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Henchman

(also referred to as Henchwoman or Henchperson) A Henchman is an underling of a more powerful criminal mastermind or super-villain. Henchmen are typically dim-witted individuals with poor fighting skills, though most will arm themselves with conventional weaponry such as a gun or a knife. In the Golden Age era, a sap was a popular weapon of choice for many henchmen. In recent years, the term has bred a neologism known as "Hench", which is an acting verb used to describe the actions of a Henchman. Dylan Battles is one of the more well known henchmen, having "henched" for notorious Gotham City criminals such as Two-Face, Black Mask, and Mister Freeze. Currently, Dylan has committed his "henching" skills to the service of Kate Spencer, the Manhunter.
(See Also: Appearances of a single Henchman, Appearances of groups of Henchmen)
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Contents 1 General 2 Roster and Location 2.1 Core 2.2 Guild versus Guild 2.3 Heroes' Ascent 2.4 Zaishen 2.5 Prophecies Campaign 2.5.1 By Profession 2.5.2 By Region 2.6 Factions Campaign 2.6.1 By Profession 2.6.2 By Region 2.7 Nightfall Campaign 2.7.1 By Profession 2.7.2 By Region 2.8 Eye of the North Expansion 2.8.1 By Profession 2.9 Special Event 3 Henchmen Progression 3.1 Core 3.2 Prophecies Campaign 3.3 Factions Campaign 3.4 Nightfall Campaign 3.5 Eye of the North Expansion 4 Controlling Henchmen 4.1 Attacking 4.2 Moving 4.3 Directing Movement 4.4 Resurrection 4.5 Emotes 4.6 External Links

General

Henchmen (also known as "Henchies" or "Hench") are computer-controlled characters that you may elect to enlist in your party once you've left Pre-Searing Ascalon, or after completion/skipping of the tutorial in Factions or Nightfall. Their skills, attributes, and levels will change as you progress through the campaigns. It does not cost anything to hire them. Henchmen can be invited in a way similar to inviting other players and are automatically added to the party.

Henchmen count as party members and thus, claim their share of the party's loot and experience (although they will not gain levels). Loot that gets assigned to henchmen is never shown; they are simply removed instead of visibly dropping. Each henchman has an equal chance of getting a particular piece of loot, as if they are normal players.

In general, all henchmen will target and attack whichever target the party leader is targeting. Henchmen will also automatically target an enemy (usually the closest or weakest) if a party member gets attacked.

Most, but not all, henchmen carry a Resurrection Signet or other appropriate resurrection skills. Similar to player-controlled characters, a henchman's Resurrection Signet will recharge after a Morale Boost. In the same vein, henchmen also receive a Death Penalty when they die.

Roster and Location

Core

All core henchmen are level 20.

Guild versus Guild The following henchmen are available in the Guild Hall. Dahlia Disenmaedel Pudash Errol Hyl Lulu Xan Cassie Santi Tannaros Julyia Redemptor Frohs Bellicus Dirk Shadowrise Hinata Luzy Fiera Motoko Kai Vincent Evan Kah Xan Narcissia Zen Siert Aurora Allesandra Blenkeh

Heroes' Ascent The following henchmen are available in Heroes' Ascent. Adepte Lora Lanaya Teena the Raptor Daky Haldibarn Earendul Syn Spellstrike Blahks Divinus Tutela Erick Ghavin Bacchi Coi Hobba Inaste Rollo Lowlo Suzu Fuu Rin Nuno Alsacien Uto Wrotki Cole Khai Kemnebi

Zaishen The following henchmen are available at Tomb of the Primeval Kings, Great Temple of Balthazar, Zaishen Challenge, and Zaishen Elite. Zaishen Fighter Zaishen Archer Zaishen Healer Zaishen Mage

Prophecies Campaign

These henchmen are found in the Prophecies Campaign.

By Profession

Warrior Devona Little Thom Stefan	Ranger Aidan Reyna	Monk Alesia Lina Mhenlo
Necromancer Claude Eve	Mesmer Dunham	Elementalist Cynn Orion

By Region

	Henchman	Profession	Ascalon	Northern Shiverpeaks	Kryta	Maguuma Jungle	Crystal Desert	Southern Shiverpeaks	Ring of Fire Islands	Notes
		Party Size:	4	6	61	6	62	8	8	-
	Stefan	Sword Warrior	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes3	No	-
	Reyna	Archery Ranger	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes3	No	-
	Alesia	Healer Monk	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes3	No	-
	Orion	Fire Elementalist	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes3	No	-
	Little Thom	Axe Warrior	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Claude	Blood Necromancer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes3	No	-
	Dunham	Hexing Mesmer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Lina	Protector Monk	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Devona	Hammer Warrior	No	No	No	No	No	No3	Yes	Replaces Stefan
	Aidan	Archery Ranger	No	No	No	No	No	No3	Yes	Replaces Reyna
	Mhenlo	Healer Monk	No	No	No	No	No	No3	Yes	Replaces Alesia
	Eve	Blood Necromancer	No	No	No	No	No	No3	Yes	Replaces Claude
	Cynn	Fire Elementalist	No	No	No	No	No	No3	Yes	Replaces Orion

