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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Most {{PAGENAME}} powers have long ranges, and few living beings can resist their effects. Creatures without minds, like machines and robots, are all but immune. It is a [[Defender]] secondary power set, and as of [[Issue 12]] a [[Blaster]] primary power set.
{{Power Set Icon|Freem}}
'''Psychic Blast''' is a standard power set that is a primary set for [[Blaster]]s and [[Corruptor]]s, and a secondary set for [[Defender]]s.
 
"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."
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== Power Tables ==
== Power Tables ==
=== Blaster ===
=== Blaster ===
The Psychic Blast powerset is available as a primary set for [[Blaster]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Psychic Blast power set is available as a primary set for [[Blaster]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:


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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_WillDomination.png|Power=Will Domination|Level=8|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_WillDomination.png|Power=Will Domination|Level=8|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png|Power=Psionic Lance|Level=12|Effect=Sniper, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png|Power=Psionic Lance|Level=12|Effect=Sniper, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicTornado.png|Power=Psionic Tornado|Level=18|Effect=Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psionic), Foe Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicTornado.png|Power=Psionic Tornado|Level=18|Effect=Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psionic), Foe Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png|Power=Scramble Thoughts|Level=26|Effect=Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png|Power=Scramble Thoughts|Level=26|Effect=Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsychicWail.png|Power=Psychic Wail|Level=32|Effect=PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, Self -Recovery|Border=0}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsychicWail.png|Power=Psychic Wail|Level=32|Effect=PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, Self -Recovery|Border=0}}
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=== Defender ===
=== Corruptor/Defender ===
 
The Psychic Blast power set is available as a primary set for [[Corruptor]]s and as a secondary set for [[Defender]]s. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
The Psychic Blast powerset is available as a secondary set for [[Defender]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_MentalBlast.png|Power=Mental Blast|Level=1|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_MentalBlast.png|Power=Mental Blast|PriLevel=1|SecLevel=1|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_Subdue.png|Power=Subdue|Level=2|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Immobilize|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_Subdue.png|Power=Subdue|PriLevel=1|SecLevel=2|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Immobilize|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png|Power=Psionic Lance|Level=4|Effect=Sniper, Superior DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png|Power=Psionic Lance|PriLevel=2|SecLevel=4|Effect=Sniper, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsychicScream.png|Power=Psychic Scream|Level=10|Effect=Ranged(Cone), Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsychicScream.png|Power=Psychic Scream|PriLevel=6|SecLevel=10|Effect=Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_TelekineticBlast.png|Power=Telekinetic Blast|Level=16|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_TelekineticBlast.png|Power=Telekinetic Blast|PriLevel=8|SecLevel=16|Effect=Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_WillDomination.png|Power=Will Domination|Level=20|Effect=Ranged, High DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_WillDomination.png|Power=Will Domination|PriLevel=12|SecLevel=20|Effect=Ranged, High DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicTornado.png|Power=Psionic Tornado|Level=28|Effect=Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psionic), Foe Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsionicTornado.png|Power=Psionic Tornado|PriLevel=18|SecLevel=28|Effect=Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psionic), Foe Knockback|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png|Power=Scramble Thoughts|Level=35|Effect=Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient|Border=1}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png|Power=Scramble Thoughts|PriLevel=26|SecLevel=35|Effect=Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsychicWail.png|Power=Psychic Wail|Level=38|Effect=PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, Self -Recovery|Border=0}}
{{Powers_SplitLevelRow|Icon=PsychicBlast_PsychicWail.png|Power=Psychic Wail|PriLevel=32|SecLevel=38|Effect=PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, Self -Recovery|Border=0}}
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== Powers ==
== Powers ==
The following are powers in the Psychic Blast powerset.
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_MentalBlast.png]] Mental Blast ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_MentalBlast.png]] Mental Blast ===
 
This basic attack does high Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.
This basic attack does moderate Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Blaster: High, Defender: Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Blaster: High; Corruptor,Defender: Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 1 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 1 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 1 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 1 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 1 (Defender)}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png]] Psionic Lance ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_MentalDart.png]] 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.


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.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Blaster: Extreme, Defender: Superior (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 12 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 1 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 4 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Sniper}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Recharge}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Recharge}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Interrupt Time}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Ranged Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Ranged Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Sniper Attacks}}}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_MentalDart.png]] Psionic Dart ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png]] 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.
This basic attack does minor Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.
 
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Blaster: Moderate, Defender: Minor Damage(Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 1 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 1 (Corruptor)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 4 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 12 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Sniper}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Recharge}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Recharge}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Interrupt Time}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Ranged Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Ranged Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Sniper Attacks}}}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsionicTornado.png]] Psionic Tornado ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsionicTornado.png]] 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.
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.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 18 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 18 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 18 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 28 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 28 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged(Targeted Area of Effect)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_Aim.png]] Psychic Focus ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_Aim.png]] Psychic Focus ===
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage.
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage.


