MARVEL: ULTIMATE ALLIANCE ------------------------- ITEM LIST & SIMULATION TACTICS ------------------------------ (PLAYSTATION 2 VERSION) By thewaynemanor@optusnet.com.au C. 2007. Introduction ------------ The purpose of this mini-Guide is to provide some clarification on the range of items found or "dropped" throughout the game and to then suggest the best items and levels for simulation play. ITEMS ----- There are two varieties - the standard Superhero item and the rarer Boss item. SUPERHERO ITEMS --------------- The Superhero items can be found in weapon caches and are also dropped by Bosses. These items provide Power bonuses and are all character specific - meaning they cannot be equipped by another character. A Superhero item will always be one of the following: ITEM + EXAMPLE -------------- Armour - Spider-man (+ 3 Defence, + 1 Slingshot) Bands - Black Panther(+ 5 Damage, + 1 to Energy Daggers) Bracers - Human Torch (+ 3 Damage, + 1 to Wildfire) Belt - Daredevil (3 Defence, + 1 to Extensive Strike) Buckle - Thing (1 Defence, + 2 Uppercut) Coat - Ms. Marvel (2 Defence, + 1 to Explosive Touch) Cloak - Deadpool (1 Defence, + 1 to Assassin Strike) Coil - Nick Fury (3 Defence, + 3 to Fist of Fury) Cord - Spider-Woman (+ 1 Defence, + 1 Ensnare) Gauntlets - Thor (+ 2 Damage, + 1 to North Winds) Gloves - Spider-Man (+ 1 Damage, + 1 to Web Snare) Gear - Elektra (3 Defence, + 3 to Ninja Stars) Harness - Ghost Rider (1 Defence, + 1 to Chain Flachette) Mitts - Invisible Woman (+ 2 Damage, + 2 to Concussion Blast) Nanobelt - Storm (1 Defence, + 1 to Lightning Strike) Nanofiber Plate - Iceman (4 Defence, + 1 to Freeze Beam) Sheaths - Deadpool (+ 2 Damage, + 1 Dual Shot) Suit - Wolverine (3 Defence, + 3 to Lethal Lunge) Uniform - Luke Cage (3 Defence, + 1 to Hammer Toss) War Belt - Mr. Fantastic (6 Defence, + 3 to Propeller Arms) Wristbands - Captain America (+ 1 Damage, + 1 Shield Bash) NOTE! There are NO Superhero items for Blade or the Silver Surfer in EASY or NORMAL mode. Due to the random distribution of the items any attempt at cataloguing every single item becomes problematic. Repeated playthroughs (3 - 4 times) are still NO guarantee that every item will be found or "dropped" by a Boss. BOSS ITEMS ---------- The Boss items are superior to the Superhero items, and as such should be equipped whenever possible. S.H.I.E.L.D. HELICARRIER ----------------------- Scorpion's Tail (SCORPION) --------------- 10% chance to cause knockdown on ranged attacks Assassin's Sight (BULLSEYE) ---------------- + 5% chance of Criticals for ranged attacks Bionic Arm (WINTER SOLDIER) ---------- + 5 Striking Radioactive Touch (RADIOACTIVE MAN) ----------------- + 5% damage as Radiation Dragon's Heart (FIN FANG FOOM) -------------- + 25 Health + 3 Critical chance of all ranged attacks ------------------------------ OMEGA BASE ---------- Master Hologram (MYSTERIO) --------------- + 10% chance to dodge Melee attacks MODOK Chip (MODOK) ---------- + 5% XP ATLANTIS -------- Crown of Byrrah (BYRRAH) --------------- + 2 to Body, Focus and Strike Attuma's Wrath (ATTUMA) -------------- Increases Power damage by 25% Hydro Suit (TIGER SHARK) ---------- + 10 Health per Knockout + 10 Energy per Knockout Blood of the Kraken (KRAKEN) ------------------- + 5% Health - 5% Energy ------------------------------ VALLEY OF THE SPIRITS --------------------- Dragon Polymer (DRAGON MAN) -------------- + 25% to Defence Energy Regenerates at 75% of normal rate Ultimo's Plating (ULTIMO) ---------------- 9% chance to reflect all projectiles + 50 to Defence Stone Touch (GREY GARGOYLE) ----------- 3% chance to turn the victim to stone White Ring of Mandarin (MANDARIN) ---------------------- + 5 Energy Damage to all melee attacks + 35% Damage to all Energy Damage Powers ------------------------------ MURDERWORLD ----------- Shocker's Gloves (SHOCKER) ---------------- + 10 Electricity damage to all melee attacks Rhino's Horn (RHINO) ------------ + 10% to all resistances (except Mental) Joybuzzer (ARCADE) --------- 5% of Melee Attacks will paralyse victim 5% of Melee Damage will hurt self ------------------------------ MEPHISTO'S