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This article is about the Primal Earth group. For the Praetorian Earth group, see Devouring Earth (Praetorian).

Overview

Devouring Earth are monsters bent on destruction. Created by a Godlike super-being known as the Hamidon, the Devouring Earth are a series of creatures based upon plants and Earth-like formations that are completely focused upon the destruction of human kind on the bidding of their creator. The legions of Devouring Earth spawn from plant like creatures to the Devoured, humans converted into grotesque monstrocities. The minions of the Devouring Earth use thorns, vines, stone, crystal and poisons to cause as much mayhem and destruction as they can, replacing the overtaken lands they dominate with organic extensions, trees and other forms of forestry and earth. The most fearsome of the Devouring Earth soldiers are the Devoured, humans mutated from their 'festering' human forms and spliced into the eco-terrorizing monsters that the Hamidon envisions as the true inhabitants of the Earth. The Hamidon itself is protected by its greatest minions, giant monsters that patrol the Hamidon's lair of 'Eden', destroying anything and everything that potentially poses a threat to their master.

In the hero zones you can find levels 25-27 in Talos Island, Independence Port and Terra Volta. Up to level 40 can be found in Founders' Falls, Croatoa, Crey's Folly and all over Eden. In Peregrine Island you can find levels 41-43 on the southern docks and levels 48-50 on the northern islands. They are all over The Hive at levels 48 and above.

Enemy Types

Underlings

The Swarm

Swarm

These nettlesome swarms are sometimes encountered in groups, though they can also be summoned by other Devouring Earth creatures. They are highly resistant to smashing and lethal attacks, but these flying hordes don't fare well when confronted with fire or energy based assaults.

Powers

Flight TravelFlight.png Flight Self fly
Swarm can Fly!

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Lethal, Smash. Resist: Immobilization.
The swarm are very resistant to Smashing and Lethal Damage, Immobilization, vulnerable to Fire, Energy and Negative Energy damage.

Villain 5thmachete.png Sting Melee, Low Lethal Damage, Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Poison from the Swarm's sting can slow a target. Repeated stings can have a paralyzing effect.

Rubble

Large Rock Beasts might fall, but from rubble smaller creatures arise to plague heroes!

Powers

DevEarth Quarry.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash
Rock Beast Rubble can rip small boulders out of the ground and Hurl it a moderate distance.

Geode Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystalline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

DevEarth GeodeShard.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Quartz Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystalline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

DevEarth QuartzShard.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Sardonyx Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystalline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

DevEarth SardonyxShard.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Guardian Shard

Even Shards from a fallen crystalline creature can prove deadly.

Powers

DevEarth GuardianShard.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Smash
Small Devouring Earth fragments pack a mighty punch for their size.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.


Minions

Bladegrass

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

DevEarth Bladegrass.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Quills Impale.png Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Quills QuillThrowing.png Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Plants are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Fire damage.


Razorvine

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

DevEarth Razorvine.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Quills Impale.png Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Quills QuillThrowing.png Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Plants are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Fire damage.


Blackrose

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

DevEarth Blackrose.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Quills Impale.png Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Quills QuillThrowing.png Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Plants are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Fire damage.


Deathblossom

These horrid perversions of normal flora have become one of the most identifiable monsters in the Devouring Earth maniacal menagerie. In addition to their astonishing mobility, they can fire swarms of thorns at their enemies, tearing flesh to shreds in an instant.

Powers

DevEarth Deathblossom.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Quills Impale.png Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Quills QuillThrowing.png Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Plants are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Fire damage.


Bedrock

Made from assemblages of rocks that are somehow given form and consciousness, the Rock Troops are tough, resilient creatures who can either pound their opponents in close combat or hurl rocks from a distance.

Powers

DevEarth Bedrock.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Lethal
Devouring Earth Rock Beasts are resistant to Lethal damage.


Boulder

Made from assemblages of rocks that are somehow given form and consciousness, the Rock Troops are tough, resilient creatures who can either pound their opponents in close combat or hurl rocks from a distance.

Powers

DevEarth Boulder.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Lethal
Devouring Earth Rock Beasts are resistant to Lethal damage.


Jurassik Rubble

Jurassik has fallen, but from the rubble a smaller creature has arisen to vex heroes!

Powers


Fungoid

Fungus run amok' is probably the best way to describe these loathsome creatures. Like their inanimate ancestors, mushroom men prefer dark, dank places. In combat they can release clouds of deadly spores that choke and disable nearby enemies.

