13.a.iv - Flaming Pillar (Radial): Requires Level 7, Breath of Fire. D.13.a.v - Fire Bats (Projectile): Requires Level 14, Fiery Charge. D.13.a.vi - Fire Blade (Melee): Requires Level 21, Breath of Fire. D.13.a.vii - Fire Blast (Projectile): Requires Level 21, Fire Bats. D.13.a.viii - Wildfire (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. D.13.a.ix - Fire it Up (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. D.13.a.x - Torch Fury (Boost): Requires Level 14. D.13.a.xi - Flame Shield (Boost): Requires Level 28, Torch Fury. D.13.a.xii - Flame Mastery (Passive) D.13.a.xiii - Elemental Combat (Passive) D.13.a.xiv - Scorch (Passive) D.13.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive): Requires Level 7. Pyro is an exact duplicate of Sunfire, with the exception Pyro does not have the Flight ability. Otherwise, their skills are the same so they will not be reproduced here. D.13.b) Commentary ------------------ See Sunfire's Commentary. ============ D.14: Rogue ============ D.14.a) Skills -------------- D.14.a.i - Smash (Melee): Increased melee punch with knockback. (Level 1): +250% physical damage, 40 knockback, 8EP (Level 4): +280% physical damage, 70 knockback, 11EP (Level 7): +310% physical damage, 101 knockback, 15EP (Level 10): +341% physical damage, 131 knockback, 18EP (Level 13): +370% physical damage, 162 knockback, 22EP (Level 16): +400% physical damage, 192 knockback, 25EP (Level 19): +430% physical damage, 223 knockback, 29EP (Level 22): +460% physical damage, 253 knockback, 33EP (Level 25): +491% physical damage, 284 knockback, 36EP (Level 28): +520% physical damage, 314 knockback, 40EP (Level 31): +550% physical damage, 345 knockback, 43EP (Level 34): +580% physical damage, 375 knockback, 47EP (Level 37): +610% physical damage, 406 knockback, 50EP (Level 40): +641% physical damage, 436 knockback, 54EP (Level 43): +670% physical damage, 467 knockback, 58EP (Level 46): +700% physical damage, 497 knockback, 61EP (Level 49): +731% physical damage, 528 knockback, 65EP (Level 52): +760% physical damage, 558 knockback, 68EP (Level 55): +790% physical damage, 589 knockback, 72EP (Level 58): +820% physical damage, 620 knockback, 76EP D.14.a.ii - Bedazzle (Debuff): Baits nearby enemies into attacking you while lowering their fighting abilities for a time. (Level 1): -10% ATK/DEF, 7 seconds, 32EP (Level 4): -12% ATK/DEF, 7 seconds, 46EP (Level 7): -14% ATK/DEF, 8 seconds, 60EP (Level 10): -16% ATK/DEF, 9 seconds, 74EP (Level 13): -18% ATK/DEF, 9 seconds, 89EP (Level 16): -21% ATK/DEF, 10 seconds, 103EP (Level 19): -23% ATK/DEF, 11 seconds, 117EP (Level 22): -25% ATK/DEF, 12 seconds, 132EP (Level 25): -27% ATK/DEF, 12 seconds, 146EP (Level 28): -29% ATK/DEF, 13 seconds, 160EP (Level 31): -32% ATK/DEF, 14 seconds, 175EP (Level 34): -34% ATK/DEF, 15 seconds, 189EP (Level 37): -36% ATK/DEF, 15 seconds, 203EP (Level 40): -38% ATK/DEF, 16 seconds, 218EP (Level 43): -40% ATK/DEF, 17 seconds, 232EP (Level 46): -43% ATK/DEF, 18 seconds, 246EP (Level 49): -45% ATK/DEF, 18 seconds, 261EP (Level 52): -47% ATK/DEF, 19 seconds, 275EP (Level 55): -49% ATK/DEF, 20 seconds, 289EP (Level 58): -52% ATK/DEF, 21 seconds, 304EP D.14.a.iii - Power Theft (Special): Requires Level 7, Smash. Steals a power from the target (if possible) and stuns them. (Level 7): +200% stolen power dmg, 13 sec steal, 1 sec stun, 14EP (Level 10): +221% stolen power dmg, 15 sec steal, 1 sec stun, 17EP (Level 13): +242% stolen power dmg, 17 sec steal, 1 sec stun, 21EP (Level 16): +262% stolen power dmg, 20 sec steal, 1 sec stun, 24EP (Level 19): +283% stolen power dmg, 22 sec steal, 1 sec stun, 28EP (Level 22): +303% stolen power dmg, 25 sec steal, 2 sec stun, 32EP (Level 25): +324% stolen power dmg, 27 sec steal, 2 sec stun, 35EP (Level 28): +345% stolen power dmg, 30 sec steal, 2 sec stun, 39EP (Level 31): +365% stolen power dmg, 32 sec steal, 2 sec stun, 43EP (Level 34): +386% stolen power dmg, 35 sec steal, 3 sec stun, 46EP (Level 37): +406% stolen power dmg, 37 sec steal, 3 sec stun, 50EP (Level 40): +427% stolen power dmg, 40 sec steal, 3 sec stun, 54EP (Level 43): +448% stolen power dmg, 42 sec steal, 3 sec stun, 57EP (Level 46): +468% stolen power dmg, 45 sec steal, 4 sec stun, 61EP (Level 49): +489% stolen power dmg, 47 sec steal, 4 sec stun, 65EP (Level 52): +509% stolen power dmg, 50 sec steal, 4 sec stun, 68EP (Level 55): +530% stolen power dmg, 52 sec steal, 4 sec stun, 72EP (Level 58): +550% stolen power dmg, 55 sec steal, 5 sec stun, 76EP D.14.a.iv - Energy Overflow (Radial): Requires Level 14, Power Theft. Releases built up energy in a 180 degree forward arc. (Level 14): 34-40 energy damage, 24EP (Level 17): 39-46 energy damage, 28EP (Level 20): 45-52 energy damage, 32EP (Level 23): 51-59 energy damage, 36EP (Level 26): 57-65 energy damage, 40EP (Level 29): 63-71 energy damage, 44EP (Level 32): 68-78 energy damage, 48EP (Level 35): 74-84 energy damage, 52EP (Level 38): 80-90 energy damage, 56EP (Level 41): 86-97 energy damage, 60EP (Level 44): 92-103 energy damage, 64EP (Level 47): 97-109 energy damage, 68EP (Level 50): 103-116 energy damage, 72EP (Level 53): 109-122 energy damage, 76EP (Level 56): 115-128 energy damage, 80EP (Level 59): 121-135 energy damage, 84EP D.14.a.v - Torpedo Strike (Charge): Requires Level 21. Lunges forward and attacks in a torpedo fashion knocking enemies back. (Level 21): +450% physical damage, 28EP (Level 24): +481% physical damage, 32EP (Level 27): +512% physical damage, 36EP (Level 30): +543% physical damage, 40EP (Level 33): +574% physical damage, 44EP (Level 36): +604% physical damage, 48EP (Level 39): +635% physical damage, 52EP (Level 42): +666% physical damage, 56EP (Level 45): +697% physical damage, 60EP (Level 48): +727% physical damage, 64EP (Level 51): +758% physical damage, 68EP (Level 54): +789% physical damage, 72EP (Level 57): +820% physical damage, 76EP (Level 60): +850% physical damage, 80EP D.14.a.vi - Tremor (Melee): Requires Level 28, Torpedo Strike. Leaps into the air and comes down hard with a smash attack. (Level 28): +230% physical damage, 1 second stun, 52EP (Level 31): +245% physical damage, 1 second stun, 57EP (Level 34): +258% physical damage, 1 second stun, 63EP (Level 37): +272% physical damage, 2 second stun, 69EP (Level 40): +286% physical damage, 2 second stun, 75EP (Level 43): +300% physical damage, 3 second stun, 81EP (Level 46): +314% physical damage, 3 second stun, 86EP (Level 49): +328% physical damage, 3 second stun, 92EP (Level 52): +343% physical damage, 4 second stun, 98EP (Level 55): +356% physical damage, 4 second stun, 104EP (Level 58): +370% physical damage, 5 second stun, 110EP D.14.a.vii - Manic Slam (Charge, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Saps EP from all enemies, stuns them, and prevents them from using their powers for a time. (Level 15): 85-96 physical damage, 25% of damage as EP, 5 second stun, 5 seconds w/o powers (Level 20): 117-131 physical damage, 37% of damage as EP, 6 second stun, 5 seconds w/o powers (Level 25): 149-167 physical damage, 50% of damage as EP, 8 second stun, 6 seconds w/o powers (Level 30): 182-202 physical damage, 62% of damage as EP, 10 second stun, 7 seconds w/o powers (Level 35): 214-238 physical damage, 75% of damage as EP, 11 second stun, 8 seconds w/o powers (Level 40): 246-273 physical damage, 87% of damage as EP, 13 second stun, 9 seconds w/o powers (Level 45): 279-309 physical damage, 100% of damage as EP, 15 second stun, 10 seconds w/o powers D.14.a.viii - Reflective Aura (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Deflects all damage taken back onto enemies for a time. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 21): 17 seconds (Level 22): 19 seconds (Level 24): 21 seconds (Level 25): 23 seconds (Level 27): 25 seconds (Level 28): 27 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 31): 32 seconds (Level 32): 34 seconds (Level 34): 36 seconds (Level 35): 38 seconds (Level 37): 40 seconds (Level 38): 42 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.14.a.ix - Heal (Boost): Requires Level 14, Bedazzle. Raises HP regeneration rate for the whole party for a time and instantly removes any harmful effects at the cost of 10% of her own HP. (Level 14): +1% HP/s, 13 seconds, 84EP (Level 17): +1% HP/s, 15 seconds, 98EP (Level 20): +1% HP/s, 18 seconds, 113EP (Level 23): +1% HP/s, 21 seconds, 128EP (Level 26): +1% HP/s, 24 seconds, 143EP (Level 29): +2% HP/s, 27 seconds, 158EP (Level 32): +2% HP/s, 29 seconds, 173EP (Level 35): +2% HP/s, 32 seconds, 188EP (Level 38): +2% HP/s, 35 seconds, 203EP (Level 41): +2% HP/s, 38 seconds, 218EP (Level 44): +3% HP/s, 41 seconds, 233EP (Level 47): +3% HP/s, 43 seconds, 248EP (Level 50): +3% HP/s, 46 seconds, 263EP (Level 53): +3% HP/s, 49 seconds, 278EP (Level 56): +3% HP/s, 52 seconds, 293EP (Level 59): +4% HP/s, 55 seconds, 308EP D.14.a.x - Southern Shout (Boost): Requires Level 28, Heal. Increases HP and EP maximums of entire team for a time. (Level 28): +21% max HP/EP, 45 seconds, 144EP (Level 31): +21% max HP/EP, 52 seconds, 160EP (Level 34): +22% max HP/EP, 60 seconds, 176EP (Level 37): +23% max HP/EP, 67 seconds, 192EP (Level 40): +24% max HP/EP, 75 seconds, 208EP (Level 43): +25% max HP/EP, 82 seconds, 224EP (Level 46): +25% max HP/EP, 90 seconds, 240EP (Level 49): +26% max HP/EP, 97 seconds, 256EP (Level 52): +27% max HP/EP, 105 seconds, 272EP (Level 55): +28% max HP/EP, 112 seconds, 288EP (Level 58): +28% max HP/EP, 120 seconds, 304EP D.14.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.14.a.xii - Hardened (Passive): Increases DEF. (Level 1): +11% DEF (Level 5): +17% DEF (Level 9): +23% DEF (Level 13): +30% DEF (Level 17): +36% DEF (Level 22): +43% DEF (Level 26): +49% DEF (Level 30): +55% DEF (Level 34): +62% DEF (Level 38): +68% DEF (Level 43): +75% DEF (Level 47): +81% DEF (Level 51): +88% DEF (Level 55): +94% DEF (Level 60): +100% DEF D.14.a.xiii - Prism Shield (Passive): Requires Level 21. Passive ability that adds to resistances. (Level 21): +5% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 22): +9% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 23): +12% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 24): +16% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 25): +20% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 26): +24% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 27): +28% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 28): +32% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 29): +36% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 30): +40% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 31): +44% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 32): +48% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 33): +52% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 34): +56% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage (Level 35): +60% resistance to elemental, mental and energy damage D.14.a.xiv - Critical Strike (Passive): Increase chance of criticals for melee attacks. (Level 1): +5% chance (Level 2): +7% chance (Level 3): +9% chance (Level 4): +11% chance (Level 5): +13% chance (Level 6): +15% chance (Level 7): +17% chance (Level 8): +19% chance (Level 9): +21% chance (Level 10): +23% chance (Level 11): +25% chance (Level 12): +27% chance (Level 13): +29% chance (Level 14): +31% chance (Level 15): +33% chance D.14.a.xv - Might (Ability): Increases lifting strength and destruction level of melee attacks. (Level 1): Lift heavy objects, damage reinforced walls and objects (Level 5): Lift massive objects, damage reinforced walls and objects D.14.a.xvi - Flight (Ability): Allows flying and improves mastery over it. (Level 1): 10 EP/s (Level 2): 8 EP/s (Level 3): 6 EP/s (Level 4): 4 EP/s (Level 5): 3 EP/s D.14.b) Commentary ------------------ Well, there's really not a lot to like here. Rogue is slow, does less damage than other tanks, has some completely useless skills and one skill that could be useful but is glitched so you don't ever want to touch it. About all Rogue can do is be a Mighty character that can also fly, which is useful in a couple of situations. And, once you unlock Iron Man, he can do the same thing. Smash is Rogue's only decent offensive power. Power Theft isn't as useful as Rogue's power stealing skill from XML1 and, considering the number of non-mutants you face in the game, it's of limited usefulness. Manic Slam and Reflective Aura are good Xtremes, but RA takes a lot of skill points to level up. Heal is glitched. While it is supposed to remove harmful effects (debuffs), it also removes beneficial effects (buffs), so you can't use it. Southern Shout is OK, but Hardened and Prism Shield are not that great--you can get better boosts from equipment. Buy: * Smash: only good offensive power, keep maxed * Tremor: stun effect gives you some crowd control ability * Manic Slam: useful against mobs of mutants, especially rejuvenators * Reflective Aura: basically makes Rogue invincible * Southern Shout: good boost for the team * Critical Strike: get more mileage from your attacks * Might * Flight: just one rank Don't Buy: * Bedazzle: debuffs aren't any good * Power Theft: doesn't work as well as in XML1 * Heal: glitch causes it to remove buffs from team * Hardened/Prism Shield: get better boosts from equipment Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 8 Focus, 24 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 69 Body, 8 Focus, 147 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 298, Focus 255, Strike 310, Speed 274 Build: * 1/2 Strike * 1/4 Speed * 1/8 each Body and Focus ================= D.15: Sabretooth ================= Sabretooth is available only in the PC version of XML2. He does not need to be unlocked. D.15.a) Skills -------------- D.15.a.i - Talon Slice (Melee) D.15.a.ii - Talon Slash (Melee): Requires Level 7, Talon Slice D.15.a.iii - Bleeding Talons (Melee): Requires Level 14, Talon Slice D.15.a.iv - Talon Rage (Melee): Requires Level 21, Talon Slash D.15.a.v - Deadly Lunge (Charge): Requires Level 28, Bleeding Talons D.15.a.vi - Talon Fury (Melee): Requires Level 28, Talon Rage D.15.a.vii - Slash and Bash (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15 D.15.a.viii - Regeneration Overdrive (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20 D.15.a.ix - Feral Rampage (Boost) D.15.a.x - Roar (Debuff): Requires Level 14, Feral Rampage D.15.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7 D.15.a.xii - Talon Mastery (Passive) D.15.a.xiii - Enhanced Senses (Passive) D.15.a.xiv - Strong Willed (Passive) D.15.a.xv - Regeneration (Passive) D.15.a.xvi - Might (Ability) All Sabretooth's skills are exact duplicates of Wolverine's skills, so they'll not be reproduced here. The only difference between the two is Sabretooth does not begin the game with a point in Talon Slice as Wolverine does Feral Slash. Thus, Sabretooth must be increased to level 2 in order to use any powers. Otherwise, Sabretooth is just Wolverine with a different character model and voice actor. D.15.b) Commentary ------------------ See Wolverine's Commentary. ==================== D.16: Scarlet Witch ==================== D.16.a) Skills -------------- D.16.a.i - Misfortune (Boost): Requires Reality Shift. Causes enemy attacks to backfire, reflecting a percentage of damage back on themselves. (Level 1): 200% damage reflected, 74EP (Level 1): 228% damage reflected, 82EP (Level 1): 256% damage reflected, 90EP (Level 1): 284% damage reflected, 98EP (Level 1): 312% damage reflected, 106EP (Level 1): 340% damage reflected, 114EP (Level 1): 368% damage reflected, 122EP (Level 1): 396% damage reflected, 130EP (Level 1): 424% damage reflected, 138EP (Level 1): 452% damage reflected, 146EP (Level 1): 480% damage reflected, 155EP D.16.a.ii - Hex Bolt (Projectile): Fire a single hex-bolt. (Level 1): 11-15 energy damage, 16EP (Level 4): 20-25 energy damage, 21EP (Level 7): 30-36 energy damage, 27EP (Level 10): 40-46 energy damage, 33EP (Level 13): 49-57 energy damage, 39EP (Level 16): 59-68 energy damage, 45EP (Level 19): 69-78 energy damage, 51EP (Level 22): 78-89 energy damage, 57EP (Level 25): 88-100 energy damage, 63EP (Level 28): 98-110 energy damage, 69EP (Level 31): 107-121 energy damage, 74EP (Level 34): 117-131 energy damage, 80EP (Level 37): 127-142 energy damage, 86EP (Level 40): 136-153 energy damage, 92EP (Level 43): 146-163 energy damage, 98EP (Level 46): 156-174 energy damage, 104EP (Level 49): 165-185 energy damage, 110EP (Level 52): 175-195 energy damage, 116EP (Level 55): 185-206 energy damage, 122EP (Level 58): 195-217 energy damage, 128EP D.16.a.iii - Combustion (Radial): Requires Level 7. Use probability to spontaneously combust surrounding enemies and objects. (Level 7): 30-36 physical damage, 24EP (Level 10): 39-46 physical damage, 30EP (Level 13): 49-57 physical damage, 36EP (Level 16): 59-67 physical damage, 42EP (Level 19): 68-78 physical damage, 48EP (Level 22): 78-89 physical damage, 54EP (Level 25): 88-99 physical damage, 60EP (Level 28): 97-110 physical damage, 66EP (Level 31): 107-121 physical damage, 72EP (Level 34): 117-131 physical damage, 78EP (Level 37): 127-142 physical damage, 84EP (Level 40): 136-153 physical damage, 90EP (Level 43): 146-163 physical damage, 96EP (Level 46): 156-174 physical damage, 102EP (Level 49): 165-185 physical damage, 108EP (Level 52): 175-195 physical damage, 114EP (Level 55): 185-206 physical damage, 120EP (Level 58): 195-217 physical damage, 126EP D.16.a.iv - Reality Shift (Special): Requires Level 14, Combustion. Launch a hex bolt that has a chance to turn enemy into a crate with something good inside. (Level 14): 53-61 energy damage, 10% chance, 36EP (Level 17): 62-71 energy damage, 10% chance, 42EP (Level 20): 72-82 energy damage, 11% chance, 48EP (Level 23): 82-92 energy damage, 12% chance, 54EP (Level 26): 91-103 energy damage, 12% chance, 61EP (Level 29): 101-114 energy damage, 13% chance, 67EP (Level 32): 111-124 energy damage, 14% chance, 73EP (Level 35): 120-135 energy damage, 14% chance, 79EP (Level 38): 130-145 energy damage, 15% chance, 86EP (Level 41): 140-156 energy damage, 16% chance, 92EP (Level 44): 149-167 energy damage, 16% chance, 98EP (Level 47): 159-177 energy damage, 17% chance, 104EP (Level 50): 169-188 energy damage, 18% chance, 111EP (Level 53): 178-198 energy damage, 18% chance, 117EP (Level 56): 188-209 energy damage, 19% chance, 123EP (Level 59): 198-220 energy damage, 20% chance, 130EP D.16.a.v - Hex Locked (Projectile): Requires Level 21, Hex Bolt. Fire several hex-bolts with a chance to cause a deadly strike (1/3 instant health loss). (Level 21): 43-50 energy damage, 1 hex-bolt, 16% chance, 52EP (Level 24): 49-56 energy damage, 1 hex-bolt, 17% chance, 59EP (Level 27): 55-63 energy damage, 1 hex-bolt, 18% chance, 66EP (Level 30): 61-69 energy damage, 1 hex-bolt, 19% chance, 73EP (Level 33): 67-76 energy damage, 2 hex-bolts, 20% chance, 80EP (Level 36): 73-82 energy damage, 2 hex-bolts, 21% chance, 88EP (Level 39): 79-89 energy damage, 2 hex-bolts, 22% chance, 95EP (Level 42): 85-95 energy damage, 3 hex-bolts, 23% chance, 102EP (Level 45): 91-102 energy damage, 3 hex-bolts, 24% chance, 109EP (Level 48): 97-108 energy damage, 3 hex-bolts, 25% chance, 117EP (Level 51): 103-115 energy damage, 4 hex-bolts, 26% chance, 124EP (Level 54): 109-121 energy damage, 4 hex-bolts, 27% chance, 131EP (Level 57): 115-128 energy damage, 4 hex-bolts, 29% chance, 138EP (Level 60): 121-135 energy damage, 5 hex-bolts, 30% chance, 146EP D.16.a.vi - Hex Explosion (Projectile): Requires Level 28, Hex Locked. Fire a hex-bolt which causes nearby objects to explode violently. (Level 28): 69-79 initial energy dmg, 37-43 explosion energy dmg, 82EP (Level 31): 76-86 initial energy dmg, 45-51 explosion energy dmg, 90EP (Level 34): 83-94 initial energy dmg, 53-60 explosion energy dmg, 99EP (Level 37): 90-102 initial energy dmg, 61-69 explosion energy dmg, 108EP (Level 40): 97-110 initial energy dmg, 69-78 explosion energy dmg, 117EP (Level 43): 104-118 initial energy dmg, 77-87 explosion energy dmg, 126EP (Level 46): 111-125 initial energy dmg, 85-96 explosion energy dmg, 134EP (Level 49): 118-133 initial energy dmg, 93-105 explosion energy dmg, 143EP (Level 52): 125-141 initial energy dmg, 101-114 explosion energy dmg, 152EP (Level 55): 132-149 initial energy dmg, 109-123 explosion energy dmg, 161EP (Level 58): 140-157 initial energy dmg, 117-132 explosion energy dmg, 170EP D.16.a.vii - Anarchy Assault (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Unleash Magick bursts with a random damage type, with a chance to convert enemies for a time. (Level 15): 85-96 damage, 8% chance to convert, 20 sec conversion (Level 20): 117-131 damage, 15% chance to convert, 22 sec conversion (Level 25): 149-167 damage, 22% chance to convert, 24 sec conversion (Level 30): 182-202 damage, 29% chance to convert, 27 