Dark Armor

Overview[]

Dark Armor is a Scrapper and Sentinel secondary powerset in City of Heroes as well as a Brute and Stalker secondary powerset in City of Villains, and as of Issue 12 a Tanker primary powerset in City of Heroes.

Dark Armor allows you to tap into the powers of the Netherworld for protection. Many Dark Armor powers drain your foes to strengthen you. Dark Armor offers very good resistance to Negative Energy damage, and is one of the only defensive sets that offer some resistance to Psionic damage. However, its resistance to Energy is weak and it offers no protection to Knockback.

Power Tables[]

Tanker[]

As of Issue 12, the Dark Armor powerset is available as a primary powerset for Tankers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

	Power	Level	Effect
	Death Shroud	1	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Minor Damage over Time(Negative)
	Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
$DarkArmor DefractingCloud$	Murky Cloud	2	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Endurance Drain)
	Obsidian Shield	6	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
	Dark Regeneration	8	Point Blank Area of Effect, Minor Damage(Negative), Self: +Health
	Cloak of Darkness	12	Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
	Cloak of Fear	18	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Fear, -To-Hit
	Oppressive Gloom	26	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Disorient, Self: -Health
	Soul Transfer	32	Self Rez, Special

Scrapper/Brute[]

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Scrappers and Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

	Power	Level	Effect
	Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
	Death Shroud	2	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Minor Damage over Time(Negative)
$DarkArmor DefractingCloud$	Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Endurance Drain)
	Obsidian Shield	10	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
	Dark Regeneration	16	Point Blank Area of Effect, Minor Damage(Negative), Self: +Health
	Cloak of Darkness	20	Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
	Cloak of Fear	28	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Fear, -To-Hit
	Oppressive Gloom	35	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Disorient, Self: -Health
	Soul Transfer	38	Self Rez, Special

Stalker[]

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Stalkers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

	Power	Level	Effect
	Hide	1	Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense(Melee, Ranged, Area of Effect)
	Dark Embrace	2	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
$DarkArmor DefractingCloud$	Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Endurance Drain)
	Shadow Dweller	10	Auto: Self +Defense(All), +Resistance(Immobilize), +Perception
	Obsidian Shield	16	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
	Dark Regeneration	20	Point Blank Area of Effect, Minor Damage(Negative), Self: +Health
	Cloak of Fear	28	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Fear, -To-Hit
	Oppressive Gloom	35	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Disorient, Self: -Health
	Soul Transfer	38	Self Rez, Special

Sentinel[]

The Dark Armor powerset is available as a secondary powerset for Sentinels. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

	Power	Level	Effect
	Dark Embrace	1	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
	Tenebrous Regeneration	2	Auto: Self +Regen
$DarkArmor DefractingCloud$	Murky Cloud	4	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Endurance Drain)
	Obsidian Shield	10	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
	Obscure Sustenance	16	PBAoE Minor DMG(Negative), Self +Regen, +Recovery
	Cloak of Darkness	20	Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense, +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
	Cloak of Fear	28	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Fear, -To-Hit
	Oppressive Gloom	35	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Disorient, Self: -Health
	Soul Transfer	38	Self Rez, Special

Powers[]

Cloak of Darkness[]

A shroud of Netherworld darkness envelops you, making you difficult to spot at a distance. You can be seen only at close range, or if you attack a target. Even if seen, the Cloak of Darkness grants you a bonus to Defense to all attacks and some protection from Immobilization. This Netherworld Cloak also allows you to see things in a new light, allowing you to better see Stealthy foes. Unlike some Stealth powers, Cloak of Darkness has no movement penalty. Cloak of Darkness will not work with any other form of concealment power such as Shadow Fall or Steamy Mist.

Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	20 (Brute)
	20 (Scrapper)
	12 (Tanker)
	20 (Sentinel)
Effects	Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense
	Self: +Perception, +Resistance(Immobilize)
Enhancements	Enhance Defense Buff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Defense

Cloak of Fear[]

You can wrap yourself in a nightmarish Cloak of Fear. Foes close to you are treated to visions most horrific, forcing them to tremble in terror, only attacking if attacked, and even then, with a reduced chance to hit.

Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	28 (Brute)
	28 (Scrapper)
	28 (Stalker)
	18 (Tanker)
	28 (Sentinel)
Effects	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
	Foe: Fear, -To-Hit
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Fear Duration
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories	Fear
	ToHit Debuff

Dark Embrace[]

You tap into the energy of the Netherworld to protect yourself from damage. This Dark Embrace shrouds you and grants resistance to Lethal, Smashing, Negative Energy and Toxic damage.

Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Brute)
	1 (Scrapper)
	2 (Stalker)
	1 (Tanker)
	1 (Sentinel)
Effects	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Negative, Toxic)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories	Resist Damage

Dark Regeneration[]

You can tap the dark essence of the Netherworld to drain a small amount of life from all enemies nearby, thus healing yourself. The more foes affected, the more you will be healed.

