Editing Aegis (section)

== Combat ==

=== Shield Mechanics ===

Aegis has a unique multi-layered shield system:

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! Shield Layer !! Color !! Properties !! How to Break
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| '''Outer Shell''' || Blue || Absorbs all damage || Sustained DPS (breaks at threshold)
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| '''Reflector Field''' || Yellow || Reflects projectiles || Use [[Grav Gun]] throws or melee
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| '''Core Barrier''' || Red || Regenerates over time || Must break quickly before regen
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| '''Vulnerable''' || None || Core exposed! || MAXIMUM DAMAGE
|}

=== Attack Patterns ===

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! Attack !! Description !! How to Avoid
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| '''Shield Bash''' || Charges with shields raised || Dodge to the side, don't try to outdistance
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| '''Reflection Burst''' || Returns all recent damage taken || Stop shooting when shields turn yellow!
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| '''Drone Deploy''' || Spawns shield drones that heal Aegis || Prioritize destroying drones
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| '''Fortress Mode''' || Becomes immobile, maximum defense + attacks || Wait it out or use armor-piercing
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| '''Desperate Cannon''' || Phase 4 only - massive beam attack || Get behind cover immediately
|}

=== Phases ===

'''Phase 1 (100% - 75% HP):'''
* Learning phase - shield mechanics introduced
* Slow attacks, generous vulnerability windows
* One shield layer at a time

'''Phase 2 (75% - 50% HP):'''
* Multiple shield layers active simultaneously
* Drone Deploy begins
* Shorter vulnerability windows

'''Phase 3 (50% - 25% HP):'''
* Fortress Mode introduced
* Shield regeneration speeds up
* Reflection Burst becomes dangerous

'''Phase 4 (25% - 0% HP):'''
* Desperate Cannon attack
* All mechanics at maximum intensity
* Shields regenerate almost instantly