¹ Except for the Temple of the Ages where the party size is 8.
² Except for the Dragon's Lair where the party size is 8.In the Tomb of the Primeval Kings, all henchmen are replaced by two each of Zaishen Fighter, Zaishen Mage, Zaishen Healer, and Zaishen Archer.
³ Aidan, Cynn, Devona, Eve, and Mhenlo are available in Deldrimor War Camp, Marhan's Grotto and Thunderhead Keep while Claude, Stefan, Alesia, Orion, and Reyna are not.

Factions Campaign

These are the henchmen available in the Factions Campaign.

By Profession

Warrior Devona Lukas Seaguard Eli Talon Silverwing	Ranger Aidan Aurora Daeman Yuun Zho	Monk Danika Jamei Redemptor Karl Seaguard Gita Sister Tai Taya	Necromancer Brutus Eve Sheena Su
Mesmer Erys Vasburg Lo Sha Seaguard Hala	Elementalist Argo Cynn Headmaster Vhang Kai Ying Kisai	Assassin Emi Mai Nika Panaku	Ritualist Aeson Chiyo Professor Gai

By Region

	Henchman	Profession	Shing Jea Island	Kaineng City	Echovald Forest	The Jade Sea	Notes
		Party Size:	4, 613	8	8	8	-
	Lukas	Sword / Tactics Warrior	Yes1	Yes3	Yes9	No	uses "Shields Up!", has snaring capabilities
	Yuun	Ranger	Yes1	No	No	No	-
	Taya	Healing Monk	Yes1	No	No	No	-
	Kisai	Lightning / Water Elementalist	Yes1	No	No	No	has snaring capabilities
	Mai	Assassin	Yes1	No	No	No	inflicts bleeding, poison and knockdown
	Aeson	Communing / Restoration Ritualist	Yes1	Yes 3	No	Yes11	uses the same skillset as Chiyo and Professor Gai
	Talon Silverwing	Sword Warrior	Yes1	Yes5	No	Yes	uses "Charge!"
	Zho	Ranger	Yes1	Yes4	No	Yes	interrupts
	Sister Tai	Healing Monk	Yes1	Yes4	No	Yes	Removes Conditions and Hexes
	Su	Curses / Death Necromancer	Yes2	Yes5	No	Yes12	uses corpse exploitation
	Lo Sha	Illusion / Inspiration Mesmer	Yes2	Yes 5	Yes10	No	interrupts, removes hexes
	Kai Ying	Earth Elementalist	Yes1	Yes4	No	Yes	uses Ward Against Melee
	Panaku	Dagger / Shadow Arts Assassin	Yes1	Yes5	No	Yes	interrupts, inflicts bleeding, dazed, poison and knockdown, uses shadow step skills
	Professor Gai	Restoration Ritualist	Yes1	Yes5	Yes	No	removes conditions
	Devona	Hammer Warrior	No	Yes6	Yes	No	uses "Charge!", inflicts knockdown
	Aidan	Ranger	No	Yes6	Yes	No	-
	Jamei	Healing Monk	No	Yes7	Yes10	No	-
	Eve	Blood / Death Necromancer	No	Yes6	Yes	No	uses Blood Ritual
	Cynn	Fire Elementalist	No	Yes7	Yes	No	uses area DoT spells, inflicts burning
	Headmaster Vhang	Lightning Elementalist	No	Yes6	No	No	has snaring capabilities
	Emi	Assassin	No	Yes7	No	Yes12	interrupts, inflicts bleeding, dazed, poison, crippled and knockdown, uses shadow step skills
	Nika	Dagger Assassin	No	Yes8	Yes	No	inflicts bleeding and crippled
	Chiyo	Ritualist	No	Yes7	No	Yes12	removes conditions
	Danika	Healing Monk	No	No	Yes9	No	Removes Conditions and Hexes
	Redemptor Karl	Protection Monk	No	Yes3	Yes9	No	no hex removal skills
	Brutus	Blood Necromancer	No	Yes3	Yes9	No	-
	Sheena	Curses / Death Necromancer	No	Yes3	Yes9	No	uses corpse exploitation
	Erys Vasburg	Interrupt / Punishment Mesmer	No	Yes3	Yes9	No	anti-caster
	Seaguard Eli	Sword / Tactics Warrior	No	No	No	Yes11	uses "Shields Up!", inflicts crippled
	Aurora	Beastmaster Ranger	No	No	No	Yes11	has a pet crab named Hector
	Daeman	Interrupt Ranger	No	Yes3	No	Yes11	anti-caster, inflicts dazed
	Seaguard Gita	Protection Monk	No	No	No	Yes11	-
	Seaguard Hala	Illusion / Inspiration Mesmer	No	Yes3	No	Yes11	interrupts, removes hexes
	Argo	Fire Elementalist	No	No	No	Yes11	inflicts burning and knockdown

