Earth Control

Overview

Earth Control is a standard power set that is a primary set for Controllers and Dominators.

"You can control the forces of the Earth. You can manipulate earth and stone to defeat your foes. The crushing force of many Earth Powers can reduce a target's Defense. Being of the Earth, many of these powers need to be performed while on the ground."

Power Table

The Earth Control power set is available as a primary set for Controllers and Dominators. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Stone Prison	1	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Smash), Foe Immob, -DEF, -Fly
Fossilize	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Hold, -DEF
Stone Cages	2	Ranged (AoE), Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -DEF, -Fly
Quicksand	6	Ranged (Location AoE), Foe -DEF, -Fly, -Jump, -SPD
Salt Crystals	8	PBAoE, Foe Sleep, -DEF
Stalagmites	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe Disorient, -DEF
Earthquake	18	Ranged (Location AoE), Foe Knockback, –To-Hit, -DEF
Volcanic Gasses	26	Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Fire), Foe Hold, Special
Animate Stone	32	Summon Golem: Melee, Heavy DMG(Smash)

Powers

Animate Stone

Earth and stone coalesce to form an incredibly tough entity that can attack your foes. The Animated Stone is not alive and is immune to Psionic damage. It is also virtually immune to Sleep, Immobilize, Disorient, and Hold effects. The entity can be healed and buffed like any teammate. Type "/release_pets" in the chat window to release all your pets.

Editor's Note:

Animated Stone takes little damage from all attacks.

Damage Heavy(Smashing) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 32 (Controller) 32 (Dominator) Effects Summon Golem: Melee Animated Stone Powers Hurl Boulder (Ranged, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback, Taunt) Seismic Smash (Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Hold, Taunt) Stone Fist (Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Taunt) Resistance (Auto, Res( S40 L50 F60 C60 E60 N60 P80 T100 ), Res(Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback, Knockup, Repel, Stun), -25% ToHit) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Knockback Universal Damage

Earthquake

Generates a powerful, localized Earthquake. Most foes that pass through the location will fall down. The violent shaking also reduces their chance to hit and Defense.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Controller) 18 (Dominator) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Foe Knockback, -To-Hit, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Defense Debuff Knockback ToHit Debuff

Fossilize

Encases a single target within solid stone. The stone slowly crushes the victim, dealing Smashing damage. The Fossilized victim is held helpless and unable to defend themselves.

Damage Moderate(Smashing) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 1 (Controller) 1 (Dominator) Effects Ranged Foe Hold, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Holds Universal Damage

Quicksand

You can cause the ground to liquefy like Quicksand at a targeted location. Any foes that pass through the Quicksand will become snared, their movement will be dramatically Slowed, and their Defense reduced. Foes trapped in the Quicksand cannot jump or Fly.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Controller) 6 (Dominator) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Foe -Defense, -Fly, -Jump, -Speed Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Slow Movement

Salt Crystals

Attempts to encrust all nearby foes in a Pillar of Salt. The victims will remain encased within salt for quite a while, but will automatically break free if attacked. Affected targets have reduced defense for a while, even if they break free.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Controller) 8 (Dominator) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Sleep, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Sleep Duration Set Categories Sleep

Stalagmites

You can cause Stalagmites to erupt all around an enemy, damaging all nearby foes. The Stalagmites deal minimal Lethal damage, and can Disorient all affected targets for a good while, as well as reduce their Defense. You must be on the ground to activate this power.

Damage Minor(Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Controller) 12 (Dominator) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Disorient, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Stuns Universal Damage

Stone Cages

Immobilizes a group of foes within earthy formations and deals some Smashing damage over time. Slower and less damaging than Stone Prison, but can capture multiple targets. Stone Cages can also reduce a target's Defense.

Damage Minor Damage over Time(Smashing) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 2 (Controller) 2 (Dominator) Effects Ranged (Area of Effect) Foe Immobilize, -Defense, -Fly Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Immobilize Universal Damage

Stone Prison

Immobilizes a single target within an earthy formation and deals some Smashing damage over time. Some more resilient foes may require multiple attacks to Immobilize. Stone Prison can also reduce a target's Defense.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Smashing) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Controller) 1 (Dominator) Effects Ranged Foe Immobilize, -Defense, -Fly Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Immobilize Universal Damage

Volcanic Gasses

You can tap into the geothermal power of the Earth and focus it at a targeted location. Foes that pass near a thermal vent will take minor Fire damage and be overcome by the gasses, leaving them choking and helpless.

Damage Minor Damage Over Time(Fire) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 26 (Controller) 26 (Dominator) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Foe Hold, Special Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Holds Universal Damage

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 Controllers since Issue 0.
• This set was proliferated to Dominators in Issue 12.

External Links

• Earth Control for Controllers at City of Data v2.0
• Earth Control for Dominators at City of Data v2.0