Sonic Resonance
Overview
Sonic Resonance is a standard power set that is primary set for Defenders and a secondary set for Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds.
"You have the ability to control sound in several fashions. You can create semi-solid barriers, set up waves which weaken or strengthen a target, as well as creating soothing sounds which act to counteract any negative effects which may exist on your friends."
Power Table
The Sonic Resonance power set is available as a primary set for Defenders and as a secondary set for Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
| Power | Level as Primary | Level as Secondary | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sonic Siphon
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, Foe -Res(All) |
 Sonic Barrier
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, Ally +Res(Smash, Lethal, Toxic) |
 Sonic Haven
|
2 | 4 | Ranged, Ally +Res(Fire, Cold, Energy, Neg) |
 Sonic Cage
|
6 | 10 | Ranged, Foe Capture(Special) |
 Disruption Field
|
8 | 16 | Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted AoE), Foe -Res |
 Sonic Dispersion
|
12 | 20 | Toggle: PBAoE, Ally +Res(All DMG but Psionic, Disorient, Hold, Immob) |
 Sonic Repulsion
|
18 | 24 | Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted AoE), Foe Knockback |
 Clarity
|
22 | 28 | Ranged, Ally +Res(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immob, Fear, Confuse), +Perception |
 Liquefy
|
26 | 30 | Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy) (Controllers/Defenders), Foe Hold, Knockback (Knockdown for Controllers/Defenders), -To-Hit, -DEF |
Powers
Clarity
By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free them from any Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Confusion, Fear, or Immobilize effects, and leave them resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally enhanced perception.
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level |  28 (Controller)
|
 28 (Corruptor)
| |
 22 (Defender)
| |
 28 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Ranged |
| Ally +Resistance(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confusion), +Perception | |
| Enhancements |  Reduce Endurance Cost
|
 Enhance Range
| |
 Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | None |
Disruption Field
You set up a constant wave of sonic energy around an ally, weakening the Damage Resistance of all nearby foes.
| Recharge | Moderate |
| Minimum Level | 16 (Controller)
|
| 16 (Corruptor)
| |
| 8 (Defender)
| |
| 16 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted Area of Effect) |
| Foe -Resistance | |
| Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost
|
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | None |
Liquefy
You unleash a barrage of sonic waves on the Earth itself, generating a powerful, localized earthquake. The impact of the sonic shockwave may Hold some foes and deal some minor damage (except Corruptors/Masterminds). Most foes that pass through the location will fall down. The violent shaking also reduces their chance to hit and Defense.
| Damage | Minor(Smashing/Energy) (except Corruptors/Masterminds) |
| Recharge | Slow |
| Minimum Level | 30 (Controller)
|
| 30 (Corruptor)
| |
| 26 (Defender)
| |
| 30 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Ranged (Location Area of Effect) |
| Foe Hold, Knockdown (Knockback for Corruptors/Masterminds), -To-Hit, -Defense | |
| Enhancements |  Enhance Accuracy (except Corruptors/Masterminds)
|
 Enhance Damage
| |
 Enhance Defense Debuff
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
 Enhance Hold Duration
| |
 Enhance Knockback Distance (Corruptors/Masterminds only)
| |
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
 Enhance ToHit Debuff
| |
| Set Categories |  Ranged AoE Damage
|
 Defense Debuff
| |
 Accurate Defense Debuff
| |
 Holds
| |
 Knockback (Corruptors/Masterminds only)
| |
 ToHit Debuff
| |
 Accurate ToHit Debuff
| |
| Universal Damage
|
Sonic Barrier
This shield dramatically reduces the damage an ally takes from Smashing, Lethal, and Toxic attacks for a limited time. You cannot stack multiple Sonic Barriers 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 Sonic Haven. You cannot use this power on yourself.
| Recharge | Very Fast |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Controller)
|
| 1 (Corruptor)
| |
| 1 (Defender)
| |
| 1 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Ranged |
| Ally +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal, Toxic) | |
| Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost
|
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
 Enhance Damage Resistance
| |
| Set Categories |  Resist Damage
|
Sonic Cage
Encases the target in an impenetrable field of sonic waves. The target cannot attack or be attacked.
| Recharge | Moderate |
| Minimum Level | 10 (Controller)
|
| 10 (Corruptor)
| |
| 6 (Defender)
| |
| 10 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Ranged |
| Foe Capture(Special) | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
|
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | None |
Sonic Dispersion
You create a large field of sonic waves, protecting all allies inside. The Sonic Dispersion gives all allies within increased resistance against all damage except Psionic. The Sonic Bubble also protects allies from Immobilization, Disorient, and Hold effects.
| Recharge | Slow |
| Minimum Level | 20 (Controller)
|
| 20 (Corruptor)
| |
| 12 (Defender)
| |
| 20 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect |
| Ally +Resistance(All Damage but Psionics, Disorient, Hold, Immobilize) | |
| Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost
|
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Enhance Damage Resistance
| |
| Set Categories | Resist Damage
|
Sonic Haven
This shield dramatically reduces the damage an ally takes from Fire, Cold, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks for a limited time. You cannot stack multiple Sonic Havens 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 Sonic Barrier. You cannot use this power on yourself.
| Recharge | Very Fast |
| Minimum Level | 4 (Controller)
|
| 4 (Corruptor)
| |
| 2 (Defender)
| |
| 4 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Ranged |
| Ally +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative) | |
| Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost
|
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Enhance Damage Resistance
| |
| Set Categories | Resist Damage
|
Sonic Repulsion
You create a powerful sonic resonance around an ally, repelling all foes nearby. You will lose endurance for each target repelled.
| Recharge | Moderate |
| Minimum Level | 24 (Controller)
|
| 24 (Corruptor)
| |
| 18 (Defender)
| |
| 24 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Toggle: Ranged Ally (Targeted Area of Effect) |
| Foe Knockback | |
| Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost
|
| Enhance Knockback Distance
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | Knockback
|
Sonic Siphon
By setting up a constant vibration within the body of your foe, you weaken their Damage Resistance. Affected targets will take more damage from successful attacks.
| Recharge | Slow |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Controller)
|
| 1 (Corruptor)
| |
| 1 (Defender)
| |
| 1 (Mastermind)
| |
| Effects | Ranged |
| Foe -Resistance(All) | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
|
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | None |
Historical
This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.
- This set was added to the game for Controllers and Defenders in Issue 5.
- This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
- Graphic effects changed in Issue 10 to avoid health complications in some players.
- Sonic Barrier and Sonic Haven were changed from Single Target to Targeted Area of Affect in Issue 20.5.
- This set was proliferated to Masterminds in Issue 21.