¹ Aeson, Kisai, Lukas, Mai, Taya, and Yuun are not available in Zen Daijun. Replacing them are Kai Ying, Panaku, Professor Gai, Sister Tai, Talon Silverwing, and Zho.
² On Shing Jea Island, Lo Sha and Su are only available in Zen Daijun.
³ Aeson, Brutus, Daeman, Erys Vasburg, Lukas, Redemptor Karl, Seaguard Hala, and Sheena are only found in Imperial Sanctum and Raisu Palace.
⁴ Kai Ying, Sister Tai, and Zho are not in Vizunah Square (Foreign Quarter).
⁵ Lo Sha, Panaku, Professor Gai, Su, and Talon Silverwing are not in Imperial Sanctum, Raisu Palace, and Vizunah Square (Foreign Quarter).
⁶ Aidan, Devona, Eve, and Headmaster Vhang are not in Vizunah Square (Local Quarter). Except for Headmaster Vhang, the rest are also not in the Marketplace. Except for Devona, the rest are not in the Imperial Sanctum and Raisu Palace.
⁷ Chiyo, Cynn, Emi, and Jamei are not in Kaineng Center, the Imperial Sanctum, Raisu Palace, the Marketplace, and Vizunah Square (Local Quarter). Jamei is also not in Maatu Keep.
⁸ Nika is only in Sunjiang District, Tahnnakai Temple, and Zin Ku Corridor.
⁹ Brutus, Danika, Erys Vasburg, Lukas, Redemptor Karl, and Sheena are not in Arborstone and Tanglewood Copse. Danika is also not in the Eternal Grove.
¹⁰ Jamei and Lo Sha are only in Arborstone and Tanglewood Copse. Jamei is also in the Eternal Grove.
¹¹ Argo, Aurora, Daeman, Seaguard Eli, Seaguard Gita, and Seaguard Hala are not in Boreas Seabed.
¹² Chiyo, Emi, and Su are only in Boreas Seabed.
¹³ Party size 6 only in Seitung Harbor and Zen Daijun, size 4 in the rest.

Nightfall Campaign

These are the henchmen available in the Nightfall Campaign.

By Profession

Warrior Devona Timera	Ranger Abasi Aidan	Monk Kihm Mhenlo	Necromancer Eve
Mesmer Odurra	Elementalist Herta Cynn	Paragon Sogolon	Dervish Gehraz

By Region

	Henchman	Profession	Istan	Kourna	Vabbi	The Desolation	Realm of Torment6	Notes
		Party Size:	4, 81	8	8	8	42, 8
	Timera	Sword Warrior	Yes3	No	No	No	No	-
	Devona	Hammer Warrior	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Uses Knockdown.
	Abasi	Ranger	Yes3	No	No	No	No	Inflicts Poison and Crippled conditions.
	Aidan	Ranger	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Kihm	Healing Monk (Istan) Protection Monk (Kourna)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Mhenlo	Healing Monk	No	Yes5	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Eve	Blood Necromancer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Odurra	Domination / Inspiration Mesmer	Yes3	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Interrupts foes.
	Herta	Earth Elementalist	Yes4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Uses Wards.
	Cynn	Fire Elementalist	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
	Sogolon	Motivation Paragon	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Focused on healing.
	Gehraz	Earth / Scythe Dervish	Yes4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Inflicts Bleeding and Blind conditions, has some healing capabilities.

1. The maximum party size of 8 is only in Beknur Harbor, Kodlonu Hamlet, Blacktide Den, and Consulate Docks.
2. The maximum party size of 4 is only in The Shadow Nexus.
3. Timera, Abasi, and Odurra are not in Chahbek Village, Kamadan, Jewel of Istan, and Sunspear Great Hall.
4. Herta and Gehraz are not in Chahbek Village.
5. Excluding Consulate Docks
6. Excluding the Domain of Anguish, which does not have any henchmen.

Eye of the North Expansion

These are the henchmen available in the Eye of the North Expansion.

By Profession

Warrior Devona Talon Silverwing	Ranger Aidan Zho	Monk Lina Mhenlo
Necromancer Eve	Mesmer Lo Sha	Elementalist Cynn Herta

Special Event

The following were temporarily available during special events/periods:

• Mad King's Guard: Four henchmen temporarily available in Lion's Arch and Kamadan during the Halloween 2005 Update and the Halloween 2006 update
• Enchanted Snowman: Four henchmen temporarily available in Ascalon City, Lion's Arch, and Droknar's Forge during the Wintersday 2005 Update.

