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{{Monster family|Gremlin}}
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[[File:Gate_Icon-Gremlin.png|right|150px]]
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'''Gremlins''' are a type of [[monsters|monster]] found in the [[Clockworks]].
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==Traits==
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Gremlins are a race of small, mischievous humanoids that are fascinated with machinery and endlessly tinker away at any they can find. The gremlins were brought to the [[Clockworks]] by an unknown means and serve as its builders and repairmen. However, their efforts are often marred by their own tendency to break what they try to fix — or in many cases blow it up completely (they're fond of explosives). It is believed that gremlins get their orders from [[The Core]] itself, but for now their secret is safe, as the gremlin language is completely indecipherable to any other intelligent race.
  
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Gremlins are a race of small, mischievous humanoids that are fascinated with machinery and endlessly tinker away at any they can find. The gremlins were brought to the [[Clockworks]] by an unknown means and serve as its builders and repairmen. However, their efforts are often marred by their own tendency to break what it is they're attempting to fix — or in many cases blow it up completely (they're fond of explosives). It is believed that gremlins get their orders from [[The Core]] itself, but for now their secret is safe, as the gremlin language is completely indecipherable to any other intelligent race.
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All enemy gremlins belong to the colony, which serves [[King Tinkinzar]]. King Tinkinzar is said to be a great ruler and a mechanical genius who is responsible for the vision of the Clockworks. The king is never seen by common gremlins (nor has he ever been seen by the [[Spiral Order|Knights]]), rather his orders are carried out by his [[Crimson Order]], a fearful and zealous band of nine gremlins who alone share audience with the king.
  
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All enemy gremlins belong to the colony, which serves [[King Tinkinzar]].  King Tinkinzar is said to be a great ruler and a mechanical genius who is responsible for the vision of the Clockworks.  The king is never seen by common gremlins (nor has he ever been seen by the [[Spiral Knights|Knights]], rather his orders are carried out by his [[Crimson Order]], a fearful and zealous band of gremlins who alone share audience with the king.
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There exists a small band of gremlins who are outcasts from King Tinkinzar's colony. The outcasts have taken refuge in [[Haven]] and the subtown of [[Emberlight]] but at the cost of being hated by their own kind.
  
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There exists a small band of gremlins who are outcasts from King Tinkinzar's colony. The outcasts have taken refuge in the subtown of [[Emberlight]], but at the cost of being hated by their own kind.
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Another small band of green-furred gremlins called Grinchlins had planned to ruin the Christmas of [[Emberlight]], steal all presents and even destroy [[Impostoclaus]]. The reasons behind this or if they serve [[King Tinkinzar]] is totally unknown. Their base of operations is found in Mount Krampus.
  
