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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[Image:Herobroadsword1.jpg|left|thumb|50px]]
{{Power Set Icon|Freem}}
'''Broad Sword''' is a standard power set that is a primary set for [[Brute]]s, [[Scrapper]]s, and [[Stalker]]s, and a secondary set for [[Tanker]]s.


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"Wield a Broad Sword and master a variety of powerful lethal attacks. Slower than a [[Katana]] or [[Ninja Blade]], the Broad Sword's weight strikes with more force and damage. The broad sword can reduce an enemy's defense, allowing other attacks to hit more reliably. The broad sword is a powerful melee weapon that has a bonus to accuracy."
'''Broad Sword''' is one of the powersets. It is a [[Scrapper]] primary power set in City of Heroes.
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Wield a Broad Sword and master a variety of powerful lethal attacks. Slower than a [[Katana]], the Broad Sword's weight strikes with more force and damage. The broad sword can reduce an enemy's defense, allowing other attacks to hit more reliably. The broad sword is a powerful melee weapon that has a bonus to accuracy. Like all scrapper powers, all broad sword attacks can sometimes land a critical hit for double damage.
Possible [[Weapon Customization#Broadsword|Broadsword Weapon Customizations]].


== Power Tables ==
== Power Tables ==
=== Brute ===
The Broad Sword power set is available as a primary set for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Hack.png|Power=Hack|Level=1|Effect=Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slash.png|Power=Slash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slice.png|Power=Slice|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=6|Effect=Self +DMG, +To-Hit|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Parry.png|Power=Parry|Level=8|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Taunt.png|Power=Taunt|Level=12|Effect=Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_WhirlingSword.png|Power=Whirling Sword|Level=18|Effect=PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Disembowel.png|Power=Disembowel|Level=22|Effect=Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockup|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Head Splitter|Level=26|Effect=Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockback|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}


=== Scrapper ===
=== Scrapper ===
The Broad Sword power set is available as a primary set for [[Scrapper]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:


The Broad Sword powerset is available as a primary set for [[Scrapper]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Hack.png|Power=Hack|Level=1|Effect=Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slash.png|Power=Slash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slice.png|Power=Slice|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=6|Effect=Self +DMG, +To-Hit|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Parry.png|Power=Parry|Level=8|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Taunt.png|Power=Confront|Level=12|Effect=Ranged, Foe Taunt|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_WhirlingSword.png|Power=Whirling Sword|Level=18|Effect=PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Disembowel.png|Power=Disembowel|Level=22|Effect=Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Head Splitter|Level=26|Effect=Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockback|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}
 
=== Stalker ===
The Broad Sword power set is available as a primary set for [[Stalker]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:


{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Hack.png|Power=Hack|Level=1|Effect=Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Hack.png|Power=Hack|Level=1|Effect=Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slash.png|Power=Slash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slash.png|Power=Slash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slice.png|Power=Slice|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword Slice.png|Power=Slice|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=6|Effect=Self +Damage, +Accuracy|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_AssassinsSlash.png|Power=Assassin's Slash|Level=6|Effect=Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Parry.png|Power=Parry|Level=8|Effect=Melee, Minor Damage(Lethal), Self: +Defense(Melee,Lethal)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=8|Effect=Self +DMG, +To-Hit|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Taunt.png|Power=Confront|Level=12|Effect=Ranged, Foe: Taunt|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Placate.png|Power=Placate|Level=12|Effect=Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_WhirlingSword.png|Power=Whirling Sword|Level=18|Effect=Player Based Area of Effect Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Parry.png|Power=Parry|Level=18|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Disembowel.png|Power=Disembowel|Level=26|Effect=Melee, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockup, -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Disembowel.png|Power=Disembowel|Level=22|Effect=Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Head Splitter|Level=32|Effect=Melee, Extreme Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockback, -Defense|Border=0}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Head Splitter|Level=26|Effect=Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_Footer}}
 
=== Tanker ===
The Broad Sword power set is available as a primary set for [[Tanker]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
 
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Hack.png|Power=Hack|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slash.png|Power=Slash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Slice.png|Power=Slice|Level=4|Effect=Melee (Cone), Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Taunt.png|Power=Taunt|Level=10|Effect=Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Parry.png|Power=Parry|Level=16|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=20|Effect=Self +DMG, +To-Hit|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_WhirlingSword.png|Power=Whirling Sword|Level=24|Effect=PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_Disembowel.png|Power=Disembowel|Level=28|Effect=Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockup|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Sword_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Head Splitter|Level=30|Effect=Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockback|Border=0}}
{{Powers_Footer}}
{{Powers_Footer}}


== Powers ==
== Powers ==
=== [[File:Sword_AssassinsSlash.png]] Assassin's Slash ===
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 Assassin's Strike while not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.


