How often, if ever, will we be taking useful items, as opposed to souvenirs and clues, from defeated villains?
There’s a lot of useful stuff you can find in a villain’s lair. Now it won’t be appropriate to all types of heroes But there will be something’s for everyone! Source: COH Sage chat log • Will certain equipment only be found in missions? Yes. Certain items (such as those that can enhance your powers), are obtainable only by defeating very tough villains in missions. Source: Q & A 16 • What are some examples of items besides armor/healing stuff, and how useful will they be? Binoculars, for instance, are extremely helpful in scoping out far away targets. Tear gas canisters temporarily affect foes within a limited area. Flight packs allow a hero to fly for a short time. Essentially, items are of enormous usefulness, though usually they arent anything compared to a super power. Source: Q & A 9 • Will the mystical artifact group actually be able to use their ancient sword (or whatever they choose) as a weapon in addition to the powers it grants them? In the first release, mystical artifacts