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==Types==
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==Gremlin Types==
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{{Hidden header|Thwackers}}
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[[File:Gremlin_Propaganda.png|200px|thumb|The Gremlins when [[Kora]] gives information about them in the {{mission|First Contact}}.]]
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{{Monster
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The Gremlins are a diverse bunch, able to specialize themselves with a wide variety of designated roles.
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|name=Tenderfoot Thwacker
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Jade Tangle
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|description=
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*Tier 1: Can use a basic Axe Swing attack and toss his axe from long range.
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Thwacker
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Thwacker
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|attacks=
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* Axe Swing {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Axe Toss {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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|drop=*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
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*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
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{{Monster
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Gremlin's units:
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|name=Ironclaw Thwacker
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*{{monster|Thwacker}}
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*{{monster|Mender}}
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*{{monster|Scorcher}}
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*{{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{status|stun}} [[Demo]]
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*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Emerald Axis, Jade Tangle II, Perimeter Promenade II
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*{{monster|Knocker}}
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|description=
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*{{monster|Mortafire}}
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Thwacker
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*{{monster|Stalker}}
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*Tier 2: Can use a basic Axe Swing attack and toss his axe from long range. Can attack again after its first swing or throwing its axe. Also becomes more agile and swiftly moves across distances.
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Thwacker
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|attacks=
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* Axe Swing {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Axe Toss {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Super Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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* Dash
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|drop=
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*{{Mat|Blue Shard}}
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*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
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*{{Mat|Bushy Tail}}
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*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Gremlin Gizmo}}
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*{{Mat|Meteor Mote}}
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*{{Mat|Rocket Sprocket}}
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*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
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}}
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{{Monster
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Gremlin's bosses:
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|name=Darkfang Thwacker
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*{{monster|Razwog}}
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*{{monster|Herex}}
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*{{monster|Gremlin Incinerator}}
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*{{monster|Warmaster Seerus}}
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|description=
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Thwacker
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Thwacker
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*Tier 3: Has a shield on its back, blocking all attacks from behind. Can use a basic Axe Swing attack and toss his axe from long range. Can attack again after its first swing or throwing its axe. Also becomes more agile and swiftly moves across distances.
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|attacks=
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* Axe Swing {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Axe Toss {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Spin Attack {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
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* Dash
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* Shield
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Ultra Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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|drop=*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
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*{{Mat|Bushy Tail}}
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*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Meteor Mote}}
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*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
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*{{Mat|Volcanic Iron}}
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{{Hidden header|Menders}}
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==Clans==
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{{Monster
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===Tenderfoot===
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|name=Tenderfoot Mender
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The first clan of gremlins encountered, Tenderfoots are the weakest gremlins in game. They are only found in [[Tier|Tier 1]].
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*All [[Clockwork Tunnels]]
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Jade Tangle
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*[[Lichenous Lair]]: Cold Fusion
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|description=
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*Tier 1: Heals enemies individually ("Mending!"), (rarely) attacks with ember bolt or wand whack. Attempts to dodge at close range.
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Mender
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Mender
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|attacks=
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* Mend {{attack|heal}}
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* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
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* Wand Whack {{attack|normal}}
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|drop=*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
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*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
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}}
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{{Monster
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*'''Thwacker:''' A regular melee attacker, the thwacker can throw his axe when enemies are out of reach. They are easily defeated by most players.
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|name=Ironclaw Mender
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*All [[Clockwork Tunnels]]
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Emerald Axis, Perimeter Promenade II, Jade Tangle II
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|description=
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Mender
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*Tier 2: Able to area heal ("Stay close!"). Heals enemies individually, attacks with ember bolt or wand whack. Attempts to dodge at close range. Beware! Unlike most enemies, it attacks without warning! Knights caught in the radius of Area Heal when it is cast will be knocked away.
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Mender
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|attacks=
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* Mend {{attack|heal}}
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* Area Mend {{attack|heal}}
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* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
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* Wand Whack {{attack|normal}}
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|drop=*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Miracloth}}
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{{Monster
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*'''Mender:''' The gremlin version of a healer, Menders heal their injured allies, gremlin or otherwise. They cannot directly deal damage.
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|name=Darkfang Mender
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*All [[Clockwork Tunnels]]
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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|description=
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Mender
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Mender
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*Tier 3: Able to area heal ("Stay close!") with a longer healing duration. Automatically encases itself in a healing bubble that protects it from attacks, eventually diminishing over time or when Knights break their bubble. When in the bubble, the Mender is immobile but can still cast spells. Heals enemies individually, attacks with ember bolt or wand whack. Attempts to dodge at close range.
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|attacks=
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* Mend {{attack|heal}}
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* Area Mend {{attack|heal}}
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* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
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* Energy Dome {{attack|heal}}
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* Raise Dead {{attack|heal}}
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* Wand Whack {{attack|normal}}
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|drop=*{{Mat|Bushy Tail}}
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*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
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*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
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*{{Mat|Miracloth}}
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{{Hidden header|Scorchers}}
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*'''Scorcher:''' These gremlins wield small flamethrowers which let them set players on fire. They can fire bullets if their flames are unable to reach enemies.
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{{Monster
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|name=Tenderfoot Scorcher
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|location=
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*[[Battle Arena|Flame Lash Arenas]]
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*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Jade Tangle
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|description=
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*Tier 1: Can cast a small stream of flames, and (rarely) shoot bullets.
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Scorcher
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Scorcher
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|attacks=
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* Flamethrower {{status|fire}}
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* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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}}
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{{Monster
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*'''Demo:''' These gremlins carry around packs of bombs and run around placing them. They are very agile and can throw bombs that can stun you.
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|name=Ironclaw Scorcher
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|location=*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*[[Battle Arena|Flame Lash Arenas]]
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*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Emerald Axis
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|description=
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Scorcher
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*Tier 2: Can cast a stream of flames, and occasionally fires larger bullets.
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Scorcher
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|attacks=
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* Flamethrower {{status|fire}}
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* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Super Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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|drop=*{{Mat|Blaze Pepper}}
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*{{Mat|Fuel Canister}}
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*{{Mat|Meteor Mote}}
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*{{Mat|Rocket Sprocket}}
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*{{Mat|Torchstone}}
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{{Monster
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===Ironclaw===
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|name=Darkfang Scorcher
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The second clan of gremlins, Ironclaw gremlins are generally harder to defeat than Tenderfoots. They are encountered only in [[Tier|Tier 2]].
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|location=*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*[[Battle Arena|Flame Lash Arenas]]
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Scorcher
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Scorcher
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*Tier 3: Can cast a stream of flames. Can also cast a wave of fire. Can fire large bullets. Occasionally spills oil before setting it aflame.
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|attacks=
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* Flamethrower {{status|fire}}
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* Flame Wave {{attack|elemental}} {{status|fire}}
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* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Ultra Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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{{Hidden header|Demos}}
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*'''Thwacker:''' Ironclaw thwackers are more agile, and they can dash and dodge a knight's attack. They can also swing their axe a second time after their initial overhead swing. The second attack propels the thwacker forward, and can surprise unprepared players.
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{{Monster
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|name=Tenderfoot Demo
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|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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|description=
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*Tier 1: Can place and throw bombs, which explode after a short while. Thrown bombs sometimes stun.
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Demo
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Demo
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* Places Bombs {{attack|normal}}
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* Throw Bombs {{attack|normal}}{{status|stun}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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{{Monster
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*'''Mender:''' Ironclaw menders can now area mend and are more dodgy, trying to flee knights except if there are wounded monsters nearby.
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|name=Ironclaw Demo
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Demo
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*Tier 2: May drop bombs when attacked. Can place and throw bombs, which explode after a short while. Thrown bombs sometimes stun. Can now throw multiple bombs at once.
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*Tier 3: See Darkfang Demo
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* Places Bombs {{attack|normal}}
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* Throw Bombs {{attack|normal}}{{status|stun}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Super Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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|drop=*{{Mat|Blast Powder}}
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*{{Mat|Unstable Core}}
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{{Monster
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*'''Scorcher:''' Ironclaw scorchers have a more rugged and tough appearance, and they can occasionally shoot a spread of three bullets.
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|name=Darkfang Demo
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*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
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*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
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*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Demo
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*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Demo
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*Tier 3: Moves are more erratic. Drops bombs when attacked. Can place and throw bombs, which explode after a short while. Thrown bombs sometimes stun.
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* Places Bombs {{attack|normal}}
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* Throw Bombs {{attack|normal}}{{status|stun}}
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* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Ultra Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
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==Clans==
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*'''Demo:''' Ironclaw demos are now faster and dodge around more frequently. They can also throw packs of bombs.
  
