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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


[[Image:originicon_mutation.png|left]]
[[File:originicon_mutation.png|left]]
Maybe the parents of a hero or villain of '''mutant''' origin were exposed to strange radiations, or maybe it's just the next leap forward in evolution. Either way, the powers of these heroes and villains were encoded into their genes before they were born.
You were born with abilities which set you apart from the rest of humankind. Your powers manifested at birth, puberty, or possibly adulthood. Mutants are often viewed with awe and fear by those who don't understand them. This origin will give you access to [[Mutagen]]. This item has a very short range and deals minor Energy damage, as well as lowering the damage the affected target deals out.


== Initial Contacts ==
Most heroes of mutant origin will begin their adventures in Paragon City by contacting [[GIFT]], an organization that specializes in working with heroes of mutant origin.  Heroes of mutant origin will have either [[Antonio Nash]] in [[Atlas Park]] or [[Prince Kiros Nandelu]] in [[Galaxy City]] as their initial contact, depending on which zone he or she selects as his or her beginning zone.
Origin does not affect the initial contact of villains.


== Enhancements ==
== Enhancements ==


Heroes and villains of mutant origin may only use mutant dual-origin or single-origin enhancements. Villains normally obtain mutant-origin enhancements from the Mutant Quartermasters. Some lower-level contacts also sell mutant-origin enhancements, but at an inflated cost.
Heroes and villains of mutant origin may only use mutant dual-origin or single-origin enhancements. Villains normally obtain mutant-origin enhancements from the Mutant Quartermasters. Some lower-level contacts also sell mutant-origin enhancements, but at an inflated cost.


== The Mutagen Power ==
== The Mutagen Power ==


Mutant heroes and villains receive the [[Origin_Powers#Mutagen|Mutagen]] power.
Mutant heroes and villains receive the [[Origin Powers#Mutagen|Mutagen]] power.


== Mutant Origin Titles ==
== Mutant Origin Titles ==


All heroes and villains have two opportunities to select [[titles]] for their character; once at level 15, and once at level 25. The second title is origin-specific.
All heroes and villains have two opportunities to select [[titles]] for their character; once at level 15, and once at level 25. The second title is origin-specific.


== Past Relevance ==
== Past Relevance ==


In the beta version of City of Heroes, a hero's origin played a much bigger part of the game than it did upon the game's release.
In the alpha version of City of Heroes, a hero's origin played a much bigger part of the game than it did upon the game's release.


== Future Plans ==
== Future Plans ==
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There has been wide speculation that in the future, there may be missions specific to a hero's or villain's origin; however, these reports are currently unconfirmed.
There has been wide speculation that in the future, there may be missions specific to a hero's or villain's origin; however, these reports are currently unconfirmed.


[[Category:Gameplay]][[Category:Origins]]
== Historical ==
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* Prior to [[Issue 21]], most heroes of mutant origin would begin their adventures in Paragon City by contacting [[GIFT]], an organization that specializes in working with heroes of mutant origin. Heroes of mutant origin will have either [[Antonio Nash (Pre-Issue 21)]] in [[Atlas Park]] or [[Prince Kiros Nandelu]] in [[Galaxy City (Pre-Issue 21)]] as their initial contact, depending on which zone he or she selects as his or her beginning zone.
 
 
[[Category:Origins]]

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Overview

Originicon mutation.png

You were born with abilities which set you apart from the rest of humankind. Your powers manifested at birth, puberty, or possibly adulthood. Mutants are often viewed with awe and fear by those who don't understand them. This origin will give you access to Mutagen. This item has a very short range and deals minor Energy damage, as well as lowering the damage the affected target deals out.


Enhancements

Heroes and villains of mutant origin may only use mutant dual-origin or single-origin enhancements. Villains normally obtain mutant-origin enhancements from the Mutant Quartermasters. Some lower-level contacts also sell mutant-origin enhancements, but at an inflated cost.

The Mutagen Power

Mutant heroes and villains receive the Mutagen power.

Mutant Origin Titles

All heroes and villains have two opportunities to select titles for their character; once at level 15, and once at level 25. The second title is origin-specific.

Past Relevance

In the alpha version of City of Heroes, a hero's origin played a much bigger part of the game than it did upon the game's release.

Future Plans

There has been wide speculation that in the future, there may be missions specific to a hero's or villain's origin; however, these reports are currently unconfirmed.

Historical

This section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.