Xalon

So true. PBs are beasts and will tear shiz up! Melee + Ranged + AOE + KBs + Self Heal + Self Res + Invul mode + 3 different forms to switch between - and thats at level 32, it just gets better from there.

Definitely get the shape shifter powers when available. Being able to switch to full blaster mode for ranged or tankier melee/aoe "lobster" form are very useful. And your main form gets several melee, ranged and aoe powers, as well as self healing and buffs. I have no played Nictus, but as PB, it is the most fun I've had playing CoH. No powerset compares, other than the other epic archetypes. You get tons of power choices, and I think after level 28-30, you can get a self res and then at 30-32 you can get "Light Form" which basically makes you invulnerable for 90secs (massive resists and defense bonuses so enemies do like 5% dmg, if even that for those 90 secs). You can focus on main form powers, or spec into dual-form or tri-form. Then respec in the future, but having those powers to shapeshift are very important. And when you get the shapeshift form, you get all the powers for that form instantly. It's amazingly fun. For leveling as PB, you will mostly be mid-range, stepping in for melee and aoe blasts and using ranged to keep distance. PB is great at taking out multiple enemies at once. Try it and have fun!

I like this. Creating our own challenges really makes the game special. Great job! Go getem!

Omega level sparkler. I can be a Jubilee, just give me a few sparklers and roman candles to light and hold out my arms and I'm jubilee! lol

I believe I was in Legion and then had to leave for a while. Hopefully I can get reinvited. If anyone remembers me, please send me a msg. Xalon on Excelsior. Kheldian Peacebringer all the way. I missed out on enjoying CoH when it was live and only played a few months before and after Going Rogue released. We need to come together and get everything going again. Supergroup Base battles, PVP on all maps, costume contests, races, duels, anything - this is such an amazing game and once you get used to the graphics, it really opens up. I hope to see you all online soon! S!

Lol I just made a similar thread! Welcome back! Lots of extras in Homecoming as well.

Thanks for everything! I've had more fun playing Homecoming than I did CoH when live! Great community too! There is sooooooooo much content, especially if you are like me and take your time to see and do everything. I have my one Kheldian and my one Arachnos and I'm set for life. I was part of a SG but was away for a year due to family concerns and now I'm back! Hoping to reconnect again and kick some butt! I hope to see you all out there again soon!

On a regular slot, you can choose Head > Special Helmets This will give you access to the arachnos wolf, crab/bane and widow/fortunata helmet appearances. And you can use the arachnos cape too. But other than those two things, every costume part is locked and only available got the 1st slot. I do hope they change this because I'd like to have one spec as bane and one spec as crab, each using different but similar arachnos-themed costumes. Fingers crossed...

So you know, the fastest way is to go to P2W vendor and get Double XP (temp power) and then que for Death From Below. Each run is about 30 mins long and you can get up to level17 or so from just a couple runs. If not wanting to do that, then you can do missions while XP buff is active. When doing missions, try to fight any enemies you see nearby, as these can add up over time as well. Good Luck and welcome back! I'll be going crab on my arachnos soldier soon. I think my guy, Xalon, is lvl 18 on the main server. Hmu anytime if you need help.

There is nothing wrong with using the word "twink" to describe low level characters that you make as powerful as possible. Yes, some use it to describe young gay guys but that does not mean it is not a viable term in the mmo space.

I was going to do the same thing. One hero and one villain. But there are missions/contacts listed at certain levels that are off in wiki, depending on how long you take to get to that part of contact mission and when mission is started. So I'm just leveling normally and doing all I can and then I can go back for any arcs I missed and complete them through Oroboros. As much as I want to experience all content, I don't want to miss one mission and then it throws everything out of whack and have to do it all over again. Maybe I'll go slow on different characters and just do a 5 level or 10level bracket perfect so after a few characters, it'll add up to have seen everything. Points for the attempt though. You got further than I did.

Think about it. There are millions of mmo players that play other moms. Many who have never played CoH. And then there are millions of console players who have pcs but never played an mmo or coh. And then there are even more millions who have pcs that would play CoH and mmos if they knew about them. Because WE play mmos and know about mmos, we think all people do. But that is not the case. And many people who play mmos only play just one mmo and don't go on forums or news sites to find out about other mmos because they are too busy playing their mmo. Many mmos will promote to players who are already playing one or multiple other mmos, so promoting to them doesn't peel many yo CoH and those that do come try CoH are already jaded and burnt out from how they play other mmos So we need fresh blood. So yup, CoH could get millions if new players. If every player would put up a CoH Homecoming social post just once a week, that will bring a lot of new players. Try it out and you will see! Woohoo And I've been a professional in the advertising and marketing fields, as well as design and media, for over 22 years. So I'm not just making this up.

