Sonic Attack

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Overview

Sonic Attack is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and a secondary set for Defenders.

"Sonic Attack" lets you use the power of sound waves to damage and weaken your foes."

Power Table

The Sonic Attack power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power Level as Primary Level as Secondary Effect
Shriek 1 1 Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res
Scream 1 2 Ranged, Moderate DoT(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res
Howl 2 4 Ranged (Cone), Medium DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All)
Shockwave 6 10 Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback, -Res(All)
Shout 8 16 Ranged, Heavy DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All)
Amplify 12 20 Self +To-Hit, +DMG
Siren's Song 18 28 Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep
Screech 26 35 Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, -Res(All)
Dreadful Wail 32 38 PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, -Res(All), Self -Recovery

Powers

Amplify

Greatly increases your chance to hit with attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level 12 (Blaster)
12 (Corruptor)
20 (Defender)
Effects Self +To-Hit, +Damage
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

Dreadful Wail

Your Dreadful Wail is so strong that most foes will be defeated by being subjected to it. Dreadful Wail deals massive damage to all nearby foes, although the damage does vary. Activating this power leaves you drained of Endurance, and unable to recover Endurance for a while.

Damage Extreme (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 32 (Blaster)
32 (Corruptor)
38 (Defender)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Disorient, -Damage Resistance (All)
Self -Recovery
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Stuns

Howl

A short range, but powerful sonic attack.

Damage Medium (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 2 (Blaster)
2 (Corruptor)
4 (Defender)
Effects Ranged (Cone)
Foe -Damage Resistance(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage

Scream

Your Scream can cause serious damage to a target, while weakening their resistance to further damage.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 1 (Blaster)
1 (Corruptor)
2 (Defender)
Effects Ranged
Foe -Damage Resistance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage

Screech

By bursting forth with this hypersonic Screech, you can Disorient a target.

Damage Minor (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 26 (Blaster)
26 (Corruptor)
35 (Defender)
Effects Ranged
Foe Disorient, -Damage Resistance(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Stuns

Shockwave

You can call forth a tremendous Shockwave that can knock down foes and deal some Smashing damage in a wide cone area.

Damage Minor (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 6 (Blaster)
6 (Corruptor)
10 (Defender)
Effects Ranged (Cone)
Foe Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Knockback

Shout

You blast your foe with a tremendous Shout, damaging them and reducing their Damage Resistance.

Damage Heavy (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 8 (Blaster)
8 (Corruptor)
16 (Defender)
Effects Ranged
Foe -Damage Resistance(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage

Shriek

You let forth a quick Shriek, damaging your target and lowering their Damage Resistance.

Damage Minor (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Blaster)
1 (Corruptor)
1 (Defender)
Effects Ranged
Foe -Damage Resistance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage

Siren's Song

You send forth a subsonic pulse which causes your foes to fall unconscious and take some minor damage. Your foes will remain unconscious for a good while, but will waken if disturbed.

Damage Minor (Energy)
Recharge Long
Minimum Level 18 (Blaster)
18 (Corruptor)
28 (Defender)
Effects Ranged (Cone)
Foe Sleep
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Sleep Duration
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Sleep

Historical

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