REALM ---------------- Blackheart's Corruption (BLACKHEART) ----------------------- 5% of damage dealt returns as Health and Energy. - 6% XP Heart of Mephisto (MEPHISTO) ----------------- Absorbs 10% of attack damage and converts it into Health ------------------------------ ASGARD ------ Wrecker's Crowbar (WRECKER) ----------------- 14% to reflect Projectiles + 5% to Melee Damage Bulldozer's Helmet (BULLDOZER) ------------------ Reflects 5% of damage Grappling Speed (PILEDRIVER) --------------- Grab moves do 50% more damage Asgard Armour (Forged)* ------------- + 50% Elemental Damage Resistance + 50% Damage to all Electricity Damage Powers NOTE! There is a glitch with this item, which means when equipped it will confer + 50% Damage to ANY Ability when attacking. Executioner's Axe (EXECUTIONER) ----------------- Finishers do double damage Aura of Seduction (ENCHANTRESS) ----------------- 5% Melee hit turns energy into ally for 30 seconds ------------------------------ NIFFELHEIM ---------- Ulik's Fists (ULIK) ------------ + 10% Critical Chance on all attacks Dark Elf Armour (KURSE) --------------- If blocking, melee attacker is stunned for 3 seconds + 25% to Defence ULTRON + BARON MORDO - Superhero Item Loki's Gift (LOKI) ----------- Reduces Attack Damage by 25% + Increases Damage taken by 25% Norn Stones (LOKI) ----------- + 15% XP + 30% Credits ------------------------------ SHI'AR EMPIRE ------------- Imperial Mantle (GLADIATOR) --------------- + 6 to Body, Focus and Strike Shi'ar Battle Armour (WARSTAR) ------------------- Reflects 10% of damage Starbolt's Flame (STARBOLT) ---------------- + 5 Fire damage to all Melee Attacks + 35% damage to all Fire damage attacks Hussar's Whip (HUSSAR) ------------- + 25 Health per Knockout NEUTRON - Superhero Item Deathbird's Feather (DEATHBIRD) ------------------- + 5 Health Regeneration ------------------------------ SKRULL PLANET ------------- PAIBOK + SUPER SKRULL - Superhero Item Helmet of Titannus (TITANNUS) ------------------ + 50% Health + 10 Striking Armour of Galactus (GALACTUS) ------------------ Absorbs 10% of Damage taken and turns it into Energy ------------------------------ CASTLE DOOM ----------- Dark Steel (DARK COLOSSUS) ---------- + 25% to Defence Super Soldier Serum (DARK CAPTAIN AMERICA) ------------------- + 9% Health Crimson Dawn (DARK PSYLOCKE) ------------ + 35 Energy per Knockout + 50% Mental Damage resistance DARK CYCLOPS - Superhero Item Dark Uru Hammer (DARK THOR) --------------- + 10 Electricity Damage to all melee attack + 50% damage to all Eletricity damage powers Spider's Bite (DARK SPIDER-MAN) ------------- + 10% chance to dodge melee attacks + 20% movement and attack speed ------------------------------ SIMULATION TACTICS ------------------ The Simulations can be challenging, as some characters have greater offensive powers than others and may in fact not be suited to coping with the multiple foes appearing in their designated Simulation. There are, therefore, three different different classes of heroes: Classes: A - Perfectly suited to combat in all areas - RADIAL, RANGED MELEE. B - Possess 1 - 2 strong abilities. Usually lacking a strong RADIAL ability. C - Lacking offensively and/or defensively. Usually low Health and ALWAYS needing a Boss item to boost abilities. NOTE THE FOLLOWING! 1. If wishing to achieve success and possibly a Bronze or higher ranking with EVERY character, it is recommended that the Simulations are NOT played until ALL Boss items have been retrieved from a first playthrough of the game. The C - Class characters will need to be AT LEAST Level 40 to maximise their chances of success. Without maximum point allocation to some characters' strongest ability, the Simulation will be difficult. 2. The key to success is to ROTATE through the Boss items as they can assist with both offence and defence. This can even be done mid-combat. 3. Characters can STILL be attacked during Extreme attacks. 4. ENERGY will NOT regenerate during FLIGHT. 