Darkness Control
Overview
Darkness Control is a primary power set for Controllers and Dominators. This premium power set is available for 800 Paragon Points on the Paragon Market for Free and Premium Players, or free for VIP Players while subscribed."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
The Darkness Control power set is available as a primary set for Controllers and Dominators. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
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Shadowy Binds | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -Fly |
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Dark Grasp | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Hold, -To Hit |
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Living Shadows | 2 | Ranged (Cone), Minor DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -Fly |
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Possess | 6 | Ranged, Target Confuse |
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Fearsome Stare | 8 | Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -To Hit |
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Heart of Darkness | 12 | PBAoE, Foe Disorient, -To Hit, Minor DoT(Negative) |
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Haunt | 18 | Foe Targeted, Summon Shades |
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Shadow Field | 26 | Target (Location AoE), Foe Hold, -To Hit |
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Umbra Beast | 32 | Summon Umbra Beast |
Powers
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 |
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Effects | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe Hold, -To Hit |
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Fearsome Stare
Instills tremendous Fear within a cone area in front of you, causing all affected targets to tremble in Terror uncontrollably.
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged (Cone), Foe Fear, -To Hit |
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Haunt
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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Editor's Note: Shades take less damage from Negative Energy attacks, can jump quite high, and can travel quickly. |
Recharge | Very Long |
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Effects | Foe Targeted, Summon Shades |
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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 |
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Effects | PBAoE, Foe Disorient, -To Hit, Minor DoT(Negative) |
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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 |
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Effects | Ranged (Cone), Minor DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -Fly |
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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 |
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Effects | Ranged, Target Confuse |
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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 |
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Effects | Target (Location AoE), Foe Hold, -To Hit |
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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 |
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Effects | Ranged, Moderate DoT(Negative), Foe Immobilize, -To Hit, -Fly |
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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.
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Editor's Note: The Umbra Beast is highly resistant to Cold and Negative Energy, but is slightly resistant to all forms of damage. |
Recharge | Very Long |
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Effects | Summon Umbra Beast |
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Historical
- This set was added to the game for Controllers and Dominators in Issue 22.