Henchmen Progression

The level of a henchman depends on the outpost in which they are hired. For instance, all henchmen in Sardelac Sanitarium are always level 3, and those in Piken Square are always level 6. Henchmen levels are reset each time the player enters a town. For example, Stefan, who is L6 in Piken will revert to L3 upon entering the Sanitarium.

In Hard Mode, all henchmen are level 20.

What follows is an outline of henchman level progression through the game.

Core

• Level 20: All Battle Isles locations.

Prophecies Campaign

• Level 3: Ascalon City, Sardelac Sanitarium, The Great Northern Wall
• Level 6: Fort Ranik, Frontier Gate, Piken Square, Ruins of Surmia, Serenity Temple
• Level 8: Nolani Academy, Grendich Courthouse, Yak's Bend, Borlis Pass, The Frost Gate, Ice Tooth Cave
• Level 10: Beacon's Perch, Gates of Kryta, Lion's Arch, D'Alessio Seaboard
• Level 12: Bergen Hot Springs, Beetletun, Divinity Coast, Druid's Overlook, The Wilds
• Level 15: Temple of the Ages, Quarrel Falls, Bloodstone Fen, Ventari's Refuge, Aurora Glade, Maguuma Stade, Henge of Denravi, Riverside Province, Sanctum Cay, Fishermen's Haven
• Level 17: All Crystal Desert Locations
• Level 20: The Dragon's Lair and on, through the Southern Shiverpeaks and the Ring of Fire Islands.
• Infused: The later Southern Shiverpeaks - Thunderhead Keep, Marhan's Grotto - and the Ring of Fire Islands.

Factions Campaign

• Level 3: Shing Jea Monastery
• Level 6: Tsumei Village, Minister Cho's Estate
• Level 10: Ran Musu Gardens
• Level 13: Seitung Harbor
• Level 16: Zen Daijun
• Level 20: All Kaineng City, Echovald Forest and Jade Sea locations.

Nightfall Campaign

• Level 3: Chahbek Village, Kamadan, Jewel of Istan
• Level 6: Champion's Dawn, The Astralarium
• Level 9: Jokanur Diggings
• Level 12: Beknur Harbor, Blacktide Den
• Level 15: Kodlonu Hamlet
• Level 17: Consulate Docks
• Level 20: Kourna, Vabbi, The Desolation, Realm of Torment

Eye of the North Expansion

• Level 20: All locations

Controlling Henchmen

Henchmen are often claimed to be very bad or even harmful party members. Many players struggle to form parties of completely random players even for hard missions just to avoid using henchmen. However a player with lots of experience on playing with henchmen will be able to complete any mission and bonus with henchmen and possibly a friend or two. You just need to know how henchmen react to your actions. Most players do not understand how the henchmen AI works and they act so that the henchmen do things not wanted by the players. Here are some tips on effectively controlling the henchmen.

Attacking

• If you attack an enemy your damage dealing henchmen will begin attacking your target.
• If they are within range, and have nothing better to do, your healing henchmen will also attack. However, they will not move to get into range to attack, even if completely idle.
• You can easily have the henchmen attack your target by simply attacking and possibly also calling the target. You can also encourage the henchmen to attack without attacking yourself by using CTRL+SHIFT+Space. This works out to about 1.5 aggro bubble range. Any further, and your henchmen will start charging, then turn around and return to you because of the distance.
• If you try to pull the enemy mob to you by attacking them with a ranged attack your henchmen will attack the mob and spoil the pull. You need to pull by aggroing the enemy mob and moving back to the spot where you want to fight, then attack to send the henchmen to the fight.
• An alternative method to pull is to fire a longbow or flatbow at your intended target. During the firing animation, turn the camera around and begin to run away. As soon as you fire your shot, you should be running away from the enemy with the henchmen "retreating" with you. However, note that any melee henchmen will run forward to the enemy before turning to follow you. In close situations this might cause aggroing of multiple mobs.
• To cancel henchmen's attacks, one method is to quickly plot the main flag to a location (optimally away from aggro range), upon which the henchman will disengage any spells or actions to move to the plotted position. Unless fleeing, doing this mid-battle is not recommended as the henchmen will not stop to heal or heal others, blindly marching towards the plotted main flag. They will not perform any skills until they have reached the flag.

Moving

• Henchmen will follow you soon after you begin running away from the enemy.
• Having the henchmen retreat from a fight is fairly easy. Have all your players run away from the enemy not using any attacks or attack skills. The henchmen will follow soon, but not as soon as you probably would like.
• If you don't attack a mob and run past it the henchmen will follow you without fighting.

