Ice Melee

Overview

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

"Ice Melee allows the player to use Cold-based attacks, and even conjure up frozen melee weapons. Ice Melee powers are known for their ability to slow an opponent."

Power Tables

Brute

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

Power	Level	Effect
Frozen Fists	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Rech, -SPD, -Res(All)
Ice Sword	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Frost	2	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Cold), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Build Up	6	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Ice Patch	8	Location (PBAoE), Foe Knockdown
Taunt	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Greater Ice Sword	18	Melee, High DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Freezing Touch	22	Melee, High DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Frozen Aura	26	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Cold), Foe Sleep

Scrapper

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

Power	Level	Effect
Frozen Fists	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Ice Sword	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Frost	2	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Cold), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Build Up	6	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Ice Patch	8	Location (PBAoE), Foe Knockdown
Confront	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Greater Ice Sword	18	Melee, High DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Freezing Touch	22	Melee, High DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Frozen Aura	26	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Cold), Foe Sleep

Stalker

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

Power	Level	Effect
Frozen Fists	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Ice Sword	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Frost	2	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Cold), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Assassin's Ice Sword	6	Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
Placate	8	Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Build Up	12	Self +DMG, +To-Hit, +Special
Ice Patch	18	Location (PBAoE), Foe Knockdown
Freezing Touch	22	Melee, High DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Frozen Aura	26	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Cold), Foe Sleep

Tanker

The Ice Melee 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
Frozen Fists	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Cold/Smash), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Ice Sword	1	Melee, Light DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Frost	4	Close (Cone), Moderate DoT(Cold), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Taunt	10	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt
Build Up	16	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Ice Patch	20	Location (PBAoE), Foe Knockdown
Freezing Touch	24	Melee, High DoT(Cold), Foe Hold
Greater Ice Sword	28	Melee, High DMG(Cold/Lethal), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Frozen Aura	30	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Cold), Foe Sleep

Powers

Assassin's Ice Sword

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior lethal 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 lethal damage, as you impale 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 has a chance to critically hit equal to 33.3% times the number of stacks of Assassin's Focus. This power is needed for the Empower and Sweep combination attacks. Using Assassin's Strike when not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Editor's Note:

Although the power's description says it does Lethal damage, it actually does both Cold and Lethal damage.

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 Universal Damage

Build Up

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy.

Editor's Note:

Stalkers: Build Up lowers the temperature of your hands even further, making all your icy attacks do additional cold damage over time. It also greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 6 (Brute) 6 (Scrapper) 12 (Stalker) 16 (Tanker) Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit, +Special (Stalkers only) Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Confront

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 required against critter targets.

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

Freezing Touch

This Freezing Touch will encase a single foe in a block of ice. This will deal high damage over time, as well as freezing him in his tracks, leaving him cold and helpless.

Damage High Damage over Time(Cold) Tankers only: Superior Damage over Time(Cold) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 22 (Brute) 22 (Scrapper) 22 (Stalker) 24 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe Hold Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Holds Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Frost

You create a short cone of frost in front of you that can deal some damage and Slow a foe's speed, due to their uncontrollable shivering.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Cold) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 2 (Brute) 2 (Scrapper) 2 (Stalker) 4 (Tanker) Effects Close (Cone) Foe -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Slow Movement Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Frozen Aura

Your mastery of cold enables you to dramatically lower the temperature immediately around you. When you perform a Frozen Aura, nearby foes will be frozen within a fragile casing of ice and suffer a moderate amount of cold damage. These frozen foes will break free if attacked. Frozen Aura deals moderate damage.

Editor's Note:

Tankers only: The Sleep component of this power is Auto Hit against regular enemies, but a To Hit check is required against AVs and players, as well as to make secondary effects apply.

Damage Moderate(Cold) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 26 (Brute) 26 (Scrapper) 26 (Stalker) 30 (Tanker) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Sleep Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Sleep Duration Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Sleep Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Frozen Fists

Frozen Fists encrusts your hands in ice, giving them the ability to quickly inflict minor damage on villains. The foe's attack and movement speed is Slowed, due to the chills caused by the cold blows. This power can bruise an enemy, making them more vulnerable to damage (except Scrappers/Stalkers).

Damage Minor(Cold/Smashing) Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe -Recharge, -Speed, -Resistance(All) (Brutes only) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Slow Movement Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

Greater Ice Sword

Your mastery of Ice allows you to create an enhanced blade of solid ice that deals above average damage. Being hit by the Greater Ice Sword will Slow a villain's attack and movement speed, due to the intense chill.

Damage High(Cold/Lethal) Recharge Slow Tankers only: Moderate Minimum Level 18 (Brute) 18 (Scrapper) 28 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (except Scrapper) Set Categories Melee Damage Slow Movement Taunt (except Scrapper) Universal Damage

Ice Patch

You emanate a Patch of Ice around you. Foes that step onto the Ice Patch will slip and fall down. This effect lasts until the ice melts. You must be near the ground to activate this power.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Brute) 8 (Scrapper) 18 (Stalker) 20 (Tanker) Effects Location (Point Blank Area of Effect) Foe Knockdown Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories None

Ice Sword

You create a blade of solid ice that deals good damage. Being hit by this Ice Sword will Slow a target's movement and attack speed, due to the intense chill.

Damage Moderate(Cold/Lethal) Tnakers only: Light(Cold/Lethal) Recharge Moderate Tankers only: Fast Minimum Level 1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker) Effects Melee Foe -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute/Tanker only) Set Categories Melee Damage Slow Movement Taunt (Brute/Tanker only) Universal Damage

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 Slash. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.

Recharge Slow Minimum Level 8 (Stalker) Effects Ranged Foe Placate Self Stealth/Hide Enhancements Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Taunt Effectiveness Set Categories Taunt

Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pulling 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 required 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 Tankers since Issue 0.
• This set, along with Ice Armor, was briefly considered as a Brute Power Set in the City of Villains Beta. However, the -Recharge from the sets along with the +Defense of Ice Armor made them counteract Fury generation, so the sets were dropped.
• This set was proliferated to Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers in Issue 25.

External Links

• Ice Melee for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
• Ice Melee for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
• Ice Melee for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
• Ice Melee for Tankers at City of Data v2.0