Archery
Overview
Archery is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.
"The ancient art of Archery allows you to use a bow and arrow to great effect. This power set has an inherent bonus to accuracy."
Possible Bows Weapon Customizations.
Power Table
Blaster / Corruptor / Defender
The Archery power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
Power | Level as Primary | Level as Secondary | Effect |
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1 | 1 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal) |
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1 | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal) (High DMG(Lethal) for Blasters) |
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2 | 4 | Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal) |
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6 | 10 | Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Fire) |
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8 | 16 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG |
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12 | 20 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback |
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18 | 24 | Sniper, Extreme DMG(Lethal) |
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22 | 28 | Ranged Disorient, Minor DMG(Smash) |
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26 | 30 | Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Lethal) |
Sentinel
The Archery power set is available as a primary set for Sentinels. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
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1 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Lethal) |
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1 | Ranged, High DMG(Lethal) |
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2 | Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal) |
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6 | Ranged, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
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8 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG, +Range |
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12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback |
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18 | Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), Minor DoT(Fire) |
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22 | Ranged, Very High DMG(Lethal) |
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26 | Ranged (Location AoE), Extreme DoT(Lethal) |
Powers
Aim
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage and range (Sentinels only).
Recharge | Long |
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Effects | Self +To-Hit, +Damage, (+Range for Sentinels) |
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Aimed Shot
Though it takes longer to execute, your Aimed Shot deals greater damage than Snap Shot.
Damage | High(Lethal) |
Corruptors/Defenders: Moderate(Lethal) | |
Recharge | Moderate |
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Effects | Ranged |
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Blazing Arrow
You fire a Blazing Arrow at your foe, dealing some Lethal damage and causing them to catch on fire and burn.
Damage | High(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged, Minor Damage over Time(Fire) |
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Explosive Arrow
You fire a grenade-tipped arrow at long range. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.
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Explosive Arrow's chance to Knockback is 50%.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal/Smashing) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) |
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Fistful of Arrows
You fire a Fistful of Arrows at foes in a cone in front of you. Good at close range.
Damage | Moderate(Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
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Effects | Ranged (Cone) |
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Perfect Shot
A perfectly aimed and fast shot that blasts your foes.
Damage | Very High(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged |
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Rain of Arrows
You unleash a Rain of Arrows on a targeted location, damaging foes within a large area.
Damage | Extreme Damage over Time(Lethal) |
Recharge | Long |
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Effects | Ranged (Location Area of Effect) |
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Ranged Shot
A long range shot that blasts your foes. Like most sniper attacks, this power has a bonus to Accuracy, but is best fired from a distance as it can be interrupted. If you are engaged in battle this attack becomes instant-cast. If you are not engaged, it will do bonus damage.
Damage | Extreme(Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Sniper |
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Snap Shot
A quick attack that fires an arrow at your foe after only minimal aiming. Fast, but little damage.
Damage | Minor(Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Corruptors: Very Fast | |
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Effects | Ranged |
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Stunning Shot
You fire a blunt, weighted arrow at your target's chest. The Stunning Shot has a good chance of stunning your foe. It also inflicts high damage for Sentinels.
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Despite what the in-game text says, Stunning Shot is a mag 3 Stun, not a chance to Stun. If it hits, it will stun up to Lieutenant-class enemies in PvE.
Damage | Minor(Smashing) |
Sentinels: High(Smashing) | |
Recharge | Slow |
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Effects | Ranged |
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Historical
- This set was added to the game for Blasters and Defenders in Issue 5.
- This set was proliferated to Corruptors in Issue 16.
- This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
External Links
- Archery for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
- Archery for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
- Archery for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
- Archery for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0