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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


'''Enhancements''' are permanent boosts to powers. There are three main types of enhancements: Training enhancements, Dual-Origin enhancements, and Single-Origin enhancements.  Training enhancements are usable by any characters.  Dual-Origin and Single-Origin enhancements are only usable by characters of specific origins. Within each type of enhancement, there are 26 different aspect enhancements. Each aspect is categorized under different Schedules.
'''Enhancements''' are permanent boosts to powers.
 
*There are four main types of enhancements:
# [[#Training|Training]]
# [[#Dual-Origin|Dual-Origin]]
# [[#Single-Origin|Single-Origin]]
# [[#Special Types|Special]]
* Training and Special enhancements are usable by any characters.  Dual-Origin and Single-Origin enhancements are only usable by characters of specific origins.
 
* There are 26 different [[#Enhancement Aspects|Aspects]] which can be enhanced, such as Accuracy, Damage, and Recharge.
**Each Aspect is categorized under '[[#Enhancement Schedules|Schedules]]', depending on their boost.
* Enchancments that match the same Type and Aspect can be combined to form one enchancement that has a slightly larger boost.
 
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== Enhancement Types ==
== Enhancement Types ==


===[[Training-Origin|Training Enhancements]] ([[TO]])===
===Training===
[[Training-Origin|TO]]
* Useable by any character.
* Useable by any character.
* Purchasable and dropped at all levels.
* Purchasable and dropped at all levels.


===[[Dual-Origin|Dual-Origin Enhancements]] ([[DO]])===
===Dual-Origin===
[[Dual-Origin|DO]]
* Useable only by characters who match one of the two origins.
* Useable only by characters who match one of the two origins.
* Purchasable at level 15 (useable by level 12's). Possible to drop at lower levels, though unlikely.
* Purchasable at level 15 (useable by level 12's). Possible to drop at lower levels, though unlikely.
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** EXAMPLE: Science character. Can use Tech/Sci and Mut/Sci. Can combine Tech/Sci and Mut/Sci, can also conbine Tech/Sci and Tech/Sci. Cannot combine Tech/Sci and Nat/Tech.
** EXAMPLE: Science character. Can use Tech/Sci and Mut/Sci. Can combine Tech/Sci and Mut/Sci, can also conbine Tech/Sci and Tech/Sci. Cannot combine Tech/Sci and Nat/Tech.


===[[Single-Origin|Single-Origin Enhancements]] ([[SO]])===
===Single-Origin===
[[Single-Origin|SO]]
* Useable only by characters matching its origin.
* Useable only by characters matching its origin.
* Purchasable at level 25 (useable by level 22's). Possible to drop at lower levels, usually through a Task/Strike Force or Trial. Still unlikely
* Purchasable at level 25 (useable by level 22's). Possible to drop at lower levels, usually through a Task/Strike Force or Trial. Still unlikely
* Can only be combined with enhancements matching its origin
* Can only be combined with enhancements matching its origin


===[[Hamidon Origin|Hamidon Enhancements]] ([[HO]]) (Hammie-O's)===
===Special Types===
* '''NOTE:''' Currently only accessible to Hero characters
'''NOTE:''' Currently only accessible to Hero characters
* Enhances 2 or more aspects. Boost varies by type.
* Useable by any character.
* Useable by any character.
* Only dropped by the [[Hamidon]] in [[The Hive]], a level 45+ zone.
* Can only be combined with other Special Types that enhance the same aspects
* Enhances 2 or more aspects at the same level as SO's.
** EXAMPLE:
* Can only be combined with other HO's that enhance the same two aspects.
***Hammy Centriole Exposure (Damage/Range).
** EXAMPLE: Centriole Exposure (Damage/Range). and (insert name of Damage/Accuracy)
***Titan Diamond Shard (Accuracy/Damage).
** Centriole can be placed in any power that does damage and/or has a range aspect. Can be placed in brawl, but will not increase melee range.
***Hammy Nucleolus Exposure (Accuracy/Damage).
** 2 Centriole's can be combined.
***Centriole can be placed in any power that does damage and/or has a range aspect. Can be placed in brawl, but will not increase melee range. A better choice would be the Nucleoulus.
** Centriole and (other HO) cannot be combined.
** The Diamond Shard and the Nucleolus can be combined.
 
** Centriole and Diamond Shard cannot be combined.
===Crystal Titan and Hydra Enhancements===
** Similar to Hamidon Origin.
** Enhance 2 or more aspects.
 
==Enhancement Schedules==
Modified from official [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Board=Dev&Number=3826972  Enhancement Diversification]forum post by [[CuppaJo]]
===Schedule A===
** Accuracy, Confuse, Damage, Defense DeBuff, Drain Endurance, Endurance Discount, Fear, Fly, Heal, Hold, Immobilize, Intangible, Jump, Recharge, Recovery, Run, Sleep, Snare, Stun, Taunt, To Hit Debuff


===Schedule B===
====Hamidon====
** Range, Defense Buff, Resist Damage, To Hit Buff
[[Hamidon-Origin|HO]] (sometimes called Hammie-O's or just Hammy)
* Enhances each aspect at the same level as Single-Origin enhancements.
* Only dropped by [[Hamidon]] in [[The Hive]], a level 45+ zone.


===Schedule C===
====Crystal Titan and Hydra====
** Interrupt
* Far more rare than Hamidon-Origin.
 