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===Tenderfoot===
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===Darkfang===
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The first clan of gremlins encountered, Tenderfoots are the weakest gremlins in game. They are only found in Tier 1.
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The third clan of gremlins, more formidable than the Tenderfoot and Ironclaw clans. They are encountered only in [[Tier|Tier 3]].
  
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*Thwacker: A regular melee attacker, the thwacker can throw his axe when enemies are out of reach. They are easily defeated by most players.
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*'''Thwacker:''' Darkfang Thwackers now wear a shield on its back, blocking all attacks from behind. They also gain a sudden spin attack that catches unsuspecting knights by surprise, often taking out chunks of health.
  
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*Mender: The gremlin version of a healer, Menders heal their injured allies, gremlin or otherwise. Keep in mind that they are not passive healers, as they can easily hit unprepared players with their wrench wands.
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*'''Mender:''' One of the most notable moves is the Mender's auto-bubble. The bubble is activated when the Mender is low on health, but the Mender only has one bubble. The bubble will disappear over time, or when a Knight breaks it down. They also gain the ability to resurrect other gremlins and will consciously try to flee from knights if there are no wounded monsters nearby.
  
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*Scorcher: These gremlins wield small flamethrowers which let them set players on fire. They can fire bullets if their flames are unable to reach enemies.
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*'''Scorcher:''' Darkfang Scorchers gain a new and much more dangerous attack - their wave of fire covers more area and can also travel larger distances than its regular stream attack. Darkfang Scorchers may also spill oil making the fire hazard more dangerous.
  
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*Demo: These gremlins carry around packs of bombs and run around placing them. They are very agile and can throw bombs that can stun you.
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*'''Demo:''' Darkfang demos move more unpredictably and drop bombs when hit most of the time. They are also extremely agile.
  
