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Hey all i just started the game and was wondering if someone could explain IO to me, i know they are inventions and all but i would just like a good explanation on how to slot them, how to get them, ect. And i would like to know about SO's too, ty.
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Here's a link to the Wiki:
http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Enhancements
Regarding SO's and Common IO's.
For attacks: In general (there are exceptions!): 1 ACC, 3 Damage (or whatever the power's main goal is. Could be "Hold" or "Immobilize") , 1 EnduranceReduction, 1 Recharge.
For Defensive Toggles: In general (There are exceptions!) 1 EndRed, 3 Defence (or Damage Resist)
Common IO's are like SOs at L25+, but never decay. SO's go bad when you out-level them. Example: A L40 character will recieve no benefit from a L35 SO, but can use any IO that is L43 or less.
Set IO's usually enhance multiple aspects of a power, but with a smaller number to each. Example: Instead of +32% to accuracy, a Set IO may be +22% to ACC and +22% to damage. Add those up and you can see why that is a good thing!
You recieve Diminishing Returns if you try to slot the equivalent of more than 3 SOs of the same type into a power. 3 Damage SO's may give 95%, but 4 will only give you, say....102%ish? In the Wiki, look for "Enhancement Diversification" or "Diminishing Returns".
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Originally Posted by DotCom
Hey all i just started the game and was wondering if someone could explain IO to me, i know they are inventions and all but i would just like a good explanation on how to slot them, how to get them, ect. And i would like to know about SO's too, ty.
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Anything that is "___O" is _____ Origin Enhancement. Training Origin, Dual-Origin, Single-Origin, Titan Origin, Hami-Origin, and Invention Origin. There are a few others, but those get you covered.
99% of the game is balanced around SOs. They are linked to the origin you picked during character creation. So a technology-based character can't equip a mutant or a magic SO for example. DOs are the same but instead of "single origin" they are "dual" and so work for Technology AND science, or Magic AND Natural. But DOs have half the bonus of an SO.
Where you get them:
TO/DO/SO: drop from defeated enemies, bought at stores in game, on the market (Wentworths, Black Market, Imperial Tradehouse)
Titan-O, Hami-O, etc: From very special content (Sewer Trial at level 40, Hamidon Raids, Lord Recluse and Statesman Task Forces) or bought on the market (Wentworths, Black Market, Imperial Tradehouse)
IOs: Recipes drop from defeated enemies, you can buy them with merits and AE Tickets, and you can also buy them on the market (Wentworths, Black Market, Imperial Tradehouse). You need to take the recipe and salvage to a crafting station (Typically inside a university) and make the enhancement which you then slot.
Crafted IOs: can be bought on the market (Wentworths, Black Market, Imperial Tradehouse)
In general most people use SOs because they drop from defeated enemies starting in the level 20s. Crafted IOs can be extremely expensive or reasonably priced. I recommend that you begin by doing the tutorial at level 10 in the university. Read everything, it gives you a good idea of how it all works.
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This is true. If they seem outrageously priced, try a different set. People really get hung up on the prices of the big-ticket stuff (like the better/best sets) and forget that some stuff can be cheaper than SO's. ("Purple Sets" vs....Airburst? |
Originally Posted by GavinRuneblade
Crafted IOs can be extremely expensive or reasonably priced.
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)Also: Welcome to the game, DotCom! I hope you enjoy your stay.
I found this guide IO's for Newbs, Casual Playas, & Cheapskates [I9] by Capn_Canadian very helpful when I started using IOs.
Hey all i just started the game and was wondering if someone could explain IO to me, i know they are inventions and all but i would just like a good explanation on how to slot them, how to get them, ect. And i would like to know about SO's too, ty.