Nice write-up!
How about doing one for villain players who on that rare occasion go go blueside? 
Really nice and comprehensive, just don't go looking for any Black Markets in Port Oakes. Their isn't One.
And the VG's can be formed By visiting the VG man inside the foyer of a building in the middle of Post Oakes, the one with all the Arachnos flags on it, sorry can't remember the co-ords off the top of my head.
My Apologies....there has been a BM added in Port Oakes when the abandoned lads were added
There is a Black Market in Port Oaks, it's between the Arena and Ferry.
Where are those abandoned labs in PO and St. Martial?
Awesome info for us Blueside types!!!
Well done! 
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Really nice and comprehensive, just don't go looking for any Black Markets in Port Oakes. Their isn't One.
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I see someone hasn't been in Port Oakes since i13 went live.
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Another easy way to find that big building in Port Oakes is to target the Quartermaster in the center of the map. He is at the top of a building and is either reached by getting in an elevator in that room where you pay SG rent, or in the building across from it. (I'm fairly sure it's the same building, but not 100% sure without actually going into the game)
I also look for the big reflecting pool which is located between the two tall buildings that are the landmark for this area.
Very nice guide!
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Really nice and comprehensive, just don't go looking for any Black Markets in Port Oakes. Their isn't One.
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I see someone hasn't been in Port Oakes since i13 went live.
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Yep, but i did edit it before your post after checking 
Port Oakes was always a half hour job anyway, just 3 papers and a mayhem then off to Cap au. Now its an arc to do quickly for the few merits after the 3 papers and a mayhem....then off to Cap au
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Where do I go to Form a VG or pay base rent?
VG Registrar (for setting up VGs and paying rent) is located in the very tall building hung with Arachnos flags in Port Oakes.
A Base Teleporter drops you off outside the building
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I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
5 stars!!! Much appreciated.
"Hmm, I guess I'm not as omniscient as I thought" -Gavin Runeblade.
I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
With GR coming soon, are there any other questions to add to this list or something that may need more clarification.
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Where can I buy a Raptor Pack like those in the Shadow Shard? In Grandville infront of the Statue of Lord Recluse. Also unlike in heroes you don't have to be level 40 to get to this vender. |
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How do I unloick Widow and Soldiers? VEATS (Villain Epic Archetypes) are earned by leveling a villain character to 50. |
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What Epic Powers are Available to Villains? For villains you must choose a Patron and complete the first 2 arc to access the powers. Due to a recent change you can choose a different pool than that of your patron. But you can still only have 1 Epic Pool. {Insert patron powers} |
Very nice guide!
"Hmm, I guess I'm not as omniscient as I thought" -Gavin Runeblade.
I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
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To start the TF eveyone has to be in Zone. Also if you are not lvl 35 it will not let you tp there.
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Or join an all-villain team and use your mission teleport.
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To start the TF eveyone has to be in Zone. Also if you are not lvl 35 it will not let you tp there.
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I'll have to test on the minimum level, I thought I got a lowbie hero in there.
"Hmm, I guess I'm not as omniscient as I thought" -Gavin Runeblade.
I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
Should also add "Thus Spoke The Reichsman" in the SF list (or Barracuda Strike Force as it's commonly called)
Given by Barracuda in Grandville (2559, -392, 1934.5)
lvl 45-50
and hello from Afghanistan
V-T
Good point VT,
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| -Pirates of the Sky, levels 20-25, given by Silver Mantis through the mission computer in villain group bases. The base must have the computer and allow teammates into the base to start the strike force. |
"Hmm, I guess I'm not as omniscient as I thought" -Gavin Runeblade.
I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
I'd also like to add a few major points for CoH/CoV crossovers.
Brutes are not tankers so dont try to play them that way. If anything there more like scrappers with a better taunt.
If you want to tank, try a mastermind with taunt pool powers.
Corruptors are not defenders either, they have the same powersets yes, but they are more offensive based than there hero counterpart and generally play more like a blaster/defender cross.
Dominators are pretty much villain side blasters in terms of death ratio to other players so dont be discouraged if you find yourself splatting a fair bit, thats fairly normal.
Generally the game seems a fair bit harder from a villains point of view as well. For instance the respec SFs are WAY harder than heroes side. So its nice for a challenge
Oh and yes, Soldiers of Arachnos are much better than kheldians
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Good points on all the ATs. This is especially true at lower levels where the difference between powers available from the primary and secondary is very big. Eventually it balances out, but for quite a while defenders have way more buff/debuff powers and corruptors more blasts.
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Corruptors are not defenders either, they have the same powersets yes, but they are more offensive based than there hero counterpart and generally play more like a blaster/defender cross.
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"Hmm, I guess I'm not as omniscient as I thought" -Gavin Runeblade.
