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Overview[]

Invulnerability is a Resistance powerset. It is characterized by high all around resistance compared to other defense sets. Tankers have access to this set as one of their primary powersets, while Brutes, Scrappers, Stalkers and Sentinels can use it as one of their secondary powersets.

Invulnerability gives you incredible abilities to resist damage and other effects. Its resistance to physical damage is superior, however, Invulnerability offers no protection from Psionic attacks.

Power Tables[]

Tanker/Brute/Scrapper[]

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

Power Level as Primary Level as Secondary Effect
Invulnerability ResToPhysicalDmg Resist Physical Damage 1 1 Auto: Self +Resistance (Lethal, Smashing)
Invulnerability TemporaryInvulnerabilty Temp Invulnerability 1 2 Self +Resistance (Lethal, Smashing)
Invulnerability DullPain Dull Pain 2 4 Self Heal +Maximum Health
Invulnerability ResToSpecialDmg Resist Elements 6 10 Auto: Self +Resistance (Cold, Fire, Toxic)
Invulnerability UnyeildlingStance Unyielding 8 16 Toggle Self +Resistance (Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Slow, Knockback)
Invulnerability ResToCosmicDmag Resist Energies 12 20 Auto: Self +Resistance (Energy, Negative)
Invulnerability Invincibility Invincibility 18 28 Self +Defense (Lethal, Smashing, Cold, Fire, Energy, Negative) +Accuracy Foe: +Taunt
Invulnerability ToughHide Tough Hide 26 35 Auto: Self +Defense(All but Psionics)
Invulnerability Unstoppable Unstoppable 32 38 Self, +Resistance(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback, All Damage except Psionics)

Stalker[]

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

Power Level Effect
Invulnerability Hide2 Hide 1 Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense(Melee, Ranged, AoE)
Invulnerability ResToPhysicalDmg Resist Physical Damage 2 Auto: Self +Resistance (Lethal, Smash, Defense Debuff)
Invulnerability TemporaryInvulnerabilty Temp Invulnerability 4 Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal)
Invulnerability DullPain Dull Pain 10 Self Heal, +Max HP
Invulnerability UnyeildlingStance Unyielding 16 Toggle Self +Resistance (Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Slow, Knockback)
Invulnerability ResToSpecialDmg Environmental Resistance 20 Auto: Self +Resistance (Fire, Cold, Toxic, Energy, Negative, Slow, Endurance)
Invulnerability Invincibility Reinforced 28 Toggle: Self +Defense (All but Psionics), +To Hit
Invulnerability ToughHide Tough Hide 35 Auto: Self +Defense(All but Psionics)
Invulnerability Unstoppable Unstoppable 38 Self, +Resistance(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback, All Damage except Psionics)

Sentinel[]

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

Power Level Effect
Invulnerability TemporaryInvulnerabilty Temp Invulnerability 1 Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal)
Invulnerability ResToPhysicalDmg Resist Physical Damage 2 Auto: Self +Resistance (Lethal, Smash, Defense Debuff)
Durability Durability 4 Auto: Self +Max HP, +Max End, +Res(Toxic)
Invulnerability DullPain Dull Pain 10 Self Heal, +Max HP
Invulnerability UnyeildlingStance Unyielding 16 Toggle Self +Resistance (Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Slow, Knockback)
Invulnerability ResToSpecialDmg Environmental Resistance 20 Auto: Self +Resistance (Fire, Cold, Toxic, Energy, Negative, Slow, Endurance)
Invulnerability Invincibility Invincible 28 Toggle: Self +Defense (All but Psionics), +To Hit
Invulnerability ToughHide Tough Hide 35 Auto: Self +Defense(All but Psionics)
Invulnerability Unstoppable Unstoppable 38 Self, +Resistance(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback, All Damage except Psionics)

Powers[]

Invulnerability DullPain Dull Pain[]

You can activate this power to increase your maximum Hit Points for a short time.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 4 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 4 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 2 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon stalker 10 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 10 (Sentinel)
Effects Click Self +Heal +Maximum Health
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Heal Enhance Heal
Set Categories IO Healing Healing

Durability Durability[]

Your body is naturally durable, as a result you have higher hit points and endurance, you are also naturally resistant to toxic damage. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level Sentinel logo 6 (Sentinel)
Effects Auto: Self +Max HP, Max End, +Res(Toxic)
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
TO Training Endurance Modification Enhance Endurance Modification
TO Training Heal Enhance Heal
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage
IO Endurance Modification Endurance Modification
IO Healing Healing

Invulnerability ResToSpecialDmg Environmental Resistance[]

You are naturally resistant to the environmental damage and always take less Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative and Toxic Damage as well as Debuff effects which reduce your speed, endurance or recovery. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker 20 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 20 (Sentinel)
Effects Auto: Self +Resistance(Fire, Cold, Toxic, Energy, Negative, Slow, Endurance)
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage

