# \[Guide\] Using the Boss Star

**URL:** <https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392>\
**Category:** Ambassador\
**Created:** [July 4, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392 "2015-07-04T02:44:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![hakelos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/hakelos/32/2803_2.png) [@hakelos](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/hakelos)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/1 "2015-07-04T02:44:33Z")

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List of summonable units and methods

**Boss Star 1**

**DESCRIPTION BS1** : This token of leadership lets you summon and command soldiers as long as you have the gold.

**COMMAND DESC** : _command_ allows you to call any of _commandableMethods_ (move,attack,defend) on allied minions. You can command minions of types in _commandableTypes_: soldier,archer

_NEW ACTIONS:_  
**attack** - attack an enemy  
**defend** - defend position and attack enemies that came in range  
**move** - move unit to position

_NEW ATTRIBUTES:_  
none

_NEW UNITS_  
**soldier** - basic melee unit

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**Boss Star 2**

**DESCRIPTION BS2** : Summons and commands soldiers and archers.

**COMMAND DESC** : _command_ allows you to call any of _commandableMethods_ (move,attack,defend,buildXY) on allied minions. You can command minions of types in _commandableTypes_: soldier,archer,griffin-rider,peasant.

_NEW ACTIONS:_  
none

_NEW ATTRIBUTES:_  
none

_NEW UNITS_  
**archer** - basic ranged unit (RNG:25)

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**Boss Star 3**

**DESCRIPTION BS3** : Summons and commands soldiers, archers, griffin riders, and peasants.

**COMMAND DESC** : _command_ allows you to call any of _commandableMethods_ (move,attack,defend,cast,buildXY,shield) on allied minions. You can command minions of types in _commandableTypes_: soldier,archer,griffin-rider,peasant,paladin

_NEW ACTIONS:_  
**buildXY** - , “fire-trap”, “decoy” and “palisade” can be built by peasants only

_Example (Python):_

```
self.command(peasant, 'buildXY', "fire-trap", 10, 10)

```

- _command_ with 5 arguments where 3rd is **“structure\_name”** , 4th is **pos.x** and 5th is **pos.y**

_NEW UNITS_  
**griffin-rider** - can fly, ranged attack (RNG:20)  
**peasant** - can build things and collect coins

_CAN COMMAND_  
**paladin** - she can heal allies and shield herself

_NEW ATTRIBUTES:_  
**paladin.canCast(_“spell\_name”_)** - check if spell is ready, paladins only

_NEW ACTIONS:_  
**shield** - blocks 50% of incoming damage, paladins only  
**cast** - cast “heal”,paladins only

_Example (Python):_

```
if healTarget and paladin.canCast("heal"):
    self.command(paladin, "cast", "heal", healTarget)
if paladin.health <= paladin.maxHealth/4:
    self.command(paladin, "shield")

```

**cast** - _command_ with 4 arguments where 3rd is **“spell\_name”** and 4th is ally **object** unit.

You can always command one level higher than you can summon. For example, with the Boss Star III, you can command paladins, but not summon them.

All Boss Stars give you a specific amount of income. The Boss Star I gives you one income every two seconds, the II one every second, and the III two every second.

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**Author:** ![J\_F\_B\_M](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/j_f_b_m/32/2756_2.png) [@J\_F\_B\_M](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/J_F_B_M)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/3 "2015-07-04T13:00:36Z")

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Hey Hakelos.

If you want to I can Sticky this post (like the item reference). Can you put out the sentences where you state your opinion? If you have any question feel free to jump into the [HipChat](https://www.hipchat.com/g3plnOKqa) or send me/Nick/Cat/… a PM.

Send me also a PM as soon as you’re done, I make it sticky then.

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**Post date:** [July 7, 2015, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/4 "2015-07-07T23:39:36Z")

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**Author:** ![Combat\_Gaming](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Combat\_Gaming](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Combat_Gaming)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/5 "2015-08-30T05:55:36Z")

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How do you get Boss Star

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**Author:** ![J\_F\_B\_M](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/j_f_b_m/32/2756_2.png) [@J\_F\_B\_M](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/J_F_B_M)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/6 "2015-09-02T23:05:35Z")

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Earliest Boss-Star is in the Mountains. See [When do I get which item](http://discourse.codecombat.com/t/when-do-i-get-which-item-a-reference/2212?u=j_f_b_m) for more information.

