Katana
Overview
Katana is one of the power sets. It is a primary power set for Scrappers and Brutes. The Ninja Blade powerset for Stalkers is based upon Katana.
Wield a Katana and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Katana is faster than a Broad Sword, and can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Katana is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all scrapper powers, all Katana attacks can sometimes land a critical hit for double damage.
Possible Katanas Weapon Customizations.
Power Tables
Brute, Scrapper
The Katana powerset is available as a primary set for Brutes and Scrappers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level: do brutes have the exact same powers as scrappers? if so, delete this note; if not create a new section
Power | Level | Effect | |
Sting of the Wasp | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) | |
Gambler's Cut | 1 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) | |
Flashing Steel | 2 | Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) | |
Build Up | 6 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit | |
Divine Avalanche | 8 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee) | |
Calling the Wolf | 12 | Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range | |
The Lotus Drops | 18 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) | |
Soaring Dragon | 26 | Melee, High DMG(Lethal) Foe -DEF(All), Knockup | |
Golden Dragonfly | 32 | Melee (Cone), Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown |
Powers
The following are powers in the Katana powerset.
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 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | To Hit Buff |
Calling the Wolf
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head.
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 12 (scrapper) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Taunt, -Ramge | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Taunt |
Divine Avalanche
You can use your katana to parry incoming melee attacks, and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.
Damage | Minor (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 8 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Melee |
Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee) | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Buffs | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense |
Flashing Steel
You swing your katana in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 2 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Melee (Cone) |
Foe -Defense(All) | |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Accuracy | |
Set Categories | PBAoE Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
Gambler's Cut
You perform a quick slash with your katana. This attack is very fast but deals only minor damage. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.
Damage | Minor (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (scrapper) |
Effects | Melee |
Foe -Defense(All) | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
Golden Dragonfly
You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce it's defense. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Katana attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
Damage | Extreme (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 32 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Melee (Cone) |
Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | PBAoE Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Knockback | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
The Lotus Drops
You perform The Lotus Drops maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take moderate damage over time and reduces their defense.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Moderate Damage Over Time(Lethal) | |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 18 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Point Blank Area of Effect |
Foe -Defense(All) | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | PBAoE Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
Sting of the Wasp
You perform a standard attack with your katana. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Melee |
Foe -Defense(All) | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
Soaring Dragon
You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great deal of damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.
Damage | High (Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 26 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Melee |
Foe -Defense(All), Knockup | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Knockback | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
See Also
- Ninja Blade for Stalkers
Historical
- This set has been in the game since Issue 0.
- This set was proliferated to Brutes in Issue 21.