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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsychicScream.png]] Psychic Scream ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsychicScream.png]] Psychic Scream ===
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.
This howl of Psionic energy resonates in the minds of all foes within its conical area of effect, inflicting moderate damage.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 10 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 6 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged(Cone)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 10 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged (Cone)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Recharge}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Recharge}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsychicWail.png]] Psychic Wail ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsychicWail.png]] Psychic Wail ===
Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented. This power leaves you drained of Endurance and unable to recover Endurance for a time.
Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented. This power leaves you drained of Endurance and unable to recover Endurance for a time.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Very Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Very Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 32 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 32 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 32 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 38 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 38 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Point Blank Area of Effect}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Point Blank Area of Effect}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png]] Scramble Thoughts ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png]] Scramble Thoughts ===
 
Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving them dramatically Disoriented for a short duration. Deals a little Psionic Damage.
Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving him dramatically Disoriented for a short duration. Deals a little Psionic Damage.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 26 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 26 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 26 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 35 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 35 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_Subdue.png]] Subdue ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_Subdue.png]] 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.
Subdue deals moderate Psionic damage and may leave the targeted foe Immobilized for a brief time. Immobilized foes cannot move but can still attack.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 2 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 1 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 2 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Immobilize}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Immobilize}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_TelekineticBlast.png]] Telekinetic Blast ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_TelekineticBlast.png]] 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.
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.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 2 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 2 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 8 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 16 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 16 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_WillDomination.png]] Will Domination ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_WillDomination.png]] 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.
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.
   
   
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Blaster: Moderate, Defender: High (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Blaster: Moderate; Corruptor, Defender: High (Psionic)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 8 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon_blaster.png|18px]] 8 (Blaster)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:v_archetypeicon_corruptor.png|18px]] 12 (Corruptor)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 20 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:Archetypeicon_defender.png|18px]] 20 (Defender)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Sleep}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Sleep}}}}
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== Historical ==
{{Historical|type=section|reason=change}}
* This set has been in the game for [[Defender]]s since [[Issue 0]].
* This set was [[Power Set Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Blaster]]s in [[Issue 12]].
* This set was proliferated to [[Corruptor]]s in [[Issue 21]].


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Blaster|Type=Ranged}}
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Defender|Type=Ranged}}
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Corruptor|Type=Ranged}}


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Latest revision as of 23:50, 29 August 2019

Overview

Psychic Blast is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, 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(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
Mental Blast 1 Ranged, High DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
Telekinetic Blast 2 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback
Psychic Focus 6 Self +To-Hit, +DMG
Will Domination 8 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep
Psionic Lance 12 Sniper, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
Psionic Tornado 18 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psionic), Foe Knockback
Scramble Thoughts 26 Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient
Psychic Wail 32 PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, Self -Recovery

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(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
Subdue 1 2 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe Immobilize
Psionic Lance 2 4 Sniper, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
Psychic Scream 6 10 Ranged (Cone), Moderate DMG(Psionic), Foe -Recharge
Telekinetic Blast 8 16 Ranged, Moderate DMG(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback
Will Domination 12 20 Ranged, High DMG(Psionic), Foe Sleep
Psionic Tornado 18 28 Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DoT(Psionic), Foe Knockback
Scramble Thoughts 26 35 Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient
Psychic Wail 32 38 PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge, Self -Recovery

Powers

Mental Blast

This basic attack does high Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed.

Damage Blaster: High; Corruptor,Defender: Moderate (Psionic)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level 1 (Blaster)
1 (Corruptor)
1 (Defender)
Effects Ranged
Foe -Recharge
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged 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

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.

Damage Extreme (Psionic)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 1 (Corruptor)
4 (Defender)
12 (Blaster)
Effects Sniper
Foe -Recharge
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Reduce Interrupt Time
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Ranged Damage
Sniper Attacks

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)
28 (Defender)
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 Targeted AoE Damage
Knockback

Psychic Focus

Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level 6 (Blaster)
Effects Self +To-Hit, +Damage
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)
Effects Ranged (Cone)
Foe -Recharge
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories Targeted AoE Damage

Psychic Wail

Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented. This power leaves you drained of Endurance and unable to recover Endurance for a time.

Damage Extreme (Psionic)
Recharge Very Long
Minimum Level 32 (Blaster)
32 (Corruptor)
38 (Defender)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Disorient, -Recharge
Self -Recovery
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Disorient Duration
Set Categories PBAoE Damage
Stuns

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 26 (Blaster)
26 (Corruptor)
35 (Defender)
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

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)
2 (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

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)
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

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 Blaster: Moderate; Corruptor, Defender: High (Psionic)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level 8 (Blaster)
12 (Corruptor)
20 (Defender)
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

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