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.
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|