Enhancement Names

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Overview

Each enhancement in City of Heroes is descriptively named. This article gives the names for Training Enhancements, Dual Origin, Single Origin, and Common Invention Enhancements. Of further interest (but not covered in this article) are the names for Invention Origin Enhancement Sets, Special Enhancements, and the Going Rogue Pre-Order Enhancements.

Dual Origin and Single Origin Enhancements are each organized into five categories. Each category has a distinctive border and a descriptive name, as follows.

The 5 categories of Dual Origin Enhancement are: The 5 categories of Single Origin Enhancement are:
  • E origin magic mutation.png Focusing Device - Magic / Mutation
  • E origin natural magic.png Relic - Natural / Magic
  • E origin natural tech.png Gadget - Natural / Technology
  • E origin science tech.png Invention - Science / Technology
  • E origin mutation science.png Genetic Alteration - Mutation / Science
  • E origin mutation.png Secondary Mutation - Mutation
  • E origin magic.png Dimensional Entity - Magic
  • E origin natural.png Technique - Natural
  • E origin tech.png Cybernetics - Technology
  • E origin science.png Experiment - Science

Following, the names for Dual and Single Origin Enhancements are always given in the order as listed above.

Enhancement Aspects

Accuracy

Enhances Accuracy

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Accuracy.png Visor
  • DO Natural Magic Accuracy.png Crowley's Ring
  • DO Natural Technology Accuracy.png Illumination Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Accuracy.png Bioluminescent Filter
  • DO Mutation Science Accuracy.png Genome Alteration Reflex Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Accuracy.png Awakening: Improved Accuracy
  • SO Magic Accuracy.png Insight of Grey
  • SO Natural Accuracy.png Dragon Strike
  • SO Technology Accuracy.png Benedict Tech Adv. Targeting Eye
  • SO Science Accuracy.png Gamma Particle Irradiation

Confusion

Enhances Confuse Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Confusion Duration.png Mask
  • DO Natural Magic Confusion Duration.png Li Tieh Kuai's Band
  • DO Natural Technology Confusion Duration.png Cacophony Projector
  • DO Technology Science Confusion Duration.png Paraxial Modifier
  • DO Mutation Science Confusion Duration.png DNA Resequencing Confuse Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Confusion Duration.png Awakening: Increased Confusion
  • SO Magic Confusion Duration.png Perplexity of Hermes
  • SO Natural Confusion Duration.png Dragon Flurry
  • SO Technology Confusion Duration.png WetWare Eng Vocal Mimicer
  • SO Science Confusion Duration.png Theta Wave Bombardment

Damage

Enhances Damage

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Damage.png Gauntlet
  • DO Natural Magic Damage.png Li Tieh Kuai's Earring
  • DO Natural Technology Damage.png High Explosive Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Damage.png Quantum Balancer
  • DO Mutation Science Damage.png DNA Resequencing Damage Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Damage.png Catalyst: Improved Damage
  • SO Magic Damage.png Fury of Joule
  • SO Natural Damage.png Dragon Rage
  • SO Technology Damage.png Portacio Ind Internal Munitions
  • SO Science Damage.png Xenon Exposure

Defense Buff

Enhances Defense Buffs

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Defense Buff.png Circlet
  • DO Natural Magic Defense Buff.png Nectanebo's Brooch
  • DO Natural Technology Defense Buff.png Defender Projector
  • DO Technology Science Defense Buff.png Interdiffusion Modifier
  • DO Mutation Science Defense Buff.png DNA Resequencing Shield Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Defense Buff.png Catalyst: Defense Extension
  • SO Magic Defense Buff.png Shield of Joule
  • SO Natural Defense Buff.png Dragon Defense
  • SO Technology Defense Buff.png Portacio Ind Synapse bridge
  • SO Science Defense Buff.png Barium Irradiation