sec conversion (Level 35): 214-238 damage, 36% chance to convert, 29 sec conversion (Level 40): 246-273 damage, 43% chance to convert, 31 sec conversion (Level 45): 279-309 damage, 50% chance to convert, 34 sec conversion D.16.a.viii - Revitalize (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Restore full HP for entire party, and raise max HP. (Level 20): +25% max HP, 15 seconds (Level 25): +25% max HP, 22 seconds (Level 30): +25% max HP, 30 seconds (Level 35): +25% max HP, 37 seconds (Level 40): +25% max HP, 45 seconds D.16.a.ix - Probability Syphon (Boost): Each team member absorbs 20% of inflicted damage into EP. (Level 1): 13 seconds, 60EP (Level 4): 15 seconds, 83EP (Level 7): 17 seconds, 107EP (Level 10): 19 seconds, 131EP (Level 13): 21 seconds, 155EP (Level 16): 24 seconds, 178EP (Level 19): 26 seconds, 202EP (Level 22): 28 seconds, 226EP (Level 25): 30 seconds, 250EP (Level 28): 32 seconds, 274EP (Level 31): 35 seconds, 297EP (Level 34): 37 seconds, 321EP (Level 37): 39 seconds, 345EP (Level 40): 41 seconds, 369EP (Level 43): 43 seconds, 393EP (Level 46): 46 seconds, 416EP (Level 49): 48 seconds, 440EP (Level 52): 50 seconds, 464EP (Level 55): 52 seconds, 488EP (Level 58): 55 seconds, 512EP D.16.a.x - Amplify Luck (Boost): Requires Level 7, Probability Syphon. Amplify entire team's luck, increasing damage and chance of critical hits. (Level 7): +5% damage, +5% chance of critical hit, 13 seconds, 96EP (Level 10): +6% damage, +6% chance of critical hit, 15 seconds, 120EP (Level 13): +7% damage, +6% chance of critical hit, 17 seconds, 144EP (Level 16): +8% damage, +7% chance of critical hit, 20 seconds, 169EP (Level 19): +9% damage, +7% chance of critical hit, 22 seconds, 193EP (Level 22): +10% damage, +8% chance of critical hit, 25 seconds, 218EP (Level 25): +10% damage, +8% chance of critical hit, 27 seconds, 242EP (Level 28): +11% damage, +8% chance of critical hit, 30 seconds, 267EP (Level 31): +12% damage, +9% chance of critical hit, 32 seconds, 291EP (Level 34): +13% damage, +9% chance of critical hit, 35 seconds, 316EP (Level 37): +14% damage, +10% chance of critical hit, 37 seconds, 340EP (Level 40): +15% damage, +10% chance of critical hit, 40 seconds, 365EP (Level 43): +15% damage, +10% chance of critical hit, 42 seconds, 389EP (Level 46): +16% damage, +11% chance of critical hit, 45 seconds, 414EP (Level 49): +17% damage, +11% chance of critical hit, 47 seconds, 438EP (Level 52): +18% damage, +12% chance of critical hit, 50 seconds, 463EP (Level 55): +19% damage, +12% chance of critical hit, 52 seconds, 487EP (Level 58): +20% damage, +13% chance of critical hit, 55 seconds, 512EP D.16.a.xi - Heal (Boost): Requires Level 14, Amplify Luck. Gives party regenerative healing for a time. (Level 14): 1% HP/sec, 144EP (Level 17): 1% HP/sec, 169EP (Level 20): 1% HP/sec, 194EP (Level 23): 1% HP/sec, 219EP (Level 26): 1% HP/sec, 244EP (Level 29): 2% HP/sec, 269EP (Level 32): 2% HP/sec, 294EP (Level 35): 2% HP/sec, 319EP (Level 38): 2% HP/sec, 344EP (Level 41): 2% HP/sec, 369EP (Level 44): 3% HP/sec, 394EP (Level 47): 3% HP/sec, 419EP (Level 50): 3% HP/sec, 444EP (Level 53): 3% HP/sec, 469EP (Level 56): 3% HP/sec, 494EP (Level 59): 4% HP/sec, 520EP D.16.a.xii - Scarlet's Touch (Passive): Increase chance of critical hit on all attacks. (Level 1): +3.0% chance (Level 2): +3.5% chance (Level 3): +4.0% chance (Level 4): +4.5% chance (Level 5): +5.0% chance (Level 6): +5.5% chance (Level 7): +6.0% chance (Level 8): +6.5% chance (Level 9): +7.0% chance (Level 10): +7.5% chance (Level 11): +8.0% chance (Level 12): +8.5% chance (Level 13): +9.0% chance (Level 14): +9.5% chance (Level 15): +10.0% chance D.16.a.xiii - Deflect Missiles (Passive): Requires Level 14, Scarlet's Touch. Increases the chance of deflecting missile attacks. (Level 14): 8% chance to deflect (Level 15): 11% chance to deflect (Level 16): 14% chance to deflect (Level 17): 17% chance to deflect (Level 18): 20% chance to deflect (Level 19): 23% chance to deflect (Level 20): 26% chance to deflect (Level 21): 29% chance to deflect (Level 22): 32% chance to deflect (Level 23): 35% chance to deflect (Level 24): 38% chance to deflect (Level 25): 41% chance to deflect (Level 26): 44% chance to deflect (Level 27): 47% chance to deflect (Level 28): 50% chance to deflect D.16.a.xiv - Hex Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 21, Mutant Master. Increase damage and chance of criticals when using hex-bolt attacks. (Level 21): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 22): +9% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 23): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 24): +15% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 25): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 26): +22% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 27): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 28): +28% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 29): +31% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 30): +34% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 31): +38% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 32): +41% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 33): +44% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 34): +47% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 35): +50% damage, +9% critical chance D.16.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.16.b) Commentary ------------------ Scarlet Witch isn't that much fun to use as your main character, but she's a great addition to the team as an AI-controlled character. It's a lot of fun to be struggling with a mob, only to have it turned into a box in front of your very eyes. And then you get to break it open and collect some swag! As if that weren't enough, Scarlet's Hex Bolt, Reality Shift and Hex Locked powers bypass enemy invulnerability shields.* That's pretty sweet. When you get right down to it, offensively, Scarlet can keep up with Cyclops and other ranged fighters in terms of damage, and she has some nice team boosts. * As reported by Majestros in his FAQ as listed in the credits. Buy: * Hex Bolt: basic offensive skill * Reality Shift: useful tool to convert enemies into crates * Hex Explosion: very destructive skill * Anarchy Assault: random damage and chance for conversion, good stuff * Probability Syphon: good for Focus-weak teammates * Hex Mastery: improve damage of hex attacks * Mutant Master: gotta have it for ranged characters Don't Buy: * Misfortune: not that useful * Combustion: typically weak radial * Deflect Missiles: that's what good equipment is for Stats ----- At level 1: 12 Body, 28 Focus, 8 Strike, 20 Speed At level 99: 37 Body, 151 Focus, 8 Strike, 69 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 314, Strike 250, Speed 298 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed ============ D.17: Storm ============ D.17.a) Skills -------------- D.17.a.i - Lightning Strike (Blast): Casts lightning bolt down on enemy. (Level 1): 11-15 energy damage, 16EP (Level 4): 20-25 energy damage, 21EP (Level 7): 30-36 energy damage, 27EP (Level 10): 40-46 energy damage, 33EP (Level 13): 49-57 energy damage, 39EP (Level 16): 59-68 energy damage, 45EP (Level 19): 69-78 energy damage, 51EP (Level 22): 78-89 energy damage, 57EP (Level 25): 88-100 energy damage, 63EP (Level 28): 98-110 energy damage, 69EP (Level 31): 107-121 energy damage, 74EP (Level 34): 117-131 energy damage, 80EP (Level 37): 127-142 energy damage, 86EP (Level 40): 136-153 energy damage, 92EP (Level 43): 146-163 energy damage, 98EP (Level 46): 156-174 energy damage, 104EP (Level 49): 165-185 energy damage, 110EP (Level 52): 175-195 energy damage, 116EP (Level 55): 185-206 energy damage, 122EP (Level 58): 195-217 energy damage, 128EP D.17.a.ii - Funnels (Trap): Two small wind funnels that move outward stunning enemies as they hit. (Level 1): 6-9 wind dmg per funnel, 3 seconds, 0.5 second stun, 16EP (Level 4): 11-15 wind dmg per funnel, 3 seconds, 0.5 second stun, 22EP (Level 7): 17-21 wind dmg per funnel, 3 seconds, 0.5 second stun, 29EP (Level 10): 23-28 wind dmg per funnel, 3 seconds, 0.6 second stun, 35EP (Level 13): 29-34 wind dmg per funnel, 3 seconds, 0.6 second stun, 42EP (Level 16): 35-41 wind dmg per funnel, 4 seconds, 0.6 second stun, 49EP (Level 19): 41-47 wind dmg per funnel, 4 seconds, 0.6 second stun, 55EP (Level 22): 46-54 wind dmg per funnel, 4 seconds, 0.6 second stun, 62EP (Level 25): 52-60 wind dmg per funnel, 4 seconds, 0.7 second stun, 69EP (Level 28): 58-67 wind dmg per funnel, 4 seconds, 0.7 second stun, 75EP (Level 31): 64-73 wind dmg per funnel, 5 seconds, 0.7 second stun, 82EP (Level 34): 70-80 wind dmg per funnel, 5 seconds, 0.7 second stun, 88EP (Level 37): 76-86 wind dmg per funnel, 5 seconds, 0.8 second stun, 95EP (Level 40): 81-93 wind dmg per funnel, 5 seconds, 0.8 second stun, 102EP (Level 43): 87-99 wind dmg per funnel, 5 seconds, 0.8 second stun, 108EP (Level 46): 93-106 wind dmg per funnel, 6 seconds, 0.8 second stun, 115EP (Level 49): 99-112 wind dmg per funnel, 6 seconds, 0.8 second stun, 122EP (Level 52): 105-119 wind dmg per funnel, 6 seconds, 0.9 second stun, 128EP (Level 55): 111-125 wind dmg per funnel, 6 seconds, 0.9 second stun, 135EP (Level 58): 117-132 wind dmg per funnel, 7 seconds, 0.9 second stun, 142EP D.17.a.iii - Blizzard (Debuff): Requires Level 7, Funnels. Attaches a blizzard to an enemy damaging other enemies nearby for a time. (Level 7): 17-22 wind dmg, 9-12 wind dmg/s for 4 seconds, 26EP (Level 10): 22-28 wind dmg, 12-16 wind dmg/s for 4 seconds, 32EP (Level 13): 28-34 wind dmg, 16-20 wind dmg/s for 4 seconds, 39EP (Level 16): 34-41 wind dmg, 20-25 wind dmg/s for 5 seconds, 46EP (Level 19): 40-47 wind dmg, 24-29 wind dmg/s for 5 seconds, 53EP (Level 22): 46-54 wind dmg, 28-33 wind dmg/s for 6 seconds, 60EP (Level 25): 52-60 wind dmg, 32-38 wind dmg/s for 6 seconds, 66EP (Level 28): 58-67 wind dmg, 36-42 wind dmg/s for 6 seconds, 73EP (Level 31): 64-73 wind dmg, 40-46 wind dmg/s for 7 seconds, 80EP (Level 34): 69-80 wind dmg, 43-51 wind dmg/s for 7 seconds, 87EP (Level 37): 75-86 wind dmg, 47-55 wind dmg/s for 8 seconds, 94EP (Level 40): 81-93 wind dmg, 51-59 wind dmg/s for 8 seconds, 101EP (Level 43): 87-99 wind dmg, 55-64 wind dmg/s for 8 seconds, 107EP (Level 46): 93-106 wind dmg, 59-68 wind dmg/s for 9 seconds, 114EP (Level 49): 99-112 wind dmg, 63-72 wind dmg/s for 9 seconds, 121EP (Level 52): 105-119 wind dmg, 67-77 wind dmg/s for 10 seconds, 128EP (Level 55): 111-125 wind dmg, 71-81 wind dmg/s for 10 seconds, 135EP (Level 58): 117-132 wind dmg, 75-86 wind dmg/s for 11 seconds, 142EP D.17.a.iv - Electric Shock (Radial): Requires Level 14, Lightning Strike. An electric pulse radiates outward damaging enemies within range. (Level 14): 21-26 electricity damage, 46EP (Level 16): 24-30 electricity damage, 54EP (Level 19): 28-34 electricity damage, 62EP (Level 22): 32-38 electricity damage, 70EP (Level 25): 36-42 electricity damage, 78EP (Level 28): 40-47 electricity damage, 87EP (Level 31): 44-51 electricity damage, 95EP (Level 34): 48-55 electricity damage, 103EP (Level 37): 51-59 electricity damage, 111EP (Level 40): 55-63 electricity damage, 119EP (Level 43): 59-68 electricity damage, 128EP (Level 46): 63-72 electricity damage, 136EP (Level 49): 67-76 electricity damage, 144EP (Level 52): 71-80 electricity damage, 152EP (Level 55): 75-84 electricity damage, 160EP (Level 58): 79-89 electricity damage, 169EP D.17.a.v - Whirlwind (Trap): Requires Level 21, Blizzard. Creates a powerful wind vortex lifting and throwing objects and enemies about. (Level 21): 27-33 wind dmg/s for 4 seconds, 62EP (Level 24): 31-37 wind dmg/s for 4 seconds, 70EP (Level 27): 35-41 wind dmg/s for 5 seconds, 79EP (Level 30): 39-45 wind dmg/s for 5 seconds, 87EP (Level 33): 43-50 wind dmg/s for 6 seconds, 96EP (Level 36): 47-54 wind dmg/s for 6 seconds, 105EP (Level 39): 51-58 wind dmg/s for 7 seconds, 113EP (Level 42): 55-63 wind dmg/s for 7 seconds, 122EP (Level 45): 59-67 wind dmg/s for 8 seconds, 130EP (Level 48): 63-71 wind dmg/s for 8 seconds, 139EP (Level 51): 67-76 wind dmg/s for 9 seconds, 148EP (Level 54): 71-80 wind dmg/s for 9 seconds, 156EP (Level 57): 75-84 wind dmg/s for 10 seconds, 165EP (Level 60): 79-89 wind dmg/s for 11 seconds, 174EP D.17.a.vi - Chain Lightning (Blast): Requires Level 28, Lightning Strike. Lightning shoots from her hands chaining from enemy to enemy. (Press and hold). (Level 28): 66-75 electricity dmg/s, 46-54 electricity dmg/s per chain, 2 chains, 94EP/s (Level 31): 72-81 electricity dmg/s, 51-60 electricity dmg/s per chain, 2 chains, 100EP/s (Level 34): 78-88 electricity dmg/s, 57-66 electricity dmg/s per chain, 3 chains, 106EP/s (Level 37): 84-95 electricity dmg/s, 62-72 electricity dmg/s per chain, 4 chains, 112EP/s (Level 40): 90-102 electricity dmg/s, 68-78 electricity dmg/s per chain, 4 chains, 118EP/s (Level 43): 96-109 electricity dmg/s, 73-84 electricity dmg/s per chain, 5 chains, 124EP/s (Level 46): 102-115 electricity dmg/s, 79-90 electricity dmg/s per chain, 6 chains, 130EP/s (Level 49): 108-122 electricity dmg/s, 84-96 electricity dmg/s per chain, 6 chains, 136EP/s (Level 52): 114-129 electricity dmg/s, 90-102 electricity dmg/s per chain, 7 chains, 142EP/s (Level 55): 120-136 electricity dmg/s, 95-108 electricity dmg/s per chain, 8 chains, 148EP/s (Level 58): 127-143 electricity dmg/s, 101-114 electricity dmg/s per chain, 9 chains, 155EP/s D.17.a.vii - Static Charge (Debuff): Requires Level 28, Whirlwind. Charges enemies within range increasing all damage taken for a time. (Level 28): +75% damage, 13 seconds, 80EP (Level 31): +81% damage, 17 seconds, 88EP (Level 34): +87% damage, 21 seconds, 97EP (Level 37): +92% damage, 25 seconds, 105EP (Level 40): +98% damage, 29 seconds, 114EP (Level 43): +103% damage, 34 seconds, 123EP (Level 46): +109% damage, 38 seconds, 131EP (Level 49): +115% damage, 42 seconds, 140EP (Level 52): +120% damage, 46 seconds, 148EP (Level 55): +126% damage, 50 seconds, 157EP (Level 58): +131% damage, 55 seconds, 166EP D.17.a.viii - Raging Tempest (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Radial lightning and wind attack. (Level 15): 85-96 electricity damage (Level 20): 117-131 electricity damage (Level 25): 149-167 electricity damage (Level 30): 182-202 electricity damage (Level 35): 214-238 electricity damage (Level 40): 246-273 electricity damage (Level 45): 279-309 electricity damage D.17.a.ix - Will of the Goddess (Boost, Xtreme): Makes all party members invulnerable for a time, and increases max EP by 25%. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.17.a.x - Whirlwind Armor (Boost): Requires Level 7. A whirlwind protector that absorbs damage, energy damage and radiation damage for Storm and damages those that touch her. (Level 7): 35 damage absorbed, 2-3 wind dmg, 13 seconds, 96EP (Level 10): 38 damage absorbed, 2-4 wind dmg, 15 seconds, 120EP (Level 13): 41 damage absorbed, 3-5 wind dmg, 17 seconds, 144EP (Level 16): 44 damage absorbed, 4-6 wind dmg, 20 seconds, 169EP (Level 19): 48 damage absorbed, 5-7 wind dmg, 22 seconds, 193EP (Level 22): 51 damage absorbed, 6-8 wind dmg, 25 seconds, 218EP (Level 25): 54 damage absorbed, 7-9 wind dmg, 27 seconds, 242EP (Level 28): 58 damage absorbed, 8-10 wind dmg, 30 seconds, 267EP (Level 31): 61 damage absorbed, 9-11 wind dmg, 32 seconds, 291EP (Level 34): 64 damage absorbed, 9-13 wind dmg, 35 seconds, 316EP (Level 37): 67 damage absorbed, 10-14 wind dmg, 37 seconds, 340EP (Level 40): 71 damage absorbed, 11-15 wind dmg, 40 seconds, 365EP (Level 43): 74 damage absorbed, 12-15 wind dmg, 42 seconds, 389EP (Level 46): 77 damage absorbed, 13-17 wind dmg, 45 seconds, 414EP (Level 49): 81 damage absorbed, 14-18 wind dmg, 47 seconds, 438EP (Level 52): 84 damage absorbed, 15-19 wind dmg, 50 seconds, 463EP (Level 55): 87 damage absorbed, 16-20 wind dmg, 52 seconds, 487EP (Level 58): 91 damage absorbed, 17-22 wind dmg, 55 seconds, 512EP D.17.a.xi - Storm Shield (Boost): Requires Level 14, Whirlwind Armor. Increases resistances for self and allies. (Level 14): +5% elemental and energy resistance, 13 seconds, 144EP (Level 17): +7% elemental and energy resistance, 15 seconds, 169EP (Level 20): +10% elemental and energy resistance, 18 seconds, 194EP (Level 23): +13% elemental and energy resistance, 21 seconds, 219EP (Level 26): +16% elemental and energy resistance, 24 seconds, 244EP (Level 29): +19% elemental and energy resistance, 27 seconds, 269EP (Level 32): +21% elemental and energy resistance, 29 seconds, 294EP (Level 35): +24% elemental and energy resistance, 32 seconds, 319EP (Level 38): +27% elemental and energy resistance, 35 seconds, 344EP (Level 41): +30% elemental and energy resistance, 38 seconds, 369EP (Level 44): +33% elemental and energy resistance, 41 seconds, 394EP (Level 47): +35% elemental and energy resistance, 43 seconds, 419EP (Level 50): +38% elemental and energy resistance, 46 seconds, 444EP (Level 53): +41% elemental and energy resistance, 49 seconds, 469EP (Level 56): +44% elemental and energy resistance, 52 seconds, 494EP (Level 59): +47% elemental and energy resistance, 55 seconds, 520EP D.17.a.xii - Elemental Combat (Passive): Adds additional electricity damage to melee attacks. (Level 1): +50% as electricity damage (Level 2): +65% as electricity damage (Level 3): +80% as electricity damage (Level 4): +95% as electricity damage (Level 5): +110% as electricity damage (Level 6): +125% as electricity damage (Level 7): +140% as electricity damage (Level 8): +155% as electricity damage (Level 9): +170% as electricity damage (Level 10): +185% as electricity damage (Level 11): +200% as electricity damage (Level 12): +215% as electricity damage (Level 13): +230% as electricity damage (Level 14): +245% as electricity damage (Level 15): +260% as electricity damage D.17.a.xiii - Wind Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 14, Mutant Master. Increases damage and chance for criticals with wind damage. (Level 14): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 15): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 16): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 17): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 18): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 19): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 20): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 21): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 22): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 23): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 24): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 25): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 26): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 27): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 28): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.17.a.xiv - Lightning Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 21, Mutant Master. Increases damage and chance for criticals with electricity damage. (Level 21): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 22): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 23): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 24): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 25): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 26): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 27): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 28): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 29): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 30): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 31): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 32): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 33): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 34): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 35): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.17.a.xv - Flight (Ability): Allows flying and improves mastery over it. (Level 1): 10 EP/s (Level 2): 8 EP/s (Level 3): 6 EP/s (Level 4): 4 EP/s (Level 5): 3 EP/s D.17.a.xvi - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.17.b) Commentary ------------------ In XML1, Storm pwned all. In fact, not having Storm (or Jean) on your team was a challenge. In XML2, Storm is just another character. By far her greatest gift is Will of the Goddess--complete invincibility for your entire team as well as any allies close by. This is indispensible for completing the Defend Danger Room courses. Beyond that...you get some decent powers, but nothing earth-shattering. In fact, some of her powers can be quite irritating as they throw enemies away from the rest of your team. Also, her skills are set in such a way that it is easy to spread your points too thin. You really have to decide up front whether you want to concentrate on energy damage (Lightning, Electric Shock, etc.) or wind damage (Funnels, Blizzard, etc.). If you try to take both routes, you won't be the mistress of the storm you should be. Buy: * Lightning Strike/Electric Shock/Chain Lightning/Lightning Mastery OR * Funnels/Blizzard/Whirlwind/Wind Mastery These will be your primary offense * Will of the Goddess: must keep maxed * Flight: one rank only * Mutant Master: for easy spamming * Whirlwind Armor: for defense and offense in one easy boost Don't Buy: * Static Charge: debuffs are wastes of points * Rading Tempest: weak Xtreme * Storm Shield: get better resistances from equipment * Elemental Combat: Storm has no business using her fists Stats ----- At level 1: 12 Body, 28 Focus, 8 Strike, 20 Speed At level 99: 37 Body, 151 Focus, 8 Strike, 69 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 316, Strike 250, Speed 298 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Body 1/8 each Strike and Speed ============== D.18: Sunfire ============== D.18.a) Skills -------------- D.18.a.i - Ignite (Blast): Burst nearby enemies into flames. (Level 1): 11-15 fire damage, 12EP (Level 4): 20-25 fire damage, 18EP (Level 7): 30-36 fire damage, 24EP (Level 10): 40-46 fire damage, 30EP (Level 13): 49-57 fire damage, 36EP (Level 16): 59-68 fire damage, 42EP (Level 19): 69-78 fire damage, 48EP (Level 22): 78-89 fire damage, 54EP (Level 25): 88-100 fire damage, 60EP (Level 28): 98-110 fire damage, 66EP (Level 31): 107-121 fire damage, 72EP (Level 34): 117-131 fire damage, 78EP (Level 37): 127-142 fire damage, 84EP (Level 40): 136-153 fire damage, 90EP (Level 43): 146-163 fire damage, 96EP (Level 46): 156-174 fire damage, 102EP (Level 49): 165-185 fire damage, 108EP (Level 52): 175-195 fire damage, 114EP (Level 55): 185-206 fire damage, 120EP (Level 58): 195-217 fire damage, 126EP D.18.a.ii - Flamethrower (Special): Shoots flames from hands in a wide arc. (Press and hold.) (Level 1): 6-9 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 14EP/s (Level 1): 11-15 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 20EP/s (Level 2): 17-21 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 27EP/s (Level 3): 23-28 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 33EP/s (Level 3): 29-34 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 40EP/s (Level 4): 35-41 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 47EP/s (Level 5): 41-47 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 53EP/s (Level 6): 46-54 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 60EP/s (Level 6): 52-60 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 67EP/s (Level 7): 58-67 fire dmg/sec, 10 foot range, 73EP/s (Level 8): 64-73 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 80EP/s (Level 9): 70-80 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 86EP/s (Level 9): 76-86 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 93EP/s (Level 10): 81-93 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 100EP/s (Level 11): 87-99 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 106EP/s (Level 12): 93-106 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 113EP/s (Level 12): 99-112 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 120EP/s (Level 13): 105-119 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 126EP/s (Level 14): 111-125 fire dmg/sec, 11 foot range, 133EP/s (Level 15): 117-132 fire dmg/sec, 12 foot range, 140EP/s D.18.a.iii - Atomic Charge (Projectile): Requires Level 7, Ignite. A radiated homing projectile. (Level 7): 43-50 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 22EP (Level 10): 55-64 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 22EP (Level 13): 68-78 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 22EP (Level 16): 81-92 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 22EP (Level 19): 94-106 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 22EP (Level 22): 107-120 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 23EP (Level 25): 120-135 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 23EP (Level 28): 133-149 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 23EP (Level 31): 146-163 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 23EP (Level 34): 159-177 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 24EP (Level 37): 172-191 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 24EP (Level 40): 185-205 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 24EP (Level 43): 198-220 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 24EP (Level 46): 211-234 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 25EP (Level 49): 224-248 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 25EP (Level 52): 237-262 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 25EP (Level 55): 250-276 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 25EP (Level 58): 263-291 radiation damage over 6 seconds, 26EP D.18.a.iv - Fiery Geyser (Radial): Requires Level 7, Flamethrower. Creates a column of flame that harms nearby enemies. (Level 7): 11-15 fire damage, 370 knockback, 28EP (Level 10): 15-19 fire damage, 384 knockback, 36EP (Level 13): 19-23 fire damage, 399 knockback, 44EP (Level 16): 23-28 fire damage, 414 knockback, 52EP (Level 19): 27-32 fire damage, 428 knockback, 60EP (Level 22): 31-36 fire damage, 443 knockback, 68EP (Level 25): 35-41 fire damage, 458 knockback, 76EP (Level 28): 29-45 fire damage, 472 knockback, 84EP (Level 31): 43-49 fire damage, 487 knockback, 92EP (Level 34): 47-54 fire damage, 502 knockback, 100EP (Level 37): 51-58 fire damage, 517 knockback, 108EP (Level 40): 55-62 fire damage, 531 knockback, 116EP (Level 43): 59-67 fire damage, 546 knockback, 124EP (Level 46): 63-71 fire damage, 561 knockback, 132EP (Level 49): 67-75 fire damage, 575 knockback, 140EP (Level 52): 71-80 fire damage, 590 knockback, 148EP (Level 55): 75-84 fire damage, 605 knockback, 156EP (Level 58): 79-89 fire damage, 620 knockback, 164EP D.18.a.v - Blazing Barrage (Projectile): Requires Level 14, Atomic Charge. Launch fire balls at targets. (Level 14): 30-36 fire dmg, 1 fire ball, 36EP (Level 17): 35-42 fire dmg, 1 fire ball, 43EP (Level 20): 41-48 fire dmg, 1 fire ball, 50EP (Level 23): 46-54 fire dmg, 2 fire balls, 64EP (Level 26): 52-60 fire dmg, 2 fire balls, 64EP (Level 29): 58-66 fire dmg, 3 fire balls, 71EP (Level 32): 63-72 fire dmg, 3 fire balls, 78EP (Level 35): 69-78 fire dmg, 3 fire balls, 85EP (Level 38): 74-85 fire dmg, 4 fire balls, 92EP (Level 41): 80-91 fire dmg, 4 fire balls, 99EP (Level 44): 86-97 fire dmg, 5 fire balls, 106EP (Level 47): 91-103 fire dmg, 5 fire balls, 113EP (Level 50): 97-109 fire dmg, 5 fire balls, 120EP (Level 53): 102-115 fire dmg, 6 fire balls, 127EP (Level 56): 108-121 fire dmg, 6 fire balls, 134EP (Level 59): 114-128 fire dmg, 7 fire balls, 142EP D.18.a.vi - Flame Sword (Melee): Requires Level 21, Flamethrower. Sweeping arc of fire that can hit multiple enemies. Increased critical chance. (Level 21): 75-86 fire dmg, +15% critical chance, 46EP (Level 24): 84-96 fire dmg, +19% critical chance, 52EP (Level 27): 94-107 fire dmg, +23% critical chance, 59EP (Level 30): 104-117 fire dmg, +28% critical chance, 65EP (Level 33): 113-128 fire dmg, +32% critical chance, 72EP (Level 36): 123-139 fire dmg, +36% critical chance, 79EP (Level 39): 133-149 fire dmg, +40% critical chance, 85EP (Level 42): 142-160 fire dmg, +45% critical chance, 92EP (Level 45): 152-170 fire dmg, +49% critical chance, 98EP (Level 48): 162-181 fire dmg, +53% critical chance, 105EP (Level 51): 171-192 fire dmg, +58% critical chance, 112EP (Level 54): 181-202 fire dmg, +62% critical chance, 118EP (Level 57): 191-213 fire dmg, +66% critical chance, 125EP (Level 60): 201-224 fire dmg, +71% critical chance, 132EP D.18.a.vii - Inferno (Projectile): Requires Level 21, Blazing Barrage. Launch a fireball that explodes on contact and harms nearby enemies for a time. (Level 21): 59-68 fire dmg, 3-5 fire dmg/sec, 72EP (Level 24): 66-75 fire dmg, 8-10 fire dmg/sec, 80EP (Level 28): 73-83 fire dmg, 13-16 fire dmg/sec, 88EP (Level 32): 80-91 fire dmg, 18-21 fire dmg/sec, 96EP (Level 35): 87-99 fire dmg, 23-27 fire dmg/sec, 104EP (Level 39): 94-107 fire dmg, 28-33 fire dmg/sec, 112EP (Level 43): 101-114 fire dmg, 33-38 fire dmg/sec, 120EP (Level 46): 108-122 fire dmg, 38-44 fire dmg/sec, 128EP (Level 50): 115-130 fire dmg, 43-49 fire dmg/sec, 136EP (Level 54): 122-138 fire dmg, 48-55 fire dmg/sec, 144EP (Level 58): 130-146 fire dmg, 53-61 fire dmg/sec, 152EP D.18.a.viii - Super Nova (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Mushroom cloud that causes fire damage and radiation damage. (Level 15): 37-43 fire dmg, 72-82 radiation dmg (Level 20): 42-49 fire dmg, 80-90 radiation dmg (Level 25): 48-56 fire dmg, 88-99 radiation dmg (Level 30): 54-62 fire dmg, 96-108 radiation dmg (Level 35): 60-69 fire dmg, 104-117 radiation dmg (Level 40): 66-75 fire dmg, 112-126 radiation dmg (Level 45): 72-82 fire dmg, 121-135 radiation dmg D.18.a.ix - Rising Sun (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Makes Sunfire invincible and doubles his damage. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.18.a.x - Flaming Fury (Boost): Requires Level 14. Adds fire damage to melee attacks for self and allies. (Level 14): +5% fire dmg, +21% ATK, 13 seconds, 132EP (Level 17): +8% fire dmg, +30% ATK, 15 seconds, 157EP (Level 20): +11% fire dmg, +39% ATK, 18 seconds, 183EP (Level 23): +14% fire dmg, +49% ATK, 21 seconds, 208EP (Level 26): +17% fire dmg, +58% ATK, 24 seconds, 234EP (Level 29): +19% fire dmg, +67% ATK, 27 seconds, 260EP (Level 32): +22% fire dmg, +76% ATK, 29 seconds, 285EP (Level 35): +25% fire dmg, +86% ATK, 32 seconds, 311EP (Level 38): +28% fire dmg, +95% ATK, 35 seconds, 336EP (Level 41): +31% fire dmg, +104% ATK, 38 seconds, 362EP (Level 44): +34% fire dmg, +114% ATK, 41 seconds, 388EP (Level 47): +36% fire dmg, +123% ATK, 43 seconds, 413EP (Level 50): +39% fire dmg, +132% ATK, 46 seconds, 439EP (Level 53): +42% fire dmg, +142% ATK, 49 seconds, 464EP (Level 56): +45% fire dmg, +151% ATK, 52 seconds, 490EP (Level 59): +48% fire dmg, +160% ATK, 55 seconds, 516EP D.18.a.xi - Ion Shield (Boost): Requires Level 28, Flaming Fury. Forms shield of atomic particles that increases defense and damages enemies. (Level 28): +1 DEF, 3-5 fire dmg/sec, 13 seconds, 236EP (Level 31): +1 DEF, 4-7 fire dmg/sec, 17 seconds, 262EP (Level 34): +1 DEF, 6-9 fire dmg/sec, 21 seconds, 289EP (Level 37): +1 DEF, 8-11 fire dmg/sec, 25 seconds, 316EP (Level 40): +1 DEF, 10-13 fire dmg/sec, 29 seconds, 343EP (Level 43): +2 DEF, 12-15 fire dmg/sec, 34 seconds, 370EP (Level 46): +2 DEF, 13-17 fire dmg/sec, 38 seconds, 396EP (Level 49): +2 DEF, 15-19 fire dmg/sec, 42 seconds, 423EP (Level 52): +2 DEF, 17-21 fire dmg/sec, 46 seconds, 450EP (Level 55): +2 DEF, 19-23 fire dmg/sec, 50 seconds, 477EP (Level 58): +2 DEF, 21-26 fire dmg/sec, 55 seconds, 504EP D.18.a.xii - Fire Mastery (Passive): Increases damage and chance for criticals with fire damage. (Level 1): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 1): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 1): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 1): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 1): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 1): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 1): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 1): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 1): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 1): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 1): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 1): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 1): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 1): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 1): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.18.a.xiii - Elemental Combat (Passive): Adds additional fire damage to melee attacks. (Level 1): +50% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +65% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +80% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +95% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +110% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +125% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +140% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +155% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +170% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +185% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +200% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +215% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +230% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +245% melee damage as fire damage (Level 1): +260% melee damage as fire damage D.18.a.xiv - Ionize (Passive): Increases all resistances. (Level 1): +5% all resistances, +25% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +8% all resistances, +30% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +11% all resistances, +35% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +14% all resistances, +41% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +17% all resistances, +46% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +20% all resistances, +51% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +23% all resistances, +57% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +26% all resistances, +62% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +29% all resistances, +67% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +32% all resistances, +73% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +35% all resistances, +78% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +38% all resistances, +84% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +41% all resistances, +89% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +44% all resistances, +94% resistance to fire damage (Level 1): +47% all resistances, +100% resistance to fire damage D.18.a.xv - Flight (Ability): Allows flying and improves mastery over it. (Level 1): 10 EP/s (Level 2): 8 EP/s (Level 3): 6 EP/s (Level 4): 4 EP/s (Level 5): 3 EP/s D.18.a.xvi - Mutant Master (Passive): Increases EP regeneration rate. (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.18.b) Commentary ------------------ Sunfire is a standard-issue ranged damage dealer with some melee bonuses thrown in. Like Bishop/Gambit (energy), Iceman (cold) and Jean Grey (mental), Sunfire can boost the damage of your tanks, as well as boost his own melee with a passive skill. His offense is a mix of projectiles, blasts and radial attacks. Since he pretty much does fire damage with everything and not many enemies are resistant to elemental damage, he's pretty effective. Buy: * Atomic Charge: high damage and something different (radiation) * Flame Sword: best damage fire attack, and very destructive * Super Nova: good Xtreme because it mixes up damage types * Flaming Fury: imagine Wolverine with flaming claws... * Fire Mastery: need that extra damage on offense * Flight: one rank only * Mutant Master: need to keep flame on Don't Buy: * Ignite: maybe a rank or two early, but there are better offensive skills * Flamethrower: press-and-hold powers are largely a waste of EP * Ionize: get better resistances from equipment * Ion Shield: minimal boost for way too much EP Stats ----- At level 1: 16 Body, 20 Focus, 16 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 41 Body, 118 Focus, 41 Strike, 65 Speed Max: Body 274, Focus 312, Strike 274, Speed 308 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Strike 1/8 each Body and Speed =========== D.19: Toad =========== D.19.a) Skills -------------- D.19.a.i - Hammer Kick (Melee): A quick kick, lowers enemy's DEF. (Level 1): +250% physical dmg, +15% ATK, -5% enemy DEF, 3.0 secs, 10EP (Level 4): +280% physical dmg, +19% ATK, -5% enemy DEF, 3.2 secs, 14EP (Level 7): +310% physical dmg, +23% ATK, -6% enemy DEF, 3.4 secs, 18EP (Level 10): +341% physical dmg, +27% ATK, -7% enemy DEF, 3.6 secs, 23EP (Level 13): +370% physical dmg, +30% ATK, -7% enemy DEF, 3.8 secs, 27EP (Level 16): +400% physical dmg, +34% ATK, -8% enemy DEF, 4.1 secs, 32EP (Level 19): +430% physical dmg, +38% ATK, -9% enemy DEF, 4.3 secs, 36EP (Level 22): +460% physical dmg, +41% ATK, -10% enemy DEF, 4.5 secs, 40EP (Level 25): +491% physical dmg, +45% ATK, -10% enemy DEF, 4.7 secs, 45EP (Level 28): +520% physical dmg, +49% ATK, -11% enemy DEF, 4.9 secs, 49EP (Level 31): +550% physical dmg, +52% ATK, -12% enemy DEF, 5.1 secs, 54EP (Level 34): +580% physical dmg, +56% ATK, -13% enemy DEF, 5.3 secs, 58EP (Level 37): +610% physical dmg, +60% ATK, -13% enemy DEF, 5.5 secs, 63EP (Level 40): +641% physical dmg, +63% ATK, -14% enemy DEF, 5.7 secs, 67EP (Level 43): +670% physical dmg, +67% ATK, -15% enemy DEF, 5.9 secs, 71EP (Level 46): +700% physical dmg, +71% ATK, -16% enemy DEF, 6.2 secs, 76EP (Level 49): +731% physical dmg, +74% ATK, -16% enemy DEF, 6.4 secs, 80EP (Level 52): +760% physical dmg, +78% ATK, -17% enemy DEF, 6.6 secs, 85EP (Level 55): +790% physical dmg, +82% ATK, -18% enemy DEF, 6.8 secs, 89EP (Level 58): +820% physical dmg, +86% ATK, -18% enemy DEF, 7.0 secs, 94EP D.19.a.ii - Tongue Strike (Melee): Requires Level 7. A quick tongue stab, stuns victims. (Level 7): +310% physical dmg, +25% ATK, 1.0 second stun, 18EP (Level 10): +341% physical dmg, +30% ATK, 1.2 second stun, 22EP (Level 13): +370% physical dmg, +34% ATK, 1.4 second stun, 26EP (Level 16): +400% physical dmg, +38% ATK, 1.5 second stun, 31EP (Level 19): +430% physical dmg, +42% ATK, 1.7 second stun, 35EP (Level 22): +460% physical dmg, +46% ATK, 1.9 second stun, 40EP (Level 25): +491% physical dmg, +50% ATK, 2.1 second stun, 44EP (Level 28): +520% physical dmg, +54% ATK, 2.2 second stun, 49EP (Level 31): +550% physical dmg, +58% ATK, 2.4 second stun, 53EP (Level 34): +580% physical dmg, +63% ATK, 2.6 second stun, 58EP (Level 37): +610% physical dmg, +67% ATK, 2.8 second stun, 62EP (Level 40): +640% physical dmg, +71% ATK, 2.9 second stun, 67EP (Level 43): +670% physical dmg, +75% ATK, 3.1 second stun, 71EP (Level 46): +700% physical dmg, +79% ATK, 3.3 second stun, 76EP (Level 49): +731% physical dmg, +83% ATK, 3.5 second stun, 80EP (Level 52): +760% physical dmg, +87% ATK, 3.6 second stun, 85EP (Level 55): +790% physical dmg, +91% ATK, 3.8 second stun, 89EP (Level 58): +820% physical dmg, +96% ATK, 4.0 second stun, 94EP D.19.a.iii - Mucous Spit (Projectile): Requires Level 14. An explosive bile projectile, leaving a sticky substance on the ground. (Level 14): 53-61 physical dmg, 4.0 seconds, 26EP (Level 17): 62-71 physical dmg, 4.3 seconds, 30EP (Level 20): 72-82 physical dmg, 4.5 seconds, 35EP (Level 23): 82-92 physical dmg, 4.8 seconds, 40EP (Level 26): 91-103 physical dmg, 5.1 seconds, 44EP (Level 29): 101-114 physical dmg, 5.3 seconds, 49EP (Level 32): 111-124 physical dmg, 5.6 seconds, 54EP (Level 35): 120-135 physical dmg, 5.9 seconds, 58EP (Level 38): 130-145 physical dmg, 6.1 seconds, 63EP (Level 41): 140-156 physical dmg, 6.4 seconds, 68EP (Level 44): 149-167 physical dmg, 6.7 seconds, 72EP (Level 47): 159-177 physical dmg, 6.9 seconds, 77EP (Level 50): 169-188 physical dmg, 7.2 seconds, 82EP (Level 53): 178-198 physical dmg, 7.5 seconds, 86EP (Level 56): 188-209 physical dmg, 7.7 seconds, 91EP (Level 59): 198-220 physical dmg, 8.0 seconds, 96EP D.19.a.iv - Tongue Lash (Melee): Requires Level 21, Hammer Kick. Wider tongue attack, strikes several enemies and causes popup. (Level 21): +271% physical dmg, +40% ATK, 38EP (Level 24): +289% physical dmg, +49% ATK, 43EP (Level 27): +307% physical dmg, +58% ATK, 48EP (Level 30): +326% physical dmg, +66% ATK, 54EP (Level 33): +344% physical dmg, +75% ATK, 59EP (Level 36): +363% physical dmg, +84% ATK, 64EP (Level 39): +381% physical dmg, +92% ATK, 70EP (Level 42): +400% physical dmg, +101% ATK, 75EP (Level 45): +418% physical dmg, +109% ATK, 81EP (Level 48): +437% physical dmg, +118% ATK, 86EP (Level 51): +455% physical dmg, +127% ATK, 91EP (Level 54): +474% physical dmg, +135% ATK, 97EP (Level 57): +492% physical dmg, +144% ATK, 102EP (Level 60): +510% physical dmg, +152% ATK, 108EP D.19.a.v - Noxious Spew (Projectile): Requires Level 28, Mucous Spit. A poisonous bile projectile doing radiation damage on impact, and splits off to hit more than one target. (Level 28): 72-82 radiation dmg, 21-26 split physical dmg, 54EP (Level 31): 78-89 radiation dmg, 25-30 split physical dmg, 60EP (Level 34): 85-97 radiation dmg, 30-35 split physical dmg, 66EP (Level 37): 92-104 radiation dmg, 34-40 split physical dmg, 72EP (Level 40): 99-112 radiation dmg, 39-45 split physical dmg, 78EP (Level 43): 106-119 radiation dmg, 43-50 split physical dmg, 84EP (Level 46): 112-127 radiation dmg, 48-55 split physical dmg, 90EP (Level 49): 119-134 radiation dmg, 52-60 split physical dmg, 96EP (Level 52): 126-142 radiation dmg, 57-65 split physical dmg, 102EP (Level 55): 133-149 radiation dmg, 61-70 split physical dmg, 108EP (Level 58): 140-157 radiation dmg, 66-75 split physical dmg, 114EP D.19.a.vi - Leap Attack (Charge): Requires Level 28, Tongue Lash. Leap at targets, doing radial damage on impact. Press and hold button to leap farther. (Level 28): +350% physical dmg, 40 knockback, 48EP (Level 31): +370% physical dmg, 98 knockback, 53EP (Level 34): +391% physical dmg, 156 knockback, 59EP (Level 37): +410% physical dmg, 214 knockback, 64EP (Level 40): +431% physical dmg, 272 knockback, 70EP (Level 43): +450% physical dmg, 330 knockback, 76EP (Level 46): +470% physical dmg, 388 knockback, 81EP (Level 49): +491% physical dmg, 446 knockback, 87EP (Level 52): +510% physical dmg, 504 knockback, 92EP (Level 55): +531% physical dmg, 562 knockback, 98EP (Level 58): +550% physical dmg, 620 knockback, 104EP D.19.a.vii - Tongue Whip (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Xtreme 360 degree tongue strike. (Level 15): +550% physical dmg, +75% EP (Level 20): +700% physical dmg, +99% EP (Level 25): +850% physical dmg, +122% EP (Level 30): +1000% physical dmg, +146% EP (Level 35): +1150% physical dmg, +169% EP (Level 40): +1300% physical dmg, +192% EP (Level 45): +1450% physical dmg, +216% EP D.19.a.viii - Plunder (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Increases health pack and energy pack drops by 300%. Increases techbit drops by 200%. (Level 20): 15 seconds (Level 25): 22 seconds (Level 30): 30 seconds (Level 35): 37 seconds (Level 40): 45 seconds D.19.a.ix - Secretion (Boost): Secrete pheromones that enhance party speed and increase melee damage. (Level 1): +11% movement speed, +30% damage, 13 seconds, 40EP (Level 4): +13% movement speed, +33% damage, 15 seconds, 57EP (Level 7): +15% movement speed, +36% damage, 17 seconds, 75EP (Level 10): +17% movement speed, +39% damage, 19 seconds, 93EP (Level 13): +19% movement speed, +42% damage, 21 seconds, 110EP (Level 16): +22% movement speed, +45% damage, 24 seconds, 128EP (Level 19): +24% movement speed, +48% damage, 26 seconds, 146EP (Level 22): +26% movement speed, +51% damage, 28 seconds, 163EP (Level 25): +28% movement speed, +54% damage, 30 seconds, 181EP (Level 28): +30% movement speed, +57% damage, 32 seconds, 199EP (Level 31): +33% movement speed, +60% damage, 35 seconds, 216EP (Level 34): +35% movement speed, +63% damage, 37 seconds, 234EP (Level 37): +37% movement speed, +66% damage, 39 seconds, 252EP (Level 40): +39% movement speed, +69% damage, 41 seconds, 269EP (Level 43): +41% movement speed, +72% damage, 43 seconds, 287EP (Level 46): +44% movement speed, +75% damage, 46 seconds, 305EP (Level 49): +46% movement speed, +78% damage, 48 seconds, 322EP (Level 52): +48% movement speed, +81% damage, 50 seconds, 340EP (Level 55): +50% movement speed, +84% damage, 52 seconds, 358EP (Level 58): +52% movement speed, +87% damage, 55 seconds, 376EP D.19.a.x - Taunt (Debuff): Requires Secretion (Level 14): -10% ATK/DEF, 7 seconds, 100EP (Level 17): -12% ATK/DEF, 7 seconds, 118EP (Level 20): -15% ATK/DEF, 8 seconds, 137EP (Level 23): -18% ATK/DEF, 9 seconds, 156EP (Level 26): -21% ATK/DEF, 10 seconds, 175EP (Level 29): -24% ATK/DEF, 11 seconds, 194EP (Level 32): -26% ATK/DEF, 12 seconds, 213EP (Level 35): -29% ATK/DEF, 13 seconds, 232EP (Level 38): -32% ATK/DEF, 14 seconds, 251EP (Level 41): -35% ATK/DEF, 15 seconds, 270EP (Level 44): -37% ATK/DEF, 16 seconds, 289EP (Level 47): -40% ATK/DEF, 17 seconds, 308EP (Level 50): -43% ATK/DEF, 18 seconds, 327EP (Level 53): -46% ATK/DEF, 19 seconds, 346EP (Level 56): -49% ATK/DEF, 20 seconds, 365EP (Level 59): -52% ATK/DEF, 21 seconds, 384EP D.19.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.19.a.xii - Spit Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 14, Mutant Master. Increases damage and chance of criticals when using spit attacks. (Level 14): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 15): +9% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 17): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 18): +15% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 20): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 21): +22% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 23): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 24): +28% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 26): +31% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 27): +34% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 29): +38% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 30): +41% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 32): +44% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 33): +47% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 35): +50% damage, +9% critical chance D.19.a.xiii - Tongue Mastery (Passive): Requires Level 21, Critical Strike. Increase damage and chance of criticals when using tongue attacks. (Level 21): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 22): +9% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 23): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 24): +15% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 25): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 26): +22% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 27): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 28): +28% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 29): +31% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 30): +34% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 31): +38% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 32): +41% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 33): +44% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 34): +47% damage, +8% critical chance (Level 35): +50% damage, +9% critical chance D.19.a.xiv - Critical Strike (Passive): Increase chance of criticals for melee attacks. (Level 1): +5% chance (Level 2): +7% chance (Level 3): +9% chance (Level 4): +11% chance (Level 5): +13% chance (Level 6): +15% chance (Level 7): +17% chance (Level 8): +19% chance (Level 9): +21% chance (Level 10): +23% chance (Level 11): +25% chance (Level 12): +27% chance (Level 13): +29% chance (Level 14): +31% chance (Level 15): +33% chance D.19.a.xv - Mutant Master (Passive) (Level 7): +30% EP regeneration (Level 8): +42% EP regeneration (Level 9): +54% EP regeneration (Level 10): +66% EP regeneration (Level 11): +78% EP regeneration (Level 12): +90% EP regeneration (Level 13): +102% EP regeneration (Level 14): +114% EP regeneration (Level 15): +126% EP regeneration (Level 16): +139% EP regeneration (Level 17): +150% EP regeneration (Level 18): +162% EP regeneration (Level 19): +175% EP regeneration (Level 20): +187% EP regeneration (Level 21): +199% EP regeneration D.19.b) Commentary ------------------ Toad is far stronger than he has any right to be. After all, this is the little sniveler who served as the mission 2 boss in XML1. Here, on your team, Toad has strong melee and ranged attacks and further has the capability to put out fires and give a great boost to the entire team. Now, if only he were more attractive... Buy: * Tongue Strike/Tongue Lash/Tongue Mastery OR * Mucous Spit/Noxious Spew/Spit Mastery As your primary offense * Tongue Whip: good Xtreme, made better with some levels of Tongue Mastery * Secretion: keep maxed and use to give a good boost to the whole party Don't Buy: * Hammer Kick/Leap Attack: OK offensive, but other powers are better * Plunder: you won't be hurting for loot * Block/Taunt: not really useful Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 12 Focus, 20 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 69 Body, 37 Focus, 118 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 298, Focus 284, Strike 336, Speed 274 Build: 1/2 Focus 1/4 Strike 1/8 each Body and Speed ================ D.20: Wolverine ================ D.20.a) Skills -------------- D.20.a.i - Feral Slash (Melee): Increased melee attack with knockback. (Level 1): +300% physical dmg, 40 knockback, 10EP (Level 4): +337% physical dmg, 50 knockback, 14EP (Level 7): +373% physical dmg, 61 knockback, 18EP (Level 10): +409% physical dmg, 62 knockback, 22EP (Level 13): +446% physical dmg, 83 knockback, 27EP (Level 16): +482% physical dmg, 93 knockback, 31EP (Level 19): +518% physical dmg, 104 knockback, 35EP (Level 22): +555% physical dmg, 115 knockback, 40EP (Level 25): +591% physical dmg, 126 knockback, 44EP (Level 28): +627% physical dmg, 137 knockback, 48EP (Level 31): +664% physical dmg, 147 knockback, 53EP (Level 34): +700% physical dmg, 158 knockback, 57EP (Level 37): +736% physical dmg, 169 knockback, 61EP (Level 40): +773% physical dmg, 180 knockback, 66EP (Level 43): +809% physical dmg, 191 knockback, 70EP (Level 46): +845% physical dmg, 201 knockback, 74EP (Level 49): +882% physical dmg, 212 knockback, 79EP (Level 52): +918% physical dmg, 223 knockback, 83EP (Level 55): +954% physical dmg, 234 knockback, 87EP (Level 58): +990% physical dmg, 245 knockback, 92EP D.20.a.ii - Claw Flurry (Melee): Requires Level 7, Feral Slash. Increased melee attack that stuns victims. (Level 7): +210% physical damage, 1 second stun, 16EP (Level 10): +228% physical damage, 1 second stun, 20EP (Level 13): +245% physical damage, 1 second stun, 24EP (Level 16): +262% physical damage, 1 second stun, 28EP (Level 19): +279% physical damage, 1 second stun, 32EP (Level 22): +296% physical damage, 1 second stun, 36EP (Level 25): +313% physical damage, 1 second stun, 40EP (Level 28): +330% physical damage, 2 second stun, 44EP (Level 31): +347% physical damage, 2 second stun, 48EP (Level 34): +364% physical damage, 2 second stun, 52EP (Level 37): +381% physical damage, 2 second stun, 56EP (Level 40): +398% physical damage, 2 second stun, 60EP (Level 43): +415% physical damage, 2 second stun, 64EP (Level 46): +432% physical damage, 3 second stun, 68EP (Level 49): +449% physical damage, 3 second stun, 72EP (Level 52): +466% physical damage, 3 second stun, 76EP (Level 55): +483% physical damage, 3 second stun, 80EP (Level 58): +500% physical damage, 3 second stun, 84EP D.20.a.iii - Bloodlust (Melee): Requires Level 14, Feral Slash. Increased melee attack as bleed damage. (Level 14): +440% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 44EP (Level 17): +453% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 47EP (Level 20): +466% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 50EP (Level 23): +480% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 53EP (Level 26): +493% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 56EP (Level 29): +506% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 60EP (Level 32): +520% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 63EP (Level 35): +533% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 66EP (Level 38): +546% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 69EP (Level 41): +560% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 72EP (Level 44): +573% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 76EP (Level 47): +586% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 79EP (Level 50): +600% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 82EP (Level 53): +613% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 85EP (Level 56): +626% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 88EP (Level 59): +640% bleed dmg over 3 seconds, 92EP D.20.a.iv - Eviscerate (Melee): Requires Level 21, Claw Flurry. Increased melee attack causing extra damage taken for a short time after. (Level 21): +675% physical dmg, +50% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 42EP (Level 24): +720% physical dmg, +53% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 48EP (Level 27): +764% physical dmg, +55% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 54EP (Level 30): +808% physical dmg, +57% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 60EP (Level 33): +852% physical dmg, +59% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 66EP (Level 36): +897% physical dmg, +61% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 72EP (Level 39): +941% physical dmg, +63% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 78EP (Level 42): +985% physical dmg, +66% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 84EP (Level 45): +1029% physical dmg, +58% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 90EP (Level 48): +1074% physical dmg, +70% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 96EP (Level 51): +1118% physical dmg, +72% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 102EP (Level 54): +1162% physical dmg, +74% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 108EP (Level 57): +1206% physical dmg, +76% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 114EP (Level 60): +1250% physical dmg, +78% dmg taken for 4 seconds, 120EP D.20.a.v - Lethal Lunge (Charge): Requires Level 28, Bloodlust. Launches forward, knocking back enemies where he lands and brutally slashing his target. (Level 28): +575% physical dmg, 25% chance for instant knockout, 40 knockback, 40EP (Level 29): +608% physical dmg, 30% chance for instant knockout, 98 knockback, 44EP (Level 30): +641% physical dmg, 36% chance for instant knockout, 156 knockback, 48EP (Level 32): +673% physical dmg, 41% chance for instant knockout, 214 knockback, 53EP (Level 33): +706% physical dmg, 47% chance for instant knockout, 272 knockback, 57EP (Level 35): +738% physical dmg, 52% chance for instant knockout, 330 knockback, 62EP (Level 36): +770% physical dmg, 58% chance for instant knockout, 388 knockback, 66EP (Level 37): +803% physical dmg, 63% chance for instant knockout, 446 knockback, 70EP (Level 39): +836% physical dmg, 25% chance for instant knockout, 504 knockback, 75EP (Level 40): +868% physical dmg, 74% chance for instant knockout, 562 knockback, 79EP (Level 42): +900% physical dmg, 80% chance for instant knockout, 620 knockback, 84EP D.20.a.vi - Claw Frenzy (Melee): Requires Level 28, Eviscerate. Multiple slashing attacks with each hit increasing attack speed for a time. (Level 28): +341% physical dmg, +10% speed/hit for 3 seconds, 44EP (Level 31): +360% physical dmg, +10% speed/hit for 3 seconds, 48EP (Level 34): +381% physical dmg, +11% speed/hit for 3 seconds, 53EP (Level 37): +400% physical dmg, +12% speed/hit for 4 seconds, 58EP (Level 40): +421% physical dmg, +12% speed/hit for 4 seconds, 63EP (Level 43): +441% physical dmg, +13% speed/hit for 5 seconds, 68EP (Level 46): +460% physical dmg, +14% speed/hit for 5 seconds, 72EP (Level 49): +481% physical dmg, +15% speed/hit for 5 seconds, 77EP (Level 52): +500% physical dmg, +15% speed/hit for 6 seconds, 82EP (Level 55): +521% physical dmg, +16% speed/hit for 6 seconds, 87EP (Level 58): +541% physical dmg, +17% speed/hit for 7 seconds, 92EP D.20.a.vii - Berserker Fury (Radial, Xtreme): Requires Level 15. Slashes multiple targets in a blinding flurry of rage. (Level 15): +650% physical dmg, 3 targets (Level 20): +784% physical dmg, 4 targets (Level 25): +917% physical dmg, 5 targets (Level 30): +1050% physical dmg, 6 targets (Level 35): +1184% physical dmg, 7 targets (Level 40): +1317% physical dmg, 8 targets (Level 45): +1450% physical dmg, 10 targets D.20.a.viii - Rude Awakening (Boost, Xtreme): Requires Level 20. Gives Wolverine the ability to resurrect himself from the dead if he dies within the boost lifetime. (Level 20): 10% of Maximum HP, 180 seconds (Level 25): 26% of Maximum HP, 210 seconds (Level 30): 42% of Maximum HP, 240 seconds (Level 35): 58% of Maximum HP, 270 seconds (Level 40): 75% of Maximum HP, 300 seconds D.20.a.ix - Berserker Rage (Boost): Boosts defense and movement for a time. (Level 1): +40% DEF, +11% attack speed, 13 seconds, 32EP (Level 4): +48% DEF, +14% attack speed, 15 seconds, 46EP (Level 7): +55% DEF, +18% attack speed, 17 seconds, 60EP (Level 10): +63% DEF, +22% attack speed, 19 seconds, 74EP (Level 13): +70% DEF, +26% attack speed, 21 seconds, 89EP (Level 16): +77% DEF, +30% attack speed, 24 seconds, 103EP (Level 19): +85% DEF, +34% attack speed, 26 seconds, 117EP (Level 22): +92% DEF, +38% attack speed, 28 seconds, 132EP (Level 25): +99% DEF, +42% attack speed, 30 seconds, 146EP (Level 28): +107% DEF, +46% attack speed, 32 seconds, 160EP (Level 31): +114% DEF, +50% attack speed, 35 seconds, 175EP (Level 34): +122% DEF, +54% attack speed, 37 seconds, 189EP (Level 37): +129% DEF, +58% attack speed, 39 seconds, 203EP (Level 40): +136% DEF, +62% attack speed, 41 seconds, 218EP (Level 43): +144% DEF, +66% attack speed, 43 seconds, 232EP (Level 46): +151% DEF, +70% attack speed, 46 seconds, 246EP (Level 49): +158% DEF, +74% attack speed, 48 seconds, 261EP (Level 52): +166% DEF, +78% attack speed, 50 seconds, 275EP (Level 55): +173% DEF, +82% attack speed, 52 seconds, 289EP (Level 59): +180% DEF, +86% attack speed, 55 seconds, 304EP D.20.a.x - Scream (Debuff): Requires Level 14, Berserker Rage. Causes enemies to run in fear and decreases their defenses. (Level 14): -19% DEF, 2 seconds, 84EP (Level 17): -22% DEF, 2 seconds, 98EP (Level 20): -25% DEF, 2 seconds, 113EP (Level 23): -28% DEF, 2 seconds, 128EP (Level 26): -31% DEF, 3 seconds, 143EP (Level 29): -33% DEF, 3 seconds, 158EP (Level 32): -36% DEF, 3 seconds, 173EP (Level 35): -39% DEF, 3 seconds, 188EP (Level 38): -42% DEF, 4 seconds, 203EP (Level 41): -45% DEF, 4 seconds, 218EP (Level 44): -48% DEF, 4 seconds, 233EP (Level 47): -50% DEF, 4 seconds, 248EP (Level 50): -53% DEF, 5 seconds, 263EP (Level 53): -56% DEF, 5 seconds, 278EP (Level 56): -59% DEF, 5 seconds, 293EP (Level 59): -62% DEF, 6 seconds, 308EP D.20.a.xi - Block (Ability): Requires Level 7. Allows heroes to protect themselves from all attacks by blocking damage at the cost of EP. (Level 7): 100% EP/Damage blocked (Level 10): 87% EP/Damage blocked (Level 14): 75% EP/Damage blocked (Level 17): 62% EP/Damage blocked (Level 21): 50% EP/Damage blocked D.20.a.xii - Claw Master (Passive): Increases effectiveness of claw power attacks. (Level 1): +5% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 1): +9% damage, +1% critical chance (Level 1): +12% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 1): +15% damage, +2% critical chance (Level 1): +18% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 1): +22% damage, +3% critical chance (Level 1): +25% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 1): +28% damage, +4% critical chance (Level 1): +31% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 1): +34% damage, +5% critical chance (Level 1): +38% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 1): +41% damage, +6% critical chance (Level 1): +44% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 1): +47% damage, +7% critical chance (Level 1): +50% damage, +8% critical chance D.20.a.xiii - Enhanced Senses (Passive): Animal instincts allow a natural increase in ATK and DEF. (Level 1): +11% ATK, +5% DEF (Level 1): +15% ATK, +10% DEF (Level 1): +21% ATK, +15% DEF (Level 1): +25% ATK, +20% DEF (Level 1): +30% ATK, +25% DEF (Level 1): +36% ATK, +30% DEF (Level 1): +40% ATK, +36% DEF (Level 1): +46% ATK, +40% DEF (Level 1): +50% ATK, +45% DEF (Level 1): +55% ATK, +50% DEF (Level 1): +61% ATK, +55% DEF, reveals hidden enemies (Level 1): +65% ATK, +61% DEF, reveals hidden enemies (Level 1): +70% ATK, +65% DEF, reveals hidden enemies (Level 1): +75% ATK, +71% DEF, reveals hidden enemies (Level 1): +80% ATK, +75% DEF, reveals hidden enemies D.20.a.xiv - Strong Willed (Passive): Increases all resistances. (Level 1): +5% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +8% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +11% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +14% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +17% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +20% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +23% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +26% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +29% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +32% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +35% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +38% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +41% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +44% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance (Level 1): +47% energy, radiation, elemental & mental resistance D.20.a.xv - Regeneration (Passive): Heals over time. (Level 1): 1.0% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 1.4% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 1.7% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 2.1% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 2.4% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 2.8% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 3.1% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 3.5% of max HP per 5 seconds (Level 1): 3.9% of max HP per 5 seconds (Level 