5. When fighting Bosses, the key to success is to keep reducing their Health by 20%, at which point they will always drop both HEALTH and POWER Orbs. Locations: HELICARRIER ----------- General Tips: Straight-forward if defeating all foes before advancing to the next room. Use BLOCK and ROLL when needed and use GRAB and throw enemies into one another to stun. Ultron Striker: They only possess physical attacks. GRAB and throw and focus on foes using ranged attacks FIRST. Ultron Warrior: They attack with energy pulses that can be easily blocked or avoided with flight if watching. Warriors will ALWAYS move back before using the pulse attack. Doombot: They use a damaging ranged attack and should be dealt with FIRST. ------------------------------ CAPTAIN AMERICA --------------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Critical Chance - Maximum Energy - Defense Best Item: HELMET OF TITANNUS Suggested Tactics: Use RESERVE STRENGTH and then enter rooms using SHIELD TOSS. Target Doombots FIRST and try and line foes up for multiple knockdowns. Use GRAB and toss and then MELEE attacks. Once Power Orbs are collected attack outstanding foes with SHIELD BASH. Boss (Winter Soldier): Use the Extreme Attack then RESERVE STRENGTH and then repeated attacks with SHIELD BASH. Once Power is gone BLOCK and use MELEE between the Winter Soldier's attacks. NOTE! Constant use of the timers (depress SQUARE) will push the time back up to a maximum of a minute. DAREDEVIL --------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Dodge - Baton Damage - Defense Best Item: DARK ELF ARMOUR (when surrounded) HELMET OF TITANNUS Suggested Tactics: Use HYPERSENSE to improve vision and follow with repeated use of EXTENSIVE STRIKE. Also use GRAB and throw enemies, followed by MELEE attacks to collect POWER Orbs for continued use of HYPERSENSE. BATON THROW is also useful in controlling crowds. Boss (Bullseye): Use the Extreme attack and then stay as CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to Bullseye to limit his ranged attacks. BLOCK and repeatedly use EXTENSIVE STRIKE and MELEE. INVISIBLE WOMAN --------------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Concussive Mastery - Unstoppable Force - Defense Best Item: EXECUTIONER'S AXE Suggested Tactics: Constantly use FANTASTIC SHIELD and follow up with KINETIC BOLTS. Use CONCUSSION BLAST to keep the Ultron Strikers from getting too close. Boss (Radioactive Man): Arguably the easiest Boss fight. Maintain FANTASTIC SHIELD and simply use KINETIC BOLTS between the Radioactive Man's attacks. IRON MAN -------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Power Damage - Momentum - Defense Best Item: WHITE RING OF THE MANDARIN Suggested Tactics: Use the RADIAL attack NANOASSAULT whenever possible to weaken foes, and follow with UNI-BEAM. Keep moving to collect POWER Orbs and repeat. For short bursts of MELEE use ENERGY REROUTE. Boss (Ultimo): Keep moving behind Ultimo and use ENERGY REROUTE + UNI-BEAM to force an Orb drop. LUKE CAGE --------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Modern ------ - Maximum Health - Defense - Power Damage Best Item: GRAPPLING SPEED (general combat) DEATHBIRD'S FEATHER (vs. Ultron) Suggested Tactics: Constantly use STREET SMARTS. Use CHAIN STRIKE to scatter foes. Use GRAB and follow up with MELEE attacks. Use DRILL BIT to finish weakened foes. Boss (Ultron): A very difficult fight as Ultron's attacks are very damaging. Equip HEART OF MEPHISTO and CONSTANTLY BLOCK. ONLY attack when Ultron revolves to fire energy beams, and then IMMEDIATELY BLOCK again. SPIDER-MAN ---------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Reflect Melee - Web Damage - Defense Best Item: DEATHBIRD'S FEATHER Suggested Tactics: Constantly use WEB SHIELD. Use WEB WARRIOR + WEB SNARE followed by MELEE attacks to build Extreme attacks. Boss (Scorpion): Use WEB WARRIOR on AIM agents and then MELEE attacks. WEB BULLETS to keep the Scorpion's attention from Dugan followed by MELEE attacks. THING ----- Class : B Recommended Costume: Modern ------ - Critical Strike - Rock Hard - Defense Best Item: HEART OF MEPHISTO Suggested Tactics: Constantly use TOUGH SKIN. Use HAND CLAP to stun foes and follow up with GRAB with MELEE attacks. Use UPPERCUT to