Powers

DevEarth Fungoid.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spore Burst (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Sleep
The Spore Burst has left you unconscious! Any damage will awaken you, however.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spores (Ranged) Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
The poison spores have infected you, leaving you paralyzedand taking Toxic damage over time.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Mushrooms are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Lethal damage.


Deathspore

Fungus run amok' is probably the best way to describe these loathsome creatures. Like their inanimate ancestors, mushroom men prefer dark, dank places. In combat they can release clouds of deadly spores that choke and disable nearby enemies.

Powers

DevEarth Deathspore.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spore Burst (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Sleep
The Spore Burst has left you unconscious! Any damage will awaken you, however.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spores (Ranged) Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
The poison spores have infected you, leaving you paralyzedand taking Toxic damage over time.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Mushrooms are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Lethal damage.


Deathcap

Fungus run amok' is probably the best way to describe these loathsome creatures. Like their inanimate ancestors, mushroom men prefer dark, dank places. In combat they can release clouds of deadly spores that choke and disable nearby enemies.

Powers

DevEarth Deathcap.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spore Burst (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Sleep
The Spore Burst has left you unconscious! Any damage will awaken you, however.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spores (Ranged) Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
The poison spores have infected you, leaving you paralyzedand taking Toxic damage over time.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Mushrooms are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Lethal damage.


Geode

The Devouring Earth grows these crystalline warriors in special caves deep beneath the Earth. Their blasts of shards can cut deeply into a target's flesh and bone, and energy attacks have a diminished effect against their crystalline forms. Luckily, they are susceptible to smashing attacks.

Powers

DevEarth Geode.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Devouring Earth Crystal Beasts are resistant to Energy and Negative Energy damage, but are very vulnerable to Smashing damage.


Quartz

The Devouring Earth grows these crystalline warriors in special caves deep beneath the Earth. Their blasts of shards can cut deeply into a target's flesh and bone, and energy attacks have a diminished effect against their crystalline forms. Luckily, they are susceptible to smashing attacks.

Powers

DevEarth Quartz.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Devouring Earth Crystal Beasts are resistant to Energy and Negative Energy damage, but are very vulnerable to Smashing damage.


Sardonyx

The Devouring Earth grows these crystalline warriors in special caves deep beneath the Earth. Their blasts of shards can cut deeply into a target's flesh and bone, and energy attacks have a diminished effect against their crystalline forms. Luckily, they are susceptible to smashing attacks.

Powers

DevEarth Sardonyx.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Brawl Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystalbeast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Devouring Earth Crystal Beasts are resistant to Energy and Negative Energy damage, but are very vulnerable to Smashing damage.


Lieutenants

Fungoid

These horrid parodies of men lead the fungi armies of the Devouring Earth. Their pummeling attacks can shatter bones while their spore clouds disable their victims. Meanwhile, their summoned Swarms hold other foes at bay.

Powers

DevEarth Fungoid.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

MentalControl Confuse.png Spores Ranged, Area of Effect, Foe Hold, Damage over Time, Toxic
Hurls a spore pack that explodes and can poison, choke and hold everyone in the affected area.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Swamp Fungi Summon
Devoured Mushroom Beasts can plant a Swamp Fungi.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Mushrooms are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Lethal damage.


Granite

The leaders of the Rock Troops are tougher, smarter and better equipped to take on whatever foes the Devouring Earth sets them against. In addition to the rock wielding skills of the subordinates, they have the ability to summon forth deadly swarms of insects.

Powers

DevEarth Granite.jpg

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Cairn Summon
Devoured Rock Beasts can plant a Cairn.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Lethal
Devouring Earth Rock Beasts are resistant to Lethal damage.


Guardian

These crystal captains command their sparkling soldiers in combat, chattering amongst one another with voices like breaking glass. In combat they rain down shards of razor sharp and pummel their opponents mercilessly. Like their followers, these creatures fear smashing attacks.

Powers

DevEarth Guardian.jpg

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smash/Lethal
The Crystal beast can fling Crystal Shards dealing Smashing and Lethal damage.

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Quartz Summon
Devoured Crystal Beasts can plant a Quartz.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Shatter Post death Special
When the Crystal beast falls, he shatters and may form into several smaller versions of himself.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Devouring Earth Crystal Beasts are resistant to Energy and Negative Energy damage, but are very vulnerable to Smashing damage.


