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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:Heromace1.jpg|left|thumb|50px]] | [[File:Heromace1.jpg|left|thumb|50px]] | ||
− | '''War Mace''' is a melee power set. It is a primary power set for [[Brute]]s and a secondary power set for [[Tanker]]s. | + | '''War Mace''' is a melee power set. It is a primary power set for [[Brute]]s and [[Scrapper]]s and a secondary power set for [[Tanker]]s. |
You can wield a Medieval Mace [[Weapon Customization#War Mace|or other graphic variations]] and master a variety of powerful Smashing attacks. Attack speeds are good, and the weight of the Mace has good Disorienting capabilities. The sheer weight of this weapon give it a bonus to hit. | You can wield a Medieval Mace [[Weapon Customization#War Mace|or other graphic variations]] and master a variety of powerful Smashing attacks. Attack speeds are good, and the weight of the Mace has good Disorienting capabilities. The sheer weight of this weapon give it a bonus to hit. | ||
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== Power Tables == | == Power Tables == | ||
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=== Brute === | === Brute === | ||
− | + | The {{PAGENAME}} power set is available as a primary set for [[Brute]]s and [[Scrapper]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level: | |
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Mace Bash.png|Power=Bash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient|Border=1}} | {{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Mace Bash.png|Power=Bash|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient|Border=1}} | ||
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=== Tanker === | === Tanker === | ||
− | + | The {{PAGENAME}} powerset is available as a secondary set for [[Tanker]]s. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level: | |
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== Powers == | == Powers == | ||
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The following are powers in the War Mace powerset. | The following are powers in the War Mace powerset. | ||
=== [[File:Mace Bash.png]] Bash === | === [[File:Mace Bash.png]] Bash === | ||
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You perform a Bashing attack with your mace that deals moderate damage, and can sometimes Disorient your opponent. | You perform a Bashing attack with your mace that deals moderate damage, and can sometimes Disorient your opponent. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace BuildUp.png]] Build Up === | === [[File:Mace BuildUp.png]] Build Up === | ||
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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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=== [[File:Mace Clobber.png]] Clobber === | === [[File:Mace Clobber.png]] Clobber === | ||
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You Clobber your foe with a massive swing of your mace. This attack deals exceptional damage and can leave most opponents disoriented for a period of time. | You Clobber your foe with a massive swing of your mace. This attack deals exceptional damage and can leave most opponents disoriented for a period of time. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace CrowdControl.png]] Crowd Control === | === [[File:Mace CrowdControl.png]] Crowd Control === | ||
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You swing your mace in a wide arc in front of you. This attack strikes all foes within melee range, deals them serious damage, and knocks them down. | You swing your mace in a wide arc in front of you. This attack strikes all foes within melee range, deals them serious damage, and knocks them down. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace Jawbreaker.png]] Jawbreaker === | === [[File:Mace Jawbreaker.png]] Jawbreaker === | ||
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This upward swing attempts to shatter your opponent's jaw, and has a chance to send him flying upwards into the air. | This upward swing attempts to shatter your opponent's jaw, and has a chance to send him flying upwards into the air. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace Pulverize.png]] Pulverize === | === [[File:Mace Pulverize.png]] Pulverize === | ||
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You attempt to Pulverize your opponent. This attack is slower than Bash but causes more damage. It also has a chance of Disorienting your opponent for a brief time. | You attempt to Pulverize your opponent. This attack is slower than Bash but causes more damage. It also has a chance of Disorienting your opponent for a brief time. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace Shatter.png]] Shatter === | === [[File:Mace Shatter.png]] Shatter === | ||
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You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. | You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace Taunt.png]] Taunt === | === [[File:Mace Taunt.png]] Taunt === | ||
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Taunts a foe, and all foes around him, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds himself in over his head. | Taunts a foe, and all foes around him, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds himself in over his head. | ||
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=== [[File:Mace WhirlingMace.png]] Whirling Mace === | === [[File:Mace WhirlingMace.png]] Whirling Mace === | ||
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You swing your mace in a circle all around you, attacking everyone in melee range. Your Whirling Mace deals moderate damage, and has a chance to Disorient every foe you hit. | You swing your mace in a circle all around you, attacking everyone in melee range. Your Whirling Mace deals moderate damage, and has a chance to Disorient every foe you hit. | ||
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== Historical == | == Historical == | ||
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* The order in which Clobber and Jawbreaker could be obtained was switched on August 1, 2006. | * The order in which Clobber and Jawbreaker could be obtained was switched on August 1, 2006. | ||
* This set was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 12]]. | * This set was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Brute]]s in [[Issue 12]]. | ||
+ | * This set was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to [[Scrapper]]s in [[Issue 21]]. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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[[Category:Powersets]] | [[Category:Powersets]] | ||
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[[Category:Tanker Secondary]] | [[Category:Tanker Secondary]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:58, 23 August 2011
Overview
War Mace is a melee power set. It is a primary power set for Brutes and Scrappers and a secondary power set for Tankers.
