Claws
Overview
Claws is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers.
"Claws are bones or blades that extend from your hands and cause Lethal damage. The lightweight, natural feel of claws gives this power set a reduced Endurance cost and faster attack rate than other melee sets."
Possible Claws Weapon Customizations.
Power Tables
Brute
The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
---|---|---|
Swipe | 1 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt |
Strike | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt |
Slash | 2 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Taunt |
Spin | 6 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Taunt |
Follow Up | 8 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Self +DMG, +To-Hit, Foe Taunt |
Taunt | 12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt, -Range |
Focus | 18 | Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown, Taunt |
Eviscerate (Brute) | 26 | Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Taunt |
Shockwave | 32 | Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback, Taunt |
Scrapper
The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Scrappers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
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Swipe | 1 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal) |
Strike | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal) |
Slash | 2 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) |
Spin | 6 | PBAoE, Moderate DMG(Lethal) |
Follow Up | 8 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
Confront | 12 | Ranged, Foe Taunt, -Range |
Focus | 18 | Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Eviscerate (Scrapper) | 26 | Melee (Cone), Superior DMG(Lethal), +Special |
Shockwave | 32 | Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
Stalker
The Claws power set is available as a primary set for Stalkers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
Power | Level | Effect |
---|---|---|
Swipe | 1 | Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal) |
Strike | 1 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal) |
Slash | 2 | Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All) |
Assassin's Claw | 6 | Melee, Special DMG(Lethal) |
Build Up | 8 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
Placate | 12 | Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide |
Focus | 18 | Close, High DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockdown |
Eviscerate (Stalker) | 26 | Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), +Special |
Shockwave | 32 | Close (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
Powers
Assassin's Claw
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate damage on its own as a frontal attack and cannot be interrupted. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous lethal damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power and are hidden. Using this power while not hidden has a chance to critically hit equal to 33.3% times the number of stacks of Assassin's Focus. Using Assassin's Claw when not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.
Damage | Special (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 6 (Stalker) |
Effects | Melee |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Build Up
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
Recharge | Long |
Minimum Level | 8 (Stalker) |
Effects | Self +Damage, +To-Hit |
Enhancements | Reduce Endurance Cost |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | To Hit Buff |
Confront
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 12 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Taunt, -Range | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Taunt |
Eviscerate (Brute)
You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you.
Damage | Superior (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 26 (Brute) |
Effects | Melee (Cone) |
Foe -Defense | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Taunt |
Eviscerate (Scrapper)
You spin and slash violently, Eviscerating all foes in a wide arc in front of you. This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Claw attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage.
Damage | Superior (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 26 (Scrapper) |
Effects | Melee (Cone) |
+Special | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Eviscerate (Stalker)
You spin and slash violently at the foe in front of you. This attack deals exceptional damage, and has a high chance of landing a critical hit even while not hidden.
Damage | Superior (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 26 (Stalker) |
Effects | Melee |
+Special | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Focus
Projects a burst of Focused power over a short distance. Focus deals high lethal damage and can possibly knock down your foe.
Damage | High (Lethal) |
Recharge | Moderate |
Minimum Level | 18 (Brute) |
18 (Scrapper) | |
18 (Stalker) | |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Knockdown | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Set Categories | Ranged Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (Brute only) |
Follow Up
You perform a feint attack that deals moderate damage. After this attack hits, it gives you a large bonus to Damage and chance to hit for a brief time.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 8 (Brute) |
8 (Scrapper) | |
Effects | Melee |
Self +Damage, +To-Hit | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Enhance ToHit Buff | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Taunt (Brute only) | |
To Hit Buff |
Placate
Allows you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A successful Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a critical hit or an Assassin's Claw. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he or she will be able to attack you back.
Recharge | Long |
Minimum Level | 12 (Stalker) |
Effects | Ranged |
Foe Placate | |
Self Stealth/Hide | |
Enhancements | Enhance Range |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Set Categories | None |
Shockwave
Projects a Shockwave of focused power that can travel a short distance. Shockwave travels in a wide arc in front of you dealing moderate lethal damage and possibly knocking back foes.
For Stalkers, if this power is executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical hit for extra damage.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 32 (Brute) |
32 (Scrapper) | |
32 (Stalker) | |
Effects | Close (Cone) |
Foe Knockback | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Enhance Knockback Distance | |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Set Categories | Ranged AoE Damage |
Knockback | |
Taunt (Brute only) |
Slash
You perform a Slash with your claws, dealing a good amount of lethal damage, but with a longer recharge rate than Swipe or Strike. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 2 (Brute) |
2 (Scrapper) | |
2 (Stalker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Foe -Defense(All) | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Enhance Defense Debuff | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Defense Debuff | |
Taunt (Brute only) | |
Accurate Defense Debuff |
Spin
You spin around in a circle, attacking everyone within melee range with a Strike attack.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Slow |
Minimum Level | 6 (Brute) |
6 (Scrapper) | |
Effects | Point Blank Area of Effect |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Set Categories | Melee AoE Damage |
Taunt (Brute only) |
Strike
You perform a Strike with your claws. This is a basic attack that deals a moderate amount of lethal damage.
Damage | Moderate (Lethal) |
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Brute) |
1 (Scrapper) | |
1 (Stalker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Taunt (Brute only) |
Swipe
Two quick Swipes with your claws. Does minor lethal damage, but has a quick recharge rate.
Damage | Minor (Lethal) |
Recharge | Very Fast |
Minimum Level | 1 (Brute) |
1 (Scrapper) | |
1 (Stalker) | |
Effects | Melee |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Damage | |
Reduce Endurance Cost | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness (Brute only) | |
Set Categories | Melee Damage |
Taunt (Brute only) |
Taunt
Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury. A To-Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Recharge | Fast |
Minimum Level | 12 (Brute) |
Effects | Ranged (Targeted AoE) |
Foe Taunt, -Range | |
Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy |
Enhance Range | |
Increase Attack Rate | |
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness | |
Set Categories | Taunt |
Historical
- This set has been in the game for Scrappers since Issue 0.
- This set was included with the original release of Stalkers in Issue 6.
- This set was proliferated to Brutes in Issue 16.
External Links
- Claws for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
- Claws for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
- Claws for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0