Shyster

Shyster
This Cog is a Field Specialist. As a result, it has higher damage but has less HP and dodges Gags less.
Cog Overview
Department	Lawbot
Position	Field Specialist
Lowest Level	6
Highest Level	12
Lowest Damage	10
Highest Damage	32
Lineage
Previous Cog	Back Stabber/Advocate
Associate(s)	Spin Doctor
Next Cog	Legal Eagle/Barrister
Trivia
Likes	Alone Time, Going Unnoticed
Dislikes	Nosy Toons, Crowded Spaces

Shysters are Lawbot Field Specialists, a type of Specialist Cog. They are labeled an associate to Spin Doctors. Shysters are Tier 6 Cogs ranging from levels 6-12.

Attacks

Guilt Trip
Target	All Toons
Level	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Damage	12	14	17	19	21	23	25
Accuracy	85	85	85	85	90	90	90
Frequency	40	40	40	40	40	40	40

Liquidate
Target	Single Toon
Level	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Damage	17	20	23	26	28	30	32
Accuracy	75	75	80	80	85	85	90
Frequency	25	25	25	25	25	25	25

Restraining Order
Target	Single Toon
Level	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Damage	13	15	17	20	22	24	26
Accuracy	65	75	80	85	90	95	95
Frequency	20	20	20	20	20	20	20

Buzz Word
Target	Single Toon
Level	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Damage	10	11	12	14	16	18	20
Accuracy	60	65	75	85	90	95	95
Frequency	15	15	15	15	15	15	15

Note: Executive Cogs will deal 1.2x this amount.

Best Locations

The following is a list of Shyster's chance to spawn on streets with the highest Lawbot chance as well as Lawbot HQ.
Note: Cog Buildings will affect the Cogs spawned on a street, skewing the chances.

Location	Spawn Chance	Average Amount
Wizard Way	2.1%	~0-1
Petunia Place	2.5%	~0-1
Tenor Terrace	3.5%	~1
Polar Place	11.4%	~3-4
Legume Lane	7.3%	~2
Pajama Place	10%	~3
LBHQ Courtyard	9%	~1
Lawfice Exterior	11.1%	~1

The following is a list of Shyster's chance to spawn in Lawbot Cog Buildings.
Note: Boss Chance refers to the Cog's chance to spawn as the Building's boss.

Building	Spawn Chance	Average Amount	Boss Chance
3 Story (Tier I)	3.5%	~0-1	10%
3 Story (Tier II)	6.5%	~1	10%
4 Story (Tier I)	9.8%	~2	12.5%
4 Story (Tier II)	10.4%	~1-2	12.5%
5 Story (Tier I)	12.8%	~2-3	0%
5 Story (Tier II)	12.2%	~3	0%
6 Story (Tier I)	9.1%	~4	0%
6 Story (Tier II)	7.5%	~3-4	0%

Dialogue

Face-Off Taunts	"Perhaps I could let you in on a little secret..." "I've got everything to hide." "A little white lie wouldn't hurt..." "Oh, me? If you insist..." "I'm the real deal, trust me." "I won't shy away from a fight." "I won't let you hide from me." "I'm only one victory shy of a promotion." "I reserved all rights to this battle."
Brush-Off Taunts	"You wouldn't want me to open up." "You should shy away from me."

Promotions

The Shyster Cog Disguise can only be used as an Executive Cog Disguise. Toons obtain this Suit after reaching Level 15 on their Advocate Disguise and completing the Docket Dilemma Directive. Progression of this Suit can only be obtained by fighting the Overclocked C.L.O..

As with other Executive Cog disguises, Patents are not required to progress the Shyster Disguise. Once the Shyster Disguise reaches Level 12, Toons are able to do the Memo Mishap Directive that allows them to reach their Barrister Disguise.

Suit Progression	Cog Levels	OCLOS Needed	Directive	Unlocked At	Directive Reward
Shyster	6-12.exe	6	Memo Mishap	Shyster Lvl 12.exe	Executive Suit Promotion, Crocheting Nameplate

Version History

v1.8.2 BETA

• Lawbot Specialist Cogs now have the same chance to spawn as other Lawbots, increasing their availability throughout the streets and instance battles.

v1.7.0 BETA

• Re-animated most Cog animations from Toontown Online for every Cog body type.
• Introduced new Cog reaction animations to Sound Gags.
• Introduced a new Cog reaction animation to large Throw Gags (Birthday Cake and Wedding Cake).

v1.3.0 BETA

• Cogs and Skelecogs now sport new high-quality models, fixing many visual issues with their old models and bringing their visual quality up-to-par with modern standards.

v1.1.4.1 BETA

• Rebalanced the Barrister and Shyster attacks to make them more fitting of their roles as Field Specialists.
  • Shyster's damage range has changed from 8-30 to 10-32.
  • Accuracies for all of their attacks have been adjusted.

v1.1.0 BETA

• There are now six new types of Lawbots, with each being either a Field Specialist (Attack) or Operations Analyst (Defense).
  • Attack Cogs deal higher damage but have lower health and dodge chance, while Defense Cogs deal less damage with a higher health and dodge chance.
  • These specialized cogs have a chance to be sent out in place of regular Lawbots, so watch out!
  • Shyster is added to the game.

Undocumented Changes

• Rub Out attack replaced with Buzz Word

Trivia

• A shyster is a lawyer who uses underhanded, or deceptive methods in business.
• A Shyster was formerly used as a warning for "Mature" Partners on the Partner Program page, located on the Corporate Clash website. This was removed in early 2024 and replaced with a general text warning.

Gallery

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  Art of a Shyster that formerly appeared when clicking on a link to a Mature Clash Partner from the Corporate Clash Website

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  A group of Shysters in battle

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  Render of an Executive Shyster

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  Render of a Shyster