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== Overview ==
 
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'''Devices''' is one of the standard power sets. It is a secondary power set for [[Blaster]]s.
  
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'''Devices''' are equipment you have constructed for use in combat. By using them strategically, you can gain a great tactical advantage. Traps, non-lethal munitions, and demolitions are available in this power set. It is a [[Blaster]] secondary power set.
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"Devices are equipment you have constructed for use in combat. By using them strategically, you can gain a great tactical advantage. Traps, non-lethal munitions, and demolitions are available in this power set."
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== Power Tables ==
 
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The Devices power set is available as a secondary set for [[Blaster]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
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The Devices powerset is available as a secondary set for [[Blaster]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
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== Powers ==
 
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The following are powers in the Devices powerset.
 
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=== [[File:Gadgets_Caltrops.png]] Caltrops ===
 
=== [[File:Gadgets_Caltrops.png]] Caltrops ===
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You toss a handful of Caltrops at a targeted location and spread the tiny metal spikes over a large area. Any villains that pass over the Caltrops will be forced to move at a slower rate. They will also take some trivial Lethal damage over time.
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You toss a handful of Caltrops at a targeted location and spread the tiny metal spikes over a large area. Any villains that pass over the Caltrops will be forced to move at a slower rate. They will also take some trivial Lethal damage over time.
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=== [[File:Gadgets_Cloak.png]] Cloaking Device ===
 
=== [[File:Gadgets_Cloak.png]] Cloaking Device ===
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The Cloaking Device allows you to use an LCD body coating to become partially invisible. While Cloaked you can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while Cloaked, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see but will retain some of your defense bonus to all attacks. Unlike some stealth powers, the Cloaking Device has no movement penalty. The Cloaking device will not work with any other form of Concealment power such as Shadow Fall or Steamy Mist.
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The Cloaking Device allows you to use a LCD body coating become partially invisible. While Cloaked you can only be seen at very close range. IF you attack while Cloaked, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see but will retain some of your defense bonus to all attacks. Unlike some stealth powers, the Cloaking Device has no movement penalty. The Cloaking device will not work with any other form of Concealment power such as Shadow Fall or Steamy Mist.
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=== [[File:Gadgets_Turret.png]] Gun Drone ===
 
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You can summon a Gun Drone. The Drone has an extremely fast firing rate and is equipped with a customized tracking system. Once locked on, the Drone will continue to unload a volley of lead into the target until it is destroyed. The Drone is armored, but can be destroyed.
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You can summon a Gun Drone. The Drone has an extremely fast firing rate and is equipped with a customized tracking system. Once locked on, the Drone will continue to unload a volley of lead into the target until it is destroyed. The Drone is armored, but can be destroyed.
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=== [[File:Gadgets_SmokeGrenade.png]] Smoke Grenade ===
 
=== [[File:Gadgets_SmokeGrenade.png]] Smoke Grenade ===
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The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit.
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The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better Perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to Accuracy.
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=== [[File:Gadgets_TargetingDrone.png]] Targeting Drone ===
 
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When this small device is activated, the small Targeting Drone hovers around your head and emits targeting laser sights. The lasers can dramatically improve your chance to hit and increase your perception, allowing you to better see stealthy foes. Targeting Drone also grants you resistance to powers that debuff your chance to hit. While in use, any sniper rifle shots you make will do additional damage. This is a toggle power and must be activated and deactivated manually. Like all toggle powers, the Targeting Drone costs endurance while active.
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When this small device is activated, the small Targeting Drone hovers around your head and emits targeting laser sights. The lasers can dramatically improve your chance to hit and increase your Perception, allowing you to better see stealthy foes. Targeting Drone also grants you resistance to powers that debuff your chance to hit. This is a toggle power and must be activated and deactivated manually. Like all toggle powers, the Targeting Drone uses Endurance while active.  Targeting Drone also adds a slight damage bonus when used in conjunction with [[Assault Rifle#Sniper Rifle|Sniper Rifle]].
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=== [[File:Gadgets_Taser.png]] Taser ===
 
