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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the power sets. It is a primary powerset for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s. {{UnlockController}}
  
You can draw moisture from the air to create Icy formations. With these abilities, you can control ice with remarkable precision to dominate your foes. '''Ice Control''' is a primary powerset for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s.
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You can draw moisture from the air to create Icy formations. With these abilities, you can control ice with remarkable precision to dominate your foes.
  
 
== Power Tables ==
 
== Power Tables ==
 
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The Ice Control powerset is available as a primary set for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
 
The Ice Control powerset is available as a primary set for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
  
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== Powers ==
 
== Powers ==
 
 
The following are powers in the Ice Control powerset.
 
The following are powers in the Ice Control powerset.
  
 
=== [[File:IceFormation_ArticAir.png]] Arctic Air ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation_ArticAir.png]] Arctic Air ===
 
 
While this power is active, you are surrounded in a fog of Arctic Air that dramatically slows the attack and movement speed of nearby foes.  The chill of the Arctic Air is so bitter that many foes are forced to flee, albeit very slowly, from the immediate area.  Others may attack their own allies, as the fog from the Arctic Air is thick and can cause much confusion.  The cold air can also reduce the stealth capability of affected foes.   
 
While this power is active, you are surrounded in a fog of Arctic Air that dramatically slows the attack and movement speed of nearby foes.  The chill of the Arctic Air is so bitter that many foes are forced to flee, albeit very slowly, from the immediate area.  Others may attack their own allies, as the fog from the Arctic Air is thick and can cause much confusion.  The cold air can also reduce the stealth capability of affected foes.   
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation_BlockOfIce.png]] Block of Ice ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation_BlockOfIce.png]] Block of Ice ===
 
 
You can freeze a single foe in a Block of Ice.  The target is frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked.  More powerful foes may not be held, but all affected targets will be slowed and take some cold damage.
 
You can freeze a single foe in a Block of Ice.  The target is frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked.  More powerful foes may not be held, but all affected targets will be slowed and take some cold damage.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation_Chillblains.png]] Chilblain ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation_Chillblains.png]] Chilblain ===
 
 
Immobilizes your target in an icy trap, dealing some cold damage over time as well as slightly slowing the target's attack and movement speed.
 
Immobilizes your target in an icy trap, dealing some cold damage over time as well as slightly slowing the target's attack and movement speed.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation FlashFreeze.png]] Flash Freeze ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation FlashFreeze.png]] Flash Freeze ===
 
 
You can Flash Freeze a large patch of ground beneath a targeted foe, instantly forming dozens of deadly ice shards that do cold damage to all enemies in the area.  The victims are left trapped within the icicles, but can break free if disturbed.  Only targets near the ground can be affected.
 
You can Flash Freeze a large patch of ground beneath a targeted foe, instantly forming dozens of deadly ice shards that do cold damage to all enemies in the area.  The victims are left trapped within the icicles, but can break free if disturbed.  Only targets near the ground can be affected.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation_FrostBite.png]] Frostbite ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation_FrostBite.png]] Frostbite ===
 
 
Immobilizes a group of foes in icy traps.  Deals minimal cold damage over time and slightly slows the targets.  Slower and less damaging than Chilblain, but can capture multiple targets.  More resilient foes may only be slowed.
 
Immobilizes a group of foes in icy traps.  Deals minimal cold damage over time and slightly slows the targets.  Slower and less damaging than Chilblain, but can capture multiple targets.  More resilient foes may only be slowed.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation Glacier.png]] Glacier ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation Glacier.png]] Glacier ===
 
 
You can freeze all foes around yourself in blocks of Glacial ice.  The targests are frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked.  Even after the victims emerge, they remain chilled and their attack and movement speed is slowed for a while.  This power can only be cast near the ground.
 