Defense DeBuff

Enhances Defense Debuffs

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Defense DeBuff.png Chain
  • DO Natural Magic Defense DeBuff.png Nectanebo's Gloves
  • DO Natural Technology Defense DeBuff.png Adhesive Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Defense DeBuff.png Epidermal Degenerator
  • DO Mutation Science Defense DeBuff.png Genome Alteration Shield Drain

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Defense DeBuff.png Awakening: Defense Degradation
  • SO Magic Defense DeBuff.png Devastation of Joule
  • SO Natural Defense DeBuff.png Back Alley Stunning Hit
  • SO Technology Defense DeBuff.png Portacio Ind Nanodisintegrators
  • SO Science Defense DeBuff.png Radon Irradiation

Endurance Reduction

Reduces Endurance Cost

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Endurance Cost.png Torque
  • DO Natural Magic Endurance Cost.png Li Tieh Kuai's Shard
  • DO Natural Technology Endurance Cost.png Oxygen Device
  • DO Technology Science Endurance Cost.png Metastable Capacitor
  • DO Mutation Science Endurance Cost.png Molecular Bonding Adrenal Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Endurance Cost.png Awakening: Reduced Endurance
  • SO Magic Endurance Cost.png Power of Grey
  • SO Natural Endurance Cost.png Military Encouragement
  • SO Technology Endurance Cost.png WetWare Eng Cyberheart
  • SO Science Endurance Cost.png Boron Exposure

Fear Duration

Enhances Fear Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Fear Duration.png Lenses
  • DO Natural Magic Fear Duration.png Crowley's Wand
  • DO Natural Technology Fear Duration.png Dread Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Fear Duration.png Isotatic Inversion
  • DO Mutation Science Fear Duration.png Genome Alteration Nightmare Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Fear Duration.png Awakening: Increased Fear
  • SO Magic Fear Duration.png Horror of Hermes
  • SO Natural Fear Duration.png Back Alley Intimidation
  • SO Technology Fear Duration.png Benedict Tech Facial Reconstruction
  • SO Science Fear Duration.png Cosmic Ray Exposure

Flight Speed

Enhances Flight Speed

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Flight Speed.png Boots
  • DO Natural Magic Flight Speed.png Li Tieh Kuai's Gem
  • DO Natural Technology Flight Speed.png Ascendance Device
  • DO Technology Science Flight Speed.png Micro Adaptive Flow Control
  • DO Mutation Science Flight Speed.png Genome Alteration Flight Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Flight Speed.png Catalyst: Amplified Flying
  • SO Magic Flight Speed.png Swiftness of Joule
  • SO Natural Flight Speed.png Dragon Flight
  • SO Technology Flight Speed.png WetWare Eng Auxiliary Boosters
  • SO Science Flight Speed.png Ionic Bombardment

Healing/Absorb

Enhances Healing, Max Health Buffs, and Regeneration Buffs and Debuffs

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Heal.png Headband
  • DO Natural Magic Heal.png Li Tieh Kuai's Candle
  • DO Natural Technology Heal.png Medical Device
  • DO Technology Science Heal.png Bioregenerator
  • DO Mutation Science Heal.png Genome Alteration Healing Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Heal.png Catalyst: Amplified Healing
  • SO Magic Heal.png Grace of Joule
  • SO Natural Heal.png Military Healing
  • SO Technology Heal.png Portacio Ind Nanodoctors
  • SO Science Heal.png Polonium Irradiation

Hold Duration

Enhances Hold Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Hold Duration.png Glove
  • DO Natural Magic Hold Duration.png Li Tieh Kuai's Net
  • DO Natural Technology Hold Duration.png Net Projector
  • DO Technology Science Hold Duration.png Bonding Compound
  • DO Mutation Science Hold Duration.png DNA Resequencing Hold Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Hold Duration.png Catalyst: Stasis Amplification
  • SO Magic Hold Duration.png Paralyzation of Joule
  • SO Natural Hold Duration.png Back Alley Paralyzer
  • SO Technology Hold Duration.png Benedict Tech Stasis Regenerator
  • SO Science Hold Duration.png Thallium Exposure

