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== Overview ==
[[File:Incarnate Alpha Blank.png]]
'''Alpha Slot Abilities''' are universal enhancements placed in the [[Alpha Slot]] of the [[Incarnate System]]. The Alpha Slot Abilities apply to all of your powers which would accept an enhancement of that type. Each tree begins with a Common Boost ability which can then be upgraded into the Uncommon Core Boost or Radial Boost variants, available as of [[Issue 19]]. Further upgrades include the Rare Revamps and Very Rare Paragon variants which will be coming out later.

== Alpha Ability Details ==
=== Universal Enhancements ===
The Alpha Slot Incarnate Abilities give their aspect enhancement to every power that a character has that can utilize it. A power can utilize it if it slots the same type of basic enhancement. For instance, if a character has a Alpha ability that reduces endurance costs, then every power that can take an Endurance Discount Enhancement would utilize the Alpha's endurance discount, too. 

If a character has an Alpha Ability that increases Fear duration, then [[Dark Melee#Touch of Fear|Touch of Fear]] would be increased, but [[Energy Blast#Power Bolt|Power Bolt]] would not, since it does not have Fear.

If a power cannot slot a certain enhancement (such as [[Recharge]] in [[Fortunata Teamwork#Mind Link|Mind Link]]), the boost does not apply to that power.

Powers can be enhanced by more than one aspect if they are applicable; [[Electric Control#Electric Fence|Electric Fence]] can benefit from Musculature's Alpha Slot primary aspect, Damage, and also the Immobilize and Endurance Modification aspects.

Abilities come in four rarity levels. The higher the rarity level, the more [[Incarnate Component]]s are needed to create them. Components to create them are gathered through defeating enemies, [[Task Force]]s/[[Strike Force]]s, and most other activities.

{| class="wikitable"
! Common
| &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|C|Cardiac}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|C|Musculature}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|C|Nerve}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|C|Spiritual}} &nbsp;
|-
! Uncommon
| &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|U|Cardiac}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|U|Musculature}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|U|Nerve}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|U|Spiritual}} &nbsp;
|-
! Rare
| &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|R|Cardiac}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|R|Musculature}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|R|Nerve}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|R|Spiritual}} &nbsp;
|-
! Very Rare
| &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|VR|Cardiac}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|VR|Musculature}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|VR|Nerve}} &nbsp; {{BoostRarity|VR|Spiritual}} &nbsp;
|}

Part of the bonuses given by Alpha slotted abilities bypass [[Enhancement Diversification]], even if a character's power is slotted to the final threshold. Depending on rarity, the Alpha enhancements will bypass [[ED]] with anywhere from one-sixth to two-thirds of the Alpha enhancement.

To calculate the total enhancement value use the following method:
# Add up the values of all enhancements in the power plus the portion of the Alpha Enhancement that is affected by ED.
# Apply ED to this value.
# Add the portion of the Alpha Enhancement that is not affected by ED for the total enhancement value.

=== Examples ===
'''Example 1:''' A character's power slotted with three [[Recharge]] [[Enhancements#Single-Origin Enhancements|Single-Origin Enhancements]] will have 99.9% increased attack rate pre-ED which becomes approximately 94.9% once ED is applied without the Alpha Slot.
*Slotting a common Spiritual Alpha Slot ability (33% increased attack rate) ignores ED for {{frac|1|6}} of its effects but ED is still applied to the remaining {{frac|5|6}}. The power therefore has a total ED affected enhancement value of 99.9% + {{frac|5|6}} * 33% = 127.4% which after ED is approximately 99.1%. The remaining {{frac|1|6}} of the Alpha Slot's enhancement is added to this giving a final enhancement value of 99.1% + {{frac|1|6}} * 33% = 104.6%
*Slotting a very rare Spiritual Alpha Slot ability (45% attack rate, stun, and healing) ignores ED for {{frac|2|3}} of its effects but ED is still applied to the remaining {{frac|1|3}}. The power therefore has a total ED affected enhancement value of 99.9% + {{frac|1|3}} * 45% = 114.9% which after ED is approximately 97.2%. The remaining {{frac|2|3}} of the Alpha Slot's enhancement is added to this giving a final enhancement value of 97.2% + {{frac|2|3}} * 45% = 127.2%

