Mercenaries

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Overview

Mercenaries is a standard power set that is a primary set for Masterminds.

"Despite their reputations, Mercenaries are extremely loyal and dedicated soldiers. They are the best at what they do, and they always follow orders, exactly what a Mastermind needs. Mercenaries typically use conventional weapons and all Mercenaries have body armor that gives them resistance to smashing and lethal damage and their training makes them resistant to Confusion and Placate."

Power Table

The Mercenaries power set is available as a primary set for Masterminds. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power Level Effect
Burst 1 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF
Soldiers 1 Summon Soldier
Slug 2 Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback
Equip Mercenary 6 Ranged, Equip Mercenary Henchman
M30 Grenade 8 Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback
Spec Ops 12 Summon Spec Ops
Serum 18 Buff Mercenary +DMG, +Res(All except Psionic), +To Hit, +Rec
Commando 22 Summon Commando
Tactical Upgrade 26 Ranged Upgrade Mercenary Henchman

Powers

Paramilitary AssaultRifleBurst.png Burst

Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. Damage is average, but the fire rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's defense.

Focus Fire: The target struck by this attack will take 3.33% increased damage from any Mercenary Henchmen regardless of their owners for 30 seconds. This does effect does not stack from the same power or from multiple Masterminds.

Damage Moderate DoT(Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 1 (Mastermind)
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
Universal Damage

Paramilitary SuperSoldier.png Commando

Enlists one highly trained Commando. The Commando is a seasoned professional who favors heavy assault weapons. He is simply a one man army that can leave a wake of destruction in his path. In addition to standard Soldier resistance, the Commando's experience also makes him resistant to Fear and his rugged advanced training makes him slightly resistant to Fire, Cold, and Toxic Damage. You may only have 1 Commando under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Commando, the power will fail.

Commando
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 22 (Mastermind)
Effects Summon Commando
Basic Powers Inherent Brawl.png Brawl (Melee, Light DMG(Smash))
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Burst (Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF)
AssaultWeapons ShotgunSlug.png Slug (Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback)
Equip Powers AssaultWeapons ShotgunBuckShot.png Buckshot (Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Heavy Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)
AssaultWeapons ARFullAuto.png Full Auto (Ranged (Cone), Extreme DoT(Lethal), +Special)
Upgrade Powers AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Full Burst (Ranged, Extreme DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF)
AssaultWeapons ARM30grenade.png M30 Grenade (Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback)
AssaultWeapons ARFlamethrower.png Flamethrower (Ranged (Cone), Superior DoT(Fire))
MunitionsMastery LRMRocket.png LRM Rocket (Ranged (Sniper AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Set Categories Pet Damage
Recharge Intensive Pets
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Knockback
Universal Damage


Paramilitary EquipSoldier.png Equip Mercenary

Equip your Mercenary Henchmen with more advanced munitions and weaponry. This power permanently bestows new weapons and abilities to all Mercenary Henchman. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the type of Mercenary Henchman. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Equip your Mercenary Henchmen once with this power.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 6 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged
Equip Mercenary Henchman
Soldiers:  
Visual Change: Military helmet
Powers added: AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Advanced SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Heavy Burst (Lethal)
Medic:  
Visual Change: Military helmet
Powers added: AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Spec Ops:  
Visual Change: Military helmet, night vision goggles
Powers added: Inherent Brawl.png Rifle Butt (Moderate Damage, Disorient)
AssaultWeapons ShotgunBeanbag.png Flash Bang (Disorient -Acc)
Commando:  
Visual Change: -
Powers added: AssaultWeapons ShotgunBuckShot.png Buckshot (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
AssaultWeapons ARFullAuto.png Full Auto (Superior DoT)
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Damage Resistance
Set Categories Resist Damage

Paramilitary AssaultRifleGrenade.png M30 Grenade

Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Damage Moderate(Lethal/Smashing)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 8 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage
Knockback
Universal Damage

Paramilitary Serum.png Serum

You can use a special Serum to turn your Mercenaries into virtually Unstoppable killing machines for a short time. The Serum will increase their Damage, chance to hit, Endurance Recovery, and Damage Resistance to all damage except Psionics. They will also be virtually immune to controlling effects including Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, and Knockback. The effects will start to slowly fade away over 60 seconds.

Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 18 (Mastermind)
Effects Buff Mercenaries +Damage, +Resistance (All except Psionic)
Enhancements Enhance Endurance Modification
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Damage Resistance
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories Resist Damage
Endurance Modification
To Hit Buff

Paramilitary AssaultRifleSlug.png Slug

Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but deals more damage, is longer range, and can knock down foes.

