Claws

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Overview

Claws is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers.

"Claws are bones or blades that extend from your hands and cause Lethal damage. The lightweight, natural feel of claws gives this power set a reduced Endurance cost and faster attack rate than other melee sets."

Possible Claws Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

Brute

The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
Swipe 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt
Strike 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt
Slash 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Taunt
Spin 6 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt
Follow Up 8 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Self +DMG, +To-Hit, Foe Taunt
Taunt 12 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range
Focus 18 Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, Taunt
Eviscerate (Brute) 26 Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Taunt
Shockwave 32 Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback, Taunt

Scrapper

The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Scrappers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
Swipe 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal)
Strike 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Slash 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Spin 6 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Follow Up 8 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Confront 12 Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range
Focus 18 Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
Eviscerate (Scrapper) 26 Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), +Special
Shockwave 32 Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback

Stalker

The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Stalkers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
Swipe 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal)
Strike 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Slash 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Assassin's Claw 6 Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
Build Up 8 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Focus 18 Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
Eviscerate (Stalker) 26 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), +Special
Shockwave 32 Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback


Powers

Assassin's Claw

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 lethal damage, as you impale 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 has a chance to critically hit equal to 33.3% times the number of stacks of Assassin's Focus. Using Assassin's Claw when not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage Special (Lethal)
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 8 (Stalker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

Confront

Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head. A To-Hit check is 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

Eviscerate (Brute)

You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 26 (Brute)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Taunt

Eviscerate (Scrapper)

You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Claw attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 26 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee (Cone)
+Special
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories PBAoE Damage

Eviscerate (Stalker)

You spin and slash violently at the foe in front of you. This attack deals exceptional damage, and has a high chance of landing a critical hit even while not hidden.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 26 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
+Special
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage

Focus

Projects a burst of Focused power over a short distance. Focus deals high lethal damage and can possibly knock down your foe.

Damage High (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 18 (Brute)
18 (Scrapper)
18 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged
Foe Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Knockback
Taunt (Brute only)

Follow Up

You perform a feint attack that deals moderate damage. After this attack hits, it gives you a large bonus to Damage and chance to hit for a brief time.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 8 (Brute)
8 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee
Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories Melee Damage
Taunt (Brute only)
To Hit Buff

Placate

Allows 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 Assassin's Claw. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he or she 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

Shockwave

Projects a Shockwave of focused power that can travel a short distance. Shockwave travels in a wide arc in front of you dealing moderate lethal damage and possibly knocking back foes.

For Stalkers, if this power is executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical hit for extra damage.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 32 (Brute)
32 (Scrapper)
32 (Stalker)
Effects Close (Cone)
Foe Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage
Knockback
Taunt (Brute only)

Slash

You perform a Slash with your claws, dealing a good amount of lethal damage, but with a longer recharge rate than Swipe or Strike. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 2 (Brute)
2 (Scrapper)
2 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Taunt (Brute only)
Accurate Defense Debuff

Spin

You spin around in a circle, attacking everyone within melee range with a Strike attack.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 6 (Brute)
6 (Scrapper)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Taunt (Brute only)

Strike

You perform a Strike with your claws. This is a basic attack that deals a moderate amount of lethal damage.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Brute)
1 (Scrapper)
1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Taunt (Brute only)

Swipe

Two quick Swipes with your claws. Does minor lethal damage, but has a quick recharge rate.

Damage Minor (Lethal)
Recharge Very Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Brute)
1 (Scrapper)
1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Taunt (Brute only)

Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

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

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