'''Example 2:''' A character's power slotted with 2 [[Recharge]] [[Enhancements#Single-Origin Enhancements|Single-Origin Enhancements]] will have 66.6% increased attack rate which since it is less than 70% is not affected by ED so remains at 66.6%.
*Slotting a common Spiritual Alpha Slot ability (33% increased attack rate) ignores ED for {{frac|1|6}} of its effects but ED is still applied to the remaining {{frac|5|6}}. The power therefore has a total ED affected enhancement value of 66.6% + {{frac|5|6}} * 33% = 94.1% which, since it is greater than 70% is affected by ED resulting in approximately 90.9% post-ED. The remaining {{frac|1|6}} of the Alpha Slot's enhancement is added to this giving a final enhancement value of 90.9% + {{frac|1|6}} * 33% = 96.4%
*Slotting a very rare Spiritual Alpha Slot ability (45% attack rate, stun, and healing) ignores ED for {{frac|2|3}} of its effects but ED is still applied to the remaining {{frac|1|3}}. The power therefore has a total ED affected enhancement value of 66.6% + {{frac|1|3}} * 45% = 81.6% which, since it is greater than 70% is affected by ED resulting in approximately 80.4% post-ED. The remaining {{frac|2|3}} of the Alpha Slot's enhancement is added to this giving a final enhancement value of 80.4% + {{frac|2|3}} * 45% = 110.4%

=== Level Shift ===
Rare and very rare Alpha Slot abilities apply a level shift, which effectively increases the character's combat level.

== Alpha Ability Types ==
=== [[File:Incarnate Alpha Cardiac Common.png|24px|Cardiac Common]] Cardiac ===
Cardiac primarily deals with reducing [[Endurance]] costs. Cardiac also increases [[Range]], [[Damage Resistance]] and some [[Status Effect]] durations. The types and amounts of each type depend on what is slotted. ''Hover over icons for more details.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width="100%"
! width="10%" | &nbsp; !! width="10%" | [[Cardiac Boost|Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Cardiac Core Boost|Core Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Cardiac Radial Boost|Radial Boost]] !! width="10%" | Total Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Total Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Core Paragon !! width="10%" | Radial Paragon
|-
! Rarity
| {{BoostRarity|C|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Cardiac}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Cardiac}}
|-
! Primary
| {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Cost|amt=33}}
|-
! Secondary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Range|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage Resistance|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Range|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Range|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Damage Resistance|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage Resistance|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Range|amt=10}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage Resistance|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Range|amt=10}} || {{BoostType|type=Range|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Damage Resistance|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Range|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Damage Resistance|amt=20}}
|-
! Tertiary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Fear Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Sleep Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Fear Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Sleep Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Intangibility Duration|amt=33}}
|-
! ED Bypass
| {{FracImg|one-sixth}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}}
|-
! Level Shift
| {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}}
|}

=== [[File:Incarnate Alpha Musculature Common.png|24px|Musculature Common]] Musculature ===
Musculature primarily deals with increasing [[Damage]].  It also modifies Immobilization Duration, Defense Debuff, Endurance Modification, ToHit Debuff and Run Speed. The types and amounts of each type depend on what is slotted. ''Hover over icons for more details.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width="100%"
! width="10%" | &nbsp; !! width="10%" | [[Musculature Boost|Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Musculature Core Boost|Core Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Musculature Radial Boost|Radial Boost]] !! width="10%" | Total Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Total Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Core Paragon !! width="10%" | Radial Paragon
|-
! Rarity
| {{BoostRarity|C|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Musculature}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Musculature}}
|-
! Primary
| {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Damage|amt=33}}
|-
! Secondary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Defense DeBuff|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense DeBuff|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Defense DeBuff|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=16.5}} || {{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense DeBuff|amt=16.5}} || {{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=45}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense DeBuff|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Immobilization Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense DeBuff|amt=33}}
|-
! Tertiary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Modification|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=ToHit DeBuffs|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Endurance Modification|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Running Speed|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=ToHit DeBuffs|amt=20}}
|-
! ED Bypass
| {{FracImg|one-sixth}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}}
|-
! Level Shift
| {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}}
|}