Damage	Minor Damage(Negative)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	16 (Brute)
	16 (Scrapper)
	20 (Stalker)
	8 (Tanker)
Effects	Point Blank Area of Effect
	Self: +Health
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Heal
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Taunt Effectiveness(Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Healing
	Taunt(Brute/Tanker only)

Death Shroud[]

You become a focus point for the Netherworld, allowing its Negative Energy to seep from your body. This will continuously damage all foes in melee range.

Damage	Minor Damage over Time(Negative)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	2 (Brute)
	2 (Scrapper)
	1 (Tanker)
Effects	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect

Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Taunt Effectiveness(Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage

Hide[]

Hide makes you almost impossible to detect. When properly 'Hidden', a Stalker can pull off Critical Hits with his attacks, and even land a massive 'Assassin's Strike' with an assassin's power. When you attack or are damaged while using this power, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and retain some bonus to Defense. Unlike most Stealth powers, Hide can be used at the same time as other concealment powers, giving you even greater Stealth capability.

Recharge	-
Minimum Level	1 (Stalker)
Effects	Toggle: Self: Stealth
	Self: +Defense(Melee, Ranged, Area of Effect)
	Very low endurance cost
Enhancements	Enhance Defense Buff
	Increase Attack Rate

$DarkArmor DefractingCloud$ Murky Cloud[]

You create a Murky Cloud enshrouding you. This cloud can absorb all forms of energy, making you more resistant to Fire, Cold, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks, as well as Endurance Drain effects.

Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	2 (Brute)
	2 (Scrapper)
	4 (Stalker)
	2 (Tanker)
	4 (Sentinel)
Effects	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Endurance Drain)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories	Resist Damage

Obscure Sustenance[]

You can tap the dark essence of the Netherworld to drain a small amount of life essence from a nearby enemy, thus increasing your regeneration rate.

Damage	Minor (Negative)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	16 (Sentinel)
Effects	PBAoE Minor Damage(Negative)
	Self: +Regen, +Recovery
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Heal
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Healing

Obsidian Shield[]

You can create a special Obsidian Shield that grants good resistance to Psionic damage. With your mind enshrouded in darkness you are protected from Sleep, Fear, Hold and Disorient attacks.

Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	10 (Brute)
	10 (Scrapper)
	16 (Stalker)
	6 (Tanker)
	10 (Sentinel)
Effects	Toggle: Self +Resistance(Psionic, Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Fear)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories	Resist Damage

Oppressive Gloom[]

The Netherworld has many mutable properties, such as the Oppressive Gloom. This power allows you to use your own Hit Points to keep enemies near you Disoriented and unable to use any powers. Endurance cost for this is minimal, but the power can be dangerous to use.

Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	35 (Brute)
	35 (Scrapper)
	35 (Stalker)
	26 (Tanker)
	35 (Sentinel)
Effects	Toggle: Point Blank Area of Effect
	Foe: Disorient
	Self: -Health
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories	Stuns

Shadow Dweller[]

You are a true Shadow Dweller of the Netherworld. Your affinity for the shadows grants you an inherent bonus to all Defense, as well as an increased perception and a resistance to Immobilization. Your perception bonus and resistance to Immobilization improves over level. Shadow Dweller is an auto power. It is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level	10 (Stalker)
Effects	Auto: Self +Defense(All)
	+Resistance(Immobilize), +Perception
Enhancements	Enhance Defense Buff
Set Categories	Defense

Soul Transfer[]

Should you fall in battle, you can perform a Soul Transfer, sucking the life force of all foes around you to bring yourself back from the brink of death. The more foes nearby, the more life is restored to you. Drained foes are left Disoriented. The dark effects of this Soul Transfer will actually leave you invulnerable for a brief time, and protected from XP Debt for 20 seconds. There must be at least one foe nearby to fuel the transfer and revive yourself.

Damage	Moderate
Recharge	Very Long
Minimum Level	38 (Brute)
	38 (Scrapper)
	38 (Stalker)
	32 (Tanker)
	38 (Sentinel)
Effects	Self Rez, Special
Enhancements	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Endurance Modification
	Enhance Heal
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Healing
	Stuns
	Endurance Modification

Tenebrous Regeneration[]

Tenebrous forces from the Netherworld sustain your body, increasing regeneration rate, in addition to protecting you from immobilization effects. This power is always on and cost no endurance.

Minimum Level	2 (Sentinel)
Effects	Auto: Self +Regen
Enhancements	Enhance Heal
Set Categories	Healing

External Links[]

Dark Armor for Brutes at RedTomax.com
Dark Armor for Scrappers at RedTomax.com
Dark Armor for Stalkers at RedTomax.com
Dark Armor for Tankers at RedTomax.com