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== Overview == | |||
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'''Mercenaries''' is a standard power set that is a primary set for [[Mastermind]]s. | |||
"Despite their reputations, Mercenaries are extremely loyal and dedicated soldiers. They are the best at what they do, and they always follow orders, exactly what a Mastermind needs. Mercenaries typically use conventional weapons and all Mercenaries have body armor that gives them resistance to smashing and lethal damage and their training makes them resistant to Confusion and Placate." | |||
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== Power Table == | == Power Table == | ||
The Mercenaries power set is available as a primary set for [[Mastermind]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available: | |||
{{Powers_LevelHeader}} | {{Powers_LevelHeader}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary AssaultRifleBurst.png|Power=Burst|Level=1|Effect=Ranged, Moderate | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary AssaultRifleBurst.png|Power=Burst|Level=1|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary DraftArmy.png|Power=Soldiers|Level=1|Effect=Summon Soldier}} | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary DraftArmy.png|Power=Soldiers|Level=1|Effect=Summon Soldier}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary AssaultRifleSlug.png|Power=Slug|Level=2|Effect=Ranged, High | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary AssaultRifleSlug.png|Power=Slug|Level=2|Effect=Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary EquipSoldier.png|Power=Equip | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary EquipSoldier.png|Power=Equip Mercenary|Level=6|Effect=Ranged, Equip Mercenary Henchman}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary AssaultRifleGrenade.png|Power=M30 Grenade|Level=8|Effect=Ranged(Targeted | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary AssaultRifleGrenade.png|Power=M30 Grenade|Level=8|Effect=Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png|Power=Spec Ops|Level=12|Effect=Summon Spec Ops}} | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png|Power=Spec Ops|Level=12|Effect=Summon Spec Ops}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary Serum.png|Power=Serum|Level=18|Effect=Buff Mercenary + | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary Serum.png|Power=Serum|Level=18|Effect=Buff Mercenary +DMG, +Res(All except Psionic), +To Hit, +Rec}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png|Power=Commando|Level= | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png|Power=Commando|Level=22|Effect=Summon Commando}} | ||
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary TacticalUpgrade.png|Power=Tactical Upgrade|Level= | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Paramilitary TacticalUpgrade.png|Power=Tactical Upgrade|Level=26|Effect=Ranged Upgrade Mercenary Henchman}} | ||
{{Powers_Footer}} | {{Powers_Footer}} | ||
==Powers== | == Powers == | ||
=== [[ | === [[File:Paramilitary AssaultRifleBurst.png]] Burst === | ||
Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. | Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. Damage is average, but the fire rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's defense. | ||
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{{ | Focus Fire: | ||
{{ | The target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds. | ||
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{{ | {{PowerBlock_Start}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate DoT(Lethal)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 1 (Mastermind)}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Ranged Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
=== [[File:Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png]] Commando === | |||
Enlists one highly trained Commando. The Commando is a seasoned professional who favors heavy assault weapons. He is simply a one man army that can leave a wake of destruction in his path. In addition to standard Soldier resistance, the Commando's experience also makes him resistant to Fear and his rugged advanced training makes him slightly resistant to Fire, Cold, and Toxic Damage. You may only have 1 Commando under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Commando, the power will fail. | |||
[[File:Mastermind Mercenaries Commando Fully Trained.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Commando]] | |||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Very Long}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 22 (Mastermind)}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Summon Commando}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Basic Powers|Text=[[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Brawl (Melee, Light DMG(Smash))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Burst|Burst]] (Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ShotgunSlug.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Slug|Slug]] (Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Equip Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ShotgunBuckShot.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Buckshot|Buckshot]] (Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Heavy Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARFullAuto.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Full Auto|Full Auto]] (Ranged (Cone), Extreme DoT(Lethal), +Special)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Upgrade Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Full Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARM30grenade.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#M30 Grenade|M30 Grenade]] (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARFlamethrower.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Flamethrower|Flamethrower]] (Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Fire))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:MunitionsMastery_LRMRocket.png|18px]] [[Munitions Mastery#LRM Rocket|LRM Rocket]] (Ranged (Sniper AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Pet Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Recharge Intensive Pets}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
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=== [[File:Paramilitary EquipSoldier.png]] Equip Mercenary === | |||
