Martial Arts
This article is about the Martial Arts power set. For the Martial Arts booster pack, see Super Booster IV: Martial Arts.
Overview
Martial Arts is a standard power set that is a primary set for Brutes, Scrappers, and Stalkers, and a secondary set for Tankers.
"A compilation of various fighting techniques from around the world, Martial Arts makes you a master in the art of hand to hand combat. Martial Artists tend to be very accurate with their strikes."
Power Tables
Brute
The Martial Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Thunder Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient |
 Storm Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash), +DEF(Melee, Ranged, AoE) |
 Cobra Strike
|
2 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
 Focus Chi
|
6 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
 Crane Kick
|
8 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback |
 Warrior's Provocation
|
12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt |
 Crippling Axe Kick
|
18 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF |
 Dragon's Tail
|
22 | PBAoE Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown |
 Eagle's Claw
|
26 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +DMG(All) |
Scrapper
The Martial Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient |
| Storm Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash) |
| Cobra Strike
|
2 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
| Focus Chi
|
6 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
| Crane Kick
|
8 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback |
 Warrior's Challenge
|
12 | Ranged, Foe Taunt |
| Crippling Axe Kick
|
18 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF |
| Dragon's Tail
|
22 | PBAoE, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown |
| Eagle's Claw
|
26 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +Special |
Stalker
The Martial Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient |
| Storm Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash) |
| Crippling Axe Kick
|
2 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF |
 Assassin's Blow
|
6 | Melee, DMG(Smash) |
| Focus Chi
|
8 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
 Placate
|
12 | Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide |
| Cobra Strike
|
18 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
| Crane Kick
|
22 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback |
| Eagle's Claw
|
26 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +Special |
Tanker
The Martial Arts power set is available as a secondary set for Tankers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
| Power | Level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient |
| Storm Kick
|
1 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Self +DEF(Melee, Ranged, AoE) |
| Cobra Strike
|
4 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
| Warrior's Provocation
|
10 | Ranged(Targeted AoE), Foe Taunt |
| Crane Kick
|
16 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockback |
| Dragon's Tail
|
20 | PBAoE, DMG(Smash), Foe Knockdown |
| Focus Chi
|
24 | Self +DMG, +To-Hit |
| Crippling Axe Kick
|
28 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Immob, -SPD, -Fly, -DEF |
| Eagle's Claw
|
30 | Melee, DMG(Smash), Foe Minor Disorient, +DMG(All) |
Powers
Assassin's Blow
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior smashing 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 damage, as you waylay 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 as a chance to critically hit equal to 33.3% time the number of stacks of Assassin's Focus. Using Assassin's Blow when not hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.
- Damage
- Not Hidden: 2.76 Smashing
Hidden: 7 Smashing - Recharge
- 15 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
6 (Stalker) - Effects
- Melee
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy 
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Reduce Interrupt Time
Enhance Recharge Speed - Set Categories
Cobra Strike
Using intense martial arts focus, you can perform a Cobra Strike that deals high damage (medium damage for Stalkers), but has a great chance of Disorienting your target.
- Damage
- 1.96 Smashing
- Recharge
- 10 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
2 (Brute)
2 (Scrapper) 18 (Stalker)
4 (Tanker) - Effects
- Melee
Foe Disorient - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage
Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Crane Kick
You can perform a slow, high smashing damage kick that will likely knock your target back.
- Damage
- 1.96 Smashing
- Recharge
- 10 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
8 (Brute) 8 (Scrapper) 22 (Stalker) 16 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Melee
Foe Knockback - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Crippling Axe Kick
You can perform a Crippling Axe Kick that deals Superior (Moderate for Stalkers) smashing damage, reduces the target's defense, may immobilize, and Slowing their run speed. Crippling Axe Kick may also knock some flying entities out of the sky.
