City of Heroes
City of Heroes

Respecs & Build Planning

Learn how to plan and execute Respecs in City of Heroes to reallocate power picks and enhancement slots. Acquire free respecs and purchase more with Influence.

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It's common for players to want to change their power selections or enhancement slots as they gain experience and learn more about the game. This is where Respecs come in. A Respec allows you to reallocate all your power picks and enhancement slots. You receive a few free respecs as you level up, and additional ones can be purchased with Influence or earned through specific missions.

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Respecs & Build Planning

Effective build planning involves considering your archetype's role, your chosen power sets, and how you intend to slot your powers with enhancements (especially IOs). Many players use external build planners or spreadsheets to map out their character's progression, ensuring they pick the right powers at the right levels and have enough slots for their desired IO sets. Don't be afraid to use a respec if your initial choices aren't working out – it's part of the learning process!