Arachnos Soldier (Power Set)
- This article is about the power set. For the Epic Archetype, see Arachnos Soldier.
Overview
Arachnos Soldier is the initial primary power set for Arachnos Soldiers.
"Characters with Arachnos Soldier training begin their careers as Wolf Spiders. Wolf Spider characters have a strong mix of Melee and Ranged attacks and strong protective powers available via their power armor. Beginning at Level 24, the player has to choose whether he will progress down the "Crab Spider" or "Bane Spider" path. Crab Spiders gain access to the "backpack" and the powerful claw/cone attacks it provides, while the Bane Spider track provides stealth and a stronger focus on melee."
Possible Arachnos Assault Rifle Weapon Customizations.
Power Table
The Arachnos Soldier power set is the initial primary set for Arachnos Soldiers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
| Power | Level | Effect | |
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Single Shot | 1 | Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Foe: -Defense |
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Pummel | 1 | Melee, Minor Damage (Smashing), Foe: Disorient |
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Burst | 2 | Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe: -Defense |
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Wide Area Web Grenade | 6 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe: Immobilize -Recharge -Fly |
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Heavy Burst | 8 | Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe: -Defense |
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Bayonet | 12 | Melee, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal/Smashing) |
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Venom Grenade | 12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Resistance |
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Frag Grenade | 18 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate Damage (Lethal/Smashing), Foe Knockback |
Powers
Bayonet
Your weapon includes a bayonet attachment which you can use to stab at your enemies for lethal damage as well as causing them to bleed over time. NOTE: This power will deal critical damage if used after a successful Placate or while the user is hidden with the Bane Spider Cloaking Device.
| Damage | Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal/Smashing) |
| Recharge | Medium |
| Minimum Level |  8 (Arachnos Soldier)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Enhancements |  Enhance Accuracy
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 Enhance Damage
| |
 Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
 Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  Melee Damage
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Burst
Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at long range. Damage is average, but the firing rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's defense.
| Damage | Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level | 2 (Arachnos Soldier)
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| Effects | Ranged |
| Foe: -Defense | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
| |
 Enhance Defense Debuff
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
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 Enhance Range
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  Ranged Damage
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 Defense Debuff
| |
 Accurate Defense Debuff
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Frag Grenade
Launches an M30 Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your rifle. The explosion from this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back. Note: If you take this power, you cannot take the Crab Spider version.
| Damage | Moderate Damage (Lethal/Smashing) |
| Recharge | Long |
| Minimum Level | 18 (Arachnos Soldier)
|
| Effects | Ranged (Targeted AoE) |
| Foe: Knockback | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
 Enhance Knockback Distance
| |
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  Targeted AoE Damage
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 Knockback
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Heavy Burst
Fires a Heavy Burst of rounds at foes in a long cone in front of the user. Can also reduce the targets' defense.
| Damage | High Damage over Time (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Medium |
| Minimum Level | 8 (Arachnos Soldier)
|
| Effects | Ranged (Cone) |
| Foe: -Defense | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
| |
| Enhance Defense Debuff
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | Targeted AoE Damage
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| Defense Debuff
| |
| Accurate Defense Debuff
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Pummel
You can smash your opponents in close combat with the butt of your sub-machine gun to deal minor smashing damage. Pummel has a high chance to disorient your foe for a brief time. NOTE: This power will deal critical damage if used after a successful Placate or while the user is hidden with the Bane Spider Cloaking Device.
| Damage | Minor Damage (Smashing) |
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Arachnos Soldier)
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| Effects | Melee |
| Foe: Disorient | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
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 Enhance Disorient Duration
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| Set Categories | Melee Damage
|
 Stuns
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Single Shot
A quick single shot from the Arachnos Sub machinegun. Extremely accurate.
| Damage | Minor Damage (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Fast |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Arachnos Soldier)
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| Effects | Ranged |
| Foe: -Defense | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
| |
| Enhance Defense Debuff
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
| Enhance Range
| |
| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | Ranged Damage
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| Defense Debuff
| |
| Accurate Defense Debuff
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Venom Grenade
This poisonous grenade causes toxic damage over time and weakens the resistance of all foes within the area of effect. NOTE: If you take this power, you cannot also take the Crab Spider version.
| Damage | Moderate Damage over Time (Toxic) |
| Recharge | Long |
| Minimum Level | 1 (Arachnos Soldier)
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| Effects | Ranged (Targeted AoE) |
| Foe: -Resistance | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
| |
| Reduce Endurance Cost
| |
| Enhance Range
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| Increase Attack Rate
| |
| Set Categories | Targeted AoE Damage
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Wide Area Web Grenade
Launches a Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault rifle. It explodes into a field of sticky webs which slow and can immobilize all foes within its radius.
| Recharge | Medium |
| Minimum Level | 6 (Arachnos Soldier)
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| Effects | Ranged (Targeted AoE) |
| Foe: Immobilize -Recharge -Fly | |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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 Enhance Immobilization Duration
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| Enhance Range
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  Immobilize
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Historical
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This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes. |
- This set was added to the game with the original release of Arachnos Soldiers in Issue 12.