• Henchmen will divide into groups to follow different players.
• When your group needs to divide henchmen will often divide into smaller groups following different players. They will often divide according to their profession (e.g., all monks will follow the same player).
• If any players are moving and others are not, the henchmen will attempt to follow the moving players, leaving the stationary ones, even if the stationary is currently engaged in battle.
• If one of the party members needs to separate from the group to move alone without henchmen the others can prevent the henchmen from following that single player. Players may continuously make small movements to draw the henchmen towards them, allowing the lone player to alternate between moving and standing to break away. This can be useful for pulling enemies, allowing the lone player to draw aggro without the henchmen rushing in prematurely.

• Henchmen will follow your party closely, staying near each other when you aren't fighting. They will fall into formation if there is room; warriors in front, casters at the rear.
• It is pretty easy to avoid enemy groups as the henchmen will follow you. Beware moving too fast when going around enemies. If the henchmen are too far, they will use the shortest route, which will take them into the enemy group between you and them.
• It is very hard to get rid of disease or miasma after combat. The henchmen stay near each other and spread the disease to those who get rid of it. The henchmen might spread a little if you move correctly.

Directing Movement

• Players have the ability to direct henchmen towards a particular location, using a "flag" button on the compass. Once activated, henchmen will try to reach this location, will not fight along the way if engaged, but they will defend that location until the flag is removed. This is very useful when you need the henchmen to go one way while you go another - such as when going back to retrieve mission bundles or NPCs, or moving ahead to scout.
• Another good tactic is to make them wait a slightly behind your position, allowing you to pull more effectively.
• When in a party with other players and henchmen, this feature can effectively split the party in two - useful when you need to engage the enemies at two fronts. Note that the party leader is the only one who can control henchmen.
• You can actually split a party with heroes and henchmen in two. To do so:
  1. Set all three Hero flags.
  2. Set a main flag.
  3. Cancel the hero flags.
  4. Henchmen will now stay with the main flag, but heroes will follow you.
• Note, though, that if you die while far from your henchmen, they will not move to resurrect you and you may end up getting stuck.
  • However, if you have died with henchmen plotted far from your corpse, you may simply plot the main flag on your body to get the henchmen to return to you (or just cancel the main flag, having the henchmen approach your position automatically). An alternative method to avoid the pathing issue detailed in the next bullet is to click on one of the henchmen's names in the party window to change to camera to follow the selected henchman. From here, you can plot manually move the flag in a desired path back to your fallen body in order to trigger a resurrection skill.
• Henchmen have some pathing issues. If you move very, very far away from their "flag" and then cancel it, they will take the shortest path to return to your location, and may get stuck in the process.
• The use of the main flag to lead henchmen into other zones (such as a different explorable area or an entrance to a town) will not cause the party to enter the other zone. Instead, the henchmen will be teleported back to the controlling player.
• Using the "flag" button heroes can be moved separately from each-other but henchmen only move when a command is issued for all NPCs.
• Heroes will always obey individual orders over the "main" flag.

Example: If a hero flag is placed to the West and the main flag is planted to the East, the hero will go West while all the other henchmen/heroes will go to the main flag.

• Flags can be plotted on the immediately visible terrain on screen, on the compass, or on the mission map.

Note: If henchman are flagged on the minimap to a far away area, they will attempt to reach that area. Sometimes they are successful, other times they will get stuck on terrain.

If they are successful, you can flag them to an area and autofollow them there, to avoid running there yourself.

• If you are dead and a resurrection shrine is nearby consider opening the mission map and making them run to the resurrection shrine.
• Note: If you forget to remove a flag before resurrecting at a resurrection shrine your henchmen will immediately start to run to the flag, possibly aggroing a lot of enemies.

Resurrection

• Henchmen will resurrect fallen allies both in and out of battle.
• They will now use their resurrection skills from range, rather than running on top of the fallen ally first.
• In battle, they will favor resurrection signets. Monks will only attempt to use a multi-use resurrect in combat if they are the only ones left standing.
• Henchmen prioritize resurrection targets in the following order, assuming that the corpses are nearby:
  1. Any human player with a multi-use resurrection spell
  2. Any henchman with a multi-use resurrection spell
  3. Any human player with a resurrection signet
  4. Any henchman with a signet
  5. Any human player
  6. Any henchman

Emotes

Since the October 25th 2006 update, while in an explorable area and not in combat, performing emotes will cause the henchmen in your party to form a circle around you and perform emotes of their own. For example, the /dance emote causes the henchmen to either dance or 'play' an instrument. Some of them have a dance animation that does not match their primary profession. See each henchman article for details.