Immobilization Duration

Enhances Immobilization Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Immobilization Duration.png Cuirass
  • DO Natural Magic Immobilization Duration.png Li Tieh Kuai's Lens
  • DO Natural Technology Immobilization Duration.png Entangle Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Immobilization Duration.png Kinetic Inhibitor
  • DO Mutation Science Immobilization Duration.png Molecular Bonding Entangle Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Immobilization Duration.png Catalyst: Increased Immobilization
  • SO Magic Immobilization Duration.png Bands of Hermes
  • SO Natural Immobilization Duration.png Military Immobilization Technique
  • SO Technology Immobilization Duration.png WetWare Eng Neuralparalyzer
  • SO Science Immobilization Duration.png Auroral Particle Bombardment

Interrupt Reduction

Reduces Interrupt Time

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Interrupt Time.png Ring
  • DO Natural Magic Interrupt Time.png Li Tieh Kuai's Sheath
  • DO Natural Technology Interrupt Time.png Chronoenhancer Device
  • DO Technology Science Interrupt Time.png Chronotranstabilizer
  • DO Mutation Science Interrupt Time.png Molecular Bonding Time Manipulation Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Interrupt Time.png Catalyst: Chronometric Manipulation
  • SO Magic Interrupt Time.png Skip of Joule
  • SO Natural Interrupt Time.png Back Alley Abbreviation
  • SO Technology Interrupt Time.png WetWare Eng Accelerator
  • SO Science Interrupt Time.png Thermodynamic Bombardment

Jumping

Enhances Lateral Jumping Speed and Jump Height

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Jump.png Belt
  • DO Natural Magic Jump.png Nectanebo's Phylactery
  • DO Natural Technology Jump.png Hydraulic Device
  • DO Technology Science Jump.png Centripetal Augmenter
  • DO Mutation Science Jump.png Molecular Bonding Jump Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Jump.png Evolution: Improved Jump
  • SO Magic Jump.png Hurdle of Grey
  • SO Natural Jump.png Dragon Leap
  • SO Technology Jump.png Benedict Tech Cyberlegs
  • SO Science Jump.png Butadiene Exposure

Knockback Distance

Enhances Knockdown, Knockback, and Knockup Distance

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation KnockBack Distance.png Vambrace
  • DO Natural Magic KnockBack Distance.png Li Tieh Kuai's Bottle
  • DO Natural Technology KnockBack Distance.png Repulsion Projector
  • DO Technology Science KnockBack Distance.png Kinetic Accelerator
  • DO Mutation Science KnockBack Distance.png DNA Resequencing Knockback Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation KnockBack Distance.png Awakening: Extended Knockback
  • SO Magic KnockBack Distance.png Smite of Hermes
  • SO Natural KnockBack Distance.png Back Alley Bull Rush
  • SO Technology KnockBack Distance.png Benedict Tech Repulsion Field
  • SO Science KnockBack Distance.png Fluorine Research

Range Increase

Enhances Range

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Range.png Helmet
  • DO Natural Magic Range.png Nectanebo's Stone
  • DO Natural Technology Range.png Reach Device
  • DO Technology Science Range.png Magnetic Aspirator
  • DO Mutation Science Range.png Genome Alteration Range Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Range.png Awakening: Extended Range
  • SO Magic Range.png Extension of Joule
  • SO Natural Range.png Military Extension
  • SO Technology Range.png Benedict Tech Telescoping Eye
  • SO Science Range.png Neodymium Irradiation

Recharge Reduction

Reduces Recharge Time

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Attack Rate.png Amulet
  • DO Natural Magic Attack Rate.png Crowley's Incense
  • DO Natural Technology Attack Rate.png Haste Device
  • DO Technology Science Attack Rate.png Mercurial Theorem
  • DO Mutation Science Attack Rate.png Molecular Bonding Charge Rate Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Attack Rate.png Evolution: Reduced Recharge
  • SO Magic Attack Rate.png Renewing of Hermes
  • SO Natural Attack Rate.png Military Speed
  • SO Technology Attack Rate.png WetWare Eng Adrenal Gland Booster
  • SO Science Attack Rate.png Alpha Particle Exposure