Invulnerability Hide2 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. No Endurance cost.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker 1 (Stalker)
Effects Toggle: Self Stealth, +Defense(Melee, Ranged, AoE)
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff Enhance Defense Buff
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Defense Buff Defense

Invulnerability Invincibility Invincibility[]

When this power is on, for each nearby foe in melee range you receive a bonus to Defense against all attacks but Psionics, and a bonus to your Accuracy. This power is most effective when fighting multiple opponents. The first foe you engage in melee grants the highest Defense bonus, and up to 10 foes can contribute to your Defense and ToHit Bonus.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 28 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 28 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 18 (Tanker)
Effects Self +Defense (Lethal, Smashing, Cold, Fire, Energy, Negative)
Self: +To Hit
Foe: +Taunt
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs Enhance ToHit Buff
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Defense Buff Enhance Defense Buffs
Set Categories IO Defense Buff Defense
IO ToHit Buffs To Hit Buffs

Invulnerability Invincibility Invincible[]

While this power is active your defenses are reinforced, increasing your Defense against all attacks but Psionics. Your attacks are also reinforced, allowing you to ignore some of your target's Defense.

Minimum Level Sentinel logo 28 (Sentinel)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(All but Psionics), +To Hit
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff Enhance Defense Buff
TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories IO Defense Buff Defense
IO ToHit Buffs To Hit Buffs

Invulnerability Invincibility Reinforced[]

While this power is active your defenses are reinforced, increasing your Defense against all attacks but Psionics. Your attacks are also reinforced, allowing you to ignore some of your target's Defense.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker 28 (Stalker)
Effects Toggle: Self +Defense(All but Psionics), +To Hit
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff Enhance Defense Buff
TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories IO Defense Buff Defense
IO ToHit Buffs To Hit Buffs

Invulnerability ResToSpecialDmg Resist Elements[]

You are naturally resistant to the elements and always take less Fire, Cold, and Toxic damage. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 10 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 10 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 6 (Tanker)
Effects Auto: Self +Resistance (Cold, Fire, Toxic, Slow)
7.5% Resistance
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage

Invulnerability ResToCosmicDmag Resist Energies[]

You are naturally resistant to Energy and Negative Energy damage. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 20 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 20 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 12 (Tanker)
Effects Auto: Self +Resistance (Energy, Negative, Endurance)
7.5% Resistance
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage

Invulnerability ResToPhysicalDmg Resist Physical Damage[]

You are naturally tough and inherently resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage. This power is always on, and costs no Endurance.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 1 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 1 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 1 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon stalker 2 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 2 (Sentinel)
Effects Auto: Self +Resistance (Lethal, Smashing, Defense Debuff)
7.5% Resistance
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage

Invulnerability TemporaryInvulnerabilty Temp Invulnerability[]

When you toggle on this power, you become highly resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 2 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 2 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 1 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon stalker 4 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 1 (Sentinel)
Effects Toggle Self +Resistance (Lethal, Smashing)
30.0% Resistance
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage

Invulnerability ToughHide Tough Hide[]

Your thickened skin makes you much tougher to hit. This power is always on and costs no Endurance. Tough Hide offers no protection to Psionic attacks.

Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 35 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 35 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 26 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon stalker 35 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 35 (Sentinel)
Effects Auto: Self +Defense(All but Psionics)
5% Defense
+Resistance(Defense Debuff)
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff Enhance Defense Buffs
Set Categories IO Defense Buff Defense

Invulnerability Unstoppable Unstoppable[]

When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to most Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, Knockback and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs very little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 38 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 38 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 32 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon stalker 38 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 38 (Sentinel)
Effects Self, +Resistance(Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback)
Self +Resistance (All Damage except Psionics)
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
TO Training Endurance Modification Enhance Endurance Modification
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage
IO Endurance Modification Endurance Modification

Invulnerability UnyeildlingStance Unyielding[]

When you toggle on this power, you become Unyielding. You are resistant to all damage except Psionics, as well as Knockback, Slow, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, and Disorient effects. However, your defiant stature means you are more likely to be hit.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute 16 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper 16 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker 8 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon stalker 16 (Stalker)
Sentinel logo 16 (Sentinel)
Effects Toggle Self +Resistance (Disorient, Hold, Immobilize, Sleep, Slow, Knockback)
10% Resistance (Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Toxic)
5% Resist (Smash, Lethal)
-5% Base Defense (All)
Enhancements TO Training Damage Resistance Enhance Damage Resistance
TO Training Endurance Cost Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Resist Damage Resist Damage

History[]

  • Unyielding was originally called Unyielding Stance and caused the character to be immobilized, a true stance. This was changed in Issue 3.[1]
    • Unyielding has -Defense which was compensated for by Invincibility's +Defense, and countered by Tough Hide.

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