Advanced Mechanics

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Overview

This subject has been replaced or otherwise rendered obsolete by various updates, downloadable content packages, or general system upgrades.
Please note that Advanced Mechanics were REMOVED with Game Update 73.

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updates · downloadable content · Game Update 73

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Former Advanced Mechanics

Advanced Mechanics (AM) formerly enabled player characters to cause more damage with their powers while at the same time to reduce power consumption.
This game mechanic was primarily meant for the damage role.
Advanced Mechanics damage was applied in either role but power regeneration only activated in Damage role.
Advanced Mechanics categories:
Advanced Interactions: Gadgets, Mental, Quantum, Atomic
Combo: Celestial, Light, Rage, Atomic
DoT Stacking: Electricity, Nature
Mobile Focused Attack: Fire, Ice, Munitions
Pet: Earth, Sorcery

Atomic

Atomic had an Interactions Mechanic and a Combo Mechanic.

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Atomic Interactions Example

Atomic's Interactions Mechanic required 3 Nuclear Pressure stacks to set up either Geiger Blast or Geiger Beam for additional damage.
Cast Atom-Powered Assault to activate the power regeneration mechanic
Cast Beta Surge to add a Nuclear Pressure stack and regenerate power
Cast Neutron Bomb to add a second Nuclear Pressure stack and regenerate power
Cast Nuclear Burst to add a third Nuclear Pressure stack and regenerate power
Cast either Geiger Blast or Geiger Beam which causes additional damage due to 3 Nuclear Pressure stacks, regenerates power and removes all Nuclear Pressure stacks

Atomic Combo Example

Atomic's Combo Mechanic required activating a Quark-Gluon Aura.
Cast Nuclear Burst followed by Tap Range twice to combo into Nuclear Blast; Nuclear Burst adds a Nuclear Pressure stack; Each Nuclear Blast combo adds a Molecular Charge
Cast Atom-Powered Assault to activate the power regeneration mechanic; The Quark-Gluon Aura activates due to 1 Nuclear Pressure stack and 2 Molecular Charges; The Quark-Gluon Aura increases Critical Chance, Critical Damage and Might
Cast Beta Surge followed by Tap Range twice to combo into Beta Flood; Beta Surge adds a Nuclear Pressure stack and regenerates power; Each Beta Flood combo adds a Molecular Charge
Cast Neutron Bomb followed by Tap Range twice to combo into Neutron Explosion; Neutron Bomb adds a Nuclear Pressure stack and regenerates power; Each Neutron Explosion combo adds a Molecular Charge
Cast Nuclear Burst followed by Tap Range twice to combo into Nuclear Blast; Nuclear Burst adds a Nuclear Pressure stack and regenerates power; Each Nuclear Blast combo adds a Molecular Charge; The Quark-Gluon Aura refreshes due to 3 Nuclear Pressure stacks and 6 Molecular Charges

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Quark-Gluon Aura · Nuclear Burst · Tap Range · Nuclear Blast · Nuclear Pressure · Molecular Charge · Atom-Powered Assault · Beta Surge · Beta Flood · Neutron Bomb · Neutron Explosion

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Atomic AM Interactions

Celestial

A Celestial power following a Multi-input Celestial Combo would cause additional damage and regenerate power in Damage role.

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Celestial Combo

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Celestial AM Interactions

Earth

Earth's Advanced Mechanic involved providing power to Crystal with Fortify Golem and inflicting either Crushing or Dazing on opponents.

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Fortify Golem

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Earth example

Summon Crystal Golem if Crystal is not active
Cast Fortify Golem to provide Crystal with power and activate power regeneration for the next 2 powers; Crystal Golem required power to cause massive damage which is enhanced against Crushed or Dazed opponents
Cast Rumblecrush to Crush opponents; regenerates power when used after Fortify Golem
Cast Debris Field to cause damage over time with additional damage against Crushed opponents; regenerates power when used after Fortify Golem
Perform Weapon combos until Fortify Golem is off cooldown
Cast Fortify Golem to provide Crystal with power and activate power regeneration for the next 2 powers
Cast Rumblecrush to Crush opponents; regenerates power when used after Fortify Golem
Cast Totem to cause damage over time; regenerates power when used after Fortify Golem
Perform Weapon combos until Fortify Golem is off cooldown

Earth AM Interactions

Electricity

Electricity's Advanced Mechanic involved Electrified and Electro-Charge effects combined with Voltaic Bolt to refresh and spread those effects.

