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{{otheruses4|1=the Epic Archetype|2=the enemy faction|3=Night Widows}} See also [[Fortunatas]].
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Arachnos Widows, along with [[Arachnos Soldier]]s, are one of the two Epic Archetypes for Villains. They are available to all players, but do not get any tutorial offered at character creation, so may be unsuitable for novices. While all NPC Widows and Fortunata are female, PCs may be either gender. An Arachnos Widow is called '''Widow''' in the targeting window.
Characters with Widow Training begin their careers as Blood Widows. Blood Widow characters begin with modest melee, ranged and buff skills. Beginning at level 24, they may choose to switch to the "Fortunata" path or remain on the "Widow" path and become "Night Widows." Night Widows gain considerably stronger melee capabilities, and only have modest ranged abilities, while those who go with the Fortunata path learn stronger ranged attack abilities and control abilities.
Characters with Widow Training begin their careers as Blood Widows. Blood Widow characters begin with modest melee, ranged and buff skills. Beginning at level 24, they may choose to switch to the "Fortunata" path or remain on the "Widow" path and become "Night Widows." Night Widows gain considerably stronger melee capabilities, and only have modest ranged abilities, while those who go with the Fortunata path learn stronger ranged attack abilities and control abilities.


Arachnos Widows who go the Night Widow route gain the ability to do automatic critical damage with any of their primary melee attacks when attacking from Hidden status. These criticals do one and two-thirds times normal damage. Night Widows become Hidden the same way [[Stalker]]s do, by using their primary [[Widow Teamwork#Mask Presence|Mask Presence]] or [[Widow Teamwork#Placate|Placate]] power. (However, the stealth granted by Mask presence is less than that granted by a Stalker's Hide, and Night Widows must also use their [[Night Widow Training#Smoke Grenade|Smoke Grenade]] power, or some other source of Stealth or enemy -Perception, to approach their target reliably.) Fortunatas are also able to perform this type of attack using the Fortunata [[Fortunata Teamwork#Mask Presence|Mask Presence]] power, however, lacking Placate or Smoke Grenade, they are unable to do so as often.  
Arachnos Widows who go the Night Widow route gain the ability to do automatic critical damage with any of their primary melee attacks when attacking from Hidden status. These criticals do one and two-thirds times normal damage. Night Widows become Hidden the same way [[Stalker]]s do, by using their primary [[Widow Teamwork#Mask Presence|Mask Presence]] or [[Widow Teamwork#Placate|Placate]] power. (However, the stealth granted by Mask presence is less than that granted by a Stalker's Hide, and Night Widows must also use their [[Night Widow Training#Smoke Grenade|Smoke Grenade]] power, or some other source of Stealth or enemy -Perception, to approach their target reliably.) Fortunatas are also able to perform this type of attack using the Fortunata [[Fortunata Teamwork#Mask Presence|Mask Presence]] power, however, lacking Placate or Smoke Grenade, they are unable to do so as often.  
Arachnos Widows, along with [[Arachnos Soldier]]s, are one of the two Epic Archetypes for Villains, only available to players who have reached Level 20 with at least one [[Villain]]. All Arachnos Widows are of [[Natural]] origin.  While all NPC Widows and Fortunata are female, PCs may be either gender. An Arachnos Widow is called '''Widow''' in the targetting window.


Alignment: '''Villain'''
Alignment: '''Villain'''
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{{ATStats|survive=7|melee=8|ranged=5|control=2|support=5|pets= 2}}
{{ATStats|survive=7|melee=8|ranged=5|control=2|support=5|pets= 2}}
<span style="font-size:.75em;">&#42; Arachnos Widows require [[VIP Player|VIP status]] or purchase on the [[Paragon Market]].</span>


== Career Tracks ==
== Career Tracks ==
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== Power Sets ==
== Power Sets ==
{{section columns
| heading 1 =
=== Primary Power Sets ===
=== Primary Power Sets ===
| section 1 =
An Arachnos Widow's primary power sets are designed for damage, buff and control. They are:
An Arachnos Widow's primary power sets are designed for damage, buff and control. They are:


* '''Initial Power Set'''
; Initial Power Set
:* [[Widow Training]]
:   [[Widow Training]]
 
; Career Track Power Sets
* '''Career Track Power Sets'''
:   [[Night Widow Training]]
:* [[Night Widow Training]]
:   [[Fortunata Training]]
:* [[Fortunata Training]]


| heading 2 =
=== Secondary Power Sets ===
=== Secondary Power Sets ===
| section 2 =
An Arachnos Widow's secondary power sets are designed for support via self-buffs, control and stealth.  They are:
An Arachnos Widow's secondary power sets are designed for support via self-buffs, control and stealth.  They are:


* '''Initial Power Set'''
; Initial Power Set
:* [[Teamwork]]
:   [[Teamwork]]
 
; Career Track Power Sets
* '''Career Track Power Sets'''
:   [[Widow Teamwork]]
:* [[Widow Teamwork]]
:   [[Fortunata Teamwork]]
:* [[Fortunata Teamwork]]


| heading 3 =
=== Patron Power Pools ===
=== Patron Power Pools ===
| section 3 =
* [[Leviathan Mastery#Arachnos Soldier / Arachnos Widow / Brute|Leviathan Mastery]]
* [[Leviathan Mastery#Arachnos Soldier / Arachnos Widow / Brute|Leviathan Mastery]]
* [[Mace Mastery#Arachnos Soldier / Arachnos Widow / Brute|Mace Mastery]]
* [[Mace Mastery#Arachnos Soldier / Arachnos Widow / Brute|Mace Mastery]]
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<span style="font-size:.75em;">&#42; [[Patron Power Pools]] require [[Villain (Alignment)|villain]] [[alignment]] to obtain.</span>
<span style="font-size:.75em;">&#42; [[Patron Power Pools]] require [[Villain (Alignment)|villain]] [[alignment]] to obtain.</span>


| heading 4 =
=== Inherent Power ===
=== Inherent Power ===
* [[Inherent Powers#Conditioning|Conditioning]]
| section 4 =
* [[Inherent Powers#Conditioning|Conditioning]] gives Arachnos Widows better health regeneration and endurance recovery.
}}