Equip your Mercenary Henchmen with more advanced munitions and weaponry. This power permanently bestows new weapons and abilities to all Mercenary Henchman. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the type of Mercenary Henchman. Your Mercenary Henchmen will also become more resistant to damage. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Equip your Mercenary Henchmen once with this power. | |||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 6 (Mastermind)}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged, Equip Mercenary Henchman}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Henchman +Res(Smash, Lethal, Confuse, Placate)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Soldiers:|Text= }} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=Military helmet}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Light Burst (Ranged, Heavy DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Burst (Ranged, High DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Medic:|Text= }} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=Military helmet}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Light Burst (Ranged, Heavy DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers removed:|Text=[[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Brawl (Melee, Light DMG(Smash))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Spec Ops:|Text= }} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=Military helmet, night vision goggles}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text= [[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Rifle Butt (Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] SCAR Full Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ShotgunBeanbag.png|18px]] Flash Bang (Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient, -ToHit, -Perception)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Commando:|Text= }} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=-}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text= [[File:AssaultWeapons_ShotgunBuckShot.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Buckshot|Buckshot]] (Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Heavy Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARFullAuto.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Full Auto|Full Auto]] (Ranged (Cone), Extreme DoT(Lethal), +Special)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage Resistance}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Resist Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
=== [[File:Paramilitary AssaultRifleGrenade.png]] M30 Grenade === | |||
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back. | |||
Focus Fire: | |||
The main target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds. | |||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 8 (Mastermind)}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged (Targeted AoE)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockback}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Targeted AoE Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
=== [[File:Paramilitary Serum.png]] Serum === | |||
You can use a special Serum to turn your Mercenaries into virtually Unstoppable killing machines for a short time. The Serum will increase their Damage, chance to hit, Endurance Recovery, and Damage Resistance to all damage except Psionics. They will also be virtually immune to controlling effects including Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, and Knockback. The effects will start to slowly fade away over 60 seconds. | |||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Very Long}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 18 (Mastermind)}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Buff Mercenaries: +DMG, +Res(All DMG but Psionic), +ToHit, +Recovery}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Endurance Modification}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Resistance}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance ToHit Buff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Resist Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Endurance Modification}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set To Hit Buff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
=== [[ | === [[File:Paramilitary AssaultRifleSlug.png]] Slug === | ||
Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but deals more damage, is longer range, and can knock down foes. | |||
Focus Fire: The target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds. | |||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Damage|High DMG(Lethal)}} | |||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 2 (Mastermind)}}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockback}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Ranged Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
=== [[ | === [[File:Paramilitary DraftArmy.png]] Soldiers === | ||
Calls forth one to three Mercenary Soldiers (depending on your level) to do your bidding. The third Soldier you gain will be a Medic. All soldiers use Sub Machine Guns, but these can be upgraded. You may only have 3 Soldiers under your control at any give time. If you attempt to call more Soldiers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail. | |||
[[File:Mastermind Mercenaries Soldier Fully Trained.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Soldier]] | |||
[[File:Mastermind Mercenaries Medic Fully Trained.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Medic]] | |||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 1 (Mastermind)}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Summon Soldier}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=''Soldier''|Text=''Level 1 and 6 pets are '''Soldiers'''''}} | |||
== | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Basic Powers|Text=[[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Quick Burst (Ranged, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Equip Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Light Burst (Ranged, Heavy DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Burst (Ranged, High DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Upgrade Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Heavy Burst (Ranged, Superior DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Full Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
= | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARFullAuto.png|18px]] Assault Rifle Auto Fire (Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=''Medic''|Text=''Level 18 pet is a '''Medic'''''}} | |||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Basic Powers|Text=[[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Quick Burst (Ranged, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Medicine_Aid.png|18px]] Med Kit (Close, Ally Heal)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Equip Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Light Burst (Ranged, Heavy DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Upgrade Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARM30grenade.png|18px]] Frag Grenade (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Medicine_Stimulant.png|18px]] Stimulant (Close, Ally +Res(Effects))}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Heal}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Pet Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Recharge Intensive Pets}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Healing}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