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Electrified · Electro-Charge · Voltaic Bolt

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Electricity example

Cast Electroburst to add an Electro-Charge to cause damage over time
Cast Electrogenesis to add another Electro-Charge to cause damage over time; regenerates power when activated after an Electro-Charge
Cast Arc Lightning to Electrify opponents; regenerates power when activated after an Electro-Charge
Cast Electrocute to cause damage over time with additional damage to Electrified opponents; regenerates power when activated after an Electro-Charge
Cast Voltaic Bolt to increase the potency of Electro-Charge effects on Electrified enemies; refreshes the Electrified effect; spreads Electro-Charges to nearby enemies; regenerates power when activated after Electrocute
Perform Weapon combos for 10 seconds
Cast Voltaic Bolt to refresh the Electrified effect; spreads Electro-Charges to nearby enemies; regenerates power when activated after an Electro-Charge
Perform Weapon combos for 10 seconds
Cast Voltaic Bolt to refresh the Electrified effect; spreads Electro-Charges to nearby enemies; regenerates power when activated after an Electro-Charge

Electricity AM Interactions

Fire

Fire's Advanced Mechanic involved Burning, Volatility and Thermal Absorption.

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Burning · Volatility · Thermal Absorption

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Fire example

Cast Burning Determination to inflict Burning, activate Volatility and activate Thermal Absorption.
Cast Fiery Weapon to increase Might and Criticals for additional damage; regenerates power while Thermal Absorption is active
Cast Flame Cascade to extend the duration of Burning, Volatility and Thermal Absorption; regenerates power while Thermal Absorption is active
Cast either Fireburst or Mass Detonation which causes additional damage while Volatility is active; regenerates power while Thermal Absorption is active and extends the duration of Burning, Volatility and Thermal Absorption if it hits an opponent
Cast Flame Cascade to extend the duration of Burning, Volatility and Thermal Absorption; regenerates power while Thermal Absorption is active
Cast either Fireburst or Mass Detonation which causes additional damage while Volatility is active; regenerates power while Thermal Absorption is active and extends the duration of Burning, Volatility and Thermal Absorption if it hits an opponent

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Burning Determination · Fiery Weapon · Flame Cascade · Fireburst · Mass Detonation

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Fire AM Interactions

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Thermal Absorption · Burning · Absorb Heat · Burning Determination · Flame Cascade · Fireburst · Mass Detonation · Fiery Weapon · Enflame · Inferno · Volatility

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Fire AM Interactions
Interaction	Powers
Activates Thermal Absorption to Regenerate Power when an opponent is Burning	Absorb Heat, Burning Determination
Regenerates Power when activated while Thermal Absorption is active	Flame Cascade, Fireburst, Mass Detonation, Fiery Weapon, Enflame, Inferno
Activates Volatility on Burning enemies to cause additional damage	Flame Cascade, Fireburst, Burning Determination
Extends the duration of Burning, Volatility and Thermal Absorption effects	Flame Cascade, Fireburst, Mass Detonation
Additional Damage if Volatility is active	Fireburst, Flame Cascade, Mass Detonation

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Gadgets

Gadgets's Advanced Interactions Mechanic required 3 different power interaction starters to set up either EMP Pulse or Paralyzing Dart for additional damage. Distract, Intimidation or Stealth could also set up EMP Pulse or Paralyzing Dart for additional damage.

