Thorny Assault
Overview
Thorny Assault is a standard power set that is a secondary set for Dominators.
"Thorns protrude from your body and can deal damage in melee or at range. Thorns are hollow and inject toxin that deals additional Toxic damage and can weaken your enemy's Defense. Very few foes have resistance to thorn toxins."
Power Table
The Thorny Assault power set is available as a secondary set for Dominators. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
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1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -DEF(All) |
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2 | Melee, High DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -DEF(All) |
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4 | Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -DEF(All) |
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10 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe Immob, -DEF(All), -SPD, -Jump, -Fly |
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16 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
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20 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -DEF(All) |
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28 | Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Lethal), Foe -SPD |
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35 | Melee (Cone), High DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown, -SPD |
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38 | Close, High DMG(Lethal), DoT(Toxic), Foe -DEF(All) |
Powers
Build Up
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage.
Recharge | Long |
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Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
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Fling Thorns
You can throw dozens of Thorns in a wide cone in front of you, impaling foes caught within the area. These Thorns deals moderate damage, and poisons any targets it hits. Thorn poison deals additional Toxic damage and can reduce your foes' Defense.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged (Cone) |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), -Defense(All) | |
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Impale
You can throw a small cluster of large Thorns at a targeted foe. These Thorns carry a large amount of the toxin. In addition to dealing Toxic damage, a successful attack can slow a target, preventing Running, Jumping or Flying. Most foes will likely be completely Immobilized, unable to run.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
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Effects | Ranged |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), Immobilize, -Defense(All), -Speed, -Jump, -Fly | |
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Ripper
You can unleash a spectacular slashing maneuver that attacks all foes in a wide arc directly in front of you. Ripper deals massive damage and poisons multiple targets. It can even knock foes down. Thorn poison deals additional Toxic damage and can reduce your foes defense.
Damage | High(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | ![]() |
Effects | Melee (Cone) |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), -Defense(All), Knockback, -Speed | |
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Skewer
You lunge forward with this melee attack and Skewer your foe with the large Thorn on your arm. Deals high damage and poisons your foe. Poison from the Thorns deals additional Toxic damage and can reduce your foes Defense.
Damage | High(Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | ![]() |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), -Defense(All) | |
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Thorn Barrage
A devastating attack, Thorn Barrage unleashes your Thorns at high velocity causing severe damage at range. The impact of this attack can knock most foes on their back. Thorn poison deals additional Toxic damage and can reduce your foes Defense.
Damage | High(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Close |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), -Defense(All) | |
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Thorn Burst
You can explode dozens of Thorns in all directions around you. These Thorns only travel a short distance, but they can deal moderate damage and poison any target close to you. Toxic damage from the thorns can reduce the Defense of affected foes.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Point Blank Area of Effect |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), -Defense(All) | |
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Thorntrops
You fling dozens of Thorns into the ground at a targeted location. The small Thorns pepper the ground over a large area. Any enemy that pass over the Thorntrops will be forced to move at a slower rate. They will also take some trivial Lethal damage over time.
Damage | Minor Damage over Time(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged (Location Area of Effect) |
Foe -Speed | |
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Thorny Darts
Hurls small Thorny Darts at your foes. Thorny Darts deal moderate damage. Poison from the Darts deals additional Toxic damage and can reduce your foes Defense.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
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Effects | Ranged |
Foe Damage over Time(Toxic), -Defense(All) | |
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Historical
- This set was added to the game with the original release of Dominators in Issue 6.