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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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The '''Archetype''' is the most fundamental choice made while creating a character. It determines which powers are - and aren't - available for the lifetime of the character. Archetype, along with [[origin]] and [[Primary Power Sets]] and [[Secondary Power Sets]], cannot be changed after character creation.
The '''Archetype''' is the most fundamental choice made while creating a character. It determines which powers are - and aren't - available for the lifetime of the character. Archetype, along with [[Origin]], [[Primary Power Sets]] and [[Secondary Power Sets]], cannot be changed after character creation.


Each archetype will play slightly different than all other archetypes, even archetypes that utilize the same power sets. More information on an archetype's "style" can be found on each archetype page.
Each archetype will play slightly different than all other archetypes, even archetypes that utilize the same power sets. More information on an archetype's "style" can be found on each archetype page.


== Archetypes ==
== Archetypes ==
The following eight archetypes are available for [[Free Player]]s, [[Premium Player]]s, and [[VIP Player]]s:
The following nine standard Archetypes are available at character creation.


:[[File:archetypeicon_blaster.png|16px]] [[Blaster]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_blaster.png|16px]] [[Blaster]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|16px]] [[Brute]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|16px]] [[Brute]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_controller.png|16px]] [[Controller]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|16px]] [[Corruptor]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|16px]] [[Corruptor]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_defender.png|16px]] [[Defender]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_defender.png|16px]] [[Defender]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_dominator.png|16px]] [[Dominator]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_dominator.png|16px]] [[Dominator]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_mastermind.png|16px]] [[Mastermind]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_scrapper.png|16px]] [[Scrapper]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_scrapper.png|16px]] [[Scrapper]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_sentinel.png|16px]] [[Sentinel]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|16px]] [[Stalker]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|16px]] [[Stalker]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_tanker.png|16px]] [[Tanker]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_tanker.png|16px]] [[Tanker]]


The following two premium archetypes are available for VIP Players, Premium Players who have completed [[Paragon Rewards Program#Tier 5 Bonus|Tier 5]] of the [[Paragon Rewards Program]] (13 [[Reward Token]]s), and Premium Players who have purchased them from the [[Paragon Market]]:
== Epic Archetypes ==
:[[File:archetypeicon_controller.png|16px]] [[Controller]]
''Main Article:'' [[Epic Archetypes]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_mastermind.png|16px]] [[Mastermind]]
These Epic Archetypes are more complex than standard Archetypes and are intended for experienced players. They are restricted in their starting alignments, but can change alignments later.


The following two premium "Hero Epic Archetypes" (HEAT) are available for VIP Players and Premium Players who have purchased them from the Paragon Market, assuming the account has at least one [[Hero (Alignment)|hero]] above level 20:
=====Hero Epic Archetypes (HEAT)=====
:[[File:archetypeicon_peacebringer.png|16px]] [[Peacebringer]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_peacebringer.png|16px]] [[Peacebringer]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_warshade.png|16px]] [[Warshade]]
:[[File:archetypeicon_warshade.png|16px]] [[Warshade]]


The following two premium "Villain Epic Archetypes" (VEAT) are available for VIP Players and Premium Players who have purchased them from the Paragon Market, assuming the account has at least one [[Villain (Alignment)|villain]] above level 20:
=====Villain Epic Archetypes (VEAT)=====
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_arachnos_soldier.png|16px]] [[Arachnos Soldier]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_arachnos_soldier.png|16px]] [[Arachnos Soldier]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_arachnos_widow.png|16px]] [[Arachnos Widow]]
:[[File:V_archetypeicon_arachnos_widow.png|16px]] [[Arachnos Widow]]


The following archetype was added in Homecoming:
:[[File:archetypeicon_sentinel.png|16px]] [[Sentinel]]


== Praetorian Archetypes ==
All Archetypes except the Epic Archetypes are eligible to begin in [[Praetoria]].
== Cancelled Archetypes ==
The following Epic Archetype was cancelled during its development phase, and thus was never released:
The following Epic Archetype was cancelled during its development phase, and thus was never released:
:[[Primalist]]
:[[Primalist]]


== Praetorian Archetypes ==
== Historical ==
All archetypes except the Epic Archetypes are available to begin in [[Praetoria]] for all [[VIP Player]]s, and for any [[Premium Player]]s who have either applied a [[Going Rogue (Box Set)|Going Rogue retail code]] to their account or have purchased Praetorian Access from the [[Paragon Market]]. For a Premium Player, beginning a Controller or Mastermind in Praetoria also requires those premium archetypes to be unlocked, as noted above.
* The Sentinel Archetype was added in Homecoming [[Issue 25]].
 
Note that [[Praetorian (Alignment)|Praetorian]] characters who reach level 20 and become a hero or villain do not count toward unlocking the Epic Archetypes.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 19:52, 12 May 2020

Overview

Gameinfo archetypes.jpg

The Archetype is the most fundamental choice made while creating a character. It determines which powers are - and aren't - available for the lifetime of the character. Archetype, along with Origin, Primary Power Sets and Secondary Power Sets, cannot be changed after character creation.

Each archetype will play slightly different than all other archetypes, even archetypes that utilize the same power sets. More information on an archetype's "style" can be found on each archetype page.

Archetypes

The following nine standard Archetypes are available at character creation.

Archetypeicon blaster.png Blaster
V archetypeicon brute.png Brute
Archetypeicon controller.png Controller
V archetypeicon corruptor.png Corruptor
Archetypeicon defender.png Defender
V archetypeicon dominator.png Dominator
V archetypeicon mastermind.png Mastermind
Archetypeicon scrapper.png Scrapper
Archetypeicon sentinel.png Sentinel
V archetypeicon stalker.png Stalker
Archetypeicon tanker.png Tanker

Epic Archetypes

Main Article: Epic Archetypes These Epic Archetypes are more complex than standard Archetypes and are intended for experienced players. They are restricted in their starting alignments, but can change alignments later.

Hero Epic Archetypes (HEAT)
Archetypeicon peacebringer.png Peacebringer
Archetypeicon warshade.png Warshade
Villain Epic Archetypes (VEAT)
V archetypeicon arachnos soldier.png Arachnos Soldier
V archetypeicon arachnos widow.png Arachnos Widow


Praetorian Archetypes

All Archetypes except the Epic Archetypes are eligible to begin in Praetoria.

Cancelled Archetypes

The following Epic Archetype was cancelled during its development phase, and thus was never released:

Primalist

Historical

  • The Sentinel Archetype was added in Homecoming Issue 25.

External Links