Ninja Blade
Overview
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.
Possible Katanas 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
The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.
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 (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 6 (Stalker) |
Effects | Melee |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
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 | 8 (Stalker) |
Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | To Hit Buff |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 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 |
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 (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 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 |
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 | 12 (Stalker) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Placate | |
Self Stealth/Hide | |
Enhancements | Enhance Range |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | None |
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 (Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 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 |
Sometimes a tiny bump in your attack chain as they may land just out of melee range, but the damage is worth it.
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 (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 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 set was added to the game in Issue 6.
External Links
Ninja Blade for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0