Originally developed by Moritz Hartmeier, championBuilder is a helpful tool allowing for Champions Online character delevopment. The original author has unfortunately stopped playing Champions Online and so the community has been left with the task of keeping championBuilder up-to-date. Before continuing we would like to thank the creator for creating this program in such a way that it is easy and accessible to maintain. Thank you.


  


First thing's first, you'll be needing the latest version of java for this to run.

[Free Java Download]


Notice: If this is your first download since 04/07/2011 it is advised that you make a backup of any builds you have and install a fresh copy directly from the download. See Update 04/08/2011 for details. [click here]

Notice: If this is your first download since 11/11/2011 internal power IDs have been reworked and as such won't allow you to open old saved files. If you would like to transfer builds to the newest update you can use the previous update to view any builds saved before this time. [previous update] See Update 11/11/2011 for details. [click here]

When installing this program one must note that the software build has remain unchanged. As a result of this using the autoupdater will not work. For the most recent version it is imperative that you check back here for the most recent update. You will have to re-download the program each time an update is made. To do this simply follow the instructions below.

1. Click on the link at the bottom of this page to download the zip file.
2. Extract the zip file into the directory with your championBuilder folder.
    (note: Not the championBuilder folder itself.)
3. You will see a message asking you if you want to replace existing files.
    Click "Yes to All." This will NOT delete your preferences or builds. See pic below:



Congratulations, you have successfully updated your championBuilder! If you have any questions or errors that need reporting please feel free to email our webmaster at webmaster@extantforce.com.

Apparently there has been a bit of confusion regarding the championBuilder and championBuilderAT links below. To make sure we are all understanding which is which, the AT on the end of the second link refers to the silver Archetypes and has a different level progression than the freeform character builder, which the original championBuilder (first link) is for. I hope this clears up any issues.

Freeform Builder

Archetype Builder

note: Templates can be found in the builds\AT templates folder.


Updated 12/09/2011

  • Power changes implemented from official Champions RELEASE NOTES: NOVEMBER 23, 2011. Several new powers and the Infernal review! Lightning Flash, Electric Arc, Infernal Blast, Epidemic, Locust Swarm, & Aspect of the Ethereal. The Scourge AT also added. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details.

    • Updated 11/11/2011

  • Power changes implemented from official Champions RELEASE NOTES: SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 & OCTOBER 27, 2011. Several new powers! Scarab Tunneling, Blazing Speed, Vicious Strikes, One Hundred Hands, Backhand Chop, Elbow Slam, Dragon Uppercut, Open Palm Strike, Intensity, Rising Knee, and Shuriken Storm. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details. Also, all internal power IDs have been reworked. An unfortunate side effect is that you will need to redo all of your builds as it will wipe any saved files from previous builds. You can download the last update of championBuilder to open your old builds if you want to transfer them over.

    • Updated 09/12/2011

  • Power changes implemented from official Champions RELEASE NOTES: AUGUST 25, 2011. Several new powers! Jet Pack Flight, Power Flight, Heroic Flight, Mighty Kick, Energy Wave, Pulse Beam Rifle, Particle Rifle, Tanglecoil Launcher, Sonic Boom Generator. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details.

    • Updated 08/17/2011

  • Marksman - Focused Shot, Storm of Arrows Archetype template progression has been fixed.

    Updated 08/16/2011

  • Magic Carpet Flight advanced speeds updated. Also, placeholders for some new powers over on the PTS. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details.

    • Updated 08/05/2011

  • Telekinesis changes implemented from official Champions RELEASE NOTES: JULY, 27, 2011, The Disciple AT has been added, Ego Blade Breach's Domineering Will advantage fixed. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details.

    • Updated 08/02/2011

  • Torando & Magic Carpet Flight have been added. Force power have been updated along with minor changes to various other powers. The Impulse Archetype templates have been added to the championBuilderAT. Superstat descriptions have been updated. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details. TK changes and The Disciple AT to come SoonTM

    • Updated 07/01/2011

  • Phoenix Flight, Ego Blade Dash, and Ego Reverberation have been added. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details.

