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Overview[]

Mu Mastery is one of the patron powersets. These powers are only available to villains who complete Scirocco's Patron Arc. Scirocco will instruct you on the Way of Mu, ancient techniques that give access to the lightning-based powers of the ancient race.

Power Tables[]

The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Arachnos Soldier/Arachnos Widow/Brute/Tanker[]

Power Level Effect
Mu Lightning 35 Ranged, High Damage(Energy), Foe: -Endurance
Electrifying Fences 35 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Minor Damage over Time(Energy), Foe Immobilize, -Endurance
Ball Lightning 41 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage over Time(Energy), Foe: -Endurance
Static Discharge 41 Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage(Energy), -End
Summon Striker 44 Summon Mu Striker: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)

Corruptor/Defender[]

Power Level Effect
Power Sink 35 Point Blank Area of Effect, Self +Endurance, Foe -Endurance
Charged Armor 35 Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Energy)
Conserve Power 41 Self Endurance Discount
Electric Shackles 41 Ranged, Minor Damage(Energy), Foe: Hold, -Endurance
Summon Adept 44 Summon Mu Adept: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)

Dominator/Controller[]

Power Level Effect
Power Sink 35 Point Blank Area of Effect, Self +Endurance, Foe -Endurance
Charged Armor 35 Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Energy)
Ball Lightning 41 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage over Time(Energy), Foe: -Endurance
Surge of Power 41 Self +Res(Special)
Summon Guardian 44 Summon Mu Guardian: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)

Mastermind[]

Power Level Effect
Static Discharge 35 Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe: -Endurance
Charged Armor 35 Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Energy)
Electrifying Fences 41 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Minor Damage over Time(Energy), Foe Immobilize, -Endurance
Thunder Strike 41 Melee(AoE), High Damage(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockback, -End
Electric Shackles 44 Ranged, Minor Damage(Energy), Foe: Hold, -Endurance

Stalker/Scrapper[]

Power Level Effect
Mu Bolts 35 Ranged, Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe -Endurance
Zapp 35 Sniper, Extreme Damage(Energy), Foe -Endurance
Ball Lightning 41 Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -Endurance
Electric Shackles 41 Ranged, Minor Damage(Energy), Foe: Hold, -Endurance
Summon Adept 44 Summon Mu Adept: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)

Blaster[]

Power Level Effect
Static Discharge 35 Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe: -Endurance
Charged Armor 35 Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smash, Lethal, Energy)
Electrifying Fences 41 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Minor Damage over Time(Energy), Foe Immobilize, -Endurance
Summon Adept 41 Summon Mu Adept: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)
Electric Shackles 44 Ranged, Minor Damage(Energy), Foe: Hold, -Endurance

Sentinel[]

Power Level Effect
Electrifying Fences 35 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DoT(Energy), Foe Immobilize, -Endurance
Thunder Strike 35 Melee(AoE), High Damage(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockback
Electric Shackles 41 Ranged, Minor Damage(Energy), Foe: Hold, -Endurance
Static Discharge 41 Ranged(Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), -Endurance
Summon Adept 44 Summon Mu Adept: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)

Powers[]

The following are powers in the Mu Mastery powerset.

Ball Lightning[]

Hurls a highly charged ball of Mu lightning that explodes on contact. Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area of effect, and drains some Endurance from each target it hits. You must have one other Mu Mastery power before selecting this power.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Energy)
Recharge Long
Minimum Level 41 (Arachnos Soldier)
41 (Arachnos Widow)
41 (Brute)
41 (Dominator)
41 (Controller)
41 (Scrapper)
41 (Tanker)
41 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage over Time(Energy)
Foe: -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Endurance Modification

Charged Armor[]

When you toggle on this power, you are surrounded by a charged field that makes you highly resistant to Smashing, Lethal, and Energy damage.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 35 (Corruptor)
35 (Dominator)
35 (Mastermind)
35 (Blaster)
35 (Controller)
35 (Defender)
Effects Toggle: Self +Resistance(Smashing, Lethal, Energy)
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories Resist Damage

Conserve Power[]

You can focus for a moment to Conserve your endurance. After activating this power, you expend less endurance on all other powers for a while.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 41 (Corruptor)
41 (Defender)
Effects Self Endurance Discount
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate

Electric Shackles[]

Electric Shackles binds a foe's limbs, leaving the target Held and helpless. The target is drained of some Endurance and some of that Endurance may be transferred back to you. You must have one other Mu Mastery power before selecting this power.

Damage Minor Damage (Energy)
Recharge Long, Moderate (Scrapper/Stalker/Sentinel Only)
Minimum Level 41 (Corruptor)
44 (Mastermind)
41 (Stalker)
44 (Blaster)
41 (Defender)
41 (Scrapper)
41 (Sentinel)
Effects Ranged Damage(Energy)
Foe: Hold, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Hold Duration
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Holds
Endurance Modification

Electrifying Fences[]

Electrifying Fences attempts to Immobilize a group of foes in an area. This power deals some Energy damage over time as it slowly drains some Endurance.

