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Blaster Ranged / Dual Pistols

Piercing Rounds

AOE, Lethal · Lethal

Enhancement types allowed
Enhance AccuracyEnhance RechargeEnhance RangeEnhance Endurance CostEnhance DamageEnhance Slow
Enhancement Sets Allowed
Ranged AoE Damage SetsSlow Movement SetsUniversal Damage SetsBlaster Archetype Sets

You fire your pistols with deadly precision in a very narrow cone, piercing up to three enemies. Piercing Rounds deals Superior lethal damage and reduces targets' Damage Resistance for a short time.

Changing your ammo type with the 'Swap Ammo' power will change your secondary damage from lethal to cold, fire or toxic, and a secondary effect will be included in this attack:

*A minor attack speed and movement speed debuff if 'Cryo Ammo' is loaded.
*A minor damage over time effect if 'Incendiary Ammo' is loaded.
*A -damage effect if 'Chemical Ammo' is loaded.

Damage: High.
Recharge: Slow.

Activation Details

Modes disallowed
Available Level
22
Type
Click
Accuracy
1.1
Range
80 ft
Cast Time
2.5 sec
Cast Arcanatime
2.64 sec
Root Time
2.5 sec
Animation Time
2.5 sec
Animation Time Before Effect
1.667 sec
Interrupt Time
—
Activate Period
0 sec
Recharge Time
15 sec
Endurance Cost
14.352 endurance
Attack Types
Area$1 Lethal
Effect Area
Cone
Radius
80 ft
Arc
5
Max Targets Hit
3
Cast When
AliveOnly
Near Ground
—
Entities Affected
Foe (Alive)
Entities Autohit
—
Target
Foe (Alive)
Target Requires
—
Modes Required
Modes Disallowed
Disable All
Strengths Disallowed
Ignore Strength
—
Raw source fields
{
  "Name": "\"Piercing_Rounds\"",
  "DisplayName": "\"P1233880528\"",
  "ModesDisallowed": "kDisable_All",
  "Type": "kClick",
  "Accuracy": "1.1",
  "AttackTypes": "kAOE_Attack, kLethal_Attack",
  "EntsAffected": "kFoe",
  "EntsAutoHit": "kNone",
  "Target": "kFoe",
  "Range": "80",
  "EnduranceCost": "14.352",
  "TimeToActivate": "2.5",
  "TimeToRoot": "2.5",
  "RechargeTime": "15",
  "EffectArea": "kCone",
  "Radius": "80",
  "Arc": "5",
  "BoostsAllowed": "kAccuracy_Boost, kRecharge_Boost, kRange_Boost, kEnduranceDiscount_Boost, kDamage_Boost, kSlow_Boost",
  "HighlightEval": "kPiercing Mode? !",
  "HighlightRing": "139 155 102 255",
  "VisualFX": "\"menu\\Powers\\AnimFX\\DualPistols_PiercingRounds.pfx\"",
  "include": "menu\\Powers\\AnimFX\\DualPistols_PiercingRounds.pfx",
  "DisplayShortHelp": "\"XBHLVCNZKKN5WBCZUS6N3CP49W\"",
  "DisplayHelp": "\"WNXHJLQH2QAFY9CC4VCA7TSR9Z\"",
  "IconName": "\"DualPistols_PiercingRounds.tga\"",
  "MaxTargetsHit": "3",
  "DisplayTargetShortHelp": "\"P2211841663\"",
  "DisplayTargetHelp": "\"P1210405978\""
}

Effects (19)

Player character
Target enemy

Choose a player archetype to resolve effects. Enemy level 50.

Damage estimates are before enemy resistance and assume the attack hits. Mez duration is before target-specific mez resistance; rank settings show protection thresholds. Damage over time totals use listed duration, initial delay, tick interval, and per-tick chance.

