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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'''.  The chance of encountering one is determined on a chance roll based on team size.  A second roll determines the tier (strength) of the Genesis Wave Encounter and will result in: +1 to +3 level shifts and 1 to 3 stacks of Primordial Energy.
 
== Rewards ==
Rewards are dependent on the tier of the secondary roll with higher-level shifts granting higher rewards.  They include:
* [[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.
* A Rare Recipe drop.
* A Rare Recipe drop.
* A temporary Pandora buff for the remainder of the mission.
* One Pandora heal which provides a heal over time equal to 11% * stacks of Primordial Energy Buff * the AT self-heal modifier. <!-- Not sure what AT self-heal modifier is though. -->
* One or more Primordial Energy buffs for the remainder of the mission each with the following effects.  (Max HP increase will vary by AT) <!-- Screenshot of Primordial_Energy_Buff_Icon.png, screenshot too flawed to use. -->
::[[file:Primordial Energy Buff.png]]
 


== 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.
To drain the altar you need to activate the '''Absorb Primordial Energy''' power that will show up in your power tray when you stand within 10 feet of the '''Coalesced Primordial Energy''' altar.  Once the altar is drained you and your allies will get the rewards.


== Team Requirements ==
== Team Requirements ==
* A single player Genesis wave is possible, but probabilities increase with team size (% have not been released by Devs).
* Team must have at least one character that is either:
* 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_(SSA)#Episode 3 (Levels 40-50)|Pandora's Box]].
** At least level 50 or
** Has completed Chapter 3 of the Signature Story Arc [[Pandora's_Box_(SSA)#Episode 3 (Levels 40-50)|Pandora's Box]].
* A single player Genesis wave is possible, but probabilities increase with team size.  It is believed (but unconfirmed) that probability ranges from 8% to 36%.


== Content Requirements ==
== Content Requirements ==
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* Any [[Task Force]] or [[Strike Force]].
* Any [[Task Force]] or [[Strike Force]].
* A [[Retired Task Forces|Retired Task Force]] available in [[Ouroboros]].
* A [[Legacy Task Forces|Legacy Task Force]] available in [[Ouroboros]].
* The [[Ouroboros]] Task Forces: [[Mender Lazarus Task Force]], [[Mender Tesseract Strike Force]], [[Mender Silos Task Force]], [[Twilight's Son Task Force]].
* The [[Ouroboros]] Task Forces: [[Twilight's Son Task Force]] (lvl 25-34), [[Mender Tesseract Strike Force]] (lvl 25-34), [[Mender Lazarus Task Force]] (lvl 30-39), [[Mender Silos Task Force]] (lvl 48-50).
* [[Police Radio]]/[[Rogue_Isle_Protector|Newspaper]] Missions.
* [[Police Radio]]/[[Rogue_Isle_Protector|Newspaper]] missions (but not [[Safeguard]]/[[Mayhem]] missions for technical reasons). 
** Genesis Encounters in these missions are limited to tier 1.
 
== Developer Comment ==
* From Discord:  Genesis Wave Encounters touched spawn definitions, mission scripting, powers creation, villain creation, reward tables, fx work, and Lua scripting.  All for what amounts to a relatively simple encounter.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Rebirth Issue 6]]
 
== External Links ==
* [https://forum.cityofheroesrebirth.com/index.php/topic,3725.0.html| PTS Patch notes July 6, 2023]
* [https://discord.com/channels/568451050181492736/857329068638994493/1143290512741253320| Pandora Heal Question on Discord]
* [https://discord.com/channels/568451050181492736/857329068638994493/1142287356645347449| Genesis Wave Encounter rate on Discord]
* [https://discord.com/channels/568451050181492736/579233316688101403/1140460007880663140| Developer comment on Genesis Wave Encounters]
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Genesis Wave Encounter

Introduction

Genesis Wave Encounters were introduced with Rebirth Issue 6 and are the source of Coalesced Primordial Energy. The chance of encountering one is determined on a chance roll based on team size. A second roll determines the tier (strength) of the Genesis Wave Encounter and will result in: +1 to +3 level shifts and 1 to 3 stacks of Primordial Energy.

Rewards

Rewards are dependent on the tier of the secondary roll with higher-level shifts granting higher rewards. They include:

  • Incarnate Experience if your character is level 50.
  • A large amount of influence.
  • A Rare Recipe drop.
  • One Pandora heal which provides a heal over time equal to 11% * stacks of Primordial Energy Buff * the AT self-heal modifier.
  • One or more Primordial Energy buffs for the remainder of the mission each with the following effects. (Max HP increase will vary by AT)
Primordial Energy Buff.png


Draining the Altar

To drain the altar you need to activate the Absorb Primordial Energy power that will show up in your power tray when you stand within 10 feet of the Coalesced Primordial Energy altar. Once the altar is drained you and your allies will get the rewards.

Team Requirements

  • Team must have at least one character that is either:
    • At least level 50 or
    • Has completed Chapter 3 of the Signature Story Arc Pandora's Box.
  • A single player Genesis wave is possible, but probabilities increase with team size. It is believed (but unconfirmed) that probability ranges from 8% to 36%.

Content Requirements

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

Developer Comment

  • From Discord: Genesis Wave Encounters touched spawn definitions, mission scripting, powers creation, villain creation, reward tables, fx work, and Lua scripting. All for what amounts to a relatively simple encounter.

See Also

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