Boss

Bosses are a special type of NPC that can be identified by a red border and flames above their portrait when targeted and a white glow around their avatar. This glow is often visible from a far greater distance making them much easier to spot (80-100m).

Any type of NPC can be a boss, but are usually one of the following:

• Allies
  • Base commanders
  • Faction leaders
  • High ranked personnel
• Enemies
  • Mission targets
  • Targets of Opportunity
  • Base commanders
  • Control point defenders
  • Instance guards

Bosses usually have one or more of the following characteristics:

• High health and/or armor
• High damage
• Unique attacks
• Greater size compared to other members of its species
• Unique coloration and/or avatar
• Higher level than other monsters in the same zone
• Dialogue upon spotting a player, being attacked, or being killed