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9-Ray of Attraction: Area burst 1 within 10; +32 vs. Reflex;the target takes a -5 penalty to all defenses, and at the startof the target's turn the beholder pulls it 2 squares (save endsboth). Aftereffect: The target takes a -2 penalty to all defenses(save ends).10-Ray of Repulsion: Area burst 1 within 10; +32 vs. Reflex;the target takes a -2 penalty to Reflex, and at the start of thetarget's turn the ultimate tyrant pushes it 6 squares (save endsboth). Aftereffect: The target is pushed 3 squares at the start ofits turn (save ends).Antimagic FieldA beholder ultimate tyrant takes no damage from zone effects.AI ignment EvilLanguages Deep SpeechStr 22 (+20) Dex 22 (+20) Wis 27 (+22)Con 30 (+24) Int 34 (+26) Cha 38 (+28)ULTIMATE TYRANT TACTICSThe ultimate tyrant focuses its central eye attacks onthe strongest-looking melee combatants, hoping tokeep them out of the fray. It hovers above foes on theground, keeping out of melee as it assaults the closesttargets with its eye ray powers. However, it stays nearenemies in order to maximize the effect of its spasmodicrays.ULTIMATE TYRANT LOREDungeoneering DC 28: The ultimate tyrantis the pinnacle of beholderkind. These creaturesoriginate in the Far Realm, drawing power from themadness of that unknowable place.Dungeoneering DC 33: Ultimate tyrants commandthe allegiance of lesser beholders. Even thewillful and unpredictable eye of chaos bows to theleadership of an ultimate tyrant.ENCOUNTER GROUPSBeholders command a wide range of forces, typicallyconsisting of servants willing to stand betweenthem and their foes. Many beholders recruit flyingcreatures to their service, creating a deadly airbornestrike force.level 5 Encounter (1,100 XP)• 1 beholder gauth (level 5 elite artillery)• 2 barghest savagers (level 4 brute)• 1 goblin underboss (level 4 elite controller,MM 138)Level 13 Encounter (4,000 XP)• 1 beholder eye of frost (level 14 elite artillery)• 1 oni mage (level 10 elite lurker, MM 201)• 2 wyverns (level 10 skirmisher, MM 268)Level 24 Encounter (34,750 XP)• 1 beholder eye of chaos (level 25 elite artillery)• 1 chaos hydra (level 22 solo brute)Level 29 Encounter (89,000 XP)• 1 beholder ultimate tyrant (level 29 solo artillery)• 2 slaughterstone hammerers (level 25 soldier)