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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Electrical Melee is a primary power set for [[Brute]]s, [[Scrapper]]s, and [[Stalker]]s, and is a secondary power set for [[Tanker]]s.
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'''Electrical Melee''' is one of the standard power sets. It is a primary power set for [[Brute]]s, [[Scrapper]]s, and [[Stalker]]s, and a secondary power set for [[Tanker]]s.


'''Electrical Melee''' lets you harness the jolting damage of electricity.  Arcs of energy surround your fists, dealing out endurance draining damage as you master the searing strength of lightning to smash your foes!
"Electricity surges through your body and you can channel this electricity through your fists. Electrical Melee allows you to pummel your foes with various melee attack powers while jolting them with a powerful electric current. Electric Melee powers can drain foes' Endurance and temporarily halt their Endurance Recovery. Some powers may even return a portion of drained Endurance back to you."


== Power Tables ==
== Power Tables ==
=== Brute ===
=== Brute ===
 
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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=== Scrapper ===
=== Scrapper ===
 
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for [[Scrapper]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for [[Scrapper]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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=== Stalker ===
=== Stalker ===
 
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for [[Stalker]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for [[Stalker]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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=== Tanker ===
=== Tanker ===
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a secondary power set for [[Tanker]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Electrical Melee power set is available as a secondary power set for [[Tanker]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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== Powers ==
== Powers ==
The following are powers in the Electric Melee power set.
=== [[File:ElectricMelee AssassinStrike.png]] Assassin's Shock ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee AssassinStrike.png]] Assassin's Shock ===
 
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack and cannot be interrupted. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage as you waylay your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power and are hidden. Using this power while not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous Smashing and Energy damage as you waylay your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power.
 
This power is available only to [[Stalker]]s.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee SelfBuffDmg.png]] Build Up ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee SelfBuffDmg.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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=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png]] Chain Induction ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png]] Chain Induction ===
 
This Electric Melee attack deals moderate Smashing and Energy damage and may drain some of the target's Endurance. However, this attack also induces an unstable electric charge that may jump to another enemy target. The charge will jump randomly between multiple targets, until it inevitably dissipates. Enhancements will boost the effectiveness of the initial attacks as well as the jumping charge.
This Electric Melee attack deals moderate Smashing and Energy damage and may drain some of the target's Endurance. However, this attack also induces an unstable electric charge that may jump to another enemy target. The charge will jump randomly between multiple targets, until it inevitably dissipates. Enhancements and Fury will only boost the effectiveness of the initial attacks, not the jumping charge.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedMinorDmg.png]] Charged Brawl ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedMinorDmg.png]] Charged Brawl ===
Your fists become electrically charged and deliver a powerful punch. Charged Brawl can drain some Endurance from the target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of drained Endurance may be returned to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.
Your fists become electrically charged and deliver a powerful punch. Charged Brawl can drain some Endurance from the target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of drained Endurance may be returned to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png]] Confront ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png]] Confront ===
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds themselves in over their head. A To-Hit check required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds themselves in over their head. A To-Hit check required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
This power is available only to [[Scrapper]]s.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedModerateDmg.png]] Havoc Punch ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedModerateDmg.png]] Havoc Punch ===
The Havoc Punch is a slower attack than Charged Brawl, but makes up for it with a greater damage. Havoc Punch can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of the drained Endurance may be given back to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.
The Havoc Punch is a slower attack than Charged Brawl, but makes up for it with a greater damage. Havoc Punch can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of the drained Endurance may be given back to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png]] Jacobs Ladder ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png]] Jacobs Ladder ===
You are able to generate a strong current between your arms and snap a powerful bolt of electricity in an arc in front of you. This melee attack can electrocute all foes within the arc dealing high Energy damage. Jacobs Ladder can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.
You are able to generate a strong current between your arms and snap a powerful bolt of electricity in an arc in front of you. This melee attack can electrocute all foes within the arc dealing high Energy damage. Jacobs Ladder can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee PBAoEStun.png]] Lightning Clap ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee PBAoEStun.png]] Lightning Clap ===
You can clap your hands together to release a violent Lightning Clap. The Lightning Clap can knock down most nearby foes, Disorienting many of them. Lightning Clap deals no damage.
You can clap your hands together to release a violent Lightning Clap. The Lightning Clap can knock down most nearby foes, Disorienting many of them. Lightning Clap deals no damage.
This power is unavailable to [[Stalker]]s.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee PBAoETeleport.png]] Lightning Rod ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee PBAoETeleport.png]] Lightning Rod ===
 