{{clr}} | |||
=== [[File:Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png]] Spec Ops === | |||
You can enlist one to two highly skilled Spec Ops Mercenaries (depending on your level). Spec Ops weapons are highly accurate and long ranged, and they are adept in many different tactical weapons. Like all Henchmen, Spec Ops can be eqipped with even deadlier munitions. You may only have 2 Spec Ops under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Spec Ops, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail. | |||
== | [[File:Mastermind Mercenaries Spec Ops Fully Trained.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Spec Ops]] | ||
{{PowerBlock_Start}} | |||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 12 (Mastermind)}}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Effects|Summon Spec Ops}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Basic Powers|Text=[[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Brawl Melee, Light DMG(Smash)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] SCAR Burst (Ranged, Light DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] SCAR Heavy Burst (Ranged, Heavy DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Traps_TargetedImmoblize.png|18px]] [[Traps#Web Grenade|Web Grenade]] (Ranged, High DMG(Smash), Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly, -SPD, -Jump)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Equip Powers|Text=[[File:Inherent_Brawl.png|18px]] Rifle Butt (Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] SCAR Full Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ShotgunBeanbag.png|18px]] Flash Bang (Ranged (Targeted AoE), High DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient, -ToHit, -Perception)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Upgrade Powers|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] SCAR Snipe (Ranged (Sniper), Extreme DMG(Lethal))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Traps_DroppedAoEDebuffDamage.png|18px]] Tear Gas (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe Hold, -DMG)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Invisibility_Stealth.png|18px]] Stealth (Auto: Self Stealth, +DEF(All but Psionic))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Hold}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Immobilization}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Disorient}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance ToHit Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Pet Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Recharge Intensive Pets}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Holds}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Immobilize}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Stuns}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set ToHit Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate ToHit Debuff}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Universal Damage}}}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_End}} | |||
{{clr}} | |||
=== [[ | === [[File:Paramilitary TacticalUpgrade.png]] Tactical Upgrade === | ||
Permanently Upgrade the most advanced tactical weapons and gear to all of your Mercenary Henchman. The Tactically Upgraded Mercenaries will gain powers, weapons and munitions. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the type of Mercenary Henchman that is Upgraded. Your Mercenary Henchmen will also become more evasive towards Ranged and AoE attacks. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Upgrade your Mercenary Henchmen once with this power. | |||
=== [[ | {{PowerBlock_Start}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Medium}} | |||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V archetypeicon mastermind.png|18px]] 26 (Mastermind)}}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged, Upgrade Mercenary Henchman}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|Henchman +DEF(Ranged, AoE)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Soldiers:|Text= }} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=Tactical Belt, new Assault Rifle}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Heavy Burst (Ranged, Superior DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{ | {{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] Full Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | ||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARFullAuto.png|18px]] Assault Rifle Auto Fire (Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Medic:|Text= }} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=Tactical Belt}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARM30grenade.png|18px]] Frag Grenade (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Medicine_Stimulant.png|18px]] Stimulant (Close, Ally +Res(Effects))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Spec Ops:|Text= }} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Visual Change:|Text=Grenade Harness}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other2|Header=Powers added:|Text=[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARBurst.png|18px]] SCAR Snipe (Ranged (Sniper), Extreme DMG(Lethal))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Traps_DroppedAoEDebuffDamage.png|18px]] Tear Gas (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Minor DoT(Toxic), Foe Hold, -DMG)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Invisibility_Stealth.png|18px]] Stealth (Auto: Self Stealth, +DEF(All but Psionic))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Other|Header=Commando:|Text= }} | |||
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARM30grenade.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#M30 Grenade|M30 Grenade]] (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:AssaultWeapons_ARFlamethrower.png|18px]] [[Assault Rifle#Flamethrower|Flamethrower]] (Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Fire))}} | |||
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:MunitionsMastery_LRMRocket.png|18px]] [[Munitions Mastery#LRM Rocket|LRM Rocket]] (Ranged (Sniper AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback)}} | |||
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== Historical == | |||
{{Historical|type=section|reason=change}} | |||
* This set was added to the game with the original release of [[Mastermind]]s in [[Issue 6]]. | |||
* This set was reworked in [[Issue 27 Page 5|Issue 27, Page 5]]. | |||
== External Links == | |||
*{{CoDPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Mastermind|Type=Summon}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Power Sets]] | ||
[[Category:Mastermind Primary]] |
Latest revision as of 20:42, 24 July 2023
Overview
Mercenaries is a standard power set that is a primary set for Masterminds.