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The Taser is a basically a stun-gun. This small device releases a high-voltage, low-amperage electrical charge that can Disorient most opponents with minimal damage. The Taser has a very short range.  
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=== [[File:Gadgets_Timebomb.png]] Time Bomb ===
 
=== [[File:Gadgets_Timebomb.png]] Time Bomb ===
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You can place a Time Bomb on the ground. The Time Bomb will detonate 15 seconds after being placed, resulting in a massive explosion that can devastate all nearby foes and send them flying. The Time Bomb is small, and almost impossible to detect. However, it is fragile and may be set off by an enemy's explosion. Even if destroyed, the Bomb will still detonate.
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You can place a Time Bomb on the ground. The Time Bomb will detonate 15 seconds after being placed, resulting in a massive explosion that can devastate all nearby foes and send them flying. The Time Bomb is small, and almost impossible to detect. However, it is fragile and may be set off by an enemy's explosion. Even if destroyed, the Time Bomb will detonate.
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=== [[File:Gadgets_Mine.png]] Trip Mine ===
 
=== [[File:Gadgets_Mine.png]] Trip Mine ===
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You can place a Trip Mine on the ground. Any villains that pass near the Trip Mine will cause it to explode, severely damaging all nearby foes and sending them flying. The Trip Mine is almost impossible to detect, but it is fragile and may be set off by an enemy's explosion. Even if destroyed, the Trip Mine will detonate.
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You can place a Trip Mine on the ground. Any villains that pass near the Trip Mine will cause it to explode, severely damaging all nearby foes and sending them flying. The Trip Mine is almost impossible to detect, but it is fragile and may be set off by an enemy's explosion. Even if destroyed, the Trip Mine will detonate.
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=== [[File:Gadgets_WebGrenade.png]] Web Grenade ===
 
=== [[File:Gadgets_WebGrenade.png]] Web Grenade ===
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Upon impact, the Web Grenade expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This non-lethal device deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed. The Web can bring down flying entities and halts jumping.
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Upon impact, the Web Grenade expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This non-lethal device deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is slowed. The web can bring down flying entities and halts jumping.
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== Historical ==
 
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* This set has been in the game for [[Blaster]]s since [[Issue 0]].
 
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Revision as of 04:30, 14 July 2012

Overview

Devices is one of the standard power sets. It is a secondary power set for Blasters.

"Devices are equipment you have constructed for use in combat. By using them strategically, you can gain a great tactical advantage. Traps, non-lethal munitions, and demolitions are available in this power set."

Power Tables

Blaster

The Devices power set is available as a secondary set for Blasters. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Gadgets WebGrenade.png Web Grenade 1 Ranged, Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly
Gadgets Caltrops.png Caltrops 2 Ranged (Location AoE), Minor DoT(Lethal), Foe -SPD
Gadgets Taser.png Taser 4 Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient
Gadgets TargetingDrone.png Targeting Drone 10 Toggle: Self +To-Hit, +Perception, +Res(DeBuff To-Hit)
Gadgets SmokeGrenade.png Smoke Grenade 16 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe -Perception, -To-Hit
Gadgets Cloak.png Cloaking Device 20 Toggle: Self Stealth, +DEF(All), +Special
Gadgets Mine.png Trip Mine 28 Place Mine: PBAoE, Superior DMG(Lethal/Fire)
Gadgets Timebomb.png Time Bomb 35 Place Bomb: PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Lethal/Fire)
Gadgets Turret.png Gun Drone 38 Build Drone: Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal)

Powers

Gadgets Caltrops.png Caltrops

You toss a handful of Caltrops at a targeted location and spread the tiny metal spikes over a large area. Any villains that pass over the Caltrops will be forced to move at a slower rate. They will also take some trivial Lethal damage over time.

