Sonic Resonance

Overview

Sonic Resonance is one of the powersets. It is a Defender primary power set and a Controller and Corruptor secondary power set.

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 Tables

Defender

The Sonic Resonance powerset is available as a primary set for Defenders. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Sonic Siphon	1	Ranged, Foe: -Resistance(All)
Sonic Barrier	1	Ranged, Ally +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Toxic)
Sonic Haven	2	Ranged, Ally +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy)
Sonic Cage	6	Ranged, Foe: Capture (Special)
Disruption Field	8	Toggle: Ranged (Target Ally Area of Effect), Foe: -Resistance
Sonic Dispersion	12	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally: +Resistance(All Damage except Psionic, Hold, Immobilize, Disorient)
Sonic Repulsion	18	Toggle: Ranged (Target Ally Area of Effect), Foe: Knockback
Clarity	26	Ally +Resistance(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confusion), +Perception
Liquefy	32	Ranged (Location Area of Effect), Foe: Knockback, Hold, -Accuracy, -Defense

Controller/Corruptor

The Sonic Resonance powerset is available as a secondary set for Controllers and Corruptors. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level	Effect
Sonic Siphon	1	Ranged, Foe: -Resistance(All)
Sonic Barrier	2	Ranged, Ally +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Toxic)
Sonic Haven	4	Ranged, Ally +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy)
Sonic Cage	10	Ranged, Foe: Capture (Special)
Disruption Field	16	Toggle: Ranged (Target Ally Area of Effect), Foe: -Resistance
Sonic Dispersion	20	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally: +Resistance(All Damage except Psionic, Hold, Immobilize, Disorient)
Sonic Repulsion	28	Toggle: Ranged (Target Ally Area of Effect), Foe: Knockback
Clarity	35	Ally +Resistance(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confusion), +Perception
Liquefy	38	Ranged (Location Area of Effect), Foe: Knockback, Hold, -Accuracy, -Defense

Powers

The following are powers in the Sonic Resonance powerset.

Clarity

By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any disorient, hold, sleep, confusion, fear, and immobilize effects, and leave him 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 with enhanced perception.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 26 (Defender) 35 (Controller) 35 (Corruptor) Effects Ally +Resistance(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confusion) Ally +Perception Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Range

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 8 (Defender) 16 (Controller) 16 (Corruptor) Effects Toggle: Ranged (Target Ally Area of Effect) Foe: -Resistance Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate

Liquefy

You unleash a barrage of sonic waves on the earth itself, generating a powerful, localized earthquake. Most foes that pass through the location will fall down. The violent shaking also reduces their accuracy and defense.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 32 (Defender) 38 (Controller) 38 (Corruptor) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Foe: Knockback, Hold, -Accuracy, -Defense Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Range Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Defense Debuff Enhance ToHit Debuff

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 (Defender) 2 (Controller) 2 (Corruptor) Effects Ranged, Ally +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Toxic) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Range Enhance Damage Resistance

Sonic Cage

Encases the target in an impenetrable field of sonic waves. The target cannot attack or be attacked.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 6 (Defender) 10 (Controller) 10 (Corruptor) Effects Ranged, Foe: Capture (Special) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Range Enhance Accuracy

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 12 (Defender) 20 (Controller) 20 (Corruptor) Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect Ally: +Resistance(All Damage except Psionic) Ally: +Resistance(Hold, Immobilize, Disorient) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Damage Resistance

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 2 (Defender) 4 (Controller) 4 (Corruptor) Effects Ranged, Ally +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Range Enhance Damage Resistance

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 18 (Defender) 28 (Controller) 28 (Corruptor) Effects Toggle: Ranged (Target Ally Area of Effect) Foe: Knockback Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Knockback Distance

Sonic Siphon

By setting up a constant vibration within the body of your foe, you weaken his damage resistance. Affected targets will take more damage from successful attacks.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 1 (Defender) 1 (Controller) 1 (Corruptor) Effects Ranged, Foe: -Resistance(All) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Range Enhance Accuracy

Notes

• The graphic effects of this set, particularly the shields, seem to cause headaches for some players. The developers are aware of this issue, but as of now there are no concrete plans for what to do about it. (Back Alley Brawler's post.)

• Graphic effects have been changed as of Issue 10

(http://uk.cityofheroes.com/game-guide/game-patches/3046/)

External Links

• Sonic Resonance for Defenders at NoFuture.org.uk
• Sonic Resonance for Controllers at NoFuture.org.uk
• Sonic Resonance for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0