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* Archery, Sonic Attack and Electrical Mastery were added to the game in [[Issue 5]].
 
* Archery, Sonic Attack and Electrical Mastery were added to the game in [[Issue 5]].
 
* Also in Issue 5, the Blaster inherent power [[Defiance]] was introduced to address some datamining concerns regarding Blasters being defeated just before they dispatch their enemies. The power granted the Blaster a ToHit and Damage buff that grew as the Blaster's [[hit points]] decreased.
 
* Also in Issue 5, the Blaster inherent power [[Defiance]] was introduced to address some datamining concerns regarding Blasters being defeated just before they dispatch their enemies. The power granted the Blaster a ToHit and Damage buff that grew as the Blaster's [[hit points]] decreased.
* Defiance was [[Patch_Notes/2007-12-11|later changed]] to a new setup. Now, Blaster Primary and Secondary powers that are available at level 1 can be used even while [[mez|mezzed]], and most powers give the Blaster a temporary damage buff.
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* Defiance was [[Patch Notes/2007-12-11|later changed]] to a new setup. Now, Blaster Primary and Secondary powers that are available at level 1 can be used even while [[mez]]zed, and most powers give the Blaster a temporary damage buff.
 
* Psychic Blast and Mental Manipulation were [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to Blasters in [[Issue 12]].
 
* Psychic Blast and Mental Manipulation were [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to Blasters in [[Issue 12]].
 
* Radiation Blast was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to Blasters in [[Issue 16]].
 
* Radiation Blast was [[Powerset Proliferation|proliferated]] to Blasters in [[Issue 16]].

Revision as of 18:51, 28 August 2010

Blaster
Archetypeicon blaster.png  CreateSymbol Hero.png
Primary Ranged
Secondary Support
Inherent Defiance
Base HP 1204.8
Max HP 1606.4
Primary Sets 10
Secondary Sets 6
Epic Power Pools 5
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Overview

The Blaster is an offensive juggernaut. This hero can deal a ton of damage from either a distance or up-close, but he must be careful because he's somewhat fragile compared to other heroes. The Blaster can't stand toe to toe with most opponents for long. His best defense is a great offense!

Alignment: Hero

The Blaster's power sets are:

Primary: Ranged
Secondary: Support

The Blaster has Low Hit Points and High Damage.

Power Sets

Primary Power Sets

A Blaster's primary power sets are designed specifically for ranged attacks. They are:

Secondary Power Sets

A Blaster's secondary power sets are designed for support via melee attacks, minor crowd control powers, or temporary self-buffs. They are:

Ancillary Power Pools

Patron Power Pools

Inherent Power

Historical

Badge time.png This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.
  • Blasters have been in the game since Issue 0. Their original primary powersets were Assault Rifle, Electrical Blast, Energy Blast, Fire Blast, and Ice Blast. Their original secondary powersets were Devices, Electricity Manipulation, Energy Manipulation, Fire Manipulation, and Ice Manipulation.
  • Cold Mastery, Flame Mastery, Force Mastery, and Munitions Mastery were added to the game in Issue 3.
  • Archery, Sonic Attack and Electrical Mastery were added to the game in Issue 5.
  • Also in Issue 5, the Blaster inherent power Defiance was introduced to address some datamining concerns regarding Blasters being defeated just before they dispatch their enemies. The power granted the Blaster a ToHit and Damage buff that grew as the Blaster's hit points decreased.
  • Defiance was later changed to a new setup. Now, Blaster Primary and Secondary powers that are available at level 1 can be used even while mezzed, and most powers give the Blaster a temporary damage buff.
  • Psychic Blast and Mental Manipulation were proliferated to Blasters in Issue 12.
  • Radiation Blast was proliferated to Blasters in Issue 16.
  • Dual Pistols was added to the game on March 2, 2010, for those players who prepurchased Going Rogue.

See Also

External Links