Two Bosses Enter: Lord Godfrey vs. Scourgelord Tyrannus!
by Alex Ziebart 
Mar 28th 2011 at 9:00AM
Welcome to week two of this season of Two Bosses Enter! This week we reveal the first of four wild card competitors -- when it comes to the wild cards, anything goes. We broke the Cataclysm boss mold to bring back old favorites ... or something else entirely!
Lord Godfrey will be put up against wild card numero uno, Scourgelord Tyrannus, winner of Wrath of the Lich King's Trial of the Crusader/Frozen Halls season of Two Bosses Enter. Can Tyrannus capitalize on this comeback? Can he go toe-to-toe with the bosses of Cataclysm? Does he still have what it takes to compete?
| Lord Godfrey | |
|---|---|
| Scourgelord Tyrannus |
Follow along for the details of this matchup, as well as discussion on our landslide winner from last week's matchup.
The rules of the ring
- The WoW Insider Ring is considered neutral territory, where both combatants are able to access their usual encounter mechanics and abilities. If you can't visualize it inside the squared circle, visualize it someplace else -- but you must take into consideration all of each bosses' abilities and mechanics.
- Assume that each opponent is intelligent and capable of strategic thinking.
- All of the competitors' abilities, including crowd control and other effects to which bosses are usually immune, work on their opponents (with apologies to considerations of lore on this point).
- Assume that the opponents share similar levels, health pools, and comparative overall damage output.
- Don't get caught up in gameplay mechanics and what actual players might do in each encounter.
- Don't neglect style, story, and scale. Everything is a factor; seeking balance is your goal as a spectator and judge.
Murder never gets old.
How many men can claim they've killed the Banshee Queen? Not Sylvanas the mortal ranger, but the Banshee Queen, the undead monarch of the Forsaken, one of the most powerful beings across both the Alliance and the Horde? Just one man managed to do what the Lich King could not: Lord Vincent Godfrey. With Sylvanas sitting at the top of his kill list, can Scourgelord Tyrannus truly prove to be a threat? Besides, he dual wields pistols. How cool is that?
Godfrey's bag of murderous tricks includes ... If you've never been unfortunate enough to cross Lord Godfrey, you may want to learn about his background or read adventurers' first-hand accounts of his murderocity. It's a word. Look it up.
I lied. It's not a word.
You are better off dead!
Scourgelord Tyrannus's death in the Pit of Saron was merely a setback. His sweep of the previous season of Two Bosses Enter proves that he was one tough cookie with some serious staying power. Keep in mind that both the Faction Champions and the Lich King himself participated in that tournament -- it was not easy competition. Can Tyrannus and his pet dragon defeat that which Sylvanas could not?
Scourgelord Tyrannus is packing some serious heat ... And that's not all! His pet frost wyrm Rimefang is a stone cold killer, too ... If you were the cowardly sort in Wrath of the Lich King and stayed in the mountains, far away from Tyrannus, you might want to learn more about him and his style of combat.
Ozruk beat Asaad so brutally last week that the djinn's entire family line has been shamed for all time, hither and thither throughout the continuum. Ozruk took just about 80% of the vote, which is likely as close to a flawless victory as we'll see throughout this tournament.
| Ozruk | |
|---|---|
| Asaad |
Our first comment last week summed up the matchup quite well for most of our readers. Natsumi said ...
Obviously Ozruk wins, everyone knows that Ground Types are Immune to Electric types.However, Hal saw things quite differently ...
Ugh, you people and your pokeymans. Dag-gum kids.No matter which way you look at it, Ozruk comes out on top. Readers are already predicting a clean sweep for Ozruk in this season of Two Bosses Enter, but it may be too early to make that call. Could Tyrannus weather Ozruk's body should he advance to the next round? Could Godfrey?
In a more traditional elemental arrangement: Water > Fire > Earth > Wind > Water
Earth vs. Wind ... Earth wins.
The battle begins!
Remember, Two Bosses Enter matchups are all about substance and style, not gameplay, mechanics, and numbers. Don't base your strategies on player tactics, which opponent has been easiest or most difficult for you personally, or the difficulty of each opponent relative to instance progression. Vote for the spirit of the battle as set forth above. Set aside differences in opponents' health pools, game level, and actual damage output. Absolutely no game mechanics nitpicking!
Oh, and by the way? Bonus points to anybody who fills out their season predictions in our ladder.
Set aside the world order -- let the WoW Insider Ring determine who's the champion! Your votes determine the outcome in WoW Insider's series of fantasy deathmatches, Two Bosses Enter, One Boss Leaves.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Two Bosses Enter
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Fletcher Mar 28th 2011 9:19AM
This is a tricksy one. Unlike Ozruk vs. Asaad, there's no clear ability here that would tip it one way or the other; both these guys' major abilities are tests of one's ability to avoid standing in the bad, and since we're assuming both of them are capable of at least as much intelligence as the average player, they should be able to move out of the way.
Mind you, half the time the average player doesn't move out of Pistol Barrage; I seem to recall better odds on Tyrannus' nasty frost patches.
The kick is that Godfrey is fairly squishy as bosses go, whereas Tyrannus deals a lot of damage up close in one's face; and unfortunately Godfrey has no real way to kite Tyrannus. His popcorn ghouls are actually a liability in that they may get Marked and heal Tyrannus, but I don't expect them to last very long against those frost patches.
Ultimately, while I think Godfrey is cooler, I'm going to have to give this one to Tyrannus. His ability to stay up in Godfrey's face, and to heal himself through the Mark, ultimately outweighs the ridiculously huge damage of Godfrey's pistol barrage.
