Soul Mastery

Overview

Soul Mastery is one of the Patron Power Pools.

Ghost Widow will teach you how to corrupt and utilize souls of the dead to damage and hinder your enemies.

Power Tables

The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Arachnos Soldier / Arachnos Widow

Power	Level	Effect
Gloom	35	Ranged, High DoT(Neg), Foe -ACC
Soul Tentacles	35	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe Immob
Dark Obliteration	38	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -ACC
Darkest Night	41	Toggle: Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -DMG, -To-Hit
Summon Widow	44	Summon Blood Widow: Melee Moderate DMG(Lethal)

Blaster / Mastermind

Power	Level	Effect
Night Fall	35	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -ACC
Dark Embrace	35	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Neg, Toxic)
Oppressive Gloom	38	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Self -HP
Soul Tentacles	41	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe Immob
Soul Storm	44	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Neg), Foe Hold

Brute / Tanker

Power	Level	Effect
Gloom	35	Ranged, High DoT(Neg), Foe -ACC
Soul Tentacles	35	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe Immob
Darkest Night	38	Toggle: Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -DMG, -To-Hit
Dark Obliteration	41	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -ACC
Summon Widow	44	Summon Blood Widow: Melee Moderate DMG(Lethal)

Controller / Dominator

Power	Level	Effect
Dark Consumption	35	PBAoE Moderate DMG(Neg), Self +End
Dark Embrace	35	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Neg, Toxic)
Dark Obliteration	38	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -ACC
Soul Drain	41	PBAoE Moderate DMG(Neg), Self +DMG, +ACC
Summon Seer	44	Summon Fortunata Seer: Ranged Moderate DMG(Psionic)

Corruptor / Defender

Power	Level	Effect
Soul Drain	35	PBAoE Moderate DMG(Neg), Self +DMG, +ACC
Dark Embrace	35	Toggle: Self +Res(Smash, Lethal, Neg, Toxic)
Power Boost	38	Self +Special
Soul Storm	41	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Neg), Foe Hold
Summon Mistress	44	Summon Fortunata Mistress: Ranged Moderate DMG(Psionic)

Scrapper / Stalker

Power	Level	Effect
Dark Blast	35	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -ACC
Moonbeam	35	Sniper, Superior DMG(Neg), Foe -ACC
Shadow Meld	38	Self: +Def(All)
Soul Storm	41	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Neg), Foe Hold
Summon Widow	44	Summon Night Widow: Melee Moderate DMG(Lethal)

Sentinel

Power	Level	Effect
Midnight Grasp	35	Melee, Superior DMG(Neg), Foe Immob, -To-Hit
Soul Tentacles	35	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe Immob
Soul Storm	38	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Neg), Foe Hold
Darkest Night	41	Toggle: Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -DMG, -To-Hit
Summon Mistress	44	Summon Fortunata Mistress: Ranged Moderate DMG(Psi)

Powers

The following are powers in the Soul Mastery powerset.

Dark Blast

A long range blast of dark energy. Deals moderate Negative Energy damage and reduces the target's Accuracy.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 35 (Scrapper) 35 (Stalker) Effects Ranged Foe -Accuracy Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Ranged Damage ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff Universal Damage

Dark Consumption

The dark power of the Netherworld allows you to tap the essence of your foe's soul and transfer it to yourself. This will drain Hit Points of your enemy and add to your Endurance.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 35 (Controller) 35 (Dominator) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Self +Endurance Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Endurance Modification Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Endurance Modification Universal Damage

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 35 (Blaster) 35 (Controller) 35 (Corruptor) 35 (Defender) 35 (Dominator) 35 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal, Negative, Toxic) Enhancements Enhance Damage Resistance Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Resist Damage

Dark Obliteration

You hurl a large blast of negative energy that violently explodes on impact, exposing the dark power of the Netherworld to all foes near the target. Dark Obliteration can reduce the Accuracy of all affected targets. You must meet the following requirements before selecting this power:

Arachnos Soldiers/Arachnos Widows: Gloom or Soul Tentacles (Level 38)

Brutes/Tankers: Gloom or Soul Tentacles (Level 41)

Controllers/Dominators: Dark Consumption or Dark Embrace (Level 38)

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 38 (Arachnos Soldier) 38 (Arachnos Widow) 41 (Brute) 38 (Controller) 38 (Dominator) 41 (Tanker) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe -Accuracy Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff Universal Damage

Darkest Night

While active, you channel Negative Energy onto a targeted foe. Darkest Night decreases the damage potential and chance to hit of the target, and all foes nearby, as long as you keep the power active. You must be level 41 (level 38 for Brutes/Tankers) and have Gloom or Soul Tentacles before selecting this power.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 41 (Arachnos Soldier) 41 (Arachnos Widow) 38 (Brute) 41 (Sentinel) 38 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Ranged(Targeted Area of Effect) Foe -Damage, -To-Hit Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories ToHit Debuff

Gloom

Gloom slowly drains a target of life, while reducing his Accuracy. Slower than Dark Blast, but deals more damage over time.