Damage Minor Damage Over Time(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 2 (Blaster)
Effects Ranged (Location Area of Effect)
Foe -Speed
Enhancements TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Slow powers.png Enhance Slow
Set Categories IO Damage.png Targeted AoE Damage
IO Slow.png Slow Movement

Gadgets Cloak.png Cloaking Device

The Cloaking Device allows you to use an LCD body coating to become partially invisible. While Cloaked you can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while Cloaked, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see but will retain some of your defense bonus to all attacks. Unlike some stealth powers, the Cloaking Device has no movement penalty. The Cloaking device will not work with any other form of Concealment power such as Shadow Fall or Steamy Mist.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 20 (Blaster)
Effects Toggle
Self Stealth, +Defense(All), +Special
Enhancements TO Training Defense Buff.png Enhance Defense Buffs
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Defense Buff.png Defense

Gadgets Turret.png Gun Drone

You can summon a Gun Drone. The Drone has an extremely fast firing rate and is equipped with a customized tracking system. Once locked on, the Drone will continue to unload a volley of lead into the target until it is destroyed. The Drone is armored, but can be destroyed.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 38 (Blaster)
Effects Build Drone: Ranged
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 Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Recharge Intensive Pets.png Recharge Intensive Pets

Gadgets SmokeGrenade.png Smoke Grenade

The Smoke Grenade envelops all those in the affected area in a cloud of smoke. Most villains will not be able to see past normal melee range, although some may have better perception. If the villains are attacked, they will be alerted to your presence, but will suffer a penalty to their chance to hit.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 16 (Blaster)
Effects Ranged Target Area of Effect
Foe -Perception, -To-Hit
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit DeBuffs.png Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories IO To Hit DeBuff.png ToHit Debuff

Gadgets TargetingDrone.png Targeting Drone

When this small device is activated, the small Targeting Drone hovers around your head and emits targeting laser sights. The lasers can dramatically improve your chance to hit and increase your perception, allowing you to better see stealthy foes. Targeting Drone also grants you resistance to powers that debuff your chance to hit. While in use, any sniper rifle shots you make will do additional damage. This is a toggle power and must be activated and deactivated manually. Like all toggle powers, the Targeting Drone costs endurance while active.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 10 (Blaster)
Effects Toggle
Self +To-Hit, +Perception, +Resistance(Debuff 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

Gadgets Taser.png Taser

The Taser is a basically a stun-gun. This small device releases a high-voltage, low-amperage electrical charge that can Disorient most opponents with minimal damage. The Taser has a very short range.

Damage Minor (Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 4 (Blaster)
Effects Ranged
Foe Disorient
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 Disorient Duration.png Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories IO Ranged Damage.png Ranged Damage
IO Disorient Duration.png Stuns

Gadgets Timebomb.png Time Bomb

You can place a Time Bomb on the ground. The Time Bomb will detonate 15 seconds after being placed, resulting in a massive explosion that can devastate all nearby foes and send them flying. The Time Bomb is small, and almost impossible to detect. However, it is fragile and may be set off by an enemy's explosion. Even if destroyed, the Bomb will still detonate.

Damage Extreme (Lethal/Fire)
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 35 (Blaster)
Effects Place Bomb: 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 KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback

Gadgets Mine.png Trip Mine

You can place a Trip Mine on the ground. Any villains that pass near the Trip Mine will cause it to explode, severely damaging all nearby foes and sending them flying. The Trip Mine is almost impossible to detect, but it is fragile and may be set off by an enemy's explosion. Even if destroyed, the Trip Mine will detonate.

Damage Superior (Lethal/Fire)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 28 (Blaster)
Effects Place Mine: 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 KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback

Gadgets WebGrenade.png Web Grenade

Upon impact, the Web Grenade expels a strong, tenuous, and very sticky substance that can Immobilize most targets. This non-lethal device deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed. The Web can bring down flying entities and halts jumping.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon blaster.png 1 (Blaster)
Effects Ranged
Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Immobilization Duration.png Enhance Immobilization Duration
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Immobilization Duration.png Immobilize

Historical

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External Links

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