Assault Rifle

Overview

Assault Rifle is one of the standard power sets. It is a primary power set for Blasters and Corruptors, and a secondary power set for Defenders.

"The Assault Rifle is a state-of-the-art piece of hardware. It is equipped to handle an impressive arsenal of munitions and firing modes. The Assault Rifle is also equipped with the latest in targeting technology, and is a very accurate weapon."

Possible Assault Rifle Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

The Assault Rifle power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary power set for Defenders. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

	Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
	Burst	1	1	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF
	Slug	1	2	Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
	Buckshot	2	4	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
	M30 Grenade	6	10	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback
	Beanbag	8	16	Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
	Sniper Rifle	12	20	Sniper, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
	Flamethrower	18	28	Ranged (Cone), Extreme DoT(Fire)
	Ignite	26	35	Ranged (Location AoE), Moderate DoT(Fire)
	Full Auto	32	38	Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Lethal), +Special

Powers

Beanbag

Fires a single non-lethal Beanbag that can seriously Disorient a target. Deals little damage and takes a long time to reload, but renders most targets unable to attack for a good while.

Damage	Minor (Smashing)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	8 (Blaster)
	8 (Corruptor)
	16 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged
	Foe Disorient
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Stuns

Buckshot

Good at close range. Fires a cone of Buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Damage	Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	2 (Blaster)
	2 (Corruptor)
	4 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged (Cone)
	Foe Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage
	Knockback

Burst

Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. Damage is average, but the firing rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's Defense.

Damage	Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Blaster)
	1 (Corruptor)
	1 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged
	Foe -Defense
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff

Flamethrower

Spews forth a cone of flames from underneath the barrel of your assault rifle, setting foes on fire. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.

Damage	Extreme Damage over Time(Fire)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	18 (Blaster)
	18 (Corruptor)
	28 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged (Cone)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage

Full Auto

Opens up your Assault Rifle on Full Auto to lay down a massive spray of bullets at your target. Although very slow to reload, damage from this attack is massive, shredding all targets within the narrow cone of effect. There's a chance you may land a lucky shot for extra damage.

Damage	Superior Damage over Time(Lethal)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	32 (Blaster)
	32 (Corruptor)
	38 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged (Cone)
	+Special
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage

Ignite

Sprays a targeted location with accelerant from your flamethrower, igniting the location. Any foes that pass through the flames will be burned. Great for blocking doorways and small passages.

Damage	Moderate Damage over Time(Fire)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	26 (Blaster)
	26 (Corruptor)
	35 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged (Location Area of Effect)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage

M30 Grenade

Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Damage	Moderate (Lethal/Smashing)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	6 (Blaster)
	6 (Corruptor)
	10 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
	Foe Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage
	Knockback

Slug

Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but it deals more damage, is longer range, and can knock down foes.

Damage	High Damage(Lethal)
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	1 (Blaster)
	1 (Corruptor)
	2 (Defender)
Effects	Ranged
	Foe Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Knockback

Sniper Rifle

The Sniper Rifle is a powerful piece of hardware. It is very accurate and has a very long range. The impressive round can knock down its target. Like most sniper attacks, you must take your time to aim, as this attack can be interrupted. If used in conjunction with a targeting drone, the Sniper Rifle will do additional damage.

Damage	Extreme (Lethal)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	12 (Blaster)
	12 (Corruptor)
	20 (Defender)
Effects	Sniper
	Foe Knockback
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Interrupt Time
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Sniper Attacks
	Knockback

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes: Rebirth. The content provided may refer to City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set has been in the game for Blasters since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
• This set was proliferated to Defenders in Issue 16.

External Links

• Assault Rifle for Blasters at Titan Network's RedTomax
• Assault Rifle for Corruptors at Titan Network's RedTomax
• Assault Rifle for Defenders at Titan Network's RedTomax