- Damage
- 2.12 Smashing
- Recharge
- 11 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
18 (Brute) 18 (Scrapper) 2 (Stalker) 28 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Melee
Foe Immobilize, -Speed, -Fly, -Defense - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage
Enhance Defense Debuff Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Immobilization Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance Slow Movement Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Dragon's Tail
This low spinning kick deals slightly more damage than Thunder Kick, but has a chance to hit all enemies in melee range. Successful hits may trip and knock down your opponents.
- Damage
- 1.182 Smashing
- Recharge
- 14 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
22 (Brute) 22 (Scrapper) 20 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Knockdown - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Knockback Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
- Set Categories
-
Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Eagle's Claw
You can perform a devastating kick that can severely Disorient most opponents. After using Eagle's Claw your damage will be increased for a brief moment allowing the next attack or two to cause additional damage.
Scrappers only: You can perform a devastating kick that can severely Disorient most opponents. Eagle's Claw has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Martial Arts attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage.
Stalkers only: You can perform a devastating smashing damage kick that can severely Disorient most opponents. Eagle's Claw has an exceptionally good critical hit capability. In addition to the normal Critical from attacking while Hidden, there is also a small chance you may land a Critical hit even if you are not Hidden.
- Damage
- Brute, Scrapper, Tanker: 2.28 seconds
Stalker: 2.92 Smashing - Recharge
- Brute, Scrapper, Tanker: 12 seconds
Stalker: 16 seconds - Minimum Level
-
26 (Brute) 26 (Scrapper) 26 (Stalker) 30 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Brute, Tanker: Melee, Foe Minor Disorient, Self +Damage(All)
Scrapper, Stalker: Melee, Foe Minor Disorient, +Special - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Focus Chi
Tapping into your inner Chi greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
- Recharge
- 90 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
6 (Brute) 6 (Scrapper) 8 (Stalker) 24 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Self +Damage, +To-Hit
- Enhancements
-
Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance ToHit Buffs - Set Categories
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 Blow. However, if you attack a Placated foe, he will be able to attack you back.
- Recharge
- 60 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
12 (Stalker)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe Placate
Self Stealth/Hide - Enhancements
-
Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration - Set Categories
Storm Kick
You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick boosts defense against melee, ranged and area of effect damage slightly for a short period of time after hitting their foe. This bonus defense doesn't stack with itself and is unenhanceable.
Scrappers/Stalkers only: You can unleash a roundhouse kick that pummels your foe for moderate damage. Storm Kick has a greater than average chance to score a critical hit.
- Damage
- 1.32 Smashing
- Recharge
- 6 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Brute, Tanker: Melee, Self +Defense(Melee, Ranged, Area of Effect)
Scrapper, Stalker: Melee - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Thunder Kick
You can perform a strong Thunder Kick that hits so hard it can disorient your target.
- Damage
- 0.84 Smashing
- Recharge
- 3 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Brute) 1 (Scrapper) 1 (Stalker) 1 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Melee
Foe Minor Disorient - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration (Brute, Tanker)
Warrior's Challenge
Challenges a foe to attack you. Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds themselves in over their head. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
- Recharge
- 3 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
12 (Scrapper)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe Taunt - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration
- Set Categories
Warrior's Provocation
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.
Tanker: Taunts a foe, and some nearby foes, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who find themselves in over their head. Taunted foes tend to ignore other Heroes and focus on you for quite a while, so use this power cautiously. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
- Recharge
- 10 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
12 (Brute) 10 (Tanker)
- Effects
- Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Taunt - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed Enhance Threat Duration
- Set Categories
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 Scrappers since Issue 0.
- This set was included with the original release of Stalkers in Issue 6.
- In Issue 18, several powers in this set were buffed (Cobra Strike, Eagle's Claw, and Crippling Axe Kick).
- This set was proliferated to Tankers in Issue 21.
- This set was proliferated to Brutes in Issue 25.
External Links
- Martial Arts for Brutes at City of Data v2.0
- Martial Arts for Scrappers at City of Data v2.0
- Martial Arts for Stalkers at City of Data v2.0
- Martial Arts for Tankers at City of Data v2.0