Controllers
Defenders and controllers are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defenders" instead a noun "Controllers".
Defenders
Controllers and defenders are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controllers" instead a noun "Defenders".
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In particular the buff/debuff powers provided by Defenders and Controllers far outclassed their healing powers to the point that teams composed entirely of Defenders or Controllers were among the most powerful in the game.
Source: Damager, Healer, Tank -
Several secondary sets for Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds (or Primary sets for Defenders) had pets or pet-like entities.
Source: Video Game / City of Heroes - For their secondary powerset, Controllers can choose from the same HP-Recovery/damage prevention focused sets available to Defenders.
Source: An Adventurer Is You
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Defenders and Controllers. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/controllers/defenders
Controllers & Defenders. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/controllers/defenders>.
Defenders or Controllers. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/controllers/defenders.
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