Assault Rifle
Overview
Assault Rifle is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.
"The Assault Rifle is a state-of-the-art piece of hardware. It is equipped to handle an impressive arsenal of munitions and firing modes. The Assault Rifle is also equipped with the latest in targeting technology, and is a very accurate weapon."
Possible Assault Rifle Weapon Customizations.
Power Table
Blaster / Corruptor / Defender
The Assault Rifle power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary power set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
| Power | Level as Primary | Level as Secondary | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Burst
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF |
 Slug
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
 Buckshot
|
2 | 4 | Ranged (Cone), DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
 M30 Grenade
|
6 | 10 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback |
 Beanbag
|
8 | 16 | Ranged, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
 Sniper Rifle
|
12 | 20 | Sniper, DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback, Self +Range (Blaster only) |
 Flamethrower
|
18 | 24 | Ranged (Cone), DoT(Fire) |
 Ignite
|
22 | 28 | Ranged, Location AoE, DoT(Fire) |
 Full Auto
|
26 | 30 | Ranged (Cone), DoT(Lethal) |
Sentinel
The Assault Rifle power set is available as a primary set for Sentinels. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
| Power | Level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Burst
|
1 | Ranged, DoT(Lethal), Foe -DEF |
| Disorienting Shot
|
1 | Ranged, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
| Buckshot
|
2 | Ranged (Cone), DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
| Slug
|
6 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal), Foe Knockback |
 Aim
|
8 | Self +To Hit, +DMG, +Range |
| M30 Grenade
|
12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback |
| Flamethrower
|
18 | Ranged (Cone), DoT(Fire) |
| Ignite
|
22 | Ranged, Location AoE, DoT(Fire) |
| Full Auto
|
26 | Ranged (Cone), DoT(Lethal) |
Powers
Aim
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage and range.
- Recharge
- 90 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
8 (Sentinel) - Effects
- Self +To Hit, +Damage, +Range
- Enhancements
-
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance ToHit Buffs - Set Categories
Beanbag
Fires a single non-lethal Beanbag that can seriously Disorient a target. Deals little damage and takes a long time to reload, but renders most targets unable to attack for a good while.
- Damage
- 0.98 Smashing
- Recharge
- 10 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
8 (Blaster)
8 (Corruptor)
16 (Defender) - Effects
- Ranged
Foe Disorient - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy 
Enhance Damage
Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Buckshot
Good at close range. Fires a cone of Buckshot pellets and can knock some foes down.
- Damage
- 0.91 Lethal
- Recharge
- 8 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 2 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
Foe Knockback - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Burst
Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. Damage is average, but the firing rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's Defense.
- Damage
- 1.08 Lethal Damage over Time
- Recharge
- 4 seconds
- 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 Enhance Recharge Speed
Disorienting Shot
Fires a single non lethal rubber bullet that can seriously Disorient a target. Deals little damage and takes a long time to reload, but renders most targets unable to attack for a good while.
- Damage
- 1.16 Smashing
- Recharge
- 5 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe Disorient - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
- Set Categories
Flamethrower
Spews forth a cone of flames from underneath the barrel of your assault rifle, setting foes on fire. Very accurate and very deadly at medium range.
- Damage
- 1.936 Fire Damage over Time
- Recharge
- 20 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 24 (Defender) 18 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Full Auto
Opens up your Assault Rifle on Full Auto to lay down a massive spray of bullets at your target. Although very slow to reload, damage from this attack is massive, shredding all targets within the narrow cone of effect. There's a chance you may land a lucky shot for extra damage.
- Damage
- Blaster: 3.029 Lethal Damage over Time + chance of 1 Lethal
Corruptor, Defender: 3.029 Lethal Damage over Time + chance of 0.596 Lethal
Sentinel: 2.49 Lethal Damage over Time + chance of 1.029 Lethal Damage over Time - Recharge
- Blaster, Corruptor, Defender: 60 seconds
Sentinel: 90 seconds - Minimum Level
-
26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 30 (Defender) 26 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Ignite
Sprays a target with accelerant from your flamethrower, igniting it and causing extreme damage over time. Also sets the location on fire if the target is grounded, inflicting damage to additional foes that step in the area.
- Damage
- Main Target: 3.146 Fire Damage over Time
Other Targets: up to 1.2 Fire Damage over Time - Recharge
- 14 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
22 (Blaster) 22 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) 22 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged, Location Area of Effect
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
M30 Grenade
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.
- Damage
- 0.9 Fire/Lethal
- Recharge
- 16 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
6 (Blaster) 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) 12 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Knockback - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Slug
Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but it deals more damage, is longer range, and can knock down foes.
- Damage
- 1.64 Lethal
- Recharge
- 8 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 6 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe Knockback - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Sniper Rifle
Sniper Rifle is a powerful piece of hardware. It is very accurate and has a very long range. The impressive round can knock down its target. Like most sniper attacks, you must take your time to aim, as this attack 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
- Engaged: 1.8–2.76 Lethal (scales from 53%–97% To Hit Bonus attribute)
Not Engaged: 4.5 Lethal - Recharge
- 12 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
12 (Blaster) 12 (Corruptor) 20 (Defender)
- Effects
- Sniper
Foe Knockback
Blaster: Self +Range - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Knockback Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
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 Blasters since Issue 0.
- This set was included with the original release of Corruptors in Issue 6.
- This set was proliferated to Defenders in Issue 16.
- This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
- Issue 27 Page 6 reworked Ignite to do single-target damage over time in addition to summoning a burn patch. It also replaced the Sentinel's single-target Incinerator power with the reworked Ignite.
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Incinerator
Sprays a target with accelerant from your flamethrower, igniting it and causing extreme damage over time.
- Damage
- Extreme Fire Damage over Time
- Recharge
- Slow
- Minimum Level
-
22 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
- Set Categories
External Links
- Assault Rifle for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
- Assault Rifle for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
- Assault Rifle for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
- Assault Rifle for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0