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===Ironclaw===
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==Notable Gremlins==
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The second clan of gremlins, Ironclaw gremlins are generally harder to defeat than Tenderfoots. They are encountered only in Tier 2.
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{{NPCList/Start}}
  
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*Thwacker: Ironclaw thwackers are more agile, and they can dash and dodge a knight's attack. They can also swing their axe a second time after their initial overhead swing. The second attack propels the thwacker forward, and can surprise unprepared players.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Gracken
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|type        = Gremlin
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|role        = Vendor: <br> ''General Goods''
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|location    = [[Emberlight]]
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|notes      = Offers [[pickup]] items in exchange for [[crown]]s.
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}}
  
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*Mender: Ironclaw menders can now area mend and are more agressive, sometimes even using ember bolt two times in a row.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Punch
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|type        = Gremlin
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|role        = Vendor: <br> ''The Variant Smith''
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|location    = [[Bazaar]]
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|notes      = Offers to add [[unique variant]]s on equipment in exchange for [[crown]]s.
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}}
  
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*Scorcher: Ironclaw scorchers have a more rugged and tough appearance, and they can occasionally shoot a spread of three bullets.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Vise
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|type        = Gremlin
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|role        = Vendor: <br> ''The Unbinding Smith''
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|location    = [[Bazaar]]
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|notes      = Offers to [[Binding|unbind]] equipments in exchange for [[energy]].
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*Demo: Ironclaw demos are now faster and dodge around more frequently. They can also throw packs of bombs.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Nonna
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|type        = Gremlin
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|role        = Vendor: <br> ''Emberlight Adoption Agency''
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|location    = (Transient) <br><br> [[Town Square]]
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|notes      = Appears randomly for a few days.
  
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===Darkfang===
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Offers [[Monster Pocket]] accessories in exchange for [[crown]]s.
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The third clan of gremlins, more formidable than the Tenderfoot and Ironclaw clans. They are encountered only in Tier 3.
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*Thwacker: Darkfang Thwackers now wear a shield on its back, blocking all attacks from behind.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Pakrat
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|type        = Gremlin
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|role        = Informant
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|location    = [[Laboratory]]
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|notes      = A friendly Gremlin that informs the player about the [[Crimson Order]] and the subtown [[Emberlight]].
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*Mender: One of the most notable moves is the Mender's auto-bubble. The bubble is activated when the Mender is low on health. The bubble will disappear over time, or when a Knight breaks it down.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Seerus
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|type        = [[Demo]]
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|role        = ''Warmaster''
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|location    = ''[[Grand Arsenal]]''
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|notes      = Master of munitions within the [[Crimson Order]] and mastermind behind the [[Roarmulus Twins]].
  
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*Scorcher: Darkfang Scorchers gain a new and much more dangerous attack - their wave of fire covers more area and can also travel larger distances than its regular stream attack. Darkfang Scorchers may also spill oil making the fire hazard more dangerous.
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Can be encountered at the {{mission|Operation Crimson Hammer}}
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*Demo: Darkfang demos move more unpredictably and drop bombs when hit. They are also extremely agile.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Herex
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|type        = [[Stalker]]
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|role        = ''The Whispering Venom''
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|location    = Unknown
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|notes      = Owns a gremlin bioweapon facilities called [[Compound 42]]
  
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==Strategy==
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Can be encountered at the next missions:
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Due to their wide range of abilities, Gremlins can be among the most challenging enemies in the game. The following observations can form the basis of an effective strategy to counter their advantages:
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*{{mission|A New Threat}}
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*{{mission|Shadowplay}}
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*{{mission|Dreams and Nightmares}}
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* Thwackers have a short recovering time after their charged melee attack. Take advantage of this by counterattacking the Gremlins.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Sputterspark
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|type        = [[Knocker]]
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|role        = Engineer
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|location    = Unknown
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|notes      = Works directly for [[Warmaster Seerus]].
  