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EMP Pulse · Paralyzing Dart · Distract · Intimidation · Stealth

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Gadgets example

Cast Battle Display to activate Battle Awareness for power regeneration
Cast Distract
Cast either EMP Pulse or Paralyzing Dart which cause massive damage after Distract; regenerates power while Battle Awareness is active
Cast Sticky Bomb to Daze opponent; regenerates power while Battle Awareness is active
Cast Cryo-Foam to inflict Frostbite on opponent; regenerates power while Battle Awareness is active
Cast Gauss Grenade to Electrify opponent; regenerates power while Battle Awareness is active
Cast either EMP Pulse or Paralyzing Dart which cause massive damage due to 3 different interactions; regenerates power while Battle Awareness is active

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Battle Display · Battle Awareness · Distract · EMP Pulse · Paralyzing Dart · Sticky Bomb · Daze · Cryo-Foam · Frostbite · Gauss Grenade · Electrify

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Gadgets AM Interactions

Ice

Ice's Advanced Mechanic required using 4 Chill Effects, Ice Armor or an Icy Field to set up either Arctic Gust or Avalanche for additional damage.

Ice example

Cast Cold Snap to activate the Power regeneration mechanic and add a Chill Effect
Cast Wintry Tempest to inflict Frostbite; regenerates power used after Cold Snap
Cast Ice Bash to add a 2nd Chill Effect; regenerates power while Cold Snap is active
Cast either Arctic Gust or Avalanche which causes additional damage as Ice Bash is active; regenerates power used as Cold Snap is active
Cast Cold Snap to add a 3rd Chill Effect
Cast Ice Bash to add a 4th Chill Effect; regenerates power while Cold Snap is active
Cast either Arctic Gust or Avalanche which causes additional damage after 4 Chill Effects; regenerates power while Cold Snap is active
Cast either Arctic Gust or Avalanche which causes additional damage after 4 Chill Effects; regenerates power used while is active
Cast either Arctic Gust or Avalanche which causes additional damage after 4 Chill Effects; regenerates power while Cold Snap is active

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Cold Snap · Wintry Tempest · Ice Bash · Arctic Gust · Avalanche

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Ice AM Interactions

Light

Chaining together consecutive Construct Combos for a period of 4 seconds or more caused significantly increased damage until the combo chain is broken.

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Construct Combos

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Light AM Interactions

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Dazed · Chompers · Spikequake · Boxing · Chainsaw · Fan · Grasping Hand · Hand Clap · Light Claws · Snap Trap · Whip Thrash

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Light AM Interactions
Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power if cast on an opponent Dazed by Chompers or Spikequake	Boxing, Chainsaw, Fan, Grasping Hand, Hand Clap, Light Claws, Snap Trap, Whip Thrash

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Mental

Mental's Advanced Interactions Mechanic required 3 Resonance stacks to set up Mass Terror or Mass Levitation for additional damage. Grandeur or Invisibility could also set up Mass Terror or Mass Levitation for additional damage.

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Resonance · Mass Terror · Mass Levitation · Grandeur · Invisibility

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Mental example

Cast Psychic Resonance to activate Resonance for additional damage and power regeneration
Cast Grandeur
Cast either Mass Terror or Mass Levitation which cause massive damage after Grandeur; regenerates power while Resonance is active
Cast Phantom Flames to increase the Resonance level; regenerates power while Resonance is active
Cast Telekinetic Push to increase the Resonance level again; regenerates power while Resonance is active
Cast Telekinetic Bolt to increase the Resonance level yet again; regenerates power while Resonance is active
Cast either Mass Terror or Mass Levitation which cause massive damage after the Resonance level had been increased 3 time; regenerates power while Resonance is active

Mental AM Interactions

Munitions

Munition's Advanced Mechanic required 3 Bullet Frenzy stacks to set up additional damage for any power that could activate Bullet Frenzy.

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Bullet Frenzy

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Munitions example

Cast Killer Instincts to activate Eye of the Tiger for power regeneration
Cast Railguns as the 1st power to activate Bullet Frenzy; regenerates power while Eye of the Tiger is active
Cast Chain Gun as the 2nd power to activate Bullet Frenzy; regenerates power while Eye of the Tiger is active
Cast Five Barrel Minigun as the 3rd power to activate Bullet Frenzy; regenerates power while Eye of the Tiger is active
Cast Railguns which causes additional damage as Bullet Frenzy is active; regenerates power while Eye of the Tiger is active
Cast Chain Gun which causes additional damage as Bullet Frenzy is active; regenerates power while Eye of the Tiger is active
Cast Five Barrel Minigun which causes additional damage as Bullet Frenzy is active; regenerates power while Eye of the Tiger is active

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Killer Instincts · Eye of the Tiger · Railguns · Chain Gun · Five Barrel Minigun

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Munitions AM Interactions

Nature

Nature's Advanced Mechanic involved stacking Poison Spores combined with Harvest to refresh and spread those Poison Spores.