The following are powers in the Broad Sword powerset.
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Special(Lethal)}}
=== [[Image:Sword_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 6 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your accuracy.
=== [[File:Sword_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 6 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 6 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, +Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 6 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 8 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 20 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance ToHit Buff}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, +To-Hit}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance ToHit Buff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set To Hit Buff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_Taunt.png]] Confront ===
=== [[File:Sword_Taunt.png]] 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.
 


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 12 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 12 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged, Foe: Taunt}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Taunt}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Range}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Taunt}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Taunt}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_Disembowel.png]] Disembowel ===
=== [[File:Sword_Disembowel.png]] Disembowel ===
 
You perform a powerful Disemboweling maneuver that deals a great amount of damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.
You perform a powerful Disemboweling maneuver that deals a great amount of damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tankers only:''' High(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 26 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tankers only:''' Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockup, -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 22 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 22 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 22 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 28 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Debuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense, Knockup}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} ([[Brute]]/[[Tanker]] only)}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (Brute/Tanker only)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_Hack.png]] Hack ===
=== [[File:Sword_Hack.png]] Hack ===
 
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|High Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|High(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tankers only:''' Moderate(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 1 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 1 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 1 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 1 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Debuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} ([[Brute]]/[[Tanker]] only)}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (Brute/Tanker only)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_HeadSplitter.png]] Headsplitter ===
=== [[File:Sword_HeadSplitter.png]] Head Splitter ===
 
You perform a devastating Head Splitter attack that deals a massive amount of damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce it's defense. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Broadsword attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage ([[Scrapper]]s/[[Stalker]]s only). The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
You perform a devastating Head Splitter attack that deals a massive amount of damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce it's defense. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other broadsword attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tankers only:''' Superior(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 32 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 26 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockback, -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 26 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 26 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 30 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Debuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense, Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} ([[Brute]]/[[Tanker]] only)}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set PBAoE Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (Brute/Tanker only)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_Parry.png]] Parry ===
=== [[File:Sword_Parry.png]] Parry ===
 
You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The parry itself does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.
You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The parry itself does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 8 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tankers only:''' Very Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 8 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 8 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 18 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 16 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self+Defense(Melee,Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Buff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Buff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} ([[Brute]]/[[Tanker]] only)}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock Blank|{{Set Defense}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (Brute/Tanker only)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_Slash.png]] Slash ===
=== [[File:Sword_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 Slash. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.


You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 12 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Placate}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self Stealth/Hide}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Range}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Taunt}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
 
=== [[File:Sword_Slash.png]] Slash ===
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.


{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tankers only:''' Light(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 1 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 1 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 1 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 1 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Debuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} ([[Brute]]/[[Tanker]] only)}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (Brute/Tanker only)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Sword_Slice.png]] Slice ===
=== [[File:Sword_Slice.png]] Slice ===
 
You slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Hack but can hit multiple foes and reduce their defense.
You slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense.


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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate(Lethal)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone), Foe: -Defense}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 4 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Debuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} ([[Brute]]/[[Tanker]] only)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (Brute/Tanker only)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
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=== [[Image:Sword_WhirlingSword.png]] Whirling Sword ===
=== [[File:Sword_Taunt.png]] Taunt ===
Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your [[Fury]]. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.


{{EdNote|note='''[[Tanker]]s:''' 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.}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|'''Tanker only:''' Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 12 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 10 (Tanker)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Taunt}}
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=== [[File:Sword_WhirlingSword.png]] Whirling Sword ===
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.


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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 18 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 18 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Player Based Area of Effect Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 18 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_tanker.png|18px]] 24 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Point Blank Area of Effect}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Debuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Taunt}} (except [[Scrapper]]s)}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set PBAoE Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Taunt}} (except Scrappers)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}}
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== Historical ==
{{Historical|type=section|reason=change}}
* This set has been in the game for [[Scrapper]]s since [[Issue 0]].
* This set was [[Power Set Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Stalker]]s in [[Issue 16]].
* This set was proliferated to [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 21]].