I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
Thanks for adding some more information in here. This was written quite awhile ago. but seems like it should still be able to helo some people get around.
I'd also like to add there are AE buildings in every normal villain zone except Grandville. (Monster Island and Abyss are not normal zones.)
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Brutes are not tankers so dont try to play them that way. If anything there more like scrappers with a better taunt. |
The can be built into tanks later on. They have the same max resist, but need assistance like Fighting pool and buffs to reach some of the levels.
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Please read the Master Mind boards before saying you will tank.
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Dominators can be very fun and effective. Especially the closer you get to Perma-Dom. Most doms Assualt sets excel in Melee Dam. When I realized that my Ice Dom became a blast. Play them like a Blapper with Control Powers. (Psi and Fire are less blapper like and more blaster)
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This I have to totally disagree with. I have run all three "treespecs" in the time it takes the heroes to do one. This is not always done with great toons.
The hardest of the treespecs is the lvl 24+ one. As there are 3 bosses to find, then ambushes at the Tree.
There is probably a guide on how to do these effectivly and effeciently.
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Really, there is a bigger issue involved. COV is not built around the need for a tank. All Villains have the tools and the expectation of being able to handle their own aggro. The role of "tank" is not needed in the rogue isles. this gets into the same camp as healing being the absolute worst/least effective way to keep your teammates alive compared to buffing or debuffing. Attempting to play villains as if they are heroes is not the most efficient or successful way to do it.|
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This I have to totally disagree with. I have run all three "treespecs" in the time it takes the heroes to do one. This is not always done with great toons. The hardest of the treespecs is the lvl 24+ one. As there are 3 bosses to find, then ambushes at the Tree. There is probably a guide on how to do these effectivly and effeciently. |
I have been on over 18 attempts and have 1 success. You are correct in that they are fast, however the tree itself will slaughter whole parties, many pugs do not have the skill or patience to clear teh vines, and they respawn very quickly. It is quite common for squishies to step a little bit too far around a rock and get killed by the tree. Then a second goes over to try and rez the first and also gets killed. Do this a few times and people start to leave. One or two down and you can't kill the vines fast enough and the tree is invulnerable while even 1 vine is up.
By contrast, the hero respecs are easy, but slow. Outside of the LRSF the treespec is the hardest thing unique to redside. (Lady Grey, Hami, reichsman, etc are all available both sides, though Reichsman is different among the two sides).
"Hmm, I guess I'm not as omniscient as I thought" -Gavin Runeblade.
I can be found, outside of paragon city here.
Thank you everyone at Paragon and on Virtue. When the lights go out in November, you'll find me on Razor Bunny.
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I know you have to be in the zone to start the TF, but the TF is not the only source of missions in the zone, Just have the leader start any local mission and then drop it after you arrive. Solo, I'll often use a mission from one of the local contacts to get to Cim if I have their phone number. Heroside I do the same thing with the Shadow Shard.
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Wait... how do you get one of the Cim contacts as a lowbie? Or am I just misunderstanding you?
For those who might be looking for a building like Wentworths, the Black Market sells out of the back of a eighteen wheel truck. Of course, it will be marked on your Map, so it's easy enough to find.
That may not be important enough to mention in a guide, but I thought I'd just say it anyway.
Being a primary Villain player, I hear alot of the same questions over and over again. Here is a list of most of them. I would also like to thank everyone that helped compile this list.
Where do I turn in Halloween Salvage for the extra Costume Slot?
Granny Beldam can be found on a small island in Nerva. (2692.5, 11, 6050.5). A base teleporter drop you off on her island. This island is also the location of many Warrior and Tsoo Paper missions for lvl 25-30
Where are Tailors? How do I get a cape? auras?
There 2 buildings for Tailors. One in Cap Au Diable the other in St Martial.
In Cap Au Diable:
Facemaker(lvl20 costume Slot) Located in back hallway on left side of shop.
Gorgeous Glenda (lvl 30 Slot Costume Slot) Located in the Back room on the right side of the shop.
In St Martial:
Lovely Linda (lvl 40 Costume Slot)
Capes and Auras:
These missions are given by your first contact, ie Kalinda or Burke. Due to the recent Contact updates, they will appear in your active contacts list when you have a mission available. Also If you are lvl 20 and you have not complete the arcs from the contact, you will need to finish the arc.
What Task Forces and Trials are available for villains?
The villain equivelent of task forces are called 'strike forces,' and the following are available:
-The Beast Beneath the Mountian, levels 15-20, given from Viril Tarikoss in Cap Au Diable (Loc -2800, 238, -528)
-Pirates of the Sky, levels 20-25, given by Silver Mantis through the mission computer in villain group bases. The base must have the computer and allow teammates into the base to start the strike force.