stall extra foes. Boss (Rhino): Use TOUGH SKIN and keep the fight away from Mr. Fantastic. BLOCK and WATCH for the Rhino's two horn attacks, and attack between these. SPIDER-WOMAN ------------ Class : C Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Resistance - Bio-Energy Mastery - Defense Best Item: HEART OF MEPHISTO ARMOUR OF GALACTUS (vs. Wrecker) Suggested Tactics: Constantly use METABOLIC AURA and follow with ENSNARE and then MELEE attacks on energy-resistant foes. Use a charged VENOM BLAST on Doombots. Unfortunately Extreme attacks are very ineffectual. Boss (Wrecker): Use FLIGHT and continually hover and pepper with VENOM BLAST. ------------------------------ OMEGA BASE ---------- General Tips: BLOCK and ROLL when confronted with several enemies with ranged attacks. Use enemies as shields and use GRAB and then throw to disorient. AIM troops: Always attack shielded troops FIRST. Where possible throw surrounding crates and containers to stun a shielded trooper before attacking another. Remove the shield, then GRAB and throw if other foes are present. Avoid allowing 4 + troops adopt a pattern of constant blasting. Attack Bots: Always GRAB and break as this is faster than MELEE. Try and use as cover. Super Soldiers: Ranged attacks or a Stun combination are ideal to avoid their grab-and-throw attack. Missions: ELEKTRA ------- Class : C Recommended Costume: Ultimate -------- - Energy Per Kill - Sai Damage - Defense Best Item: DARK ELF ARMOUR (when surrounded) SPIDER'S BITE (general MELEE) HEART OF MEPHISTO (vs. Bullseye) Suggested Tactics: Maintain FOCUSED CHI and then use NERVE STRIKE and follow with repeated SAI STAB and general MELEE to build the Extreme attack. Boss (Bullseye): Use the Extreme attack if possible. Stay as CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to Bullseye to prevent RANGED attacks and use FOCUSED CHI and DEATH'S TOUCH, followed by MELEE. It is possible to corner Bullseye and force him to only use MELEE. If Bullseye achieves some distance, study the attack pattern and move in between RANGED attacks. ------------------------------ MURDERWORLD ----------- General Tips: Clowns: The most damaging foes in the level, with a very strong physical and ranged offensive. Ranged attacks are always best, followed by GRAB, throw and then physical attacks while they are down. AVOID the acid attacks with BLOCK and ROLL, which will always consist of a chest squirt followed by a hand-thrown missile. Murderbots: Only a real threat if present in numbers. BLOCK their machine gun attacks and wait for them to self-destruct (also blocking at this point). Androids: They have weak attacks and can be dealt with very quickly after use of GRAB and throw by physical attacks or a charged energy attack. The Bumper Car Stage: ALWAYS equip the HEART OF MEPHISTO to maintain HEALTH and avoid acid attacks. Missions: BLACK PANTHER ------------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Modern ------ - Reflect Damage - Maximum Energy - Defense Best Item: DARK ELF ARMOUR (when surrounded) GRAPPLING SPEED (for GRAB) SPIDER'S BITE (for general combat) Suggested Tactics: Maintain STEALTH and use CRIPPLING BLOW followed by GRAB and throw on enemies. Occasional use of ENERGY DAGGERS can quickly deal with Murderbots. Boss (Dark Captain America): Use the Extreme attack and then maintain STEALTH. Attack from behind with CRIPPLING BLOW and ENERGY DAGGERS then move and repeat. Remember to watch the trajectory of Dark Captain America's shield and block if needed. DEADPOOL -------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Assassin -------- - Weapon Damage - Resist All - Defense Best Item: DARK ELF ARMOUR (when surrounded) ASGARDIAN ARMOUR Suggested Tactics: Maintain distance from enemies and use DUAL SHOT. Use BATTLE CRY and move in to collect POWER orbs from defeated enemies and follow with BLADE CYCLONE. BE SURE TO KEEP MOVING AND TRY AND CIRCLE ENEMIES FOR MAXIMUM EFFECT. Use GRAB and toss with MELEE to build the Extreme attack. enemies. DOUBLE JUMP to teleport if becoming overwhelmed. NOTE! Bumper Car Stage - when equipped with the DARK ELF ARMOUR, Deadpool