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<div id="infobox" style="float:right; padding: 10px;"> {{EnemyInfobox | name = Rattler | image = [[File:Rattler.png|220px]] | enemyclass = [[Enemy Type|Beast]] | size = [[Size|Average]] | turns = [[File:Turnticker.png|20px]] | varA = Rattler | varB = Irritated<br>Rattler | varC = Enraged<br>Rattler | hpA = 24 | hpB = 34 | hpC = 47 | dodge = 7.5 | protectionA = 25 | protectionB = 25 | protectionC = 25 | speedA = 9 | speedB = 10 | speedC = 11 | stun = 25 | blight = 40 | bleed = 20 | debuff = 20 | mov = 50 }} </div> {{Quote|Trauma and torment return for an encore performance.}} The '''Rattler''' is a [[Enemy Type|Beast]] type enemy that appears during the [[Shieldbreaker|Shieldbreaker's]] [[Shieldbreaker#Nightmare_Made_Material|nightmares]], or in very rare encounters after all the nightmares have been completed. It functions as a support to the [[Pliskin|Pliskins]] and [[Adder|Adders]] by [[guard|guarding]] them, as well as inflicting [[bleed|bleeds]] and dealing strong damage on its own. __TOC__ ==Behavior== At the start of the fight, the Rattler will typically use ''Warning Rattle'' to guard one of its allies, and this move can be used once every 3 rounds. Its basic attack, ''Snakebite'', deals a fair amount of damage as well as [[bleed|bleeding]]. The Rattler prioritizes targets with lower bleed resistance (1.5x), as well as marked targets (2x). ==Strategy== The Rattler's main strength is its ability to [[Guard]] and [[Riposte]] in one action. The Riposte's damage is fairly low, but the guard can be dangerous as the Rattler can protect softer and more dangerous enemies like the [[Pliskin]]. High health and decent [[Protection]] means that it will take a few turns to deal with them, so equipping the Shieldbreaker's ''Puncture'' ability before camping, or having reliable [[stun|stuns]] available, is highly recommended to break its guard. The Rattler's main attack, ''Snakebite'', does good damage and inflicts [[bleed]], which may put heroes at a disadvantage if they are prepared more for [[blight]] attacks from the [[Pliskin]] or [[Adder]]. Thankfully, it has a much lower [[Critical Hit|crit]] chance than Pliskins, and lack the self-heal of the Adder, but it can still be a serious problem if it stacks enough bleed on a single target. Rattlers can be effectively disabled for a round by pushing them into rank 4, where they can only use use ''Slither Forward'', a skill with very low damage and accuracy, in place of ''Snakebite''. They can still Guard and Riposte in rank 4, but the damage potential is still limited without access to ''Snakebite''. Defeating the group of snakes brings great rewards, as they drop [[Aegis Scale|Aegis Scales]] when they die, as well as a Shieldbreaker-specific [[Trinkets|trinket]] and [[Journal Pages|journal pages]] for the Shieldbreaker's story. The entire party also receives a quest buff for -15% Stress, except for the Shieldbreaker, who receives -33% Stress and +3% CRIT. However, the battle will end if the Shieldbreaker falls on [[Death's Door]], and failing will cause a terrible quest-long debuff on the party instead, granting +33% Stress and -5 ACC for the Shieldbreaker and +15% Stress for all other party members. ==Abilities== <div class = "wikitable"><tabber> Apprentice = {{monsterabilities |level=1 |attack1name=Warning Rattle |attack1type=Support |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4<br>(allies) |attack1acc=0 |attack1crit=0 |attack1damage= |attack1effect={{EnemyEffect|guard|dur=3}} |attack1self={{EnemyEffect|buff|val=+10% PROT|dur=3}}<br>{{EnemyEffect|riposte|val=-60% DMG, -3% CRIT|dur=3}} |attack2name=Snakebite |attack2type=Ranged |attack2req=1,2,3 |attack2tar=1,2,3 |attack2acc=92.5 |attack2crit=2 |attack2damage=3-7 |attack2effect={{EnemyEffect|bleed|p=100|val=2|dur=3}} |attack2self= |attack3name=Slither Forward |attack3type=Ranged |attack3req=4 |attack3tar=1,2 |attack3acc=77.5 |attack3crit=0 |attack3damage=1-3 |attack3effect= |attack3self={{EnemyEffect|forward|val=2}} |attack4name={{EnemyEffect|riposte}} |attack4type=Melee |attack4req=1,2,3,4 |attack4tar=1,2,3,4 |attack4acc=82.5 |attack4crit=0 |attack4damage=1-4<br>(1-2) |attack4effect= |attack4self= }} |-| Veteran = {{monsterabilities |level=2 |attack1name=Warning Rattle |attack1type=Support |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4<br>(allies) |attack1acc=0 |attack1crit=0 |attack1damage= |attack1effect={{EnemyEffect|guard|dur=3}} |attack1self={{EnemyEffect|buff|val=+10% PROT|dur=3}}<br>{{EnemyEffect|riposte|val=-60% DMG, -3% CRIT|dur=3}} |attack2name=Snakebite |attack2type=Ranged |attack2req=1,2,3 |attack2tar=1,2,3 |attack2acc=98.75 |attack2crit=6 |attack2damage=5-9 |attack2effect={{EnemyEffect|bleed|p=120|val=3|dur=3}} |attack2self= |attack3name=Slither Forward |attack3type=Ranged |attack3req=4 |attack3tar=1,2 |attack3acc=83.75 |attack3crit=2 |attack3damage=2-3 |attack3effect= |attack3self={{EnemyEffect|forward|val=2}} |attack4name={{EnemyEffect|riposte}} |attack4type=Melee |attack4req=1,2,3,4 |attack4tar=1,2,3,4 |attack4acc=88.75 |attack4crit=2 |attack4damage=2-5<br>(1-2) |attack4effect= |attack4self= }} |-| Champion = {{monsterabilities |level=3 |attack1name=Warning Rattle |attack1type=Support |attack1req=1,2,3,4 |attack1tar=1,2,3,4<br>(allies) |attack1acc=0 |attack1crit=0 |attack1damage= |attack1effect={{EnemyEffect|guard|dur=3}} |attack1self={{EnemyEffect|buff|val=+10% PROT|dur=3}}<br>{{EnemyEffect|riposte|val=-60% DMG, -3% CRIT|dur=3}} |attack2name=Snakebite |attack2type=Ranged |attack2req=1,2,3 |attack2tar=1,2,3 |attack2acc=112.5 |attack2crit=9 |attack2damage=6-13 |attack2effect={{EnemyEffect|bleed|p=140|val=4|dur=3}} |attack2self= |attack3name=Slither Forward |attack3type=Ranged |attack3req=4 |attack3tar=1,2 |attack3acc=97.5 |attack3crit=5 |attack3damage=2-5 |attack3effect= |attack3self={{EnemyEffect|forward|val=2}} |attack4name={{EnemyEffect|riposte}} |attack4type=Melee |attack4req=1,2,3,4 |attack4tar=1,2,3,4 |attack4acc=102.5 |attack4crit=4 |attack4damage=2-7<br>(1-3) |attack4effect= |attack4self= }} </tabber></div> ==Gallery== <gallery> Snake-rattler.gif|Rattler's combat animation Rattler.png|Rattler using ''Warning Rattle'' Rattler_bite.png|Rattler using ''Snakebite'' and Riposte Rattler_slither.png|Rattler using ''Slither Forward'' Rattler_defend.png|Rattler defending Rattler_dead.png|Rattler's corpse </gallery> {{EnemyNav}} [[Category:Beast]]
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