Endurance Modification

Enhances Endurance Gifts and Drains, and Recovery Buffs and Debuffs

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Endurance Modification.png Shoulderpiece
  • DO Natural Magic Endurance Modification.png Nectanebo's Work
  • DO Natural Technology Endurance Modification.png Endurance Modification Device
  • DO Technology Science Endurance Modification.png Adrenal Modifier
  • DO Mutation Science Endurance Modification.png Genome Alteration: Endurance Modification

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Endurance Modification.png Awakening: Endurance Modification
  • SO Magic Endurance Modification.png Resolution of Grey
  • SO Natural Endurance Modification.png Dragon Vitality
  • SO Technology Endurance Modification.png WetWare Eng Hyperkinetic Polymer
  • SO Science Endurance Modification.png Impervium Exposure

Resist Damage

Enhances Damage Resistance

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Damage Resistance.png Cord
  • DO Natural Magic Damage Resistance.png Nectanebo's Gourd
  • DO Natural Technology Damage Resistance.png Aegis Device
  • DO Technology Science Damage Resistance.png Composite Epidermal Underlay
  • DO Mutation Science Damage Resistance.png Molecular Bonding Resistance Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Damage Resistance.png Catalyst: Improved Resistance
  • SO Magic Damage Resistance.png Shield of Hermes
  • SO Natural Damage Resistance.png Dragon Scales
  • SO Technology Damage Resistance.png Portacio Ind Subdermal Plating
  • SO Science Damage Resistance.png Argon Experiment

Run Speed Increase

Enhances Running Speed

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Running Speed.png Greaves
  • DO Natural Magic Running Speed.png Li Tieh Kuai's Goblet
  • DO Natural Technology Running Speed.png Acceleration Device
  • DO Technology Science Running Speed.png Transmatrix Bipedal Amplifier
  • DO Mutation Science Running Speed.png Molecular Bonding Run Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Running Speed.png Awakening: Amplified Running
  • SO Magic Running Speed.png Stride of Grey
  • SO Natural Running Speed.png Military Sprint
  • SO Technology Running Speed.png Benedict Tech Cyberhips
  • SO Science Running Speed.png Electromagnetic Wave Bombardment

Sleep Duration

Enhances Sleep Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Sleep Duration.png Helm
  • DO Natural Magic Sleep Duration.png Crowley's Jewel
  • DO Natural Technology Sleep Duration.png Neuralyzer Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Sleep Duration.png Hyperbaric Matrix
  • DO Mutation Science Sleep Duration.png Molecular Bonding NeuroParalysis Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Sleep Duration.png Evolution: Neural Paralysis
  • SO Magic Sleep Duration.png Rest of Hermes
  • SO Natural Sleep Duration.png Back Alley Nerve Strike
  • SO Technology Sleep Duration.png WetWare Eng Neuralyzer
  • SO Science Sleep Duration.png Cesium Exposure

Slow

Enhances Debuffs to Running Speed, Flying Speed, and Lateral Jumping Speed

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Slow powers.png Breastplate
  • DO Natural Magic Slow powers.png Crowley's Bracelet
  • DO Natural Technology Slow powers.png Nullifier Device
  • DO Technology Science Slow powers.png Muscular Atrophier
  • DO Mutation Science Slow powers.png Molecular Bonding Deadliness Drain

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Slow powers.png Evolution: Movement Degradation
  • SO Magic Slow powers.png Pacification of Hermes
  • SO Natural Slow powers.png Back Alley Crippling Blow
  • SO Technology Slow powers.png Portacio Ind Nanodegenerators
  • SO Science Slow powers.png Hydrogen Exposure

