Luminous Blast

Overview

Luminous Blast is the primary power set for Peacebringers.

"Masters of light, energy and matter, Peacebringers can manipulate Kheldian Light Energy to devastate their opponents. Their Luminous Blasts bombard their foes with awesome power that often knock down foes and can easily reduce a target's defenses."

Power Table

The Luminous Blast power set is the primary set for Peacebringers. Peacebringers have three forms, human, Bright Nova, and White Dwarf. Powers may change or be disabled between forms, but only the base version of the power needs to be enhanced; the enhancement slotting will carry over to the version of the power in other forms. Toggle powers that are active but not available in a form will typically be suppressed, meaning that the power stops offering its benefit and costing endurance, but will immediately be active when switching back to a valid form. The following table shows the level and form at which each power is available:

	Power	Level	Nova	Dwarf	Effect
	Gleaming Bolt	1	Bright Nova Bolt		Ranged, Minor Damage (Energy), Foe -Defense
	Glinting Eye	1			Ranged, Moderate Damage (Energy), Foe -Defense
	Gleaming Blast	2	Bright Nova Blast		Ranged, High Damage (Energy), Foe: -Defense, Knockback
	Bright Nova	6	N/A		Toggle: Shapeshift, Special
	Proton Scatter	Free with Bright Nova	Bright Nova Scatter		Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage (Energy), Foe: -Defense
	Radiant Strike	8		White Dwarf Strike	Melee, Superior Damage (Smash/Energy), Foe: -Defense, -Fly, Knockback
	Luminous Detonation	Free with Bright Nova, unlocks at 11	Bright Nova Detonation		Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage (Energy), Foe: -Defense, Knockback
	Inner Light	12			Self: +Damage, +To Hit
	Incandescent Strike	18		White Dwarf Smite	Melee, Extreme Damage (Smash/Energy), Foe: Hold, -Defense, -Fly, Knockdown
	Pulsar	18			Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Disorient
	Solar Flare	Free with White Dwarf		White Dwarf Flare	Melee (Point Blank Area of Effect), High Damage (Energy), Foe: -Defense, Knockback
	Glowing Touch	26			Ally Heal
	Photon Seekers	32			Summon Drones: Ranged Special, High Damage (Energy)
	Dawn Strike	32			Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Damage (Energy), Foe: -Defense, Knockback

Powers

Bright Nova

Kheldians are masters of energy and matter. A Peacebringer can transform into a flying energy beast known as a Bright Nova. When you choose this power, you will gain access to very powerful ranged attacks while in this form. Additionally, 2 ranged attacks will be granted to your human and Nova form arsenals, Proton Scatter immediatley and Luminous Detonation at level 12. You will only be able use your Kheldian ranged powers and specific Kheldian sustain powers while in Bright Nova form. Bright Nova can fly, has increased Accuracy, and improved Endurance Recovery, but has no defense.

Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	6 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Toggle: Shapeshift, Special
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Endurance Modification
	Enhance Flight Speed
	Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories	Flight
	Endurance Modification
	To Hit Buff
	Universal Travel

Bright Nova Blast

A much more powerful, yet slower version of Bright Nova Bolt. Bright Nova Blast sends a focused blast of Kheldian energy at a foe that can knock him back and reduce his defense. This power is only available while in Bright Nova form.

Damage	High
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	6 (Peacebringer) with Bright Nova and Gleaming Blast
Effects	Ranged
	High Damage (Energy)
	Foe: Knockback, -Defense
Enhancements	Enhancements placed in Gleaming Blast

Bright Nova Bolt

A very quick, but low damage bolt of Kheldian energy that can reduce a target’s defense. This power is only available while in Bright Nova form.

Damage	Minor
Recharge	Very Fast
Minimum Level	6 (Peacebringer) with Bright Nova and Gleaming Bolt
Effects	Ranged
	Minor Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense
Enhancements	Enhancements placed in Gleaming Bolt

Bright Nova Detonation

You hurl a large blast of Kheldian light energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target, reducing their defense. Some affected targets may get knocked back. This power is only available while in Bright Nova form.

Damage	Moderate
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	11 (Peacebringer) with Bright Nova
Effects	Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
	Moderate Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhancements placed in Luminous Detonation

Bright Nova Scatter

Bright Nova Scatter sends bolts of Kheldian light energy to multiple targets at once within a cone area in front of the caster. Bright Nova Scatter deals moderate energy damage to each affected target and reduces their Defense. This power is only available while in Bright Nova form.

Damage	Moderate
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	6 (Peacebringer) with Bright Nova
Effects	Ranged (Cone)
	Moderate Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhancements place in Proton Scatter

Dawn Strike

You can explode in a tremendous blast of Kheldian energy, sending nearby foes flying and reducing their defense. Dawn Strike deals massive damage to all nearby foes. This power can be used while in Bright Nova form and deals higher damage.

Damage	Extreme
Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	32 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Point Blank Area of Effect
	Extreme Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Gleaming Blast

A much more powerful, yet slower version of Gleaming Bolt. Gleaming Blast sends a focused blast of Kheldian energy at a foe that can knock them back and reduce their Defense. This power can be used while in Bright Nova form at an increased range and with higher damage.