Nature example

Cast Savage Growth to apply one stack of Poison Spores to cause damage over time
Cast Vine Lash to apply a second stack of Poison Spores to cause damage over time; regenerates power if Poison Spores are active
Cast Briar to apply a third stack of Poison Spores to cause damage over time; regenerates power if Poison Spores are active
Cast Swarm to summon insects that cause damage over time; regenerates power if Poison Spores are active
Cast Harvest to spread the three stacks of Poison Spores to nearby opponents and refresh the three stacks of Poison Spores; regenerates power if Poison Spores are active
Perform Weapon Combos for 10 seconds
Cast Harvest to spread the three stacks of Poison Spores to nearby opponents and refresh the three stacks of Poison Spores; regenerates power if Poison Spores are active
Perform Weapon Combos for 10 seconds
Cast Harvest to spread the three stacks of Poison Spores to nearby opponents and refresh the three stacks of Poison Spores; regenerates power if Poison Spores are active

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Savage Growth · Vine Lash · Briar · Swarm · Harvest

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Nature AM Interactions

Quantum

Time Bomb created a Time Loop that causes additional damage based on the number of Time tree damaging powers that are cast before it exploded.

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Quantum example

Cast Time Bomb to activate a Time Loop
Cast Distortion Wave to increase the Time Loop damage potential; regenerates power while the Time Loop is active
Cast Tachyon Blast to increase the Time Loop damage potential; regenerates power while the Time Loop is active
Cast Tachyon Burst to increase the Time Loop damage potential; regenerates power while the Time Loop is active
The Time Loop ends when Time Bomb explodes causing massive damage due to the previous 3 Time tree powers

Quantum AM Interactions

Rage

Rage Combos caused additional damage while in a Savage State and regeneate Power while in Damage role.

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Rage Combos · Savage · Damage

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Rage example

Cast Eviscerating Chain and Hold Melee to combo into Eviscerate; Eviscerate activates the Savage state
Cast Outrage and Hold Melee to combo into Extra Measure; Extra Measure regenerates power due to the Savage state; Extra Measure causes additional damage due to the Savage state
Cast Eviscerating Chain and Hold Melee to combo into Eviscerate; Eviscerate regenerates power due to the Savage state; Eviscerate causes additional damage due to the Savage state
Cast Outrage and Hold Melee to combo into Extra Measure; Extra Measure regenerates power due to the Savage state; Extra Measure causes additional damage due to the Savage state

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Eviscerating Chain · Hold Melee · Eviscerate · Outrage · Extra Measure

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Rage AM Interactions

Sorcery

Sorcery's Advanced Mechanic involved providing power to Fury with Offering and maintaining either a Red Soul Aura or inflicting Bad Karma on opponents.

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Offering

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Sorcery example

Summon Fury if Fury is not active
Cast Offering to provide Fury with power and activate power regeneration for the next 2 powers; Fury required power to cause massive damage which is enhanced against opponents inflicted with Bad Karma or when Red Soul Aura is active
Cast Shard of Life to inflict Bad Karma; regenerates power when used after Offering
Cast Circle of Destruction to cause damage over time with additional damage against opponents inflicted with Bad Karma; regenerates power when used after Offering
Perform Weapon combos until Offering is off cooldown
Cast Offering to provide Fury with power and activate power regeneration for the next 2 powers
Cast Shard of Life to inflict Bad Karma; regenerates power when used after Offering
Cast Soul Well to cause damage over time; regenerates power when used after Offering
Perform Weapon combos until Offering is off cooldown

