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[[Image:StormRider.jpg|thumb|160px|The [[Storm Rider]], a typical Rider]] |
[[Image:StormRider.jpg|thumb|160px|The [[Storm Rider]], a typical Rider]] |
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| − | [[Rider]]s are magical creatures that resemble a floating jellyfish with a thorny shell, multiple tentacles, spider-like eyes and a gaping mouth below the shell. |
+ | [[Rider]]s are magical creatures that resemble a floating jellyfish with a thorny shell, multiple tentacles, spider-like eyes and a gaping mouth below the shell. They were first unleashed upon the earth by [[Sybitha]], a power-mad mage mentioned in the quest [[The Ranger's Path]]. |
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| − | ''Note: The specific breed of [[Storm Kin]] is said to have been created by a once great mage named [[Cembrien]], but whether he was responsible for the other breeds in the game or whether all the breeds are magical creations or exist naturally, is unknown at the moment.'' |
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==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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| − | + | [[Rider]]s tend to be very fragile physically, but also tend to be lethal [[spell caster]]s. With the exception of [[Smoke Walker]]s, all riders in the game are [[Mesmer]]s and a pack of more then 3 will make any party think twice as they excel in [[interrupt]]s, [[hex]]ing, [[health degeneration]] or [[energy]] draining, or a combination of these techniques. |
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*are [[fleshy creature]]s. |
*are [[fleshy creature]]s. |
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*are susceptible to all [[condition]]s, incl. [[bleeding]], [[poison]] and [[disease]]. |
*are susceptible to all [[condition]]s, incl. [[bleeding]], [[poison]] and [[disease]]. |
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==Items dropped== |
==Items dropped== |
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+ | | [[Trophy|Trophies]] || [[:Category:Rider Eyes|Rider Eyes]] |
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==Known Sub-Types== |
==Known Sub-Types== |
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| − | Riders can be found all over [[Tyria]] except in the [[Shiverpeak Mountains]]. |
+ | Riders can be found all over [[Tyria (continent)|Tyria]] except in the [[Shiverpeak Mountains]]. |
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+ | For an alphabetic list of all [[Rider]]s, including [[boss]]es, see also: [[:Category:Riders]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 7 December 2010
The Storm Rider, a typical Rider
Riders are magical creatures that resemble a floating jellyfish with a thorny shell, multiple tentacles, spider-like eyes and a gaping mouth below the shell. They were first unleashed upon the earth by Sybitha, a power-mad mage mentioned in the quest The Ranger's Path.
Characteristics[ | ]
Riders tend to be very fragile physically, but also tend to be lethal spell casters. With the exception of Smoke Walkers, all riders in the game are Mesmers and a pack of more then 3 will make any party think twice as they excel in interrupts, hexing, health degeneration or energy draining, or a combination of these techniques.
On the weakness side, keep in mind that Riders ...
- are fleshy creatures.
- are susceptible to all conditions, incl. bleeding, poison and disease.
- leave a corpse behind.
- are not undead.
- can be knocked down (despite floating).
Items dropped[ | ]
Riders may drop the following loot (besides gold and various weapons and items):
| Trophies | Rider Eyes |
| Crafting Materials | ? |
| Salvage Items | ? |
Known Sub-Types[ | ]
Riders can be found all over Tyria except in the Shiverpeak Mountains.
For an alphabetic list of all Riders, including bosses, see also: Category:Riders