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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Electricity leaps and sparks at your command. You can use raw electrical power to paralyze, knockdown and drain the endurance of foes.
Electricity leaps and sparks at your command. You can use raw electrical power to paralyze, knockdown and drain the endurance of foes.
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'''Electric Control''' is a primary powerset for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s.
'''Electric Control''' is a primary powerset for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s.


A valid [[Going Rogue]] code is required to access this powerset.
This premium powerset is available on the [[Paragon Market]], as part of the [[Going Rogue (Boxset)|Going Rogue expansion]], or free for [[VIP Player]]s while subscribed.


== Power Table ==
== Power Table ==
The Electric Control power set is available as a primary set for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Electric Control power set is available as a primary set for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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== Powers ==
== Powers ==
The following are powers in the Electric Control power set.
The following are powers in the Electric Control power set.


=== [[File:ElectricControl_ChainFences.png]] Chain Fences ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_ChainFences.png]] Chain Fences ===
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Endurance Modification}}}}
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=== [[File:ElectricControl_StunningAura.png]] Conductive Aura ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_StunningAura.png]] Conductive Aura ===
While this power is active, the air around you becomes charged with electricity, leaping out and shocking foes that get too close. Foes will lose some endurance, while you gain Recovery and Regeneration per target hit.
While this power is active, the air around you becomes charged with electricity, leaping out and shocking foes that get too close. Foes will lose some endurance, while you gain Recovery and Regeneration per target hit.


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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Endurance Modification}}}}
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=== [[File:ElectricControl_ElectricFence.png]] Electric Fence ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_ElectricFence.png]] Electric Fence ===
Surrounds and Immobilizes a single target in an Electric Fence.  Deals some damage over time and slowly drains some Endurance.  Useful for keeping villains at bay and bringing down fliers.  
Surrounds and Immobilizes a single target in an Electric Fence.  Deals some damage over time and slowly drains some Endurance.  Useful for keeping villains at bay and bringing down fliers.  


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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Endurance Modification}}}}
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=== [[File:ElectricControl_Gremlins.png]] Gremlins ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_Gremlins.png]] Gremlins ===
Mastery over electricity allows you to create almost sentient elementals of lightning. These elementals are mischievous in nature, and enjoy creating havoc and interfering with electronic equipment or magical cantrips. They also never work alone, where there is one Gremlin, there is often another nearby.
Mastery over electricity allows you to create almost sentient elementals of lightning. These elementals are mischievous in nature, and enjoy creating havoc and interfering with electronic equipment or magical cantrips. They also never work alone, where there is one Gremlin, there is often another nearby.


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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Recharge Intensive Pets}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Recharge Intensive Pets}}}}
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=== [[File:ElectricControl_JoltingChain.png]] Jolting Chain ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_JoltingChain.png]] Jolting Chain ===
You can send a bolt of electricity through multiple opponents, causing a muscle spasm and dealing minor damage. Each foe is knocked down, and the electric charge can fork several times, jumping to several opponents rapidly.
You can send a bolt of electricity through multiple opponents, causing a muscle spasm and dealing minor damage. Each foe is knocked down, and the electric charge can fork several times, jumping to several opponents rapidly.


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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Endurance Modification}}}}
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=== [[File:ElectricControl_ParalyzingBlast.png]] Paralyzing Blast ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_ParalyzingBlast.png]] Paralyzing Blast ===
Summoning a large amount of energy, you can completely paralyze a group of foes in cages of electricity for a short time. These foes may be drained of some endurance as well.
Summoning a large amount of energy, you can completely paralyze a group of foes in cages of electricity for a short time. These foes may be drained of some endurance as well.


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=== [[File:ElectricControl_StaticField.png]] Static Field ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_StaticField.png]] Static Field ===
You can build up a Static Field at a nearby location. Any foes in the field may lose control of their muscles due to the static charge, and will shake violently. Foes may also be drained of some endurance, and some of that endurance may be transferred to nearby allies. Any attack will interrupt the effect temporarily and foes will re-gain control, although their movement and attack rates will be reduced. This effect can last for some time, and will continue to paralyze foes in the field.
You can build up a Static Field at a nearby location. Any foes in the field may lose control of their muscles due to the static charge, and will shake violently. Foes may also be drained of some endurance, and some of that endurance may be transferred to nearby allies. Any attack will interrupt the effect temporarily and foes will re-gain control, although their movement and attack rates will be reduced. This effect can last for some time, and will continue to paralyze foes in the field.


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=== [[File:ElectricControl_SynapticOverload.png]] Synaptic Overload ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_SynapticOverload.png]] Synaptic Overload ===
This power can subtly scramble the synapses of any target affected, causing hallucinations and confusion amongst foes. The electric charge lasts for some time, and will jump slowly to other opponents causing wide spread confusion. Foes may not be aware that this has happened, and will not be alerted to your presence. You will also not receive experience for any damage dealt by confused opponents.
This power can subtly scramble the synapses of any target affected, causing hallucinations and confusion amongst foes. The electric charge lasts for some time, and will jump slowly to other opponents causing wide spread confusion. Foes may not be aware that this has happened, and will not be alerted to your presence. You will also not receive experience for any damage dealt by confused opponents.


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{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set Confuse}}}}
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=== [[File:ElectricControl_TeslaCage.png]] Tesla Cage ===
=== [[File:ElectricControl_TeslaCage.png]] Tesla Cage ===
Tesla Cage confines the target in an electrical prison.  The target is overwhelmed by the electrical charge and is left helpless and can be attacked.  The target is drained of some Endurance and some of the Endurance is transferred back to you.
Tesla Cage confines the target in an electrical prison.  The target is overwhelmed by the electrical charge and is left helpless and can be attacked.  The target is drained of some Endurance and some of the Endurance is transferred back to you.