Effect 1 · LethalStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Lethal
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.3
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Damage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kLethal",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Damage\"",
  "Scale": "2.3000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 2 · FireStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Fire
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.3
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Damage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kFire",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Damage\"",
  "Scale": "2.3000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 3 · FireStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Fire
Effect
Absolute
Scale
0.169
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Damage"
Target
Target
Duration
2.1 sec
Period
1 sec
Delay
0.5 sec
Flags
CancelOnMiss
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kFire",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Damage\"",
  "Scale": "0.1690",
  "Duration": "2.1000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "Delay": "0.5000",
  "Period": "1.0000",
  "TickChance": "0.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack",
  "Flags": "CancelOnMiss"
}
Effect 4 · ColdStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Cold
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.3
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Damage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kCold",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Damage\"",
  "Scale": "2.3000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 5 · SpeedRunning, SpeedFlying, SpeedJumpingStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
SpeedRunning, SpeedFlying, SpeedJumping
Effect
Cur
Scale
0.15
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Slow"
Target
Target
Duration
8 sec
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kSpeedRunning kSpeedFlying kSpeedJumping",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Slow\"",
  "Scale": "0.1500",
  "Duration": "8.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 6 · JumpHeight, RechargeTimeStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boosts
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
JumpHeight, RechargeTime
Effect
Strength
Scale
0.15
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Slow"
Target
Target
Duration
8 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kJumpHeight kRechargeTime",
  "Aspect": "kStr",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Slow\"",
  "Scale": "0.1500",
  "Duration": "8.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength"
}
Effect 7 · ToxicStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Toxic
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.3
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Damage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kToxic",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Damage\"",
  "Scale": "2.3000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 8 · Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, ToxicStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boosts
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, Toxic
Effect
Strength
Scale
1
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Debuff_Dam"
Target
Target
Duration
6 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kSmashing kLethal kFire kCold kEnergy kNegative_Energy kPsionic kToxic",
  "Aspect": "kStr",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Debuff_Dam\"",
  "Scale": "1.0000",
  "Duration": "6.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kReplace",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength"
}
Effect 9 · LethalStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Lethal
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.2907
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kLethal",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2907",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 10 · FireStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Fire
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.2907
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kFire",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2907",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 11 · FireStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Fire
Effect
Absolute
Scale
0.1375
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Duration
2.1 sec
Period
1 sec
Delay
0.5 sec
Flags
CancelOnMiss
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kFire",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "0.1375",
  "Duration": "2.1000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "Delay": "0.5000",
  "Period": "1.0000",
  "TickChance": "0.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack",
  "Flags": "CancelOnMiss"
}
Effect 12 · ColdStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Cold
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.2907
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kCold",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2907",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 13 · SpeedRunning, SpeedFlying, SpeedJumpingStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
SpeedRunning, SpeedFlying, SpeedJumping
Effect
Cur
Scale
0.15
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Slow"
Target
Target
Duration
8 sec
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kSpeedRunning kSpeedFlying kSpeedJumping",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Slow\"",
  "Scale": "0.1500",
  "Duration": "8.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 14 · JumpHeight, RechargeTimeStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boosts
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
JumpHeight, RechargeTime
Effect
Strength
Scale
0.15
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Slow"
Target
Target
Duration
8 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kJumpHeight kRechargeTime",
  "Aspect": "kStr",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Slow\"",
  "Scale": "0.1500",
  "Duration": "8.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength"
}
Effect 15 · ToxicStacks per casterPvP or PvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Toxic
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.2907
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kToxic",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2907",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 16 · Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, ToxicStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boosts
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, Toxic
Effect
Strength
Scale
1
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Debuff_Dam"
Target
Target
Duration
6 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kSmashing kLethal kFire kCold kEnergy kNegative_Energy kPsionic kToxic",
  "Aspect": "kStr",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Debuff_Dam\"",
  "Scale": "1.0000",
  "Duration": "6.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kReplace",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength"
}
Effect 17 · Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, ToxicStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boosts
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, Toxic
Effect
Res
Scale
-2
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Res_Dmg"
Target
Target
Duration
15 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kSmashing kLethal kFire kCold kEnergy kNegative_Energy kPsionic kToxic",
  "Aspect": "kRes",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Res_Dmg\"",
  "Scale": "-2.0000",
  "Duration": "15.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kReplace",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength"
}
Effect 18 · SetModeStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boostsIgnores resistanceDoes not scale with enemy level
Attribute
SetMode
Effect
Cur
Scale
1
Magnitude
Piercing
Table
"Ranged_Ones"
Target
Self
Duration
13 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength IgnoreResistance IgnoreCombatMods
Raw effect fields
{
  "Attrib": "kSetMode",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Type": "kConstant",
  "Target": "kSelf",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Ones\"",
  "Scale": "1.0000",
  "Duration": "13.0000",
  "Magnitude": "kPiercing",
  "StackType": "kReplace",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength IgnoreResistance IgnoreCombatMods"
}
Effect 19 · Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, ToxicStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boostsIgnores resistanceDoes not scale with enemy level
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, Toxic
Effect
Strength
Table
"Ranged_Ones"
Target
Self
Flags
IgnoreStrength IgnoreResistance IgnoreCombatMods
Raw effect fields
{
  "Tag": "\"Defiance\"",
  "Attrib": "kSmashing kLethal kFire kCold kEnergy kNegative_Energy kPsionic kToxic",
  "Aspect": "kStr",
  "Type": "kExpression",
  "Target": "kCaster",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Ones\"",
  "MagnitudeExpr": ".066 activatetime power.base> * areafactor power.base> /",
  "DurationExpr": "activatetime power.base> 7.5 +",
  "StackType": "kReplace",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength IgnoreResistance IgnoreCombatMods"
}