Martial Arts

This article is about the Martial Arts power set. For the Martial Arts booster pack, see Super Booster IV: Martial Arts.

Overview

Martial Arts is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers, and a secondary set for Tankers.

"A compilation of various fighting techniques from around the world, Martial Arts makes you a master in the art of hand to hand combat. Martial Artists tend to be very accurate with their strikes."

Power Tables

Brute

The Martial Arts power set is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Thunder Kick	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, -Res(All)
Storm Kick	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), +DEF(Melee, Ranged, AoE)
Cobra Strike	2	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
Focus Chi	6	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Crane Kick	8	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Warrior's Provocation	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Crippling Axe Kick	18	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF
Dragon's Tail	22	PBAoE Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Eagle's Claw	26	Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +DMG(All)

Scrapper

The Martial Arts power set is available as a primary set for Scrappers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Thunder Kick	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient
Storm Kick	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash)
Cobra Strike	2	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
Focus Chi	6	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Crane Kick	8	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Warrior's Challenge	12	Ranged, Foe Taunt
Crippling Axe Kick	18	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF
Dragon's Tail	22	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Eagle's Claw	26	Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +Special

Stalker

The Martial Arts power set is available as a primary set for Stalkers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Thunder Kick	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient
Storm Kick	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash)
Crippling Axe Kick	2	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF
Assassin's Blow	6	Melee, Special DMG(Smash)
Focus Chi	8	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Placate	12	Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Cobra Strike	18	Melee, Medium DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
Crane Kick	22	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Eagle's Claw	26	Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +Special

Tanker

The Martial Arts power set is available as a secondary set for Tankers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Thunder Kick	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, -Res(All)
Storm Kick	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Self +DEF(Melee, Ranged, AoE)
Cobra Strike	4	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient
Warrior's Provocation	10	Ranged(Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Crane Kick	16	Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Dragon's Tail	20	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback
Focus Chi	24	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Crippling Axe Kick	28	Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF
Eagle's Claw	30	Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +DMG(All)

Powers

Assassin's Blow

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior smashing damage on its own as a frontal attack and cannot be interrupted. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage, as you waylay your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power and are hidden. Using this power while not hidden as a chance to critically hit equal to 33.3% time the number of stacks of Assassin's Focus. Using Assassin's Blow when not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage Special(Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Stalker) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage Universal Damage

Cobra Strike

Using intense martial arts focus, you can perform a Cobra Strike that deals high damage (medium damage for Stalkers), but has a great chance of Disorienting your target.

Damage High(Smashing) Stalker only: Medium(Smashing) Recharge Medium Minimum Level 2 (Brute) 2 (Scrapper) 18 (Stalker) 4 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Stuns Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Crane Kick

You can perform a slow, high smashing damage kick that will likely knock your target back.

Damage High(Smashing) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 8 (Brute) 8 (Scrapper) 22 (Stalker) 16 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Knockback Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Crippling Axe Kick

You can perform a Crippling Axe Kick that deals moderate smashing damage, reduces the target's defense, may immobilize, and Slowing their run speed. Crippling Axe Kick may also knock some flying entities out of the sky.

Damage Superior(Smashing) Stalker only: Moderate(Smashing) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 18 (Brute) 18 (Scrapper) 2 (Stalker) 28 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe Immobilize, -Speed, -Fly, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Defense Debuff Immobilize Slow Movement (except Brute) Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Dragon's Tail

This low spinning kick deals slightly more damage than Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits may trip and knock down your opponents.

Damage Moderate(Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 22 (Brute) 22 (Scrapper) 20 (Tanker) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Knockback Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Eagle's Claw

You can perform a devastating kick that can severely Disorient most opponents. After using Eagle's Claw your damage will be increased for a brief moment allowing the next attack or two to cause additional damage.

Editor's Note:

Stalkers: You can perform a devastating smashing damage kick that can severely Disorient most opponents. Eagle's Claw has an exceptionally good critical hit capability. In addition to the normal Critical from attacking while Hidden, there is also a small chance you may land a Critical hit even if you are not Hidden.

Damage Superior(Smashing) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 26 (Brute) 26 (Scrapper) 26 (Stalker) 30 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe Minor Disorient Self +Damage(All) (except Stalkers), +Special (Stalkers only) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Stuns Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Focus Chi

Tapping into your inner Chi 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 6 (Brute) 6 (Scrapper) 8 (Stalker) 24 (Tanker) Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Placate

Allows 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 Assassin's Blow. 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 Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Set Categories Taunt

Storm Kick

You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick boosts Brute & Tanker defense against melee, ranged and area of effect damage slightly for a short period of time after hitting their foe. This bonus defense doesn't stack with itself and is unenhanceable.

Damage Moderate(Smashing) Recharge Medium Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Melee Self +Defense(Melee, Ranged, Area of Effect) (Brute/Tanker only) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Thunder Kick

You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can disorient your target. This power can bruise an enemy, making them more vulnerable to damage (except Scrappers).

Damage Minor(Smashing) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe Minor Disorient, -Resistance (Brute/Tanker only) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Stuns Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Warrior's Challenge

Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds themselves in over their head. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 12 (Scrapper) Effects Ranged Foe Taunt Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Set Categories Taunt

Warrior's Provocation

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

Editor's Note:

Tanker: Taunts a foe, and some nearby foes, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who find themselves in over their head. Taunted foes tend to ignore other Heroes and focus on you for quite a while, so use this power cautiously. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.

Recharge Fast Tanker only: Slow Minimum Level 12 (Brute) 10 (Tanker) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Taunt Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Set Categories Taunt

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 Scrappers since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Stalkers in Issue 6.
• In Issue 18, several powers in this set were buffed (Cobra Strike, Eagle's Claw, and Crippling Axe Kick).
• This set was proliferated to Tankers in Issue 21.
• This set was proliferated to Brutes in Issue 25.

External Links

• Martial Arts for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Martial Arts for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
• Martial Arts for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
• Martial Arts for Tankers at City of Data v2.0