Psychic Blast

Overview

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

"Blast enemies with an array of offensive, long-range Psionic powers. While few living beings can resist their effects, Creatures without minds, like machines and robots, are not affected as strongly."

Power Tables

Blaster

The Psychic Blast power set is available as a primary set for Blasters. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Dominate Will	1	Ranged, DMG(Psi), Foe Sleep
Mental Blast	1	Ranged, DMG(Psi), Target -Rech
Telekinetic Blast	2	Ranged, DMG(Smash/Psi), Foe Knockback
Psionic Darts	6	Ranged, Light DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Psychic Focus	8	Self +To Hit, +DMG
Psionic Lance	12	Sniper, DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech, Self +Range
Psionic Tornado	18	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Dmg(Psi), Foe Knockback
Scramble Minds	22	Chain, DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient
Psychic Wail	26	PBAoE, DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient, -Rech

Corruptor / Defender

The Psychic Blast power set is available as a primary set for 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
Subdue	1	1	Ranged, DMG(Psi), Foe Immob
Mental Blast	1	1	Ranged, DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Telekinetic Blast	2	4	Ranged, DMG(Smash/Psi), Foe Knockback
Psychic Scream	6	10	Ranged (Cone), DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Will Domination	8	16	Ranged, DMG(Psi), Foe Sleep
Psionic Lance	12	20	Sniper, DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Psionic Tornado	18	24	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Dmg(Psi), Foe Knockback
Scramble Minds	22	28	Ranged, DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient
Psychic Wail	26	30	PBAoE, DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient, -Rech

Sentinel

The Psychic Blast 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
Mental Blast	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Telekinetic Blast	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psi), Foe Knockback
Psychic Scream	2	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Will Domination	6	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe Sleep
Psychic Focus	8	Self +To-Hit, +DMG, +Range
Psionic Strike	12	Ranged, High DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech
Psionic Tornado	18	Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psi), Foe Knockback
Scramble Thoughts	22	Ranged, Minor DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient
Psychic Wail	26	PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient, -Rech

Powers

Dominate Will

This attack deals Psionic damage, and is capable of rendering its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.

Damage Psionic Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) Effects Ranged Foe Sleep Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Sleep Duration Set Categories Ranged Damage Sleep Universal Damage

Mental Blast

This basic attack does moderate (high for Blasters) Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.

Damage Moderate(Psionic) Blasters: High(Psionic) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe -Recharge Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Psionic Darts

This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.

Damage Light (Psionic) Minimum Level 6 (Blaster) Effects Ranged Foe -Recharge Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Universal Damage

Psionic Lance

This extremely long range Psionic attack has a bonus to Accuracy, and can Slow a target's attack rate. This is a sniper attack, and 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(Psionic) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Blaster) 12 (Corruptor) 20 (Defender) Effects Sniper Foe -Recharge Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Sniper Attacks Universal Damage

Psionic Strike

This extremely accurate attack does moderate Psionic damage and can Slow a target's attack rate.

Damage High(Psionic) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe -Recharge Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Universal Damage

Psionic Tornado

Unleashes a whirlwind of Psionic energy on a target, tossing nearby foes into the air. The Psionic Tornado damages foes and Slows their attack speed.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Psionic) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 24 (Defender) 18 (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

Psychic Focus

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

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

Psychic Scream

This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.

Damage Moderate (Psionic) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) 2 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe -Recharge Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Universal Damage

Psychic Wail

Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes which deals Extreme Psionic damage. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented.

Damage Extreme(Psionic) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 30 (Defender) 26 (Sentinel) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Disorient, -Recharge Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Stuns Universal Damage

Scramble Minds

Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving them dramatically Disoriented for a short duration. The effects of this power can jump from one foe to another in a chain dealing damage and applying a random mental effects to each target.

Damage Psionic Minimum Level 22 (Blaster) 22 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) Effects Chain Foe Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Stuns Universal Damage

Scramble Thoughts

Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving them dramatically Disoriented for a short duration. Deals a little Psionic Damage.

Damage Minor(Psionic) Recharge Slow 22 (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

Subdue

Subdue deals moderate Psionic damage and may leave the targeted foe Immobilized for a brief time. Immobilized foes cannot move but can still attack.

Damage Moderate (Psionic) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) Effects Ranged Foe Immobilize Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Immobilize Universal Damage

Telekinetic Blast

You can use Telekinesis to Blast a targeted foe with the power of your mind. This attack deals Smashing and Psionic damage, and can knock your opponent back.

Damage Moderate(Smashing/Psionic) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Knockback Universal Damage

Will Domination

This powerful attack deals Psionic damage, and is so painful it usually renders its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.

Damage High(Psionic) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Corruptor) 16 (Defender) 6 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe Sleep Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Sleep Duration Set Categories Ranged Damage Sleep 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 has been in the game for Defenders since Issue 0.
• This set was proliferated to Blasters in Issue 12.
• This set was proliferated to Corruptors in Issue 21.
• This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
• The Blaster and Defender/Corruptor versions of this set were both reworked in Issue 27, Page 6 with a number of powers being replaced and the power order being made more similar to other Ranged sets.

External Links

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