Herder

The older, more mature plant creatures serve as leaders for their deadly cousins. They are stronger, tougher and more deadly than the lesser plant creatures. They also have the ability to summon forth Swarms to further trouble their enemies.

Powers

DevEarth Herder.jpg
Hidden Spawn

Invisibility Invisibility.png Hidden Spawn
Some Herders have the ability to spawn hidden as trees, untargetable until a hero gets near. They can´t move while hidden in this way, nor they can hide while in combat or after it.

Quills Impale.png Spur Ranged, Lethal, Foe Immobilize
Throws a single thorn at an enemy target.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Swamp Fungi Summon
Devoured Mushroom Beasts can plant a Swamp Fungi.

Quills QuillThrowing.png Thorn Blast Ranged, Cone, Lethal, Moderate Damage, Foe Knockdown
The Plant can throw a bunch of thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Tree of Life Summon
Devoured Tree Beasts can plant a Tree of Life.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Smash
Devouring Earth Plants are resistant to Smashing damage, but vulnerable to Fire damage.


Sentry

The leaders of the Rock Troops are tougher, smarter and better equipped to take on whatever foes the Devouring Earth sets them against. In addition to the rock wielding skills of the subordinates, they have the ability to summon forth deadly swarms of insects.

Powers

DevEarth Sentry.jpg

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Cairn Summon
Devoured Rock Beasts can plant a Cairn.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Smash
Devouring Earth brawling attacks.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Rubble Post death Special
When the Rockbeast falls, he crumbles and may form into several smaller versions of himself.


Pets

Note: Unlike similar effects found on enemies in other factions, the four Devouring Earth pets do not buff all allies. DE pets only buff Devouring Earth allies. Thus, other enemy factions will not receive a buff if they are within the AoE. A confused DE pet also won't buff you and your teammates, although it will stop buffing other DE. Furthermore, the DE pets do not buff themselves or other DE pets of the same kind, though different kinds do buff each other.

Defeat 500 of these Eminators to earn the Protectorate Badge (CoH) or Devourer of Earth Badge (CoV).

Cairn

Cairn

These tiny Cairns channel the Earth's energies, making nearby Devouring Earth creatures more resistant to damage.

Powers

Temporary PVP DebuffDefense.png Cairn Area of Effect, Ally +Resistance
Devoured Rock Beasts can plant a Cairn


Fungi

Fungi

The Fungi emit spores that strengthen the immunity of Devouring Earth creatures. As a result, nearby creatures become resistant to many effects, including Knockdown, Sleep, Disorient and Stun.

Powers

Temporary PVP DebuffDefense.png Swamp Fungi Area of Effect, Ally Resist Effects
Devoured Mushroom Beasts can plant a Swamp Fungi.


Quartz

Quartz

These small quartz shrines focus the Earth's energies, boosting the accuracy of all Devouring Earth attacks.

Powers

Temporary PVP DebuffDefense.png Quartz Area of Effect, Ally +Accuracy
Devoured Crystal Beasts can plant a Quartz.


Tree of Life

Tree of Life

These tiny trees don't do much to heroes, but their aura boosts the healing rate of all Devouring Earth creatures nearby.

Powers

Temporary PVP DebuffDefense.png Tree of Life Area of Effect, Ally Heal
Devoured Tree Beasts can plant a Tree of Life.


Will of the Earth

The Will of the Earth

Main Article: Will of the Earth

This crystal contains the Will of the Earth, a mutagenic mold that could change all Paragon citizens if introduced into the water supply.

Powers

Empathy HealingAura.png  ??? Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally Heal
 ???

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Summon Devouring Earth Summons lots and lots of DE
The Will of the Earth can summon Devouring Earth creatures to protect itself.

Bosses

Lesser Devoured

The Devoured were once normal human beings, but they have since been transformed into horrifying creatures. Their bodies have been mutated grotesquely, and even their brains have been perverted into believing the radical environmental precepts of the Devouring Earth. In combat they show their hatred for the world of men by spitting poison at their foes.

Powers

DevEarth LesserDevoured.jpg

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Lethal
Devouring Earth claw attacks.

FireBlast FireBlast.png Spit (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the toxic spray.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Energy, Smash. Resist: Knockback.
Lesser Devoured are resistant to Knockback effects as well as Smashing and Energy Damage.


