| “ | These are the Overlord's evil minions. Smaller, but just as deadly. | ” |
—Dissolution of Eternity Manual | ||
| “ | Wizards of the underworld, these soulless creatures feel no sorrow for the destruction they unleash. Be wary of their destructive projectiles, as they have a tendancy [sic] to play 'Follow the Leader'. Wraths are known to follow their Overlord commanders. | ” |
The Wraths are the minions of the Overlord, the boss of Quake's forces in Dissolution of Eternity. They’re fairly common throughout the game and are a worthy foe. They float in the air like the Scrag, and can catch up to the player quickly.
Attack
Wrath Ball
The Wrath ball is a red spiked ball that homes in on the player, much like the Vore's purple energy pod. However, it moves considerably faster than the Vore's projectile and the player cannot outrun it; it is also unlikely that a player will dodge it by strafing. Cover is the only reliable way to avoid being hit. However, it does a relatively low amount of damage (6 to 8 per projectile).
Death Explosion
Upon death, the Wrath's body will crumple and then explode a moment later, dealing about 60 damage to anyone near by. Thus, it's recommended to fight the Wrath at a distance.
Strategies
- If you encounter a Wrath, run away to a safe location and equip the Multi Rocket Launcher. Peer around the corner and take a pot shot if it is safe to do so. If the Wrath gives chase, run back even more until you are at a safe distance from Rocket's splash damage and Wrath's Death Explosion. The Multi Rockets will easily take the Wrath out in 1 to 2 hits. The Super Nailgun or Rocket Launcher also works well if the player is out of Multi Rockets.
- The Wrath's main attack is difficult to dodge, but not very powerful - even the lowly Grunt will often deal more damage. Unless your health is low, it's best to focus first on Death Knights, Ogres, or Fiends if you're in the middle of a fight. Still, keeping your distance is advised.
- The Wrath will rarely provoke a monster fight due to the fire pod's low damage, which enemies will often ignore in favor of attacking the player.
- The Wrath is one of the five monsters that is capable of gibbing Zombies (the other being Shambler, Vore, Spike Mine's explosion, and Spawn's death explosion), either by the fire pod or the death explosion. It is unusual that the fire pod can do this since it deals relatively low damage, and normally only a powerful attack can gib a Zombie such a grenade, rocket or a weapon under the effect of a Quad Damage.
Death Messages
- "Player" was disintegrated by a Wrath
Appearances
- R1M6: Temple of Pain
- R1M7: Tomb of the Overlord
- R2M1: Tempus Fugit
- R2M2: Elemental Fury I
- R2M3: Elemental Fury II
- R2M4: Curse of Osiris
- R2M5: Wizard's Keep
- R2M7: Last Bastion
Trivia
- The Wrath is possibly inspired by the Disciple of d'Sparil from Heretic, which have a similar appearance, magic attack, levitation, and hazardous explosion when killed.
Sounds
| Sounds | |
|---|---|
| The Wrath spotting an opponent | |
| The Wrath assaulting somebody | |
| The Wrath's red ball exploding | |
| The Wrath being injured | |
| The Wrath being killed | |
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