You can polarize your body and become a living Lightning Rod. This power calls forth a massive lightning bolt from the sky to strike you. You can then ride this bolt and instantly Teleport short distances. You rematerialize in a massive bolt of electricity, dealing massive damage and knocking down all nearby foes. You must target the ground to activate this power. Damage from the lightning bolt is superior.
You can polarize your body and become a living Lightning Rod. This power calls forth a massive lightning bolt from the sky to strike you. You can then ride this bolt and instantly Teleport short distances. You rematerialize in a massive bolt of electricity, dealing massive damage and knocking down all nearby foes. You must target the ground to activate this power. Damage from the lightning bolt is superior but is not affected by [[Inherent Powers#Fury|Fury]].


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee Placate.png]] Placate ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee Placate.png]] Placate ===
 
Allows you to trick a foe into no longer attacking 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 Assassin's Strike. However, if you attack a Placated foe, he will be able to attack you back.
Allows you to trick a foe into no longer attacking 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 Assassin's Strike. However, if you attack a Placated foe, he will be able to attack you back.
 
This power is available only to [[Stalker]]s.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png]] Taunt ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png]] Taunt ===
Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury.
Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury.
This power is available only to [[Brute]]s and [[Tanker]]s.


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=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedAoEHeavyDmg.png]] Thunder Strike ===
=== [[File:ElectricMelee TargetedAoEHeavyDmg.png]] Thunder Strike ===
 
A massive attack. You smash your foes with all the power of a lightning bolt. The pummeled victim takes tremendous damage and may be Disoriented. Any nearby foes may be knocked down from the shockwave as well as have some Endurance drained.
A massive attack. You smash your foes with all the power of a lightning bolt. The pummeled victim takes tremendous damage and may be Disoriented. Any nearby foes may be knocked down and take some damage from the shockwave.


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Revision as of 01:34, 10 July 2012

Overview

Electrical Melee is one of the standard power sets. It is a primary power set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers, and a secondary power set for Tankers.

"Electricity surges through your body and you can channel this electricity through your fists. Electrical Melee allows you to pummel your foes with various melee attack powers while jolting them with a powerful electric current. Electric Melee powers can drain foes' Endurance and temporarily halt their Endurance Recovery. Some powers may even return a portion of drained Endurance back to you."

Power Tables

Brute

The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Charged Brawl 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End, Taunt
Havoc Punch 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End, Taunt
Jacobs Ladder 2 Melee (Cone), High DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep, -End, Taunt
Build Up 6 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Thunder Strike 8 Melee (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockdown, Taunt
Taunt 12 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range, Taunt
Chain Induction 18 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -End, +Special, Taunt
Lightning Clap 26 PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Knockback, Taunt
Lightning Rod 32 PBAoE, Superior DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown, Self Teleport, Taunt

Scrapper

The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for Scrappers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Charged Brawl 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End
Havoc Punch 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End
Jacobs Ladder 2 Melee (Cone), High DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep, -End
Build Up 6 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Thunder Strike 8 Melee (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockdown
Confront 12 Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range
Chain Induction 18 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -End, +Special
Lightning Clap 26 PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Knockback
Lightning Rod 32 PBAoE, Superior DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown, Self Teleport

Stalker

The Electrical Melee power set is available as a primary set for Stalkers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Charged Brawl 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End
Havoc Punch 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End
Jacobs Ladder 2 Melee (Cone), High DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep, -End
Assassin's Shock 6 Melee, Special DMG(Smash/Energy)
Build Up 8 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Chain Induction 18 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -End, +Special
Thunder Strike 26 Melee (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockdown
Lightning Rod 32 PBAoE, Superior DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown, Self Teleport