Damage Minor Damage Over Time(Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 35 (Arachnos Soldier)
35 (Arachnos Widow)
35 (Brute)
41 (Mastermind)
41 (Blaster)
35 (Tanker)
35 (Sentinel)
Effects Ranged Damage(Targeted AoE), Minor Damage over Time(Energy)
Foe: Immobilize, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Immobilization Duration
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Immobilize
Endurance Modification

Mu Bolts[]

You can quickly hurl small bolts of Mu electricity at foes, dealing some damage and draining some Endurance. Some of this Endurance may transfer back to you. Mu Bolts deals light damage, but recharges quickly.

Damage Moderate Damage(Energy)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 35 (Stalker)
35 (Scrapper)
Effects Ranged Damage(Energy)
Foe: -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Endurance Modification

Mu Lightning[]

You can send a large blast of Mu energy at a foe, dealing heavy damage and draining some Endurance. Some of this Endurance may transfer back to you.

Damage High Damage(Energy)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 35 (Arachnos Soldier)
35 (Arachnos Widow)
35 (Brute)
35 (Tanker)
Effects Ranged Damage(Energy)
Foe: -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Endurance Modification

Power Sink[]

Power Sink leeches Energy directly from the bodies of all nearby foes, draining their Endurance. Each foe you draw energy from increases your Endurance. If there are no foes within range, you will not gain Endurance.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level 35 (Corruptor)
35 (Dominator)
35 (Controller)
35 (Defender)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Self: +Endurance
Foe: -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Endurance Modification

Static Discharge[]

Hurls multiple bolts of Mu electricity in an arc that deals damage and drains Endurance from all affected foes in the area.

Damage Moderate Damage(Energy)
Recharge Long
Minimum Level 41 (Arachnos Soldier)
41 (Arachnos Widow)
35 (Mastermind)
35 (Blaster)
41 (Tanker)
41 (Brute)
41 (Sentinel)
Effects Cone Ranged Damage(Energy)
Foe: -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Endurance Modification

Summon Adept[]

Scirocco will show you how to call upon a mystical Mu Adept to assist you. The Mu pulse with the blood of their slaughtered ancestors in their veins, and are well practiced in the dark arts.

Damage Moderate Damage(Energy)
Recharge Extremely Long
Minimum Level 44 (Corruptor)
44 (Stalker)
41 (Blaster)
44 (Defender)
44 (Scrapper)
44 (Sentinel)
Effects Summon Mu Adept: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Enhance Hold Duration
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Sleep Duration
Set Categories Pet Damage
Endurance Modification

Summon Guardian[]

Scirocco will show you how to call upon a mystical Mu Guardian to assist you. The Mu pulse with the blood of their slaughtered ancestors in their veins, and are well practiced in the dark arts.

Damage Moderate Damage(Energy)
Recharge Extremely Long
Minimum Level 44 (Dominator)
44 (Controller)
Effects Summon Mu Guardian: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Enhance Hold Duration
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Pet Damage
Endurance Modification

Summon Striker[]

Scirocco will show you how to call upon a mystical Mu Striker to assist you. The Mu pulse with the blood of their slaughtered ancestors in their veins, and are well practiced in the dark arts.

Damage Moderate Damage(Energy)
Recharge Extremely Long
Minimum Level 44 (Arachnos Soldier)
44 (Arachnos Widow)
44 (Brute)
44 (Tanker)
Effects Summon Mu Striker: Ranged Moderate Damage(Energy)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Enhance Hold Duration
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Pet Damage
Endurance Modification

Surge of Power[]

When you activate this power, you transform your body into living Electricity and become extremely resistant to all damage but Psionics, as well as Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback, End Drain, Recovery DeBuff, and enemy Teleportation. Your Endurance recovery is also increased. As Power Surge wears off, the charge in your body explodes in a massive EMP pulse. However, expending all this energy will leave you exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 41 (Dominator)
41 (Controller)
Effects Self +Res(Special)
Enhancements Enhance Damage Resistance
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Resist Damage
Endurance Modification

Thunder Strike[]

A massive attack. You smash your foes with all the power of a lightning bolt. The pummeled victim takes tremendous damage and may be Disoriented. Any nearby foes may be knocked down and take some damage from the shockwave.

Damage High(Smash/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 41 (Mastermind)
35 (Sentinel)
Effects Melee Area of Effect Damage(Smash/Energy)
Foe: Disorient, Knockback, -End (Mastermind Only)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Disorient Duration
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness(Mastermind Only)
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Stuns
Knockback

Zapp[]

A focused blast of Mu electrical energy that can travel great distances with high Accuracy. Zapp drains Endurance, and is best fired from a distance as it can be interrupted. Some of the Endurance you drain may transfer back to you.

Damage Superior Damage (Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 35 (Stalker)
35 (Scrapper)
Effects Sniper, Extreme DMG(Energy)
Foe: -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Reduce Interrupt Time
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Sniper Attacks
Endurance Modification

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