Assault Rifle

Overview

Assault Rifle is a primary power set for Blasters and Corruptors and a secondary power set for Defenders.

The Assault Rifle is a state-of-the-art piece of hardware. It is equipped to handle an impressive arsenal of munitions and firing modes. The Assault Rifle is also equipped with the latest in targeting technology, and is a very accurate weapon.

Possible Assault Rifle Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

The Assault Rifle power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors and as a secondary power set for Defenders. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
Burst	1	1	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Slug	1	2	Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
Buckshot	2	4	Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
M30 Grenade	6	10	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback
Beanbag	8	16	Ranged, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
Sniper Rifle	12	20	Sniper, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
Flamethrower	18	28	Ranged (Cone), Extreme DoT(Fire)
Ignite	26	35	Ranged (Location AoE), Moderate DoT(Fire)
Full Auto	32	38	Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Lethal), +Special

Powers

The following are powers in the Assault Rifle power set.

Beanbag

Fires a single non-lethal Beanbag that can seriously Disorient a target. Deals little damage and takes a long time to reload, but renders most targets unable to attack for a good while.

Damage Minor (Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Blaster) 8 (Corruptor) 16 (Defender) Effects Ranged Foe Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged Damage Stuns

Buckshot

Good at close range. Fires a cone of Buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.

Damage Moderate (Lethal) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 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

Burst

Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at long range. Damage is average, but the firing rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's Defense.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Lethal) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) Effects Ranged Foe -Defense 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

Flamethrower

Spews forth a cone of flames from underneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle, setting foes on fire. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.

Damage Extreme Damage over Time(Fire) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) Effects Ranged (Cone) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage

Full Auto

Opens up your Assault Rifle on Full Auto to lay down a massive spray of bullets at your target. Although very slow to reload, damage from this attack is massive, shredding all targets within the narrow cone of effect. There's a chance you may land a lucky shot for extra damage.

Damage Superior Damage over Time(Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 32 (Blaster) 32 (Corruptor) 38 (Defender) Effects Ranged (Cone) +Special Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage

Ignite

Sprays a targeted location with accelerant from your flamethrower, igniting the location. Any foes that pass through the flames will be burned. Great for blocking doorways and small passages.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Fire) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 35 (Defender) Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage

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.

Damage Moderate (Lethal/Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Blaster) 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback

Slug

Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but it deals more damage, has longer range, and can knock down foes.

Damage High Damage(Lethal) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 2 (Defender) Effects Ranged Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Knockback

Sniper Rifle

The Sniper Rifle is a powerful piece of hardware. It is very accurate and has a very long range. The impressive round can knock down its target. Like most sniper attacks, you must take your time to aim, as this attack can be interrupted.

The Sniper Rifle power does additional minor damage when the Targetting Drone from the Devices secondary set is active.

Damage Extreme (Lethal) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Blaster) 12 (Corruptor) 20 (Defender) Effects Sniper Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Interrupt Time Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Sniper Attacks Knockback

Historical

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

• This set has been in the game for Blasters since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
• This set was proliferated to Defenders in Issue 16.

External Links

• Assault Rifle for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
• Assault Rifle for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
• Assault Rifle for Defenders at City of Data v2.0