Editing Katana

== Overview ==
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[[Image:Herokatana1.jpg|left|thumb|50px|]]

'''Katana''' is one of the powersets.  It is a [[Scrapper]] or [[Brute]] primary power set in City of Heroes.  The [[Ninja Blade]] powerset for [[Stalker]]s in City of Villains is based upon Katana.

Wield a Katana and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Katana is faster than a [[Broad Sword]], and can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Katana is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all scrapper powers, all Katana attacks can sometimes land a critical hit for double damage.

== Power Tables ==

The Katana powerset is available as a primary set for [[Scrapper]]s and [[Brute]]s.  The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

{{Powers_LevelHeader}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Slash.png|Power=Sting of the Wasp|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Hack.png|Power=Gambler's Cut|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Minor Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Slice.png|Power=Flashing Steel|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana BuildUp.png|Power=Build Up|Level=6|Effect=Self +Damage, +Accuracy|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Parry.png|Power=Divine Avalanche|Level=8|Effect=Melee, Minor Damage (Lethal), Self +Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Taunt.png|Power=Calling the Wolf|Level=12 (Scrapper Only)|Effect=Ranged, Foe Taunt|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Taunt.png|Power=Dragon's Roar|Level=12 (Brute Only)|Effect=Ranged, Foe Taunt|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana WhirlingSword.png|Power=The Lotus Drops|Level=18|Effect=Point Blank Area of Effect Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal), Foe -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana Disembowel.png|Power=Soaring Dragon|Level=26|Effect=Melee, High Damage (Lethal), Foe Knockup, Foe -Defense|Border=1}}
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=Katana HeadSplitter.png|Power=Golden Dragonfly|Level=32|Effect=Melee, Extreme Damage (Lethal), Foe Knockback, Foe -Defense|Border=0}}
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== Powers ==

The following are powers in the Katana powerset.

=== [[Image:Katana BuildUp.png]] Build Up ===

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your accuracy.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Long}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 6 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 6 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Self +Damage, +Accuracy}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self +Defense (Melee, Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance ToHit Buff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana Taunt.png]] Calling the Wolf ===

Challenges a foe to attack you.  Useful to pull a villain off an ally who finds himself in over his head.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 12 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Ranged}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Taunt}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Enhance Taunt}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Range}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana Parry.png]] Divine Avalanche ===

You can use your katana 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.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge| Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 8 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 8 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self +Defense (Melee, Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Set Defense}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana Slice.png]] Flashing Steel ===

You swing your katana in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes.  This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 2 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 2 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set PBAoE Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana Hack.png]] Gambler's Cut ===

You perform a quick slash with your katana.  This attack is very fast but deals only minor damage.  This attack can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge| Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 1 (scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana HeadSplitter.png]] Golden Dragonfly ===

You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce it's defense.  This attack has an exceptionally good critical hit capability, better than other Katana attacks, that can sometimes deal double damage.  The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.
 
{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Extreme (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 32 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 32 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockback}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana WhirlingSword.png]] The Lotus Drops ===

You perform The Lotus Drops maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range.  This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take moderate damage over time and reduces their defense.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Moderate Damage Over Time (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 18 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 18 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Point Blank Area of Effect Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock Sets|{{Set PBAoE Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana Slash.png]] Sting of the Wasp  ===

You perform a standard attack with your katana.  This attack is slower than [[#Gambler's Cut|Gambler's Cut]], but deals more damage.  Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's defense, making him easier to hit.

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|  Fast}}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 1 (Scrapper)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

=== [[Image:Katana Disembowel.png]] Soaring Dragon ===

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

{{PowerBlock_Start}}
{{PowerBlock_Damage|High (Lethal)}}
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate  }}
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:Archetypeicon_scrapper.png|18px]] 26 (Scrapper)}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|[[Image:V_archetypeicon_brute.png|18px]] 26 (Brute)}}}
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Knockup}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe -Defense}}
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Knockback}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Defense DeBuff}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Accuracy}}}}
{{PowerBlock_Sets|{{Set Melee Damage}}}}
{{PowerBlock_End}}

== See Also ==
* [[Ninja Blade]] for [[Stalker]]s
== External Links ==
* {{NoFuturePowerSet|Game=coh|Power={{PAGENAMEE}}|Archetype=Scrapper|Type=Melee}}

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