Damage High Damage over Time(Negative) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 35 (Arachnos Soldier) 35 (Arachnos Widow) 35 (Brute) 35 (Tanker) Effects Ranged Foe -Accuracy Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Ranged Damage ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff Universal Damage

Midnight Grasp

Mastery over the forces of the Netherworld allows you to create dark tentacles that can Immobilize a foe, reduce their chance to hit and continuously drain their life force.

Damage Superior Damage over Time(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Sentinel) Effects Melee Foe Immobilize, -To Hit Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Melee Damage Immobilize ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff Universal Damage

Moonbeam

An extremely long range and accurate beam of Negative Energy that deals tremendous damage and reduces the target's Accuracy. This is a sniper attack, and like most sniper attacks, is best fired from a distance as it can be interrupted. If you are engaged in battle this attack becomes instant-cast. If you are not engaged, it will do bonus damage.

Damage Superior(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Scrapper) 35 (Stalker) Effects Sniper Foe -Accuracy Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Ranged Damage Sniper Attacks ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff Universal Damage

Night Fall

Unleashes a cone shaped burst of particles from the Netherworld. All targets within the modest range of this power take Negative Energy damage and have a reduced accuracy.

Damage Moderate Damage Over Time(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Blaster) 35 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe -Accuracy Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage ToHit Debuff Accurate ToHit Debuff Universal 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. You must be level 38 and have Night Fall or Dark Embrace before selecting this power.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 38 (Blaster) 38 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Disorient Self -Hit Points Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Stuns

Power Boost

Greatly boosts the secondary effects of your powers. Your powers' effects like heals, defense buffs, endurance drains, disorients, holds, immobilizes, knockbacks and more, are all improved. The effects of Power Boost last a short while, and only the next couple of attacks will be boosted. You must be level 38 and have Soul Drain or Dark Embrace before selecting this power.

Editor's Note:

This power improves the strength of your Heals, Endurance drains and gifts, Runspeed powers, Flight powers, Defense buffs and debuffs, and ToHit buffs and debuffs, as well as the duration of your Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Immobilize, Fear, and Confuse status effects. It does not increase the strength of your Knockback effects. That part of the power description is outdated.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 38 (Corruptor) 38 (Defender) Effects Self +Special Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Shadow Meld

Your mastery over the shadows allows you to become a living shadow entity for a short time, increasing your defense to all attacks. You must be level 38 and have Dark Blast or Moonbeam before selecting this power.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 38 (Scrapper) 38 (Stalker) Effects Self +Defense(All) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Soul Drain

Using this power, you can drain the essence of all nearby foes' souls, thus increasing your own strength. Each affected foe will lose some Hit Points and add to your Damage and Accuracy. You must be level 41 and have Dark Consumption or Dark Embrace before selecting this power (Controllers/Dominators only).

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 41 (Controller) 35 (Corruptor) 35 (Defender) 41 (Dominator) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Self +Damage, +Accuracy Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories Melee AoE Damage To Hit Buff Universal Damage

Soul Storm

Like Ghost Widow, you can summon the souls of your victims to do your bidding. Soul Storm enraptures a single target, holding them while their life-force is drained from their body. You must meet the following requirements before selecting this power:

Blasters/Masterminds: Two other Soul Mastery powers (Level 44)

Corruptors/Defenders: Soul Drain or Dark Embrace (Level 41)

Scrappers/Stalkers: Dark Blast or Moonbeam (Level 41)

Sentinels: Midnight Grasp or Soul Tentacles (Level 38)

Editor's Note:

You cannot get Critical strikes using this power, though it still enables your other attacks to Critical.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 44 (Blaster) 41 (Corruptor) 41 (Defender) 44 (Mastermind) 41 (Scrapper) 38 (Sentinel) 41 (Stalker) Effects Ranged Foe Hold Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Holds Universal Damage

Soul Tentacles

You can create a cone-shaped rift to the Netherworld that allows the souls of the damned to slip into our reality. These Soul Tentacles will snare all foes within range, Immobilizing them while they drain their life. You must be level 41 and have Night Fall or Dark Embrace before selecting this power (Blasters/Masterminds only).

Damage Moderate Damage Over Time(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Arachnos Soldier) 35 (Arachnos Widow) 41 (Blaster) 35 (Brute) 41 (Mastermind) 35 (Sentinel) 35 (Tanker) Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe Immobilize Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Immobilize Universal Damage

Summon Mistress

Ghost Widow has assigned a Fortunata Mistress for you to command. Arguably, the most powerful of the Fortunatas, these rare few have mastered numerous psychic abilities and have risen to the top of Lord Recluse's beautiful Black Widows. Your access to this Fortunata is very limited. You can only summon her once every 15 minutes and she will leave after 4 minutes, or if you exit a zone or mission. You must be level 44 and have two other Soul Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

The Fortunata Mistress is resistant to Psychic damage, along with some mez resistance to Stun, Sleep, Immobilize and Hold. She also has positional defenses, along with defense to Psychic damage. She prefers ranged combat.

