The Heart of Hero Planning: Why Mids Reborn Still Matters

Discover why Mids Reborn remains the most powerful and flexible build planner for City of Heroes — no matter which server you call home.

Whether you're a battle-hardened hero optimizing a complex build or a new player diving into the world of City of Heroes, one tool continues to stand tall: Mids Reborn.

What started as a fork of the original Mids Hero Designer has become the premier build planner across all servers. It’s evolving with modern features, supports a server-agnostic architecture*, and a dedicated community-driven team.

What Is Mids Reborn?

Mids Reborn is a full-featured offline build planner for City of Heroes. It lets players simulate builds in extreme detail, previewing powers, enhancements, bonuses, and effects — without ever logging in.

• Plan your dream build with precision: powers, slotting, IO sets, and incarnates.
• Explore different power paths and enhancement setups in real time.
• Test slotting combinations before spending influence or merits.
• Generate performance metrics using tools like the Rotation Helper and Set Inspector.

Server-Agnostic by Design

Mids Reborn works with any server, not just Homecoming. Thanks to its flexible database system:

• Each install includes a neutral, generic database as a starting point.
• Servers can create and maintain custom databases using the built-in Database Editor.
• Players can select a server profile, which auto-applies updates tailored to that shard.

Years of Evolution, One Powerful Tool

• Rotation Helper and Set Inspector for advanced planners
• Automatic update delivery with rollback and validation
• Rich tooltips, enhancement math, and visual performance breakdowns
• UI refinements and accessibility improvements based on real feedback

It’s fast, stable, and constantly updated — and always free to use.

Why Mids Reborn Still Matters

• Offline planning freedom
• Accurate projections of in-game performance
• Support for any server — present or future

It’s a bridge between playstyles, servers, and metas, empowering players and server devs alike.

Whether you're chasing the perfect solo build, balancing new archetypes, or optimizing a build for max DPS — Mids Reborn helps you do it smarter.