Ninja Assault

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Overview

Ninja Assault is a secondary set for Dominators and a primary power set for Guardians.

"Your mastery of the ways of Ninja Assault allows you to dispatch opponents with lethal grace, cutting down foes with the razor edge of your Ninja Blade and delivering death from afar with throwing knives. Your attacks often carry additional poison damage over time, and can also knock opponents down or reduce their defense."

Power Tables

Dominator

The Ninja Assault power set is available as a secondary set for Dominators. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
NinjaAssault FlashingBladeC.png Flashing Blade 1 Ranged, Minor DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
NinjaAssault GamblersCutC.png Gambler's Cut 2 Melee, Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -Defense
NinjaAssault SoaringDragonC.png Soaring Dragon 4 Melee, High DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -Defense, Knockup
NinjaAssault SteelWindC.png Steel Wind 10 Ranged Cone, Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
NinjaAssault BuildUpC.png Chi Strike 16 Self +DMG, +To Hit, Special
NinjaAssault ScorpionsStingC.png Scorpion's Sting 20 Ranged, Minor DMG (Lethal), Moderate DoT(Toxic), Foe Slow, -Damage(all), Hold
NinjaAssault TheLotusDropsC.png The Lotus Drops 28 Melee (PBAoE), Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -Defense
NinjaAssault CaltropsC.png Caltrops 35 Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Lethal), Foe -Speed
NinjaAssault GoldenDragonflyC.png Golden Dragonfly 38 Melee, Extreme DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe Knockdown, -Defense

Guardian

The Ninja Assault power set is available as a primary set for Guardians. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
NinjaAssault FlashingBladeC.png Flashing Blade 1 Ranged, Minor DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
NinjaAssault GamblersCutC.png Gambler's Cut 1 Melee, Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -Defense
NinjaAssault SteelWindC.png Steel Wind 2 Ranged Cone, Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
NinjaAssault SoaringDragonC.png Soaring Dragon 6 Melee, High DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -Defense, Knockup
NinjaAssault BuildUpC.png Chi Strike 8 Self +DMG, +To Hit, Special
NinjaAssault ScorpionsStingC.png Scorpion's Sting 12 Ranged, Minor DMG (Lethal), Moderate DoT(Toxic), Foe Slow, -Damage(all), Hold
NinjaAssault TheLotusDropsC.png The Lotus Drops 18 Melee (PBAoE), Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -Defense
NinjaAssault CaltropsC.png Caltrops 26 Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Lethal), Foe -Speed
NinjaAssault GoldenDragonflyC.png Golden Dragonfly 32 Melee, Extreme DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe Knockdown, -Defense

Powers

NinjaAssault CaltropsC.png Caltrops

You toss a handful of Caltrops at a targeted location and spread the tiny metal spikes over a large area. Any villains that pass over the Caltrops will be forced to move at a slower rate. They will also take some trivial Lethal damage over time.

Damage Minor(DoT)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 26 (Guardian)
Effects Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Lethal), Foe -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Slow.png Slow Movement
IO Universal Debuff.png Universal Debuff
IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage

NinjaAssault BuildUpC.png Chi Strike

You concentrate your Chi to allow you to channel your soul into your strikes. For a short time you will gain a moderate increase to your damage and chance to hit. Additionally, for this period your sword and knife attacks will have a portion of their Lethal damage changed into Energy damage, with a small amount of additional bonus Energy damage added.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 8 (Guardian)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit, Special
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs.png Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories IO To Hit Buff.png To Hit Buff

NinjaAssault FlashingBladeC.png Flashing Blade

You quickly strike a distant foe with a throwing knife, inflicting minor Lethal damage with a chance of dealing additional Toxic damage over time.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 1 (Guardian)
Effects Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage

NinjaAssault GamblersCutC.png Gambler's Cut

You perform a quick slash with your katana. This attack is very fast and deals moderate damage, with a chance of dealing additional Toxic damage over time. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 1 (Guardian)
Effects Melee, Moderage DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff
IO Universal Debuff.png Universal Debuff

NinjaAssault GoldenDragonflyC.png Golden Dragonfly

You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of damage, has a chance of dealing additional Toxic damage over time, 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 Archetypeicon guardian.png 32 (Guardian)
Effects Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff
IO Universal Debuff.png Universal Debuff

NinjaAssault ScorpionsStingC.png Scorpion's Sting

You take aim and strike a target with a throwing knife coated in a larger amount of debilitating poison. This attack inflicts minor Lethal damage on impact before inflicting moderate Toxic damage over time. The poison additionally will weaken the target, Slowing their movement and reducing the amount of damage they deal, and may even briefly Hold the target paralyzed and helpless.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 12 (Guardian)
Effects Ranged, Minor DMG (Lethal), Moderate DoT(Toxic), Foe Slow, -Damage(all), Hold
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Hold Duration.png Enhance Hold Duration
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Hold Duration.png Holds
IO Slow.png Slow Movement
IO Universal Debuff.png Universal Debuff

NinjaAssault SoaringDragonC.png Soaring Dragon

You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of damage, with a chance of dealing additional Toxic damage over time, and can also knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 6 (Guardian)
Effects Melee, High DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
Foe -Defense(All), Knockup
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

NinjaAssault SteelWindC.png Steel Wind

You fling a volley of throwing knives in a single motion, striking all enemies in a cone in front of you. This attack deals moderate Lethal damage, with a chance of dealing additional Toxic damage over time.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 2 (Guardian)
Effects Ranged Cone, Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage

NinjaAssault TheLotusDropsC.png The Lotus Drops

You perform The Lotus Drops maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack has a chance of dealing additional Toxic damage over time and reduces their Defense.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Moderate Damage Over Time(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon guardian.png 18 (Guardian)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate DMG (Lethal), DoT(Toxic)
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff
IO Universal Debuff.png Universal Debuff

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