Archery
Overview
Archery is a standard power set that is a primary set for Blasters, Corruptors and Sentinels, and a secondary set for Defenders.
"The ancient art of Archery allows you to use a bow and arrow to great effect. This power set has an inherent bonus to accuracy."
Possible Bows Weapon Customizations.
Power Table
Blaster / Corruptor / Defender
The Archery power set is available as a primary set for Blasters and Corruptors, and as a secondary set for Defenders. The following table shows the levels at which each power is available:
| Power | Level as Primary | Level as Secondary | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Snap Shot
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal) |
 Aimed Shot
|
1 | 1 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal) |
 Fistful of Arrows
|
2 | 4 | Ranged (Cone), DMG(Lethal) |
 Blazing Arrow
|
6 | 10 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal), DoT(Fire) |
 Aim
|
8 | 16 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG |
 Explosive Arrow
|
12 | 20 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback |
 Ranged Shot
|
18 | 24 | Sniper, DMG(Lethal) |
 Stunning Shot
|
22 | 28 | Ranged Disorient, DMG(Smash) |
 Rain of Arrows
|
26 | 30 | Ranged (Location AoE), DoT(Lethal) |
Sentinel
The Archery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Shot
|
1 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal) |
| Aimed Shot
|
1 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal) |
| Fistful of Arrows
|
2 | Ranged (Cone), DMG(Lethal) |
| Stunning Shot
|
6 | Ranged, DMG(Smash), Foe Disorient |
| Aim
|
8 | Self +To-Hit, +DMG, +Range |
| Explosive Arrow
|
12 | Ranged (Targeted AoE), DMG(Fire/Lethal), Foe Knockback |
| Blazing Arrow
|
18 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal), DoT(Fire) |
 Perfect Shot
|
22 | Ranged, DMG(Lethal) |
| Rain of Arrows
|
26 | Ranged (Location AoE), DoT(Lethal) |
Powers
Aim
Greatly increases the chance to hit of your attacks for a few seconds. Slightly increases damage and range (Sentinels only).
- Recharge
- 90 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
8 (Blaster)
8 (Corruptor)
16 (Defender)
8 (Sentinel) - Effects
- Blaster, Corruptor, Defender: Self +To-Hit, +Damage
Sentinel: Self +To-Hit, +Damage, +Range - Enhancements
-
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Recharge Speed
Enhance ToHit Buffs - Set Categories
Aimed Shot
Though it takes longer to execute, your Aimed Shot deals greater damage than Snap Shot.
- Damage
- Blaster: 1.32 Lethal
Corruptor, Defender, Sentinel: 1 Lethal - Recharge
- Blaster: 6 seconds
Corruptor, Defender, Sentinel: 4 seconds - Minimum Level
-
1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy 
Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Blazing Arrow
You fire a Blazing Arrow at your foe, dealing some Lethal damage and causing them to catch on fire and burn.
- Damage
- 1.96 Lethal + 0.625 Fire Damage over Time
- Recharge
- 10 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
6 (Blaster) 6 (Corruptor) 10 (Defender) 18 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Explosive Arrow
You fire a grenade-tipped arrow at long range. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.
- Damage
- 0.9 Fire/Lethal
- Recharge
- 16 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
12 (Blaster) 12 (Corruptor) 20 (Defender) 12 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Knockback (50% chance) - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Fistful of Arrows
You fire a Fistful of Arrows at foes in a cone in front of you. Good at close range.
- Damage
- 0.91 Lethal
- Recharge
- 8 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
2 (Blaster) 2 (Corruptor) 4 (Defender) 2 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Cone)
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Perfect Shot
A perfectly aimed and fast shot that blasts your foes.
- Damage
- 2.28 Lethal
- Recharge
- 12 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
22 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
- Set Categories
Rain of Arrows
You unleash a Rain of Arrows on a targeted location, damaging foes within a large area.
- Damage
- Blaster, Corruptor, Defender: up to 3.6 Lethal Damage over Time
Sentinel: up to 3 Lethal Damage over Time - Recharge
- Blaster, Corruptor, Defender: 65 seconds
Sentinel: 90 seconds - Minimum Level
-
26 (Blaster) 26 (Corruptor) 30 (Defender) 26 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged (Location Area of Effect)
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Ranged Shot
A long range shot that blasts your foes. Like most sniper attacks, this power has a bonus to Accuracy, but is best fired from a distance as it 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
-
18 (Blaster) 18 (Corruptor) 24 (Defender)
- Effects
- Sniper
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost
Reduce Interrupt Time Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Snap Shot
A quick attack that fires an arrow at your foe after only minimal aiming. Fast, but little damage.
- Damage
- Blaster, Sentinel: 0.84 Lethal
Corruptor, Defender: 0.68 Lethal - Recharge
- 2 seconds
- Minimum Level
-
1 (Blaster) 1 (Corruptor) 1 (Defender) 1 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
- Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage Reduce Endurance Cost Enhance Range Enhance Recharge Speed
Stunning Shot
You fire a blunt, weighted arrow at your target's chest. The Stunning Shot has a good chance of stunning your foe. It also inflicts high damage for Sentinels.
Despite what the in-game text says, Stunning Shot is a mag 3 Stun, not a chance to Stun. If it hits, it will stun up to Lieutenant-class enemies in PvE.
- Damage
- Blaster, Corruptor, Defender: 0.25 Smashing
Sentinel: 1.42 Smashing - Recharge
- Blaster, Corruptor, Defender: 20 seconds
Sentinel: 8 seconds - Minimum Level
-
22 (Blaster) 22 (Corruptor) 28 (Defender) 6 (Sentinel)
- Effects
- Ranged
Foe Disorient - Enhancements
-
Enhance Accuracy Enhance Damage
Enhance Disorient Reduce Endurance Cost 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 was added to the game for Blasters and Defenders in Issue 5.
- This set was proliferated to Corruptors in Issue 16.
- This set was included with the release of Sentinels in Issue 25.
External Links
- Archery for Blasters at City of Data v2.0
- Archery for Corruptors at City of Data v2.0
- Archery for Defenders at City of Data v2.0
- Archery for Sentinels at City of Data v2.0