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[[file:Pandora Energy Buff.png|frame|center|Genesis Wave Encounter]]


== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Genesis Wave Encounters were introduced with [[Rebirth Issue 6]] and are the source of [[Coalesced Primordial Energy]].  In a Genesis Wave Encounter, the enemies will have various level shifts and/or buffs, and it will be apparent from their auras.  Defeating them and draining the Altar will grant  
Genesis Wave Encounters were introduced with [[Rebirth Issue 6]] and are the source of [[Coalesced Primordial Energy]].  In a Genesis Wave Encounter, the enemies will have various level shifts and/or buffs, and it will be apparent from their auras.  Defeating them and draining the Altar will grant the following:
* [[Incarnate Experience]] if your character is level 50.  
* [[Incarnate Experience]] if your character is level 50.  
* A large amount of influence.
* A large amount of influence.
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== Draining the Altar ==
== Draining the Altar ==
To drain the altar you need to activate a power that will show up in your power tray when you stand near it.  Once the altar is drained you and your allies will get the buff and the enemies will lose it.
To drain the altar you need to activate a power that will show up in your power tray when you stand near it.  Once the altar is drained you and your allies will get the buff.


== Team Requirements ==
== Team Requirements ==

Revision as of 13:03, 14 August 2023

Genesis Wave Encounter

Introduction

Genesis Wave Encounters were introduced with Rebirth Issue 6 and are the source of Coalesced Primordial Energy. In a Genesis Wave Encounter, the enemies will have various level shifts and/or buffs, and it will be apparent from their auras. Defeating them and draining the Altar will grant the following:

  • Incarnate Experience if your character is level 50.
  • A large amount of influence.
  • A Rare Recipe drop.
  • A temporary Pandora buff for the remainder of the mission.

Draining the Altar

To drain the altar you need to activate a power that will show up in your power tray when you stand near it. Once the altar is drained you and your allies will get the buff.

Team Requirements

  • A single player Genesis wave is possible, but probabilities increase with team size (% have not been released by Devs).
  • To have a chance at a Genesis wave the team must have a character that is level 50 or higher, OR a character on the team has completed Chapter 3 of the Signature Story Arc Pandora's Box.

Content Requirements

The following content has a chance to generate a Genesis Wave if team requirements are met: