Force Field

Overview

Force Field is one of the power sets. It is a primary powerset for Defenders and a secondary powerset for Controllers and Masterminds. Controllers and Template:UnlockMastermind

The Force Field powers give you the ability to create shells of energy that protect yourself and your allies from various forms of damage and harm. Force Fields do not reduce damage, but reduced your allies chance of getting hit in the first place.

Power Tables

Defender, Controller

The Force Field powerset is available as a primary set for Defenders and a secondary powerset for Controllers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
Personal Force Field	1	1	Toggle: Self +DEF(All), +Res(All)
Deflection Shield	1	2	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Smash, Lethal, Melee), +Res(Toxic)
Force Bolt	2	4	Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Insulation Shield	6	10	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Ranged, AoE), +Res(End Drain)
Detention Field	8	16	Ranged, Foe Capture(Special)
Dispersion Bubble	12	20	Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Res(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient), +DEF(All)
Repulsion Field	18	28	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Knockback
Repulsion Bomb	26	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockdown
Force Bubble	32	38	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Repel, Knockdown

Mastermind

The Force Field powerset is also available as a secondary set for Masterminds, with some minor differences. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Force Bolt	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Deflection Shield	2	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Smash, Lethal, Melee), +Res(Toxic)
Insulation Shield	4	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Ally +DEF(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Ranged, AoE), +Res(End Drain)
Detention Field	10	Ranged, Foe Capture(Special)
Personal Force Field	16	Toggle: Self +Def(All), +Res(All)
Dispersion Bubble	20	Toggle: PBAoE, Team +Res(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient), +DEF(All)
Repulsion Field	28	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Knockback
Repulsion Bomb	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockback
Force Bubble	38	Toggle: PBAoE, Foe Repel, Knockdown

Powers

The following are powers in the Force Field powerset.

Deflection Shield

Dramatically protects an ally from smashing, lethal and all melee attacks for a limited time. Also reduces toxic damage. You cannot stack multiple Deflection Shields on the same target; however, the shield can be improved by another ally using the same power. Can also be used in conjunction with your Insulation Shield. You cannot use this power on yourself.

Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Defender) 2 (Controller) 2 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Ally +Defense(Smashing, Lethal, Melee), +Resistance(Toxic) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Detention Field

Encases a targeted foe in a Detention Force Field. The captured target cannot be harmed, is Immobilized, and cannot attack or aid his allies. The target can, however, use powers on himself.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Defender) 16 (Controller) 10 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged Foe Capture(Special) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Dispersion Bubble

Creates a large bubble which protects all allies inside. While active, the Dispersion Bubble gives all allies within increased defense against all attack types. The Dispersion Bubble also protects allies from immobilization, disorient, and hold effects.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Defender) 20 (Controller) 20 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Team +Resistance(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient) +Defense(All) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Force Bolt

Discharges a bolt of force that knocks down foes and deals some smashing damage.

Damage Minor (Smashing) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 2 (Defender) 4 (Controller) 1 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Knockback

Force Bubble

Creates a large bubble which protects all allies inside. While active, this power keeps all foes at bay, protecting all allies inside from melee or short ranged attacks. More powerful foes may be able to penetrate the Force Bubble, but may slip and get knocked down and forced back if they try.

Minimum Level 32 (Defender) 38 (Controller) 38 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Repel, Knockdown Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Insulation Shield

Dramatically protects an ally from fire, cold, energy, negative energy, ranged and area of effect attacks for a limited time. The Insulation also protects the target from endurance draining effects. You cannot stack multiple Insulation Shields on the same target; however, the shield can be improved by another ally using the same power. Can also be used in conjunction with your Deflection Shield. You cannot use this power on yourself.

Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 6 (Defender) 10 (Controller) 4 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Ally +Defense(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Ranged, Area of Effect), +Resistance(End Drain) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Personal Force Field

The Personal Force Field is almost impenetrable to all attacks, even Psionics and Enemy Teleportation, although attacks from more powerful foes may get through more easily. Personal Force Field will also reduce the damage of any attacks that do get through. The Personal Force Field works both ways; while it is active, you can only use powers that affect yourself. Cannot be used with Rest.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 1 (Defender) 1 (Controller) 16 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(All), Resistance(All) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Repulsion Bomb

Projects an expanding Force Bubble around an ally that knocks down and disorients nearby foes. This power cannot be used on yourself.

Note: The Mastermind version of this power causes Knockback instead of Knockdown at higher character levels.

Damage Moderate (Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 26 (Defender) 35 (Controller) 35 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Disorient, Knockdown Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Stuns Knockback

Repulsion Field

This Toggle power creates a field that violently repels nearby foes. Each villain that is repelled costs you additional endurance.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Defender) 28 (Controller) 28 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Knockback Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Knockback

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 and Defenders since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Masterminds in Issue 6.
• Deflection Shield and Insulation Shield were changed from Single Target to Targeted Area of Affect in Issue 20.5.

External Links

• Force Field for Controllers at City of Data v2.0
• Force Field for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
• Force Field for Masterminds at City of Data v2.0