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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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'''Stone Armor''' is a standard power set that is a primary set for [[Tanker]]s and a secondary set for [[Brute]]s.


'''Stone Armor''' is a [[Tanker]] primary powerset in City of Heroes and a [[Brute]] secondary powerset in City of Villains.
"You can transform your skin into various forms of rock and stone. Stone Armor is one of the only Defensive Power Sets that offers defense to Psionics. Stone Armor offers amazing Defense, but a few Stone Armors are mutually exclusive to each other. Some Armors, although offering superior defense, also slow you down due to its enormous bulk."
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== Power Tables ==
== Power Table ==
 
The Stone Armor power set is available as a primary set for [[Tanker]]s and as a secondary set for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
The Stone Armor powerset is available as a primary powerset for [[Tanker]]s and a secondary powerset for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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== Powers ==
== Powers ==
=== [[File:StoneArmor MagmaArmor.png]] Brimstone Armor ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor MagmaArmor.png]] Brimstone Armor ===
 
While this power is active, your skin becomes encrusted in cracked magma. Brimstone Armor makes you highly resistant to Fire and Cold damage. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.
While this power is active, your skin becomes encrusted in cracked magma. Brimstone Armor makes you highly resistant to Fire and Cold damage. Cannot be active at the same time as Granite Armor.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor CrystalArmor.png]] Crystal Armor ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor CrystalArmor.png]] Crystal Armor ===
 
While this power is active, your skin becomes encrusted in various quartz crystals. Crystal Armor makes Energy and Negative Energy attacks less likely to hit. This power also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Crystal Armor also adds an Elusivity defense bonus to Energy and Negative Energy Attacks in PVP zones. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.
While this power is active, your skin becomes encrusted in various quartz crystals. Crystal Armor makes Energy and Negative Energy attacks less likely to hit. This power also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Cannot be active at the same time as Granite Armor.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor EarthsEmbrace.png]] Earth's Embrace ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor EarthsEmbrace.png]] Earth's Embrace ===
 
You are so connected to the Earth, you can draw upon its power to add to your own health. Activating this power increases your maximum Hit Points, and grants you resistance to Toxic Damage.
You are so connected to the Earth, you can draw upon its power to add to your own health. Activating this power increases your maximum health, and grants you resistance to Toxic Damage.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor Granite.png]] Granite Armor ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor Granite.png]] Granite Armor ===
When you activate this power, you are transformed into a massive bulk of unyielding Granite. Your incredible mass makes you almost completely invulnerable and resistant to most effects. However, you also become quite heavy, cannot fly, your attack and movement speed are Slowed and you do less damage. Granite Armor also grants you high resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Cannot be active at the same time as other Armors in this set, Fly powers, Sprint, Super Speed, or Jump powers.
When you activate this power, you are transformed into a massive bulk of unyielding Granite. Your incredible mass makes you almost completely invulnerable and resistant to most effects. However, you also become quite heavy, cannot fly, your attack and movement speed are Slowed and you do less damage. Granite Armor also grants you high resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Cannot be active at the same time as other Armors in this set, Fly powers, Sprint, Super Speed, or Jump powers.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor MineralCrust.png]] Minerals ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor MineralCrust.png]] Minerals ===
 
