Arachnos Soldier (Power Set)

This article is about the powerset. For the Epic Archetype, see Arachnos Soldier.

Overview

The Arachnos Soldier powerset is the initial primary powerset for the Arachnos Soldier archetype. Its selection of powers is available regardless of the Threat Level of the character. When the character reaches level 24, the Crab Spider Soldier and Bane Spider Soldier powersets become available.

Possible Arachnos Assault Rifle Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

Arachnos Soldier

Power	Level	Effect
Single Shot	1	Ranged, Minor Damage (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Pummel	1	Melee, Minor Damage (Smashing), Foe: Disorient
Burst	2	Ranged, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Wide Area Web Grenade	6	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe: Immobilize -Recharge -Fly
Heavy Burst	8	Ranged (Cone), High Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe: -Defense
Bayonet	12	Melee, Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal/Smashing)
Venom Grenade	12	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate Damage over Time (Toxic), Foe -Resistance
Frag Grenade	18	Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate Damage (Lethal/Smashing), Foe Knockback

Powers

The following powers are in the Arachnos Soldier powerset.

Bayonet

Your weapon includes a bayonet attachment which you can use to stab at your enemies for lethal damage.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal/Smashing) Recharge Medium Minimum Level 8 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Melee Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Melee Damage

Burst

Quickly fires a burst of rounds at a single target at long range. Damage is average, but the firing rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's Defense.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time (Lethal) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 2 (Arachnos Soldier) 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

Frag Grenade

Launches an M30 Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your rifle. The explosion from this grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back. NOTE: If you take this power, you cannot take the Crab Spider version.

Damage Moderate Damage (Lethal/Smashing) Recharge Long Minimum Level 18 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe: Knockback Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Distance Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage Knockback

Heavy Burst

Fires a Heavy Burst of rounds at a single target at long range.

Damage High Damage over Time (Lethal) Recharge Medium Minimum Level 8 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Cone) 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

Pummel

You can smash your opponents in close combat.

Damage Minor Damage (Smashing) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Melee Foe: Disorient Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Increase Attack Rate Enhance Disorient Duration Set Categories Melee Damage Stuns

Single Shot

A quick single shot from the Arachnos Submachinegun. Extremely accurate.

Damage Minor Damage (Lethal) Recharge Fast Minimum Level 1 (Arachnos Soldier) 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

Venom Grenade

This poisonous grenade damages and weakens your foes. NOTE: If you take this power, you cannot also take the Crab Spider version.

Damage Moderate Damage over Time (Toxic) Recharge Long Minimum Level 1 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe: -Resistance Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Ranged AoE Damage

Wide Area Web Grenade

Launches a Grenade at long range from under the barrel of your Assault rifle. It explodes into a field of sticky webs which slow and can immobilize all foes within its radius.

Recharge Medium Minimum Level 6 (Arachnos Soldier) Effects Ranged (Targeted AoE) Foe: Immobilize -Recharge -Fly Enhancements Enhance Accuracy Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Immobilization Duration Enhance Range Increase Attack Rate Set Categories Immobilize

Historical

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

• This set was added to the game for Arachnos Soldiers in Issue 12.

External Links

• Arachnos Soldier (Power Set) for Arachnos Soldiers at City of Data v2.0