Tanker

The Electrical Melee power set is available as a secondary power set for Tankers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Charged Brawl 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End, Taunt
Havoc Punch 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Sleep, -End, Taunt
Jacobs Ladder 4 Melee (Cone), High DMG(Energy), Foe Sleep, -End, Taunt
Taunt 10 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range, Taunt
Thunder Strike 16 Melee (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockdown, Taunt
Build Up 20 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Chain Induction 28 Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe -End, +Special, Taunt
Lightning Clap 35 PBAoE, Foe Disorient, Knockback, Taunt
Lightning Rod 38 PBAoE, Superior DMG(Energy), Foe Knockdown, Self Teleport, Taunt

Powers

Assassin's Shock

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack and cannot be interrupted. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage as you waylay your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power and are hidden. Using this power while not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage Special (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 6 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
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 6 (Brute)
6 (Scrapper)
8 (Stalker)
20 (Tanker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

Chain Induction

This Electric Melee attack deals moderate Smashing and Energy damage and may drain some of the target's Endurance. However, this attack also induces an unstable electric charge that may jump to another enemy target. The charge will jump randomly between multiple targets, until it inevitably dissipates. Enhancements will boost the effectiveness of the initial attacks as well as the jumping charge.

Damage Moderate (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 18 (Brute)
18 (Scrapper)
18 (Stalker)
28 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Endurance, +Special
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Endurance Modification
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Charged Brawl

Your fists become electrically charged and deliver a powerful punch. Charged Brawl can drain some Endurance from the target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of drained Endurance may be returned to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.

Damage Minor (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Brute)
1 (Scrapper)
1 (Stalker)
1 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe Sleep, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Sleep Duration
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Sleep
Endurance Modification
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Confront

Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds themselves in over their head. A To-Hit check required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 12 (Scrapper)
Effects Ranged
Foe Taunt, -Range
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Havoc Punch

The Havoc Punch is a slower attack than Charged Brawl, but makes up for it with a greater damage. Havoc Punch can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of the drained Endurance may be given back to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.

Damage Moderate (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 1 (Brute)
1 (Scrapper)
1 (Stalker)
2 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe Sleep, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Sleep Duration
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Sleep
Endurance Modification
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Jacobs Ladder

You are able to generate a strong current between your arms and snap a powerful bolt of electricity in an arc in front of you. This melee attack can electrocute all foes within the arc dealing high Energy damage. Jacobs Ladder can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.

Damage High (Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 2 (Brute)
2 (Scrapper)
2 (Stalker)
4 (Tanker)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe Sleep, -Endurance
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Sleep Duration
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Sleep
Endurance Modification
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Lightning Clap

You can clap your hands together to release a violent Lightning Clap. The Lightning Clap can knock down most nearby foes, Disorienting many of them. Lightning Clap deals no damage.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 26 (Brute)
26 (Scrapper)
35 (Tanker)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Disorient, Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Disorient Duration
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Stuns
Knockback
Taunt

Lightning Rod

You can polarize your body and become a living Lightning Rod. This power calls forth a massive lightning bolt from the sky to strike you. You can then ride this bolt and instantly Teleport short distances. You rematerialize in a massive bolt of electricity, dealing massive damage and knocking down all nearby foes. You must target the ground to activate this power. Damage from the lightning bolt is superior.

Damage Superior (Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 32 (Brute)
32 (Scrapper)
32 (Stalker)
38 (Tanker)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Knockdown
Self Teleport
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Knockback
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Placate

Allows you to trick a foe into no longer attacking 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 Assassin's Strike. 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 -

Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 12 (Brute)
10 (Tanker)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Taunt, -Range
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Thunder Strike

A massive attack. You smash your foes with all the power of a lightning bolt. The pummeled victim takes tremendous damage and may be Disoriented. Any nearby foes may be knocked down from the shockwave as well as have some Endurance drained.

Damage High (Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 8 (Brute)
8 (Scrapper)
26 (Stalker)
16 (Tanker)
Effects Melee (Area of Effect)
Foe Disorient, Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Disorient Duration
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Stuns
Knockback
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

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