Radiation Blast

Overview

Radiation Blast is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.

"Blast your foes with lethal radiation. Radiation Blast powers can bypass normal defenses, and lower your targets' overall Defense."

Power Tables

Blaster

The Radiation Blast power set is available as a primary set for Blasters. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Neutrino Bolt	1	Ranged, Minor DMG (Energy), Foe -DEF
X-Ray Beam	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG (Energy), Foe -DEF
Irradiate	2	Close (AoE), Moderate DoT (Energy), Foe -DEF
Electron Haze	6	Close (Cone), Moderate DMG (Energy), Foe -DEF, Knockback
Aim	8	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Proton Volley	12	Sniper, Superior DMG (Energy), Foe -DEF
Cosmic Burst	18	Extreme DMG (Energy), Foe Disorient, -DEF
Neutron Bomb	26	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG (Energy), Foe -DEF
Atomic Blast	32	PBAoE, Extreme DMG (Energy/Smash), Foe Hold, -DEF

Corruptor / Defender

The Radiation Blast power set is available as a primary set for Corruptors and as a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:

Power	Level as Primary	Level as Secondary	Effect
Neutrino Bolt	1	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
X-Ray Beam	1	2	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
Irradiate	2	4	PBAoE, Moderate DoT(Energy), Foe -DEF
Electron Haze	6	10	Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF, Knockback
Proton Volley	8	16	Sniper, Superior DMG (Energy), Foe -DEF
Aim	12	20	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Cosmic Burst	18	28	Close, Extreme DMG(Energy), Foe Disorient, -DEF
Neutron Bomb	26	35	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
Atomic Blast	32	38	PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Hold, -DEF

Sentinel

The Radiation Blast power set is available as a primary set for Sentinels. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

Power	Level	Effect
Neutrino Bolt	1	Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
X-Ray Beam	1	Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
Irradiate	2	Close (AoE), Moderate DoT (Energy), Foe -DEF
Cosmic Burst	6	Extreme DMG (Energy), Foe Disorient, -DEF
Aim	8	Self +DMG, +To-Hit, +Range
Electron Haze	12	Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF, Knockback
Proton Stream	18	Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
Neutron Bomb	26	Ranged(Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -DEF
Atomic Blast	32	PBAoE, Extreme DMG(Energy/Smash), Foe Hold, -DEF

Powers

Aim

Greatly increases your chance to hit with your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage.

Recharge Long Minimum Level 8 (Blaster) 12 (Corruptor) 20 (Defender) 8 (Sentinel) Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance ToHit Buff Set Categories To Hit Buff

Atomic Blast

This attack taps most of your stored energy to deal a devastating Atomic Blast which deals Extreme Energy and Smashing damage. Any foes left standing will have their Defense greatly reduced and may be left helplessly choking on toxic vapors.

Damage Extreme(Energy/Smashing) Recharge Very Long Minimum Level 32 (Blaster) 32 (Corruptor) 38 (Defender) 32 (Sentinel) Effects Point Blank Area of Effect Foe Hold, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Cosmic Burst

Cosmic Burst smashes the target with cosmic particles. The attack is devastating and can leave most targets Disoriented and with reduced Defense.

Damage Extreme(Energy) Recharge Slow Corruptors: Moderate Minimum Level 18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) 6 (Sentinel) Effects Close Foe Disorient, -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Ranged Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Stuns Universal Damage

Electron Haze

A short range conical blast of free electrons. This attack can bypass some of a target's defenses and reduce the target's Defense. It can also knock some targets down.

Damage Moderate(Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 6 (Blaster) 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) 12 (Sentinel) Effects Close (Cone) Foe -Defense, Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Knockback Universal Damage

Irradiate

You can emit lethal amounts of radiation in all directions, damaging all nearby foes for a short time. Like other Radiation attacks, this power can bypass some of a target's defenses. Irradiate severely reduces the target's Defense.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time(Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 2 (Sentinel) Effects Close (Area of Effect) Foe -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee AoE Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Neutrino Bolt

A very quick, but low damage attack. Neutrino Bolt can reduce the target's Defense.

Damage Minor(Energy) Recharge Very Fast Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Neutron Bomb

This devastating attack lobs an explosive sphere of deadly radiation, damaging the target and all nearby foes. Neutron Bomb can bypass some of a target's defenses and reduce the target's Defense.

Damage Moderate(Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 35 (Defender) 26 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Proton Stream

Hurls a volley of alpha particles at your target. Proton Stream can bypass some of a target's defenses and reduce the target's Defense.

Damage Moderate(Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 18 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff

Proton Volley

Hurls a volley of alpha particles over an extremely long range. Proton Volley can bypass some of a target's defenses and reduce the target's Defense. This is a sniper attack, and is best fired from a distance as it can be interrupted. If you are engaged in battle this attack becomes instant-cast. If you are not engaged, it will do bonus damage.

Damage Superior(Energy) Recharge Slow Minimum Level 12 (Blaster) 8 (Corruptor) 16 (Defender) Effects Sniper Foe -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Sniper Attacks Universal Damage

X-Ray Beam

You can emit a beam of X-Ray energy from your eyes, dealing moderate Energy damage. This attack can bypass some defenses and can reduce the target's Defense.

Damage Moderate(Energy) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 2 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel) Effects Ranged Foe -Defense Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged Damage Defense Debuff Accurate Defense Debuff Universal Damage

Historical

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

• This set has been in the game for Defenders since Issue 0.
• This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
• This set was proliferated to Blasters in Issue 16.
• This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.

External Links

• Radiation Blast for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
• Radiation Blast for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
• Radiation Blast for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
• Radiation Blast for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0