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* Electric Control was added to the game for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s with the release of [[Going Rogue]]/[[Issue 18]].
* Electric Control was added to the game for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s with the release of [[Going Rogue]]/[[Issue 18]].
* This set was added to the [[Paragon Market]] with the release of [[City of Heroes Freedom]]/[[Issue 21]].


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 23:42, 23 September 2011

Overview

Electricity leaps and sparks at your command. You can use raw electrical power to paralyze, knockdown and drain the endurance of foes.

Electric Control is a primary powerset for Controllers and Dominators.

This premium powerset is available on the Paragon Market, as part of the Going Rogue expansion, or free for VIP Players while subscribed.

Power Table

The Electric Control power set is available as a primary set for Controllers and Dominators. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Electric Fence 1 Ranged, Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe Immobilize, -End, -Fly, -Knockback
Tesla Cage 1 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe Hold, -End
Chain Fences 2 Ranged AoE, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Immobilize, -End, -Fly
Jolting Chain 6 Ranged Chain AoE, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown, -End
Conductive Aura 8 Toggle: PBAoE, Foe -End, Self +Rec, +Regen
Static Field 12 Target (Location AoE), Foe Sleep, -End
Paralyzing Blast 18 Ranged AoE, Foe Hold, -End
Synaptic Overload 26 Ranged Chain AoE, Foe Confuse, -End
Gremlins 32 Summon Gremlins: Melee Minor DMG(Energy)

Powers

The following are powers in the Electric Control power set.

Chain Fences

You can immobilize multiple foes in a chain of electricity, dealing minor damage to all foes in range and draining some endurance. This power also reduces Flight capacity in targets.

Damage Minor(Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 2 (Controller)
2 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged(Area of Effect)
Foe Immobilize, -Endurance, -Recovery
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Immobilization Duration
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Immobilize
Endurance Modification

Conductive Aura

While this power is active, the air around you becomes charged with electricity, leaping out and shocking foes that get too close. Foes will lose some endurance, while you gain Recovery and Regeneration per target hit.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 8 (Controller)
8 (Dominator)
Effects PBAoE
Foe -Endurance
Self +Recovery, +Regeneration
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Enhance Heal
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Healing/Absorb
Endurance Modification

Electric Fence

Surrounds and Immobilizes a single target in an Electric Fence. Deals some damage over time and slowly drains some Endurance. Useful for keeping villains at bay and bringing down fliers.

Damage Minor Damage over Time(Energy)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Controller)
1 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged
Foe Immobilize, -Endurance, -Recovery
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Immobilization Duration
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Immobilize
Endurance Modification

Gremlins

Mastery over electricity allows you to create almost sentient elementals of lightning. These elementals are mischievous in nature, and enjoy creating havoc and interfering with electronic equipment or magical cantrips. They also never work alone, where there is one Gremlin, there is often another nearby.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 32 (Controller)
32 (Dominator)
Effects Summon 2 Gremlins
Powers Electric Brawl (Melee Smash/Energy)
Jolting Chain (Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe -End)
Resist Energy (40%)
Shock (PBAoE Foe DMG(Energy))
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Pet Damage
Recharge Intensive Pets

Jolting Chain

You can send a bolt of electricity through multiple opponents, causing a muscle spasm and dealing minor damage. Each foe is knocked down, and the electric charge can fork several times, jumping to several opponents rapidly.

Damage Minor Damage (Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 6 (Controller)
6 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged(Chain AoE)
Foe Knockdown, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Knockback
Endurance Modification

Paralyzing Blast

Summoning a large amount of energy, you can completely paralyze a group of foes in cages of electricity for a short time. These foes may be drained of some endurance as well.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 18 (Controller)
18 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Area of Effect)
Foe Hold, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Hold Duration
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Holds

Static Field

You can build up a Static Field at a nearby location. Any foes in the field may lose control of their muscles due to the static charge, and will shake violently. Foes may also be drained of some endurance, and some of that endurance may be transferred to nearby allies. Any attack will interrupt the effect temporarily and foes will re-gain control, although their movement and attack rates will be reduced. This effect can last for some time, and will continue to paralyze foes in the field.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 12 (Controller)
12 (Dominator)
Effects Target(Location AoE)
Foe Sleep, Slow, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Sleep Duration
Enhance Slow
Set Categories Sleep
Slow Movement

Synaptic Overload

This power can subtly scramble the synapses of any target affected, causing hallucinations and confusion amongst foes. The electric charge lasts for some time, and will jump slowly to other opponents causing wide spread confusion. Foes may not be aware that this has happened, and will not be alerted to your presence. You will also not receive experience for any damage dealt by confused opponents.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 26 (Controller)
26 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Chain AoE)
Foe Confuse, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Confusion Duration
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Confuse

Tesla Cage

Tesla Cage confines the target in an electrical prison. The target is overwhelmed by the electrical charge and is left helpless and can be attacked. The target is drained of some Endurance and some of the Endurance is transferred back to you.

Damage Minor (Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 1 (Controller)
1 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged
Foe Hold, -Recovery
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Hold Duration
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Holds
Endurance Modification

Historical

This section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes: Rebirth. The content provided may refer to City of Heroes Freedom.
It is provided for historical purposes.

External Links

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