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* {{NoFuturePowerSet|Game=coh|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Scrapper|Type=Melee}}
* {{CoDPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Brute|Type=Melee}}
* {{CoDPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Scrapper|Type=Melee}}
* {{CoDPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Stalker|Type=Melee}}
* {{CoDPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Tanker|Type=Melee}}


[[Category:Powersets]]
[[Category:Power Sets]]
[[Category:Brute Primary]]
[[Category:Scrapper Primary]]
[[Category:Stalker Primary]]
[[Category:Tanker Secondary]]

Latest revision as of 23:34, 17 May 2023

Overview

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

"Wield a Broad Sword and master a variety of powerful lethal attacks. Slower than a Katana or Ninja Blade, the Broad Sword's weight strikes with more force and damage. The broad sword can reduce an enemy's defense, allowing other attacks to hit more reliably. The broad sword is a powerful melee weapon that has a bonus to accuracy."

Possible Broadsword Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

Brute

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

Power Level Effect
Hack 1 Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Slash 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Slice 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Build Up 6 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Parry 8 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Taunt 12 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Whirling Sword 18 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Disembowel 22 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockup
Head Splitter 26 Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockback

Scrapper

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

Power Level Effect
Hack 1 Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Slash 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Slice 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Build Up 6 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Parry 8 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Confront 12 Ranged, Foe Taunt
Whirling Sword 18 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Disembowel 22 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
Head Splitter 26 Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockback

Stalker

The Broad Sword 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
Hack 1 Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Slash 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Slice 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Assassin's Slash 6 Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
Build Up 8 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Parry 18 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Disembowel 22 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
Head Splitter 26 Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockback

Tanker

The Broad Sword power set is available as a primary set for Tankers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
Hack 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Slash 1 Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Slice 4 Melee (Cone), Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Taunt 10 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Parry 16 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Build Up 20 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Whirling Sword 24 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Disembowel 28 Melee, High DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockup
Head Splitter 30 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF, Knockback

Powers

Sword AssassinsSlash.png Assassin's Slash

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 Assassin's Strike while not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage Special(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 6 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Universal Damage

Sword BuildUp.png 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 V archetypeicon brute.png 6 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 6 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 8 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 20 (Tanker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

Sword Taunt.png 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 Archetypeicon scrapper.png 12 (Scrapper)
Effects Ranged
Foe Taunt
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Sword Disembowel.png Disembowel

You perform a powerful Disemboweling maneuver that deals a great amount of damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage Superior(Lethal)
Tankers only: High(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Tankers only: Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 22 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 22 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 22 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 28 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense, Knockup
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Knockback
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)
Universal Damage

Sword Hack.png Hack

You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage High(Lethal)
Tankers only: Moderate(Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 1 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 1 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)
Universal Damage

Sword HeadSplitter.png Head Splitter

You perform a devastating Head Splitter attack that deals a massive amount of damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce it's defense. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Broadsword attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage (Scrappers/Stalkers only). The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Damage Extreme(Lethal)
Tankers only: Superior(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 26 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 26 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 26 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 30 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense, Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Knockback
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)
Universal Damage

Sword Parry.png Parry

You can use this power to Parry incoming melee attacks. The parry itself 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
Tankers only: Very Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 8 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 8 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 18 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 16 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)
Universal Damage

Sword 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 Slash. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 12 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged
Foe Placate
Self Stealth/Hide
Enhancements Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Sword Slash.png Slash

You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Damage Moderate(Lethal)
Tankers only: Light(Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 1 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 1 (Tanker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)
Universal Damage

Sword Slice.png Slice

You slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Hack but can hit multiple foes and reduce their defense.

Damage Moderate(Lethal)
Tankers only: Light(Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 2 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 2 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 2 (Stalker)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 4 (Tanker)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only)
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Taunt (Brute/Tanker only)
Universal Damage

Sword Taunt.png Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

Editor's Note:

Tankers: 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 Fast
Tanker only: Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 12 (Brute)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 10 (Tanker)
Effects Ranged(Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Taunt
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

Sword WhirlingSword.png Whirling Sword

You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.

Damage Moderate(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 18 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 18 (Scrapper)
Archetypeicon tanker.png 24 (Tanker)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrappers)
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Taunt (except Scrappers)
Universal Damage

Historical

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

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