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* Gremlin healers (menders) are exceptionally powerful, with the ability to heal hundreds of hit points worth of damage in quick succession. If you are adventuring alone, it is strongly advised that you kill the healer before turning to other units, as it may not be possible to deal damage fast enough to counter the healing spells otherwise.
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*{{mission|Shocking Sentient Sentries}}
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*{{mission|The Great Escape}}
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* Most gremlins will try to dodge your gunshots, so it is recommended to attack them with a sword. However, you are advised to keep your distance from Gremlin Scorchers.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Razwog
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|type        = [[Scorcher]]
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|role        = ''Schemer''
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|location    = Near the [[Rescue Camp]]
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|notes      = Wants the [[The Artifact|Artifact]]
  
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All Gremlins are weak against shadow damage. If you do not have a weapon that deals shadow damage, equip a weapon that deals normal damage instead.
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Can be encountered at the next missions:
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*{{mission|The Ancient Generator}}
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*{{mission|Crossing the Chasm}}
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}}
  
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*Thwackers will start to be idle when low on health. Knock them down with a slash from your sword.
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Groat
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|type        = [[Thwacker]]
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|role        = Chef
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|location    = {{location|A Gremlin in Knead|Moonstone Mixup|1.3}}
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|notes      = Tries to help [[Biscotti]] making cakes but uses too much [[moonstone]] in a inappropriate way.
  
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*When in a party while fighting a group of enemies accompanied by a Mender, make someone deal damage to the other monsters. The mender will stay put casting his spells and will become an easy target.
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Only aggressive when possessed by [[Creep Cake#Dread Velvet|Dread Velvet]] during the {{mission|A Gremlin in Knead}}.
  
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==Notable Gremlins==
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Groat cannot be encountered outside this mission, not even in [[Haven]].
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}}
  
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* [[King Tinkinzar]]
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{{Table/End}}
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* [[Crimson Order]]
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===Gremlins in Disguise===
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The [[Stranger]]s in depth 24 of the 10-1 Rank Mission ''[[Breaking in the Recruits]]'' seem...stranger than usual. Gremlin forces have infiltrated this area and disguised themselves as strangers. One "stranger" claiming the name "Wargel" is a [[Darkfang Thwacker]] in disguise, the other two ("Botshoes" and "Kneepo") are [[mecha knight]]s assisting the effort. Several [[wolver]]s are also involved in this brawl. To what purpose? [[Kora]] asks the player to investigate further, while extracting the NPC knights ("recruits") to Haven.
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{{Dialogue/Showhide
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|title  = {{mission|Breaking in the Recruits}}
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|content = {{:Darkfang Dialogue/Operation Greenhorn}}
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}}
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{{clear}}
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[Monsters]]
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* [[Monster]]
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* [[Monster#Gremlin Family|Gremlin Family]]
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* [[Emberlight]]
 
* [[Emberlight]]
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* [[King Tinkinzar]]
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* [[Crimson Order]]
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* [[Gremlin Family]]
  
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[[Category:Lore]]
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[[Category:Races]]
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[[Category:NPCs|*]]

Latest revision as of 12:22, 30 April 2020

Gate Icon-Gremlin.png

Gremlins are a race of small, mischievous humanoids that are fascinated with machinery and endlessly tinker away at any they can find. The gremlins were brought to the Clockworks by an unknown means and serve as its builders and repairmen. However, their efforts are often marred by their own tendency to break what they try to fix — or in many cases blow it up completely (they're fond of explosives). It is believed that gremlins get their orders from The Core itself, but for now their secret is safe, as the gremlin language is completely indecipherable to any other intelligent race.

All enemy gremlins belong to the colony, which serves King Tinkinzar. King Tinkinzar is said to be a great ruler and a mechanical genius who is responsible for the vision of the Clockworks. The king is never seen by common gremlins (nor has he ever been seen by the Knights), rather his orders are carried out by his Crimson Order, a fearful and zealous band of nine gremlins who alone share audience with the king.

There exists a small band of gremlins who are outcasts from King Tinkinzar's colony. The outcasts have taken refuge in Haven and the subtown of Emberlight but at the cost of being hated by their own kind.

Another small band of green-furred gremlins called Grinchlins had planned to ruin the Christmas of Emberlight, steal all presents and even destroy Impostoclaus. The reasons behind this or if they serve King Tinkinzar is totally unknown. Their base of operations is found in Mount Krampus.

Gremlin Types

The Gremlins when Kora gives information about them in the 1-3 Interface-icon-Dialogue.png Mission: First Contact.

The Gremlins are a diverse bunch, able to specialize themselves with a wide variety of designated roles.

Gremlin's units:

Gremlin's bosses:

Clans

Tenderfoot

The first clan of gremlins encountered, Tenderfoots are the weakest gremlins in game. They are only found in Tier 1.

