Ninja Blade
Overview
Ninja Blade is a standard power set that is a primary set for Stalkers. It is derived from the Katana power set for Brutes and Scrappers.
"Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, 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 Ninja Blade Weapon Customizations.
Power Table
The Ninja Blade 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 | |
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Sting of the Wasp | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) |
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Gambler's Cut | 1 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) |
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Flashing Steel | 2 | Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) |
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Assassin's Blade | 6 | Melee, Special DMG(Lethal) |
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Build Up | 8 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
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Placate | 12 | Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide |
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Divine Avalanche | 18 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee) |
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Soaring Dragon | 26 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup |
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Golden Dragonfly | 32 | Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown |
Powers
Assassin's Blade
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior lethal 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 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 Assasin's Blade when no 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)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Enhancements |  Enhance Accuracy
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 Enhance Damage
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 Reduce Endurance Cost
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 Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  Melee Damage
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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)
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| Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
| Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Increase Attack Rate
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 Enhance ToHit Buff
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| Set Categories |  To Hit Buff
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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 (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level | 18 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee) | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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 Enhance Defense Buffs
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories | Melee Damage
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 Defense
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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 (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Moderate |
| Minimum Level | 2 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Melee (Cone) |
| Foe -Defense(All) | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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 Enhance Defense Debuff
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  PBAoE Damage
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 Defense Debuff
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 Accurate Defense Debuff
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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 them easier to hit.
| Damage | Minor (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Foe -Defense(All) | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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| Enhance Defense Debuff
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories | Melee Damage
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| Defense Debuff
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| Accurate Defense Debuff
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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 their 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 (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Slow |
| Minimum Level | 32 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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| Enhance Defense Debuff
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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 Enhance Knockback Distance
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories | PBAoE Damage
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| Defense Debuff
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 Knockback
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| Accurate Defense Debuff
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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 Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
| Recharge | Long |
| Minimum Level | 12 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Ranged |
| Foe Placate | |
| Self Stealth/Hide | |
| Enhancements |  Enhance Range
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| 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 them easier to hit.
| Damage | Superior (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Moderate |
| Minimum Level | 26 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Foe -Defense(All), Knockup | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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| Enhance Defense Debuff
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Enhance Knockback Distance
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories | Melee Damage
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| Defense Debuff
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| Knockback
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| Accurate Defense Debuff
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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 them easier to hit.
| Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Foe -Defense(All) | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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| Enhance Defense Debuff
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories | Melee Damage
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| Defense Debuff
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| Accurate Defense Debuff
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Historical
 This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.
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