=== [[File:Incarnate Alpha Nerve Common.png|24px|Nerve Common]] Nerve ===
Nerve primarily deals with increasing [[Accuracy]].  It can also increase Hold Duration, Defence Buff, Confuse Duration, Taunt and Fly Speed. The types and amounts of each type depend on what is slotted. ''Hover over icons for more details.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width="100%"
! width="10%" | &nbsp; !! width="10%" | [[Nerve Boost|Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Nerve Core Boost|Core Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Nerve Radial Boost|Radial Boost]] !! width="10%" | Total Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Total Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Core Paragon !! width="10%" | Radial Paragon
|-
! Rarity
| {{BoostRarity|C|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Nerve}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Nerve}}
|-
! Primary
| {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Accuracy|amt=33}}
|-
! Secondary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Defense Buff|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense Buff|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Defense Buff|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=16.5}} || {{BoostType|type=Defense Buff|amt=20}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=16.5}} || {{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense Buff|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=Hold Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Defense Buff|amt=20}}
|-
! Tertiary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Taunt Effectiveness|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Confusion Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Taunt Effectiveness|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Confusion Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Flight Speed|amt=33}}
|-
! ED Bypass
| {{FracImg|one-sixth}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}}
|-
! Level Shift
| {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}}
|}

=== [[File:Incarnate Alpha Spiritual Common.png|24px|Spiritual Common]] Spiritual ===
Spiritual primarily deals with increasing [[Recharge]] Rate.  It can also increase Stun Duration, Healing, ToHit Buff, Slow Movement and Jump. The types and amounts of each type depend on what is slotted. ''Hover over icons for more details.''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width="100%"
! width="10%" | &nbsp; !! width="10%" | [[Spiritual Boost|Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Spiritual Core Boost|Core Boost]] !! width="10%" | [[Spiritual Radial Boost|Radial Boost]] !! width="10%" | Total Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Core Revamp !! width="10%" | Partial Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Total Radial Revamp !! width="10%" | Core Paragon !! width="10%" | Radial Paragon
|-
! Rarity
| {{BoostRarity|C|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|U|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|R|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Spiritual}} || {{BoostRarity|VR|Spiritual}}
|-
! Primary
| {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=45}} || {{BoostType|type=Attack Rate|amt=33}}
|-
! Secondary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Heal|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Heal|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Heal|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=16.5}} || {{BoostType|type=Heal|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=16.5}} || {{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Heal|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=Disorient Duration|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Heal|amt=33}}
|-
! Tertiary
| {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Slow powers|amt=33}} || {{BoostType|type=ToHit Buffs|amt=20}} || {{BoostType|type=none}} || {{BoostType|type=Slow powers|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=Jump|amt=33}}<br />{{BoostType|type=ToHit Buffs|amt=20}}
|-
! ED Bypass
| {{FracImg|one-sixth}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-third}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|one-half}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}} || {{FracImg|two-thirds}}
|-
! Level Shift
| {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|No}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}} || {{Checkmark|Yes}}
|}

== See Also ==
*[[Incarnate System]]
*[[Alpha Slot]]
*[[Incarnate Shard]]
*[[Incarnate Component]]

== External Links ==
* [http://goingrogue.na.cityofheroes.com/en/game-info/incarnates/lore.html Incarnate Lore] on [http://www.cityofheroes.com cityofheroes.com]
* [http://goingrogue.na.cityofheroes.com/en/game-info/incarnates/alpha-slot.html Alpha Slot details] on [http://www.cityofheroes.com cityofheroes.com]

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