Sorcery AM Interactions

Trivia

Advanced Mechanics were removed in Game Update 73

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Game Update 73

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Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power while Atom-Powered Assault is active	Atom Splitter, Beta Surge, Neutron Bomb, Nuclear Burst, Thermochemical Explosion, Geiger Beam, Geiger Blast
Adds a Nuclear Pressure stack	Atom Splitter, Beta Surge, Neutron Bomb, Nuclear Burst, Thermochemical Explosion
Grants a Molecular Charge	Atomic Combos : Atomic Fragmentation, Beta Flood, Neutron Explosion, Nuclear Blast, Thermochemical Detonation
Additional damage after; 3 Nuclear Pressure stacks	Geiger Beam, Geiger Blast
Activates Quark-Gluon Aura after; 3 Nuclear Pressure stacks and; 6 Molecular Charges	Atom Splitter, Beta Surge, Neutron Bomb, Nuclear Burst, Thermochemical Explosion
Activates Quark-Gluon Aura after; 1 Nuclear Pressure stack and; 2 Molecular Charges	Atom-Powered Assault, Neutrino Blast, Proton Remedy
Activates Quark-Gluon Aura	Energize

Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power if cast after a multi-input Celestial Combo	Admonish, Benediction, Blessing, Blight, Consume Soul, Curse, Death Mark, Divine Light, Haunt, Malediction, Plague, Renew, Retribution, Smite, Wither, Wrath of the Presence
Causes increased damage if cast after a multi-input Celestial Combo	Admonish, Blight, Consume Soul, Curse, Death Mark, Divine Light, Haunt, Plague, Retribution, Smite, Wither, Wrath of the Presence
Damages enemies near your target if cast after a multi-input Celestial Combo	Consume Soul, Haunt, Retribution, Smite
Deals increased damage while using multi-input Celestial Combos	Cursed Idol, Divine Light

Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power if it is the first or second power cast after Fortify Golem while Crystal Golem is active	Debris Field, Earthen Grip, Reinforce, Rumblecrush, Shards, Soothing Sands, Striking Stones, Totem
Crushes enemies	Earthen Grip, Rumblecrush
Dazes enemies	Pebble Blast, Stone, Tectonic Break, Unstoppable

Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power when activated after an Electro-Charge	Arc Lightning, Electrocute, Electrogenesis, Voltaic Bolt, Wired
Regenerates Power when activated while Electrocute is active	Arc Lightning, Electrogenesis, Voltaic Bolt, Wired
Electrifies enemies	Arc Lightning, Tesla Blast, Wired
Refreshes the Electrified interaction and spreads Electro-Charges to nearby enemies	Voltaic Bolt
Places an Electro-Charge on enemies to cause damage over time	Electrogenesis, Electroburst

Interaction	Powers
Initiates Battle Awareness	Battle Display
Regenerates Power while Battle Awareness is active	Cryo-field, Cryo-Foam, Distract, EMP Pulse, Fear Gas, Gauss Grenade, Napalm Grenade, Paralyzing Dart, Stasis Field, Sticky Bomb, Taser Pull, Vortex Cannon
Electrifies enemies	Gauss Grenade, Taser Pull
Inflicts Burning	Napalm Grenade
Inflicts Frostbite	Cryo-Foam, Cryo-field
Dazes enemies	Sticky Bomb, Vortex Cannon
Additional damage if cast after Distract, Intimidation or unstealthing	Paralyzing Dart, EMP Pulse
Additional damage after 3 different Gadgets Interaction starters	Paralyzing Dart, EMP Pulse

Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power while Cold Snap is active	Arctic Gust, Avalanche, Ice Bash, Cold Snap, Bitter Winds, Wintry Tempest
Inflicts Frostbite; May Root or Encase Frostbitten enemies	Inescapable Storm, Wintry Tempest, Snow Devil, Bitter Winds
Grants Chill Effects; 5 Chill Effects activates Ice Armor	Cold Snap, Ice Bash, Reflection
May Root Frostbitten enemies and form an Icy Field damaging nearby enemies	Arctic Gust, Avalanche, Freeze Wave, Glacier Flash, Shatter Restraints
Additional damage to opponents in an Ice Field	Arctic Gust, Avalanche
Additional Damage in Ice Armor or after 4 Chill Effects	Arctic Gust, Avalanche
Additional damage if Ice Bash is active	Arctic Gust, Avalanche