"Despite their reputations, Mercenaries are extremely loyal and dedicated soldiers. They are the best at what they do, and they always follow orders, exactly what a Mastermind needs. Mercenaries typically use conventional weapons and all Mercenaries have body armor that gives them resistance to smashing and lethal damage and their training makes them resistant to Confusion and Placate."
Power Table
The Mercenaries power set is available as a primary set for Masterminds. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
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1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF |
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1 | Summon Soldier |
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2 | Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
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6 | Ranged, Equip Mercenary Henchman |
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8 | Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback |
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12 | Summon Spec Ops |
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18 | Buff Mercenary +DMG, +Res(All except Psionic), +To Hit, +Rec |
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22 | Summon Commando |
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26 | Ranged Upgrade Mercenary Henchman |
Powers
Burst
Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. Damage is average, but the fire rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's defense.
Focus Fire: The target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds.
Damage | Moderate DoT(Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
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Effects | Ranged |
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Commando
Enlists one highly trained Commando. The Commando is a seasoned professional who favors heavy assault weapons. He is simply a one man army that can leave a wake of destruction in his path. In addition to standard Soldier resistance, the Commando's experience also makes him resistant to Fear and his rugged advanced training makes him slightly resistant to Fire, Cold, and Toxic Damage. You may only have 1 Commando under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Commando, the power will fail.
Recharge | Very Long |
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Effects | Summon Commando |
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Equip Mercenary
Equip your Mercenary Henchmen with more advanced munitions and weaponry. This power permanently bestows new weapons and abilities to all Mercenary Henchman. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the type of Mercenary Henchman. Your Mercenary Henchmen will also become more resistant to damage. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Equip your Mercenary Henchmen once with this power.
Recharge | Fast |
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Effects | Ranged, Equip Mercenary Henchman |
Henchman +Res(Smash, Lethal, Confuse, Placate) | |
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Visual Change: | Military helmet |
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Medic: | |
Visual Change: | Military helmet |
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Visual Change: | Military helmet, night vision goggles |
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M30 Grenade
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.
Focus Fire: The main target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds.
Damage | Moderate DMG(Fire/Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged (Targeted AoE) |
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Serum
You can use a special Serum to turn your Mercenaries into virtually Unstoppable killing machines for a short time. The Serum will increase their Damage, chance to hit, Endurance Recovery, and Damage Resistance to all damage except Psionics. They will also be virtually immune to controlling effects including Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, and Knockback. The effects will start to slowly fade away over 60 seconds.
Recharge | Very Long |
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Effects | Buff Mercenaries: +DMG, +Res(All DMG but Psionic), +ToHit, +Recovery |
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Slug
Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but deals more damage, is longer range, and can knock down foes.
Focus Fire: The target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds.
Damage | High DMG(Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
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Effects | Ranged |
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Soldiers
Calls forth one to three Mercenary Soldiers (depending on your level) to do your bidding. The third Soldier you gain will be a Medic. All soldiers use Sub Machine Guns, but these can be upgraded. You may only have 3 Soldiers under your control at any give time. If you attempt to call more Soldiers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.
Recharge | Fast |
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Effects | Summon Soldier |
Soldier | Level 1 and 6 pets are Soldiers |
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Medic | Level 18 pet is a Medic |
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Spec Ops
You can enlist one to two highly skilled Spec Ops Mercenaries (depending on your level). Spec Ops weapons are highly accurate and long ranged, and they are adept in many different tactical weapons. Like all Henchmen, Spec Ops can be eqipped with even deadlier munitions. You may only have 2 Spec Ops under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Spec Ops, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.
Recharge | Moderate |
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Effects | Summon Spec Ops |
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Tactical Upgrade
Permanently Upgrade the most advanced tactical weapons and gear to all of your Mercenary Henchman. The Tactically Upgraded Mercenaries will gain powers, weapons and munitions. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the type of Mercenary Henchman that is Upgraded. Your Mercenary Henchmen will also become more evasive towards Ranged and AoE attacks. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Upgrade your Mercenary Henchmen once with this power.
Recharge | Medium |
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Effects | Ranged, Upgrade Mercenary Henchman |
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Visual Change: | Tactical Belt, new Assault Rifle |
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Medic: | |
Visual Change: | Tactical Belt |
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Visual Change: | Grenade Harness |
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Visual Change: | Tactical Belt |
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Historical
- This set was added to the game with the original release of Masterminds in Issue 6.
- This set was reworked in Issue 27, Page 5.