External Links

• Practical Guide to Henchmen Use (on Guild Wars Guru forum)

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Henchman

(also referred to as Henchwoman or Henchperson) A Henchman is an underling of a more powerful criminal mastermind or super-villain. Henchmen are typically dim-witted individuals with poor fighting skills, though most will arm themselves with conventional weaponry such as a gun or a knife. In the Golden-Age era, a sap was a popular weapon of choice for many henchmen. In recent years, the term has bred a neologism known as "Hench", which is an acting verb used to describe the actions of a Henchman.

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Contents 1 Overview 2 Tier 1 2.1 Soldiers 2.2 Zombie Horde 2.3 Call Genin 2.4 Battle Drones 2.5 Call Thugs 3 Tier 2 3.1 Spec Ops 3.2 Grave Knight 3.3 Call Jounin 3.4 Protector Bots 3.5 Call Enforcer 4 Tier 3 4.1 Commando 4.2 Lich 4.3 Oni 4.4 Assault Bot 4.5 Call Bruiser 5 Related Powers 5.1 Gang War

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• Mercenaries
• Necromancy
• Ninjas
• Robotics
• Thugs

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Overview

Henchmen are the various pets that Masterminds are able to control.

The Tier 1 pets are available at Level 1.

At Level 6 there will be two Tier 1 pets.

At Level 18 there will be three Tier 1 pets.

The Tier 2 pets are available at Level 12.

At Level 24 there will be two Tier 2 pets.

The Tier 3 pets are available at Level 26.

There will always only be one Tier 3 pet.

Tier 1

Soldiers

Calls forth one to three Mercenary Soldiers (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. The third Soldier you gain will be a Medic. All soldiers use Sub Machine Guns, but these can be upgraded. You may only have three Tier 1 Soldiers under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call Soldiers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Soldiers
Soldier	Level 1 and 6 pets are Soldiers
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Advanced SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
Equip Powers	Advanced SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
	Heavy Burst (Lethal)
Upgrade Powers	Auto Fire (Extreme DoT)
	Burst (Lethal)
Medic	Level 18 pet is a Medic
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
	MedKit (Heal)
Equip Powers	SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Upgrade Powers	Stimulant (Resist Effects)
	Frag Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Heal
	Enhance Defense DeBuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Zombie Horde

Summons one to three Zombies (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. Zombies are very tough but can be slow and stupid. They start out with only rudimentary melee attacks, but can be empowered with range and even life draining powers. You may only have three Tier 1 Zombies under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Zombies, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Zombies
Basic Powers	Zombie Brawl (Smashing)
Equip Powers	Projectile Vomit (Cone Toxic)
	Zombie Vomit (Melee AoE Toxic)
Upgrade Powers	Siphon Life (Melee Negative, SelfHeal, -Acc)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Heal
	Enhance To Hit Debuffs
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Call Genin

Calls forth one to three Genin Ninja (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. Genin have good reflexes and jumping skill, but they are still the lowest rank Ninja and only possess the most rudimentary skills. However, they can be trained in more advanced techniques and weapons. You may only have three Tier 1 Genin under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call Genin, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Genin
Basic Powers	Thunder Kick (Minor Damage, Disorient)
	Shruiken (Lethal Minor Damage)
Equip Powers	Snap Shot (Minor Damage)
	Storm Kick (Moderate Damage)
Upgrade Powers	Aimed Shot (Moderate Damage)
	Crane Kick (Heavy Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Running Speed
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Battle Drones

Constructs one to three Battle Drones (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. Battle Drones start out with only basic weaponry, but can be upgraded with heavier energy weapons. Battle Drones can Super Leap. You may only have three Tier 1 Battle Drones under your control at any given time. If you attempt to construct more Battle Drones, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Battle Drone
Basic Powers	Laser Blast (Minor Energy Damage)
	Smash (Smashing)
Equip Powers	Heavy Laser Burst (Moderate Damage Knockdown)
Upgrade Powers	Full Auto Laser (Cone, Energy Moderate Damage)
Enhancements	-
	-

Call Thugs

Calls forth one to three Thugs (the second is available at Level 6, the third at Level 18) to do your bidding. The third Thug you gain will be an Arsonist. Thugs use Dual Pistols and can be taught additional pistol attacks. You may only have three Tier 1 Thugs under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call more Thugs, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	1 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon 1-3 Thugs
Thug	Level 1 and 6 pets are Punks
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Pistols (Minor Damage)
Equip Powers	Dual Wield (Moderate Damage)
Upgrade Powers	Empty Clips(Cone Moderate Damage)
Arsonist	Level 18 pet is an Arsonist
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Molotov Cocktail (AoE Minor DoT)
Equip Powers	Spit Fire (Cone Moderate DoT)
Upgrade Powers	Fire Bomb (AoE)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Tier 2

