Super Strength

Overview

Super Strength is a Tanker secondary power set in City of Heroes and a Brute primary power set in City of Villains. Its secondary effect is a variety of knockdown, disorientation and holding.

Power Tables

Brute

The Super Strength powerset is available as a primary powerset for Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Jab	1	Minor DMG(Smash), Minor Disorient
Punch	1	Moderate DMG(Smash), Knockback
Taunt	2	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Haymaker	6
Hand Clap	8	PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Knockback
Knockout Blow	12	Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Hold
Rage	18
Hurl	26
Foot Stomp	32

Tanker

The Super Strength powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Tankers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Jab	1	Minor DMG(Smash), Minor Disorient
Punch	2	Moderate DMG(Smash), Knockback
Taunt	4	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Haymaker	10
Hand Clap	16	PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Knockback
Knockout Blow	20	Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Hold
Rage	28
Hurl	35
Foot Stomp	38

Powers

Jab

A quick jab that deals minor damage, but has a chance of Disorienting the target, especially if coupled with other attacks. Damage: Minor, Recharge: Very Fast

Minimum Level: 1 (Brute)

Effects:       Melee
               Minor DMG(Smash)
               Minor Disorient

Enhancements:  Enhance Taunt
               Reduce Endurance Cost
               Enhance Disorient
               Enhance Recharge Speed
               Enhance Damage
               Enhance Accuracy

Punch

Your Super Strength Punch can deal a moderate amount of damage, but most of all can knock your opponent off his feet, unable to attack again until he stands up. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Fast

Minimum Level: 1 (Brute)

Effects:       Melee
               Moderate DMG(Smash)
               Knockback

Enhancements:  Enhance Taunt
               Reduce Endurance Cost
               Enhance Recharge Speed
               Enhance KnockBack
               Enhance Damage
               Enhance Accuracy

Haymaker

A slow but devastating attack, the Haymaker has a great chance of knocking your opponents down.Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate

Hand Clap

You can clap your hands together with such force that you create a deafening shockwave.

Minimum Level: 6 (Brute)

Effects:       PBAoE
               Foe Disorient, Knockback

Knockout Blow

You can perform a Knockout Blow on your opponent. This punch does Superior damage, and has a great chance of Holding your target. Damage: Extreme, Recharge: Slow

Minimum Level: 8 (Brute)

Effects:       Melee
               Extreme DMG(Smash)
               Foe Hold

Enhancements:  Enhance Hold
               Enhance Taunt
               Reduce Endurance Cost
               Enhance Recharge Speed
               Enhance KnockBack
               Enhance Damage
               Enhance Accuracy

It also almost always knocks them into the air.

Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. Recharge: Fast

Rage

An unconscious Rage overcomes you, sending you into a berserker fury. While Raging, your damage and Accuracy is dramatically increased. However, when your Rage subsides, you are left with reduced Defense, drained of some of your Endurance, and unable to attack for a short while. Recharge: Very Long

Hurl

You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back and even drop them out of the air if they are flying. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate

Tear a hunk of concrete out of the ground and throw it at the enemy. This takes a while, so stick to your other powers in melee.

Foot Stomp

Using your superior leg strength, you can Stomp your foot to the ground, quaking theearth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Slow

External Links

• Super Strength for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Super Strength for Tankers at City of Data v2.0