A sudden confrontation! Having 'sniffed out' a lead, Antistrophe, Brontë, and Caoimhe have dug their way towards the truth. That truth rests in the underground archive of the Hexcloaks' regional headquarters in Cenn, City of Iron Chains. But such a basement does not go unguarded. To arms, Team ABC!

This week on Perpetua: In Too Deep 03

Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.055] NPCs & Monsters [PNMS] Hortensius, Venomous Hexcloak [NMHR]

Traits: Joyful, Experimental, Cruel

Stats: DEX 6, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 10

Attacks: Toxic Whip, Poison Cloud

Special Abilities: Heal

In-Game Description: A misanthropic hexcloak with a mastery of toxins, venoms, and other poisons.

Hortensius may not seem like the most dangerous of the Cenn Hexcloak Trio, but his mastery of poisons means that he can really wear you down (or set you up for another of the trio to knock you out.) Unsurprisingly, he resists poison damage.

Starter Tip: Poison Cloud can hit everyone, and it always hits. Get ready to use some tonics!

Maxi, Earthen Hexcloak [NMMX]

Traits: Tough, Direct, Snobbish

Stats: DEX 10, INS 6, MIG 12, WLP 6

Attacks: Stone Maul

Special Abilities: Status Immunity, Stoneshield

In-Game Description: A Hexcloak soldier who combines expertise of earthen enchantment with finely honed martial prowess.

Maxi is proof that sometimes all you need is a big stick. She doesn't have special attacks or active abilities, just a collection of strong defensive passives and a really high Might (which she tends to keep high because of her Status Immunity ability).

Starter Tip: She resists both earth and, more importantly, physical damage. Spell damage is your best bet here!

Mercurion, Voltaic Hexcloak [NMMR]

Traits: Laconic, Rude, Mercurial

Stats: DEX 10, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 6

Attacks: Electrified Dagger, Hexipistol, Fulgur

Special Abilities: Flying (Bugged?)

In-Game Description: Impudent in speech. Electric in action.

Mercurion seems to be the leader of the Cenn Hexcloak Trio, and for good reason. They can dish out big damage QUICK with their Fulgur ability (and it also has a low chance of making you dazed). Try to knock them down even quicker, or else Hortensius' heal will make them a real pain in your behind.

Starter Tip: The game says they're flying, and they have a hovering animation, but some people have reported that Mercurion isn't actually flying in their boss fight. So don't worry if it seems broken, it's just a bug!