You can wield a Medieval Mace or other graphic variations and master a variety of powerful Smashing attacks. Attack speeds are good, and the weight of the Mace has good Disorienting capabilities. The sheer weight of this weapon give it a bonus to hit.
Possible War Mace Customizations.
Power Tables
Brute
The War Mace power set is available as a primary set for Brutes and Scrappers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level: do scrappers have the exact same powers as brutes? if so, delete this note; if not create a new section
Power | Level | Effect | |
Bash | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Pulverize | 1 | Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Jawbreaker | 2 | Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockup | |
Build Up | 6 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit | |
Clobber | 8 | Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Taunt | 12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range | |
Whirling Mace | 18 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Shatter | 26 | Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown | |
Crowd Control | 32 | Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown |
Tanker
The War Mace powerset is available as a secondary set for Tankers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
Power | Level | Effect | |
Bash | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Pulverize | 2 | Melee, High DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Jawbreaker | 4 | Melee, Superior DMG(Smash), Foe Knockup | |
Taunt | 10 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range | |
Build Up | 16 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit | |
Clobber | 20 | Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Whirling Mace | 28 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient | |
Shatter | 35 | Melee, Extreme DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown | |
Crowd Control | 38 | Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown |
Powers
The following are powers in the War Mace powerset.
Bash
You perform a Bashing attack with your mace that deals moderate damage, and can sometimes Disorient your opponent.
Damage | Moderate (Smashing) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Brute) |
1 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Disorient | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Disorient Duration | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Stuns | |
Taunt |
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 | 6 (Brute) |
16 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | To Hit Buff |
Clobber
You Clobber your foe with a massive swing of your mace. This attack deals exceptional damage and can leave most opponents disoriented for a period of time.
Damage | Extreme (Smashing) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 8 (Brute) |
20 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Disorient | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Disorient Duration | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Stuns | |
Taunt |
Crowd Control
You swing your mace in a wide arc in front of you. This attack strikes all foes within melee range, deals them serious damage, and knocks them down.
Damage | Moderate (Smashing) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 32 (Brute) |
38 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee (Cone) |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | PBAoE Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt |
Jawbreaker
This upward swing attempts to shatter your opponent's jaw, and has a chance to send him flying upwards into the air.
Damage | Superior (Smashing) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 2 (Brute) |
4 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Knockup | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt |
Pulverize
You attempt to Pulverize your opponent. This attack is slower than Bash but causes more damage. It also has a chance of Disorienting your opponent for a brief time.
Damage | High (Smashing) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 1 (Brute) |
2 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Disorient | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Disorient Duration | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Stuns | |
Taunt |
Shatter
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
Damage | Extreme (Smashing) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 26 (Brute) |
35 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | PBAoE Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt |
Taunt
Taunts a foe, and all foes around him, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds himself in over his head.
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 12 (Brute) |
10 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) |
Foe Taunt, -Range | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Taunt |
Whirling Mace
You swing your mace in a circle all around you, attacking everyone in melee range. Your Whirling Mace deals moderate damage, and has a chance to Disorient every foe you hit.
Damage | Moderate (Smashing) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 18 (Brute) |
28 (Tanker) | |
Effects | Point Blank Area of Effect |
Foe Disorient | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Disorient Duration | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | PBAoE Damage |
Stuns | |
Taunt |
Historical
- This power has been in the game since Issue 0
- The order in which Clobber and Jawbreaker could be obtained was switched on August 1, 2006.
- This set was proliferated to Brutes in Issue 12.
- This set was proliferated to Scrappers in Issue 21.