Sonic Assault

Overview

Sonic Assault is a secondary power set for Dominators.

"Sonic Assault lets you use the power of sound waves to damage and weaken your foes."

Power Table

The Sonic Assault power set is available as a secondary set for Dominators. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Shriek	1	Ranged, Light DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res
Strident Echo	1	Melee, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Chance for Hold
Scream	4	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res
Shockwave	10	Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
Bass Boost	16	Self +Special, +DMG(All)
Defeaning Wave	20	Melee (AoE), Light DMG(Sonic/Energy), Foe Chance for Hold
Disruption Aura	24	Toggle: Foe -Res
Shout	28	Ranged, Superior DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All)
Earsplitter	30	Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Chance for Hold

Powers

Bass Boost

Boosts the damage and secondary effects of your powers. Your powers' effects like Heals, Defense Buffs, Endurance Drains, Disorients, Holds, Immobilizes and more, are all improved. The effect of Bass Boost lasts a short while, and only the next couple of attacks will be boosted.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 16 (Dominator) Effects Self +Special, +Damage(All) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Deafening Wave

You create a large field of sonic waves, causing damage to all foes around you. It has a moderate chance of causing migraines, leaving them shaking in pain and helpless.

Damage Light(Sonic/Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 20 (Dominator) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Chance for Hold Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Holds Universal Damage

Disruption Aura

You emit a constant wave of sonic energy around yourself, weakening the Damage Resistance of all nearby foes.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 24 (Dominator) Effects Toggle: Foe -Resistance Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Earsplitter

You generate an earsplitting sound wave right in the face of your foe, inflicting great damage. It has a good chance of causing a migraine, leaving them shaking in pain and helpless.

Damage Extreme(Smashing/Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 30 (Dominator) Effects Melee Foe Chance for Hold Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage Holds Universal Damage

Scream

Your Scream can cause serious damage to a target. This power applies Extended Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 10s.

Damage Light Damage over Time(Smashing/Energy) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 4 (Dominator) Effects Ranged Foe -Resistance Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Shockwave

You can call forth a tremendous Shockwave that can knock back foes and deal some Smashing damage in a wide cone area.

Damage Light(Smashing/Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 10 (Dominator) Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Universal Damage

Shout

You blast your foe with a tremendous Shout, damaging them. This power applies Prolonged Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 12s.

Damage Superior(Smashing/Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 28 (Dominator) Effects Ranged Foe -Resistance(All) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Shriek

You let forth a quick Shriek, damaging your target. This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s.

Damage Light(Smashing/Energy) Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Dominator) Effects Ranged Foe -Resistance Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Strident Echo

Strident Echo deals high damage over time. It has a low chance of causing a migraine, leaving the target shaking in pain and helpless.

Damage High(Smashing/Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 1 (Dominator) Effects Melee Foe Chance for Hold Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage Holds Universal Damage

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set was added to the game for Dominators in Issue 27, Page 4.