Greater Devoured

The ultimate eco-warriors, the Greater Devoured incorporate the biomass of fallen heroes into their monstruous forms. They rend foes with their slashing talons, spitting poison on those they can't reach. A Greater Devoured is a formidable foe, resistant to most kinds of attacks.

Powers

DevEarth GreaterDevoured.jpg

FireBlast FireBlast.png Spit (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the toxic spray.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
Devoured can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

SuperStrength FootStomp.png Foot Stomp Point Blank Area Effect, Moderate Damage, Smash, Foe Knockback
Devoured shakes the very Earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Lethal
Devouring Earth claw attacks.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Energy, Smash. Resist: Disorient, Immobilize, Hold, Knockback.
Devoured are resistant to Disorient, Immobilize, Hold, Knockback, effects as well as Smashing and Energy Damage. They are vulnerable to Negative Energy.


Named enemies

Devouring Swarm

These nettlesome swarms are sometimes encountered in groups, though they can also be summoned by other Devouring Earth creatures. They are highly resistant to smashing and lethal attacks, but these flying hordes don't fare well when confronted with fire or energy based assaults. You have seen these before, but this Swarm seems different somehow.

Powers

Flight TravelFlight.png Flight Self fly
Swarm can Fly!

Villain 5thmachete.png Sting (Melee, Low Lethal Damage) Foe -Recharge, -Fly, -Teleport
The Swarm's Poison interferes with your Flight and Teleportation powers.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistances Self Auto, +Resistances: Lethal, Smash. Resist: Immobilization.
The swarm are very resistant to Smashing and Lethal Damage, Immobilization, vulnerable to Fire, Energy and Negative Energy damage.


Lichen (Minion)

The power of the Devouring Earth seems to have no bound. These Lichens are not to be triffled with.

Powers

FireBlast FireBlast.png Lichen Spore (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
The Lichen Spores are doing Toxic damage over time to you.


Lichen Colony (Sniper)

The power of the Devouring Earth seems to have no bound. This Lichen Colony seems to be generating some kind of spores.

Powers

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Summon Lichen Summon
The Mold Generator constantly expels Lichen beasts.


Spawn Chamber (Boss)

This large cyst seems to call up Devouring Earth creatures from the ground. You'll have to destroy it if you want to stem the tide of monsters.

Powers

DevEarth SpawnChamber.jpg

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Summon Shroom Summon Shroom
Devouring Earth Beasts will continue to be generated from this chamber until is destroyed.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances
The pod is resistant to physical damage.


Elite Bosses

Devoured Pyriss

Devoured Pyriss

Main Article: Devoured Pyriss

Pyriss was once an impressionable young would-be heroine, until Peter Themari and a truly depraved villain tricked her into turning against her allies and becoming a villain herself. It seems that her villainous life left her at the mercy of the Devouring Earth, who consumed her and transformed her into what she is now.

Powers

FieryFray Combustion.png Combustion Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage over Time(Fire)
Your mastery of fire allows you to violently raise the temperature around yourself in an attempt to spontaneously combust any nearby foes and set them ablaze, dealing damage over time.

FireBlast FireBall.png Fire Ball Ranged(Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Fire/Smashing)
Hurls an exploding Fireball that consumes a targeted foe, and all nearby enemies. Anyone in that explosion is burned and set ablaze.

FireBlast FireBlast.png Fire Blast Ranged, Moderate Damage(Fire)
Sends a Blast of Fire at a targeted foe and sets the target on fire for a short period of time. Slower recharge rate than Flares, but more damage.

FireBlast ArcOfFire.png Fire Breath Ranged(Cone), Moderate Damage over Time(Fire)
You can spew a torrent of fire that burns all foes within its narrow cone. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.

FireBlast Flare.png Flares Ranged, Minor Damage(Fire)
A quick attack that throws Flares at the target. Little damage, but very fast.

FieryFray Incinerate.png Incinerate Melee, High Damage over Time(Fire)
Intense concentration can allow you to incinerate an opponent. This will set your foe ablaze, dealing very high damage over a short time.

