Mace Mastery

Overview

Mace Mastery is one of the Patron Power Pools.

Black Scorpion will give you access to an Arachnos Mace, and teach you how to use it in battle.

There are a variety of possible Arachnos Mace Weapon Customizations available to players.

Power Tables

The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Arachnos Soldier / Arachnos Widow

Power	Level	Effect
Mace Blast	35	Ranged, Heavy DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Web Envelope	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immob, -Rech, -Fly, -Jump
Disruptor Blast	38	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
Shatter Armor	41	Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe -Res
Summon Blaster	44	Summon Arachnobot: Ranged Moderate DMG(Energy)

Blaster

Power	Level	Effect
Web Envelope	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immob, -Rech, -Fly, -Jump
Scorpion Shield	35	Toggle: Self +Def(Smash, Lethal, Energy) +Res(Toxic)
Mace Beam Volley	38	Ranged(Cone), Moderate DMG(Smash, Energy), Foe Knockback
Summon Spiderlings	41	Summon Spiderlings: Ranged Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Web Cocoon	44	Ranged, Foe Slow, Hold, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump

Brute / Tanker

Power	Level	Effect
Mace Blast	35	Ranged, Heavy DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Web Envelope	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immob, -Rech, -Fly, -Jump
Focused Accuracy	38	Toggle: Self +To-Hit, +ACC, +Perception, +Res(To-Hit DeBuff)
Disruptor Blast	41	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
Summon Blaster	44	Summon Arachnobot: Ranged Moderate DMG(Energy)

Controller

Power	Level	Effect
Poisonous Ray	35	Ranged DoT(Poison), Foe -RES, -DEF
Scorpion Shield	35	Toggle: Self +Def(Smash, Lethal, Energy) +Res(Toxic)
Disruptor Blast	38	Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash, Energy), Foe Knockback
Focused Accuracy	41	Toggle: Self +To-Hit, +ACC, +Perception, +Res(To-Hit Debuff)
Summon Tarantula	44	Summon Tarantula: Ranged Moderate DMG(Toxic)

Corruptor / Defender

Power	Level	Effect
Web Envelope	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immob, -Rech, -Fly
Scorpion Shield	35	Toggle: Self +Def(Smash, Lethal, Energy), +Res(Toxic)
Focused Accuracy	38	Toggle: Self +To-Hit, +ACC, +Perception, +Res(To-Hit Debuff)
Web Cocoon	41	Ranged, Foe Slow, Hold, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump
Summon Disruptor	44	Summon Arachnobot: Ranged Moderate DMG(Energy)

Dominator

Power	Level	Effect
Poisonous Ray	35	Ranged DoT(Poison), Foe -RES, -DEF
Scorpion Shield	35	Toggle: Self +Def(Smash, Lethal, Energy), +Res(Toxic)
Disruptor Blast	38	Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash, Energy), Foe Knockback
Personal Force Field	41	Toggle: Self +DEF, +Res(All)
Summon Tarantula	44	Summon Tarantula: Ranged Moderate DMG(Toxic)

Mastermind

Power	Level	Effect
Web Envelope	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immob, -Rech, -Fly, -Jump
Scorpion Shield	35	Toggle: Self +Def(Smash, Lethal, Energy), +Res(Toxic)
Mace Beam Volley	38	Ranged(Cone), Moderate DMG(Smash, Energy), Foe Knockback
Power Boost	41	Self +Special
Web Cocoon	44	Ranged, Foe Slow, Hold, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump

Scrapper / Stalker

Power	Level	Effect
Mace Blast	35	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Mace Beam	35	Sniper, Superior DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
Disruptor Blast	38	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
Web Cocoon	41	Ranged, Foe Slow, Hold, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump, Moderate DoT(Toxic)
Summon Spiderlings	44	Summon Spiderlings: Ranged Moderate DMG(Lethal)

Sentinel

Power	Level	Effect
Web Envelope	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immob, -Rech, -Fly, -Jump
Pulverize	35	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe Disorient
Web Cocoon	38	Ranged, Foe Slow, Hold, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump
Coordinated Targeting	41	Toggle: Team +To-Hit, +ACC, +Perception, +Res(To-Hit Debuff)
Summon Tarantula	44	Summon Tarantula: Ranged Moderate DMG(Toxic)

Powers

The following are powers in the Mace Mastery powerset.

