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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


'''Badges''' were rewards for accomplishing certain tasks in City of Heroes. They tracked the accomplishments of the character through the game, and some of them did additional things.  
'''Badges''' are rewards for accomplishing certain tasks in City of Heroes. They track the accomplishments of the character through the game, and some of them do additional things.  


=== Uses ===
=== Uses ===


Badges did a number of different things.
Badges do a number of different things.


* One badge at a time could be "worn" by the character. This placed the [[settitle (Slash Command)|badge title]] right below the player's name for everyone else to see.
* One badge at a time can be "worn" by the character. This places the [[settitle (Slash Command)|badge title]] right below the player's name for everyone else to see.
* Some badges gave extra things to the character. Most of these badges were called [[Accolades]], and there are different lists for each alignment.
* Some badges give extra things to the character. Most of these badges are called [[Accolades]], and there are different lists for each alignment.
** Some Accolades, earned by collecting specific sets of other badges, granted the character stat boosts or [[Temporary Powers]].
** Some Accolades, earned by collecting specific sets of other badges, grant the character stat boosts or [[Temporary Powers]].
** Other Accolades unlocked [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]].
** Other Accolades unlock [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]].
** Still other Accolades granted rewards that could be used to purchase in-game items.
** Still other Accolades grant rewards that can be used to purchase items in-game.
* Some badges related to the [[Invention System]] granted additional storage of [[Invention Salvage|salvage]] and [[Recipe|recipes]]
* Some badges related to the [[Invention System]] grant additional storage of [[Invention Salvage|salvage]] and [[Recipe|recipes]]
* Some badges related to selling on the [[Auction House]] also increaseed your transaction slots
* Some badges related to selling on the [[Auction House]] also increase your transaction slots
* Some badges unlocked [[Unlockable Contacts|contacts]], stores, or access to special areas of the game world.
* Some badges unlock [[Unlockable Contacts|contacts]], stores, or access to special areas of the game world.
* Gladiator badges unlocked gladiators. A bit like collecting Pokémon, gladiators could be used in duels against other players' gladiators in the [[Arena]].
* Gladiator badges unlock gladiators. A bit like collecting Pokémon, gladiators can be used in duels against other players' gladiators in the [[Arena]].
* And finally, badges were a sub-game in and of themselves. They appealed to the completist through the "Gotta get 'em all" mentality, the same sort of mentality of people who collect stamps or baseball cards.
* And finally, badges are a sub-game in and of themselves. They appeal to the completist through the "Gotta get 'em all" mentality, the same sort of mentality of people who collect stamps or baseball cards.


=== Levels ===
=== Levels ===


The vast majority of badges were character-specific. Character-level badges were earned separately for each character and tracked separately what individual characters had accomplished.
The vast majority of badges are character-specific. Character-level badges are earned separately for each character and track separately what individual characters have accomplished. A few [[Architect Entertainment]] badges (listed [[:Category:Account Level Badges|here]]) are earned on an account-wide basis.
 
There were two additional types of badges: Account-level badges and [[Supergroup]] badges.
 
* Account-level Badges were badges that were flagged on a player's account, and were then automatically awarded to any character on the account as they were logged onto. A list of account-level badges can be found [[:Category:Account Level Badges|here]].
 
* Supergroup-level Badges were earned by the Supergroup, not the individual members of the group. Thus they belonged to the group itself and not to any individual member of the group. If a member left the Supergroup, they did not take any Supergroup badges with them, even if they were the one responsible for earning the badges. If they then joined another Supergroup, they would then see the badges of the new Supergroup in their lists.


== Personal Badges ==
== Personal Badges ==
There were many types of Badges available:
There are many types of Badges available


{| class="wikitable"
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| '''Accolade'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by completing truly special accomplishments.
| '''Accolade'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by completing truly special accomplishments.
| [[Hero Accolades|Hero]] || [[Villain Accolades|Villain]] || [[Praetorian Accolades|Praetorian]]
| [[Hero Accolade Badges|Hero]] || [[Villain Accolade Badges|Villain]] || [[Praetorian Accolade Badges|Praetorian]]
|-
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| '''Gladiator'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by accomplishing specific tasks that unlock creatures to assist you in the [[arena]].
| '''Gladiator'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by accomplishing specific tasks that unlock creatures to assist you in the [[arena]].
| [[Hero Gladiator Badges|Hero]] || [[Villain Gladiator Badges|Villain]] || [[Praetorian Gladiator Badges|Praetorian]]
| [[Hero Gladiator Badges|Hero]] || [[Villain Gladiator Badges|Villain]] || [[Praetorian Gladiator Badges|Praetorian]]
|-
|-
| '''Veteran'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by subscribing to the game for certain periods of time.
| '''Veteran'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by gaining veteran levels, which are levels above level 50.
| colspan=3 | {{center|[[Veteran Reward Badges|Combined]]}}
| colspan=3 | {{center|[[Veteran Levels|Combined]]}}
|-
|-
| '''PvP'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by completing activities related to [[Player vs Player|PvP]].
| '''PvP'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by completing activities related to [[Player vs Player|PvP]].
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| '''Consignment'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by selling items at the [[Auction House]].
| '''Consignment'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by selling items at the [[Auction House]].
| [[Wentworths Badges|Hero]] || [[Black Market Badges|Villain]] || {{center|N/A}}
| [[Wentworths Badges|Hero]] || [[Black Market Badges|Villain]] || [[Praetorian Consignment Badges|Praetorian]]
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| '''Day Job'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by logging out in specific locations.
| '''Day Job'''<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Earned by logging out in specific locations.
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== Supergroup Badges ==
== Historical ==
 