Damage High(Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 2 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged
Foe Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Knockback
Universal Damage

Paramilitary DraftArmy.png Soldiers

Calls forth one to three Mercenary Soldiers (depending on your level) to do your bidding. The third Soldier you gain will be a Medic. All soldiers use Sub Machine Guns, but these can be upgraded. You may only have 3 Soldiers under your control at any give time. If you attempt to call more Soldiers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.

Soldier
Medic
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 1 (Mastermind)
Effects Summon Soldier
Soldier Level 1 and 6 pets are Soldiers
Basic Powers Inherent Brawl.png Brawl (Smashing)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Advanced SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
Equip Powers AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Advanced SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Heavy Burst (Lethal)
Upgrade Powers AssaultWeapons ARFullAuto.png Auto Fire (Extreme DoT)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Burst (Lethal)
Medic Level 18 pet is a Medic
Basic Powers Inherent Brawl.png Brawl (Smashing)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
Medicine Aid.png MedKit (Heal)
Equip Powers AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Upgrade Powers Medicine Stimulant.png Stimulant (Resist Effects)
AssaultWeapons ARM30grenade.png Frag Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Set Categories Pet Damage
Recharge Intensive Pets
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Healing/Absorb
Knockback
Universal Damage


Paramilitary EnlistSpecialForces.png Spec Ops

You can enlist one to two highly skilled Spec Ops Mercenaries (depending on your level). Spec Ops weapons are highly accurate and long ranged, and they are adept in many different tactical weapons. Like all Henchmen, Spec Ops can be eqipped with even deadlier munitions. You may only have 2 Spec Ops under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Spec Ops, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.

Spec Ops
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 12 (Mastermind)
Effects Summon Spec Ops
Basic Powers Inherent Brawl.png Brawl (Smashing)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png SCAR Burst (Moderate DoT)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png SCAR Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Traps TargetedImmoblize.png Web Grenade (Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly)
Equip Powers Inherent Brawl.png Rifle Butt (Moderate Damage, Disorient)
AssaultWeapons ShotgunBeanbag.png Flash Bang (Disorient -Acc)
Upgrade Powers AssaultWeapons SniperRifle.png SCAR Snipe (?Heavy Damage)
Traps DroppedAoEDebuffDamage.png Tear Gas (Hold/Immob? -Damage)
Invisibility Stealth.png Stealth (Stealth +Defense)
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Hold Duration
Enhance Immobilization Duration
Enhance Disorient Duration
Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories Pet Damage
Recharge Intensive Pets
Defense Debuff
Accurate Defense Debuff
Holds
Immobilize
Stuns
ToHit Debuff
Accurate ToHit Debuff
Universal Damage


Paramilitary TacticalUpgrade.png Tactical Upgrade

Permanently Upgrade the most advanced tactical weapons and gear to all of your Mercenary Henchman. The Tactically Upgraded Mercenaries will gain powers, weapons, and munitions. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the target Mercenary Henchman that is Upgraded. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Upgrade your Mercenary Henchmen once with this power.

Recharge Medium
Minimum Level V archetypeicon mastermind.png 26 (Mastermind)
Effects Ranged, Upgrade Mercenary Henchman
Soldiers:  
Visual Change: Tactical Belt, new Assault Rifle
Powers added: AssaultWeapons ARFullAuto.png Auto Fire (Extreme DoT)
AssaultWeapons ARBurst.png Burst (Lethal)
Medic:  
Visual Change: Tactical Belt
Powers added: Medicine Stimulant.png Stimulant (Resist Effects)
AssaultWeapons ARM30grenade.png Frag Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Spec Ops:  
Visual Change: Grenade Harness
Powers added: AssaultWeapons SniperRifle.png SCAR Snipe (?Heavy Damage)
Traps DroppedAoEDebuffDamage.png Tear Gas (Hold/Immob? -Damage)
Invisibility Stealth.png Stealth (Stealth +Defense)
Commando:  
Visual Change: Tactical Belt
Powers added: AssaultWeapons ARM30grenade.png M30 Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
AssaultWeapons ARFlamethrower.png Flamethrower (Extreme DoT)
MunitionsMastery LRMRocket.png LRM Rocket Launcher (Superior Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements Enhance Defense Buffs
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Defense

Historical

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