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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[Image:Battleaxe1.jpg|left|thumb|50px]]
[[File:Battleaxe1.jpg|left|thumb|50px]]


'''Battle Axe''' is a melee powerset.  It is a [[Tanker]] secondary power set in City of Heroes, and as of [[Issue 12]] a [[Brute]] primary power set in City of Villains.   
'''Battle Axe''' is a melee powerset.  It is a [[Tanker]] secondary power set in City of Heroes, and as of [[Issue 12]] a [[Brute]] primary power set in City of Villains.   
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The following are powers in the Battle Axe powerset.
The following are powers in the Battle Axe powerset.


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Chop.png]] Beheader ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Chop.png]] Beheader ===


This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.
This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 1 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 1 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe 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.
Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 16 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 16 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 6 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 6 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, +To-Hit}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, +To-Hit}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Gash.png]] Chop ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Gash.png]] Chop ===


The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than the Beheader. This attack can knock down a target.
The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than the Beheader. This attack can knock down a target.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|High Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|High Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 2 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 2 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Cleave.png]] Cleave ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Cleave.png]] Cleave ===


This is an attempt to split your opponent in two with one fell swoop of your Battle Axe. It is an extremely devastating attack that deals massive damage and can knock foes to the ground. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
This is an attempt to split your opponent in two with one fell swoop of your Battle Axe. It is an extremely devastating attack that deals massive damage and can knock foes to the ground. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 35 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 35 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 26 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 26 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Beheader.png]] Gash ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Beheader.png]] Gash ===


Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe dealing superior damage. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down.
Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe dealing superior damage. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 4 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 4 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 2 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 2 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Pendulum.png]] Pendulum ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Pendulum.png]] Pendulum ===


This attack swings your Battle Axe in an arc directly in front of you. Foes struck by this attack are dealt heavy damage, and are knocked back.
This attack swings your Battle Axe in an arc directly in front of you. Foes struck by this attack are dealt heavy damage, and are knocked back.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 38 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 38 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 32 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 32 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone), Foe: Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone), Foe: Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Swoop.png]] Swoop ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Swoop.png]] Swoop ===


A Swoop of your Battle Axe deals a superior amount of damage, and can send your target flying upwards.
A Swoop of your Battle Axe deals a superior amount of damage, and can send your target flying upwards.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Superior Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 20 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 20 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 8 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 8 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockup}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Knockup}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe Taunt.png]] Taunt ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe Taunt.png]] Taunt ===


Taunts a foe, and all foes around him, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds himself in over his head.  
Taunts a foe, and all foes around him, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds himself in over his head.  
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{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 10 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 10 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 12 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 12 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: Taunt}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: Taunt}}
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{{PowerBlock_End}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}


=== [[Image:BattleAxe WhirlingAxe.png]] Whirling Axe ===
=== [[File:BattleAxe WhirlingAxe.png]] Whirling Axe ===


You spin your Battle Axe in a huge arc, attacking all nearby foes. This attack deals moderate damage to any foe it hits, and can knock them down.
You spin your Battle Axe in a huge arc, attacking all nearby foes. This attack deals moderate damage to any foe it hits, and can knock them down.
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 28 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[File:Archetypeicon tanker.png|18px]] 28 (Tanker)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 18 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[File:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 18 (Brute)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Point Blank Area of Effect)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Point Blank Area of Effect)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: Knockdown}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: Knockdown}}

Revision as of 01:24, 10 June 2009

Overview

Battleaxe1.jpg

Battle Axe is a melee powerset. It is a Tanker secondary power set in City of Heroes, and as of Issue 12 a Brute primary power set in City of Villains.

You can wield a Battle Axe and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. Battle Axe is a slow but powerful weapon that has a tendency to send foes flying. This massive weapon has a bonus to hit.

Possible Battle Axe Weapon Customizations.

Power Tables

Brute

As of Issue 12, the Battle Axe powerset is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Beheader 1 Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Chop 1 Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Gash 2 Melee, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Build Up 6 Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Swoop 8 Melee, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockup
Taunt 12 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe: Taunt
Whirling Axe 18 Point Blank Area of Effect Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Cleave 26 Melee, Extreme Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Pendulum 32 Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockback

Tanker

The Battle Axe powerset is available as a secondary set for Tankers. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
Beheader 1 Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Chop 2 Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Gash 4 Melee, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Taunt 10 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe: Taunt
Build Up 16 Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Swoop 20 Melee, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockup
Whirling Axe 28 Point Blank Area of Effect Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Cleave 35 Melee, Extreme Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockdown
Pendulum 38 Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe: Knockback

Powers

The following are powers in the Battle Axe powerset.

BattleAxe Chop.png Beheader

This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is fairly quick for such a large weapon, and can knock down foes.

Damage Moderate Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 1 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe: Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee Damage
Knockback
Taunt

BattleAxe 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 Archetypeicon tanker.png 16 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 6 (Brute)
Effects Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements Reduce Endurance Cost
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories To Hit Buff

BattleAxe Gash.png Chop

The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than the Beheader. This attack can knock down a target.

Damage High Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 2 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe: Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee Damage
Knockback
Taunt

BattleAxe Cleave.png Cleave

This is an attempt to split your opponent in two with one fell swoop of your Battle Axe. It is an extremely devastating attack that deals massive damage and can knock foes to the ground. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Damage Extreme Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 35 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 26 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe: Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Knockback
Taunt

BattleAxe Beheader.png Gash

Gashes your opponent with your Battle Axe dealing superior damage. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down.

Damage Superior Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 4 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 2 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe: Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee Damage
Knockback
Taunt

BattleAxe Pendulum.png Pendulum

This attack swings your Battle Axe in an arc directly in front of you. Foes struck by this attack are dealt heavy damage, and are knocked back.

Damage Superior Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 38 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 32 (Brute)
Effects Melee (Cone), Foe: Knockback
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Knockback
Taunt

BattleAxe Swoop.png Swoop

A Swoop of your Battle Axe deals a superior amount of damage, and can send your target flying upwards.

Damage Superior Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 20 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 8 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe: Knockup
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee Damage
Knockback
Taunt

BattleAxe Taunt.png Taunt

Taunts a foe, and all foes around him, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who finds himself in over his head.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 10 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 12 (Brute)
Effects Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe: Taunt
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Taunt

BattleAxe WhirlingAxe.png Whirling Axe

You spin your Battle Axe in a huge arc, attacking all nearby foes. This attack deals moderate damage to any foe it hits, and can knock them down.

Damage Moderate Damage(Lethal)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level Archetypeicon tanker.png 28 (Tanker)
V archetypeicon brute.png 18 (Brute)
Effects Melee (Point Blank Area of Effect)
Foe: Knockdown
Enhancements Enhance Accuracy
Enhance Damage
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Increase Attack Rate
Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
Set Categories Melee AoE Damage
Knockback
Taunt

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