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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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'''Darkness Control''' is a primary Power Set for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s.
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the power sets. It is a primary powerset for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s. {{PMarket Powerset|cost=??|vip=y}}{{UnlockController}}
  
 
You can control darkness and shadow to disable your foes with negative energy.  Enemies that are affected by many of your attacks will have their chance to hit reduced.
 
You can control darkness and shadow to disable your foes with negative energy.  Enemies that are affected by many of your attacks will have their chance to hit reduced.
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== Power Table ==
 
== Power Table ==
 
=== Controller, Dominator ===
 
=== Controller, Dominator ===
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The '''Darkness Control''' Power Set is available as a primary set for [[Controller]]s and [[Dominator]]s. The following table shows what Powers are available and at which levels:
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== Powers ==
 
== Powers ==
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The following are powers in the {{PAGENAME}} power set.
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The following powers are in the Darkness Control Power Set.
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_DarkGrasp.png]] Dark Grasp ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_DarkGrasp.png]] Dark Grasp ===
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You cause your target's shadow to wholly envelop them, leaving them held and rendered helpless while suffering from moderate negative energy damage. Even if the target is powerful enough to resist the power's hold effect they will have their chance to hit reduced.
 
You cause your target's shadow to wholly envelop them, leaving them held and rendered helpless while suffering from moderate negative energy damage. Even if the target is powerful enough to resist the power's hold effect they will have their chance to hit reduced.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_FearsomeStare.png]] Fearsome Stare ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_FearsomeStare.png]] Fearsome Stare ===
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Instills tremendous Fear within a cone area in front of you, causing all affected targets to tremble in Terror uncontrollably.
 
Instills tremendous Fear within a cone area in front of you, causing all affected targets to tremble in Terror uncontrollably.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_Haunt.png]] Haunt ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_Haunt.png]] Haunt ===
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You summon a pair of Shades from the Netherworld to harass your target foe.  Shades deal moderate damage and they terrorize their victims.
 
You summon a pair of Shades from the Netherworld to harass your target foe.  Shades deal moderate damage and they terrorize their victims.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_HeartofDarkness.png]] Heart of Darkness ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_HeartofDarkness.png]] Heart of Darkness ===
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In a burst of negative energy you overwhelm the minds of those around you causing them to be disoriented and suffer minor negative energy damage over a short time.  Affected targets will also have their chance to hit reduced.
 
In a burst of negative energy you overwhelm the minds of those around you causing them to be disoriented and suffer minor negative energy damage over a short time.  Affected targets will also have their chance to hit reduced.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_LivingShadows.png]] Living Shadows ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_LivingShadows.png]] Living Shadows ===
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You extend and animate your own shadow causing it to entangle all foes within a long cone pattern in front of you, rendering all affected foes immobilized.
 
You extend and animate your own shadow causing it to entangle all foes within a long cone pattern in front of you, rendering all affected foes immobilized.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_Possess.png]] Possess ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_Possess.png]] Possess ===
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You cause your targeted foe to be possessed by a dark entity from the Netherworld causing them to be confused for a short period of time. While confused they will be unable to tell the difference between friend or foe and will attack nearby allies.
 
You cause your targeted foe to be possessed by a dark entity from the Netherworld causing them to be confused for a short period of time. While confused they will be unable to tell the difference between friend or foe and will attack nearby allies.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_ShadowField.png]] Shadow Field ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_ShadowField.png]] Shadow Field ===
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You blanket a targeted area in darkness. Any foe who enters this area will have their chance to hit reduced and has a chance to be held for a short period of time.
 
You blanket a targeted area in darkness. Any foe who enters this area will have their chance to hit reduced and has a chance to be held for a short period of time.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_ShadowyBinds.png]] Shadowy Binds ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_ShadowyBinds.png]] Shadowy Binds ===
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You take control of your victim's shadow causing it to entangle and bind its owner thus leaving them immobilized and suffering from negative energy damage over time and reducing their chance to hit.  Immobilized foes cannot move but can still attack.
 
You take control of your victim's shadow causing it to entangle and bind its owner thus leaving them immobilized and suffering from negative energy damage over time and reducing their chance to hit.  Immobilized foes cannot move but can still attack.
  
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=== [[File:DarknessControl_UmbraBeast.png]] Umbra Beast ===
 
=== [[File:DarknessControl_UmbraBeast.png]] Umbra Beast ===
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You conjure up one of the most fearsome creatures of the Netherworld, the Umbra Beast. This creature will fight beside its summoner using its brutal claw, bite and darkness attacks.
 
You conjure up one of the most fearsome creatures of the Netherworld, the Umbra Beast. This creature will fight beside its summoner using its brutal claw, bite and darkness attacks.
  

