The controller is the backbone of any super group. The controller at first glance would look to be the last choice of any player because of the low damage and the low hit points that they possess. Upon closer inspection however, one can see how the Controller is essential in any team. A Controller can affect the behavior of villains but freezing them, holding them or manipulating gravity.

Magic will most likely be the key choice for the Controller. With Mental Powers and Illusions that the Controller can possess there is no doubt that the Controller’s origin will be that of magic. In an almost mystifying way the Controller can flash their hands and make even the most evil of villains see that which is not there. A magical and tantalizing display of talent protrudes from deep within the Controller. Their ability is that of legend and myth for a time honored power they possess that none can copy and even fewer possess.

As a primary the Controller can select from six different power sets. Earth Grasp, which utilized the earth to root, snare and hold foes. Fire Trap, which is much like earth but this fire damage and damage over times powers. Gravity Control, which can lift your foes high in the air smashing them down for considerable damage. Icy Formations; which can bar your foes in blocks of ice leaving them helpless. Illusions; which plays with your foes minds leaving them helpless. And finally Mental Powers which are much like a psychic barrage of attacks. With the Controllers power set their team based fighting becomes highly effective against the crime that your will surely face. Choice wisely for the path of a Controller is a hard one indeed.

When it comes down to the choice for a secondary power set for the Controller one must take into consideration the strengths and the weaknesses of the class that they are playing. The Controller has low high points and low damage potential, however very effective powers. A healing power set can become very effective at all levels because of the lack of hit points that the Controller has. Also the Radiation Poison is very effective because of the Area of Effect potential that it has. The ability to round up groups of mobs and hit them for damage all at the same time is the key to effective leveling in City of Heroes. It is helpful to keep in mind with a Controller that;

If you keep this in mind when deciding what powers your Controller will have then you will be able to make the type of Controller that you want. Armed with these unique powers the Controller will be able to fight event he toughest villains that the heroes will face in Paragon City.

Once your power pool set opens at level 6 you want to choice wisely because with your lack of hit points you must understand that you cannot withstand too much damage unlike your super hero friends. One great option is the hover option. With hover you are much harder to hit, and you can stay out of the way of most attacks yet still be effective with your damage attacks. At level 14 your fly option will also be of great benefit for you because of the speed and agility that you will then possess.

(A Controller using Gravity “lift” to defeat foe)

As mysterious as the ancients who came before you, you too pass and defy all logical explanation. Your powers are the source of many legends and from those legends myths have sprung. You and your kind alone know the truth of your abilities. You know that your never going to be able to tank a mob like your friends may but you know that through your powers many mobs not just one will feel the sting of justice. Your path is one of hardship but that is the life you have chosen Controller. Know this though your power set is the thing most feared if harnessed right. Your control over gravity shows the extent of damage you will bring on the crime that has plagued this great city of ours. Know this Controllers’, justice has a new name and it bears the mark of your deeds! Now go out there and become the ledged that has spawned so many tales of old. Go out there and become the Controller.