Dark Armor

Overview

Dark Armor is a standard power set that is a primary set for Tankers and a secondary set for Brutes, Scrappers, Sentinels, and Stalkers.

"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

Brute

The Dark Armor power set is available as a secondary set for Brutes. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Neg, Toxic)
Death Shroud	2	Toggle: PBAoE Minor DoT(Neg)
Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Neg, End Drain)
Obsidian Shield	10	Toggle: Self +Res(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Dark Regeneration	16	PBAoE Minor DMG(Neg), Self +HP
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 -HP
Soul Transfer	38	Self Rez, Special

Scrapper/Tanker

The Dark Armor power set is available as a primary set for Tankers and as a secondary set for Scrappers. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
Death Shroud	1	1	Toggle: PBAoE, Minor DoT(Negative)
Dark Embrace	1	2	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
Murky Cloud	2	4	Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Obsidian Shield	6	10	Toggle: Self +Res(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Dark Regeneration	8	16	PBAoE, Minor DMG(Negative), Self Heal
Cloak of Darkness	12	20	Toggle: Self Stealth, +DEF(All), +Res(Immobilize), +Perception
Cloak of Fear	18	28	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Fear, -ACC
Oppressive Gloom	26	35	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Self -Max Health
Soul Transfer	32	38	Self Rez, Special

Sentinel

The Dark Armor power set is available as a secondary set for Sentinels. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
Tenebrous Regeneration	2	Auto: Self +Regen
Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, End Drain)
Obsidian Shield	10	Toggle: Self +Res(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Obscure Sustenance	16	PBAoE Minor DMG(Negative), Self +Regen, +Recovery
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 power set is available as a secondary set for Stalkers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

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) 20 (Sentinel) 12 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +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 (Sentinel) 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 Taunt Effectiveness (Brutes/Tankers only) Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Fear Taunt (Brutes/Tankers only) 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) 1 (Sentinel) 2 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal, Negative, Toxic) Enhancements Enhance Damage Resistance Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate 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 Accurate Healing Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

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 (except Scrapper) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Taunt (except Scrapper) Universal 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 Set Categories Defense

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

Obscure Sustenance

You can tap the dark essence of the Netherworld to drain a small amount of life essence from a nearby enemy, thus increasing your regeneration rate.

Damage Minor (Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 16 (Sentinel) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Self +Regen, +Recovery Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Heal Enhance Endurance Modification Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Healing/Absorb Endurance Modification Accurate Healing

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) 10 (Sentinel) 16 (Stalker) 6 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear) Enhancements Enhance Damage Resistance Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate 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 (Sentinel) 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 Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brutes/Tankers only) Set Categories Stuns Taunt (Brutes/Tankers only)

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 60 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 (Sentinel) 38 (Stalker) 32 (Tanker) Effects Self Resurrect, Special Enhancements Enhance Damage Enhance Endurance Modification Enhance Heal Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Endurance Modification Healing/Absorb Stuns Universal Damage

Tenebrous Regeneration

Tenebrous forces from the Netherworld sustain your body, increasing regeneration rate, in addition to protecting you from immobilization effects. This power is always on and cost no endurance.

Minimum Level 2 (Sentinel) Effects Auto: Self +Regeneration Enhancements Enhance Heal Set Categories Healing/Absorb

Historical

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

• This set has been in the game for Scrappers since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Brutes in Issue 6.
• This set was proliferated to Stalkers in Issue 7.
• This set was proliferated to Tankers in Issue 12.
• This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.

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 Sentinels 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