Sonic Attack
Overview
Sonic Attack is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.
"Sonic Attack" lets you use the power of sound waves to damage and weaken your foes."
Power Table
Blaster / Corruptor / Defender
The Sonic Attack power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
| Power | Level as Primary | Level as Secondary | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Shriek
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All) |
 Scream
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DoT(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res |
 Howl
|
2 | 4 | Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All) |
 Shockwave
|
6 | 10 | Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback |
 Shout
|
8 | 16 | Ranged, Heavy DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All) |
 Amplify
|
12 | 20 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG |
 Siren's Song
|
18 | 24 | Ranged (Cone), Light DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep |
 Screech
|
22 | 28 | Ranged, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, -Res(All) |
 Dreadful Wail
|
26 | 30 | PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, -Res(All) |
Sentinel
The Sonic Attack power set is available as a primary set for Sentinels. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
| Power | Level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Shriek
|
1 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res |
| Scream
|
1 | Ranged, Moderate DoT(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res |
| Howl
|
2 | Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All) |
| Shout
|
6 | Ranged, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -Res(All) |
| Amplify
|
8 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG, +Range |
| Shockwave
|
12 | Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback |
| Siren's Song
|
18 | Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep |
| Screech
|
22 | Ranged, High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, -Res(All) |
| Dreadful Wail
|
26 | PBAoE, Superior DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, -Res(All) |
Powers
Amplify
Greatly increases your chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage and range (Sentinel only).
- Recharge
- Long
- Minimum Level
-
12 (Blaster)
12 (Corruptor)
20 (Defender)
8 (Sentinel) - Effects
- Self +To-Hit, +Damage, +Range (Sentinel only)
- Enhancements
-
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance ToHit Buffs - Set Categories
-
Ranged Damage (Sentinel)
Dreadful Wail
Your Dreadful Wail is so strong that most foes will be defeated by being subjected to it. Dreadful Wail deals Extreme Smashing and Energy damage to all nearby foes (in addition to reducing their defense and disorienting them for a good while for Corruptors). This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s, in addition to Extensive Sonic Vibrations for 20s (except Corruptors).
- Damage
- Extreme(Smashing/Energy)
Sentinel only: Superior(Smashing/Energy) - Recharge
- Long
- Minimum Level
-
26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 30 (Defender) 26 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Disorient, -Resistance (All) - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy 
Enhance Damage
Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Recharge Speed
Howl
A short range, but powerful sonic attack that can hit multiple enemies in an arc in front of you. This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s, in addition to Wide Sonic Vibrations for 8s.
- Damage
- Minor(Smashing/Energy)
- Recharge
- Moderate
- Minimum Level
-
2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 2 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
Foe -Resistance(All) - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Scream
Your Scream can cause serious damage to a target. This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s, in addition to Lingering Sonic Vibrations for 10s.
- Damage
- Moderate Damage over Time(Smashing/Energy)
- Recharge
- Fast
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe -Resistance - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Screech
By bursting forth with this hypersonic Screech, you can inflict high damage and disorient a target. This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s, in addition to Prolonged Sonic Vibrations for 15s.
- Damage
- High(Smashing/Energy)
- Recharge
- Slow
- Minimum Level
-
22 (Blaster) 22 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) 22 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe Disorient, -Resistance(All) - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Shockwave
You can call forth a tremendous Shockwave that can knock down foes and deal some Smashing damage in a wide cone area.
- Damage
- Minor(Smashing/Energy)
- Recharge
- Slow
- Minimum Level
-
6 (Blaster) 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) 12 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
Foe Knockback - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Shout
You blast your foe with a tremendous Shout, damaging them. This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s, in addition to Extended Sonic Vibrations for 12s.
- Damage
- High(Smashing/Energy)
- Recharge
- Moderate
Sentinel only: Slow - Minimum Level
-
8 (Blaster) 8 (Corruptor) 16 (Defender) 6 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe -Resistance(All) - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Shriek
You let forth a quick Shriek, damaging your target. This power applies Short Sonic Vibrations that lower resistance for 8s, in addition to Lingering Sonic Vibrations for 10s.
- Damage
- Minor(Smashing/Energy)
- Recharge
- Very Fast
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe -Resistance(All) - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Siren's Song
You send forth a subsonic pulse which causes your foes to fall unconscious and take some minor damage. Your foes will remain unconscious for a good while, but will waken if disturbed.
The Sleep component of this power is Auto Hit against regular enemies, but a To Hit check is required against AVs and players, as well as to make secondary effects apply.
- Damage
- Minor(Energy)
- Recharge
- Long
- Minimum Level
-
18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 24 (Defender) 18 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
Foe Sleep - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Sleep
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 Blasters and Defenders in Issue 5.
- This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
- This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
- This set was reworked in Issue 27, Page 4.
External Links
- Sonic Attack for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
- Sonic Attack for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
- Sonic Attack for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
- Sonic Attack for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0