{{historical|reason=change|type=section}}
:''See also:'' [[Supergroup Badges]]


Supergroup Badges provided a variety of uses: Exploration Badges that allowed Teleport pad zone beacons, and Achievement, PVP, and Defeats Badges that unlocked base items.
Prior to [[Issue 25]], [[Supergroups]] could also earn badges, most of which provided benefits to the Supergroup's base or members which are now available automatically. There were four types of [[Supergroup Badges]] available:
 
There were four types of Badges available:


* [[Supergroup Badges#Supergroup Exploration Badges|Exploration Badges]] - Earned by visiting certain important locations throughout the game zones while in Supergroup mode.
* [[Supergroup Badges#Supergroup Exploration Badges|Exploration Badges]] - Earned by visiting certain important locations throughout the game zones while in Supergroup mode.
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* [[Supergroup Badges#Supergroup PVP Badges|PVP Badges]] - Earned by defeating players as a Supergroup.
* [[Supergroup Badges#Supergroup PVP Badges|PVP Badges]] - Earned by defeating players as a Supergroup.
* [[Supergroup Badges#Supergroup Defeats Badges|Defeats Badges]] - Earned by defeating NPCs as a Supergroup.
* [[Supergroup Badges#Supergroup Defeats Badges|Defeats Badges]] - Earned by defeating NPCs as a Supergroup.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 05:38, 23 May 2021

Overview

Badges are rewards for accomplishing certain tasks in City of Heroes. They track the accomplishments of the character through the game, and some of them do additional things.

Uses

Badges do a number of different things.

  • One badge at a time can be "worn" by the character. This places the badge title right below the player's name for everyone else to see.
  • Some badges give extra things to the character. Most of these badges are called Accolades, and there are different lists for each alignment.
    • Some Accolades, earned by collecting specific sets of other badges, grant the character stat boosts or Temporary Powers.
    • Other Accolades unlock costume pieces.
    • Still other Accolades grant rewards that can be used to purchase items in-game.
  • Some badges related to the Invention System grant additional storage of salvage and recipes
  • Some badges related to selling on the Auction House also increase your transaction slots
  • Some badges unlock contacts, stores, or access to special areas of the game world.
  • Gladiator badges unlock gladiators. A bit like collecting Pokémon, gladiators can be used in duels against other players' gladiators in the Arena.
  • And finally, badges are a sub-game in and of themselves. They appeal to the completist through the "Gotta get 'em all" mentality, the same sort of mentality of people who collect stamps or baseball cards.

Levels

The vast majority of badges are character-specific. Character-level badges are earned separately for each character and track separately what individual characters have accomplished. A few Architect Entertainment badges (listed here) are earned on an account-wide basis.

Personal Badges

There are many types of Badges available

Badge Type Alignment
Exploration
   Earned by visiting certain important locations through the game. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
History
   Earned by studying the game's lore. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Accomplishment
   Earned by completing tasks assigned by special contacts. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Achievement
   Earned by reaching certain milestones in your career. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Accolade
   Earned by completing truly special accomplishments. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Gladiator
   Earned by accomplishing specific tasks that unlock creatures to assist you in the arena. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Veteran
   Earned by gaining veteran levels, which are levels above level 50.
PvP
   Earned by completing activities related to PvP. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Invention
   Earned by completing activities related to the Invention System.
Defeat
   Earned by defeating certain critters in the game. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Event
   Earned by participating in special events.
Ouroboros
   Earned by completing Flashback content.
Consignment
   Earned by selling items at the Auction House. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Day Job
   Earned by logging out in specific locations. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Architect Entertainment
   Earned by completing activities related to Mission Architect.

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

Prior to Issue 25, Supergroups could also earn badges, most of which provided benefits to the Supergroup's base or members which are now available automatically. There were four types of Supergroup Badges available:

  • Exploration Badges - Earned by visiting certain important locations throughout the game zones while in Supergroup mode.
  • Achievement Badges - Earned by reaching certain milestones as a Supergroup.
  • PVP Badges - Earned by defeating players as a Supergroup.
  • Defeats Badges - Earned by defeating NPCs as a Supergroup.

See Also

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