Powers

Psychic Wail (Melee, PBAoE, Psychic, +chance for Stun, -Recharge)

Scramble Thoughts (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, Stun)

Subdue (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, Immobilize, -Recharge)

Telekinetic Blast (Ranged, Single Target, Smash, Psychic, Knockback)

Will Domination (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, Sleep)

Mental Training (Auto, Self +Res (Psychic, Stun, Sleep, Immobilize, Hold), Self +Def (Melee, Ranged, AoE, Psychic), Self +ToHit)

Self Destruct (after 240 seconds)

Damage Moderate(Psionic) Recharge Extremely Long Minimum Level 44 (Corruptor) 44 (Defender) 44 (Sentinel) Effects Summon Fortunata Mistress: Ranged Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Sleep Duration Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Knockback Universal Damage

Summon Seer

Ghost Widow has assigned a Fortunata Seer for you to command. Fortunata Seers can glimpse moments into the future. They use this ability to increase the Perception of their teammate. Your access to this Fortunata Seer is very limited. You can only summon her once every 15 minutes and she will leave after 4 minutes, or if you exit a zone or mission. You must be level 44 and have two other Soul Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

The Fortunata Seer is resistant to Psychic damage, along with some mez resistance to Stun, Sleep, Immobilize and Hold. She also has positional defenses, along with defense to Psychic damage. She prefers ranged combat.

Powers

Psionic Dart (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, -Recharge)

Mental Blast (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, -Recharge)

Psionic Lance (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, -Recharge)

Subdue (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, Immobilize, -Recharge)

Mind Probe (Melee, Single Target, Psychic, -Recharge)

Mental Training (Auto, Self +Res (Psychic, Stun, Sleep, Immobilize, Hold), Self +Def (Melee, Ranged, AoE, Psychic), Self +ToHit)

Mind Link (Auto, PBAoE +Res(Confuse), +Perception)

Self Destruct (after 240 seconds)

Damage Moderate(Psionic) Recharge Extremely Long Minimum Level 44 (Controller) 44 (Dominator) Effects Summon Fortunata Seer: Ranged Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Universal Damage

Summon Widow

Ghost Widow has assigned a beautiful but deadly Blood Widow (Night Widow for Scrappers/Stalkers) assassin for you to command. Their weapons of choice include wrist retractable mounted razors and darts, all tipped in deadly poison. Your access to this Blood Widow is very limited, and you can only summon her once every 15 minutes and she will leave after 4 minutes, until defeated, or until you leave a zone or mission. You must be level 44 and have two other Soul Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

The Blood/Night Widow is resistant to Psychic damage, along with some mez resistance to Stun, Sleep, Immobilize and Hold. She also has positional defenses, along with defense to Psychic damage. She prefers melee combat.

Powers (Blood Widow)

Lunge (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Slash (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Strike (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Swipe (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Eviscerate (Melee, Cone, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Spin (Melee, PBAoE, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Poison Dart (Ranged, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Regeneration)

Mental Training (Auto, Self +Res (Psychic, Stun, Sleep, Immobilize, Hold), Self +Def (Melee, Ranged, AoE, Psychic), Self +ToHit)

Self Destruct (after 240 seconds)

Powers (Night Widow)

Lunge (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Slash (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Strike (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Swipe (Melee, Single Target, Lethal, DoT(Toxic), -Recharge, -Speed)

Smoke Grenade (Ranged, AoE, -Perception, -To Hit)

Mental Blast (Ranged, Single Target, Psychic, -Recharge)

Mental Training (Auto, Self +Res (Psychic, Stun, Sleep, Immobilize, Hold), Self +Def (Melee, Ranged, AoE, Psychic), Self +ToHit)

Stealth (Auto, Self Stealth, +DEF)

Self Destruct (after 240 seconds)

Damage Moderate(Lethal) Recharge Extremely Long Tankers: Long Minimum Level 44 (Arachnos Soldier) 44 (Arachnos Widow) 44 (Brute) 44 (Scrapper) 44 (Stalker) 44 (Tanker) Effects Summon Blood Widow: Melee Scrappers/Stalkers: Summon Night Widow: Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Debuff (Scrapper/Stalker only) Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets ToHit Debuff (except Arachnos Soldiers/Arachnos Widows) Accurate ToHit Debuff (except Arachnos Soldiers/Arachnos Widows) 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 was added to the game in Issue 7.
• This set was included with the release of Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows in Issue 12.
• Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows were granted access to Darkest Night in Issue 16.
• This set was Proliferated to Hero Archetypes in Issue 18.
• In Issue 21, All Epic Power Pools became accessible at level 35, and the level requirements for the powers were lowered to match.
• This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
• Issue 27, Page 5 lowered the level at which the third power from Ancillary Power Pools unlocked from level 41 to level 38.

External Links

• Soul Mastery for Arachnos Soldiers at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Arachnos Widows at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Controllers at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Dominators at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Masterminds at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
• Soul Mastery for Tankers at City of Data v2.0