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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
 
'''Unlockable Weapons''' are [[Weapons Customization|customizable weapons]] that you have to unlock in order to wield. After they are unlocked, you may choose them in your costume options at either [[Icon]] or a [[Facemaker]]. Currently, there are several ways to unlock the weapons, including but not limited to defeating a certain number of a specific enemy type, earning a badge, completing certain story arcs, purchase with [[Vanguard Merit Salvage#Vanguard Merit|Vanguard Merits]], obtaining certain [[Recipe]] drops, or purchasing them from [[Empyrean Michael]] after completing certain [[Incarnate Trial]]s.
'''Unlockable Weapons''' are [[Weapons Customization|customizable weapons]] that you have to unlock in order to wield. After they are unlocked, you may choose them in your costume options at either [[Icon]] or a [[Facemaker]]. Currently, there are several ways to unlock the weapons. Defeating a certain number of a specific enemy type, gaining a badge, completing certain story arcs, or purchasing a weapon with [[Vanguard Merit Salvage#Vanguard Merit|Vanguard Merits]] are the four currently utilized methods of unlocking a weapon. As of issue 12, there are no weapons unlocked by crafting a recipe drop.
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== Unlockable Weapons ==
== Unlockable Weapons ==
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! style="background:#efefef;" | Weapon Name
! style="background:#efefef;" | Weapon Name
! style="background:#efefef;" | Powerset
! style="background:#efefef;" | Power Set
! style="background:#efefef;" | Required
! style="background:#efefef;" | Required
! style="background:#efefef;" | Requirement
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| Talsorian Bow
| Vanguard Bow
| [[Archery]], [[Trick Arrow]], [[Ninjas]]
| [[Archery]], [[Trick Arrow]], [[Ninjas]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased
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| Council Assault Weapon
| Council Assault Weapon
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| Vanguard 'Redding' Rifle
| Vanguard 'Redding' Rifle
| [[Assault Rifle]], [[Mercenaries]]
| [[Assault Rifle]], [[Mercenaries]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased. This purchase also unlocks the tintable Elite 'Redding' rifle.
| This purchase also unlocks the tintable Elite 'Redding' rifle.
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| Elite Vanguard 'Redding' Rifle
| Elite Vanguard 'Redding' Rifle
| [[Assault Rifle]], [[Mercenaries]]
| [[Assault Rifle]], [[Mercenaries]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased. This purchase also unlocks the non-tintable 'Redding' rifle.
| This purchase also unlocks the non-tintable 'Redding' rifle.
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| Rikti Axe
| Rikti Axe
| [[Battle Axe]]
| [[Battle Axe]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| Obtain the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
| Earn the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
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| Roman A
| Roman A
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| Talsorian Axe
| Vanguard Axe
| [[Battle Axe]]
| [[Battle Axe]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased
|  
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| "Nictus Sword"
| "Nictus Sword"
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| [[Broad Sword]]
| [[Broad Sword]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| Obtain the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
| Earn the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
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| Rularuu's Bane
| Rularuu's Bane
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| Talsorian Broadsword
| Vanguard Sword
| [[Broad Sword]]
| [[Broad Sword]], [[Dual Blades]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased
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| Thorn Blade
| Thorn Blade
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| Valkyrie Blade
| Valkyrie Blade
| [[Broad Sword]]
| [[Broad Sword]]
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| Purchase
| Purchase the [[Mac Special Edition]]
| [[Mac Special Edition]] or on the [[Paragon Market]]
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| Rularuu's Talon
| Rularuu's Talon
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| Talsorian Blade
