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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


Dark Armor is one of the powersets.  It is a [[Scrapper]] secondary powerset in City of Heroes and a [[Brute]] secondary powerset in City of Villains.  [[Issue 7]] introduced a modified version of this powerset for the [[Stalker]] archetype.
Dark Armor is one of the powersets.  It is a [[Scrapper]] secondary powerset in City of Heroes and a [[Brute]] and [[Stalker]] secondary powerset in City of Villains.   
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Dark Armor allows you to tap into the powers of the netherworld for protection. Many Dark Armor powers drain your foes to strengthen you. Dark Armor offers very good resistance to negative energy damage, and is one of the only defensive sets that offer some resistance to psionic damage. However. its resistance to energy is weak and it offers no protection to knockback.
 
== Power Tables ==
 
=== Scrapper ===
 
The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for [[Scrapper]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
 
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DarkEmbrace.png|Power=Dark Embrace|Level=1|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_TouchOfDeath.png|Power=Death Shroud|Level=2|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DefractingCloud.png|Power=Murky Cloud|Level=4|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_ObsidianShield.png|Power=Obsidian Shield|Level=10|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DarkRegeneration.png|Power=Dark Regeneration|Level=16|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_CloakOfDarkness.png|Power=Cloak of Darkness|Level=20|Effect=Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_FearfulAura.png|Power=Cloak of Fear|Level=28|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_OppressiveGloom.png|Power=Oppressive Gloom|Level=35|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_SoulTransfer.png|Power=Soul Transfer|Level=38|Effect=|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}
 
=== Brute ===
 
The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for [[Brute]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
 
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DarkEmbrace.png|Power=Dark Embrace|Level=1|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_TouchOfDeath.png|Power=Death Shroud|Level=2|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DefractingCloud.png|Power=Murky Cloud|Level=4|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_ObsidianShield.png|Power=Obsidian Shield|Level=10|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DarkRegeneration.png|Power=Dark Regeneration|Level=16|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_CloakOfDarkness.png|Power=Cloak of Darkness|Level=20|Effect=Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_FearfulAura.png|Power=Cloak of Fear|Level=28|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_OppressiveGloom.png|Power=Oppressive Gloom|Level=35|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_SoulTransfer.png|Power=Soul Transfer|Level=38|Effect=|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}
 
=== Stalker ===
 
The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for [[Stalker]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
 
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_Stealth.png|Power=Hide|Level=1|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DarkEmbrace.png|Power=Dark Embrace|Level=2|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DefractingCloud.png|Power=Murky Cloud|Level=4|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_SelfBuffDefense.png|Power=Shadow Dweller|Level=10|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_ObsidianShield.png|Power=Obsidian Shield|Level=16|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_DarkRegeneration.png|Power=Dark Regeneration|Level=20|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_FearfulAura.png|Power=Cloak of Fear|Level=28|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_OppressiveGloom.png|Power=Oppressive Gloom|Level=35|Effect=|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=DarkArmor_SoulTransfer.png|Power=Soul Transfer|Level=38|Effect=|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}


== Powers ==
== Powers ==


The following table lists the powers in the Dark Armor powerset:
=== [[Image:DarkArmor_CloakOfDarkness.png]] Cloak of Darkness ===
 
A shroud of Netherworld darkness envelops you, making you difficult to spot at a distance. You can be seen only at close range, or if you attack a target. Even if seen, the Cloak of Darkness grants you a bonus to defense to all attacks attacks and some protection from immobilization. This Netherworld Cloak also allows you to see things in a new light, allowing you to better see stealthy foes. Unlike some stealth powers, Cloak of Darkness has no movement penalty. Cloak of Darkness will not work with any other form of concealment power such as shadow fall or steamy mist.
 
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon scrapper.png|18px]] 20 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 20 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self: +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Buff}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
 
=== [[Image:DarkArmor_FearfulAura.png]] Cloak of Fear ===
 
 
 
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon scrapper.png|18px]]  (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]]  (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V archetypeicon stalker.png|18px]]  (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
 
=== [[Image:]]  ===
 


{{Powers_Header}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_DarkEmbrace|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_DeathShroud|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_MurkyCloud|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_ObsidianShield|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_DarkRegeneration|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_CloakOfDarkness|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_CloakOfFear|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_OppressiveGloom|Border=1}}
{{Powers_DarkArmor_SoulTransfer|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}


== Notes ==
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon scrapper.png|18px]]  (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]]  (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V archetypeicon stalker.png|18px]]  (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 15:45, 31 August 2006

Overview

Dark Armor is one of the powersets. It is a Scrapper secondary powerset in City of Heroes and a Brute and Stalker secondary powerset in City of Villains.

Dark Armor allows you to tap into the powers of the netherworld for protection. Many Dark Armor powers drain your foes to strengthen you. Dark Armor offers very good resistance to negative energy damage, and is one of the only defensive sets that offer some resistance to psionic damage. However. its resistance to energy is weak and it offers no protection to knockback.

Power Tables

Scrapper

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Scrappers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Dark Embrace 1
Death Shroud 2
Murky Cloud 4
Obsidian Shield 10
Dark Regeneration 16
Cloak of Darkness 20 Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
Cloak of Fear 28
Oppressive Gloom 35
Soul Transfer 38

Brute

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Dark Embrace 1
Death Shroud 2
Murky Cloud 4
Obsidian Shield 10
Dark Regeneration 16
Cloak of Darkness 20 Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
Cloak of Fear 28
Oppressive Gloom 35
Soul Transfer 38

Stalker

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Stalkers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Hide 1
Dark Embrace 2
Murky Cloud 4
Shadow Dweller 10
Obsidian Shield 16
Dark Regeneration 20
Cloak of Fear 28
Oppressive Gloom 35
Soul Transfer 38

Powers

DarkArmor CloakOfDarkness.png Cloak of Darkness

A shroud of Netherworld darkness envelops you, making you difficult to spot at a distance. You can be seen only at close range, or if you attack a target. Even if seen, the Cloak of Darkness grants you a bonus to defense to all attacks attacks and some protection from immobilization. This Netherworld Cloak also allows you to see things in a new light, allowing you to better see stealthy foes. Unlike some stealth powers, Cloak of Darkness has no movement penalty. Cloak of Darkness will not work with any other form of concealment power such as shadow fall or steamy mist.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon scrapper.png 20 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon brute.png 20 (Brute)
Effects Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense
Self: +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Defense Buff

DarkArmor FearfulAura.png Cloak of Fear

Recharge
Minimum Level Archetypeicon scrapper.png (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon brute.png (Brute)
V archetypeicon stalker.png (Stalker)
Effects
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed

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Recharge
Minimum Level Archetypeicon scrapper.png (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon brute.png (Brute)
V archetypeicon stalker.png (Stalker)
Effects
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed

External Links