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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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'''Ninja Blade''' is a standard power set that is a primary set for [[Stalker]]s. It is derived from the [[Katana]] power set for [[Brute]]s and [[Scrapper]]s.
  
'''Ninja Blade''' is a [[Stalker]] primary power set derived from the [[Scrapper|Scrapper's]] [[Katana]].
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"Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held."
  
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Possible [[Weapon Customization#Katanas|Ninja Blade Weapon Customizations]].
== Power Tables ==
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The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
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== Power Table ==
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The Ninja Blade power set is available as a primary set for [[Stalker]]s. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:
  
 
{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
 
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Hack.png|Power=Sting of the Wasp|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG (Lethal), Foe -Def|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Hack.png|Power=Sting of the Wasp|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Slash.png|Power=Gambler's Cut|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG (Lethal), Foe -Def|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Slash.png|Power=Gambler's Cut|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_WhirlingSword.png|Power=Flashing Steel|Level=2|Effect=Melee(Cone), Moderate DMG (Lethal), Foe -Def|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Slice.png|Power=Flashing Steel|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_AssassinBlade.png|Power=Assassin's Blade|Level=6|Effect=Melee, Special DMG (Lethal)|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_AssassinBlade.png|Power=Assassin's Blade|Level=6|Effect=Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=8|Effect=Self +DMG, +ACC|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=8|Effect=Self +DMG, +To-Hit|Border=1}}
 
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Placate.png|Power=Placate|Level=12|Effect=Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide|Border=1}}
 
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Placate.png|Power=Placate|Level=12|Effect=Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Parry.png|Power=Divine Avalanche|Level=18|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG (Lethal), Self +DEF(Melee, Lethal)|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Parry.png|Power=Divine Avalanche|Level=18|Effect=Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Disembowel.png|Power=Soaring Dragon|Level=26|Effect=Melee, Superior DMG (Lethal), Foe Knockup|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_Disembowel.png|Power=Soaring Dragon|Level=26|Effect=Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Golden Dragonfly|Level=32|Effect=Melee, Extreme DMG (Lethal), Foe Knockback, -DEF|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana_HeadSplitter.png|Power=Golden Dragonfly|Level=32|Effect=Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All),  Knockdown|Border=1}}
 
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== Powers ==
 
== Powers ==
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=== [[File:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
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A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior lethal 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 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 Assasin's Blade when no hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.
  
The following powers are in the Ninja Blade powerset.
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Special (Lethal)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 6 (Stalker)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
=== [[Image:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
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=== [[File:Katana_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
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Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
  
You perform a standard attack you your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. Damage: Moderate,
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 8 (Stalker)}}
Recharge: Fast
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, +To-Hit}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance ToHit Buff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set To Hit Buff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
'''Damage:'''        Moderate
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=== [[File:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===
'''Recharge:'''      Fast
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You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.
'''Minimum Level:'''  1
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'''Effects:'''        Melee
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                Moderate DMG (Lethal)
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                Foe -Def
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=== [[Image:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor (Lethal)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 18 (Stalker)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense Buff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
=== [[Image:Katana_WhirlingSword.png]] Flashing Steel ===
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=== [[File:Katana_Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===
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You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.
  
You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Lethal)}}
him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage. Damage: Moderate,
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 2 (Stalker)}}
Recharge: Moderate
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense(All)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set PBAoE Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
'''Damage:'''        Moderate
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=== [[File:Katana_Slash.png]] Gambler's Cut ===
'''Recharge:'''      Moderate
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You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.
'''Minimum Level:'''  2
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'''Effects:'''        Melee(Cone)
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        Moderate DMG(Lethal)           
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        Foe -Def
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=== [[Image:Katana_AssassinBlade.png]] Assassin's Blade ===
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor (Lethal)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge| Fast}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 1 (Stalker)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense(All)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
A signature Stalker attack. This attack does moderate lethal damage on its
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=== [[File:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
own as a frontal attack. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden,
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You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce their Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.
this attack will do tremendous damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe.
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This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing
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this power. Damage: Special, Recharge: Slow
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'''Damage:'''        Special (Around Moderate + Moderate * 6)
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
'''Recharge:'''      Slow
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme (Lethal)}}
'''Minimum Level:'''  6
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 32 (Stalker)}}}
'''Effects:'''                Melee
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
        Special DMG (Lethal)
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set PBAoE Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
=== [[Image:Katana_BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
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=== [[File:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===
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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 Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
  