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**Author:** ![Steven\_Kang2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ea924/32.png) [@Steven\_Kang2003](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Steven_Kang2003)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/8 "2016-01-23T23:54:20Z")

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uh so what can you do with peasant  
it cost like 50 gold and they have 6 health  
and they dont even attack

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**Author:** ![ChronistGilver](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/chronistgilver/32/3778_2.png) [@ChronistGilver](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/ChronistGilver)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2016, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/9 "2016-01-24T01:25:57Z")

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They can build stuff.

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**Author:** ![ant](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/ant/32/3362_2.png) [@ant](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/ant)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/10 "2016-01-24T20:04:19Z")

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…but most important: they can collect gold (unlike soldiers, archers, etc)

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**Author:** ![2287](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/9fc348/32.png) [@2287](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/2287)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/11 "2016-12-03T13:01:50Z")

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The boss star is one of my favourite items. Now I have all four! (Complete Kelvintaph Defiler for the fourth one. 😌)

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**Author:** ![Imperial\_Soldier](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/imperial_soldier/32/5376_2.png) [@Imperial\_Soldier](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Imperial_Soldier)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/12 "2017-02-20T03:17:31Z")

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What’s the info for the fourth boss star?

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**Author:** ![CHECHA1232](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@CHECHA1232](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/CHECHA1232)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/13 "2017-05-08T18:04:13Z")

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Summon paladin. Paladins have 600 health and they can heal and sheild. Start with 80 gold 4 per sec and pals cost 80 gold

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**Author:** ![Ninja\_Taco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/ninja_taco/32/10170_2.png) [@Ninja\_Taco](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Ninja_Taco)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/15 "2019-05-01T20:04:59Z")

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actually paladins cost 100

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**Author:** ![Chaboi\_3000](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/chaboi_3000/32/48486_2.png) [@Chaboi\_3000](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Chaboi_3000)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/16 "2019-05-01T22:27:25Z")

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No, paladins cost 80, artilleries cost 100.

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**Author:** ![Ninja\_Taco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/ninja_taco/32/10170_2.png) [@Ninja\_Taco](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Ninja_Taco)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2019, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/17 "2019-05-02T12:59:09Z")

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oh. Then what are artilleries?

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**Author:** ![Chaboi\_3000](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/chaboi_3000/32/48486_2.png) [@Chaboi\_3000](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Chaboi_3000)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/18 "2019-05-02T21:51:39Z")

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Artilleries are **artilleries** , but if I had to describe it, it’s a cannon that shoots shells.

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**Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/19 "2019-05-03T12:55:50Z")

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ok then.

What about Boss Star V (5)? What does that do?

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**Author:** ![Deadpool198](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/deadpool198/32/16753_2.png) [@Deadpool198](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Deadpool198)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/20 "2019-05-03T17:31:22Z")

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It gives the ability to summon artilleries, and has a higher starting gold and level of gold production. (I know this from when Nick used it in duelling grounds and the thang sheet.)  
Btw I do _not_ have boss star V, neither is it available to the general user (subscribed or not).  
🦁 🦁 🦁

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**Author:** ![Ninja\_Taco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/ninja_taco/32/10170_2.png) [@Ninja\_Taco](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Ninja_Taco)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/21 "2019-05-03T20:53:37Z")

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Then why do you use the boss star V in Zero Sum?

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**Author:** ![Chaboi\_3000](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.codecombat.com/chaboi_3000/32/48486_2.png) [@Chaboi\_3000](https://discourse.codecombat.com/u/Chaboi_3000)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/22 "2019-05-04T01:30:12Z")

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Because that’s set equipment for the ladder level.

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**Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.codecombat.com/t/guide-using-the-boss-star/4392/23 "2019-10-04T19:02:18Z")

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how do you get boss star V

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