Revision as of 05:41, 13 January 2012

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Overview

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

You can control darkness and shadow to disable your foes with negative energy. Enemies that are affected by many of your attacks will have their chance to hit reduced.

Power Table

Controller, Dominator

The Darkness Control power set 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
DarknessControl ShadowyBinds.png Shadowy Binds 1 Ranged, Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -Fly
DarknessControl DarkGrasp.png Dark Grasp 1 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Hold, -To Hit
DarknessControl LivingShadows.png Living Shadows 2 Ranged (Cone), Minor DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -Fly
DarknessControl Possess.png Possess 6 Ranged, Target Confuse
DarknessControl FearsomeStare.png Fearsome Stare 8 Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -To Hit
DarknessControl HeartofDarkness.png Heart of Darkness 12 PBAoE, Foe Disorient, -To Hit, Minor DoT(Negative)
DarknessControl Haunt.png Haunt 18 Foe Targeted, Summon Shades
DarknessControl ShadowField.png Shadow Field 26 Target (Location AoE), Foe Hold, -To Hit
DarknessControl UmbraBeast.png Umbra Beast 32 Summon Umbra Beast

Powers

The following are powers in the Darkness Control power set.

DarknessControl DarkGrasp.png Dark Grasp

You cause your target's shadow to wholly envelop them, leaving them held and rendered helpless while suffering from moderate negative energy damage. Even if the target is powerful enough to resist the power's hold effect they will have their chance to hit reduced.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 1 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 1 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Hold, -To Hit
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 ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO Hold Duration.png Holds
IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

DarknessControl FearsomeStare.png Fearsome Stare

Instills tremendous Fear within a cone area in front of you, causing all affected targets to tremble in Terror uncontrollably.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 8 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 8 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -To Hit
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Fear Duration.png Enhance Fear Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO Fear Duration.png Fear
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

DarknessControl Haunt.png Haunt

You summon a pair of Shades from the Netherworld to harass your target foe. Shades deal moderate damage and they terrorize their victims.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 18 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 18 (Dominator)
Effects Foe Targeted, Summon Shades
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Fear Duration.png Enhance Fear Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff (Controller only)
IO Fear Duration.png Fear
IO Pet Damage.png Pet Damage
IO Recharge Intensive Pets.png Recharge Intensive Pets
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff (Controller only)

DarknessControl HeartofDarkness.png Heart of Darkness

In a burst of negative energy you overwhelm the minds of those around you causing them to be disoriented and suffer minor negative energy damage over a short time. Affected targets will also have their chance to hit reduced.

Damage Minor (DoT)
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 12 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 12 (Dominator)
Effects PBAoE, Foe Disorient, -To Hit, Minor DoT(Negative)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Disorient Duration.png Enhance Disorient Duration
TO Training ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Disorient Duration.png Stuns
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

DarknessControl LivingShadows.png Living Shadows

You extend and animate your own shadow causing it to entangle all foes within a long cone pattern in front of you, rendering all affected foes immobilized.

Damage Minor(DoT)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 2 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 2 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged (Cone), Minor DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -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 ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO Immobilization Duration.png Immobilize
IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

DarknessControl Possess.png Possess

You cause your targeted foe to be possessed by a dark entity from the Netherworld causing them to be confused for a short period of time. While confused they will be unable to tell the difference between friend or foe and will attack nearby allies.

Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 6 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 6 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged, Target Confuse
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Confusion Duration.png Enhance Confusion Duration
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Confusion Duration.png Confuse

DarknessControl ShadowField.png Shadow Field

You blanket a targeted area in darkness. Any foe who enters this area will have their chance to hit reduced and has a chance to be held for a short period of time.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 26 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 26 (Dominator)
Effects Target (Location AoE), Foe Hold, -To Hit
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 Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO Hold Duration.png Holds
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

DarknessControl ShadowyBinds.png Shadowy Binds

You take control of your victim's shadow causing it to entangle and bind its owner thus leaving them immobilized and suffering from negative energy damage over time and reducing their chance to hit. Immobilized foes cannot move but can still attack.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 1 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 1 (Dominator)
Effects Ranged, Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -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 ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO Immobilization Duration.png Immobilize
IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

DarknessControl UmbraBeast.png Umbra Beast

You conjure up one of the most fearsome creatures of the Netherworld, the Umbra Beast. This creature will fight beside its summoner using its brutal claw, bite and darkness attacks.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon controller.png 32 (Controller)
V archetypeicon dominator.png 32 (Dominator)
Effects Summon Umbra Beast
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 ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO Accurate ToHit Debuff.png Accurate ToHit Debuff
IO Fear Duration.png Fear
IO Pet Damage.png Pet Damage
IO Recharge Intensive Pets.png Recharge Intensive Pets
IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

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