Activating this power summons several rare earth rock Minerals to orbit around you. These Minerals can disperse thought patterns and make Psionic attacks less likely to hit. They also bring clarity of the mind and increase your Perception to see hidden foes, and grant resistance to Confusion. Minerals also add an Elusivity defense bonus to Psionic Attacks in PVP zones. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.
Activating this power summons several rare earth rock minerals to orbit around you. These minerals can disperse thought patterns and make Psionic attacks less likely to hit. They also bring clarity of the mind and increase your Perception to see hidden foes and grant resistance to Confusion. Cannot be active at the same time as Granite Armor.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor Clay.png]] Mud Pots ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor Clay.png]] Mud Pots ===
While this power is active, you draw upon the geothermal power of the Earth to create a bubbling pool of hot mud around yourself. All foes in melee range will become snared and entrapped in the mud, Immobilizing some and Slowing others. The boiling heat from Mud Pots may also deal some damage over time to the snared foes.
While this power is active, you draw upon the geothermal power of the Earth to create a bubbling pool of hot mud around yourself. All foes in melee range will become snared and entrapped in the mud, Immobilizing some and Slowing others. The boiling heat from Mud Pots may also deal some damage over time to the snared foes.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor StoneArmor.png]] Rock Armor ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor StoneArmor.png]] Rock Armor ===
 
Your skin becomes stone while this power is active. Stone Armor protects you from Smashing and Lethal attacks. They are less likely to land and affect you. Stone Armor also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Stone Armor also adds an Elusivity defense bonus to Smashing, and Lethal Attacks in PVP zones. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.
Your skin becomes stone while this power is active. Stone Armor protects you from Smashing and Lethal attacks. They are less likely to land and affect you. Stone Armor also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs.
Cannot be active at the same time as Granite Armor.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor Rooted.png]] Rooted ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor Rooted.png]] Rooted ===
 
While this power is active, you merge with the Earth and draw forth its power to become resistant to Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Disorient and Endurance Drain effects, and increase your Hit Point Regeneration rate. You must remain in close contact with the Earth, so you will move extremely slow and you cannot active Fly powers, Sprint, Super Speed, or Jump powers while this power is active. Rooted also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs.
While this power is active, you merge with the Earth and draw forth its power to become resistant to Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Disorient and Endurance Drain effects, and increase your Hit Point Regeneration rate.
You must remain in close contact with the Earth, so you will move extremely slow and you cannot active Fly powers, Sprint, Super Speed, or Jump powers while this power is active. Rooted also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs.


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=== [[File:StoneArmor StoneSkin.png]] Stone Skin ===
=== [[File:StoneArmor StoneSkin.png]] Stone Skin ===
 
Your tough skin is naturally resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.
Your tough skin is naturally resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage.
This power is always on and costs no Endurance.


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== Historical ==
== Historical ==
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* This set has been in the game for [[Tanker]]s since [[Issue 0]].
* This set has been in the game since [[Issue 0]].
* This set was included with the original release of [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 6]].
* This set was included with the original release of [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 6]].


== External Links ==
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[[Category:Powersets]]
[[Category:Power Sets]]
[[Category:Tanker Primary]]
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[[Category:Brute Secondary]]
[[Category:Brute Secondary]]

Latest revision as of 23:44, 24 March 2023

Overview

Stone Armor is a standard power set that is a primary set for Tankers and a secondary set for Brutes.

"You can transform your skin into various forms of rock and stone. Stone Armor is one of the only Defensive Power Sets that offers defense to Psionics. Stone Armor offers amazing Defense, but a few Stone Armors are mutually exclusive to each other. Some Armors, although offering superior defense, also slow you down due to its enormous bulk."

Power Table

The Stone Armor power set is available as a primary set for Tankers and as a secondary set for Brutes. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power Level as Primary Level as Secondary Effect
Rock Armor 1 1 Toggle: Self +DEF(Smash, Lethal), +Res(DEF Debuff)
Stone Skin 1 2 Auto: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal)
Earth's Embrace 2 4 Self Heal, +Max Health, +Res(Toxic)
Mud Pots 6 10 Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Fire), Foe Immobilize, -SPD
Rooted 8 16 Toggle: Self +Res(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Repel, Knockback, End Drain, DEF Debuff), +Regen, -SPD, -Jump, -Fly
Brimstone Armor 12 20 Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold)
Crystal Armor 18 28 Toggle: Self +DEF(Energy, Negative), +Res(DEF Debuff)
Minerals 26 35 Toggle: Self +DEF(Psionic), +Res(Confuse), +Perception
Granite Armor 32 38 Toggle: Self +DEF(All DMG but Psionics), +Res(All DMG but Psionics, Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Repel, Knockback, DEF Debuff), -Recharge, -SPD, -DMG