You can freeze all foes around yourself in blocks of Glacial ice.  The targests are frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked.  Even after the victims emerge, they remain chilled and their attack and movement speed is slowed for a while.  This power can only be cast near the ground.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation IceSlick.png]] Ice Slick ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation IceSlick.png]] Ice Slick ===
 
 
You can create a large patch of ice at a targeted area, causing all foes that pass through it to lose their footing.  Those caught in the Ice Slick are dramatically slowed,tend to fall down, and will be unable to jump.
 
You can create a large patch of ice at a targeted area, causing all foes that pass through it to lose their footing.  Those caught in the Ice Slick are dramatically slowed,tend to fall down, and will be unable to jump.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation JackFrost.png]] Jack Frost ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation JackFrost.png]] Jack Frost ===
 
 
You can create a very powerful entity of animated ice at a targeted location. Jack Frost possesses several ice powers to attack any nearby foes and can be healed and buffed like any teammate. Type ''/release_pets'' in the chat window to release all your pets.
 
You can create a very powerful entity of animated ice at a targeted location. Jack Frost possesses several ice powers to attack any nearby foes and can be healed and buffed like any teammate. Type ''/release_pets'' in the chat window to release all your pets.
  
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=== [[File:IceFormation Shiver.png]] Shiver ===
 
=== [[File:IceFormation Shiver.png]] Shiver ===
 
 
You can blast forth a wide cone of chilling air that dramatically slows the movement and attack rate  of nearby foes.
 
You can blast forth a wide cone of chilling air that dramatically slows the movement and attack rate  of nearby foes.
  
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== Historical ==
 
== Historical ==
 
 
{{Historical|type=section|reason=change}}
 
{{Historical|type=section|reason=change}}
 
 
* This set has been in the game for [[Controller]]s since [[Issue 0]].
 
* This set has been in the game for [[Controller]]s since [[Issue 0]].
 
* This set was included with the original release of [[Dominator]]s in [[Issue 6]].
 
* This set was included with the original release of [[Dominator]]s in [[Issue 6]].

Revision as of 05:01, 5 October 2011

Overview

Ice Control is one of the power sets. It is a primary powerset for Controllers and Dominators. Template:UnlockController

You can draw moisture from the air to create Icy formations. With these abilities, you can control ice with remarkable precision to dominate your foes.

Power Tables

Controller, Dominator

The Ice Control powerset is available as a primary set for Controllers and Dominators. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
IceFormation Chillblains.png Chilblain 1 Ranged, Moderate DoT(Cold), Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -SPD, -Fly
IceFormation BlockOfIce.png Block of Ice 1 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Cold), Foe Hold, -Recharge, -SPD
IceFormation FrostBite.png Frostbite 2 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DoT(Cold), Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -SPD, -Fly
IceFormation ArticAir.png Arctic Air 6 Toggle: PBAoE, Foe: Confuse(Special), -Stealth, -Recharge, -SPD
IceFormation Shiver.png Shiver 8 Ranged (Cone), Foe -Recharge, -SPD
IceFormation IceSlick.png Ice Slick 12 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Knockdown -SPD, -Jump
IceFormation FlashFreeze.png Flash Freeze 18 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe Sleep
IceFormation Glacier.png Glacier 26 PBAoE, Foe Hold, -Recharge, -SPD
IceFormation JackFrost.png Jack Frost 32 Summon Jack Frost: Melee, Moderate DMG(Cold)

Powers

The following are powers in the Ice Control powerset.

IceFormation ArticAir.png Arctic Air

While this power is active, you are surrounded in a fog of Arctic Air that dramatically slows the attack and movement speed of nearby foes. The chill of the Arctic Air is so bitter that many foes are forced to flee, albeit very slowly, from the immediate area. Others may attack their own allies, as the fog from the Arctic Air is thick and can cause much confusion. The cold air can also reduce the stealth capability of affected foes.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 6 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 6 (Dominator)
Effects Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Confuse(Special), -Stealth, -Recharge, -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Confusion Duration.png Enhance Confusion Duration
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Fear Duration.png Enhance Fear Duration (Dominators Only)
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Slow.png Slow Movement
IO Fear Duration.png Fear (Dominators Only)
IO Confusion Duration.png Confuse

IceFormation BlockOfIce.png Block of Ice

You can freeze a single foe in a Block of Ice. The target is frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked. More powerful foes may not be held, but all affected targets will be slowed and take some cold damage.

