Buff is a Super Power in Saints Row IV.
- Add power to your every movement and set fire to everything in your way!
- — Buff website description[1]
Overview
The Buff Super Power engulfs The Protagonist in an elemental aura which inflicts damage on nearby targets. It is the fourth and final offensive Power gained in the game.[2] Additional elements are unlocked through Side Quests for Ben King.
The active Buff applies to any melee or firearm attack, allowing weapons to take down the Warden's shield. It also extends to the Kneecappers on a vehicle, but not collisions.
With the Team Player Powers upgrade, Homies and nearby generic Saints gain buffs in addition to The Protagonist, and the Passive Aggressive Unlockable gives a chance to apply the currently selected Buff Power even when not activated.
Elements
Element | Description | Way to unlock |
---|---|---|
Fire |
|
A Game of Clones |
Lightning |
|
"The Climax" Side Quest |
Freeze |
|
"Ghost Writing" Side Quest |
Explosion |
|
Element of Destruction Pack |
Bling |
|
Bling Bling Pack |
Life Steal |
|
N/A |
Unlockables
Name | Requirement | Description | |
---|---|---|---|
Buff | ProgressionTemplate:BrTemplate:When? | You can now charge your body and weapons with energy!Template:BrUse {SUPER_QUICK_SHIELD_IMG} to quick-switch to Buff. | |
Element - Fire | Template:When? | Envelop yourself and your bullets in a lethal firewall!Template:BrThe Fire Element envelops your body and your bullets in a lethal firewall!Template:BrYour homies can help you find more Buff Elements! | |
Element - Freeze | Template:When? | Lower the temperature around you and your bullets to absolute zero to freeze your enemies and deal extra damage.Template:BrDouble tap the Buff button to quick-switch between Buff Elements. Or switch Elements in the Powers menu. | |
Element - Lightning | Template:When? | Charge your bullets and the air around you with electricity. Lightning arcs between enemies for additional damage!Template:BrDouble tap Buff to quick-switch between Buff Elements. Or switch Elements in the Powers menu. | |
Element - Life Steal | ChallengesTemplate:BrTemplate:When? | Create a vacuum around you and your bullets that drains the life force out of nearby enemies and adds it to your own!Template:BrDouble tap Buff to quick-switch between Buff Elements. Or switch Elements in the Powers menu. | |
Passive Aggressive | ChallengesTemplate:BrSuper Powered Fight Club Gold Medals | Simply having Buff equipped gives a chance for the elemental damage to be applied to an attack. | |
Recharge 4 | Template:When? | Buff no longer uses Energy.Template:BrNo Buff recharge |
Upgrades
Trivia
- The Life Steal Buff was included in the Executive Privilege Pack DLC by entering Give All Super Powers Cheat but using it crashed the game.[3]
Gallery
References
Template:Weapons in Saints Row IV