is capable of holding off the Clowns and Murderbots and destroying the obstacle on foot. Boss (Dark Spider-Man): Use a combination of BLADE CYCLONE and then teleport away and follow up with DUAL SHOT. GRENADE TOSS is also effective. STORM ----- Class : C Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Weather Mastery - Momentum - Defense Best Item: DARK ELF ARMOUR (when surrounded) ASGARD ARMOUR (general combat) HEART OF MEPHISTO (vs. Hussar) Suggested Tactics: Equip ASGARD ARMOUR and stop outside every room and WITHOUT entering constantly use LIGHTNING STRIKE on foes. Only enter once as many foes as possible have been defeated. When fighting Clowns at close range, equip DARK ELF ARMOUR and attack once they are stunned. Also use WHIRLWIND ARMOUR and ROLL to dodge acid attacks. Use of GRAB can also prevent Clown attacks. When in the bumper car stage, maintain WHIRLWIND ARMOUR and AVOID the acid spills. Boss (Hussar): Use the Extreme attack and then equip the HEART OF MEPHISTO. Continually cast LIGHTNING STRIKE to maintain Storm until she can force an Orb drop. If pushed, equip DEATHBIRD'S FEATHER and use FLIGHT to maintain distance from Hussar until healed enough to resume combat. Once Hussar is reduced a low level of Health, equipping ASGARD ARMOUR will yield an almost instant win. ------------------------------ MEPHISTO'S REALM ---------------- General Tips: Arguably the most difficult realm as many of the C - Class have their Simulation based here. The key to success is to attack, fall back and lead foes after the character, and then attack again. Mephisto's Pet: The most dangerous foes in the level, as they possess ranged attacks that can be very damaging. Use cover as much as is possible. Defeating these enemies is always the FIRST priority. Demon Leapers: Easily avoided, but must be monitored at all times. Avoid being surrounded and try and use a ranged attack. Damned Souls: Problematic as they will try and grapple, which takes time, during which the character is susceptible to other attacks. Use GRAB and thorw, then follow with ranged attacks. Attacking Souls while they are down can build momentum for the Extreme attack. Fire Giants: The Fire Giants wield a giant sword that is invaluable. Characters should ALWAYS steal the Sword (face the Giant and press SQUARE, then play the mini-button game) and then use it against all foes. The first two Fire Giants will respawn every minute, and constant re-use of their weapons is recommended. A suggested strategy is to move the character forward to the first Fire Giant, steal the Sword and then backtrack and defeat Mephisto's Pets FIRST. The character should ALWAYS take a Fire Giant's sword into the battle with the Boss. NOTE! Be sure to break the pots to the sides of areas for HEALTH + POWER Orbs, but ONLY when needed. Missions: BLADE ----- Class : C Recommended Costume: Daywalker --------- - Melee Damage - Health per Kill - Defense Best Item: ATTUMA'S WRATH (general combat) HEART OF MEPHISTO (vs. Dark Spider-Man) Suggested Tactics: Maintain BLOOD OF THE WARRIOR. DRAW foes back to the starting area where the pillars can be used as cover. Use FLASH BOMB to stun foes and use a combination of SPIKE OF DESTRUCTION and MELEE to build momentum for an Extreme attack. Repeatedly move forward and draw enemies back to enclosed areas. Steal a Fire Giant's sword and attack the Giant and other enemies with it for a fast win. Boss (Dark Spider-Man): Equip HEART OF MEPHISTO. Ensure that Blade has a Fire Giant's sword at full strength - drop the sword and use BLOOD OF THE WARRIOR, then pick it back up and confront Dark Spider-Man. Once the dialogue is finished back away and let Dark Spider-Man attack Storm. As soon as this happens, attack until the sword is destroyed. FORCE Dark Spider-Man to stay on the stairs, as this neutralises his "super punch". Use the Extreme attack then maintain BLOOD OF THE WARRIOR and use a charged SPIKE OF DESTRUCTION between attacks. The constant HEALTH received via the HEART OF MEPHISTO will sustain Blade until reducing Dark Spider-Man's health enough for an Orb drop. DR. STRANGE ----------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Maximum Energy - Magic Damage - Defense Best Item: ATTUMA'S WRATH Suggested Tactics: All combat should be RANGED - Dr. Strange should hang back and continually cast BLACK MAGIC, supported by FALTEEN FLAME. NO MELEE unless stealing and using a Fire Giant's sword. Boss (Baron Mordo): Ensure that Dr. Strange has a Fire Giant's sword at full strength. Once the dialogue is finished back away and let Mordo attack Clea. As soon as this happens, attack until the sword is destroyed. Use the Extreme attack if built up, and then MOVE AWAY from Mordo and attack with BLACK MAGIC. By keeping away from Mordo. Dr. Strange avoid his Freeze attack. The cue for the attack will be when Mordo stops and concentrates. GHOST RIDER ----------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Vengeance --------- - Hellfire Damage - Maximum Health - Defense Best Item: STARBOLT'S FLAME Suggested Tactics: Use FEAR on all foes. Use FIENDISH CHAINS to stop enemies fleeing and follow up with RAVAGING FLAME. Steal and use a Fire Giant's Sword whenever possible. Boss (Baron Mordo): Enter the fight with a Fire Giant's Sword. Back away and allow Mordo to attack Wolverine and then IMMEDIATELY attack from behind with the Sword. Once the Sword is destroyed, MAINTAIN distance from Mordo to neutralise his Freeze attack and then pepper with RAVAGING FLAME. ICEMAN ------ Class : C Recommended Costume: Original -------- - Point Blank - Frost Bite - Defense Best Item: DARK ELF ARMOUR (when surrounded) ATTUMA'S WRATH (general combat) HEART OF MEPHISTO (vs. Mysterio) Suggested Tactics: Initially equip DARK ELF ARMOUR and maintain FRIGID AURA. BLOCK and move at foes. Once they are stunned, cast FREEZE BEAM and follow with MELEE to build momentum for an Extreme attack. Equip ATTUMA'S WRATH and use FREEZE BEAM and ICE SHARDS when dealing with ground-based foes such as Demon Leapers and Damned Souls. Steal a Fire Giant's sword and attack the Giant with it for a fast win. If surrounded, equip DARK ELF ARMOUR and block, and once foes are stunned equip ATTUMA'S WRATH and use BLIZZARD followed by MELEE. Boss (Mysterio): Equip HEART OF MEPHISTO. Ensure that Iceman has a Fire Giant's sword at full strength - drop the sword and use FRIGID AURA, then pick it back up and confront Mysterio. Stay as CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to Mysterio and keep attacking until the sword is destroyed. Use the Extreme attack and then maintain FRIGID AURA, then switch BOOST skills to FROST BITE, and continue MELEE attacks. The constant HEALTH received via the HEART OF MEPHISTO will sustain Iceman until reducing Mysterio's health enough for an Orb drop. ------------------------------ ASGARD ------ General Tips: Foes on this level will constantly respawn, and as such a strong RADIAL attack is ideal. Clay Guardians & Loki Trolls: Both possess strong physical attacks. DO NOT allow the character(s) to be surrounded - constantly use a RADIAL attack, with light use of MELEE to build momentum for the Extreme attack. Continue to collect Blue Orbs to maintain POWER and therefore RADIAL attacks. Missions: THOR ---- Class : A Recommended Costume: Classic ------- - Elemental Damage - Melee Damage - Defense Best Item: ATTUMA'S WRATH Suggested Tactics: Frequent use of HAMMER TOSS, followed by use of GOD SPEED to quickly defeat stunned foes and build momentum for an Extreme attack. Keep collecting Blue Orbs to sustain Power and repeat. Use NORTH WINDS and THOR'S RAGE to control large waves of foes. Boss (Kurse): Obtain an Iron Hammer and strike Kurse as he moves around one of the wooden pens. Achieve distance and then land and use repeatedly use HAMMER TOSS. Use FLIGHT where needed to avoid Kurse (it is possible to fly back to the start of the level, where other foes have stopped respawning) and rebuild ENERGY and repeat until forcing an Orb drop. ------------------------------ SKRULL WORLD ------------ A relatively easy level as foes are sparse compared to other levels. Characters can use the tactic of attacking, falling back and then counter-attacking if necessary. Commandos: ROLL to dodge