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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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'''Ninja Blade''' one of the standard power sets. It is a primary power set for [[Stalker]]s and is derived from the [[Scrapper|Scrapper's]] [[Katana]] power set.


'''Ninja Blade''' is a [[Stalker]] primary power set in City Of Villains and it is derived from the [[Scrapper|Scrapper's]] [[Katana]] powerset in City Of Heroes.
"Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held."


Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapons, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held.
Possible [[Weapon Customization#Katanas|Ninja Blade Weapon Customizations]].
 
Possible [[Weapon Customization#Katanas|Katanas Weapon Customizations]].
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== Power Tables ==
== Power Tables ==
The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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== Powers ==
== Powers ==
The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.
=== [[File:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
=== [[File:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
 
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 Assasin's Blade when no hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate lethal damage on its own as a frontal attack. 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.


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


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=== [[File:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===
=== [[File:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===
You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.
You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.


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=== [[File:Katana_Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===
=== [[File:Katana_Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===
You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.
You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.


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=== [[File:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
=== [[File:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
 
You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.
You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.


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=== [[File:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
=== [[File:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
 
You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce their Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.
You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce his Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.


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=== [[File:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===
=== [[File:Katana_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 Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
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 Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.


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=== [[File:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===
=== [[File:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===
 
You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.
You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.


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Sometimes a tiny bump in your attack chain as they may land just out of melee range, but the damage is worth it.


=== [[File:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
=== [[File:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
 
You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.
You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than [[Ninja Blade#Gambler.27s Cut|Gambler's Cut]], but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.


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* This set was added to the game in [[Issue 6]].
* This set was added to the game with the original release of [[Stalker]]s in [[Issue 6]].


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
 
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet|Game=cov|Archetype=Stalker|Power=Ninja_Sword|Type=Melee}}
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[[Category:Stalker Primary]]
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Revision as of 05:01, 10 July 2012

Overview

Ninja Blade one of the standard power sets. It is a primary power set for Stalkers and is derived from the Scrapper's Katana power set.

"Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held."

Possible Ninja Blade Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

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

Power Level Effect
Sting of the Wasp 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Gambler's Cut 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Flashing Steel 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Assassin's Blade 6 Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
Build Up 8 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Divine Avalanche 18 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Soaring Dragon 26 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
Golden Dragonfly 32 Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown

Powers

Katana AssassinBlade.png Assassin's Blade

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 Assasin's Blade when no 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

Katana 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 stalker.png 8 (Stalker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

Katana Parry.png Divine Avalanche

You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche 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
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 18 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense

Katana Slice.png Flashing Steel

You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 2 (Stalker)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana Slash.png Gambler's Cut

You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Minor (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana HeadSplitter.png Golden Dragonfly

You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce their Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.

Damage Extreme (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 32 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Defense Debuff
Knockback
Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana 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 Blade. 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
Set Categories None

Katana Disembowel.png Soaring Dragon

You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 26 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All), Knockup
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Knockback
Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana Hack.png Sting of the Wasp

You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Melee Damage
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff

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 with the original release of Stalkers in Issue 6.

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