Demon Summoning

Overview

Demon Summoning is a primary powerset for Masterminds that was announced[1] for Going Rogue.

The Demon Summoning power set imbues Masterminds the ability to tap into the abyss and conjure seven different types of elemental demons, each with its own unique themed attacks. Demon Summoning lets a Mastermind wade into the thick of the fight with elemental demon henchmen instead of hanging back and attacking at range. Demon Summoning is a primary power choice for Masterminds and is the power set of choice for Desdemona, one of the City of Heroes Going Rogue™ signature characters.

The hellfire whip and the seven elemental demons--Fiery Demonling, Cold Demonling, Hellfire Demonling, Ember Demon, Hellfire Gargoyle, Demon Prince, and Living Hellfire--are what sets Demon Summoning apart from other Mastermind primary power sets. The hellfire whip, dealing fire and toxic damage, reduces its target's resistance with searing, torturous hellfire. Unlike typical Mastermind attacks, hellfire whip attacks (except Corruption) have a much shorter range. Crack Whip and Lash with a hellfire whip have a longer range than melee attacks, but much shorter range than ranged attacks. The fire-, cold-, and hellfire-based attacks of the demons provide a variety of secondary effects.

Power Table

The Demon Summoning powerset is available as a primary set for Masterminds. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
File:Demonsummoning corruption.pngCorruption	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Fire), Foe DoT(Toxic), -Res
File:Demonsummoning summondemonlings.pngSummon Demonlings	1	Summon Demonlings
File:Demonsummoning lash.pngLash	2	Close, High DMG(Fire), Foe -Res, Knockdown, Minor DoT(Toxic)
File:Demonsummoning enchantdemon.pngEnchant Demon	6	Ranged, Enchant Demon Henchmen
File:Demonsummoning crackwhip.pngCrack Whip	8	Short Ranged (Cone), High DMG(Fire), Foe -Res, Knockdown, DoT(Toxic)
File:Demonsummoning summondemons.pngSummon Demons	12	Summon Demons
File:Demonsummoning hellonearth.pngHell on Earth	18	Ranged, Pet +Dmg, +To Hit, Summon Living Hellfire
File:Demonsummoning summondemonprince.pngSummon Demon Prince	26	Summon Demon Prince
File:Demonsummoning abyssalempowerment.pngAbyssal Empowerment	32	Ranged, Empower Demon Henchmen

Powers

The following are powers in the Demon Summoning powerset.

File:Demonsummoning abyssalempowerment.png Abyssal Empowerment

description not yet available

Recharge Medium Minimum Level 32 (Mastermind) Effects Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

File:Demonsummoning corruption.png Corruption

description not yet available

Damage Recharge Minimum Level 1 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged, Minor DMG(Fire) Foe DoT(Toxic) -Res Enhancements Set Categories

File:Demonsummoning crackwhip.png Crack Whip

description not yet available

Damage Recharge Minimum Level 8 (Mastermind) Effects Enhancements Set Categories

File:Demonsummoning enchantdemon.png Enchant Demon

description not yet available

Recharge Medium Minimum Level 6 (Mastermind) Effects Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

File:Demonsummoning hellonearth.png Hell on Earth

description not yet available

Recharge Minimum Level 18 (Mastermind) Effects Enhancements Set Categories

File:Demonsummoning lash.png Lash

description not yet available

Damage Recharge Minimum Level 2 (Mastermind) Effects Enhancements Set Categories

File:Demonsummoning summondemonprince.png Summon Demon Prince

description not yet available

Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 26 (Mastermind) Effects Summon Demon Prince Basic Powers Equip Powers Upgrade Powers Enhancements Set Categories Pet Damage Slow Movement

File:Demonsummoning summondemonlings.png Summon Demonlings

description not yet available

Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 1 (Mastermind) Effects Summon Demonlings Basic Powers Equip Powers Upgrade Powers Enhancements Enhance Slow Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Damage Enhance Accuracy Set Categories Pet Damage Slow Movement

File:Demonsummoning summondemons.png Summon Demons

description not yet available

Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 12 (Mastermind) Effects Summon Demons Basic Powers Equip Powers Upgrade Powers Enhancements Enhance Damage Resistance Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Heal Enhance Damage Enhance Accuracy Set Categories Pet Damage Knockback Resist Damage Healing/Absorb

Details

File:ZzDemonSummoning.jpg

HeroCon Preview

Taken from the HeroCon information thread on the Official Forums

Your personal weapon is a Fire Whip.

Your pets' tails will sway.

The pets all have the same general look: Red, demonic, with skeleton masks/heads.

History

In a forum post, Back Alley Brawler mentioned a "customizable Hellfire Whip" in a reference to the set. At HeroCon, concept art seemed to support this comment.

In an MMORPG interview, it was announced that pre-purchasing Going Rogue allows early access to Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning.

External Links

• HeroCon information thread
• MMORPG.com announcement
• YouTube Video (starts at 1:32)
• Official Info (Lists the powers by name!)
• Official Preview Video