Archery

Overview

Archery is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.

"The ancient art of Archery allows you to use a bow and arrow to great effect. This power set has an inherent bonus to accuracy."

Possible Bows Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

Blaster / Corruptor / Defender

The Archery power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
Snap Shot	1	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal)
Aimed Shot	1	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal) (High DMG(Lethal) for Blasters)
Fistful of Arrows	2	4	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Blazing Arrow	6	10	Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Fire)
Aim	8	16	Self +To-Hit, +DMG
Explosive Arrow	12	20	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback
Ranged Shot	18	24	Sniper, Extreme DMG(Lethal)
Stunning Shot	22	28	Ranged Disorient, Minor DMG(Smash)
Rain of Arrows	26	30	Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Lethal)

Sentinel

The Archery power set is available as a primary set for Sentinels. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Snap Shot	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal)
Aimed Shot	1	Ranged, High DMG(Lethal)
Fistful of Arrows	2	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Stunning Shot	6	Ranged, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
Aim	8	Self +To-Hit, +DMG, +Range
Explosive Arrow	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback
Blazing Arrow	18	Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Fire)
Perfect Shot	22	Ranged, Very High DMG(Lethal)
Rain of Arrows	26	Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Lethal)

Powers

Aim

Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage and range (Sentinels only).

Recharge Long Minimum Level 8 (Blaster) 8 (Corruptor) 16 (Defender) 8 (Sentinel) Effects Self +To-Hit, +Damage, (+Range for Sentinels) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Aimed Shot

Though it takes longer to execute, your Aimed Shot deals greater damage than Snap Shot.

Damage High(Lethal) Corruptors/Defenders: Moderate(Lethal) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Blazing Arrow

You fire a Blazing Arrow at your foe, dealing some Lethal damage and causing them to catch on fire and burn.

Damage High(Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Blaster) 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) 18 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged, Minor Damage over Time(Fire) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Explosive Arrow

You fire a grenade-tipped arrow at long range. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Editor's Note:

Explosive Arrow's chance to Knockback is 50%.

Damage Moderate(Lethal/Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Blaster) 12 (Corruptor) 20 (Defender) 12 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Universal Damage

Fistful of Arrows

You fire a Fistful of Arrows at foes in a cone in front of you. Good at close range.

Damage Moderate(Lethal) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 2 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged (Cone) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Universal Damage

Perfect Shot

A perfectly aimed and fast shot that blasts your foes.

Damage Very High(Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 22 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Rain of Arrows

You unleash a Rain of Arrows on a targeted location, damaging foes within a large area.

Damage Extreme Damage over Time(Lethal) Recharge Long Minimum Level 26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 30 (Defender) 26 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Universal Damage

Ranged Shot

A long range shot that blasts your foes. Like most sniper attacks, this power has a bonus to Accuracy, but is best fired from a distance as it can be interrupted. If you are engaged in battle this attack becomes instant-cast. If you are not engaged, it will do bonus damage.

Damage Extreme(Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 24 (Defender) Effects Sniper Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Sniper Attacks Universal Damage

Snap Shot

A quick attack that fires an arrow at your foe after only minimal aiming. Fast, but little damage.

Damage Minor(Lethal) Recharge Fast Corruptors: Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Stunning Shot

You fire a blunt, weighted arrow at your target's chest. The Stunning Shot has a good chance of stunning your foe. It also inflicts high damage for Sentinels.

Editor's Note:

Despite what the in-game text says, Stunning Shot is a mag 3 Stun, not a chance to Stun. If it hits, it will stun up to Lieutenant-class enemies in PvE.

Damage Minor(Smashing) Sentinels: High(Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 22 (Blaster) 22 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) 6 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged Damage Stuns Universal Damage

Historical

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

• This set was added to the game for Blasters and Defenders in Issue 5.
• This set was proliferated to Corruptors in Issue 16.
• This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.

External Links

• Archery for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
• Archery for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
• Archery for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
• Archery for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0