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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 primary power set for [[Blaster]]s and [[Corruptor]]s and a secondary power set for [[Defender]]s.
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the power sets. It is a primary power set for [[Blaster]]s and [[Corruptor]]s and a secondary power set for [[Defender]]s.
 
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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 powerset is available as a primary set for [[Blaster]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
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=== Corruptor, Defender ===
=== Corruptor, Defender ===
The Psychic Blast powerset is available as a primary set for [[Corruptor]]s and a secondary set for [[Defender]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
The Psychic Blast powerset is available as a primary set for [[Corruptor]]s and a secondary set for [[Defender]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:


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== Powers ==
== Powers ==
The following are powers in the Psychic Blast powerset.
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 moderate 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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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_MentalDart.png]] Psionic Dart ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_MentalDart.png]] Psionic Dart ===
This basic attack does minor Psionic damage, and can slightly reduce a target's attack speed, but has a very fast attack rate.
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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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_PsionicLance.png]] Psionic Lance ===
=== [[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 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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=== [[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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=== [[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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=== [[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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=== [[File:PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png]] Scramble Thoughts ===
=== [[File:PsychicBlast_ScrambleThoughts.png]] Scramble Thoughts ===
Painfully scrambles the synapses of a targeted foe, leaving him 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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=== [[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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=== [[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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=== [[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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== Historical ==
== Historical ==
{{Historical|type=section|reason=change}}
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet
|Archetype=Blaster|Type=Ranged|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}}}
|Archetype=Blaster|Type=Ranged|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}}}
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet
|Archetype=Defender|Type=Ranged|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}}}
|Archetype=Defender|Type=Ranged|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}}}
* {{RedTomaxPowerSet
|Archetype=Corruptor|Type=Ranged|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}}}


[[Category:Powersets]]
[[Category:Powersets]]

Revision as of 00:03, 24 September 2011

Overview

Psychic Blast is one of the power sets. It is a primary power set for Blasters and Corruptors and a secondary power set for Defenders.

missing in-game descriptor of powerset

Power Tables

Blaster

The Psychic Blast powerset is available as a primary set for Blasters. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

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 powerset is available as a primary set for Corruptors and a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

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

The following are powers in the Psychic Blast powerset.

Mental Blast

This basic attack does moderate 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 minor 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 him 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

Historical

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External Links

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