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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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'''Ninja Blade''' is a [[Stalker]] primary power set in City Of Villains and it is derived from the [[Scrapper|Scrapper's]] [[Katana]] powerset in City Of Heroes.
'''Ninja Blade''' is a [[Stalker]] primary power set in City Of Villains and it is derived from the [[Scrapper|Scrapper's]] [[Katana]] powerset in City Of Heroes.
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The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.
The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.


=== [[Image:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
=== [[File:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===


A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate lethal damage on its own as a frontal attack. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power.
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate lethal damage on its own as a frontal attack. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power.
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=== [[Image:Katana_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
=== [[File:Katana_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===


Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
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=== [[Image:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===
=== [[File:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===


You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.
You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Minor Damage (Lethal)}}
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=== [[Image:Katana_Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===
=== [[File:Katana_Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===


You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.
You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Moderate Damage (Lethal)}}
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=== [[Image:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
=== [[File:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===


You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge| Fast}}
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=== [[Image:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
=== [[File:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===


You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce his Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.
You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce his Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 32 (Stalker)}}}
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=== [[Image:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===
=== [[File:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===


Allow you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a Critical Hit or an Assassins Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
Allow you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a Critical Hit or an Assassins Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
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=== [[Image:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===
=== [[File:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===


You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 26 (Stalker)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Superior Damage (Lethal)}}
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Sometimes a tiny bump in your attack chain as they may land just out of melee range, but the damage is worth it.
Sometimes a tiny bump in your attack chain as they may land just out of melee range, but the damage is worth it.


=== [[Image:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
=== [[File:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===


You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than [[Ninja Blade#Gambler.27s Cut|Gambler's Cut]], but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than [[Ninja Blade#Gambler.27s Cut|Gambler's Cut]], but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
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Revision as of 22:46, 9 June 2009

Overview

Ninja Blade is a Stalker primary power set in City Of Villains and it is derived from the Scrapper's Katana powerset in City Of Heroes.

Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapons, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held.

Possible Katanas Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Sting of the Wasp 1 Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Gambler's Cut 1 Melee, Minor Damage (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Flashing Steel 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Assassin's Blade 6 Melee, Special Damage (Lethal)
Build Up 8 Self +Damage, +To Hit
Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Divine Avalanche 18 Melee, Minor Damage (Lethal), Self: +Defense (Melee, Lethal)
Soaring Dragon 26 Melee, Superior Damage (Lethal), Foe: Knockup
Golden Dragonfly 32 Melee, Extreme Damage (Lethal), Foe: Knockback, -Defense

Powers

The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.

Assassin's Blade

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate lethal damage on its own as a frontal attack. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power.

Damage Special
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 6 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Special Damage (Lethal)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage

Build Up

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level 8 (Stalker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To Hit
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

Divine Avalanche

You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.

Damage Minor
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 18 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Minor Damage (Lethal)
Self +Defense (Melee, Lethal)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense

Flashing Steel

You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 2 (Stalker)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Moderate Damage (Lethal)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

Gambler's Cut

You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage Minor
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Minor Damage (Lethal)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

Golden Dragonfly

You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce his Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.

Damage Extreme
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 32 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Extreme Damage (Lethal)
Foe Knockback
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Knockback
Accurate Defense Debuff

Placate

Allow you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a Critical Hit or an Assassins Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level 12 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged
Foe Placate
Self Stealth/Hide
Enhancements Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories None

Soaring Dragon

You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage Superior
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 26 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Superior Damage (Lethal)
Foe Knockup
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Knockback
Accurate Defense Debuff

Sometimes a tiny bump in your attack chain as they may land just out of melee range, but the damage is worth it.

Sting of the Wasp

You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Moderate Damage (Lethal)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

External Links

Ninja Blade for Stalkers at Titan Network's RedTomax