Sonic Resonance

Overview

Sonic Resonance is a primary power set for Defenders and a secondary power set for Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds. Controllers and Template:UnlockMastermind

You have the ability to control sound in several fashions. You can create semi-solid barriers, set up waves which weaken or strengthen a target, as well as creating soothing sounds which act to counteract any negative effects which may exist on your friends.

Power Table

Defender, Controller, Corruptor, Mastermind

The Sonic Resonance power set is available as a primary set for Defenders and a secondary set for Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
Sonic Siphon	1	1	Ranged, Foe -Res(All)
Sonic Barrier	1	2	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +Res(Smash, Lethal, Toxic)
Sonic Haven	2	4	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative)
Sonic Cage	6	10	Ranged, Foe Capture(Special)
Disruption Field	8	16	Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted AoE), Foe -Res(All)
Sonic Dispersion	12	20	Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Res(All DMG but Psionics, Disorient, Hold, Immobilize)
Sonic Repulsion	18	28	Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted AoE), Foe Knockback
Clarity	26	35	Ranged, Ally +Res(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confusion), +Perception
Liquefy	32	38	Ranged (Location AoE), Foe Hold, Knockdown, -To-Hit, -DEF(All)

Powers

The following are powers in the Sonic Resonance power set.

Clarity

By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any disorient, hold, sleep, confusion, fear, and immobilize effects, and leave him resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally with enhanced perception.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 26 (Defender) 35 (Controller) 35 (Corruptor) 35 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged Ally +Resistance(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confusion), +Perception Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Disruption Field

You set up a constant wave of sonic energy around an ally, weakening the damage resistance of all nearby foes.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 8 (Defender) 16 (Controller) 16 (Corruptor) 16 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe -Resistance(All) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Liquefy

You unleash a barrage of sonic waves on the earth itself, generating a powerful, localized earthquake. Most foes that pass through the location will fall down. The violent shaking also reduces their accuracy and defense.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 32 (Defender) 38 (Controller) 38 (Corruptor) 38 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Foe Hold, Knockback, -To-Hit, -Defense(All) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Holds Defense Debuff ToHit Debuff

Sonic Barrier

This shield dramatically reduces the damage an ally takes from smashing, lethal, and toxic attacks for a limited time. You cannot stack multiple Sonic Barriers 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 Sonic Haven. You cannot use this power on yourself.

Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Defender) 2 (Controller) 2 (Corruptor) 2 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Ally +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal, Toxic) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Damage Resistance Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Resist Damage

Sonic Cage

Encases the target in an impenetrable field of sonic waves. The target cannot attack or be attacked.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 6 (Defender) 10 (Controller) 10 (Corruptor) 10 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged Foe Capture(Special) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Sonic Dispersion

You create a large field of sonic waves, protecting all allies inside. The Sonic Dispersion gives all allies within increased resistance against all damage except psionic. The Sonic Bubble also protects allies from immobilization, disorient, and hold effects.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Defender) 20 (Controller) 20 (Corruptor) 20 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Team +Resistance(All Damage but Psionics, Disorient, Hold, Immobilize) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Damage Resistance Set Categories Resist Damage

Sonic Haven

This shield dramatically reduces the damage an ally takes from fire, cold, energy, and negative energy attacks for a limited time. You cannot stack multiple Sonic Havens 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 Sonic Barrier. You cannot use this power on yourself.

Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 2 (Defender) 4 (Controller) 4 (Corruptor) 4 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect Ally +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Damage Resistance Set Categories Resist Damage

Sonic Repulsion

You create a powerful sonic resonance around an ally, repelling all foes nearby. You will lose endurance for each target repelled.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 18 (Defender) 28 (Controller) 28 (Corruptor) 28 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Knockback Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Knockback

Sonic Siphon

By setting up a constant vibration within the body of your foe, you weaken his damage resistance. Affected targets will take more damage from successful attacks.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 1 (Defender) 1 (Controller) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged Foe -Resistance(All) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set was added to the game for Controllers and Defenders in Issue 5.
• This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
• Graphic effects changed in Issue 10 to avoid health complications in some players.
• Sonic Barrier and Sonic Haven were changed from Single Target to Targeted Area of Affect in Issue 20.5.
• This set was proliferated to Masterminds in Issue 21.

External Links

• Sonic Resonance for Controllers at City of Data v2.0
• Sonic Resonance for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
• Sonic Resonance for Defenders at City of Data v2.0