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy. Recharge: Long
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 12 (Stalker)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Placate}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self Stealth/Hide}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Range}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|None}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
'''Recharge:'''      Long
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=== [[File:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===
'''Minimum Level:'''  8
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You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.
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'''Effects:'''        Self +DMG, +ACC
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'''Enhancements:'''  Reduce Endurance Cost
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                Enhance Recharge Speed
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                Enhance ToHit Buffs
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=== [[Image:Katana_Placate.png]] Placate ===
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Allows you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior (Lethal)}}
bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a Critical Hit or an Assasins Blade.
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 26 (Stalker)}}
Recharge: Long
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense(All), Knockup}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Knockback}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
'''Recharge:'''      Long
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=== [[File:Katana_Hack.png]] Sting of the Wasp ===
'''Minimum Level:'''  12
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You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.
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'''Effects:'''        Ranged
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                Foe Placate
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                Self Stealth/Hide
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'''Enhancements:'''  Enhance Range
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                Enhance Recharge Speed
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=== [[Image:Katana_Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Lethal)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:V_archetypeicon_stalker.png|18px]] 1 (Stalker)}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense(All)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Accurate Defense Debuff}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
  
If you didn't take Gambler's Cut, this will make a decent Brawl replacement at higher levels for filling the gaps in attack chains. Each swing grants a temporary, short-term bonus to Defense, [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=4496308&page=4&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#4496308 making it much easier to avoid damage].
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== Historical ==
 
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=== [[Image:Katana_Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===
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* This set was added to the game with the original release of [[Stalker]]s in [[Issue 6]].
 
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You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of
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lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can
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reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. Damage: Superior,
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Recharge, Moderate
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'''Recharge:'''      Moderate
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'''Minimum Level:'''  26
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'''Effects:'''        Melee
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        Superior DMG (Lethal)
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        Foe Knockup
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Sometimes a tiny bump in your attack chain as they may land just out of melee range, but the damage is worth it.
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=== [[Image:Katana_HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===
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According to the description, a cone melee with relatively long range. Being Hidden doesn't guarantee a critical; instead, this always has a chance to deal a Critical Hit, Hidden or not.  
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== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
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* {{RedTomaxPowerSet|Power=Ninja_Sword|Archetype=Stalker|Type=Melee}}
  
{{NoFuturePowerSet|Game=cov|Archetype=Stalker|Power=Ninja_Sword|Type=Melee}}
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[[Category:Power Sets]]
 
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[[Category:Stalker Primary]]
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Latest revision as of 06:12, 25 July 2014

Overview

Ninja Blade is a standard power set that is a primary set for Stalkers. It is derived from the Katana power set for Brutes and Scrappers.

"Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held."

Possible Ninja Blade Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

The Ninja Blade 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
Katana Hack.png Sting of the Wasp 1 Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Katana Slash.png Gambler's Cut 1 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Katana Slice.png Flashing Steel 2 Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
Katana AssassinBlade.png Assassin's Blade 6 Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
Katana BuildUp.png Build Up 8 Self +DMG, +To-Hit
Katana Placate.png Placate 12 Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
Katana Parry.png Divine Avalanche 18 Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
Katana Disembowel.png Soaring Dragon 26 Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
Katana HeadSplitter.png Golden Dragonfly 32 Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown

Powers

Katana AssassinBlade.png Assassin's Blade

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior lethal 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 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 Assasin's Blade when no hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage Special (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 6 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage

Katana BuildUp.png 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 V archetypeicon stalker.png 8 (Stalker)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs.png Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories IO To Hit Buff.png To Hit Buff

Katana Parry.png Divine Avalanche

You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.

Damage Minor (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 18 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense Buff.png Enhance Defense Buffs
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense Buff.png Defense

Katana Slice.png Flashing Steel

You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 2 (Stalker)
Effects Melee (Cone)
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana Slash.png Gambler's Cut

You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Minor (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana HeadSplitter.png Golden Dragonfly

You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce their Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.

Damage Extreme (Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 32 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO PBAoE Damage.png PBAoE Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana Placate.png 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 Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 12 (Stalker)
Effects Ranged
Foe Placate
Self Stealth/Hide
Enhancements TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories None

Katana Disembowel.png Soaring Dragon

You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Superior (Lethal)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 26 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All), Knockup
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Knockback Distance.png Knockback
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

Katana Hack.png Sting of the Wasp

You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon stalker.png 1 (Stalker)
Effects Melee
Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Defense DeBuff.png Enhance Defense Debuff
TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories IO Melee Damage.png Melee Damage
IO Defense DeBuff.png Defense Debuff
IO Accurate Defense Debuff.png Accurate Defense Debuff

Historical

Badge time.png This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.
  • This set was added to the game with the original release of Stalkers in Issue 6.

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