Psychic Blast
Overview
Psychic Blast is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.
"Blast enemies with an array of offensive, long-range Psionic powers. While few living beings can resist their effects, Creatures without minds, like machines and robots, are not affected as strongly."
Power Tables
Blaster
The Psychic Blast power set is available as a primary set for Blasters. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
---|---|---|
Psionic Dart | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Mental Blast | 1 | Ranged, High DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Telekinetic Blast | 2 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psi), Foe Knockback |
Psychic Focus | 6 | Self +To Hit, +DMG |
Will Domination | 8 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe Sleep |
Psionic Lance | 12 | Sniper, Superior DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Psionic Tornado | 18 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psi), Foe Knockback |
Scramble Thoughts | 22 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient |
Psychic Wail | 26 | PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient, -Rech |
Corruptor / Defender
The Psychic Blast power set is available as a primary set for 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Mental Blast | 1 | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Subdue | 1 | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe Immob |
Psionic Lance | 2 | 4 | Sniper, Superior DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Psychic Scream | 6 | 10 | Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Telekinetic Blast | 8 | 16 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psi), Foe Knockback |
Will Domination | 12 | 20 | Ranged, High DMG(Psi), Foe Sleep |
Psionic Tornado | 18 | 24 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psi), Foe Knockback |
Scramble Thoughts | 22 | 28 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient |
Psychic Wail | 26 | 30 | PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient, -Rech |
Sentinel
The Psychic Blast 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 |
---|---|---|
Mental Blast | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Telekinetic Blast | 1 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psi), Foe Knockback |
Psychic Scream | 2 | Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Will Domination | 6 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psi), Foe Sleep |
Psychic Focus | 8 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG, +Range |
Psionic Strike | 12 | Ranged, High DMG(Psi), Foe -Rech |
Psionic Tornado | 18 | Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psi), Foe Knockback |
Scramble Thoughts | 22 | Ranged, Minor DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient |
Psychic Wail | 26 | PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psi), Foe Disorient, -Rech |
Powers
Mental Blast
This basic attack does moderate (high for Blasters) Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.
Damage | Moderate(Psionic) |
Blasters only: High(Psionic) | |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Blaster) |
1 (Corruptor) | |
1 (Defender) | |
1 (Sentinel) | |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe -Recharge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Universal Damage |
Psionic Dart
This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.
Damage | Moderate(Psionic) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Blaster) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe -Recharge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Universal Damage |
Psionic Lance
This extremely long range Psionic attack has a bonus to Accuracy, and can Slow a target's attack rate. This is a sniper attack, and 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(Psionic) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 12 (Blaster) |
2 (Corruptor) | |
4 (Defender) | |
Effects | Sniper |
Foe -Recharge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Reduce Interrupt Time | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Sniper Attacks | |
Universal Damage |
Psionic Strike
This extremely accurate attack does moderate Psionic damage and can Slow a target's attack rate.
Damage | High(Psionic) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 12 (Sentinel) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe -Recharge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Universal Damage |
Psionic Tornado
Unleashes a whirlwind of Psionic energy on a target, tossing nearby foes into the air. The Psionic Tornado damages foes and Slows their attack speed.
Damage | Moderate Damage over Time(Psionic) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 18 (Blaster) |
18 (Corruptor) | |
24 (Defender) | |
18 (Sentinel) | |
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 |
Psychic Focus
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage and range (Sentinel only).
Recharge | Long |
Minimum Level | 6 (Blaster) |
8 (Sentinel) | |
Effects | Self +To-Hit, +Damage, +Range (Sentinel only) |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | To Hit Buff |
Psychic Scream
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.
Damage | Moderate(Psionic) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 6 (Corruptor) |
10 (Defender) | |
2 (Sentinel) | |
Effects | Ranged (Cone) |
Foe -Recharge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Ranged AoE Damage |
Universal Damage |
Psychic Wail
Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes which deals Extreme Psionic damage. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented.
Damage | Extreme(Psionic) |
Recharge | Very Long |
Minimum Level | 26 (Blaster) |
26 (Corruptor) | |
30 (Defender) | |
26 (Sentinel) | |
Effects | Point Blank Area of Effect |
Foe Disorient, -Recharge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Disorient Duration | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Stuns | |
Universal Damage |
Scramble Thoughts
Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving them dramatically Disoriented for a short duration. Deals a little Psionic Damage.
Damage | Minor(Psionic) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 22 (Blaster) |
22 (Corruptor) | |
28 (Defender) | |
22 (Sentinel) | |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Disorient | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Disorient Duration | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Stuns | |
Universal Damage |
Subdue
Subdue deals moderate Psionic damage and may leave the targeted foe Immobilized for a brief time. Immobilized foes cannot move but can still attack.
Damage | Moderate(Psionic) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 1 (Corruptor) |
1 (Defender) | |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Immobilize | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Immobilization Duration | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Immobilize | |
Universal Damage |
Telekinetic Blast
You can use Telekinesis to Blast a targeted foe with the power of your mind. This attack deals Smashing and Psionic damage, and can knock your opponent back.
Damage | Moderate(Smashing/Psionic) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 2 (Blaster) |
8 (Corruptor) | |
16 (Defender) | |
1 (Sentinel) | |
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 |
Will Domination
This powerful attack deals Psionic damage, and is so painful it usually renders its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.
Damage | High(Psionic) |
Blasters only: Moderate(Psionic) | |
Recharge | Slow |
Sentinels only: Fast | |
Minimum Level | 8 (Blaster) |
12 (Corruptor) | |
20 (Defender) | |
6 (Sentinel) | |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Sleep | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Sleep Duration | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Sleep | |
Universal Damage |
Historical
- This set has been in the game for Defenders since Issue 0.
- This set was proliferated to Blasters in Issue 12.
- This set was proliferated to Corruptors in Issue 21.
- This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
- The Blaster and Defender/Corruptor versions of this set were both reworked in Issue 27, Page 6 with a number of powers being replaced and the power order being made more similar to other Ranged sets.
External Links
- Psychic Blast for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
- Psychic Blast for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
- Psychic Blast for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
- Psychic Blast for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0