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Possible [[Weapon Customization#Claws|Claws Weapon Customizations]].
 
Possible [[Weapon Customization#Claws|Claws Weapon Customizations]].
 
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== Power Tables ==
 
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=== Brute ===
 
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The Claws power set is available as a primary set for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
 
The Claws power set is available as a primary set for [[Brute]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
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A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack. 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.
 
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack. 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.
  
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Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
 
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
  
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Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head. An Accuracy check is required to Taunt enemy players in [[PvP Zones|PvP]], but is not needed against critter targets.  
 
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head. An Accuracy check is required to Taunt enemy players in [[PvP Zones|PvP]], but is not needed against critter targets.  
  
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You perform a feint attack that deals moderate damage. After this attack hits, it gives you a large bonus to Accuracy and Damage for a brief time.  
 
You perform a feint attack that deals moderate damage. After this attack hits, it gives you a large bonus to Accuracy and Damage for a brief time.  
  
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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 Claw. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he or she will be able to attack you back.
 
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 Claw. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he or she will be able to attack you back.
  
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You spin around in a circle, attacking everyone within melee range with a Strike attack.
 
You spin around in a circle, attacking everyone within melee range with a Strike attack.
  
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Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt [[PvP|enemy players]], but is not needed against critter targets.  
 
Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt [[PvP|enemy players]], but is not needed against critter targets.  
  
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== Historical ==
 
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* This set has been in the game for [[Scrapper]]s since [[Issue 0]].
 
* This set has been in the game for [[Scrapper]]s since [[Issue 0]].
 
* This set was included with the original release of [[Stalker]]s in [[Issue 6]].
 
* This set was included with the original release of [[Stalker]]s in [[Issue 6]].
 
* This set was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 16]].
 
* This set was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 16]].
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Revision as of 18:20, 9 July 2012

Overview

Claws is one of the standard power sets. It is available as a primary set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers.

"Claws are bones or blades that extend from your hands and cause Lethal damage. The lightweight, natural feel of claws gives this power set a reduced Endurance cost and faster attack rate than other melee sets."

Possible Claws Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

Brute

The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Claws ClawsSwipe.png Swipe 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt
Claws ClawsStrike.png Strike 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt
Claws Slash.png Slash 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Taunt
Claws SpinningClawsAttack.png Spin 6 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt
Claws Feint.png Follow Up 8 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Self +DMG, +To-Hit, Foe Taunt
Claws TauntAoE.png Taunt 12 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range
Claws Focus.png Focus 18 Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, Taunt
Claws Evicerate.png Eviscerate (Brute) 26 Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Taunt
Claws Wave.png Shockwave 32 Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback, Taunt

Scrapper

The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Scrappers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Claws ClawsSwipe.png Swipe 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal)
Claws ClawsStrike.png Strike 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Claws Slash.png Slash 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Claws SpinningClawsAttack.png Spin 6 PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Claws Feint.png Follow Up 8 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Claws Taunt.png Confront 12 Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range
Claws Focus.png Focus 18 Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
Claws Evicerate.png Eviscerate (Scrapper) 26 Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), +Special
Claws Wave.png Shockwave 32 Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback

Stalker

The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Stalkers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Claws ClawsSwipe.png Swipe 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal)
Claws ClawsStrike.png Strike 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal)
Claws Slash.png Slash 2 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Claws AssassinClaw.png Assassin's Claw 6 Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
Claws BuildUp.png Build Up 8 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Claws Placate.png Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Claws Focus.png Focus 18 Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
Claws StalkerEviscerate.png Eviscerate (Stalker) 26 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), +Special
Claws Wave.png Shockwave 32 Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback


Powers

Claws AssassinClaw.png Assassin's Claw

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack. 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.

Damage Special (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 6 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage

Claws BuildUp.png Build Up

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

Recharge Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 8 (Stalker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs.png Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories IO To Hit Buff.png To Hit Buff

Claws Taunt.png Confront

Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head. An Accuracy check is required to Taunt enemy players in PvP, but is not needed against critter targets.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon scrapper.png 12 (Scrapper)
Effects Ranged
Foe Taunt, -Range
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt

Claws Evicerate.png Eviscerate (Brute)

You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 26 (Brute)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe -Defense
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt

Claws Evicerate.png Eviscerate (Scrapper)

You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Claw attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon scrapper.png 26 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee (Cone)
+Special
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage

Claws StalkerEviscerate.png Eviscerate (Stalker)

You spin and slash violently at the foe in front of you. This attack deals exceptional damage, and has a high chance of landing a critical hit even while not hidden.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 26 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
+Special
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage

Claws Focus.png Focus

Projects a burst of Focused power over a short distance. Focus deals high lethal damage and can possibly knock down your foe.

Damage High (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 18 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 18 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 18 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged
Foe Knockdown
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)

Claws Feint.png Follow Up

You perform a feint attack that deals moderate damage. After this attack hits, it gives you a large bonus to Accuracy and Damage for a brief time.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 8 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 8 (Scrapper)
Effects Melee
Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
TO Training ToHit Buffs.png Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)
IO To Hit Buff.png To Hit Buff

Claws Placate.png 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 Claw. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he or she will be able to attack you back.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 12 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged
Foe Placate
Self Stealth/Hide
Enhancements TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories None

Claws Wave.png Shockwave

Projects a Shockwave of focused power that can travel a short distance. Shockwave travels in a wide arc in front of you dealing moderate lethal damage and possibly knocking back foes.

For Stalkers, if this power is executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a critical hit for extra damage.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 32 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 32 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 32 (Stalker)
Effects Close (Cone)
Foe Knockback
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)

Claws Slash.png Slash

You perform a Slash with your claws, dealing a good amount of lethal damage, but with a longer recharge rate than Swipe or Strike. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 2 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 2 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 2 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

Claws SpinningClawsAttack.png Spin

You spin around in a circle, attacking everyone within melee range with a Strike attack.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 6 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 6 (Scrapper)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)

Claws ClawsStrike.png Strike

You perform a Strike with your claws. This is a basic attack that deals a moderate amount of lethal damage.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 1 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)

Claws ClawsSwipe.png Swipe

Two quick Swipes with your claws. Does minor lethal damage, but has a quick recharge rate.

Damage Minor (Lethal)
Recharge Very Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Archetypeicon scrapper.png 1 (Scrapper)
V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only)
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt (Brute only)

Claws TauntAoE.png Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull 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 needed against critter targets.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 12 (Brute)
Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE)
Foe Taunt, -Range
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories IO Taunt Duration.png Taunt

Historical

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External Links

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