| Vanguard Blade
| [[Claws]]
| [[Claws]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased
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| Red Cap Dagger
| Red Cap Dagger
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| Talsorian Blade
| Vanguard Blade
| [[Dual Blades]]
| [[Dual Blades]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
| Purchased
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| Vanguard Katana
| [[Dual Blades]], [[Katana]], [[Ninja Blade]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons|see below]]
|  
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| Maelstrom's Pistol
| [[Dual Pistols]], [[Thugs]]
| Multiple methods
| Obtain the [[Costume Piece: Maelstrom's Pistol|recipe]] for a pistol during a [[TPN Trial]] or purchase both pistols from [[Empyrean Michael]] for 10 [[Empyrean Merits]] after completing a TPN Trial.
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| Rikti Katana
| Rikti Katana
| [[Katana]], [[Ninja Blade]]
| [[Katana]], [[Ninja Blade]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| Obtain the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
| Earn the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
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| Rularuu's Fang  
| Rularuu's Fang  
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| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Rularuu Weapons|see below]]
| Multiple methods, [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Rularuu Weapons|see below]]
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|  
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| Talsorian Katana
| [[Katana]], [[Ninja Blade]]
| 100 Vanguard [[Vanguard Merit|Merits]]
| Purchased
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| Crey Laser Rifle
| Crey Laser Rifle
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| [[Robotics]]
| [[Robotics]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| Obtain the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]  
| Earn the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]  
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| Rikti Rifle
| Rikti Rifle
| [[Robotics]]
| [[Robotics]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| [[Watchman Badge]]
| Obtain the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
| Earn the following badges; [[Bomb Specialist Badge]], [[Chief Badge]], [[Sentry Badge]]
'''Note:''' This weapon is currently bugged, and is not being awarded properly.
'''Note:''' This weapon is currently bugged, and is not being awarded properly.
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| Excalibur
| [[Titan Weapons]]
| Multiple methods
| Obtain the [[Costume Piece: Excalibur|recipe]] during the [[Magisterium Trial]] or purchase it from [[Empyrean Michael]] for 10 [[Empyrean Merits]] after completing a Magisterium Trial.
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| Carnie Hammer
| Carnie Hammer
| [[War Mace]]
| [[War Mace]]
| [[Illusionist Badge]]
| [[Illusionist Badge]]
| Defeat 500 Illusionist Decoys summoned by the [[Carnival of Shadows|Carnival of Shadows']] Master Illusionists.
| Defeat 100 Illusionists, Phantasms, and Dark Servants summoned by the [[Carnival of Shadows|Carnival of Shadows']] Master Illusionists.  
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| "Rularuu Hammer"
| "Rularuu Hammer"
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# Complete [[Scirocco]]'s level 40-45 arc "The Hammer of the World" (Villains only)
# Complete [[Scirocco]]'s level 40-45 arc "The Hammer of the World" (Villains only)
# Complete [[Efficiency Expert Pither]]'s level 45-50 arc "Alone in the Darque" (Villains only)
# Complete [[Efficiency Expert Pither]]'s level 45-50 arc "Alone in the Darque" (Villains only)
Note: the various unlockable weapons and shields in this group contain eyeballs in their designs. These eyeballs are animated: they look around and occasionally blink.
=== Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons ===
There are three possible ways to unlock the Vanguard weapon models.
# Pay a certain number of [[Vanguard Merit]]s at a [[Vanguard Crafting Table]] to unlock it for that one character
# Participated in the second [[Loyalty Program]] from February 1st through April 18th, 2011, to unlock it for that whole account; this option is no longer available
# Pay a certain number of [[Paragon Points]] on the [[Paragon Market]], either individually or as a costume bundle, to unlock it for that whole account