Totally did lol. I didn't look at date. Lol

Thank you sooo much Lauci! I did not know that. I thought the form was a ball of energy or something lol. OK, so unlike other toggles when in human form, I can toggle light form in human form and then it will stay active as Nova or Dwarf? That's badass! I'm lvl 25 now so halfway there. It's too fun so I don't lock xp. I just enjoy the game and when I get to 50, i can go back on Oro to do any missions I missed. Mainly hero story arcs. Loving Kheldian PB!!!! If anyone wants to hang, lmk. @XalonMG on the main server. Or my Arachnos Soldier @Xalon on main server villain side. Khledian PB Supergroup - now that would be cool!

I hope people still do groups for GMs. I have yet to experience any GM or zone events, other than steel canyon building fires. Where in North kings row can I find Paladin bot?

Supergroup Base Battles still exist, so they items of power are good for that, even if they don't provide the buffs. Or do they? Muahahahaha!

Very cool! Yeah I always thought Kheldians PB was such a great and unique type of hero to play and I love being able to switch to whatever is needed. Need some extra oooomph for DPS? Switch to Nova for a few hits. Low on HP? Switch to Dwarf for a bit. I can't wait to unlock light form and then I'll have 4 different things. So awesome! Have fun everyone! See you in the city!

I'm thinking pretty much all contacts end up snatching on one character or another lol. My vote is Stephanie Peebles. She is all about the gossip and "those young whipper-snappers" is probably what she says when heros go by lol.

When you get to a zone on either side, look at the map and see if there are any icons up showing a contact has a new mission (even for those you have not met yet). So lets say 3 are showing. If two are the same origin, then once you accept a mission from one - the other icon on map will disappear. Find Contact is great if you have not been introduced to a contact in the new zone you are in. Just remember find contact shows only SOME of the contacts in your zone or next one up. And it also shows contacts you have not met yet. That does not mean they have missions for you. Worse case you just speak to them and see they don't have a mission, but now you know where they are for the future. I tried to do it all but I saw that was pointless. So what I do is prioritize hero story arcs over regular missions wherever I can. And then when I need to gain some xp and don't want to move onto next hero story arc mission, I'll do a few regular missions or radio missions. I'm not doing anything from Gold side, other than the Shining Stars arcs. There is soooo much to do just with normal blue side, I'll save gold contact for praetorian characters. Even if you only do one mission and some exploration, its good to visit EVERY ZONE, including Hazard and Trial zones (as most have at least a few missions). When I reach 50, whatever missions/arcs I missed I can do at my own pace. Also, don't forget to visit the PVP zones and cooperative zones - they have a lot of cool suff. And Trials and Taskforces are always fun and you get a lot of merits from them. Have fun! Good luck!

Why skip: Skyway City Talos Island I'm doing most of what you laid out OP but not bothering with Gold content until I make my Gold characters. Then they can do 1-20 gold, some other zones and then back on praetorian track

I understand Homecoming takes donations only. But maybe now with the license that could change? Just seems like we could get the devs a lot more $$$ so they can spend more time on the game and maybe get more to help. Regardless, I want to offer my services to help the development. Does anyone know the best way to contact the team?

Hey all! I'm new to CoH Homecoming - level 24 Kheldian PB on Reliance. Can someone send me a little bit of influence so I can get some good enhancements? I'd appreciate it. My name is @XalonMG

How can the run be set for +1 and you get +2 enemies? Is this normal?

For Tanking and melee+AOE = Dwarf For Higher DPS Ranged = Nova For All Around abilities with ranged and melee, plus different toggles = Human Form I have only played PB for 23 levels, but I am loving Tri-Form. But not all encounters need you to switch between the 3. I am looking forward to when I can get light form too! I attack from Human with toggles used. Then I nuke from ranged with Nova (+ AOE). Then land where mobs are with AOE from Dwarf and finish them off. SOOO FUN!

Yes. Any Epic Archetype Character should be able to use the AT parts on all slots. Or at least more than just one. Someone could have a bane spider and crab spider as their builds but only one costume allows the parts. I hope they change this.