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'''City of Heroes''' is a [[MMORPG]] set in a comic-book-style universe. In it, players create their own unique hero and then perform deeds to halt or prevent acts either criminal or immoral, usually by force. It has proven to be among the most rapidly-changing [[MMOG]]s to date. The game was shutdown on November 30, [[2012]].


'''City of Heroes''' is a MMOG set in a comic-book-style universe. In it, players create their own unique hero and then perform deeds to halt or prevent acts either criminal or immoral, usually by force. It has proven to be among the most rapidly-changing MMOGs to date.
The game was released in the US in April 2004, and has since been released in Europe and Korea. On October 31, [[2005]], [[City of Villains]] was released as a standalone expansion to City of Heroes.
 
The game was released in the U.S. in April of 2004, and has since been released in Europe and Korea. On October 31, 2005, City of Villains was released as a standalone expansion to City of Heroes.


==The Universe==
==Story==
The universe of City of Heroes is centered around present-day Paragon City, one that—through coincidence and happenstance—has grown into the central hub for heroism and villainy in the world. Paragon City is confirmed to be on the coast of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, although there is no immediately obvious evidence of this within the game.
The universe of City of Heroes is centered around present-day Paragon City, one that, through coincidence and happenstance, has grown into the central hub for heroism and villainy in the world. Paragon City is confirmed to be on the coast of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, although there is no immediately obvious evidence of this within the game.


To accommodate a wide range of heroic styles from comic-book culture, there are a few major changes from the world we live in. Everyday technology is roughly the same, while the technology that heroes typically encounter is the stuff of science fiction. The existence of magic is not denied by anyone, as indeed, many heroes and villains use it as their primary source of power. Martial arts techniques are potentially so deadly that someone can, with enough talent, take down any modern weaponry or machinery with their bare hands. Mishaps or processes regarding radiation, chemicals, and other things relating to science are very common ways to obtain super-human ability. Additionally, some people are super-human by virtue of extreme genetic mutation, akin to Marvel's "X-Men" franchise.
To accommodate a wide range of heroic styles from comic-book culture, there are a few major changes from the world we live in. Everyday technology is roughly the same, while the technology that heroes typically encounter is the stuff of science fiction. The existence of magic is not denied by anyone, as indeed, many heroes and villains use it as their primary source of power. Martial arts techniques are potentially so deadly that someone can, with enough talent, take down any modern weaponry or machinery with their bare hands. Mishaps or processes regarding radiation, chemicals, and other things relating to science are very common ways to obtain super-human ability. Additionally, some people are super-human by virtue of extreme genetic mutation, akin to Marvel's "X-Men" franchise.


==Archetypes==
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Please note that while City of Villains can be considered a separate game, it is closely-connected enough that it is considered part of City of Heroes, and therefore part of this guide. Also note that "hero" will often refer to any player character in text that applies to both CoH and CoV.
 
Player characters in City of Heroes are primarily defined by their archetype; one's archetype is comparable to one's class in other MMOGs. Your archetype determines your maximum HP, one of your inherent powers, and the choices available for primary, secondary, and tertiary power sets. ''(For more on powersets, see [[City of Heroes/Powers|Powers]].)''
 
Below is the list of archetypes characters may play. Note as a general rule that Heroes are more extreme in their strengths and weaknesses, while Villains tend to be more well-rounded.
 
===[[City of Heroes/Archetypes|Hero archetypes]]===
* [[City of Heroes/Blaster|Blaster]]
* [[City of Heroes/Controller|Controller]]
* [[City of Heroes/Defender|Defender]]
* [[City of Heroes/Tanker|Tanker]]
* [[City of Heroes/Scrapper|Scrapper]]
** [[City of Heroes/Peacebringer|Peacebringer]] ''(epic archetype)''
** [[City of Heroes/Warshade|Warshade]] ''(epic archetype)''


===Villain archetypes ''(City of Villains)''===
==External links==
* [[City of Heroes/Brute|Brute]]
* [http://vidiotmaps.com VidiotMaps.com], comprehensive interactive and printable maps for City of Heroes.
* [[City of Heroes/Corrupter|Corrupter]]
* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com CityofHeroes.com], City of Heroes official message board.
* [[City of Heroes/Dominator|Dominator]]
* [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Main_Page Paragon Wiki], the Wiki for City of Heroes/Villains
* [[City of Heroes/Mastermind|Mastermind]]
* [http://www.cohplanner.com/ CoH Planner], Build Designers and Planners for City of Heroes
* [[City of Heroes/Stalker|Stalker]]


==Powers==
For a general description of powers as a whole, see [[City of Heroes/Powers|Powers]].
For a description of specific primary, secondary, and tertiary sets, see the archetype pages above for links to sets appropriate to each archetype.
Below is a listing of sets available to all characters, in general:
* [[City of Heroes/Powers:Inherent|Inherent]]
* [[City of Heroes/Powers:Temporary Powers|Temporary Powers]]
* The power pool:
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Concealment|Concealment]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Fighting|Fighting]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Fitness|Fitness]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Flight|Flight]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Leadership|Leadership]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Leaping|Leaping]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Medicine|Medicine]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Presence|Presence]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Speed|Speed]]
** [[City of Heroes/Powers:Teleportation|Teleportation]]
==Miscellaneous Information/Not yet in a defined category==
* '''Origins''' - To be added under its own heading on this page.
* [[City of Heroes/Abbreviations|Abbreviations]] - A list of abbreviations unique to City of Heroes.
* [[City of Heroes/Missions|Missions]] - A general description of missions and their mechanics.
* [[City of Heroes/Enhancements|Enhancements]] - Information about power enhancement items.
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Box artwork for City of Heroes.
Box artwork for City of Heroes.
City of Heroes
Developer(s)Cryptic Studios, Paragon Studios
Publisher(s)NCsoft
Year released2004
System(s)Windows, macOS
Expansion pack(s)City of Villains
Going Rogue
Genre(s)RPG
ModesMMOG
Latest version1600.20090902.4T2
Rating(s)ESRB TeenPEGI Ages 16+
LinksCity of Heroes ChannelSearchSearch

City of Heroes is a MMORPG set in a comic-book-style universe. In it, players create their own unique hero and then perform deeds to halt or prevent acts either criminal or immoral, usually by force. It has proven to be among the most rapidly-changing MMOGs to date. The game was shutdown on November 30, 2012.

The game was released in the US in April 2004, and has since been released in Europe and Korea. On October 31, 2005, City of Villains was released as a standalone expansion to City of Heroes.

Story[edit]

The universe of City of Heroes is centered around present-day Paragon City, one that, through coincidence and happenstance, has grown into the central hub for heroism and villainy in the world. Paragon City is confirmed to be on the coast of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, although there is no immediately obvious evidence of this within the game.

To accommodate a wide range of heroic styles from comic-book culture, there are a few major changes from the world we live in. Everyday technology is roughly the same, while the technology that heroes typically encounter is the stuff of science fiction. The existence of magic is not denied by anyone, as indeed, many heroes and villains use it as their primary source of power. Martial arts techniques are potentially so deadly that someone can, with enough talent, take down any modern weaponry or machinery with their bare hands. Mishaps or processes regarding radiation, chemicals, and other things relating to science are very common ways to obtain super-human ability. Additionally, some people are super-human by virtue of extreme genetic mutation, akin to Marvel's "X-Men" franchise.

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