Force Field

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Overview

Force Field is a standard power set that is a primary set for Defenders and a secondary set for Controllers, Corruptors and Masterminds.

"The Force Field powers give you the ability to create shells of energy that protect yourself and your allies from various forms of damage and harm. Force Fields do not reduce damage, but reduces your allies chance of getting hit in the first place."

Power Tables

Controller/Defender

The Force Field power set is available as a primary set for Defenders and as a secondary set for Controllers and Corruptors. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power Level as Primary Level as Secondary Effect
ForceField PersonalForceField.png Personal Force Field 1 1 Toggle: Self +DEF(All, except Toxic), +Res(All)
ForceField DeflectionShield.png Deflection Shield 1 2 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Smash, Lethal, Melee), +Res(Toxic)
ForceField ForceBolt.png Force Bolt 2 4 Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
ForceField InsulationShield.png Insulation Shield 6 10 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Ranged, AoE), +Res(End Drain)
ForceField RefractionShield.png Barrier Field 8 16 Ranged, Ally +Absorb OR Foe Capture (Special)
ForceField DispersionBubble.png Dispersion Bubble 12 20 Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Res(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient), +DEF(All)
ForceField ContainmentShell.png Containment Shell 18 28 Ranged (Location AoE), Foe Attract, Immobilize, -Jump, -Repel, Knockback to Knockdown
ForceField RepulsionBomb.png Repulsion Bomb 26 35 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockdown
ForceField ForceBubble.png Force Bubble 32 38 Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Repel, Knockdown
ForceField RepulsionField.png Repulsion Field 32 (with Force Bubble) 38 (with Force Bubble) Toggle: PBAoE Knockback OR Repel (Special)

Mastermind

The Force Field power set is available as a secondary set for Masterminds. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
ForceField ForceBolt.png Force Bolt 1 Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
ForceField DeflectionShield.png Deflection Shield 2 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Smash, Lethal, Melee), +Res(Toxic)
ForceField InsulationShield.png Insulation Shield 4 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Ranged, AoE), +Res(End Drain)
ForceField RefractionShield.png Barrier Field 10 Ranged, Ally +Absorb OR Foe Capture (Special)
ForceField PersonalForceField.png Personal Force Field 16 Toggle: Self +Def(All), +Res(All)
ForceField DispersionBubble.png Dispersion Bubble 20 Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Res(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient), +DEF(All)
ForceField ContainmentShell.png Containment Shell 28 Ranged (Location AoE), Foe Attract, Immobilize, -Jump, -Repel, Knockback to Knockdown
ForceField RepulsionBomb.png Repulsion Bomb 35 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockback
ForceField ForceBubble.png Force Bubble 38 Toggle: PBAoE Foe -Speed, -DMG(All), Knockdown, Repel (Special)
ForceField RepulsionField.png Repulsion Field 38 (with Force Bubble) Toggle: PBAoE Knockback OR Repel (Special)

Powers

ForceField RefractionShield.png Barrier Field

Encases a target in a powerful Barrier Force Field. This power may be used on either an ally or a foe. If used on an ally, this grants them a strong amount of damage absorption for a brief time. The field does not hinder their actions and the protected ally can still move and attack normally. If used on an enemy the target will be captured. The captured target cannot be harmed, is Immobilized, and cannot attack or aid their allies. The target can, however, use powers on themselves. Captured targets are also still vulnerable to Knockback, Repel, and Attract effects from other Force Field powers.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 8 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 16 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 10 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged
Ranged, Ally +Absorb OR Foe Capture (Special)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Heal.png Enhance Heal
Set Categories IO Healing-Absorb.png Healing/Absorb

ForceField ContainmentShell.png Containment Shell

Projects a Containment Shell to pull in and capture foes in a targeted location. This hollow force field shell immobilizes and exerts a strong attractive force on any foe that attempts to cross its boundary, pulling them into the shell's interior, though more powerful foes may be able to resist. The attractive force also prevents foes from being pushed out of the shell, preventing jumping, making affected foes immune to Repel effects, and causing Knockback effects to be reduced to Knockdown. Containment Shell's attract effect can still affect a target that has been captured by Barrier Field.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 18 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 28 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 28 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged, Location AoE
Foe Attract, Immobilize, -Jump, -Repel, Knockback to Knockdown
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Immobilization Duration.png Enhance Immobilization Duration
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
Set Categories IO Immobilization Duration.png Immobilize

ForceField DeflectionShield.png Deflection Shield

Dramatically protects an ally from Smashing, Lethal and all Melee attacks for a limited time. Also reduces Toxic damage. You cannot stack multiple Deflection Shields on the same target; however, the shield can be improved by another ally using the same power. Can also be used in conjunction with your Insulation Shield. You cannot use this power on yourself.

Recharge Very Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 1 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 2 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 2 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Ally +Defense(Smashing, Lethal, Melee), +Resistance(Toxic)
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff.png Enhance Defense Buffs
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Defense Buff.png Defense

ForceField DispersionBubble.png Dispersion Bubble

Creates a large bubble which protects all allies inside. While active, the Dispersion Bubble gives all allies within increased Defense against all attack types. The Dispersion Bubble also protects allies from Immobilization, Disorient, and Hold effects.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 12 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 20 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 20 (Mastermind)
Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
Team +Resistance(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient) +Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff.png Enhance Defense Buffs
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Defense Buff.png Defense

ForceField ForceBolt.png Force Bolt

Discharges a bolt of force that deals a decent amount of Smashing Damage and knocks foes back a good distance. If the target is currently Flying they will also be knocked out of the air. The target may also be disoriented by the impact, though stronger targets may require multiple impacts to be affected. The force of this attack is so strong that it can also knock down other nearby enemies, though they will not take any damage or be disoriented. Force Bolt's knockback can still affect a target that has been captured by Barrier Field.

Damage Minor (Smashing)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 2 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 4 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 1 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged
Foe Knockback
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Disorient Duration.png Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Disorient Duration.png Stuns

ForceField ForceBubble.png Force Bubble

Creates a large Force Bubble which protects all allies inside by weakening and possibly pushing away foes. All enemies within the bubble will have their motions greatly hampered by the force, Slowing their movement and reducing the damage of their attacks, and some will even slip and fall down. If Repulsion Field is also active, enemies that enter the bubble will be Repelled away from its center, forcing them back. This Repel effect can still affect a target that has been captured by Barrier Field. Purchasing Force Bubble also grants the Repulsion Field power.

Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 32 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 38 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 38 (Mastermind)
Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe -Speed, -DMG(All), Knockdown, Repel (Special)
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Slow.png Slow Movement
IO Universal Debuff.png Universal Debuff

ForceField InsulationShield.png Insulation Shield

Dramatically protects an ally from Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Ranged and AoE attacks for a limited time. The Insulation also protects the target from Endurance Draining effects. You cannot stack multiple Insulation Shields on the same target; however, the shield can be improved by another ally using the same power. Can also be used in conjunction with your Deflection Shield. You cannot use this power on yourself.

Recharge Very Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 6 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 10 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 4 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Ally +Defense(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Ranged, Area of Effect), +Resistance(End Drain)
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff.png Enhance Defense Buffs
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Defense Buff.png Defense

ForceField PersonalForceField.png Personal Force Field

The Personal Force Field is almost impenetrable to all attacks, even Psionics and Enemy Teleportation, although attacks from more powerful foes may get through more easily. Personal Force Field will also reduce the damage of almost any attacks that do get through. Personal Force Field does not cost any endurance, and you may initially attack while using it. However, pushing through such a powerful field is taxing, so after 30 seconds your powers will no longer be able to affect targets outside the force field until you deactivate it. Due to the field's power you cannot activate Personal Force Field more often than once every 120 seconds. Cannot be used with Rest.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 1 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 1 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 16 (Mastermind)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(All), Resistance(All)
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff.png Enhance Defense Buffs
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Defense Buff.png Defense

ForceField RepulsionBomb.png Repulsion Bomb

A powerful Repulsion Bomb is hurled at your foes dealing a moderate amount of damage and knocking them off of their feet. Foes struck by Repulsion Bomb have a good chance to become disoriented.

EdLetter.png Editor's Note:

The Mastermind version of this power causes Knockback instead of Knockdown at higher character levels.

Damage Moderate (Smashing)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 26 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 35 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 35 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Disorient, Knockdown
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Disorient Duration.png Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage
IO Disorient Duration.png Stuns
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback

ForceField RepulsionField.png Repulsion Field

This Toggle power creates a field that repels nearby foes. If Force Bubble is also active, then when Repulsion Field is active it grants a Repel effect to Force Bubble, but has no effects itself. If used on its own, Repulsion Field violently flings away any foes that get too close, at the cost of some Endurance for each foe repelled. Repulsion Field's knockback can still affect a target that has been captured by Barrier Field. Repulsion Field costs no endurance to run, and is automatically granted by purchasing the Force Bubble power.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon defender.png 18 (Defender)
Archetypeicon controller.png 28 (Controller)
V archetypeicon mastermind.png 28 (Mastermind)
Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
Knockback OR Repel (Special)
Enhancements None
Set Categories None

Historical

Badge time.png 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 has been in the game for Controllers and Defenders since Issue 0.
  • This set was included with the original release of Masterminds in Issue 6.
  • Deflection Shield and Insulation Shield were changed from Single Target to Targeted Area of Affect in Issue 20.5.
  • The powerset was significantly reworked as part of Rebirth Issue 5 and was proliferated to Corruptors.

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