Dark Armor

Overview

Dark Armor is a Scrapper secondary powerset in City of Heroes as well as a Brute and Stalker secondary powerset in City of Villains, and as of Issue 12 a Tanker primary powerset in City of Heroes.

Dark Armor allows you to tap into the powers of the Netherworld for protection. Many Dark Armor powers drain your foes to strengthen you. Dark Armor offers very good resistance to Negative Energy damage, and is one of the only defensive sets that offer some resistance to Psionic damage. However, its resistance to Energy is weak and it offers no protection to Knockback.

Power Tables

Tanker

As of Issue 12, the Dark Armor powerset is available as a primary powerset for Tankers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Death Shroud	1	Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Negative)
Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
Murky Cloud	2	Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Obsidian Shield	6	Toggle: Self +Res(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Dark Regeneration	8	PBAoE, Minor DMG(Negative), Self Heal
Cloak of Darkness	12	Toggle: Self Stealth, +DEF(All), +Res(Immobilize), +Perception
Cloak of Fear	18	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Fear, -To-Hit
Oppressive Gloom	26	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Self -Max Health
Soul Transfer	32	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Disorient, Self Rez

Scrapper/Brute

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Scrappers and Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
Death Shroud	2	Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Negative)
Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Obsidian Shield	10	Toggle: Self +Res(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Dark Regeneration	16	PBAoE, Minor DMG(Negative), Self Heal
Cloak of Darkness	20	Toggle: Self Stealth, +DEF(All), +Res(Immobilize), +Perception
Cloak of Fear	28	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Fear, -To-Hit
Oppressive Gloom	35	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Self -Max Health
Soul Transfer	38	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Disorient, Self Rez

Stalker

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Stalkers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Hide	1	Toggle: Self Stealth, +DEF(Melee, Ranged, AoE)
Dark Embrace	2	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Shadow Dweller	10	Auto: Self +DEF(All), +Res(Immobilize), +Perception
Obsidian Shield	16	Toggle: Self +Res(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Dark Regeneration	20	PBAoE, Minor DMG(Negative), Self Heal
Cloak of Fear	28	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Fear, -To-Hit
Oppressive Gloom	35	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Self -Max Health
Soul Transfer	38	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Disorient, Self Rez

Powers

Cloak of Darkness

A shroud of Netherworld darkness envelops you, making you difficult to spot at a distance. You can be seen only at close range, or if you attack a target. Even if seen, the Cloak of Darkness grants you a bonus to Defense to all attacks and some protection from Immobilization. This Netherworld Cloak also allows you to see things in a new light, allowing you to better see Stealthy foes. Unlike some Stealth powers, Cloak of Darkness has no movement penalty. Cloak of Darkness will not work with any other form of concealment power such as Shadow Fall or Steamy Mist.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 20 (Brute) 20 (Scrapper) 12 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense(All), +Resistance(Immobilize), +Perception Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Cloak of Fear

You can wrap yourself in a nightmarish Cloak of Fear. Foes close to you are treated to visions most horrific, forcing them to tremble in terror, only attacking if attacked, and even then, with a reduced chance to hit.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 28 (Brute) 28 (Scrapper) 28 (Stalker) 18 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Fear, -To-Hit Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Fear Duration Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Fear ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff

Dark Embrace

You tap into the energy of the Netherworld to protect yourself from damage. This Dark Embrace shrouds you and grants resistance to Lethal, Smashing, Negative Energy and Toxic damage.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 2 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal, Negative, Toxic) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Damage Resistance Set Categories Resist Damage

Dark Regeneration

You can tap the dark essence of the Netherworld to drain a small amount of life from all enemies nearby, thus healing yourself. The more foes affected, the more you will be healed.

Damage Minor (Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 16 (Brute) 16 (Scrapper) 20 (Stalker) 8 (Tanker) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Self Heal Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Heal Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Healing/Absorb Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Accurate Healing

Death Shroud

You become a focus point for the Netherworld, allowing its Negative Energy to seep from your body. This will continuously damage all foes in melee range.

Damage Minor Damage over Time(Negative) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 2 (Brute) 2 (Scrapper) 1 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage

Hide

Hide makes you almost impossible to detect. When properly 'Hidden', a Stalker can pull off Critical hits with his attacks, and even land a massive 'Assassins Strike' with an Assassins power. When you attack or are damaged while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and retain some bonus to Defense. Unlike most stealth powers, Hide can be used at the same time as other Concealment powers, giving you even greater stealth capability. No Endurance cost.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 1 (Stalker) Effects Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense(Melee, Ranged, Area of Effect) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Increase Attack Rate

Murky Cloud

You create a Murky Cloud enshrouding you. This cloud can absorb all forms of energy, making you more resistant to Fire, Cold, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks, as well as Endurance Drain effects.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 2 (Brute) 2 (Scrapper) 4 (Stalker) 2 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Endurance Drain) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Damage Resistance Set Categories Resist Damage

Obsidian Shield

You can create a special Obsidian Shield that grants good resistance to Psionic damage. With your mind enshrouded in darkness you are protected from Sleep, Fear, Hold and Disorient attacks.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 10 (Brute) 10 (Scrapper) 16 (Stalker) 6 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Damage Resistance Set Categories Resist Damage

Oppressive Gloom

The Netherworld has many mutable properties, such as the Oppressive Gloom. This power allows you to use your own Hit Points to keep enemies near you Disoriented and unable to use any powers. Endurance cost for this is minimal, but the power can be dangerous to use.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 35 (Brute) 35 (Scrapper) 35 (Stalker) 26 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Disorient Self -Max Health Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Stuns

Shadow Dweller

You are a true Shadow Dweller of the Netherworld. Your affinity for the shadows grants you an inherent bonus to all Defense, as well as an increased perception and a resistance to Immobilization. Your perception bonus and resistance to Immobilization improves over level. Shadow Dweller is an auto power. It is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level 10 (Stalker) Effects Auto: Self +Defense(All), +Resistance(Immobilize), +Perception Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Set Categories Defense

Soul Transfer

Should you fall in battle, you can perform a Soul Transfer, sucking the life force of all foes around you to bring yourself back from the brink of death. The more foes nearby, the more life is restored to you. Drained foes are left Disoriented. The dark effects of this Soul Transfer will actually leave you invulnerable for a brief time, and protected from XP Debt for 20 seconds. There must be at least one foe nearby to fuel the transfer and revive yourself.

Damage Moderate (Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 38 (Brute) 38 (Scrapper) 38 (Stalker) 32 (Tanker) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Disorient Self Resurrect Enhancements Enhance Damage Enhance Endurance Modification Enhance Heal Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Healing/Absorb Stuns Endurance Modification

External Links

• Dark Armor for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Dark Armor for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
• Dark Armor for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
• Dark Armor for Tankers at City of Data v2.0