FieryFray TargetedLightMelee.png Scorch Melee, Minor Damage(Fire)
This power engulfs your hands in flames, and can ignite the target of your scorching attack. Once on fire, the target will suffer damage over time.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance +Res( S20 E20 N-20 T40 ) +Prot( Im 2 St 2 Sl 2 Kb 100 Fr 2 ) +Res( Ho 33% )
Devoured are resistant to Disorient, Immobilize, Hold, Knockback, effects as well as Smashing and Energy Damage. They are vulnerable to Negative Energy.


Weakened Hamidon

Main Article: Weakened Hamidon

Hamidon is nucleus of a giant single celled organism, spawned from some twisted primordial soup. It has one instinct, to Devour the Earth and all that infests it.

DevEarth Hamidon.jpg

Powers

PowerBlast Explosion.png Electrolytic Beam (Ranged) Foe Disorient
The Hamidon's Electrolytic Blast has Disoriented you.

PowerBlast Explosion.png Electrolytic Blast (Ranged) Foe Disorient
The Hamidon's Electrolytic Blast has Disoriented you.

RadiationPoisoning LingeringRadiation.png Protoplasm Foe -Speed
Moving through the viscous environment of the Hamidon is slowing your movement speed.



Monsters

Crystal Titan

DevEarth CrystalTitan.jpg

Main Article: Crystal Titan

This giant crystal monster may be the most beautiful of Hamidon's strange creatures. It is also one of the deadliest. Crystal Titan will happily slaughter any human being who sets foot within Hamidon's bizarre paradise.

Powers

SuperStrength FootStomp.png Foot Stomp AoE Smash, Knockback
Giant Crystal Monster shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

EarthGrasp SaltPillars.png Salt Crystals Foe Sleep, -Defense
The Giant Crystal Titan has encrusted you in Salt Crystals. You cannot use any powers, your Defense is reduced, and you need help to break free.



Jurassik

Main Article: Jurassik

The giant monster was dubbed Jurassik by a hero some time ago, and the name has stuck (though the hero has regrettably disappeared) It appears that Jurassik has been mutated by the many pollutants and chemicals in Crey's Folly. Now it's a creature of pure violence

DevEarth Jurassik.jpg


Lattice

Main Article: Lattice

This giant crystal monster may be the most beautiful of Hamidon's strange creations. It is also one of the deadliest. Lattice will happily slaughter any human being who sets foot within Hamidon's bizarre paradise.

Powers

DevEarth Lattice.jpg

IceBlast IceBlast.png Crystal Shards Ranged, Smashing/Lethal
The Crystal Beast can fling Crystal Shards, dealing smashing and lethal damage.

SuperStrength FootStomp.png Foot Stomp AoE Smash, Knockback
Giant Crystal Monster shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.


Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance +Res( S-40 E20 N20 T40 )
Auto, Self

Quarry

Main Article: Quarry

The greatest of Hamidon's rock beasts, Quarry roams Eden with a single purpose: to destroy any humans who stray inside. It may not be the smartest of Hamidon's followers, but it's certainly among the strongest. More than one hero has met his fate beneath Quarry's stony foot.

Powers

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StoneMelee Fault.png Fault Foe Disorient
The Rock Monster has Disoriented you.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a moderate distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Rubble Post death Special
When Giant Rock Monsters are defeated, they can crumble and may form into several smaller versions of itself.


Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance +Res( L40 T40 )
Auto, Self

Stropharia

Main Article: Stropharia

Catch it unawares and you may find this giant mushroom blissfully content, drinking in the atmosphere of Hamidon's strange Eden. If it sees you, though, watch out! Stropharia seems intent to exacting revenge for all its cousins that met their fate in a buttery saucepan.

Powers

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SuperStrength FootStomp.png Foot Stomp AoE Smash, Knockback
Giant Mushroom Monster shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

MentalControl MassHypnosis.png Spore Burst (PBAoE) Toxic DoT
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the Spore Burst.

MentalControl MassHypnosis.png Spores (Ranged) Foe Sleep
The toxic spores have put you to sleep. Any damage will awaken you.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.


Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance +Res( S40 L-20 T40 )
Auto, Self

Thorn

Main Article: Thorn

No one knows exactly how Hamidon breathed life into this colossal tree. What is certain is that the tree is grateful. Thorn defends Hamidon's Eden with a fearsome vigor, and seems to have no sympathy for anything that walks on two legs.