* Enhances each aspect at the same level as Dual-Origin enhancements
===Schedule D===
** Knockback




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* Accuracy Debuff
* Accuracy Debuff


== Retired Enhancements ==
===Schedules===
Modified from official [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Board=Dev&Number=3826972  Enhancement Diversification]forum post by [[CuppaJo]]
====Schedule A====
* Accuracy, Confuse, Damage, Defense DeBuff, Drain Endurance, Endurance Discount, Fear, Fly, Heal, Hold, Immobilize, Intangible, Jump, Recharge, Recovery, Run, Sleep, Snare, Stun, Taunt, To Hit Debuff
====Schedule B====
* Range, Defense Buff, Resist Damage, To Hit Buff
====Schedule C====
* Interrupt
====Schedule D====
* Knockback
 
=== Retired Aspects ===


There are currently three enhancements that have been retired.  They are:
There are currently three enhancements that have been retired.  They are:
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* Endurance Recovery enhancements, whose functionality is now within the Endurance Modification enhancements
* Endurance Recovery enhancements, whose functionality is now within the Endurance Modification enhancements


== Notes ==
===Respec===
===Combining===
== Links ==
== Links ==



Revision as of 20:01, 3 March 2006

Overview

Enhancements are permanent boosts to powers.

  • There are four main types of enhancements:
  1. Training
  2. Dual-Origin
  3. Single-Origin
  4. Special
  • Training and Special enhancements are usable by any characters. Dual-Origin and Single-Origin enhancements are only usable by characters of specific origins.
  • There are 26 different Aspects which can be enhanced, such as Accuracy, Damage, and Recharge.
    • Each Aspect is categorized under 'Schedules', depending on their boost.
  • Enchancments that match the same Type and Aspect can be combined to form one enchancement that has a slightly larger boost.

Enhancement Types

Training

TO

  • Useable by any character.
  • Purchasable and dropped at all levels.

Dual-Origin

DO

  • Useable only by characters who match one of the two origins.
  • Purchasable at level 15 (useable by level 12's). Possible to drop at lower levels, though unlikely.
  • Can be combined with other DO's as long as one of the origins match the character's origin.
    • EXAMPLE: Science character. Can use Tech/Sci and Mut/Sci. Can combine Tech/Sci and Mut/Sci, can also conbine Tech/Sci and Tech/Sci. Cannot combine Tech/Sci and Nat/Tech.

Single-Origin

SO

  • Useable only by characters matching its origin.
  • Purchasable at level 25 (useable by level 22's). Possible to drop at lower levels, usually through a Task/Strike Force or Trial. Still unlikely
  • Can only be combined with enhancements matching its origin

Special Types

NOTE: Currently only accessible to Hero characters

  • Enhances 2 or more aspects. Boost varies by type.
  • Useable by any character.
  • Can only be combined with other Special Types that enhance the same aspects
    • EXAMPLE:
      • Hammy Centriole Exposure (Damage/Range).
      • Titan Diamond Shard (Accuracy/Damage).
      • Hammy Nucleolus Exposure (Accuracy/Damage).
      • Centriole can be placed in any power that does damage and/or has a range aspect. Can be placed in brawl, but will not increase melee range. A better choice would be the Nucleoulus.
    • The Diamond Shard and the Nucleolus can be combined.
    • Centriole and Diamond Shard cannot be combined.

Hamidon

HO (sometimes called Hammie-O's or just Hammy)

  • Enhances each aspect at the same level as Single-Origin enhancements.
  • Only dropped by Hamidon in The Hive, a level 45+ zone.

Crystal Titan and Hydra

  • Far more rare than Hamidon-Origin.
  • Enhances each aspect at the same level as Dual-Origin enhancements


Enhancement Aspects

  • Accuracy
  • Confusion Duration
  • Damage
  • Defense Buff
  • Defense Debuff
  • Endurance Modification
  • Endurance Reduction
  • Fear Duration
  • Flight Speed
  • Healing
  • Hold Duration
  • Immobilization Duration
  • Intangibility
  • Activation Acceleration
  • Jumping
  • Knockback Distance
  • Range Increase
  • Recharge Reduction
  • Resist Damage
  • Run Speed Increase
  • Sleep Duration
  • Slow
  • Disorient Duration
  • Taunt Duration
  • To Hit Buff
  • Accuracy Debuff

Schedules

Modified from official Enhancement Diversificationforum post by CuppaJo

Schedule A

  • Accuracy, Confuse, Damage, Defense DeBuff, Drain Endurance, Endurance Discount, Fear, Fly, Heal, Hold, Immobilize, Intangible, Jump, Recharge, Recovery, Run, Sleep, Snare, Stun, Taunt, To Hit Debuff

Schedule B

  • Range, Defense Buff, Resist Damage, To Hit Buff

Schedule C

  • Interrupt

Schedule D

  • Knockback

Retired Aspects

There are currently three enhancements that have been retired. They are:

  • Cone Range enhancements, whose functionality is now within the Range enhancements,
  • Endurance Drain enhancements, whose functionality is now within the Endurance Modification enhancements, and
  • Endurance Recovery enhancements, whose functionality is now within the Endurance Modification enhancements

Notes

Respec

Combining

Links

CuppaJo

Enhancement Disambiguation page with links to other Enhancement articles

Official Forum post on [Enhancment Diversification]