Spec Ops

You can enlist one to two highly skilled Spec Ops Mercenaries (the second is available at Level 24). Spec Ops weapons are highly accurate and long ranged, and they are adept in many different tactical weapons. Like all Henchmen, Spec Ops can be equipped with even deadlier munitions. You may only have two Tier 2 Spec Ops under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Spec Ops, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Spec Ops
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	SCAR Burst (Moderate DoT)
	SCAR Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
	Web Grenade (Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly)
Equip Powers	Rifle Butt (Moderate Damage, Disorient)
	Flash Bang (Disorient -Acc)
Upgrade Powers	SCAR Snipe (?Heavy Damage)
	Tear Gas (Hold/Immob? -Damage)
	Stealth (Stealth +Defense)
Enhancements	Enhance Hold
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Immobilization
	Enhance ToHit DeBuffs
	Enhance Defense DeBuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Grave Knight

You can summon one to two powerful Grave Knights (the second is available at Level 24) to do your bidding. Grave Knights come well equipped with several attack powers and can be empowered with even more. You may only have two Tier 2 Grave Knights under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Grave Knights, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Grave Knight
Basic Powers	Hack (Melee Lethal -Def)
	Slash (Melee Lethal -Def)
	Dark Blast (Ranged Negative -Acc)
Equip Powers	Disembowel (Melee Lethal Knockup -Def)
	Gloom (Ranged Negative DoT -Acc)
Upgrade Powers	Head Splitter (Melee Cone Lethal Knockdown Def)
	Siphon Life (Melee Negative SelfHeal)
Enhancements

Call Jounin

You can summon one to two highly skilled Jounin Ninja (the second is available at Level 24). Jounin Ninja are master assassins and expert swordsmen. They possess superior reflexes and jumping skill. Like all Henchmen, Jounin can be trained in even deadlier Ninjitsu techniques and weapons. You may only have two Tier 2 Jounin under your control at any given time If you attempt to summon more Jounin, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

(Note: Jounin is a Ninja Blade Stalker)

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Jounin
Basic Powers	Gambler's Cut (Minor Damage, ?-Def)
	Sting of the Wasp (Moderate Damage, ?-Def)
	Caltrops (Minor DoT -Speed)
Equip Powers	Soaring Dragon (Heavy Damage, KnockUp)
	Poison Dart (Lethal Toxic -Regen)
	Placate (-Aggro, Hide)
Upgrade Powers	Golden Dragonfly (Extreme Damage Cone Melee, KnockUp, -Def)
	Blinding Powder (Sleep -Acc Immobilize?)
	Hide (Hide, +Def)
Enhancements	Enhance Slow Movement
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Sleep
	Enhance Running Speed
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance ToHit DeBuffs
	Enhance Defense DeBuffs
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Confuse
	Enhance Accuracy

Protector Bots

You can summon one to two powerful Protector Bots (the second is available at Level 24). Protector Bots can defend your army by placing Force Fields on you and your allies. They can even be equipped to repair your other Robot Henchmen. Make no mistake though, the best defense is a good offense, and Protector Bots are well equipped with energy weapons. You may only have two Tier 2 Protector Bots under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Protector Bots, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Protector Bots
Basic Powers	Laser Blast (Minor Damage)
	Force Shield (+Def)
Equip Powers	Heavy Laser Burst (Snipe, Moderate Damage)
	Repair (Heal 30%)
Upgrade Powers	Photon Grenade (Minor Damage, Disorient)
	Seeker Drones (-Acc, -Dam, -Perception, Disorient))
Enhancements	-
	-

Call Enforcer

Calls forth one to two Thug Enforcers (the second is available at Level 24) to do your bidding. Thug Enforcers carry a Sub-machine Gun and possess good leadership skills. Their weapon of choice is an Uzi, and they can be equipped to carry up to two at once. You may only have two Tier 2 Thug Enforcers under your control at any given time. If you attempt to call more Enforcers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

(Note: Enforcers are SMG Corruptors (with extra Scourge damage))

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	12 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon 1-2 Thug Enforcers
Basic Powers	SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
	SMG Heavy Burst (Moderate DoT)
	Maneuvers (PBAoE +Def)
Equip Powers	SMG is replaced by Uzi
	Uzi Burst (Moderate DoT)
	Uzi Heavy Burst (Moderate DoT)
	Uzi Cone Blast (Moderate Damage Cone)
	Tactics (PBAoE +Acc)
Upgrade Powers	Dual Uzi's (Cone)
	Blast Clip
	Assault (PBAoE +Dam)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance ToHit Buffs
	Enhance Defense
	Enhance Accuracy

Tier 3

Commando

Enlists one highly trained Commando. The Commando is a seasoned professional who favors heavy assault weapons. He is simply a one man army that can leave a wake of destruction in his path. In addition to the standard Soldier resistance, the Commando's experience also makes him resistant to Fear and his rugged advanced training makes him slightly resistant to Fire, Cold, and Toxic damage. You may only have one Tier 3 Commando under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Commando the power will fail.