Powers

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SuperStrength FootStomp.png Foot Stomp AoE Smash, Knockback
Adamastor shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

Invisibility Invisibility.png Hidden Spawn
Some Thorns have the ability to spawn hidden as trees, untargetable until a hero gets near. They can´t move while hidden in this way, nor they can hide while in combat or after it.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.

Quills Impale.png Thorn (Ranged) Foe Immobilize
You are impaled by a large Thorn. You are Immobilized.

Quills QuillThrowing.png Thorn Blast (Cone) Lethal, Knockback
The Plant can throw a bunch of Thorns in a narrow cone arc and impale a group of foes. Impaled foes may be knocked down.


Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance +Res( S40 F-20 T40 )
Auto, Self

Giant monsters

Jurassik

Main Article: Jurassik

The giant monster was dubbed Jurassik by a hero some time ago, and the name has stuck (though the hero has regrettably disappeared) It appears that Jurassik has been mutated by the many pollutants and chemicals in Crey's Folly. Now it's a creature of pure violence

Powers

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StoneMelee Fault.png Fault Foe Disorient
Jurassik has Disoriented you.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
The Rock can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a short distance. The Hurled Boulder deals medium damage and can Knockback foes.

MedievalWeapons MaceSmash.png Jurassik Club (Melee) Foe Disorient
Jurassik has Disoriented you.



Archvillains

Mold Wall

Main Article: Mold Wall

The power of the Devouring Earth seems to have no bound. The very mold that grows on the rock face has come alive to consume the Earth.

Powers

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Summon Devouring Earth Summon
The Crystal Titan can send Devouring Earth minions to protect the Mold Wall Barrier.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, Self +Resistance: Damage
Devouring Earth Walls are resistant to all damage types.


Rock Wall

Main Article: Rock Wall

The power of the Devouring Earth seems to have no bound. The very rock face itself has come alive to consume the Earth.

Powers

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Summon Devouring Earth Summon
The Crystal Titan can send Devouring Earth minions to protect the Rock Wall Barrier.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, Self +Resistance: Damage
Devouring Earth Walls are resistant to all damage types.


Terra

Main Article: Terra

Transformed by a Devouring Earth drug, this raging beast was once the woman Tanya Tyler. Now capable of breeding Devouring Earth creatures, Terra is the monsters' greatest offensive weapon in their war against humanity.

Powers

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SuperStrength FootStomp.png Foot Stomp Point Blank Area Effect, Moderate Damage (Smash), Foe Knockback
Devoured shakes the very earth itself with a super Foot Stomp, attacking everything in a nearby area.

StoneMelee HurlBoulder.png Hurl Boulder Ranged, Smash, Foe Knockback
Devoured can rip up a boulder out of the ground and Hurl it a moderate distance. The Hurled Boulder deals moderate damage and can Knockback foes.

Inherent Brawl.png Pummel Melee, Heavy Lethal
Devouring Earth claw attacks.

FireBlast FireBlast.png Spit (Ranged) Damage over Time, Toxic
You are taking Toxic damage over time from the toxic spray.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Summon Swarm Summon
All Devoured can summon The Swarm.



Objects

Hive Spire

Hive Spire

These strange living spires are somehow connected with Hamidon's ability to control the creatures of the Devouring Earth

Notes

Hive Spires currently only appear in a mission to help Vernon von Grun implement his mad plan to destroy Paragon City. They take a lot of damage to destroy, but are immobile and do not have any offensive capabilities.

Powers

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P25 T25 )
Auto, Self


Hamidon

Main Article: Hamidon

Hamidon is the nucleus of a giant single celled organism, spawned from some twisted primordial soup. It has one instinct, to Devour the Earth and all that infests it.

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Powers

PowerBlast Explosion.png Electrolytic Blast (Ranged) Foe Disorient
The Hamidon's Electrolytic Blast has Disoriented you.

RadiationPoisoning LingeringRadiation.png Protoplasm Foe -Speed
Moving through the viscous environment of the Hamidon is slowing your movement speed.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Antibody Summon Antibodies
When the Hamidon Nucleus is at half life, It will create more Mitochondria to protect itself.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Antibody2 Summon Antibodies
When the Hamidon Nucleus is near death, It will create more Mitochondria to protect itself.

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Cell Death
When the Nucleus dies, the entire cell dies, and little pieces of Cytoplasm will appear next to every Hero in the area.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto Resist All
Hamidon is resistant to everything.