Damage Moderate (Cold)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 1 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 1 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged
Foe Hold, -Recharge, -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Hold Duration.png Enhance Hold Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Hold Duration.png Holds
IO Slow.png Slow Movement

IceFormation Chillblains.png Chilblain

Immobilizes your target in an icy trap, dealing some cold damage over time as well as slightly slowing the target's attack and movement speed.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Cold)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 1 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 1 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged
Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Speed, -Fly
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Immobilization Duration.png Enhance Immobilization Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Immobilization Duration.png Immobilize
IO Slow.png Slow Movement

IceFormation FlashFreeze.png Flash Freeze

You can Flash Freeze a large patch of ground beneath a targeted foe, instantly forming dozens of deadly ice shards that do cold damage to all enemies in the area. The victims are left trapped within the icicles, but can break free if disturbed. Only targets near the ground can be affected.

Damage Minor (Cold/Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 18 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 18 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Sleep
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Sleep Duration.png Enhance Sleep Duration
Set Categories IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage
IO Sleep Duration.png Sleep

IceFormation FrostBite.png Frostbite

Immobilizes a group of foes in icy traps. Deals minimal cold damage over time and slightly slows the targets. Slower and less damaging than Chilblain, but can capture multiple targets. More resilient foes may only be slowed.

Damage Minor Damage over Time(Cold)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 2 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 2 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Immobilization Duration.png Enhance Immobilization Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage
IO Immobilization Duration.png Immobilize
IO Slow.png Slow Movement

IceFormation Glacier.png Glacier

You can freeze all foes around yourself in blocks of Glacial ice. The targests are frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked. Even after the victims emerge, they remain chilled and their attack and movement speed is slowed for a while. This power can only be cast near the ground.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 26 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 26 (Dominator)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Hold, -Recharge, -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Hold Duration.png Enhance Hold Duration
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Hold Duration.png Holds
IO Slow.png Slow Movement

IceFormation IceSlick.png Ice Slick

You can create a large patch of ice at a targeted area, causing all foes that pass through it to lose their footing. Those caught in the Ice Slick are dramatically slowed,tend to fall down, and will be unable to jump.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 12 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 12 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect)
Foe Knockdown, -Speed, -Jump
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories none

IceFormation JackFrost.png Jack Frost

You can create a very powerful entity of animated ice at a targeted location. Jack Frost possesses several ice powers to attack any nearby foes and can be healed and buffed like any teammate. Type /release_pets in the chat window to release all your pets.

Jack is resistant to Cold damage, slightly immune to Fire damage, virtually immune to Disorient and Sleep effects, and immune to run speed and attack rate debuffs. He is also immune to flight speed debuffs, though he does not naturally fly.

Powers

Jacks Ice Bolt (Ranged, single target, smash, cold, -movement, -recharge)
Jacks Ice Sword (Melee, single target, lethal, cold, -movement, -recharge)
Jacks Greater Ice Sword (Melee, single target, lethal, cold, -movement, -recharge)
Jacks Freezing Touch (melee, single target, cold, hold, -knockback)
Chilling Embrace (Auto, PBAoE, -movement, -recharge)
Resistance (Auto, Res to cold, fire (minor), sleep, stun, -movement debuff, -recharge debuff)
Damage Moderate (Cold)
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 32 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 32 (Dominator)
Effects Summon Jack Frost: Melee
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Hold Duration.png Enhance Hold Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Pet Damage.png Pet Damage
IO Recharge Intensive Pets.png Recharge Intensive Pets

IceFormation Shiver.png Shiver

You can blast forth a wide cone of chilling air that dramatically slows the movement and attack rate of nearby foes.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 8 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 8 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Cone)
Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Slow.png Slow Movement

Historical

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