Fiery Melee

Overview

Fiery Melee is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers, and a secondary set for Tankers.

"Fiery Melee allows you to attack with fire, and even conjure up flaming melee weapons. Fiery Melee powers tend to set foes ablaze for added damage over time."

Power Tables

Brute

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

Power	Level	Effect
Scorch	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Fire)
Fire Sword	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Cremate	2	Melee, High DMG(Fire/Smash)
Build Up	6	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Incinerate	8	Melee, High DoT(Fire)
Taunt	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range
Breath of Fire	18	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Fire)
Fire Sword Circle	26	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Greater Fire Sword	32	Melee, Superior DMG(Fire/Lethal)

Scrapper

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

Power	Level	Effect
Scorch	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Fire)
Fire Sword	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Cremate	2	Melee, High DMG(Fire/Smash)
Build Up	6	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Breath of Fire	8	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Fire)
Confront	12	Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range
Fire Sword Circle	18	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Incinerate	26	Melee, High DoT(Fire)
Greater Fire Sword	32	Melee, Superior DMG(Fire/Lethal)

Stalker

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

Power	Level	Effect
Scorch	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Fire)
Fire Sword	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Cremate	2	Melee, High DMG(Fire/Smash)
File:Assassinsblaze.pngAssassin's Blaze	6	Melee, Special DMG(Fire)
Build Up	8	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
File:Fiery melee placate.pngPlacate	12	Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Breath of Fire	18	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Fire)
Fire Sword Circle	26	PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Greater Fire Sword	32	Melee, Superior DMG(Fire/Lethal)

Tanker

Fiery Melee is available as a secondary set for Tankers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Scorch	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Fire)
Fire Sword	2	Melee, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Combustion	4	PBAoE, Moderate DoT(Fire)
Taunt	10	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range
Breath of Fire	16	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Fire)
Build Up	20	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Fire Sword Circle	28	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)
Incinerate	35	Melee, High DoT(Fire)
Greater Fire Sword	38	Melee, Superior DMG(Fire/Lethal)

Powers

File:Assassinsblaze.png Assassin's Blaze

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior fire 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 waylay 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 Blaze when not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage Special(Fire) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Stalker) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage

Breath of Fire

This allows you to spew fire from your mouth, burning all foes within its narrow cone. This is a very accurate attack that can deal good damage at a close range.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Fire) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Brute) 8 (Scrapper) 18 (Stalker) 16 (Tanker) Effects Close (Cone) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Build Up

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increases your chance to hit.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 6 (Brute) 6 (Scrapper) 8 (Stalker) 20 (Tanker) Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Combustion

Your mastery of fire allows you to violently raise the temperature around yourself in an attempt to spontaneously combust any nearby foes and set them ablaze, dealing damage over time.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Fire) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 4 (Tanker) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Taunt (Tanker only)

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

Cremate

A slow but devastating attack. Cremate clobbers your foes with a massive two-handed fiery smash that leaves your foe set on fire.

Damage High (Fire/Smashing) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 2 (Brute) 2 (Scrapper) 2 (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)

Fire Sword

Through concentration, you can create a Sword of Fire that sets foes ablaze. Successful attacks from the Fire Sword will ignite your target, dealing damage over time.

Damage Moderate (Fire/Lethal) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 2 (Tanker) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Fire Sword Circle

Mastery of your Fire Sword has enabled you to make an attack on every foe within melee distance. This will slash and burn your enemies, dealing moderate damage and setting them ablaze.

Damage Moderate (Fire/Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 26 (Brute) 18 (Scrapper) 26 (Stalker) 28 (Tanker) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Greater Fire Sword

Your mastery of fire allows you to create an enhanced Sword of Fire that can set foes ablaze. Successful attacks from the Greater Fire Sword will ignite your target, dealing damage over time.

Damage Superior (Fire/Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 32 (Brute) 32 (Scrapper) 32 (Stalker) 38 (Tanker) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Incinerate

Intense concentration can allow you to incinerate an opponent. This will set your foe ablaze, dealing damage over time.

Damage High Damage over Time(Fire) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Brute) 26 (Scrapper) 35 (Tanker) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

File:Fiery melee placate.png 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 Strike. However, if you attack a Placated foe, he 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 -

Scorch

This power engulfs your hands in flames, and can ignite the target of your scorching attack. Once on fire, the target will suffer damage over time. This power can bruise an enemy, making them more vulnerable to damage.

Damage Minor (Fire) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe -Res(All) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)

Taunt

Taunts a foe, and some nearby foes, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who find themselves in over their head. Taunted foes tend to ignore other Heroes and focus on you for quite a while, so use this power cautiously. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Brute) 10 (Tanker) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Taunt, -Range Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Set Categories Taunt

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set has been in the game for Tankers since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Brutes in Issue 6.
• This set was proliferated to Scrappers in Issue 12.

External Links

• Fiery Melee for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Fiery Melee for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
• Fiery Melee for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
• Fiery Melee for Tankers at City of Data v2.0