Arachnos Soldier (Power Set)

This article is about the power set. For the Epic Archetype, see Arachnos Soldier.

Overview

Arachnos Soldier is the initial primary power set for Arachnos Soldiers.

"Characters with Arachnos Soldier training begin their careers as Wolf Spiders. Wolf Spider characters have a strong mix of Melee and Ranged attacks and strong protective powers available via their power armor. Beginning at Level 24, the player has to choose whether he will progress down the "Crab Spider" or "Bane Spider" path. Crab Spiders gain access to the "backpack" and the powerful claw/cone attacks it provides, while the Bane Spider track provides stealth and a stronger focus on melee."

Possible Arachnos Assault Rifle Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

The Arachnos Soldier power set is the initial primary set for Arachnos Soldiers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Single Shot	1	Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Pummel	1	Melee, Minor Damage (Smashing), Foe: Disorient
Burst	2	Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Wide Area Web Grenade	6	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe: Immobilize -Recharge -Fly
Heavy Burst	8	Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Bayonet	12	Melee, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal/Smashing)
Venom Grenade	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Resistance
Frag Grenade	18	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate Damage (Lethal/Smashing), Foe Knockback

Powers

Bayonet

Your weapon includes a bayonet attachment which you can use to stab at your enemies for lethal damage as well as causing them to bleed over time. NOTE: This power will deal critical damage if used after a successful Placate or while the user is hidden with the Bane Spider Cloaking Device.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal/Smashing) Recharge Medium Minimum Level 8 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage

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 2 (Arachnos Soldier) 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

Frag Grenade

Launches an M30 Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your rifle. The explosion from this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back. Note: If you take this power, you cannot take the Crab Spider version.

Damage Moderate Damage (Lethal/Smashing) Recharge Long Minimum Level 18 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe: Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback

Heavy Burst

Fires a Heavy Burst of rounds at foes in a long cone in front of the user. Can also reduce the targets' defense.

Damage High Damage over Time (Lethal) Recharge Medium Minimum Level 8 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe: -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff

Pummel

You can smash your opponents in close combat with the butt of your sub-machine gun to deal minor smashing damage. Pummel has a high chance to disorient your foe for a brief time. NOTE: This power will deal critical damage if used after a successful Placate or while the user is hidden with the Bane Spider Cloaking Device.

Damage Minor Damage (Smashing) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Melee Foe: Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Melee Damage Stuns

Single Shot

A quick single shot from the Arachnos Sub machinegun. Extremely accurate.

Damage Minor Damage (Lethal) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Arachnos Soldier) 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

Venom Grenade

This poisonous grenade causes toxic damage over time and weakens the resistance of all foes within the area of effect. NOTE: If you take this power, you cannot also take the Crab Spider version.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time (Toxic) Recharge Long Minimum Level 1 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe: -Resistance Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage

Wide Area Web Grenade

Launches a Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault rifle. It explodes into a field of sticky webs which slow and can immobilize all foes within its radius.

Recharge Medium Minimum Level 6 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe: Immobilize -Recharge -Fly Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Immobilize

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 Arachnos Soldiers in Issue 12.

External Links

• Arachnos Soldier (Power Set) for Arachnos Soldiers at City of Data v2.0