Damage	High
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	2 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Ranged
	High Damage (Energy)
	Foe: Knockback, -Defense
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Gleaming Bolt

A very quick, but low damage bolt of Kheldian energy that can reduce a target's Defense. This power can be used while in Bright Nova or White Dwarf form. While in Bright Nova, this power has increased range and higher damage. While in White Dwarf form, this power taunts its target but has shorter range and deals slightly more damage.

Damage	Minor
Recharge	Very Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Ranged
	Minor Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Glinting Eye

You can emit a beam of Kheldian energy from your eyes, dealing moderate Energy damage and reducing a target's Defense. This power can be used while in Bright Nova or White Dwarf form. While in Bright Nova, this power has increased range and higher damage. While in White Dwarf form, this power taunts its target but has shorter range and deals slightly more damage.

Damage	Moderate
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Ranged
	Moderate Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Glowing Touch

Heals a single-targeted ally at moderate range. You cannot use this power to heal yourself.

Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	26 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Ally Heal
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Heal
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Healing/Absorb

Incandescent Strike

Incandescent Strike is an absolutely devastating melee attack that focuses all of the Kheldian's energy and strength into a single massive blow. This slow but incredibly devastating attack can knock out most opponents, leaving them Held. Incandescent Strike can also bring down fliers, Knock Down foes, and reduce their Defense. This power can be used while in White Dwarf form at a quicker cast time and a faster recharge rate but lower damage. While in White Dwarf form, this power may stun the foe rather than leave them held, in addition to taunting its target.

Damage	Extreme
Recharge	Long
Minimum Level	18 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Melee
	Extreme Damage (Smash/Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, -Fly, Hold
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Hold Duration
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Disorient Duration (Only White Dwarf form stuns)
Set Categories	Melee Damage
	Holds
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff
	Stuns (Only White Dwarf form stuns)

Inner Light

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as increasing your chance to hit. Light continues to burn from within you for 30 seconds, giving you a lingering damage and ToHit buff after the initial burst fades. This power can be used while in Bright Nova or White Dwarf form.

Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	12 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Self +Damage, +To Hit
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories	To Hit Buff

Luminous Detonation

You hurl a large blast of Kheldian energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target, and reducing their Defense. Some affected targets may get knocked back. This power can be used while in Bright Nova form at an increased range and with higher damage.

Damage	Moderate
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	11 (Peacebringer) with Bright Nova
Effects	Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
	Moderate Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Photon Seekers

You manifest 3 spheres of light from your Kheldian essence. These spheres will follow you until they detect an enemy target. The Photon Seekers will then zero in on their targets and detonate on impact. The explosion is small but devastating and may affect multiple foes if they are near the target.

Damage	High
Recharge	Long
Minimum Level	32 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Summon Drones
	High Damage (Energy)
	Ranged Special
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Pet Damage
	Knockback
	Recharge Intensive Pets

Proton Scatter

Proton Scatter sends bolts of Kheldian energy to multiple targets at once within a cone area in front of the caster. Proton Scatter deals moderate Energy damage to each affected target and reduces their Defense. This power can be used while in Bright Nova form at an increased range and with higher damage.

Damage	Moderate
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	6 (Peacebringer) with Bright Nova
Effects	Ranged (Cone)
	Moderate Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Pulsar

Generates a brilliant pulse of Kheldian light around you that stuns nearby foes. Affected foes are Disoriented and unable to defend themselves. This power can be used while in White Dwarf form.

Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	18 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Point Blank Area of Effect
	Foe: Disorient
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories	Stuns

Radiant Strike

The Radiant Strike is a slow melee attack, but makes up for it with superior damage. Radiant Strike releases Kheldian light on impact, which can Knock Back foes, bring down fliers, and reduce a target's Defense. This power can be used while in White Dwarf form at a faster recharge rate but lower damage. While in White Dwarf form, this power taunts its target.

Damage	Superior
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	8 (Peacebringer)
Effects	Melee
	SuperiorDamage (Smash/Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, -Fly, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Melee Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Solar Flare

You channel the might of your Kheldian energy into the very Earth itself. The ground erupts and cracks with luminous energy, blasting all nearby foes, knocking them back and reducing their Defense. This power can be used while in White Dwarf form at a faster recharge rate but lower damage. While in White Dwarf form, this power taunts its targets.

Damage	High
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	20 (Peacebringer) with White Dwarf
Effects	Melee (Point Blank Area of Effect)
	High Damage (Energy)
	Foe: -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes: Rebirth. The content provided may refer to City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set was added to the game with the initial release of Peacebringers in Issue 3.
• Initially, Auto Powers (like those from Fitness) did not function in Bright Nova form. This was changed in Issue 19.
• Build Up was renamed Inner Light in Issue 21.
• Peacebringers were reworked in Rebirth Issue 4 expanding the powers available in Nova and Dwarf forms and consolidating power enhancing.

External Links

• Luminous Blast for Peacebringers at Titan Network's RedTomax