Notes

Hamidon's attacks are typed as 'Electrolytic,' and can only be resisted through the use of Essence of the Earth inspirations. Attacks are not tagged, and therefore cannot be evaded.


Mitochondria

Mending Mitochondria
Mending Mitochondria

These creatures seem to be the organelles of the giant single cell organism that is devouring the land around you. These Mitochondria seem to function as repair units for the cell.

Powers

Flight TravelFlight.png Fly Self Hover
Mitochondria can hover.

Empathy HealOther.png Heal Other Ally Heal
Heals a single targeted ally entity.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Mitosis Duplicate
Mitochondria can divide into 2 entities.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances: Lethal. Resist: Knockback, Sleep, Disorient, Immobilize, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Teleport
Hamidon is resistant to everything.


Mitochondria Antibodies
Mitochondria Antibody

These creatures seem to be the organelles of the giant single cell organism that is devouring the land around you. These Mitochondria are definitely the cells main defense mechanism.

Powers

ElectricalBolt BallLightning.png Cytoplasmic Blast Damage over Time (Special)
You are taking damage over time as the Mitochondria's Cytoplasmic Blast digests you.

Flight TravelFlight.png Fly Self Hover
Mitochondria can hover.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Mitosis Duplicate
Mitochondria can divide into 2 entities.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, Self +Resistance: Lethal. Resist: Knockback, Sleep, Disorient, Immobilize, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Teleport
Hamidon is resistant to everything.

Notes

The Mitochondria's attacks are uncategorized, and cannot be defended against, nor resisted, i.e. no amount of defense or resistance will protect a player from Mitochondria's attacks.

  • HyperPhase will not protect players, as the Mitochondria's Blast is able to de-activate toggles.


Mitochondria Electrolytes
Mitochondria Electrolyte

These creatures seem to be the organelles of the giant single cell organism that is devouring the land around you. These Mitochondria are definitely the cells defense mechanism.

Powers


Flight TravelFlight.png Fly Self Hover
Mitochondria can hover.

Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Mitosis Duplicate
Mitochondria can divide into 2 entities.

ElectricityManipulation ShockingGrasp.png Paralytic Blast Damage over Time, Foe Hold, -Recharge, -Speed
The Mitochondria Paralytic Blast has Held you. Your are taking Damage over Time from an overload to your synapses. Your movement rate and attack speeds are reduced as well.

Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png Resistance Auto, Self +Resistance: Lethal. Resist: Knockback, Sleep, Disorient, Immobilize, Hold, Fear, Confuse, Teleport
Hamidon is resistant to everything.

Notes

The Mitochondria's attacks are uncategorized, and cannot be defended against, nor resisted, i.e. no amount of defense or resistance will protect a player from Mitochondria's attacks.


Named bosses

  • Devoured (Greater Devoured)
  • Dr. Theron (Lesser Devoured)
  • Ively (Herder)
  • James Wolfe, Esq. (Lesser Devoured)
  • Lichenous (Fungoid)
  • Natso Fungi (Fungoid)
  • Oax (Herder)
  • Rampaging Devoured (Greater Devoured)
  • Terra Firma (Lesser Devouder)
  • Test Subject (Lesser Devoured)
  • The Justifier (Lesser Devoured)
  • Venomous (Herder)


Obsolete Enemies

Badge time.png This section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes. It is provided for historical purposes.

Bosses

Hamidon Bud

Although defeated, it seems the pieces of the Hamidon are still a threat. Left unchecked, it is likely that each piece could one day grow to become as big a menace as the original. It must be stopped.

Powers

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Temporary PVP DebuffDefense.png Electrolytic Bolt Ranged, Minor Damage (Energy)
The small pieces of Hamidon can fire off a tiny bio-electric bolt at targets for minimal damage.


This enemy was removed with the Issue 9 update.


Related Badges

File:V badge BattleDomeBadge.png Bladegrass

You have the respect of the natural world.

File:V badge BattleDomeBadge.png Boulder

You have might over nature itself.

File:V badge BattleDomeBadge.png Fungoid

The mushroom men will fight for you.

File:Badge villain devouring.png Protectorate

You have shown that you can protect the world from the energy sapping emanators used by the Devouring Earth.

File:Badge villain devouring.png The Solution

You have bested Jurassik, the personification of the ideals of the Devouring Earth. The world sleeps safer at night due to your actions.