Mercenaries is one of the powersets. It is a Mastermind primary power set.
Despite their reputations, Mercenaries are extremely loyal dedicated soldiers. They are the best at what they do, and they always follow orders, exactly what a Mastermind needs. Mercenaries typically use conventional weapons and all Mercenaries have body armor that gives them resistance to smashing and lethal damage and their training makes them resistant to confusion and placate.
Power Table[]
Mastermind[]
The Mercenaries powerset is available as a primary set for Masterminds. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:
Quickly fires a Burst of rounds at a single target at very long range. Damage is average, but the fire rate is fast. Can also reduce the target's defense.
Damage
Moderate damage over time
Recharge
Fast
Minimum Level
1 (Mastermind)
Effects
Ranged
Foe -Defense
Enhancements
-
-
Commando[]
Enlists one highly trained Commando. The Commando is a seasoned professional who favors heavy assault weapons. He is simply a one man army that can leave a wake of destruction in his path. In addition to the standard Soldier resistance, the Commando's experience also makes him resistant to Fear and his rugged advanced training makes him slightly resistant to Fire, Cold, and Toxic damage. You may only have 1 Commando under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon another Commando the power will fail.
Equip your Mercenary Henchmen with more advanced munitions and weaponry. This power permanently bestows new weapons and abilities to one Mercenary Henchman. The powers gained are unique and dependant upon the target Mercenary Henchman. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only equip any given Mercenary Henchman once.
Launches a Grenade at long range from beneath the barrel of your Assault Rifle. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.
Damage
Moderate Lethal/Smashing
Recharge
Slow
Minimum Level
8 (Mastermind)
Effects
Ranged Targeted area of effect
Foe Knockback
Enhancements
-
-
Serum[]
You can use a special Serum to turn one mercenary into a virtually unstoppable killing machine for a short time. Once the Mercenary is injected with this Serum, his Damage, Accuracy, Endurance Recovery, and Damage Resistance to all damage except Psionics, will be greatly increased. The target Mercenary will also be virtually immune to controlling effects including Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, and Knockback. After the Serum wears off, the Mercenary will be exhausted and drained of all Endurance for a while.
Recharge
Very Long
Minimum Level
18 (Mastermind)
Effects
Buff Mercenary
+Damage
+Resistance
+Accuracy
+Recovery
Enhancements
-
-
Slug[]
Fires a single Slug at a targeted foe. Firing a single Slug is slower than firing a Burst, but deals more damage, is longer range, and can knock down foes.
Damage
High Lethal
Recharge
Moderate
Minimum Level
2 (Mastermind)
Effects
Ranged
Foe Knockback
Enhancements
-
-
Soldiers[]
Calls forth one to three Mercenary Soldiers (the second is available at level six, the third at level eighteen) to do your bidding. The third Soldier you gain will be a Medic. All soldiers use Sub Machine Guns, but these can be upgraded. You may only have 3 Soldiers under your control at any give time. If you attempt to call Soldiers, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have three, the power will fail.
Recharge
Very Long
Minimum Level
1 (Mastermind)
Effects
Summon Soldiers
Soldier
Level 1 and 6 pets are Soldiers
Basic Powers
Brawl (Smashing)
Advanced SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
Equip Powers
Advanced SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Heavy Burst (Lethal)
Upgrade Powers
Auto Fire (Extreme DoT)
Burst (Lethal)
Medic
Level 18 pet is a Medic
Basic Powers
Brawl (Smashing)
SMG Burst (Moderate DoT)
MedKit (Heal)
Equip Powers
SMG Heavy Burst (Heavy DoT)
Upgrade Powers
Stimulant (Resist Effects)
Frag Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Enhancements
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Heal
Enhance Defense Debuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy
Spec Ops[]
You can enlist one to two highly skilled Spec Ops Mercenaries (the second is available at level twenty-four). Spec Ops weapons are highly accurate and long ranged, and they are adept in many different tactical weapons. Like all Henchmen, Spec Ops can be eqipped with even deadlier munitions. You may only have 2 Spec Ops under your control at any given time. If you attempt to summon more Spec Ops, you can only replace the ones you have lost in battle. If you already have two, the power will fail.
Permanently Upgrade the most advanced tactical weapons and gears to one Mercenary Henchman. The Tactucally Upgraded Mercenary will gain powers, weapons, and munitions. The powers gained are unique and dependent upon the target Mercenary Henchman that is Upgraded. This power only works on your Mercenary Henchmen and you can only Tactically Upgrade any given Mercenary Henchman once.
It is a known issue that when fully upgraded (with Tactical Upgrade), if you order the Commando and Spec Ops to attack from very long range, they will all repeatedly use their long range, long recharge time powers (sniper shot for Spec Ops, LRM for Commando) but will not close range to use any other powers. You must force them to move to closer range to get them to use the remainder of their attacks.
Burst[]
1 (Mastermind)
Brawl (Moderate (Smashing))
Burst (Moderate DoT, -Def)
Slug (Heavy Damage, Knockback)
Buckshot (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Full Auto (Superior DoT)
M30 Grenade (Moderate Damage, Knockback)
Flamethrower (Extreme DoT)
LRM Rocket Launcher (Superior Damage, Knockback)
Reduce Endurance Cost
Enhance Knockback Distance
Enhance Defense Debuff
Enhance Damage
Enhance Accuracy
Flash Bang (Disorient -Acc)
Enhance Range
Increase Attack Rate
MedKit (Heal)
Stimulant (Resist Effects)
Enhance Heal
Web Grenade (Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly)
SCAR Snipe (?Heavy Damage)
Tear Gas (Hold/Immob? -Damage)
Stealth (Stealth +Defense)
Enhance Hold Duration
Enhance Disorient Duration
Enhance Immobilization Duration
Enhance ToHit Debuff