  • Thwacker: A regular melee attacker, the thwacker can throw his axe when enemies are out of reach. They are easily defeated by most players.
  • Mender: The gremlin version of a healer, Menders heal their injured allies, gremlin or otherwise. They cannot directly deal damage.
  • Scorcher: These gremlins wield small flamethrowers which let them set players on fire. They can fire bullets if their flames are unable to reach enemies.
  • Demo: These gremlins carry around packs of bombs and run around placing them. They are very agile and can throw bombs that can stun you.

Ironclaw

The second clan of gremlins, Ironclaw gremlins are generally harder to defeat than Tenderfoots. They are encountered only in Tier 2.

  • Thwacker: Ironclaw thwackers are more agile, and they can dash and dodge a knight's attack. They can also swing their axe a second time after their initial overhead swing. The second attack propels the thwacker forward, and can surprise unprepared players.
  • Mender: Ironclaw menders can now area mend and are more dodgy, trying to flee knights except if there are wounded monsters nearby.
  • Scorcher: Ironclaw scorchers have a more rugged and tough appearance, and they can occasionally shoot a spread of three bullets.
  • Demo: Ironclaw demos are now faster and dodge around more frequently. They can also throw packs of bombs.

Darkfang

The third clan of gremlins, more formidable than the Tenderfoot and Ironclaw clans. They are encountered only in Tier 3.

  • Thwacker: Darkfang Thwackers now wear a shield on its back, blocking all attacks from behind. They also gain a sudden spin attack that catches unsuspecting knights by surprise, often taking out chunks of health.
  • Mender: One of the most notable moves is the Mender's auto-bubble. The bubble is activated when the Mender is low on health, but the Mender only has one bubble. The bubble will disappear over time, or when a Knight breaks it down. They also gain the ability to resurrect other gremlins and will consciously try to flee from knights if there are no wounded monsters nearby.
  • Scorcher: Darkfang Scorchers gain a new and much more dangerous attack - their wave of fire covers more area and can also travel larger distances than its regular stream attack. Darkfang Scorchers may also spill oil making the fire hazard more dangerous.
  • Demo: Darkfang demos move more unpredictably and drop bombs when hit most of the time. They are also extremely agile.

Notable Gremlins

Name Visual Type Role Location Notes
Gracken Gracken-Mugshot.png Gremlin Vendor:
General Goods 		Emberlight Offers pickup items in exchange for crowns.
Punch Punch-Mugshot.png Gremlin Vendor:
The Variant Smith 		Bazaar Offers to add unique variants on equipment in exchange for crowns.
Vise Vise-Mugshot.png Gremlin Vendor:
The Unbinding Smith 		Bazaar Offers to unbind equipments in exchange for energy.
Nonna Nonna-Mugshot.png Gremlin Vendor:
Emberlight Adoption Agency 		(Transient)

Town Square 		Appears randomly for a few days.

Offers Monster Pocket accessories in exchange for crowns.

Pakrat Pakrat-Mugshot.png Gremlin Informant Laboratory A friendly Gremlin that informs the player about the Crimson Order and the subtown Emberlight.
Seerus Seerus-Mugshot.png Demo Warmaster Grand Arsenal Master of munitions within the Crimson Order and mastermind behind the Roarmulus Twins.

Can be encountered at the Interface-icon-PvE.png Expansion Mission: Operation Crimson Hammer

Herex Herex-Mugshot.png Stalker The Whispering Venom Unknown Owns a gremlin bioweapon facilities called Compound 42

Can be encountered at the next missions:

Sputterspark Sputterspark-Mugshot.png Knocker Engineer Unknown Works directly for Warmaster Seerus.

Can be encountered at the next missions:

Razwog Razwog-Mugshot.png Scorcher Schemer Near the Rescue Camp Wants the Artifact

Can be encountered at the next missions:

Groat Groat-Mugshot.png Thwacker Chef Moonstone Mixup Tries to help Biscotti making cakes but uses too much moonstone in a inappropriate way.

Only aggressive when possessed by Dread Velvet during the Interface-icon-PvE.png Event Mission: A Gremlin in Knead.

Groat cannot be encountered outside this mission, not even in Haven.

Gremlins in Disguise

The Strangers in depth 24 of the 10-1 Rank Mission Breaking in the Recruits seem...stranger than usual. Gremlin forces have infiltrated this area and disguised themselves as strangers. One "stranger" claiming the name "Wargel" is a Darkfang Thwacker in disguise, the other two ("Botshoes" and "Kneepo") are mecha knights assisting the effort. Several wolvers are also involved in this brawl. To what purpose? Kora asks the player to investigate further, while extracting the NPC knights ("recruits") to Haven.

See also

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