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<div id="infobox" style="float:right; padding: 10px;"> {{EnemyInfobox | name = Sycophant | image = <tabber> Thirsty = [[File:Sycophant.png|148px]] |-| Bloodlust = [[File:Sycophant Monster.png|150px]] </tabber> | turns = [[File:Turnticker.png|20px]] | enemyclass = [[Enemy Type|Bloodsucker]] | size = [[Size|Small]] | varA = Sycophant | varB = Sycophant | varC = Sycophant | hpA = 12 | hpB = 17 | hpC = 23 | dodge = 10 | protectionA = 0 | protectionB = 0 | protectionC = 0 | speedA = 10 | speedB = 11 | speedC = 12 | stun = 15 | blight = 80 | bleed = 15 | debuff = 40 | mov = 5 }} </div> The Sycophant is a [[Enemy Type#Bloodsucker|Bloodsucker]] type enemy that can be found in any area, usually with [[Supplicant|Supplicants]]. They are not very tough or damaging, but are very fast and evasive, and can inflict your party with large amounts of [[Stress]] and the [[Crimson Curse]]. __TOC__ == Behavior == Sycophants, like many other [[Enemy Type#Bloodsucker|Bloodsuckers]], have two forms, typically referred to as "Thirsty" and "Bloodlust." A Sycophant will always begin in Thirsty form, but if it lands ''The Thirst'' on a target, it will change to Bloodlust. In Thirsty form, Sycophants can use ''Maddening Whine'', prioritizing already-stressed targets (3x higher chance), and ''The Thirst'' to change to Bloodlust form and heal itself. If a Sycophant's health falls below 40%, it will almost certainly use ''The Thirst'' to heal. Sycophants in Bloodlust form are much more dangerous, with higher stress damage from ''The Thirst'', and access to new moves: a [[bleed]] skill called ''Bombing Run'', and ''Deafening Whine'', a more powerful form of ''Maddening Whine'' with a low chance to stun. == Strategy == The Sycophant's extremely high speed means that it often acts first, potentially infecting heroes with the [[Crimson Curse]] and giving some [[stress]]. However, they are otherwise weak, with little health and very low resistances except for [[blight]]. Because of this, it is recommended to keep them stunned or, if you can guarantee it, simply killed, while focusing on more dangerous foes. If a Sycophant manages to land ''The Thirst'', their new ''Bombing Run'' and ''Deafening Whine'' abilities are more dangerous and are not to be underestimated. While still not as important as other Bloodsucker enemies, they should be at least stunned (especially with their minimal resistances) to prevent bleeds and stuns at inopportune moments. ==Abilities== ===Thirsty Form=== <tabber> Apprentice = {{monsterabilities |level=1 |attack1name=Maddening Whine |attack1type=Ranged |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4 |attack1acc=82.5 |attack1crit=4 |attack1damage=2 |attack1effect=[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] [[Stress]] +9 |attack1self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Back]] 4 |attack2name=The Thirst |attack2type=Melee |attack2req=1,2,3,4 |attack2tar=1,2,3,4 |attack2acc=92.5 |attack2crit=2 |attack2damage=2-4 |attack2effect=[[File:vampire_passive.png|20px]] 31% [[Crimson Curse]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] 85% [[Stress]] +8 |attack2self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4<br><sub><b>On Hit:</b></sub><br>[[File:Poptext_buff.png|20px]] [[Buff]]: +20% [[Stun]] Skill Chance (6 rds)<br>[[File:Skill_attribute_heal.png|20px]] Heal 4<br>[[File:Poptext_poison.png|20px]] Receive Target [[Blight]]<br>[[File:Panel_monster_newmove.png|20px]] Change form to Bloodlust }} |-| Veteran = {{monsterabilities |level=2 |attack1name=Maddening Whine |attack1type=Ranged |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4 |attack1acc=88.75 |attack1crit=8 |attack1damage=3 |attack1effect=[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] [[Stress]] +11 |attack1self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Back]] 4 |attack2name=The Thirst |attack2type=Melee |attack2req=1,2,3,4 |attack2tar=1,2,3,4 |attack2acc=98.75 |attack2crit=6 |attack2damage=3-5 |attack2effect=[[File:vampire_passive.png|20px]] 31% [[Crimson Curse]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] 85% [[Stress]] +8 |attack2self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4<br><sub><b>On Hit:</b></sub><br>[[File:Poptext_buff.png|20px]] [[Buff]]: +25% [[Stun]] Skill Chance (6 rds)<br>[[File:Skill_attribute_heal.png|20px]] Heal 4<br>[[File:Poptext_poison.png|20px]] Receive Target [[Blight]]<br>[[File:Panel_monster_newmove.png|20px]] Change form to Bloodlust }} |-| Champion = {{monsterabilities |level=3 |attack1name=Maddening Whine |attack1type=Ranged |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4. |attack1acc=102.5 |attack1crit=11 |attack1damage=4 |attack1effect=[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] [[Stress]] +13 |attack1self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Back]] 4 |attack2name=The Thirst |attack2type=Melee |attack2req=1,2,3,4 |attack2tar=1,2,3,4 |attack2acc=112.5 |attack2crit=9 |attack2damage=4-7 |attack2effect=[[File:vampire_passive.png|20px]] 31% [[Crimson