Coordinated Targeting

When this power is activated, the Villain and allies focus their senses to dramatically improve their accuracy. Additionally, Coordinated Targeting increase the team's Perception, allowing to better see stealthy foes. It also grants resistance to powers that DeBuff Accuracy. Coordinated Targeting is a toggle power and must be activated and deactivated manually. Like all toggle powers, while active, Coordinated Targeting drains Endurance while active. You must be level 41 and have one other Mace Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 41 (Sentinel) Effects Toggle: Team +ToHit, +Accuracy, +Perception, +Res(ToHit Debuff) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Disruptor Blast

Fires a tremendous charge of kinetic energy from your Executioner's Mace (Bane Mace for Controllers/Dominators). This charge is so powerful it will explode on impact, blasting all nearby foes. Some affected foes may be knocked back by the force of the blast. You must meet the following requirements before selecting this power:

Arachnos Soldiers/Arachnos Widows: Mace Blast or Web Envelope (Level 38)

Brutes/Tankers: Mace Blast or Web Envelope (Level 41)

Controllers/Dominators: Poisonous Ray or Scorpion Shield (Level 38)

Scrappers/Stalkers: Mace Blast or Mace Beam (Level 38)

Damage Moderate DMG(Energy) Recharge Long Minimum Level 38 (Arachnos Soldier) 38 (Arachnos Widow) 41 (Brute) 38 (Controller) 38 (Dominator) 38 (Scrapper) 38 (Stalker) 41 (Tanker) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) 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

Focused Accuracy

When this power is activated, the Villain focuses their senses to dramatically improve their Accuracy. Additionally, Focused Accuracy increase your Perception, allowing you to better see stealthy foes. It also grants you resistance to powers that DeBuff your Accuracy. Focused Accuracy is a toggle power and must be activated and deactivated manually. Like all toggle powers, while active, Focused Accuracy drains Endurance while active. You must meet the following requirements before selecting this power:

Brutes/Tankers: Mace Blast or Web Envelope (Level 38)

Controllers: Poisonous Ray or Scorpion Shield (Level 41)

Corruptors/Defenders: Web Envelope or Scorpion Shield (Level 38)

Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 38 (Brute) 41 (Controller) 38 (Corruptor) 38 (Defender) 38 (Tanker) Effects Toggle: Self +ToHit, +Accuracy, +Perception, +Resist(ToHit Debuff) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Mace Beam

Fires an extremely long range and accurate beam of kinetic energy from the Bane Mace that deals tremendous damage and knocks back the target. This is a sniper attack, and like most sniper attacks, 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 High DMG(Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Scrapper) 35 (Stalker) Effects Ranged (Sniper) Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Sniper Attacks Knockback Universal Damage

Mace Beam Volley

Fires a volley of multiple kinetic energy blasts from your Nullifier Mace. These blasts spread out in a wide cone and are powerful enough to knock down some foes. You must be level 38 and have Web Envelope or Scorpion Shield before selecting this power.

Damage Moderate DMG(Energy) Recharge Long Minimum Level 38 (Blaster) 38 (Mastermind) Effects Ranged (Cone) 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

Mace Blast

The Executioner's Mace (Bane Mace for Scrappers/Stalkers) is capable of firing a powerful bolt of kinetic energy. The blast is powerful enough that it may knock some foes back. Arachnos Bane Spider Troopers call this the Power Blast. The Arbiters who invented it scoff at this simple term.

Damage Heavy DMG(Energy) Scrappers/Stalkers: Moderate DMG(Energy) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 35 (Arachnos Soldier) 35 (Arachnos Widow) 35 (Brute) 35 (Scrapper) 35 (Stalker) 35 (Tanker) Effects Ranged Foe Knockdown Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Knockback Universal Damage

Personal Force Field

The Personal Force Field is almost impenetrable to all attacks, even Psionics and Enemy Teleportation, although attacks from more powerful foes may get through more easily. Personal Force Field will also reduce the damage of almost any attacks that do get through. The Personal Force Field works both ways; while it is active, you can only use powers that affect yourself. Cannot be used with Rest. You must be level 41 and have Poisonous Ray or Scorpion Shield before selecting this power.

Editor's Note:

The Damage Resistance may not be enhanced.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 41 (Dominator) Effects Toggle: Self +DEF, +Resist(All), Only Affect Self Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Poisonous Ray

The Bane Mace can fire a nasty Poison Ray. This toxin is suspended in a polarized plasma field and delivered like an energy blast. Upon impact, the toxin directly attacks the immune system, reducing the affected target's Defense and Damage Resistance as it deals Toxic damage.

