Umbral Blast

Overview

Umbral Blast is the primary power set for Warshades.

"Masters of the void, Warshades can manipulate dark energy, gravity and matter to blast and dominate their foes. The gravimetric nature of most Umbral Blast powers often slows the targets attack and movement speed."

Power Table

The Umbral Blast power set is the primary set for Warshades. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Shadow Bolt	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Neg), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Ebon Eye	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -Rech, -SPD
Gravimetric Snare	2	Ranged, Moderate DoT(Neg/Smash), Foe Immob, -Rech, -SPD
Dark Nova	4	Toggle: Shapeshift, Special
Shadow Blast	6	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe Knockback, -Rech, -SPD
Starless Step	8	Ranged (Location), Self Teleport, +To-Hit
Sunless Mire	10	PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -Rech, -SPD; Self +DMG, +To Hit
Dark Detonation	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe Knockback, -Rech, -SPD
Gravity Well	16	Melee, Superior DMG(Neg), Foe Hold, -Rech, -SPD
Essence Drain	18	Melee, Moderate DMG(Neg), Foe -Rech, -SPD; Self +HP
Gravitic Emanation	20	Ranged (Cone), Minor DMG(Neg), Foe Disorient, Knockback, -Rech, -SPD
Unchain Essence	22	Ranged (Targeted AoE Special), Superior DMG(Neg), Foe Disorient, Knockback, -Rech, -SPD
Dark Extraction	24	Summon Essence: Ranged Moderate DMG(Neg)
Quasar	26	PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Neg), Foe -Rech, -SPD, Knockback

Powers

Dark Detonation

You hurl a blast of Dark Matter that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target. All affected targets have their attack rate and movement speed slowed. Some foes may be knocked down.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Warshade) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Slow Movement Universal Damage

Dark Extraction

Defeated foes are ripe for the picking. A Warshade can extract the essence from a defeated villain and infuse it with Nictus energy. The extracted energy is an echo of the target’s life force, and although it is not sentient, the infused Nictus energy does give it a rudimentary spark of life. Eventually, the extracted entity will fade away into nothingness.

Damage Moderate DMG(Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 24 (Warshade) Effects Summon Essence: Ranged Extracted Essence Fly (Self Fly) Shadow Bolt (Ranged, Minor DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD) Shadow Blast (Ranged, High DMG(Negative), Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -SPD) Gravitic Emanation (Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD) Self Destruct (Self Kill after 200 seconds) Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Pet Damage Recharge Intensive Pets Universal Damage

Dark Nova

Kheldians are master of energy and matter. A Warshade can transform into a flying energy beast known as a Dark Nova. When you choose this power, you will have access to 4 very powerful ranged attacks that can only be used while in this form. You will not be able to use any other powers while in Dark Nova form. Dark Nova can fly, has increased chance to hit and improved Endurance Recovery but has no defense.

Editor's Note:

The 4 powers in Nova form must each be enhanced separately from the form itself. They appear under the Pool Powers section, under Inherent.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 4 (Warshade) Effects Toggle: Shapeshift, Special Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Endurance Modification Enhance Flight Speed Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories Flight Endurance Modification To Hit Buff Universal Travel

Dark Nova Blast

A much more powerful, yet slower version of Dark Nova Bolt. Dark Nova Blast sends focused negative Nictus energy at a foe. This attack can knock down foes and will leave the targets' attack and movement speed slowed. This power is only available while in Dark Nova Form.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 4 (Warshade) with Dark Nova Effects Ranged Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage Knockback Slow Movement Universal Damage

Dark Nova Bolt

A very quick, but low damage attack that lowers your target's attack and movement speed. This power is only available while in Dark Nova Form.