1): 4.2% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 4.6% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 4.9% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 5.3% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 5.6% of max HP per 6 seconds (Level 1): 6.0% of max HP per 6 seconds D.20.a.xvi - Might (Ability): Increases lifting strength and destruction level of melee attacks. (Level 1): Lift heavy objects, damage reinforced walls and objects D.20.b) Commentary ------------------ Wolverine is a good tank. His one big lack as a pure tank is the lack of the second level of Might, but having Magneto or Jean around can fill that gap. Wolverine's primary offense is Feral Slash. Bloodlust provides a Plan B when encountering physical resistant enemies, but works rather slowly. Lethal Lunge is one of the best charges in the game and Claw Flurry is an excellent crowd control move. Regeneration is not as big a deal in XML2 as it was in one, except in the early game when health packs are a bit more scarce. Buy: * Feral Slash: basic offense, keep maxed * Claw Flurry: a few ranks for crowd control * Eviscerate: for the really big enemies * Lethal Lunge: a few ranks to give a sort of ranged attack * Berserker Fury: good Xtreme * Berserker Rage: a good boost, take at least a few ranks * Claw Master: keep maxed * Regeneration: about 8 ranks should be enough * Might: might as well take one rank Don't Buy: * Bloodlust: slow damage, only needed if you have a team of all tanks and you need options for physical resistant mobs * Scream: debuffs aren't very useful * Block: not a good skill * Strong Willed: get resistances from equipment Stats ----- At level 1: 20 Body, 8 Focus, 24 Strike, 16 Speed At level 99: 69 Body, 8 Focus, 147 Strike, 41 Speed Max: Body 298, Focus 250, Strike 322, Speed 290 Build: 1/3 Strike 1/3 Focus 1/6 each Body and Speed ================== D.21: Bonus Teams ================== Certain combinations of four characters provide a team bonus. If more than four characters are listed below, you may have any four on your team to earn the bonus: Age of Apocalypse: +100% ATK Rating - Any 4 heroes with Age of Apocalypse skins (excludes only Professor X and Pyro) Good for a melee-heavy party, but not much use if you're using lots of powers, especially ranged powers. This is a good team for early in the game (after the first run-through, when you have AoA skins early). As a reference, here are what the AoA costumes look like: Bishop: has a gray outfit, with large drape around his neck and metal implant on his forehead Colossus: is wearing a read scarf over his head and eyes Cyclops: has long hair obscuring the left side of his face Deadpool: the outfit without a mask Gambit: has a red bandanna around his neck and a red headband Iceman: has spikes protruding from his arms and legs Iron Man: silver/gray armor Jean Grey: short hair and a patch over one eye Juggernaut: no armor or helmet Magneto: red suit and helmet Nightcrawler: has crossed swords on his back Professor X: No AoA skin Pyro: No AoA skin Rogue: yellow and green outfit without a coat Sabretooth: yellow outfit with bare arms and metal wrist bands Scarlet Witch: outfit that looks like a one-piece swimsuit Storm: short hair, full body black-and-white "patched" outfit Sunfire: full hood over his head and he's wreathed in flames Toad: has no hat and is wearing a purple/gray suit Wolverine: red and blue outfit and no left hand (just claws sticking out of a stump) AoA skins are unlocked when you complete Act 2 the first time. Agile Warriors: +5% XP - Nightcrawler, Sunfire, Toad, Deadpool The team lacks bridge building and Leadership; though, the team bonus partly makes up for the lack of Leadership, and Nightcrawler and Deadpool can teleport past most gaps. Toad can put out fires and Sunfire can blast everything in sight. All-in-all, not a bad team for a second run-through. Brotherhood of Evil: +5% XP - Juggernaut, Magneto, Toad, Scarlet Witch A good mix, with a tank, semi-tank (Toad), Leadership, flying, bridge- building and strong support character (Scarlet Witch). The lack of an X-Man shouldn't have any effect on gameplay. Bruiser Brigade: 20 EP gain per Knockout - Juggernaut, Colossus, Wolverine, Rogue Too tank-heavy. Dark Past: 5% damage inflicted goes to HP - Rogue, Gambit, Deadpool, Wolverine Rogue, Gambit and Deadpool all have some ranged attacks, but this is still primarily a melee-heavy party. If you use this combo, you'd be better served outfitting them in AoA skins and getting the +100% ATK bonus. Double Date: 20 HP gained per Knockout - Rogue, Gambit, Jean Grey, Cyclops Flying, bridge building, Leadership, strong melee attacks, ability to move massive objects, strong ranged attacks...What's not to love?* * Pun intended. Energy Corps: +5% damage - Gambit, Bishop, Cyclops, Iron Man The only thing this group lacks is bridge building, and, with the "auto jump" feature you don't really need to build bridges. Just fly over gaps with Iron Man and your team will show up. Otherwise, you've got Might, strong melee attacks, strong ranged attacks and Leadership. You'll want to build Iron Man as a melee monster rather than concentrating on his ranged attacks (which tend to duplicate Cyclops). Family Affair: +5 HP regeneration - Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Juggernaut, Prof X Identical to Brotherhood of Evil with Prof X substituted for Toad, which provides strong mental damage powers and double Leadership bonuses for faster leveling. Not bad. The team bonus is kind of weak, though. Femme Fatale: 5% damage inflicted goes to HP - Storm, Scarlet Witch, Rogue, Jean Grey Another group that almost has it all: flying (3), bridge building, tank, Might, ranged support. The only thing you lack is Leadership, and that's not as big a deal in XML2 as it was in XML1. The team bonus is nice, and combined with Rogue and Scarlet Witch's boosts means no health packs for you! Forces of Nature: +10 to all Resists - Storm, Iceman, Sunfire, Magneto A strong team with everything you want, including Leadership. About the only thing you lack is a pure tank, but this group can dish out some beastly damage, hit lots of combos and Magneto's Levitation fills in for Might. The resistance bonus is very handy. Heavy Metal: +10 to all stats - Colossus, Juggernaut, Iron Man, Magneto This group is a little tank-heavy, but Iron Man can be set up as a strong ranged support character and Magneto gives you all the bonus goodies like building bridges and Leadership. The team bonus is pretty huge in the beginning of the game, but becomes statistically irrelevant near the end of the game or in Hard mode. New Avengers: +15% Max HP - Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Wolverine, Bishop You get no Leadership, no bridge building and only one flier. On the other hand, the team bonus is pretty sweet. New X-Men: +15% Max HP - Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, Wolverine, Sunfire, Bishop You put Nightcrawler, Colossus/Wolverine, Storm and Sunfire on a team and you're cooking with gas. On the downside, there's no Brotherhood mutant on the team, but that only makes a difference in two spots early in the game. You also can't build bridges, but you've got two fliers and a teleporter and the other character will simply appear. And Nightcrawler's Teleport Frenzy will hit a lot of combos with Storm and Sunfire. Alas, no Leadership bonus for that. Old School: +15% Max EP - Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Magneto, Toad, Prof X Magneto + Cyclops + Prof X = triple Leadership bonuses--if you can hit combos reliably. You wouldn't want both Jean Grey and Prof X on the same team, so your fourth will probably be Iceman, as he's more versatile than Toad. Raven Knights: +60% tech bit drops - Iceman, Prof X, Iron Man, Deadpool A good team, but the team bonus is worthless. Tech bits are not in short supply--it shouldn't be hard to finish the game in Normal mode with nearly 1,000,000 tech bits. Special Ops: +5% damage - Bishop, Deadpool, Nightcrawler, Gambit Deadpool, as a sort of cross between Nightcrawler and Bishop, seems kind of out-of-place in this group. However, strong melee and ranged attacks to take advantage of the team bonus are a plus. This team should dish out the hurt in major ways; however, you're likely to need to call in help once in a while to complete certain objectives (no flight, bridge building or Might). ================ D.22: Categories ================ Throughout this guide, references will be made to heroes by their abilities; for example, fliers refers to all characters with the Flight skill. Here are the categories used in this guide and the heroes that fit into that category: D.22.a) Leader -------------- Characters with the Leadership skill: Cyclops, Magneto and Professor X D.22.b) Flier ------------- Characters with the Flight skill: Iron Man, Jean Grey, Magneto, Rogue, Storm and Sunfire D.22.c) Bridge Builder ---------------------- Characters that can build bridges at marked places on the map: Iceman, Jean Grey and Magneto D.22.d) Tank ------------ Characters with lots of melee skills, the Might skill and typically high Body and Strike scores: Colossus, Iron Man, Juggernaut, Rogue, Sabretooth and Wolverine D.22.e) Ranged -------------- Characters that have good beam or projectile powers or typically operate in a non-melee mode: Bishop, Cyclops, Iceman, Iron Man, Jean Grey, Magneto, Professor X, Pyro, Scarlet Witch, Storm and Sunfire D.22.f) Teleporter ------------------ Character that can teleport: Deadpool and Nightcrawler D.22.g) X-Man ------------- Characters who are part of the X-Men: Bishop, Colossus, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Iron Man*, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Professor X, Rogue, Storm, Sunfire and Wolverine. (*Iron Man is actually an Avenger, but, for the purposes of this game, he's part of the X-Men.) D.22.h) Brotherhood ------------------- Characters who are part of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Deadpool, Juggernaut, Magneto, Pyro, Sabretooth, Scarlet Witch and Toad. / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section E. ITEM LISTS----------------------------------------------- / \ / ======================= E.01: Danger Room Discs ======================= Discs listed here are only those that are found during the course of gameplay. Discs that automatically show up in the Danger Room computer and discs that have to be purchased from Beast or Forge are not listed here. You'll find all the courses listed, along with the availability of the discs, in Section F. E.01.a) Act 1 ------------- [] Setting 102 - Throwing: Cerci Caverns, third room [] Moves 103 - Triple Hit: One of the queen chambers in the Queens Lair [] Moves 104 - Throw: Same disc as 103 [] Qualifying Exam 100: One of the "north" prisons in the Northern Plaza E.01.b) Act 2 ------------- [] Challenge - Cyclops: Jungle Canal, right fork in path soon after entering area [] Assault 203: Nuwali Shrine, room "southwest" of the water-filled altar room [] Challenge - Gambit: Elemental Tomb, water room [] Defend 204: Nuwali Gateway, when you enter from the Nuwali Corridors, go straight across the hall and break through the wall on the left for the disc [] Qualifying Exam 200: Beyonders Sanctum, when you enter, the disc is behind a large stone in an alcove to your left E.01.c) Act 3 ------------- [] Challenge - Iceman: Core Interior, after putting Forge's transceiver in a security console, turn left down the hall and first room on your right [] Assault 303: Core Security, from the entrance, go right to the third room on the left and into the back room [] Challenge - Phoenix: Infinite Engineering, from power distribution console, follow hall back towards exit, going straight through door to get the disc from a balcony [] Challenge - Sunfire: Assembly Factory, cryogenic chamber inside one of the pods [] Destroy 304: Madri Antechamber, first room after entrance [] Challenge - Scarlet Witch: Madri Cloisters, in the room where you make an offering to open the Artifact of Rage room [] Qualifying Exam 300: Meditation Chamber, in an alcove on the opposite side of the area from the entrance E.01.d) Act 4 ------------- [] Challenge - Toad: Perimeter Platforms, second gun platform [] Challenge - Rogue: Perimeter Platforms, third radar array platform [] Challenge - Colossus: Sewers South, in the first very large room, in the left corner opposite the entrance [] Challenge - Nightcrawler: New York South Side, left of the Xtraction point, at the end of the street [] Survival 404: New York West Side, straight ahead from the exit to New York South Side, on the left side of the street [] Defend 503: Holding Pens, destroy the generator and keep going straight and around the corner to find this disc behind some fencing [] Teamwork 403: Stockade, in large room leading to Brain Trust, in a side alcove [] Challenge - Juggernaut: Brain Trust, in the room next to the psychic demon spawn room [] Challenge - Magneto: Pantheon, under the statue in the middle of the first hall; requires a flier [] Challenge - Storm: Tower Engineering, in the room where you destroy the power control panels for the prison [] Graduation Exam 400: Sinister's Lab, room to the right of the Xtraction point E.01.e) Act 5 ------------- [] Challenge - Bishop: Ancient Labyrinth, going left from the Xtraction point, through the room with the tech station, on the floor of the large corner room [] Survival 504: Temple of Anubis, after clearing the pit produced by picking up the homing beacon, climb the stairs out and the disc is at the top of the first flight of stairs [] Challenge - Wolverine: Temple of Sekhmet, first room, behind second large pillar to your left [] Qualifying Exam 500: Hall of the Dead, immediately to your left as you enter the area =================== E.02: Tech Stations =================== Tech stations upgrade stats. There are 30 scattered throughout the game (six in each Act). E.02.a) Act 1 ------------- [] Dead Zone: +2 Strike, first burned-out airship [] Desolate Mesa: +2 Focus, down left from radar array [] Cerci Burrows: +2 Speed, third room with drones [] Larvae Chambers: +10 Health, in room with second egg cluster [] Genosha Seawall: +10 Focus, central rooms just past dirigible [] Grand Hall: +2 Body, to right of entrance, destroy generator to get through force field E.02.b) Act 2 ------------- [] Jungle Ruins: +20 Health, between the atmospheric generators [] Jungle Pass: +4 Speed, in a ruined temple beyond the laser-bomb guarded cave with the weapon cache [] Nuwali Shrine: +4 Body, right-hand path from entrance, have to push columns out of the way [] Nuwali Corridors: +20 Energy, first main room [] Elemental Tomb: +4 Strike, between earth and water rooms [] Beyonders Sanctum: +4 Focus, in the corner opposite the Xtraction point, go up the stairs, through either door and to the corner room, put out the fire at the base of the column and the station will come down E.02.c) Act 3 ------------- [] Core Interior: +6 Speed, in a room with a blue reactor coil, knock down the wall over the coil and then fly, teleport or walk across the coil [] Infinite Engineering: +6 Strike, from the large room with tow pits, take the left-hand path and go to the end [] Fusion Core: +30 Health, at first intersection, go left and it's in in the second room, just beyond Scarlet Witch's comic [] Genetic Processing: +30 Energy, in the DNA processor (big rollers) after you wreck it [] Madri Antechamber: +6 Body, after meeting Emma Frost, keep going straight and it's the room at the end of the hall [] Madri Cloisters: +6 Focus, when you destroy the psionic altar, use the offering altars in the corners of the room to open a room a little way back down the hall E.02.d) Act 4 ------------- [] Perimeter Platforms: +6 Strike, first radar array platform [] New York West Side: +8 Speed, on an upper floor of a bombed-out building near the Sewers West exit, you can fly up or climb the pile of rubble nearby [] Stockade: +8 Body, near the exit to the Holding Pens is a gated room, use Magneto or Jean Grey to flip the switch inside the room and collect the tech station; you can also get into this room from the other side once you've fought your way around, just activate the console to lower the force field [] New York North Side: +40 Energy, from the exit to West Side, go straight across and a little left [] Pantheon: +8 Focus, in front of the large statue [] Tower Engineering: +40 Health, in the room where Selene is held prisoner E.02.e) Act 5 ------------- [] Ra's Mouth: +50 Health, after the fight with Mr. Sinister, build a bridge to the center of the Ra's Mouth area [] Ancient Labyrinth: +50 Energy, go left from the Xtraction point and break down a wall to reach the station [] Temple of Anubis: +10 Body, from the first room take a right and find the station in the first main room, lower level [] Temple of Sekhmet: +10 Focus, from the Y-shaped room, go left [] Hall of the Dead: +10 Speed, past the Monolith battle, in a room with a glowing statue, Use the statue to reveal the station [] Vault of the Ages: +10 Strike, one of the generator rooms is reached by a hall that splits, take the left-hand hall to get to the station ==================== E.03: Homing Beacons ==================== There are six homing beacons in each Act; however, you only need four. Once you've collected four, the remaining two are replaced with XP bonuses. When you have four, a secret Blink Portal opens in your home base. Go through the portal and defeat the enemies. In Acts 1 through 4, you collect a piece of Iron Man's armor. In Act 5, you rescue Iron Man and can then add him to your team. E.03.a) Act 1 ------------- The bonus for extra beacons in Act 1 is 5,000 XP. [] Dead Zone: just past entrance to Cerci Caverns [] Cerci Caverns: side ledge to left of long bridge, requires flier or bridge builder [] Cerci Burrows: near the entrance to the Larvae Chambers [] Genosha Seawall: just past dirigible room, need Brotherhood mutant to open door to the right [] Southern Habitats: in unmapped hallway off hydroponics lab [] Northern Plaza: in Mr. Sinister's experiment room E.03.b) Act 2 ------------- The bonus for extra beacons in Act 2 is 15,000 XP. [] Jungle Canal: second cave you travel through [] Jungle Ruins: on the main path next to a weapon cache [] Jungle Pass: take the right fork from the main path, then the left-hand cave entrance and get the homing beacon in the cave [] Nuwali Shrine: from the main entrance, go right and follow the path around, through some columns that need to pushed out of the way and past a tech station, then take the left-path when you reach a T and in the next room the beacon is on the floor near some broken stones [] Elemental Tomb: in an alcove of the room of fire [] Nuwali Gateway: when you enter the Gateway from the Corridors, turn left and fight your way down the long hall with flame-throwing statues, near the end of the hall, break through the wall on your left and break your way through the walls to reach the beacon E.03.c) Act 3 ------------- The bonus for extra beacons in Act 3 is 25,000 XP. [] Core Interior: small room just left of the entrance [] Core Reactor: in the central hall, on a ledge past a nuclear waste pit, use a flier or teleporter to pick it up [] Genetic Processing: left at the first intersection past the DNA processor, on one of the side catwalks [] Assembly Factory: on top of some crates in a long, rectangular room on your way to the cryogenic substation [] Madri Antechamber: beside a column near the entrance [] Divine Sanctuary: from the large room with all the side rooms, head back toward the entrance into a room with a weapon cache, keep going into the next room and fly up to the beacon E.03.d) Act 4 ------------- The bonus for extra beacons in Act 4 is 35,000 XP. [] Perimeter Platforms: third gun platform [] Sewers South: behind a fan near the entrance from X-Mansion, you can fly over the gap or build a bridge to reach the generator, use Storm (Lightning), Rogue (Power Theft) or Bishop (Sapping Strike) to drain the generator and stop the fan, then fight your way back to the front of the fan and pick up the beacon [] New York South Side: immediately after coming out of Sewers South, on the roof of the building to your right, you can fly up or work your way around on the street until you can climb a wrecked train car [] Holding Pens: go left from the exit to Sewers West and work your way around behind the double force fields to find the console that turns them off and you can collect the beacon [] Sewers North: after coming in from New York North Side, you'll pass through a waterway, in the room beyond that has a campfire in the middle, look in one corner for a door that cannot be opened; teleport through or use Magneto or Jean to throw a switch on the