their blasts and use GRAB and then repeated MELEE. Skrull Deviants: Very damaging MELEE attacks. Weaken with ranged attacks and then steal a Deviant's Battle Axe. The Battle Axe can defeat foes in 3 quick strokes. Steal and use whenever possible. Galactus Punishers: Use ranged attacks and AVOID their RADIAL attack by blocking. This attack can be detected by watching the animation (they will ALWAYS leap and raise both arms first). Once weakened GRAB and finish with MELEE. NOTE! If becoming overwhelmed on the ramparts, it is possible to GRAB and throw enemies off. NOTE! Both the HUMAN TORCH and MS. MARVEL can use FLIGHT and then a RANGED attack to great effect against Galactus Punishers and Skrull Deviants. Missions: HUMAN TORCH ----------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Modern ------- - Energy Regeneration - Fire Damage - Defense Best Item: STARBOLT'S FLAME Suggested Tactics: Maintain NOVA BLAST constantly to weaken enemies. Draw enemies into doorways and constantly use INFERNO to hold and weaken, and then follow with FIREBALLS. Steal a Battle Axe from a Skrull Deviant whenever possible and use against Galactus Punishers. Boss (Paibok): Maintain NOVA BLAST and FROM A DISTANCE constantly pepper with INFERNO and FIRE BALLS. This disables Paibok's close-range Freeze attack. BLOCK when Paibok hurls an energy ball. Use FIRE STORM when Paibok moves into corners. MS. MARVEL ---------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Binary ------ - Maximum Energy - Photon Damage - Defense Best Item: WHITE RING OF THE MANDARIN Suggested Tactics: Constantly use COSMIC AWARENESS followed by PRISM and then MELEE to build momentum for an Extreme attack. Use PHOTON BURST when closing for MELEE against the Galactus Punishers. Where possible steal a Skrull Deviant's Battle Axe, place down, use COSMIC AWARENESS and retrieve and counter-attack. Boss (Super Skrull): Constantly use COSMIC AWARENESS, and from a DISTANCE cast PHOTON BURST and follow with PRISM. If closing for MELEE, BLOCK as the Super Skrull starts large attacks and then counter-attack. NOTE! If wishing to use Nick Fury or the Silver Surfer in team plays, the recommended builds are as follows: NICK FURY ---------- Class : B Recommended Costume: Ultimate -------- - Melee Mastery - Reflection - Defense Best Item: ATTUMA'S WRATH Suggested Tactics: CLOAKING DEVICE + SNIPER and occasional use of FURIOUS and MELEE to build an Extreme attack. ------------------------------ SILVER SURFER ------------- Class : A Recommended Costume: Power Surge ----------- - Energy Regeneration - Cosmic Mastery - Defense Best Item: WHITE RING OF THE MANDARIN Suggested Tactics: Alternate between SLOW TIME and where needed HEAL. Use COSMIC BEAM for strong piercing damage and to where needed POWER SURGE to control groups. ------------------------------ * Group Simulations 8 in total: SHOCKER - HELICARRIER ULTRON - HELICARRIER SCORPION - OMEGA BASE MYSTERIO - MURDERWORLD CRIMSON DYNAMO - ASGARD PILEDRIVER - ASGARD ULIK - ASGARD DRAGON MAN - SKRULL WORLD The key to success - particularly in the Asgard missions as the foes will keep respawning - is to have a combination of the following: - SLOW TIME (Allows the team time to regroup) Example: Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel - RADIAL (Keeps sudden rushes at bay) Example: Ice Man's BLIZZARD, Iron Man's NANOASSAULT - STRONG RANGED (Excellent tactic against a Boss) Example: Daredevil's EXTENSIVE STRIKE, Thor's HAMMER TOSS - STRONG MELEE (Good damage if used quickly and attacking from behind) Example: Captain America's SHIELD BASH, Mr. Fantastic's FANTASTIC FISTS It is possible to just alternate between SLOW TIME and a RADIAL attack for most of the mission, as energy orbs will constantly drop and allow ongoing use of abilities. Try and perform some MELEE to build the EXTREME attacks, which should be saved for the Boss. Boss fights should always begin with SLOW TIME, and then ROTATE through each characters' best attacks. Constantly rotation prevents the Boss from focusing on just one character. ------------------------------ * Thanks to KFCrispy for the suggestions.