=== Arachnos Widows ===
=== Arachnos Widows ===
[[Arachnos Widow]]s cannot customize their claws, even though the costume editor allows for drop-down options.
[[Arachnos Widow]]s cannot customize their claws, even though the costume editor allows for drop-down options.
== Historical ==
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* Except for the gun models, Vanguard unlockable weapons were formerly called '''Talsorian''' weapons. This was changed on [[Patch Notes/2009-11-12|November 12, 2009]].


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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* [[Weapon Customization]]
* [[Weapon Customization]]


[[Category:Customization]][[Category:Gameplay]]
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[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Historical]]

Latest revision as of 11:37, 26 August 2022

This article or section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

Note: The following system was phased out in Homecoming, as all unlockable weapons are now unlocked at character creation.


Overview

Unlockable Weapons are customizable weapons that you have to unlock in order to wield. After they are unlocked, you may choose them in your costume options at either Icon or a Facemaker. Currently, there are several ways to unlock the weapons, including but not limited to defeating a certain number of a specific enemy type, earning a badge, completing certain story arcs, purchase with Vanguard Merits, obtaining certain Recipe drops, or purchasing them from Empyrean Michael after completing certain Incarnate Trials.

Unlockable Weapons

Weapon Name Power Set Required Requirement
Rularuu's Gaze Archery, Trick Arrow, Ninjas Multiple methods, see below
Vanguard Bow Archery, Trick Arrow, Ninjas Multiple methods, see below
Council Assault Weapon Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Defeat 200 Council
Council SMG Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Defeat 200 Council
Nemesis Rifle Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Unveiler Badge Defeat 100 Fake Nemesis robots
Nemesis Rifle 2 Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Unveiler Badge Defeat 100 Fake Nemesis robots
Tommy Gun Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Untouchable Badge Defeat 100 Family Bosses
Vanguard 'Redding' Rifle Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Multiple methods, see below This purchase also unlocks the tintable Elite 'Redding' rifle.
Elite Vanguard 'Redding' Rifle Assault Rifle, Mercenaries Multiple methods, see below This purchase also unlocks the non-tintable 'Redding' rifle.
Rikti Axe Battle Axe Watchman Badge Earn the following badges; Bomb Specialist Badge, Chief Badge, Sentry Badge
Roman A Battle Axe Centurion Badge Defeat 100 Cimeroran Traitors
Roman B Battle Axe Centurion Badge Defeat 100 Cimeroran Traitors
Roman C Battle Axe Centurion Badge Defeat 100 Cimeroran Traitors
Rularuu's Wrath Battle Axe Multiple methods, see below
Vanguard Axe Battle Axe Multiple methods, see below
"Nictus Sword" Broad Sword Defeat Romulus Augustus five times.
Roman Gladiator Broad Sword Centurion Badge Defeat 100 Cimeroran Traitors
Roman Savage Broad Sword Centurion Badge Defeat 100 Cimeroran Traitors
Romulus Augustus Broad Sword Roman Badge Defeat Romulus Augustus in the final mission of the Imperious Task Force
Rikti Sword Broad Sword Watchman Badge Earn the following badges; Bomb Specialist Badge, Chief Badge, Sentry Badge
Rularuu's Bane Broad Sword Multiple methods, see below
Vanguard Sword Broad Sword, Dual Blades Multiple methods, see below
Thorn Blade Broad Sword Soul Binder Badge Defeat 100 Circle of Thorns Mages
Tsoo "Katana" Broad Sword Tracer Badge Defeat 100 Tsoo Sorcerers
Valkyrie Blade Broad Sword Purchase Mac Special Edition or on the Paragon Market
Rularuu's Talon Claws Multiple methods, see below
Vanguard Blade Claws Multiple methods, see below
Red Cap Dagger Dual Blades Cap Buster Badge Defeat 333 Red Caps
Rularuu's Fang Dual Blades Multiple methods, see below
Vanguard Blade Dual Blades Multiple methods, see below
Vanguard Katana Dual Blades, Katana, Ninja Blade Multiple methods, see below
Maelstrom's Pistol Dual Pistols, Thugs Multiple methods Obtain the recipe for a pistol during a TPN Trial or purchase both pistols from Empyrean Michael for 10 Empyrean Merits after completing a TPN Trial.
Rikti Katana Katana, Ninja Blade Watchman Badge Earn the following badges; Bomb Specialist Badge, Chief Badge, Sentry Badge
Rularuu's Fang Katana, Ninja Blade Multiple methods, see below
Crey Laser Rifle Robotics Infiltrator Badge Defeat 200 Paragon Protectors
Crey Pulse Blaster Robotics Infiltrator Badge Defeat 200 Paragon Protectors
Rikti Blaster Robotics Watchman Badge Earn the following badges; Bomb Specialist Badge, Chief Badge, Sentry Badge
Rikti Rifle Robotics Watchman Badge Earn the following badges; Bomb Specialist Badge, Chief Badge, Sentry Badge

Note: This weapon is currently bugged, and is not being awarded properly.

Excalibur Titan Weapons Multiple methods Obtain the recipe during the Magisterium Trial or purchase it from Empyrean Michael for 10 Empyrean Merits after completing a Magisterium Trial.
Carnie Hammer War Mace Illusionist Badge Defeat 100 Illusionists, Phantasms, and Dark Servants summoned by the Carnival of Shadows' Master Illusionists.
"Rularuu Hammer" War Mace Multiple methods, see below


Unlocking the Rularuu Weapons

There are five possible ways to unlock the Rularuu weapon models. Doing any one of the following will unlock the Rularuu weapons:

  1. Get the Visionary Badge for defeating 100 Overseer bosses (Heroes and Villains)
  2. Obtain the badge or souvenir from any Shadow Shard task force (Heroes only)
  3. Complete Technician Naylor's level 35-40 arc "Last Stand on Mole Point Bravo" (Villains only)
  4. Complete Scirocco's level 40-45 arc "The Hammer of the World" (Villains only)
  5. Complete Efficiency Expert Pither's level 45-50 arc "Alone in the Darque" (Villains only)

Note: the various unlockable weapons and shields in this group contain eyeballs in their designs. These eyeballs are animated: they look around and occasionally blink.

Unlocking the Vanguard Weapons

There are three possible ways to unlock the Vanguard weapon models.

  1. Pay a certain number of Vanguard Merits at a Vanguard Crafting Table to unlock it for that one character
  2. Participated in the second Loyalty Program from February 1st through April 18th, 2011, to unlock it for that whole account; this option is no longer available
  3. Pay a certain number of Paragon Points on the Paragon Market, either individually or as a costume bundle, to unlock it for that whole account

Arachnos Widows

Arachnos Widows cannot customize their claws, even though the costume editor allows for drop-down options.

Historical

This section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

  • Except for the gun models, Vanguard unlockable weapons were formerly called Talsorian weapons. This was changed on November 12, 2009.

See Also

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