Damage Moderate DoT(Toxic) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Controller) 35 (Dominator) Effects Ranged Foe -Resist(All), -DEF Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Power Boost

Greatly boosts the secondary effects of your powers. Your powers effects like Disorients, Holds, Immobilizes, Heals, Defense Buffs, Endurance Drains, Knockbacks and more, are all improved. The effects of Power Boost last a short while, and only the next couple of attacks will be boosted. You must be level 41 and have Web Envelope or Scorpion Shield before selecting this power.

Editor's Note:

This power improves the strength of your Heals, Endurance drains and gifts, Runspeed powers, Flight powers, Defense buffs and debuffs, and ToHit buffs and debuffs, as well as the duration of your Sleep, Hold, Disorient, Immobilize, Fear, and Confuse status effects. It does not increase the strength of your Knockback effects. That part of the power description is outdated.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 41 (Mastermind) Effects Self +Special Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Pulverize

You are capable of Pulverizing a foe with your Nullifier Mace dealing high damage, causing toxic damage over time. Pulverize will occasionally disorient foes as well.

Bug! Pulverize uses the Arachnos Soldier Bane Spider icon instead of its own power icon.

Damage High DMG(Smash) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Sentinel) Effects Melee Minor DoT(Toxic) Foe Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Melee Damage Stuns Universal Damage

Scorpion Shield

Black Scorpion's technologies are impressive indeed. This energy shield grants you Defense to Lethal, Smashing and Energy attacks, as well as improves your Damage Resistance to Toxic damage.

Editor's Note:

The Damage Resistance may not be enhanced.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 35 (Blaster) 35 (Controller) 35 (Corruptor) 35 (Defender) 35 (Dominator) 35 (Mastermind) Effects Toggle: Self +DEF(Smash, Lethal, Energy), +Resist(Toxic) Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Defense

Shatter Armor

You deliver a punishing blow with your Arachnos Mace dealing superior damage and reducing the target's resistance to damage for a short while. You must be level 41 and have Mace Blast or Web Envelope before selecting this power.

Damage Extreme DMG(Smash) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 41 (Arachnos Soldier) 41 (Arachnos Widow) Effects Melee Foe -Resist(All) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage Universal Damage

Summon Blaster

Black Scorpion has granted you an Arachnobot Blaster for you to command. Arachnobot Blasters were created by Arachnos Orb Weavers to take down particularly powerful super-powered threats. Your access to this Arachnobot is very limited. You can only summon it once every 15 minutes and it will leave after 4 minutes, or if you exit a zone or mission. You must be level 44 and have two other Mace Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

Damage Moderate DMG(Energy) Recharge Extremely Long Minimum Level 44 (Arachnos Soldier) 44 (Arachnos Widow) 44 (Brute) 44 (Tanker) Effects Summon Arachnobot: Ranged Arachnobot Blaster Energy Pulse (Ranged, Heavy DoT(Energy), Foe Knockback) Energy Blast (Ranged, Superior DMG(Energy), Foe Knockback) Sweep Area (Ranged (Cone), Heavy DoT(Energy)) Claw (Melee, Light DMG(Lethal)) Web (Ranged, Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge, -SPD, -Jump) Power Jumping (Auto: Self +Jump) Resistance (Auto: Self Res( S20 L20 P30 ), +SPD) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Knockback Universal Damage

Summon Disruptor

Black Scorpion has granted you an Arachnobot Disruptor for you to command. Arachnobots were created by Arachnos Orb Weavers to take down particularly powerful super-powered threats. Your access to this Arachnobot is very limited. You can only summon it once every 15 minutes and it will leave after 4 minutes, or if you exit a zone or mission. You must be level 44 and have two other Mace Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

Damage Moderate DMG(Energy) Recharge Extremely Long Minimum Level 44 (Corruptor) 44 (Defender) Effects Summon Arachnobot: Ranged Arachnobot Disruptor Disruptor Bolt (Ranged, Heavy DMG(Energy), Foe -Endurance, -Recovery) Disruptor Blast (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -Endurance, -Recovery) Disruptor Tesla (Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Hold, -Endurance, -Recovery) Claw (Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)) Web Spitter (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge, -SPD, -Jump) Power Jumping (Auto: Self +Jump) Resistance (Auto: Self Res( S10 L10 E20 P30 ), +SPD) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Endurance Modification Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Universal Damage