inside of the room to get through and collect the beacon [] Sinister's Lab: room to the left of the Xtraction point E.03.e) Act 5 ------------- The bonus for extra beacons in Act 5 is 40,000 XP. [] Ra's Mouth, as you enter from the Teleport Chamber, go right at the first intersection, after rounding the corner, go through the second door on the left, fly over to a ledge to the left and push (or Levitate or TK) the column out of the way (must have Magneto, Jean, Rogue or Iron Man to do this), then go through the door to get the homing beacon [] Ancient Labyrinth: near the entrance to the Temple of Sekhmet are two doors leading to bridges, take the right-hand door to get to the room with the beacon [] Temple of Anubis: in the first room, take a left and pick up the beacon from the middle of the floor [] Temple of Sekhmet: from the Y-shaped room, go straight and cross the chasm to get the beacon in the hall beyond [] Hall of the Dead: in the room with the data disc, stand roughly in the center of the room, on the lower level, and move around until "Use loose stone" appears, then press Use to reveal the beacon [] Vault of the Ages: in a side alcove of the main arena ================ E.04: Data Discs ================ Collect four data discs and you get a bonus to your health or energy pack carrying capacity. There are twenty discs in all. * +2 energy packs for the first set of four data discs * +2 health packs for the second set of four data discs * +4 energy packs for the third set of four data discs * +4 health packs for the fourth set of four data discs * +6 health and +6 energy packs for the fifth set of four data discs E.04.a) Act 1 ------------- [] Barren Cliffs: under brush in area right before first Grizzly meeting [] Queens Lair: central platform in one of the queen's chambers, need flier or bridge builder [] Northern Plaza: under one of the first stairways [] Grand Hall: out in the open on the ground level E.04.b) Act 2 ------------- [] Jungle Canal: first cave you travel through [] Nuwali Corridors: in a hidden room in the corridor on the way to the octagonal platform, break down the wall to find a weapon cache and break the wall next to it to get the disc [] Nuwali Gateway : in the large cavern with bridges and islands, from the exit to the Nuwali Shrine, go to the right-most side of the room and use a flier to search along the wall, you should be able to see it over the top of the wall, break down the wall to get it [] Beyonders Sanctum: from the Xtraction point, go to the opposite corner of the room and look behind the stairs E.04.c) Act 3 ------------- [] Core Interior: from entrance go right and disc is near X-shaped pit [] Factory Entrance: near exit to Genetic Processing [] Divine Sanctuary: in one of the two side rooms with a large pit, fly over the pit to a ledge [] Madri Conclave: at the first T-intersection, go right and clear the rooms and you should find the disc in a corner alcove E.04.d) Act 4 ------------- [] Sewers West: in a room near the exit to the Holding Pens, shut off the water using the switch in the room across the hall, then send a flier down to get the disc [] Stockade: after switching hallways to get around a force field, keep to the right and get it from behind another force field [] New York North Side: from the West Side exit head right and then turn left and look on the left side of the street in a small alcove [] Tower Engineering: in a room next to the prison room E.04.e) Act 5 ------------- [] Ra's Mouth: left from the exit to Teleport Chamber (home base), behind one of the ships that are on side platforms [] Temple of Anubis: roughly in the center of the area, straight ahead from where you enter, but the way is blocked by stones, you can teleport through or work your way around and break through the walls behind the room where the disc is at [] Temple of Sekhmet: from the Y-shaped room, go right and in the room with the canopic jar, break through a wall on the right side of the room and follow the corridor [] Hall of the Dead: down the left path in the room after the Living Monolith battle =================== E.05: Weapon Caches =================== E.05.a) Act 1 ------------- [] Barren Cliffs: After first meeting with Grizzly, go left and build two bridges to reach cache [] Grand Hall: near a fallen pillar opposite the Xtraction point E.05.b) Act 2 ------------- [] Jungle Ruins: on the main path [] Jungle Pass: in a laser-bomb filled cave just before the Xtraction point [] Nuwali Corridors: in a hidden room in the corridor on the way to the octagonal platform, break down the wall [] Elemental Tomb: room of air [] Beyonders Sanctum: Omega Red's room E.05.c) Act 3 ------------- [] Core Interior: at the opposite end of the hall from the exit to Core Security [] Core Security: from the entrance, take the left-side hall to the second room on the left and break through the back wall [] Core Control: in room where you fight Sugarman [] Infinite Engineering: Room beside power distribution console room [] Fusion Core: in a room with a large pit, just before the room with the fusion core [] Assembly Factory: room where you destroy the cryogenic substation [] Madri Cloisters: when you destroy the psionic altar, use the offering altars in the corners of the room to open a room a little way back down the hall [] Divine Sanctuary: in the large room with all the side rooms, turn back toward the entrance and enter a small room [] Madri Conclave: in the downstairs shortcut between the Artifact and the main entrance E.05.d) Act 4 ------------- [] Perimeter Platforms: second gun platform [] Perimeter Platforms: second radar array platform [] Sewers South: in the hall right before the exit to New York South Side [] New York West Side: straight ahead from the South Side exit, along the right side of the street [] Sewers West: in a room behind a bus, use a Mighty character or Magneto or Jean Grey to move the bus [] Holding Pens: after destroying a generator, keep going straight to reach the cache [] Holding Pens: a little further on from the previous cache, behind some destructible fencing [] Stockade: after the Slow trap, keep to the right, crossing a water-filled pit and in the next room is the cache [] Brain Trust: in the pit in the room where you spawn the psychic demon [] Brain Trust (x2): right outside the door leading to the fight against Stryfe [] Sewers North: side room immediately before the Xtraction point [] Pantheon: under the statue in the middle of the first hall; requires a flier [] Tower Engineering: just outside the room where you destroy the power control panels for the prison [] Sinister's Lab: in the room to the right of the Xtraction point [] Sinister's Lab: just in front of the teleporter to Tower Apex E.05.e) Act 5 ------------- [] Ancient Labyrinth: on a ledge of a room with a big pit, to the left of the Xtraction point room (left as you face into the room) [] Temple of Anubis: roughly in the center of the area, straight ahead from where you enter, but the way is blocked by stones, you can teleport through or work your way around and break through the walls behind the room where the cache is at [] Temple of Sekhmet: first room, behind first large pillar to your left [] Hall of the Dead: in the room with the Xtraction point ================= E.06: Comic Books ================= Comic books confer no special bonuses, as they did in XML1. There are 15 comics (one for each of the "main" characters), and all are in Acts 1 through 4. E.06.a) Act 1 ------------- [] Bishop: In Desolate Mesa, after destroying radar array, go down and left from main path [] Wolverine: Larvae Chambers, room with third egg cluster [] Colossus: Southern Habitats, side room near one of the prisons E.06.b) Act 2 ------------- [] Toad: Jungle Ruins, behind an atmospheric generator [] Cyclops: Jungle Pass, in a ruined temple along the left fork from the beginning path [] Sunfire: Nuwali Shrine, in room leading to Nuwali Corridors [] Gambit: Nuwali Corridors, on the octagonal platform with one of the guardian switches E.06.c) Act 3 ------------- [] Storm: Core Reactor, in the central hall [] Scarlet Witch: Fusion Core, at first intersection go left and it's in the first room [] Iceman: Genetic Processing, on the large metal bridge, among the blocks that bar your way [] Juggernaut: Madri Antechamber, behind an altar near where you first meet Emma Frost E.06.d) Act 4 ------------- [] Magneto: Sewers West, after the hall with the derelict bus, go to the far left end of the next hall and break through the sewer grate [] Jean Grey: Holding Pens, after destroying a generator, keep going straight [] Rogue: New York North Side, from the exit to West Side, go right to the end of the street and look behind some barrels on the left side of the street [] Nightcrawler: Sinister's Lab, first room, upper level ================== E.07: Sketch Books ================== Sketch books unlock concept art. There are 16 sketch books and each one unlocks three pieces of concept art. If you collect all 16, a lot of additional concept art is unlocked. On the Stats tab of your review screen, the number of sketch books is actually the number of concept art pieces you've unlocked. E.g., in Act 1, your sketch book stats will be x of 9, not x of 3. E.07.a) Act 1 ------------- [] Dead Zone, Dead Zone Enemy, Magneto: Desolate Mesa, down left from the radar array [] Insect Tunnels, Insect Tunnels Enemy, Nightcrawler: Cerci Burrows, in one of the rooms with drones [] Genosha, Genosha Enemy, Iceman: Grand Hall, on an upper platform, need a flier to get it E.07.b) Act 2 ------------- [] Jungle, Jungle Enemy, Jean Grey: Jungle Pass, in cave between Xtraction point and boss fight with Sauron [] Monument, Monument Enemy, Juggernaut: Nuwali Corridors, on a ledge after you fly over the large chasm E.07.c) Act 3 ------------- [] Core, Core Enemy, Rogue: Core Control, near force field that blocks you from Yellow reactor coolant pump [] Infinite Processing Plant, Infinite Enemy, Gambit: Core Processing, landing after crossing first bridge [] Madri Temple, Madri Enemy, Scarlet Witch: Divine Sanctuary, in the downstairs shortcut from the Artifact to the main entrance E.07.d) Act 4 ------------- [] Pens, Pens Enemy, Storm: Perimeter Platforms, first gun platform [] New York, New York Enemy, Colossus: Stockade, just past the Slow trap, go behind a force field to get the book [] Perimeter, Perimeter Enemy, Sunfire: New York North Side, in a corner of the area where you fight Deadpool [] Sewers, Sewer Enemy, Cyclops: Sewers North, after crossing a waterway, head to the right to a small side room that must be entered by knocking down the wall [] Apocalypse's Tower, Tower Enemy, Toad: Pantheon, in the center of the room as you enter from North Sewers E.07.e) Act 5 ------------- [] Wolverine, Abyss, Mikhail: Ancient Labyrinth, in the room with the Xtraction point [] Egypt, Egypt Enemy, Bishop: Temple of Anubis, after picking up the homing beacon, the floor will fall away and the sketch book is in the bottom of the pit [] Holocaust, Archangel, Apocalypse: Hall of the Dead, in the room with the Xtraction point / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section F. DANGER ROOM COURSES-------------------------------------- / \ / n/a for Location of a Danger Room disc indicates the course is automatically available. Buy for Location means the disc must be purchased from Beast or Forge. Awards stack; e.g. if you beat the Vibranium Award requirement, you also receive the Titanium Award and Adamantium Award. If you beat all the courses, you will unlock Professor X as a playable character. ====================== F.01: Freshman Courses ====================== The four courses (105, 106, 107 and 108) that must be bought will only show up in Forge's shop after you have collected the Challenge - Cyclops disc (from the first mission in Act 2). F.01.a) Setting 101 - Hidden Goods ---------------------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Destroy all crates * Complete within 1:30 Titanium Award (beat the course): 200 XP Adamantium Award (within 0:45): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 0:30): An item Recommended Team: * Any single hero, one with Might or a Beam power works best Smash the marked crates. It's easier to finish in less than 30 seconds if you use a ranged fighter or teleporter. F.01.b) Setting 102 - Throwing ------------------------------ Location: Cerci Caverns, third room Objectives: * Execute a pickup-and-throw move five times * Complete within 1:30 Titanium Award (beat the course): 300 XP Adamantium Award (within 0:45): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 0:30): An item Recommended Team: * Any single hero, the faster the better Pick up items with Use and throw them with Use. Just grab any crates or barrels lying around. F.01.c) Moves 103 - Triple Hit ------------------------------ Location: Queen's Lair, chamber where you first meet Zealot Objectives: * Strike enemies with the Triple Hit 5 times * Complete within 1:30 Titanium Award (beat the course): 450 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:00): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 0:45): An item Recommended Team: * Any single hero, a tank works best Use Attack, Attack, Attack for the Triple Hit. Don't spend a lot of time running around looking for enemies, they'll spawn on top of you. F.01.d) Moves 104 - Throw ------------------------- Location: Queen's Lair, chamber where you first meet Zealot Objectives: * Execute throwing an enemy 5 times * Complete within 1:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 600 XP Adamantium Award (within 0:45): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 0:30): An item Recommended Team: * Any single hero, a tank works best Press Use while standing near an enemy to pick him/her/it up. Press Use again to throw the enemy. Don't spend a lot of time running around looking for enemies, they'll spawn on top of you. F.01.e) Teamwork 105 -------------------- Location: Buy for 160 tech bits Objectives: * Defeat 10 enemies * Call for help from allies five times * Complete within 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 750 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:15): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 0:45): An item Recommended Team: * Any This is real simple. Just lay into the enemies that spawn and spam your Call Allies button. You should be able to complete the course in less than 30 seconds. F.01.f) Moves 106 - Knockback ----------------------------- Location: Buy for 250 tech bits Objectives: * Strike enemies with the knockback attack 10 times * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 1000 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 1:00): An item Recommended Team: * Any single hero, a non-tank works best The knockback attack is Attack, Smash, Smash, Smash. A non-melee oriented character works best. A tank is likely to knock enemies away with the first or second Smash and make completing the combo difficult. F.01.g) Combined Powers 107 --------------------------- Location: Buy for 360 tech bits Objectives: * Execute 10 power combinations * Complete within 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 1250 XP Adamantium Award (within 2:30): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 2:00): An item Recommended Team: * Whatever team works best for you hitting power combos (see more below) There's no getting around it: hitting power combos in XML2 is a lot harder than in XML1. First, the margin of error--the time you have between when the two powers hit--has been reduced. Second, the AI won't always use the power you assign to AI Skill, so it's not as reliable. Third, the variety of mutants makes finding good combinations harder. That said, here are some powers that work well for causing Power Combos: * Magneto's Magnetic Shell * Storm's Blizzard * Iceman's Slow Beam and Freeze Beam * Almost any Radial power Beating the Combined Powers courses in XML2 takes a lot more work and experimentation than in XML1. Another possibility is to use a tank with Might to pick enemies up and hurl them into the rest of the team, which almost always causes a Batter Up! combo. If you're having a lot of trouble with it, wait until you level up some more and increase your skill ranks. Power combos generally get easier to hit as your skills increase in rank. But, don't wait too long for this first combined powers course. If you get to the point you can one-shot kill the enemies in this course, it will be almost impossible to beat it. F.01.h) Moves 108 - Stun ------------------------ Location: Buy for 490 tech bits Objectives: * Strike enemies with the stunning blow 10 times * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 1500 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 1:00): An item Recommended Team: * Any single hero, a fast-moving non-tank works best The stunning blow is Smash, Attack, Smash, Smash. A non-melee oriented character works best. A tank is likely to knock enemies away with the first Smash and make completing the combo difficult. Also, you'll have to chase enemies down in this course, so having a fast-moving hero gives you a better chance at the Vibranium Award. F.01.i) Qualifying Exam 100 --------------------------- Location: Northern Plaza of Genosha, in one of the prisons from which you free mutants Objectives: * Fight Lady Deathstrike Titanium Award (beat the course): unlock the next grade and 3000 XP Adamantium Award (within 5:00): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 3:00): Free talent (skill) point Recommended Team: * Same team you used in boss fight against Lady Deathstrike, unless you bribed her--in which case you'll want Wolverine, Iceman and two other ranged attackers. This is a repeat of your boss fight against Lady Deathstrike, except she won't regenerate. You should be able to easily beat her down in less than three minutes. ======================= F.02: Sophomore Courses ======================= F.02.a) Moves 201 - Trip ------------------------ Location: n/a Objectives: * Strike enemies with the trip maneuver 10 times * Complete within 1:30 Titanium Award (beat the course): 2500 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:15): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 1:00): An enhanced item Recommended team: * Any single character with decent melee skills, but not a tank Trip is Attack, Smash, Attack. A tank will frequently knock enemies back with either the first or second blow, so will have trouble finishing the combo. The timing on this combo seems to be a little tricky and you can hit the sequence perfectly but the game fails to record your trip. It almost always seems to fail when you've got your foe backed up against a wall, so try to keep the mobs out in the open. Also, attacks from other mobs will disrupt the sequence, so you may need to quickly blast all mobs but one and then use the combo on that one foe. F.02.b) Moves 202 - Popup ------------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Strike enemies with the popup attack 10 times * Complete within 1:30 Titanium Award (beat the course): 3000 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:15): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 1:00): An enhanced item Recommended team: * Any single character, preferably a tank The popup combo is Attack, Attack, Smash. Unlike the other Moves courses, you'll probably want a tank for this as some of the enemy spawns have strong attacks. You're going to find it difficult to land the sequence of blows, so just keep repeating the sequence to yourself and try to get the rhythm down. F.02.c) Assault 203 ------------------- Location: Nuwali Shrine, from the main entrance, head straight into the next room, then turn left and search for the disc in the room beyond Objectives: * Defeat 30 enemies Titanium Award (beat the course): 3350 XP Adamantium Award (within 3:00): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 2:00): An enhanced item Recommended Team: * Characters with good radial or blast powers Enemies will spawn fast and furious. Use characters with good area-of- effect powers and keep blasting. F.02.d) Defend 204 ------------------ Location: Entering the Nuwali Gateway from the Corridors, go straight across the hall and break through the wall on the left Objectives: * Defend Beast * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 3500 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (defeat 20 enemies): An enhanced item Recommended Team: * Someone with a shield that covers all allies * Someone with a good blast power to keep bad guys away from Beast The thing to worry about here are the ranged attackers. You can deal with melee thugs by staying close to Beast and using a Radial or Blast power to keep the mobs at bay. But the shooters standing