Curse]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] 85% [[Stress]] +8 |attack2self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4<br><sub><b>On Hit:</b></sub><br>[[File:Poptext_buff.png|20px]] [[Buff]]: +30% [[Stun]] Skill Chance (4 rds)<br>[[File:Skill_attribute_heal.png|20px]] Heal 4<br>[[File:Poptext_poison.png|20px]] Receive Target [[Blight]]<br>[[File:Panel_monster_newmove.png|20px]] Change form to Bloodlust }} </tabber> === Bloodlust Form === <tabber> Apprentice = {{monsterabilities |level=1 |attack1name=Deafening Whine |attack1type=Ranged |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4 |attack1acc=82.5 |attack1crit=4 |attack1damage=1-2 |attack1effect=[[File:Poptext_stun.png|20px]] 90% [[Stun]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] [[Stress]] +4 |attack1self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Back]] 4 |attack2name=Bombing Run |attack2type=Ranged |attack2req=1,2,3,4 |attack2tar=1,2,3,4<br>25% +1 target |attack2acc=77.5 |attack2crit=0 |attack2damage=3-4 |attack2effect=[[File:Poptext_bleed.png|20px]] 100% [[Bleed]] 2 |attack2self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4 |attack3name=The Thirst |attack3type=Melee |attack3req=1,2,3,4 |attack3tar=1,2,3,4 |attack3acc=92.5 |attack3crit=6 |attack3damage=4-6 |attack3effect=[[File:vampire_passive.png|20px]] 31% [[Crimson Curse]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] 85% [[Stress]] +12 |attack3self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4<br><sub><b>On Hit:</b></sub><br>[[File:Skill_attribute_heal.png|20px]] Heal 4<br>[[File:Poptext_debuff.png|20px]] [[Debuff]]: -20 ACC, -4 SPD<br>[[File:Poptext_poison.png|20px]] Receive Target [[Blight]] }} |-| Veteran = {{monsterabilities |level=2 |attack1name=Deafening Whine |attack1type=Ranged |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4 |attack1acc=88.75 |attack1crit=10 |attack1damage=2 |attack1effect=[[File:Poptext_stun.png|20px]] 100% [[Stun]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] [[Stress]] +5 |attack1self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Back]] 4 |attack2name=Bombing Run |attack2type=Ranged |attack2req=1,2,3,4 |attack2tar=1,2,3,4<br>25% +1 target |attack2acc=83.75 |attack2crit=6 |attack2damage=4-5 |attack2effect=[[File:Poptext_bleed.png|20px]] 120% [[Bleed]] 3 |attack2self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4 |attack3name=The Thirst |attack3type=Melee |attack3req=1,2,3,4 |attack3tar=1,2,3,4 |attack3acc=98.75 |attack3crit=12 |attack3damage=6-8 |attack3effect=[[File:vampire passive.png|20px]] 31% [[Crimson Curse]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] 85% [[Stress]] +12 |attack3self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4<br><sub><b>On Hit:</b></sub><br>[[File:Skill_attribute_heal.png|20px]] Heal 6<br>[[File:Poptext_debuff.png|20px]] [[Debuff]]: -18 ACC, -3 SPD<br>[[File:Poptext_poison.png|20px]] Receive Target [[Blight]] }} |-| Champion = {{monsterabilities |level=3 |attack1name=Deafening Whine |attack1type=Ranged |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4 |attack1acc=102.5 |attack1crit=12 |attack1damage=2-4 |attack1effect=[[File:Poptext_stun.png|20px]] 110% [[Stun]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] [[Stress]] +6 |attack1self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Back]] 4 |attack2name=Bombing Run |attack2type=Ranged |attack2req=1,2,3,4 |attack2tar=1,2,3,4<br>25% +1 target |attack2acc=97.5 |attack2crit=8 |attack2damage=5-8 |attack2effect=[[File:Poptext_bleed.png|20px]] 140% [[Bleed]] 3 |attack2self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4 |attack3name=The Thirst |attack3type=Melee |attack3req=1,2,3,4 |attack3tar=1,2,3,4 |attack3acc=112.5 |attack3crit=14 |attack3damage=8-11 |attack3effect=[[File:vampire passive.png|20px]] 31% [[Crimson Curse]]<br>[[File:Tray_afflicted.png|20px]] 85% [[Stress]] +12 |attack3self=[[File:Poptext_move.png|20px]] [[Move|Forward]] 4<br><sub><b>On Hit:</b></sub><br>[[File:Skill_attribute_heal.png|20px]] Heal 9<br>[[File:Poptext_debuff.png|20px]] [[Debuff]]: -15 ACC, -2 SPD<br>[[File:Poptext_poison.png|20px]] Receive Target [[Blight]] }} </tabber> ==Related Enemies== ===All Areas=== * [[Supplicant]] <!--* [[Sycophant]]--> * [[Gatekeeper]] * [[Chevalier]] ===The Courtyard=== * [[Manservant]] * [[Esquire]] * [[Courtesan]] ===Bosses=== * [[Crocodilian]] * [[Baron]] * [[Viscount]] * [[Countess]] * [[Garden Guardian]] ==Gallery== <gallery> File: Sycophant-edited.gif|Sycophant's combat animation File: Sycophant-full-edited.gif|Sycophant's Bloodlust form combat animation File:Sycophant Thirst.png|Sycophant using ''The Thirst'' (both forms) File:Sycophant.png|Sycophant using ''Maddening Whine'' File:Sycophant Monster.png|Sycophant using ''Deafening Whine'' File:Sycophant Bomb.png|Sycophant using ''Bombing Run'' File:Sycophant Defend.png|Sycophant defending File:Sycophant Monster Defend.png|Sycophant defending in Bloodlust Form </gallery> {{EnemyNav}} [[Category:Enemies]] [[Category:Bloodsucker]]
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