Katana

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Overview

Katana is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes and Scrappers. The Ninja Blade power set for Stalkers is based upon Katana.

"Wield a Katana and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Katana is faster than a Broad Sword, and can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Katana is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy."

Possible Katana Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

Brute

The Katana 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
Sting of the Wasp 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Gambler's Cut 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Flashing Steel 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Build Up 6 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Divine Avalanche 8 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Dragon's Roar 12 Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range
The Lotus Drops 18 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Soaring Dragon 26 Melee, High DMG(Lethal) Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
Golden Dragonfly 32 Melee (Cone), Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown

Scrapper

The Katana 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
Sting of the Wasp 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Gambler's Cut 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Flashing Steel 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Build Up 6 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Divine Avalanche 8 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Calling the Wolf 12 Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range
The Lotus Drops 18 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Soaring Dragon 26 Melee, High DMG(Lethal) Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
Golden Dragonfly 32 Melee (Cone), Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown

Powers

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

Calling the Wolf

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, -Ramge
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Divine Avalanche

You can use your katana 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 (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 8 (Brute)
8 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee
Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense

Dragon's Roar

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
Foe Taunt, -Ramge
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Flashing Steel

You swing your katana in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

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

Gambler's Cut

You perform a quick slash with your katana. This attack is very fast but deals only minor damage. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Minor (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Brute)
1 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
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 damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce it's Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Damage Extreme (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 32 (Brute)
32 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown
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

The Lotus Drops

You perform The Lotus Drops maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take moderate damage over time and reduces their Defense.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Moderate Damage Over Time(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 18 (Brute)
18 (Scrapper)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

Sting of the Wasp

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

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

Soaring Dragon

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

Damage High (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level 26 (Brute)
26 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All), Knockup
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

Historical

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