=== Costumes ===
=== Costumes ===
An Arachnos Widow's original costume slot requires the use of unique, AT-specific accessories that give it a distinct appearance. To balance this, Widows can earn their second costume slot at level 10. They can earn level 20, 30, and 40 costumes as per usual, and can also turn in [[Halloween Event]] salvage, making six costume slots available.
An Arachnos Widow's original costume slot requires the use of unique, AT-specific accessories that give it a distinct appearance. Widow-specific accessories cannot be added to any costume except the first slot.
 
Widow-specific accessories cannot be added to any costume except the first slot.


== Historical ==
== Historical ==
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* [[Arachnos Soldier]]s and Arachnos Widows were added to the game in [[Issue 12]].
* [[Arachnos Soldier]]s and Arachnos Widows were added to the game in [[Issue 12]].
* Prior to [[Issue 17]], Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows, along with their hero equivalents, [[Peacebringer]]s and [[Warshade]]s, were unlocked at level 50.
* Prior to [[Issue 17]], Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows, along with their hero equivalents, [[Peacebringer]]s and [[Warshade]]s, were unlocked at level 50.
* After Issue 17 and prior to [[Issue 21]], Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows, along with their hero equivalents, [[Peacebringer]]s and [[Warshade]]s, were unlocked at level 20.
* Unlock requirements for Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows were removed in [[Issue 25]].


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 09:56, 6 February 2024

This article is about the Epic Archetype. For the enemy faction, see Night Widows or Fortunatas.

Arachnos Widow
V archetypeicon arachnos widow.png  CreateSymbol Villain.png
Primary Training
Secondary Teamwork
Inherent Conditioning
Base HP 1070.9
Max HP 2409.5
Primary Sets 3
Secondary Sets 3
Epic Power Pools 4
Modifiers (at level 50)
Limits (at level 50)
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Overview

Arachnos Widows, along with Arachnos Soldiers, are one of the two Epic Archetypes for Villains. They are available to all players, but do not get any tutorial offered at character creation, so may be unsuitable for novices. While all NPC Widows and Fortunata are female, PCs may be either gender. An Arachnos Widow is called Widow in the targeting window.

Characters with Widow Training begin their careers as Blood Widows. Blood Widow characters begin with modest melee, ranged and buff skills. Beginning at level 24, they may choose to switch to the "Fortunata" path or remain on the "Widow" path and become "Night Widows." Night Widows gain considerably stronger melee capabilities, and only have modest ranged abilities, while those who go with the Fortunata path learn stronger ranged attack abilities and control abilities.

Arachnos Widows who go the Night Widow route gain the ability to do automatic critical damage with any of their primary melee attacks when attacking from Hidden status. These criticals do one and two-thirds times normal damage. Night Widows become Hidden the same way Stalkers do, by using their primary Mask Presence or Placate power. (However, the stealth granted by Mask presence is less than that granted by a Stalker's Hide, and Night Widows must also use their Smoke Grenade power, or some other source of Stealth or enemy -Perception, to approach their target reliably.) Fortunatas are also able to perform this type of attack using the Fortunata Mask Presence power, however, lacking Placate or Smoke Grenade, they are unable to do so as often.

Alignment: Villain

The Arachnos Widow's power sets are:

Primary: Training
Secondary: Teamwork

Arachnos Widow Stats
Survivability
7
Melee Damage
8
Ranged Damage
5
Crowd Control
2
Support
5
Pets
2

Career Tracks

Initially, the Arachnos Widow only has access to one primary and one secondary power set. At level 24, the other two of each become available and the character is required to Respec. At that time, all six of the Arachnos Widow's power sets will be available. However, once a power from the Night Widow or Fortunata tracks is selected, the other track's power sets become unavailable.

Career track selection is not permanent, however. A Respec will allow an Arachnos Widow to select from the other track instead if she so desires, or she may use the Multiple Builds system to follow both.

Power Sets

Primary Power Sets

An Arachnos Widow's primary power sets are designed for damage, buff and control. They are:

Initial Power Set
Widow Training
Career Track Power Sets
Night Widow Training
Fortunata Training

Secondary Power Sets

An Arachnos Widow's secondary power sets are designed for support via self-buffs, control and stealth. They are:

Initial Power Set
Teamwork
Career Track Power Sets
Widow Teamwork
Fortunata Teamwork

Inherent Power

  • Conditioning gives Arachnos Widows better health regeneration and endurance recovery.

Costumes

An Arachnos Widow's original costume slot requires the use of unique, AT-specific accessories that give it a distinct appearance. Widow-specific accessories cannot be added to any costume except the first slot.

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

  • Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows were added to the game in Issue 12.
  • Prior to Issue 17, Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows, along with their hero equivalents, Peacebringers and Warshades, were unlocked at level 50.
  • After Issue 17 and prior to Issue 21, Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows, along with their hero equivalents, Peacebringers and Warshades, were unlocked at level 20.
  • Unlock requirements for Arachnos Soldiers and Arachnos Widows were removed in Issue 25.

See Also

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