Interaction	Powers
Initiates Resonance	Psychic Resonance
Regenerates Power if Resonance is active	Mass Levitation, Mass Terror, Phantom Flames, Psychic Shock, Telekinetic Bolt, Telekinetic Push
Increases Resonance level	Telekinetic Bolt, Telekinetic Push, Phantom Flames, Psychic Shock
Causes additional damage based on the Resonance level	Mass Levitation, Mass Terror
Causes additional damage if cast after Grandeur or Invisibility	Mass Levitation, Mass Terror
Causes additional damage when Resonance is active	Mass Levitation, Telekinetic Bolt, Telekinetic Push, Mass Terror, Phantom Flames, Psychic Shock

Interaction	Powers
Activates Eye of the Tiger	Killer Instincts, Survival
Regenerates Power if Eye of the Tiger is active	50 Cal, Chain Gun, Five Barrel Minigun, Particle Gun, Railguns, Rocket Launcher, Shrapnel Grenade Launcher, Splosion
Activates Bullet Frenzy	50 Cal, Chain Gun, Five Barrel Minigun, Particle Gun, Railguns, Rocket Launcher, Shrapnel Grenade Launcher, Splosion
Refreshes Bullet Frenzy and Eye of the Tiger	Mounted Turret
Causes additional damage when Bullet Frenzy is active. Refreshes Bullet Frenzy and Eye of the Tiger	50 Cal, Chain Gun, Five Barrel Minigun, Particle Gun, Railguns, Rocket Launcher, Shrapnel Grenade Launcher, Splosion

Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power when activated after Poison Spores are released or spread	Briar, Carnage, Harvest, Hive Mind, Swarm, Thorn Burst, Vine Lash
Regenerates Power when activated while Swarm is active	Briar, Carnage, Harvest, Hive Mind, Thorn Burst, Vine Lash
Regenerates Power in Primal Wolf Form while Carnage is active	Roar, Serpent Call
Releases Poison Spores; to causes Damage Over Time	Briar, Savage Growth, Vine Lash
Spreads Poison Spores	Harvest, Thorn Burst
Spreads Poison Spores in Canine Form	Canine Form : Thrash, Fling
Additional damage if inflicted with Poison Spores	Harvest, Voracious Plants

Interaction	Powers
Activates Time Loop	Time Bomb
Regenerates Power during a Time Loop	Anomaly, Distortion Wave, Tachyon Blast, Tachyon Burst, Time Shift, Warp Barrage
Increases Time Loop damage	Anomaly, Distortion Wave, Tachyon Blast, Tachyon Burst, Time Shift, Warp Barrage

Interaction	Powers
Activates a Savage state	Rage Combos : Dreadful Explosion, Eviscerate, Extra Measure, Frenzy, Revenge Spin
Regenerates Power in Damage role while in a Savage state	Rage Combos : Dreadful Explosion, Eviscerate, Extra Measure, Frenzy, Revenge Spin
Causes increased damage while in a Savage state	Rage Combos : Dreadful Explosion, Eviscerate, Extra Measure, Frenzy, Revenge Spin
Extends the duration of a Savage state	Berserk, Bloodlust, Channel Hate, Dreadful Blast, Eviscerating Chain, Frenzy, Galling Eruption, Infuriate, Lacerate, Mangle, Outrage, Plasma Retch, Rage Blast, Revenge, Violence

Interaction	Powers
Regenerates Power if it is the first or second power cast after Offering while Fury is active	Boon of Souls, Circle of Destruction, Ritualistic Word, Shard of Life, Soul Barrage, Soul Storm, Soul Well, Transmutation, Weapon of Destiny
Inflicts Bad Karma; Enemy attacks either heal their targets or damage their allies	Condemn, Karmic Backlash, Shard of Life, Soul Siphon, Weapon of Destiny
Grants Red Soul Aura	Soul Well, Fury, Soul Siphon