Damage Minor(Negative) Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 6 (Warshade) with Dark Nova Effects Ranged Foe -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage Slow Movement Universal Damage

Dark Nova Emanation

Sends bolts of Nictus dark energy to multiple targets at once within a cone area in front of the caster. Deals moderate negative energy damage to each affected foe and reduces their attack rate and movement speed. This power is only available while in Dark Nova Form.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 4 (Warshade) with Dark Nova Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe -Recharge, -Speed, Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Slow Movement Universal Damage

Dark Nova Detonation

You hurl a blast of Dark Matter that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target. All affected targets' attack and movement speed are slowed. Some foes may be knocked down. This power is only available while in Dark Nova Form.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 4 (Warshade) with Dark Nova Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Slow Movement Universal Damage

Ebon Eye

You can emit a beam of dark energy from your eyes, dealing moderate Negative Energy damage. Ebon Eye can also slow your target's attack rate and movement speed.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Warshade) Effects Ranged Foe -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage Slow Movement Universal Damage

Essence Drain

You tap the primal forces of your Nictus power to create an Essence Draining conduit between a foe and yourself. This will transfer Hit Points from your enemy to you. Foes drained in this manner have their attack rate and movement speed reduced.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Warshade) Effects Melee Foe -Recharge, -Speed Self +MaxHealth Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Heal Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Melee Damage Healing/Absorb Accurate Healing Slow Movement Universal Damage

Gravimetric Snare

You can hurl Gravimetric fibers to Snare your foe. Gravimetric Snare can Immobilize a single target and crush them. The target's attack rate and movement speed are also slowed, even if they resists the Immobilization effect.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time (Negative/Smash) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 2 (Warshade) Effects Ranged Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage Immobilize Slow Movement Universal Damage

Gravitic Emanation

Gravitic Emanation sends bolts of dark Nictus energy to multiple targets within a cone area in front of the caster. Gravitic Emanation deals only minor Negative Energy damage to each affected foe, but knocks them back, leaving them Disoriented and with reduced attack rate and movement speed.

Damage Minor(Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 20 (Warshade) Effects Ranged (Cone) Foe Disorient, Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Slow Movement Stuns Universal Damage

Gravity Well

Mastery over the forces of gravity and dark matter allows you to capture a single foe and crush them in a Gravity Well. The target is Held helpless, while he is crushed by the massive gravimetric forces. The target’s attack rate and movement speed are also slowed, even if they resist the Hold effect.

Damage Superior Damage over Time (Negative) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 16 (Warshade) Effects Melee Foe Hold, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Hold Duration Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Melee Damage Holds Slow Movement Universal Damage

Quasar

You can explode in a tremendous blast of Negative Energy, sending nearby foes flying. The Quasar deals massive damage to all nearby foes. Affected foes will be knocked down and their attack rate and movement speed will be slowed.

Damage Extreme(Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 26 (Warshade) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe -Recharge, -Speed, Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Knockback Slow Movement Universal Damage

Shadow Blast

A much more powerful, yet slower version of Shadow Bolt. Shadow Blast sends focused negative Nictus energy at a foe. This attack can knock down foes and will leave the target's attack rate and movement speed slowed.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Moderate Minimum Level 6 (Warshade) Effects Ranged Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage Knockback Slow Movement Universal Damage

Shadow Bolt

A very quick, but low damage attack that can lower your target's attack rate and movement speed.

Damage Minor(Negative) Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Warshade) Effects Ranged Foe -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Set Categories Ranged Damage Slow Movement Universal Damage

Starless Step

You can Teleport moderate distances extremely quickly. These quick teleports surprise foes, giving your next attack a small ToHit advantage. This power can be used up to 3 times in a row before it starts recharging. Note that Starless Step is unaffected by Range changes.

Recharge Fast Minimum Level 8 (Warshade) Effects Ranged Self Teleport, +ToHit Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories Teleport To Hit Buff Universal Travel

Sunless Mire

Sunless Mire can drain the essence of all nearby foes, thus increasing your own strength. Each affected foe will lose some Hit Points and add to your Damage and chance to hit.

Damage Moderate(Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 10 (Warshade) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe -Recharge, -Speed Self +Damage, +To Hit Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Slow Movement To Hit Buff Universal Damage

Unchain Essence

The Warshade can release the energy of a defeated foe and cause a massive Negative Energy explosion that can devastate any remaining foes. This power can only be activated by targeting a defeated foe.

Damage Superior(Negative) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 22 (Warshade) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect Special) Foe Disorient, Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Slow Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback Slow Movement Stuns Universal Damage

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set was added to the game with the original release of Warshades in Issue 3.
• Initially, Auto Powers (like those from Fitness) did not function in Dark Nova form. This was changed in Issue 19.

External Links

• Umbral Blast for Warshades at City of Data v2.0