-The Temple of the Waters, levels 25-30, given from Operative Renualt in Sharkhead Isle, (Loc (-160.7, 64.0, -1056.9)
-The Crystal of Serafina, levels 35-40, given by Ice Mistral in St. Martial (Loc (-1756.5, -160, 2210)
- Lord Recluse's Strike Force, levels 45-50, given by Lord Recluse in Grandville. The leader of the group must have defeated Lord Recluse at the end of a patron arc in order to start this strike force.(Usurper badge)
There are three trials available for villains, all variations on The Tree of Thorns Respecification Trial, which take place in Nerva:
-Thorn Tree Trial for levels 24-33, main enemy group Longbow, ambushes in last mission, given by Sparcetriel (Loc -1260.5, 11, 6405.5)
-Thorn Tree Trial for levels 34-43, main ememy group Devoring Earth, no ambushes, given by Trepsarciel, (Loc 855, 86, 2476)
-Thorn Tree Trial for levels 44-50, main ememy group Malta, no ambushes, given by Ractespriel, (Loc 3940, 18, 7076)
There are currently to Co-OP TF/SF you can do with Other Villains and/or Heroes:
lvl 35+ Imperious Task Force in Cimerora(this TF is scaleable to the highest level player on the team. You can be a lackey(sidekick) oe Exemplared(Malfactored) to join this TF. Also you have have complete the 30+ Arc give by Ashley McKnight in Cap Au Diable to access Cimerora.)
lvl 45+ Lady Gray Task Froce in the Rikti War Zone
Where are the RWZ/Cimerora entrances?
RWZ = Cap Au Diable, St Martial, Grandville
Cimerora = Cap Au Diable(The only University for Villains)
Why Are Mayhem missions so hard?
Because you are doing them like you are a hero. You go directly to the Bank. In Mayhem missions, there are many Longbow ambushes. By going directly to the bank you trigger all of them and they follow you tot he bank. Also on many of the maps if you fly/jump to high you will trigger the infamous "Longbow Eagle Death Squads". On Villainous setting I was able to get about 10 Longbow Eagles to chase me into the bank. Brutes may love this, but many suishes don't.
The Key to Mayhem missions is to destroy stuff and fight your way to the bank doing the side missions as you go to build up your time.
Level: 5-9(Sometimes awarded at level 10)
Map: Atlas Park
Side Missions: 1
Key Holder: Skulls
Explore Badge: Global Threat
Temp Power: Raptor Pack (Flight)
Level: 10-14(not always awarded to a level 10)
Map: Kings Row
Side Missions: 2
Key Holder: Clockwork
Explore Badge: King Maker
Temp Power: Zero-G Pack (Super Jump)
Level: 15-19
Map: Skyway City
Side Missions: 2
Key Holder: Trolls
Explore Badge: Road Raged
Temp Power: Resuscitation
Level: 20-24
Map: Steel Canyon
Side Missions: 3
Key Holder: Family
Explore Badge: Steel Worker
Temp Power: Summon Teammates
Level: 25-29
Map: Independence Port
Side Missions: 3
Key Holder: Council
Explore Badge: Tyrannical
Temp Power: Movement Increase
Level: 30-34
Map: Talos Island
Side Missions: 4
Key Holder: Freakshow
Explore Badge: Talon of Talos
Temp Power: Endurance Increase
Level: 35-40
Map: Brickstown
Side Missions: 4
Key Holder: Crey
Explore Badge: Brickhouse
Temp Power: Health Increase
Level: 41-45
Map: Founders Falls
Side Missions: 5
Key Holder: Devouring Earth
Explore Badge: Anarchist
Temp Power: Life Insurance (Debt Protection)
Level: 46-50
Map: Peregrine Island
Side Missions: 5
Key Holder: Knives of Artemis
Explore Badge: Gate Crasher
Temp Power: Regeneration Increase
** Obtaining all the Mayhem explore badges will earn you the Invader Accolade (+5% Max Health)
OMG there are lvl 7 EBs.
Yes, in Port Oakes Billie Heck and Angelo Vendetti have arc where you can find Elite Bosses at a low level.
I am lvl X what zone should I be in?
There is a lot more Zone overlap than in villains.
Mercy 1-8
Port Oakes 5-14
Cap Au Diable 10-19
Sharkhead 20-29
Nerva 25-39
St Martail 30-39
Grandville 40-50
Abyss 45-50
How do i get to the Abyss?
The Abyss is similar to The Hive for Heroes, where villains can find Hamidon. The entrance to the Abyss is in Grandville.
How do I get to Pocket D?
Pocket D entrances are located in Port Oakes, Sharkhead, and St Martial
Where can I find a Vault?
Mercy, Pocket D, Cap Au Diable, Sharkhead, and St Martail
Where do I go to Respec my Character?