Disorient Duration

Enhances Disorient Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Disorient Duration.png Bracer
  • DO Natural Magic Disorient Duration.png Crowley's Symbol
  • DO Natural Technology Disorient Duration.png Flashbang Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Disorient Duration.png Dynamic Inhibitor
  • DO Mutation Science Disorient Duration.png DNA Resequencing Stun Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Disorient Duration.png Evolution: Increased Stun
  • SO Magic Disorient Duration.png Bewildering of Hermes
  • SO Natural Disorient Duration.png Military Daze Strike
  • SO Technology Disorient Duration.png Benedict Tech Holey Field Generator
  • SO Science Disorient Duration.png Alpha Wave Bombardment

Taunt Duration

Enhances Taunt Duration

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Taunt Effectiveness.png Glasses
  • DO Natural Magic Taunt Effectiveness.png Nectanebo's Ankh
  • DO Natural Technology Taunt Effectiveness.png Agony Grenade
  • DO Technology Science Taunt Effectiveness.png Photonic Capacitor
  • DO Mutation Science Taunt Effectiveness.png DNA Resequencing Taunt Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Taunt Effectiveness.png Evolution: Annoyance Factor
  • SO Magic Taunt Effectiveness.png Voice of Hermes
  • SO Natural Taunt Effectiveness.png Military Insight
  • SO Technology Taunt Effectiveness.png Benedict Tech Agonizer
  • SO Science Taunt Effectiveness.png Positron Bombardment

ToHit Buff

Enhances ToHit Buffs

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation ToHit Buffs.png Goggles
  • DO Natural Magic ToHit Buffs.png Nectanebo's Book
  • DO Natural Technology ToHit Buffs.png Targeting Projector
  • DO Technology Science ToHit Buffs.png Cardiac Compensator
  • DO Mutation Science ToHit Buffs.png Genome Alteration Accuracy Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation ToHit Buffs.png Catalyst: Accuracy Extension
  • SO Magic ToHit Buffs.png Aim of Joule
  • SO Natural ToHit Buffs.png Military Targeting
  • SO Technology ToHit Buffs.png Portacio Ind Nanooptics
  • SO Science ToHit Buffs.png Nitrogen Exposure

Accuracy DeBuff

Enhances ToHit Debuffs

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation ToHit DeBuffs.png Necklace
  • DO Natural Magic ToHit DeBuffs.png Crowley's Coin
  • DO Natural Technology ToHit DeBuffs.png Blind Grenade
  • DO Technology Science ToHit DeBuffs.png Cardio Destabilizer
  • DO Mutation Science ToHit DeBuffs.png Molecular Bonding Accuracy Drain

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation ToHit DeBuffs.png Evolution: Accuracy Degradation
  • SO Magic ToHit DeBuffs.png Neglect of Joule
  • SO Natural ToHit DeBuffs.png Back Alley Blind Strike
  • SO Technology ToHit DeBuffs.png Portacio Ind Nanovirus
  • SO Science ToHit DeBuffs.png Tellurium Bombardment

Removed Enhancements

Intangibility Duration

Intagibility Duration enhancements were removed during Issue 25.

Enhances Intangibility Magnitude

Dual Origin Enhancements

  • DO Magic Mutation Intangibility Duration.png Periapt
  • DO Natural Magic Intangibility Duration.png Crowley's Gate
  • DO Natural Technology Intangibility Duration.png Phase Device
  • DO Technology Science Intangibility Duration.png Oscillator Overthruster
  • DO Mutation Science Intangibility Duration.png Genome Alteration Phase Boost

Single Origin Enhancements

  • SO Mutation Intangibility Duration.png Awakening: Phase Extension
  • SO Magic Intangibility Duration.png Phasing of Grey
  • SO Natural Intangibility Duration.png Dragon Elusiveness
  • SO Technology Intangibility Duration.png Portacio Ind Destabilizer
  • SO Science Intangibility Duration.png Hydrazine Exposure