Powers

Brimstone Armor

While this power is active, your skin becomes encrusted in cracked magma. Brimstone Armor makes you highly resistant to Fire and Cold damage. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 20 (Brute)
12 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold)
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories Resist Damage

Crystal Armor

While this power is active, your skin becomes encrusted in various quartz crystals. Crystal Armor makes Energy and Negative Energy attacks less likely to hit. This power also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Crystal Armor also adds an Elusivity defense bonus to Energy and Negative Energy Attacks in PVP zones. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 28 (Brute)
18 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(Energy, Negative), +Resistance(Defense Debuff)
Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Defense

Earth's Embrace

You are so connected to the Earth, you can draw upon its power to add to your own health. Activating this power increases your maximum Hit Points, and grants you resistance to Toxic Damage.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 4 (Brute)
2 (Tanker)
Effects Self Heal, +Max Health, +Resistance(Toxic)
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories Resist Damage
Healing/Absorb

Granite Armor

When you activate this power, you are transformed into a massive bulk of unyielding Granite. Your incredible mass makes you almost completely invulnerable and resistant to most effects. However, you also become quite heavy, cannot fly, your attack and movement speed are Slowed and you do less damage. Granite Armor also grants you high resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Cannot be active at the same time as other Armors in this set, Fly powers, Sprint, Super Speed, or Jump powers.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 38 (Brute)
32 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(All Damage but Psionics), +Resistance(All Damage but Psionics, Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Repel, Knockback, Defense Debuff), -Recharge, -Speed, -Damage
Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories Defense
Resist Damage

Minerals

Activating this power summons several rare earth rock Minerals to orbit around you. These Minerals can disperse thought patterns and make Psionic attacks less likely to hit. They also bring clarity of the mind and increase your Perception to see hidden foes, and grant resistance to Confusion. Minerals also add an Elusivity defense bonus to Psionic Attacks in PVP zones. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 35 (Brute)
26 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(Psionic), +Resistance(Confuse), +Perception
Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Defense

Mud Pots

While this power is active, you draw upon the geothermal power of the Earth to create a bubbling pool of hot mud around yourself. All foes in melee range will become snared and entrapped in the mud, Immobilizing some and Slowing others. The boiling heat from Mud Pots may also deal some damage over time to the snared foes.

Recharge Fast
Damage Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
Minimum Level 10 (Brute)
6 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Immobilize, -Speed
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Slow
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Slow Movement
Universal Debuff

Rock Armor

Your skin becomes stone while this power is active. Stone Armor protects you from Smashing and Lethal attacks. They are less likely to land and affect you. Stone Armor also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs. Stone Armor also adds an Elusivity defense bonus to Smashing, and Lethal Attacks in PVP zones. While in Granite Armor, this power's effects are suppressed and cost no endurance.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Brute)
1 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(Smashing, Lethal), +Resistance(Defense Debuff)
Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Defense

Rooted

While this power is active, you merge with the Earth and draw forth its power to become resistant to Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Disorient and Endurance Drain effects, and increase your Hit Point Regeneration rate. You must remain in close contact with the Earth, so you will move extremely slow and you cannot active Fly powers, Sprint, Super Speed, or Jump powers while this power is active. Rooted also grants you resistance to Defense DeBuffs.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 16 (Brute)
8 (Tanker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Repel, Knockback, Endurance Drain, Defense Debuff), +Regeneration, -Speed, -Jump, -Fly
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Healing/Absorb

Stone Skin

Your tough skin is naturally resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level 2 (Brute)
1 (Tanker)
Effects Auto: Self +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal)
Enhancements Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories Resist Damage

Historical

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It is provided for historical purposes.

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