Recharge	Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Commando
Basic Powers	Brawl (Smashing)
	Burst (Moderate DoT, -Def)
	Slug (Heavy Damage, Knockback)
Equip Powers	Buckshot (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
	Full Auto (Superior DoT)
Upgrade Powers	M30 Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
	Flamethrower (Extreme DoT)
	LRM Rocket Launcher (Superior Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance Defense DeBuff
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Lich

Summons a dark and powerful Lich. The Lich is an undead entity that, when alive, possessed many dark powers of his own. Perhaps it was a dark wizard or powerful archvillain. Perhaps it was even a Necromancer. Now it only hungers for the souls of the living, and is quite good at feeding itself. The Lich specializes in dark control and draining powers. You may only have one Tier 3 Lich under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Lich, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Lich
Basic Powers	Dark Blast (Moderate Damage, -Acc)
	Torrent (Minor Damage, Knockback, -Acc)
Equip Powers	Tenebrous Tentacles (Minor Damage Cone, Immobilize, -Acc)
	Life Drain (Moderate Damage, SelfHeal)
Upgrade Powers	Fearsome Stare (Fear, -Acc)
	Petrifying Gaze (Hold)
Enhancements	Accuracy
	Damage
	Defense DeBuff
	Disorient Duration
	Endurance Reduction
	Fear Duration
	Heal
	Hold Duration
	Immobolize Duration
	Knockback Distance
	ToHit DeBuff

Oni

Summons an ancient and powerful Oni. An Oni is a powerful human-like demon warrior. The Oni is a formidable creature who possesses the skill of a warrior and the powers of wind and fire. You may only have one Tier 3 Oni under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Oni, the power will fail.

(Note: Oni is a Fire Dominator)

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Oni
Basic Powers	Fire Sword Slash (Lethal Fire Moderate Damage)
	Fire Blast (Fire Moderate Damage)
Equip Powers	Fire Sword Hack (Lethal Fire Moderate Damage)
	Ring of Fire (Moderate DoT, Immobilize)
	Fire Breath (Moderate Damage Cone)
Upgrade Powers	Char (Moderate DoT, Hold)
	Rain of Fire (Minor DoT AoE)
Enhancements	Enhance Hold
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance KnockBack
	Enhance Immobilization
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Assault Bot

Builds one massive Assault Bot. Simply put, the Assault Bot is a killing machine. There is nothing subtle about its weaponry. You may only have one Tier 3 Assault Bot under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Assault Bot, the power will fail.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Assault Bot
Basic Powers	Smash (Smash Disorient ToggleDrop)
	Plasma Blast (Energy Knockback -Regen)
Equip Powers	Dual Plasma Blast (Energy Knockback -Regen)
	Flamethrower (Extreme DoT)
Upgrade Powers	Swarm Missiles (Lethal Damage AoE, Knockback)
	Incendiary Swarm Missiles (Lethal Damage AoE)
Enhancements	-
	-

Call Bruiser

Calls one massive Bruiser. He is strong, tough and has a mean temper. As a Brute, he will generate Fury and deal more damage the longer the combat lasts. His Super Strength powers means he favors hand-to-hand combat. He has resistance to Lethal and Smashing damage and some resistance to Fire and Cold damage. You may only have one Tier 3 Bruiser under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Bruiser, the power will fail.

(Note: Bruiser is a Super Strength Brute (with Rage Bar))

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	26 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Bruiser
Basic Powers	Jab (Minor Damage, Disorient)
	Punch (Moderate Damage, Knockdown)
Equip Powers	Hand Clap (PBAoE, Disorient, Knockback)
	Haymaker (Heavy Damage, Knockdown)
Upgrade Powers	Knockout Blow (Superior Damage, Disorient, Knockback)
	Hurl (Heavy Damage, Knockback, -Fly)
	Foot Stomp (Heavy Damage PBAoE, Knockback))
Enhancements	Enhance Hold
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Disorient
	Enhance Knockback
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy

Related Powers

Although not technically a Henchman power, the Mastermind Thugs power Gang War creates Pet class, low-level Thugs with basic weaponry.

Gang War

Calls a gang of 10 or so Thug Posse to come to your aid for a brief while. Posse are not like your true Henchman. They cannot be given direct commands, nor will they appear in your Pet Window. You must select an enemy target to attack first before calling these Thugs. Posse are many, but they are very weak, and are only equipped with the most basic weapons. Although they will follow you, they are not as loyal as your Henchmen, and they will only stick around for a few minutes before taking off.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	18 (Mastermind)
Effects	Summon Posse (Calls approximately 10 thugs)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Recharge Speed
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Accuracy