outside of range can be deadly. Have a party-wide shield power available; it should also protect Beast. F.02.e) Qualifying Exam 200 --------------------------- Location: Beyonders Sanctum, in an alcove to the left just inside the entrance Objectives: * Defeat Sauron Titanium Award (beat the course): Unlock the next grade and 3000 XP Adamantium Award (within 5:00): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 3:00): Free talent (skill) point Recommended Team: * Your favorite characters, the stronger the better This will be just like your mini-boss fight against Sauron, but he's tougher and takes longer to kill. Strong attacks--especially with a team that can hit lots of combos--will help you achieve the Vibranium Award. Which is, really, all you need to worry about as Sauron isn't particularly dangerous. F.02.f) Challenge - Cyclops --------------------------- Location: Jungle Canal, right fork in the path soon after you enter area Objectives: * Protect all bookcases * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Accelerated Visor Adamantium Award (defeat 10 enemies): +1 Body Vibranium Award (defeat 20 enemies): +1 Level Recommended team: * Cyclops In challenge courses, you get unlimited energy. Bind Cyclops' strongest beam attack to one of your Powers buttons and use it continuously. If you've gotten Auto Artillery, you might want to set some up in the vicinity of each bookcase. The bookcases are marked with red X's on your map, keep running around to them and blasting everything that moves. F.02.g) Challenge - Gambit --------------------------- Location: Elemental Tomb, water room Objectives: * Defeat 5 enemies * Destroy the stone head * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Nanocore Staff Adamantium Award (within 1:00): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 0:45): +1 Level Recommended team: * Gambit You have unlimited energy in Challenge courses, so lay about you with Staff Slam or Staff Assault. Once you've killed five enemies, run to the stone head and beat on it with more Staff Assaults. F.02.h) Challenge - Iceman --------------------------- Location: Core Interior, after putting Forge's transceiver in a security console, turn left down the hall and first room on your right Objectives: * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Cryogenic Booster Adamantium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (defeat 30 enemies): +1 Level Recommended team: * Iceman You have unlimited power, so lay about with your strongest skills. If you've purchased some ranks in it, Arctic Burst is probably your best bet. You'll also want Ice Armor for extra protection. ==================== F.03: Junior Courses ==================== F.03.a) Survival 301 -------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Survive for 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 4500 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 20 enemies): +1 Body Vibranium Award (defeat 40 enemies): An enhanced item Recommended Team: * Any of your favorites Survival courses are the second-easiest courses in the game (the easiest being the Assault scenarios). Just take your favorite mutants into the scenario and have at the mobs. F.03.b) Teamwork 302 -------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Execute 10 power combinations * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 4750 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 10 enemies): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (defeat 20 enemies): an enhanced item Recommended Team: * Gambit, Deadpool, Nightcrawler or another mutant with a multiple-attack power * Magneto or Jean Grey if you just want Batter Up! combos By the time you acquire this course, you have some more options available to you than when you tried Combined Powers 107. One good method of hitting combos is to use a power that has multiple attacks (not multiple projectiles, but individual melee attacks). For example, Gambit's Staff Assault has Gambit make a series of four or five strikes with his staff. Put him into a group of mobs, activate Staff Assault and spam the Call Allies button. You should hit at least one combos, possibly even two on that one execution of Staff Assault. Another way of hitting combos is to play Jean Grey or Magneto. Set all your teammates to Defensive AI and use your character to toss enemies at them. You should get regular Batter Up! combos. F.03.c) Assault 303 ------------------- Location: Core Security, from the entrance, go right to the third room on the left and into the back room Objectives: * Defeat 40 enemies * Destroy: all barrels Titanium Award (beat the course): 5000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 2:30): an enhanced item Recommended Team: * Someone with a very destructive radial power * Mutants with good AoE powers Forget about the enemies at first and run to the marked X's on your map and activate your most destructive radial power (e.g. Iceman's Arctic Blast). You'll destroy the barrels and probably a few enemies as well. Then concentrate on the mobs. Try to attack closely packed groups with AoE powers to beat the Vibranium award time. F.03.d) Destroy 304 ------------------- Location: Madri Antechamber, first room after entrance Objectives: * Destroy: all small urns * Complete within 1:45 Titanium Award (beat the course): 5500 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:15): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 1:00): an enhanced item Recommended Team: * Sunfire is your best bet for flying and quickly destroying objects Don't worry about enemies, take Sunfire on a flight around the room, dropping down near each marked X on your map and blowing things up. F.03.e) Qualifying Exam 300 --------------------------- Location: Meditation Chamber, in an alcove on the opposite side of the area from the entrance Objectives: * Defeat Sugarman Titanium Award (beat the course): Unlock the next grade and 10000 XP Adamantium Award (within 5:00): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 3:00): Free talent (skill) point Recommended Team: * Your favorite damage-dealers Wait until you're in the mid-20s in level and you should be able to take down Sugarman with no trouble. Remember to stay to the sides to avoid his tongue lash and to jump out of the way when he begins flailing with his hammers. F.03.f) Challenge - Toad ------------------------ Location: Perimeter Platforms, second gun platform Objectives: * Defeat Madri High Priest Titanium Award (beat the course): Amphibian Scales Adamantium Award (within 1:00): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 0:45): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Toad Excessive use of Tongue Lash is recommended. F.03.g) Challenge - Phoenix --------------------------- Location: Infinite Engineering, from power distribution console, follow hall back towards exit, going straight through door to get the disc from a balcony Objectives: * Defeat 20 enemies Titanium Award (beat the course): Touch of the Phoenix Adamantium Award (within 2:00): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 1:30): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Jean Grey In XML2, Jean is more defensive than offensive, still, you can probably find a power or two (Psionic Boom, Dark Phoenix) that will do decent damage. You have unlimited energy, so these challenges come down to spamming a specific power over and over. F.03.h) Challenge - Scarlet Witch --------------------------------- Location: Madri Cloisters, in the room where you make an offering to open the Artifact of Rage room Objectives: * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Orb of Chaos Adamantium Award (defeat 10 enemies): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Scarlet Witch While the main objective is not that difficult (if nothing else, you can just keep running away for two minutes), defeating enough enemies to win the higher awards is difficult. Scarlet Witch is not one of the most powerful mutants when it comes to doling out heavy doses of damage. You can spam your most damaging power (unlimited energy), but defeating 10 or 15 enemies will mainly be a matter of luck. F.03.i) Challenge - Sunfire --------------------------- Location: Assembly Factory, cryogenic chamber inside one of the pods Objectives: * Defeat 5 enemies * Destroy: all tactical displays Titanium Award (beat the course): Essence of the Corona Adamantium Award (within 2:00): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 1:30): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Sunfire There's no problem with the defeating or destroying parts of the scenario; Sunfire is one of the more destructive mutants in your arsenal. The problem is the time limit for the Adamantium and Vibranium awards. There are 12 tactical displays around the room, so, to destroy them all (the 5 enemies-- and more--will go down with the displays) you'll pretty much need to fly between them and blow up two at a time when you find them close together. ==================== F.04: Senior Courses ==================== F.04.a) Sabotage 401 -------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat Infinite Mark V * Destroy: all barrels * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 6250 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 1:00): a rare items Recommended Team: * Someone with a very destructive radial power Forget about the enemies at first and run to the marked X's on your map and activate your most destructive radial power (e.g. Iceman's Arctic Blast). You'll destroy the barrels and probably a few enemies as well. Then find and concentrate fire on the Infinite Mark V. F.04.b) Defend 402 ------------------ Location: n/a Objectives: * Defend Havok * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 6750 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 30 enemies): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (defeat 45 enemies): a rare item Recommended Team: * Storm * Iron Man * Strong blast or projectile powers The easiest way to beat this course is to have Storm's Will of the Goddess leveled up a bit, plenty of Xtreme Icons (wait until you're level 35 and can have five icons) and keep WotG up continually. Havok is very weak and will go down in one or two shots unless you keep him covered with WotG. If you've unlocked Iron Man already, you can keep Gamma Bolts bouncing around the room to help take out the enemies. The ranged enemies are the worst, so you'll need strong blast or projectile powers to take them out quickly. F.04.c) Teamwork 403 -------------------- Location: Stockade, in large room leading to Brain Trust, in a side alcove; or, buy for 5,290 tech bits Objectives: * Defeat 15 enemies * Execute 10 power combination * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 7500 XP Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 1:00): a rare item Recommended Team: * Whatever team you can best hit combos with Hitting power combos in XML2 is more difficult than in XML1. Some suggestions: * Use Magneto or Jean to throw enemies into your teammates, which should earn you a Batter Up! combo. * Use a power that affects multiple enemies (Nightcrawler's Teleport Frenzy, Gambit's Staff Assault, Iron Man's Gamma Bolts), which gives you more chances to hit combos (sometimes two or three with a single power execution). * Set all your characters to use radial powers and try to keep your team close togther. * Get a friend to come over and help you out. F.04.d) Survival 404 -------------------- Location: New York West Side, straight ahead from the entrance from South Side, on the left side of the street; or, buy for 5,760 tech bits Objectives: * Survive for 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 8000 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Body Vibranium Award (defeat 30 enemies): a rare item Recommended Team: * Favorite team Survival courses aren't that difficult. Just keep moving around the killing the bad guys. F.04.e) Graduation Exam 400 --------------------------- Location: Sinister’s Lab, room to the right of the Xtraction point; or, buy for 6,250 tech bits Objectives: * Defeat Bastion Titanium Award (beat the course): Unlock the next grade and 12500 XP Adamantium Award (within 5:00): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 3:00): Free talent (skill) point This plays out just like your fight against Bastion in the game. Take Storm and use Will of the Goddess to keep your party invincible while beating up on Bastion. Ignore the Sentinels, since they can't hurt you while you're under Will of the Goddess. F.04.f) Challenge - Colossus ---------------------------- Location: Sewers South, in the first very large room, in the left corner opposite the entrance Objectives: * Defeat 30 enemies * Complete within 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Regenerative Plating Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 1:00): +1 level Recommended Team: * Colossus Use whatever the most damage power Colossus has available and spam it. F.04.g) Challenge - Magneto --------------------------- Location: Pantheon, under the statue in the middle of the first hall; requires a flier Objectives: * Defeat 20 enemies * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Advanced Magneto Helmet Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 1:00): +1 level Recommended Team: * Magneto Magneto isn't known for his damage-dealing skill, so this may be harder than it looks. Shrapnel Sentry is a good power to use here and there's no limit to the number you can throw out. F.04.h) Challenge - Juggernaut ------------------------------ Location: Brain Trust, in the room next to the psychic demon spawn room Objectives: * Defeat 20 enemies Titanium Award (beat the course): Cyttorak Enhancer Adamantium Award (within 2:00): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 1:30): +1 level Recommended Team: * Juggernaut You shouldn't have any difficulty beating people up with Juggs. F.04.i) Challenge - Nightcrawler -------------------------------- Location: New York South Side, left of the Xtraction point, at the end of the street Objectives: * Destroy: all small urns * Survive for 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Quantum Swords Adamantium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (defeat 30 enemies): +1 level Recommended Team: * Nightcrawler Unlimited energy = lots and lots of Teleport Frenzy. Use Teleport to stay ahead of the dogs, which can slow you down. Jump to the urns and take them out with Divine Blades then just Frenzy 'til you drop. =================== F.05: X-Man Courses =================== F.05.a) Protect 501 ------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Protect: all crates * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 10000 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 10 enemies): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (defeat 20 enemies): a rare item Recommended Team: * Strong ranged characters * Characters with good trap skills Unlike the Defend courses, you can't use Will of the Goddess to make the crates invulnerable. Fortunately, the crates are pretty strong, the area is tight and easily contained and the enemies are primarily close-range attackers. This means a strong group of ranged characters can keep the enemies at bay. Having characters with strong traps (such as Cyclops, Magneto or Iron Man) is also useful as you can throw the traps out and get what amounts to additional allies wiping out enemies. F.05.b) Assault 502 ------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat 30 enemies Titanium Award (beat the course): 11000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 3:00): a rare item Recommended Team: * Your favorite damage dealers Assault courses should be old hat by now. Bring your favorite team of damage dealers and lay waste the quivering hordes. F.05.c) Defend 503 ------------------ Location: Holding Pens, destroy the generator and keep going straight and around the corner to find this disc behind some fencing Objectives: * Defend Genoshan prisoner * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 12000 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (defeat 30 enemies): a rare item Recommended Team: * Storm + ranged characters Strom + Will of the Goddess = instant win. Bring along some strong ranged characters to earn the higher rewards. F.05.d) Survival 504 -------------------- Location: Temple of Anubis, after clearing the pit produced by picking up the homing beacon, climb the stairs out and the disc is at the top of the first flight of stairs Objectives: * Survive for 3:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): 13000 XP Adamantium Award (defeat 20 enemies): +1 Body Vibranium Award (defeat 30 enemies): a rare item Recommended Team: * Your favorites Survival courses are pretty easy. If you want to make it even easier, bring along Storm and Will of the Goddess. F.05.e) Qualifying Exam 500 --------------------------- Location: Hall of the Dead, immediately to your left as you enter the area Objectives: * Defeat Stryfe Titanium Award (beat the course): unlock the next grade and 20000 XP Adamantium Award (within 5:00): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 3:00): free talent (skill) point Recommended Team: * Teleporter or flier to stay ahead of Stryfe This is a repeat of the boss battle in the middle of Act 4 and the strategy is the same. See Section C.24 for details on fighting Stryfe. F.05.f) Challenge - Bishop -------------------------- Location: Ancient Labyrinth, going left from the Xtraction point, through the room with the tech station, on the floor of the large corner room Objectives: * Protect: all crates * Survive for 1:30 Titanium Award (beat the course): Phase Pistol Adamantium Award (defeat 10 enemies): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Bishop You've got unlimited energy, so you'll probably want to unload lots of Bombardments, or just use Full Auto or Rapid Fire and never let off the button. F.05.g) Challenge - Storm ------------------------- Location: Tower Engineering, in the room where you destroy the power control panels for the prison Objectives: * Survive for 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Goddess Mantle Adamantium Award (defeat 10 enemies): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (defeat 15 enemies): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Storm If you've got Will of the Goddess (which is really Storm's best power), just put that up and spam (unlimited energy) Lightning. Should be no problem. F.05.h) Challenge - Rogue ------------------------- Location: Perimeter Platforms, third radar array platform Objectives: * Defeat 5 enemies * Destroy: all flaming barrels * Complete within 2:00 Titanium Award (beat the course): Touch of Death Adamantium Award (within 1:30): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 1:00): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Rogue Fly between the barrels and destroy them with Smash (or similar offensive power). Then spam your best offensive power on the mobs. F.05.i) Challenge - Wolverine ----------------------------- Location: Temple of Sekhmet, first room, behind second large pillar to your left Objectives: * Defeat 20 enemies Titanium Award (beat the course): Fist of Weapon X Adamantium Award (within 2:00): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 1:30): +1 Level Recommended Team: * Wolverine With unlimited energy, you can just spam your favorite power. A combination of Berserker Rage and Claw Flurry should easily clear 20 enemies in less than 1:30. ===================== F.06: Legends Courses ===================== All the Legends courses are just alike. They pit you against a very strong version of one of the mini bosses from each Act. You'll want to wait until you've got a high level team (at least mid-40s) before taking these on. Use your favorite team and tactics and take 'em down. F.06.a) Nightmare 501 - Deathstrike ----------------------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat Lady Deathstrike Titanium Award (beat the course): 25000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Speed Vibranium Award (within 3:00): a rare item F.06.b) Nightmare 502 - Sauron ------------------------------ Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat Sauron Titanium Award (beat the course): 30000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 3:00): free talent (skill) point F.06.c) Nightmare 503 - Sugarman -------------------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat Sugarman Titanium Award (beat the course): 35000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Strike Vibranium Award (within 3:00): free talent (skill) point F.06.d) Nightmare 504 - Bastion ------------------------------- Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat Bastion Titanium Award (beat the course): 40000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Body Vibranium Award (within 3:00): free talent (skill) point F.06.e) Nightmare 505 - Stryfe ------------------------------ Location: n/a Objectives: * Defeat Stryfe Titanium Award (beat the course): 50000 XP Adamantium Award (within 4:00): +1 Focus Vibranium Award (within 3:00): free talent (skill) point / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---Section G. TRIVIA GAMES--------------------------------------------- / \ / At your home base in each act, you can play a trivia game to earn XP. ====================== G.01: Act 1 Questions ====================== Each correct answer in Act 1 is worth 50 XP. Q. Sabretooth's archenemy is: A. Wolverine Q. In the video game X-Men: Legends, Iceman had a crush on A. Alison Crestmere Q. Juggernaut first appeared in X-Men number: A. 12 Q. As a young man, Gambit wed an assassin named: A. Bella Donna Boudreaux Q. What is Victor Creed's mutant code name? A. Sabretooth Q. Forge has been romantically linked to: A. Storm Q. While growing up in an orphanage, Cyclops was bullied by a boy named Nathan, who was really: A. Mister Sinister Q. Which is true of Colossus in his armored form? A. Even his eyeballs become steel-like Q. Beast was born a mutant because: A. His father was exposed to a massive amount of radiation Q. What is Apocalypse's real name? A. En Sabah Nur Q. Before joining the X-Men, Angel was a crime fighter who worked under the name: A. Avenging Angel Q. Abyss is able to: A. Pull enemies into an inter-dimensional cavity in his chest Q. Blink's real name is: A. Clarice Ferguson Q. What is Lorna Dane's X-Men code name? A. Polaris Q. Blob is originally from: A. Lubbock, Texas Q. Grizzly worked for which team? A. Six Pack Q. Why does Lady Deathstrike hate Wolverine? A. She thinks he stole her father's work in adamantium Q. Quicksilver's mutant power is: A. Super speed Q. What is Polaris' mutant power? A. Magnetic Manipulation Q. Blink's protector is: A. Sabretooth Q. Which X-Man saved Polaris from Mesmero? A. Iceman Q. Before joining the Brotherhood, Blob worked at: A. A traveling circus Q. What color hair does Polaris have? A. Green Q. Quicksilver and his sister were raised by: A. Gypsies Q. What secret project did Wolverine and Sabretooth both belong to? A. Weapon X Q. Cable, Domino, Grizzly, George Washington Bridge, Hammer and Kane together form what group? A. Six Pack Q. Blink is able to teleport: A. As far away as the moon Q. Zealot is the bitter enemy of: A. Magneto Q. Quicksilver's real name is: A. Pietro Maximoff Q. Sabretooth made his debut in which Marvel comic book? A. Iron Fist Q. Jean's psychic powers awoke when: A. Her friend was hit by a car Q. Juggernaut frequently partners up with which of the following mutants? A. Black Tom Cassidy Q. Who did Sabretooth have a son with? A. Mystique Q. What is Lady Deathstrike's real name? A. Yuriko Oyama Q. Who are the children of Magneto? A. Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver Q. Which Marvel hero's comic did Mystique first appear in 1978? A. Ms. Marvel Q. Lady Deathstrike's father developed a process for: A. Bonding adamantium to bone Q. Abyss works for: A. Apocalypse Q. Where is Genosha located? A. The Indian Ocean Q. Professor Xavier attended which university? A. Oxford Q. On average, if Rogue touches a mutant for a minute, how long does she retain that mutant's powers? A. 60 minutes Q. Which of these mutants can't fly? A. Wolverine Q. What time traveling team of mutants does Blink belong to? A. Exiles Q. Who here is not a mutant? A. Juggernaut Q. What group of criminals did Lady Deathstrike join after her attempt to kill Wolverine failed? A. The Reavers Q. Blob is able to generate: A. A gravitational force that makes him immovable Q. What X-Man did Polaris have a relationship with? A. Havok Q. Forge was contracted by the U.S. Government to develop a way to detect an alien race known as: A. Dire Wraiths Q. Who is Sabretooth's son? A. Graydon Creed Q. Beast was born in: A. Dunfee, Illinois ===================== G.02: Act 2 Questions ===================== Each correct answer in Act 2 is worth 200 XP. Q. Angel is: A. Extremely wealthy Q. Wolverine made his debut in 1974 in which comic book series? A. Incredible Hulk Q. In the video game X-Men Legends, what was the name of the base Magneto had in orbit of Earth? A. Asteroid M Q. Which of the following X-Men was at one time Apocalypse's Horseman Death? A. Wolverine Q. Destiny belonged to which super villain team? A. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants Q. Garokk was originally? A. A British sailor Q. In the video game X-Men Legends, who was the first playable character at the very beginning in New York City? A. Wolverine Q. How many fingers does Nightcrawler have on each hand? A. Three Q. Who is Ka-Zar's wife? A. Shanna O'Hara Q. Which person is Mystique not connected to? A. Mikhail Rasputin Q. Which X-Man was involved romantically with Magneto? A. Rogue Q. Joseph is a clone of which mutant? A. Magneto Q. Iceman's real name is A. Bobby Drake Q. Who is not a member of the Brotherhood A. Lupa Q. As a boy, Nightcrawler's hero was: A. Errol Flynn Q. Who served alongside Cable in his mercenary group, Six Pack? A. Domino Q. What is Bishop's mutant power? A. Absorb energy and rechannel it Q. Ka'Zar's father came to the Savage Land in search of what? A. Anti-metal Q. What are Forge's Powers? A. Inventing new technology and mystic powers Q. Ka-Zar was originally named: A. Kevin Plunder Q. Colossus' brother Mikhail first appeared in Uncanny X-Men number A. 285 Q. What evil villain is also known as Cain Marko? A. Juggernaut Q. Heather Cameron is known as which X-Man? A. Lifeguard Q. Magneto first appeared in 1963 in X-Men number: A. 1 Q. What name does Magneto go by? A. Erik Lehnsherr Q. Mikhail is the brother of: A. Colossus Q. Colossus first learned he could turn into metal when he: A. Saved his sister from a runaway tractor. Q. In the video game, X-Men Legends, what was the code name of the young woman the X-Men saved in New York City from Blob and Mystique? A. Magma Q. Bishop is a time traveler from which century? A. 21st Q. What is Omega Red's real name? A. Arkady Gregorovich Q. Nightcrawler was once the leader of which of the following groups? A. Excalibur Q. Pyro's real name is: A. St. John Allerdyce Q. Approximately how old is Apocalypse? A. 5000 yrs old Q. What is Sauron's real name? A. Karl Lykos Q. Shanna at one time: A. Worked at a zoo in New York City Q. Death, War, Pestilence and Famine together form what group? A. The Four Horsemen Q. What is Pyro's mutant ability? A. He can control fire. Q. What is Sunfire's real name? A. Shiro Yoshida Q. Ororo Munroe's X-Men code name is: A. Storm Q. Omega Red's arm coils are made from what material? A. Carbonadium Q. Toad first appeared in: A. X-Men number 4 Q. Where is the Savage Land located? A. Antartica Q. Who is Mystique's best friend? A. Destiny Q. The Savage Land is protected from freezing temperatures by: A. Alien technology Q. Mikhail Rasputin has been: A. A Russian cosmonaut Q. Nightcrawler grew up working in a circus as: A. An acrobat Q. What animal protected Ka-Zar as he grew up in the Savage Land? A. A sabretooth tiger Q. What was Shanna known as in the Savage Land? A. Shanna the She-Devil Q. Garokk was ship wrecked in the Savage Land in what time period? A. 1400s Q. Bishop has a sister named: A. Shard ===================== G.03: Act 3 Questions ===================== Each correct answer in Act 3 is worth 450 XP. Q. Sunfire's sister's code name was: A. Sunpyre Q. Wolverine wound up killing the father of this woman he loved: A. Mariko Yashido Q. What Hellfire Club leader first appeared in X-Men number 129 in 1980? A. Sebastian Shaw Q. Storm was once the leader of which of the following groups? A. The Morlocks Q. What is Heather Hudson's Alpha Flight code name? A. Vindicator Q. Who oversaw the Weapon X program during Wolverine's transformation? A. The Professor Q. Who is not a member of Alpha Flight? A. Prism Q. Cyclops' father is the captain of a spaceship named: A. Starjammer Q. Which super team was Wolverine originally intended to lead? A. Alpha Flight Q. Who is the leader of the team known as the Hellions? A. Emma Frost Q. Who is Heather Hudson's husband? A. Guardian Q. There is speculation that Professor Xavier's father at one time: A. Was part of the Weapon X project that worked on Wolverine Q. Havok's real name is: A. Alex Summers Q. What is James MacDonald Hudson's Alpha Flight code name? A. Guardian Q. Which of the following X-Men has also been a member of The Avengers? A. Wolverine Q. Who saved Apocalypse as a child? A. Baal Q. The process of bonding adamantium to Wolverine's bones would have killed him if not for: A. Wolverine's healing power Q. What super hero team does Heather Hudson belong to? A. Alpha Flight Q. What is Sebastian Shaw's title in the Hellfire Club? A. Black King Q. Toad is from: A. England Q. Ororo Munroe, better known as Storm, first appeared in 1975 in which comic book? A. X-Men Giant-Size number 1 Q. Where did Juggernaut find the Ruby of Cyttorak? A. Korea Q. Jean Grey's main powers are: A. Telekinesis, telepathy Q. Which super team does James MacDonald Hudson belong to? A. Alpha Flight Q. Sebastian Shaw belongs to which New York social club? A. The Hellfire Club Q. Apocalypse first appeared in X-Factor number 5 in: A. 1986 Q. Who headed the facility failed Weapon X experiments, like Deadpool, were sent to? A. Dr. Killebrew Q. Cable founded which team comprised mostly from former Xavier school students? A. X-Force Q. The leader of the Brotherhood is: A. Magneto Q. What is Sebastian Shaw's mutant power? A. Absorb and rechannel energy Q. Who did Apocalypse kidnap and raise to be as cruel as he is? A. Stryfe Q. Who tool control of Iceman's body and discovered his powers were greater than he realized? A. Emma Frost Q. Who is James MacDonald Hudson's wife? A. Vindicator Q. Sugar Man is originally from a timeline where: A. Xavier is dead and Apocalypse nearly rules the world Q. Magneto once raised a mysterious city from the ocean in what part of the world? A. The Bermuda Triangle Q. Who was not a subject of the Weapon X project? A. Shard Q. Betsy Braddock is known as which X-Man? A. Psylocke Q. Scarlet Witch's real name is: A. Wanda Maximoff Q. Rogue first appeared in which 1981 comic book? A. Avengers Annual number 10 Q. Before turning to crime, Pyro was a: A. Writer Q. Who were students of Emma Frost? A. The Stepford Cuckoos Q. The Weapon X facility is located in: A. Canada Q. Infinite soldiers are clones created by: A. Mister Sinister Q. Sugar Man is a traveler from which alternate reality? A. The Age of Apocalypse Q. Sunfire is a member of Japanese super hero team known in English as: A. Big Hero 6 Q. After escaping from the Weapon X facility Wolverine was discovered and befriended by: A. James and Heather Hudson Q. What is untrue of Guardian? A. Is a mutant Q. What does Rogue absorb when she touches someone? A. All the above Q. While working for the government in Dallas, Texas, Forge had a penthouse known as: A. Eagle's Nest Q. What color is Beast's fur? A. Blue ===================== G.04: Act 4 Questions ===================== Each correct answer in Act 4 is worth 800 XP. Q. Nick Fury is the leader of: A. SHIELD Q. The mutant sewer dwellers of New York City are known as: A. The Morlocks Q. What is Wolverine's real name? A. James Howlet Q. Moira MacTaggert's Mutant Research Center is located: A. On Muir Island Q. In World War II, Nick Fury commanded: A. The Howling Commandos Q. Angel's secondary mutation allows him to: A. Accelerate his healing factor Q. Banshee has the mutant power to: A. Generate a sonic scream Q. Bastion assembled which organization? A. Operation: Zero Tolerance Q. What is the Black Queen's real name? A. Selene Q. What is the name of the machine Professor Charles Xavier uses to find mutants around the world? A. Cerebro Q. Deadpool wears a mask: A. To cover his scarred face Q. Banshee's daughter uses the code name: A. Syrin Q. Who is the evil clone of Cable? A. Stryfe Q. Colossus' sister's code name was: A. Magik Q. What is Professor Xavier's middle name? A. Francis Q. What is the Black Queen's mutant ability? A. Drain other's life force to maintain her beauty. Q. Who is the great-grandfather of Bishop? A. Gateway Q. Sean Cassidy, better known as Banshee, first appeared in 1975 in which comic book? A. Uncanny X-Men number 28 Q. Magneto once disguised himself as what mutant to infiltrate the Xavier Institute? A. Xorn Q. Sunfire's powers first manifested when: A. He touched radioactive soil Q. Deadpool is a victim of: A. Weapon X Q. Scarlet Witch's power is the ability to: A. Affect probability and make the improbably become possible Q. Who is Banshee's cousin? A. Black Tom Cassidy Q. What was the name of the boy Rogue kissed and almost killed just as her powers were beginning to emerge? A. Cody Robbins Q. Who is Kitty Pryde's loyal companion? A. Lockheed Q. Which of Apocalypse's four horsemen is Archangel? A. Death Q. As a child, Storm was a: A. Pickpocket in Cairo, Egypt Q. Toad is devoted to: A. Magneto Q. How many adamantium claws does Wolverine have on each hand? A. Three Q. Deadpool joined the Weapon X program because: A. He had cancer Q. Who has not served in the Hellfire Club's inner circle? A. Lorna Dane Q. Which Hellfire Club member is really a non-mutant cyborg? A. Donald Pierce Q. What was Emma Frost's title in the Hellfire Club? A. White Queen Q. Who was Kitty Pryde's mentor? A. Wolverine Q. Moira MacTaggert has a son named Kevin who also went by the name of: A. Proteus Q. Which X-Man is romantically involved with Kitty Pryde? A. Colossus Q. Lockheed, Kitty Pryde's small dragon companion, first appeared on which aliens' homeworld? A. The Brood Q. Where do Wolverine's claws appear? A. Between his knuckles Q. What is Marrow's real name? A. Sarah Q. In the video game X-Men Legends: The Rise of Apocalypse, what is the name of Magneto's secret hideaway near Genosha. A. Sanctuary Q. Bastion is really: A. A hybrid Sentinel in disguise Q. For a time, Bishop worked: A. As a detective Q. Forge was trained in magic by: A. The Cheyenne shaman Naze Q. The Hellfire Club originally started in: A. London Q. In the video game X-Men Legends, who is the leader of the Morlocks? A. Marrow Q. For a time, Banshee worked for: A. Interpol Q. What is the name of the room where the X-Men do their training exercises? A. The Danger Room Q. In the Hellfire Club, Sebastian Shaw goes by the code name: A. Black King Q. Deadpool possesses the ability to: A. Heal quickly Q. Nick Fury is blind in which eye? A. Left ===================== G.05: Act 5 Questions ===================== Each correct answer in Act 5 is worth 1250 XP. Q. Beast grew blue fur because of: A. A serum he took Q. Cable's hair is what color? A. White Q. Which of the following X-Men was at one time a host for Apocalypse? A. Cyclops Q. Ahmer Abdol is also known as: A. Living Monolith Q. In X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse, who was responsible for transforming the X-Man Angel into Archangel? A. Mr. Sinister Q. Bishop was a part of what security force in the future? A. Xavier Security Enforcers Q. Scott Summers works under the code name: A. Cyclops Q. Colossus has a brother named: A. Mikhail Q. Who is the one person Havok's power can't hurt? A. Scott Summers Q. Which two X-Men were at different times Death, one of Apocalypse's four horsemen? A. Wolverine and Angel Q. When Bobby Drake's powers first activated he: A. Was locked in jail for his own protection Q. When consumed by her powers, Jean Grey becomes: A. The Dark Phoenix Q. What is Mister Sinister's real name? A. Nathaniel Essex Q. Bishop's sister is named: A. Shard Q. What is the name of Apocalypse's 4 lieutenants? A. The Four Horsemen Q. What was Juggernaut's occupation when he found the Ruby of Cyttorak? A. Soldier Q. Madeline Pryor was: A. Created by Mister Sinister to be an exact copy of Jean Grey Q. Where was Apocalypse born? A. Egypt Q. Who was Bishop pursuing through time when he first encountered the X-Men? A. Trevor Fitzroy Q. Who is not related to Scott Summers? A. Mr. Sinister Q. Gambit is from: A. New Orleans Q. Apocalypse's horsemen first appeared in 1987 in which comic book? A. X-Factor Q. Who did Magneto have twins with? A. Magda Q. What mutant team did Forge and Mystique belong to? A. X-Factor Q. What is the sound made when Nightcrawler teleports? A. BAMF Q. Who did Rogue permanently absorb the powers of? A. Ms. Marvel Q. What color hair does Ororo have? A. White Q. Which alien race have the X-Men never encountered. A. Skrulls Q. Which of the following is not one of Wolverine's alias'? A. War Q. What is the other team that Nightcrawler and Shadowcat serve together on? A. Excalibur Q. Gambit's real name is: A. Remy Lebeau Q. Who is Kurt Wagner's adopted sister? A. Rogue Q. Professor Charles Xavier lost the use of his legs: A. While battling a tyrant named Lucifer in the Himalayas Q. Scarlet Witch first appearance was in X-Men number 4 in: A. 1964 Q. Who trained Storm in the ways of thievery as a child? A. Achmed El-Gibar Q. Who is considered by some to be the very first mutant? A. Apocalypse Q. Which member of the X-Men had previously workd for Mister Sinister? A. Gambit Q. What was Mr. Sinister's occupation when he met Apocalypse? A. Geneticist Q. Colossus is romantically involved with: A. Kitty Pryde Q. Which mutant is from the future? A. Bishop Q. Who formed the X-Men? A. Professor Charles Xavier Q. Before turning into the Living Monolith, Ahmet Abdol had been a: A. Professor of Archeology Q. Sunfire is from: A. Japan Q. What color are Nightcrawler's eyes? A. Yellow Q. What material is used in Cyclops' visor? A. Ruby quartz Q. When Jean was manipulated into working for the Hellfire Club, she was known as: A. The Black Queen Q. Rogue is from: A. Mississippi Q. Scarlet Witch has a brother named: A. Pietro Q. Who proposed the Mutant Registration Act? A. Senator Robert Kelly Q. What are the first names of Iceman's parents? A. William and Madeline / \ /--MEN LEGENDS II----------------------------------------------------- \/ /\---VERSION HISTORY & CREDITS------------------------------------------ / \ / v1.31 2006-01-04 - "Bugfix" release (cleaned up typos, etc.) v1.30 2005-12-23 - Finished Commentary/build lists for all characters - Finished descriptions for all Danger Room Courses - This should be the final version V1.20 2005-11-18 - Added Iron Man Commentary - Added skill ranks for all Allies - Removed the Enemies section v1.10 2005-10-27 - Added skill ranks for Nightcrawler and Wolverine (and, by extension, Sabretooth), also added Commentary for Kurt - Finished all item lists and added checkboxes to them - Added Glitches & Bugs section - Updated minor information in the Walkthrough - Complete rewrite of Section B based on extended play experience - Two new FAQ questions covering differences in the PSP version v1.00 2005-10-20 - Finished walkthrough (all 5 Acts) - Added Act 5 trivia questions - Added Exploits section SPECIAL THANKS * David Kim, Steve Osborne, Mike Morrison and Benjamin Whiting for an extended discussion of double-jumping. Conclusion: Toad can double- jump, not that it serves much purpose. * Charles Parsons provided the Rogue/Mystique conversation item. * Adam Loyd mentioned a special conversation between Jean Grey & Grizzly. * Paul Vandermeuse pointed out I left out the weapon cache in Omega Red's room. * "Some Kid Named Will", Jeff Arcuri and Paul-Gabriel Wiener let me know Rogue can disable the generator blocking the homing beacon in Sewers South. "Some Kid Named Will" also suggested Bishop's Sapping Strike, which I confirmed does work. * Ladd Everitt for the additional Mikhail battle strategies * Ermizab for the Gambit/Pyro conversation * Yaniv for Blink/Toad conversation * Phillip Jermakian for Iron Man Motion Amplifier exploit * Jason Kemp, Marty Pietrobon and George Schlossmacher for Gambit/Shaw conversation * Joshua Millat for Archangel/Jean Grey conversation * Paul-Gabriel Wiener for Nightcrawler Teleport bonus exploit, the location of a homing beacon in Act 4 and the randomness of mini-boss vulnerabilities * homemakerguy for Deadpool/Deadpool, Guardian/Wolverine and Living Monotlith/Sunfire conversations * Shiro J. Dy for the Living Monolith/Sunfire conversation * Marty Pietrobon for Guardian/Wolverine conversation * Wyntherm Knight for Storm/Beast/Mr. Sinister conversation * Majestros' Advanced Tactics FAQ (http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/x_men_legends_ii_tactics.txt) for max character stats and Scarlet Witch's ability to bypass invulnerabilities Written and Copyright 2005, 2006 by Barry Scott Will This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/