Wildstaff Mar 28th 2011 9:26AM
"Remember, Two Bosses Enter matchups are all about substance and style, not gameplay, mechanics, and numbers. Don't base your strategies on player tactics, which opponent has been easiest or most difficult for you personally, or the difficulty of each opponent relative to instance progression"
Fragments Mar 28th 2011 9:36AM
"Ultimately, while I think Godfrey is cooler, I'm going to have to give this one to Tyrannus. His ability to stay up in Godfrey's face, and to heal himself through the Mark, ultimately outweighs the ridiculously huge damage of Godfrey's pistol barrage."
I don't see any of those things in his summation. It makes perfect sense to me. So why are you getting all smart-ass on him about it?
Natsumi Mar 28th 2011 10:37AM
I seem to remember never actually being hit by Tyrannus due to how slow he moved. I think I've seen him kite tanked about 30 times or so, and with Godfrey having the Ghouls to stall and slow him further (lol, DAZED!) Godfrey has plenty of time to nuke his slowly moving butt.
Everyone (even us Warriors) knows that Hunters can easily kite Warriors, especially ones that have no charge and provide their own frost traps. I doubt Tyrannus would even harm Godfrey.
ScorchHellfire Mar 28th 2011 3:09PM
But Tyrannus can't heal himself of his own accord. The branded target has to be healing something and Godfrey has no healing abilities so he wouldn't be healing himself. However with the mark on Godfrey his cursed bullets and pistol barrages would me mirrored onto himself on top of the already merciless onslaught of the dragon+dk combo... I think I agree with Tyrannus on this one...
Tom Mar 28th 2011 5:07PM
"no way to kite Tyrannus"
Actually, Tyrannus provides his own way to be kited. The frost bombs his drake drops slow his move speed. A common player tactic on Tyrannus was to kite him through the frostbombs when he frenzied to avoid the damage.
If Godfrey is smart he kites through the frostbombs and uses cursed bullets when Tyrannus is slowed for massive damage. I give it to Godfrey
Neuropox Mar 28th 2011 5:28PM
Im gonna have to say overlords brand would push it over. Assuming that godfrey is branded, that will just mean more dps for tyranus. Just imagine if that got put on just before pistol barrage.... terrible terrible damage!
Fletcher Mar 28th 2011 7:56PM
Thanks, Tom - I forgot the frost patches actually slow him! In which case Godfrey will probably win. Plus I have to admit I'd prefer Godfrey won, all things being equal - having a Wrath boss in the Cata 2BE feels kinda off to me.
MattKrotzer Mar 28th 2011 9:20AM
This fight is like comparing a Uwe Boll hero to a John Woo hero.
Maymer Mar 28th 2011 10:04AM
Yeah....I suddenly imagined Godfrey walking into a room where Tyrannus is (while in slow motion, might I add). Oh, and he had his pistols out already....and there were doves....lots of doves flying around.
CDave Mar 28th 2011 12:32PM
Zombie doves, that is
matt Mar 28th 2011 9:24AM
hmm, for being such a stone-faced killa, Godfrey was kind of an easy boss. Those abilities don't really add up too much of a threat. Tyrranus on the other hand was pretty tough, especially if somebody failed at the beam mechanic. I'm not sure that Godfrey's gouls would remain loyal when told to attack somebody with the title of Scourgelord. The channeled bullets could be a real liability given Overlord's brand.
At that point all he has is weak melee, and a modest curse. Tyrranus takes this round easy
MattKrotzer Mar 28th 2011 9:35AM
Honestly, with his ghouls at the ready, his cursed bullets, and his ability to cover a rather large area with a spray of lead, I foresee a rather short reign for the Scourgelord. Clearly, the Lich King-granted powers of controlling the undead aren't what they used to be, with a more benign power beneath the helm.
With a ghoulish goon-squad at his side, Godfrey delivers double-barreled vengeance on Tyrannus. The Scourgelord falls as birds fly in the background.
Jormund Fenris Mar 28th 2011 9:29AM
Obviously Lord Godfrey wins, everyone knows that Undead Types are Immune to El... wait...
Matrillik Apr 4th 2011 2:55PM
I think what you mean is Undead types are weak against Gunshot-to-the-head types.
Aedam Mar 28th 2011 9:37AM
Overlord. Yes Godfrey dropped Sylvanas, but 1. She got better, and 2. It only worked because he took her by surprise (IIRC)
Given the format of the Thunderdome, with both bosses aware of each other's intent to kill, Godfrey is at a severe disadvantage, as direct combat isn't what his strongest suit. I think that Godfrey could win this if he had some way to get the drop on the Overlord, but even then there's a freaking dragon flying around to cause him issues.
Power vs. Finesse - in this format, gotta go power.
joff_graham Mar 29th 2011 2:54AM
When you say power, I'm pretty sure you mean.....
"Power... overwhelming!"
aerrae Mar 28th 2011 9:39AM
I have to give the edge to Tyrranus just because of the plate. Godfrey's bullets would just bounce off the plate. Tyrranus might be left with a nasty bruise, that is I guess if DK's have that ability...maybe just a tender spot.. MMMmmmmm tenderized DK flesh!
squig_masta Mar 28th 2011 11:02AM
Thats funny, they didn't seem to bounce off the DK can tank in my group last night.
aerrae Mar 28th 2011 11:44AM
I think your DK had the bad plate... its soft and squishy, and looks like swiss cheese after an encounter with Godfrey... Tyrannus has magical "Old God poo armor" no contest with the metal armors that the rest of us have!! :)
(PS, i'm thinking about as if it was scaled the armor rating would scale too, and hence less damage would be taken)