    • Updated 06/03/2011

  • Minor updates, mostly advantage point cost fixes. See "changes since last update.txt" in download for details.

    • Updated 05/12/2011

  • Removed unnecessary powers from the championBuilderAT. This eliminates powers that are unable to be used by Archetypes when trying to choose between the limited options available.

    • Updated 05/10/2011

  • Several fixes to Medical Nanites, Wall of Ice, and Assault Rifle advanced info. Telekinetic Maelstrom is now spelled correctly. Fixed targets for Retaliation, Gaurd, Bite, and Frenzy. Rain of Steel now has Accelerated Metabolism as an advantage. Hex of Suffering's energy cost now displays correctly.

    • Updated 04/29/2011

  • Added newest travel powers Rainbow Flight & Rainbow Flight: Cloud. Also a few minor fixes including Implosion Engine Rank, Arch of Ruin tier, and the removal of recharge on Bionic Shielding.

    • Updated 04/26/2011

  • The Devastator Archetype template and innate has been added. You can access the Archetype templates by selecting File > Open > builds\AT templates folder > then the power combination you want to open.

    • Updated 04/22/2011

  • Heavy Weapon set has been added! Roomsweeper, Havoc Stomp, Iron Cyclone, and Vicious Cyclone now have access to Challenging Strikes. Also, power categories have been rearranged to match those in game. The Devastator archetype templates and innate characteristic is not included with this update and will come at a later date.

    • Updated 04/08/2011

  • The Rude Awakening advantage on Ego Blast was missing and has been added. Also, all non-English portions of the program have been removed as these have been unsupported and merely copies of the English version for some time now anyway. It is advised to make a backup of any builds you have and install a fresh copy directly from the download. You can then recopy your builds back into the build folder once championBuilder has been extracted. This is to ensure that all portions of the program are working as expected.

    • Updated 04/04/2011

  • Tempest Archetype and corresponding electricity powers have been udpated. Shadow Embrace Fatal Allure advantage has been broken up into two seperate advantages; this is now reflected in the newest udpate. Also, I new Download has been added solely for archetype progression planning. Enjoy!

    Updated 03/19/2011

  • Minor 'fixes' as seen in this thread.

    • Updated 03/05/2011

  • Inventor Archetype has been added as well as all Gadgeteering changes with it. Also more minor 'fixes' incuding a rewording of power cost modifiers. Stun durations have been diminished by 1/3.

    • Updated 03/04/2011

  • More minor 'fixes' to various advanced power info.

    • Updated 03/02/2011

  • Minor 'fixes' to various advanced power info.

    • Updated 03/01/2011

  • All F2P changes have been implimented! This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers. There are a few items left to be inputted into championBuilder, however. For a list of these check the 'fixes needed.txt' file. Also, the championBuilder Help and About pages have been updated. Enjoy! Inventor Archetype additions to come soon!

    • Updated 02/24/2011

  • Archetype build templates have been added and the Darkness Set updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 02/23/2011

  • Archetype innate characteristics added and F2P Sorcery Power Sets updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 02/15/2011

  • F2P Might Framework updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 02/14/2011

  • Happy Valentine's Day!! Tier Four Powers & F2P Mentalist Framework updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 02/09/2011

  • New travel power Lightspeed added & F2P Martial Arts Framework updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 02/04/2011

  • F2P Technology Framework updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 01/31/2011

  • F2P Energy Projector Framework & Travel Powers updated. This includes power descriptions, ranks, advanced info, pet attacks, and new powers.

    • Updated 10/31/2010

  • Minor sorcery framework fixes.

    • Updated 10/28/2010

  • Sorcery framework code reworks. This should fix some of the teir problems with starter powers.

    • Updated 10/19/2010

  • Planar Fracture should now be available when choosing sorcery powers.



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