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The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.
The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.


=== [[Image:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
=== [[Image:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
 
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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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Special}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 6 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Special Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}
 
=== [[Image:Katana_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===


You perform a standard attack you your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy.
than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can
reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate,
Recharge: Fast


'''Damage:'''        Moderate
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
'''Recharge:'''      Fast
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
'''Minimum Level:'''  1
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 8 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, + Accuracy}}
'''Effects:'''        Melee
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
                Moderate DMG (Lethal)
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
                Foe -Def
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance ToHit Buffs}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
=== [[Image:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===


=== [[Image:Katana_WhirlingSword.png]] Flashing Steel ===
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 swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor}}
him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage. Damage: Moderate,
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 18 (Stalker)}}
Recharge: Moderate
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Minor Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self +Defense (Melee, Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense Buffs}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


'''Damage:'''        Moderate
=== [[Image:Katana_Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===
'''Recharge:'''      Moderate
'''Minimum Level:'''  2
'''Effects:'''        Melee(Cone)
        Moderate DMG(Lethal)           
        Foe -Def


=== [[Image:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
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.


A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate lethal damage on its
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own as a frontal attack. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden,
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate}}
this attack will do tremendous damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe.
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 2 (Stalker)}}
this power. Damage: Special, Recharge: Slow
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Moderate Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense DeBuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


'''Damage:'''        Special (Around Moderate + Moderate * 6)
=== [[Image:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
'''Recharge:'''      Slow
'''Minimum Level:'''  6
'''Effects:'''                Melee
        Special DMG (Lethal)


=== [[Image:Katana_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
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.


Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy. Recharge: Long
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge| Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 1 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Minor Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense DeBuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


'''Recharge:'''      Long
=== [[Image:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
'''Minimum Level:'''  8
 
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.
'''Effects:'''        Self +DMG, +ACC
'''Enhancements:'''  Reduce Endurance Cost
                Enhance Recharge Speed
                Enhance ToHit Buffs
     
=== [[Image:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===


Allows you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful
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Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme}}
bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a Critical Hit or an Assasins Blade.
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 32 (Stalker)}}}
Recharge: Long
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Extreme Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense DeBuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


'''Recharge:'''      Long
=== [[Image:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===
'''Minimum Level:'''  12
'''Effects:'''        Ranged
                Foe Placate
                Self Stealth/Hide
'''Enhancements:'''  Enhance Range
                Enhance Recharge Speed


=== [[Image:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===
Allow 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 Assassins Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.


If you didn't take Gambler's Cut, this will make a decent Brawl replacement at higher levels for filling the gaps in attack chains. Each swing grants a temporary, short-term bonus to Defense, [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=4496308&page=4&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#4496308 making it much easier to avoid damage].
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 12 (Stalker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Placate}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self Stealth/Hide}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Enhance Range}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===
=== [[Image:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===


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


'''Recharge:'''      Moderate
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
'''Minimum Level:'''  26
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
'''Effects:'''        Melee
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 26 (Stalker)}}
        Superior DMG (Lethal)
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
        Foe Knockup
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Superior Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockup}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense DeBuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


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


=== [[Image:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
=== [[Image:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
 
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.


According to the description, a cone melee with relatively long range. Being Hidden doesn't guarantee a critical; instead, this always has a chance to deal a Critical Hit, Hidden or not.  
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 1 (Stalker)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Moderate Damage (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|Reduce Endurance Cost}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Recharge Speed}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Defense DeBuff}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Damage}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Enhance Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


== External Links ==
== External Links ==

Revision as of 14:12, 5 September 2006

Overview

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Ninja Blade is a Stalker primary power set in City Of Villains and it is derived from the Scrapper's Katana powerset in City Of Heroes.

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.

Power Tables

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

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

Powers

The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.

Katana AssassinBlade.png Assassin's Blade

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.

Damage Special
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 6 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Special Damage (Lethal)
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy

Katana BuildUp.png Build Up

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 8 (Stalker)
Effects Self +Damage, + Accuracy
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance ToHit Buffs

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
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 18 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Minor Damage (Lethal)
Self +Defense (Melee, Lethal)
Enhancements Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost

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
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 2 (Stalker)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Moderate Damage (Lethal)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Defense DeBuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy

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 him easier to hit.

Damage Minor
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Minor Damage (Lethal)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Defense DeBuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy

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 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.

Damage Extreme
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 32 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Extreme Damage (Lethal)
Foe Knockback
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Knockback
Enhance Defense DeBuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy

Katana Placate.png Placate

Allow 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 Assassins 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
Enhance Recharge Speed

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 him easier to hit.

Damage Superior
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 26 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Superior Damage (Lethal)
Foe Knockup
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Knockback
Enhance Defense DeBuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy

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

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 him easier to hit.

Damage Moderate
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Moderate Damage (Lethal)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Defense DeBuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy

External Links

Ninja Blade for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0

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