Arbiter Lupin in Nerva(2971.2, 18.6, 7024.3) located next to Arbiter Frederick the trainer.
Arbiter Sawyer in Port Oakes(-1304.3, 144, 1295) locate behind BM and near the Pocket D Entrance.
What Epic Powers are Available to Villains?
For villains you must choose a Patron and complete the first 2 arc to access the powers. Due to a recent change you can choose a different pool than that of your patron. But you can still only have 1 Epic Pool.
{Insert patron powers}
Where can I find WentWorths?
On villain side we make use of the Black Market, not Wentworths. These are located in Mercy, Port Oakes, Cap Au Diable, Sharkhead, & St. Martial.
Where can I find the Arena?
The only true Arena is in Port Oakes. But other terminals can be found in St. Martial (Inside the Golden Giza), & Pocket D.
How do I get to PvP Zones
Cap Au Diable (Bloody Bay)
Sharkhead (Sirens Call)
St. Martial (Warburg)
Grandville (Recluses Victory).
Where can I craft my IO's?
Crafting tables can be found in Cap au Diable (University), Port Oakes & St. Martial (Abandoned Labs), Rikti War Zone (Vanguard Base).
How do I unloick Widow and Soldiers?
VEATS (Villain Epic Archetypes) are earned by leveling a villain character to 50.
Where do I go to Form a VG or pay base rent?
VG Registrar (for setting up VGs and paying rent) is located in the very tall building hung with Arachnos flags in Port Oakes.
A Base Teleporter drops you off outside the building
Where can I buy a Raptor Pack like those in the Shadow Shard?
In Grandville infront of the Statue of Lord Recluse. Also unlike in heroes you don't have to be level 40 to get to this vender.
I heard of secret contacts, How do I unlock them?
Unlockable Contacts
Contact: Veluta Lunata
Level: 10-14
Location: Port Oakes (-2509, 108, -823)
Unlocks with: Pirate Badge (Trap 10 Spectral Pirates within the ghost traps in Fort Hades (Port Oakes))
Contact: Henri Dumont
Level: 20-25
Location: Sharkhead Isle (853, 32, -261)
Unlocks with: Strike Buster Badge (Defeat 200 Scrapyarders)
Contact: Doc Buzzsaw
Level: 25-30
Location: Sharkhead Isle (693, 32, -1342)
Unlocks with: Bling Badge (1,000,000 Earned Infamy only, Market sales & Inf. Trades do not count toward the badge)
Contact: Archmage Tarixus
Level: 25-30
Location: Sharkhead Isle (793, 16, 1781)
Unlocks with: Lorekeeper Badge (Click all 4 Lorekeeper plaques (Mercy, Port Oakes, Cap Au Diable, Sharkhead))
Contact: Kristof Jaeger
Level: 25-30
Location: Nerva Archipelago (2123, 16, 7712)
Unlocks with: Villain Badge (Defeat 1000 Longbow)
Contact: Crimson Revenant
Level: 30-35
Location: Nerva Archipelago (-4, 103, 6636)
Unlocks with: Hammer Down Badge (Defeat Ghost of Scrapyard (Giant Monster))
Contact: Slot Machine
Level: 30-35
Location: St. Martial (-1925,-159, 2348)
Unlocks with: Gangbuster Badge (Defeat 200 Marcone bosses)
Contact: Arbiter Leery
Level: 35-40
Location: Nerva Archipelago (1735, 157, 3154)
Unlocks with: Complete any Respec Trial
Contact: Johnny Sonata
Level: 35-40
Location: St. Martial (-1699, -160, 2114)
Unlocks with: Obsessed Badge (Earn 50 Badges)
Contact: Ambassador Kuhr'Rekt
Level: 40-45
Location: Grandville (2674, -1044, 697)
Unlocks with: Native Badge (Earn 25 Badges)
Contact: Number 204
Level: 40-45
Location: Grandville (2484, -284, 1405)
Unlocks with: Venomous Badge (Defeat 200 Toxic Tarantulas, Rogue Toxic Tarantulas do not count toward the badge)
Contact: Television
Level: 45-50
Location: Grandville (3232, -458, 2363)
Unlocks with: Master/Mistress of the Airwaves (Explore Badge (Grandville, 2726, 734, 1043))
Contact: Viridian
Level: 45-50
Location: Grandville (2778, 243, 834)
Unlocks with: Complete all the requirements listed below
Tracer Badge (Defeat 200 Tsoo Sorcerers)
Tank Buster Badge (Defeat 100 Freakshow tanks)
Infiltrator Badge (Defeat 200 Paragon Protectors)
Defeat 200 Crey
Defeat 200 Council
What Day Jobs are availble to Villains?
Day Jobs and Accolades
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