Summon Spiderlings

Black Scorpion has granted you access to a small squadron of Arachnobot Spiderlings. Three Spiderlings that are one level less than you will show up when summoned. Your access to these Arachnobots is very limited. You can only summon them once every 15 minutes and they will leave after 4 minutes, or if you exit a zone or mission. You must meet the following requirments before selecting this power:

Blasters: Web Envelope or Scorpion Shield (Level 41)

Scrappers/Stalkers: Two other Mace Mastery Powers (Level 44)

Damage Moderate DMG(Lethal) Recharge Extremely Long Minimum Level 41 (Blaster) 44 (Scrapper) 44 (Stalker) Effects Summon 3 Spiderlings: Ranged Spiderling Chain Gun (Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF) Claw (Melee, Light DMG(Lethal)) Power Jumping (Auto: Self +Jump) Resistance (Auto: Self Res( S20 L20 P30 ), +SPD) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Summon Tarantula

Black Scorpion has granted you a Toxic Tarantula for you to command. Weaver One developed the Tarantula Exoskeleton Armor, which so radically transforms an Arachnos troop that hardly anything human is recognizable. Your access to this Tarantula is very limited. You can only summon it once every 15 minutes and it will leave after 4 minutes, or if you exit a zone or mission. You must be level 44 and have two other Mace Mastery Powers before selecting this power.

Damage Moderate DMG(Toxic) Recharge Extremely Long Minimum Level 44 (Controller) 44 (Dominator) 44 (Sentinel) Effects Summon Tarantula: Ranged Toxic Tarantula Venom Bolt (Ranged, Moderate DMG(Toxic), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe -Fly) Venom Burst (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Toxic), Foe -Recharge, -SPD, -DEF) Toxic Claw Pierce (Melee, Light DMG(Lethal), Light DoT(Toxic)) Toxic Claw Shred (Melee (Cone), Light DMG(Lethal), Light DoT(Toxic)) Web (Ranged, Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge, -SPD, -Jump) Armored Exoskeleton (Auto: Self Res( S10 L10 T40 )) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Accurate Defense Debuff Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Web Cocoon

The Bane Mace can fire a more powerful version of the common web grenade. The sinewy fibers of this grenade are strong enough to completely Hold one target. Targets able to resist the Hold are still likely to have their attack and movement speed dramatically Slowed. Web Cocoon can also bring down flying targets and prevent foes from jumping. You must meet the following requirements before selecting this power:

Blasters/Masterminds: Two other Mace Mastery Powers (Level 44)

Corruptors/Defenders: Web Envelope or Scorpion Shield (Level 41)

Scrappers/Stalkers: Mace Blast or Mace Beam (Level 41)

Sentinels: Web Envelope or Pulverize (Level 38)

Damage Scrappers/Stalkers: Moderate DoT(Toxic) Recharge Long Minimum Level 44 (Blaster) 41 (Corruptor) 41 (Defender) 44 (Mastermind) 41 (Scrapper) 38 (Sentinel) 41 (Stalker) Effects Ranged Foe Hold, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump, -SPD Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage (Scrappers/Stalkers only) Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage (Scrappers/Stalkers only) Holds Slow Movement Universal Damage (Scrappers/Stalkers only)

Web Envelope

The Executioner's Mace (Nullifier Mace for Blasters/Masterminds/Sentinels) can lob a modified Web Grenade. Upon impact, the Web Grenade expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets in a wide area. This non-lethal device deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed. The Web can bring down flying entities and halts jumping.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 35 (Arachnos Soldier) 35 (Arachnos Widow) 35 (Blaster) 35 (Brute) 35 (Corruptor) 35 (Defender) 35 (Mastermind) 35 (Sentinel) 35 (Tanker) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump, -SPD Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Immobilize

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 in Issue 7.
• This set was included with the release of Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows in Issue 12.
• Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows were granted access to Focused Accuracy in Issue 16.
• This set was Proliferated to Hero Archetypes in Issue 18.
• Personal Force Field was replaced with Focused Accuracy for Controllers on 09/28/10
• In Issue 21, All Epic Power Pools became accessible at level 35, and the level requirements for the powers were lowered to match.
• This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
• Issue 27, Page 5 lowered the level at which the third power from Ancillary Power Pools unlocked from level 41 to level 38.

External Links

• Mace Mastery for Arachnos Soldiers at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Arachnos Widows at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Controllers at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Dominators at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Masterminds at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
• Mace Mastery for Tankers at City of Data v2.0