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Overview

Devices is a standard power set that is a secondary 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 Table

The Devices power set is available as a secondary set for Blasters. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

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

Powers

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	2 (Blaster)
Effects	Ranged (Location Area of Effect)
	Foe -Speed
Enhancements	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Slow
Set Categories	Targeted AoE Damage
	Slow Movement

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	20 (Blaster)
Effects	Toggle
	Self Stealth, +Defense(All), +Special
Enhancements	Enhance Defense Buffs
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Defense

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	38 (Blaster)
Effects	Build Drone: Ranged
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Recharge Intensive Pets

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	16 (Blaster)
Effects	Ranged Target Area of Effect
	Foe -Perception, -To-Hit
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance ToHit Debuff
Set Categories	ToHit Debuff

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	10 (Blaster)
Effects	Toggle
	Self +To-Hit, +Perception, +Resistance(Debuff To-Hit)
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories	To Hit Buff

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	4 (Blaster)
Effects	Ranged
	Foe Disorient
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories	Ranged Damage
	Stuns

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	35 (Blaster)
Effects	Place Bomb: Point Blank Area of Effect
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Knockback

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	28 (Blaster)
Effects	Place Mine: Point Blank Area of Effect
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Knockback

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	1 (Blaster)
Effects	Ranged
	Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Immobilization Duration
	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Immobilize

Historical

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

• This set has been in the game for Blasters since Issue 0.

External Links

• Devices for Blasters at Titan Network's RedTomax