Super Powers | Gameplay Elements Saints Row IV Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

New super power elements are unlocked as you go through the game. Each super power also has a special upgrade which are bough for Data Clusters.

In total, there are around 1400 Data Clusters in the game, so you shouldn't have any trouble collecting them.

Passive

Super Sprint - gives you the ability to move very fast. All vehicles are automatically thrown away the moment you run into them.

Super Jump - allows you to perform a very big leap. Upgrade it to be able to, among other things, glide in air.

Death From Above - you'll be able to freeze mid-air and hit the ground, inflicting damage and throwing back all enemies within range.

Force Shield - creates a shield each time you activate Super Spring or are gliding in air, protecting you against incoming projectiles.

Active

Each active super power has 3 elements that differ in properties.

Blast - throwing a projectile. The projectile effect depends on the element you're currently using. These are:

• Freeze - a projectile that freezes everything around.
• Fire - a fire projectile that can destroy a vehicle when hit. Deals damage to enemies near you as well.
• Mind Control - a projectile which for a short time forces your enemies to turn to your side and attack each other.

Telekinesis - the basic element is simply telekinesis. You pick up vehicles or humans and throw them in the desired direction. Available elements:

• Force - basic telekinesis
• Lightning - everything you pick up turns into lightings, which you can then cast in the chosen direction.
• Life Steal - sucks the life out of the picked up enemy.

Stomp - a heavy stamp on the ground. The force of it throws nearby enemies back and inflicts damage. Stomp elements are:

• Rock - basic element, a simple stomp.
• Gravity - upon hitting the ground, the enemies around you will rise in air and levitate for a while, letting you eliminate them freely.
• Shrink - the hit cause everyone in range to shrink in size.

Buff - enhances your weapon's bullets. It also gives your character a halo which causes damage depending on the chosen element. These are:

• Fire - your bullets inflict extra damage and set your enemies on fire. Enemies close to you will catch fire too.
• Lightning - your bullets inflict extra damage and additionally electrify your opponents. The bolts are transferred from one enemy to another, which is obviously a great help.
• Freeze - freezes both the enemies close to you and the ones hit with your bullets. Helpful when fighting large groups.

Phone - use it to call one of your homies or order a car from a garage.

Cache - use this menu to select revenues from the various resources you own, for example the taken over stores.

Extras - view your statistics and add codes.

Gateway

Gateways are gates through which you can reach The Ship or access the menu with your wardrobe, garage or gang customization. New Gateways are unlocked upon progressing through the main campaign or as a reward for completing certain side quests.

Main quests rewarded by a Getaway are: The Escape, Ghost In The Machine, Back By Popular Demand, Emergency Situation.

As for side quests, all Kinzie side quests are rewarded with a Getaway. Simply get to the Gateship and talk to her to commence them.