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Redirects / Storm Blast

Direct Strike

Ranged, Energy · Endurance

Enhancement types allowed
Enhance AccuracyEnhance RechargeEnhance RangeEnhance Endurance CostInterruptEnhance DamageRecovery
Enhancement Sets Allowed
Universal Damage SetsBlaster Archetype SetsCorruptor Archetype SetsDefender Archetype SetsEndMod PowersRanged Damage PowersSniper Powers

You channel your storm powers into a direct hit, jolting the enemy with a bolt of lightning that deals Energy damage. The target hit by a direct strike will experience a large amount of endurance drain and may get momentarily stunned if they are within a Storm Cell.

Activation Details

Modes disallowed
Available Level
12
Type
Click
Accuracy
1
Range
80 ft
Cast Time
1.33 sec
Cast Arcanatime
1.584 sec
Root Time
1.33 sec
Animation Time
1.333 sec
Animation Time Before Effect
1.067 sec
Interrupt Time
—
Activate Period
0 sec
Recharge Time
12 sec
Endurance Cost
14.352 endurance
Attack Types
Ranged, Energy
Effect Area
Single Target
Radius
—
Arc
—
Max Targets Hit
0
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": "\"Direct_Strike_Quick\"",
  "DisplayName": "\"6CRF7M4RV77YWEBJNCZ4AD6SSA\"",
  "ModesDisallowed": "kDisable_All",
  "Type": "kClick",
  "Accuracy": "1",
  "AttackTypes": "kRanged_Attack, kEnergy_Attack",
  "EntsAffected": "kFoe",
  "EntsAutoHit": "kNone",
  "Target": "kFoe",
  "Range": "80",
  "EnduranceCost": "14.352",
  "TimeToActivate": "1.33",
  "TimeToRoot": "1.33",
  "RechargeTime": "12",
  "EffectArea": "kCharacter",
  "BoostsAllowed": "kAccuracy_Boost, kRecharge_Boost, kRange_Boost, kEnduranceDiscount_Boost, kInterrupt_Boost, kDamage_Boost, kRecovery_Boost",
  "VisualFX": "\"menu\\Powers\\AnimFX\\PlayerPowers\\Redirects_StormBlast_LightningStrike_Quick.PFX\"",
  "include": "menu\\Powers\\AnimFX\\PlayerPowers\\Redirects_StormBlast_LightningStrike_Quick.PFX",
  "DisplayShortHelp": "\"KAR6MPNK4JFNYSBBF8XS75QMJZ\"",
  "DisplayHelp": "\"MEQQ2H7FSHHWYRCYCAQAE8GLHA\"",
  "IconName": "\"StormBlast_DirectStrike.tga\""
}

Created / redirected powers

Effects (11)

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.

Activation Effects

PvP or PvEDefianceTagged effect100% chance

Requirementarch source> Class_Blaster eq

  • EffectStacks per casterSmashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy, Psionic, Toxic · StrengthMagnitude expression: .066 activatetime power.base> * areafactor power.base> / · Duration expression: activatetime power.base> 7.5 +Ignores enhancements and other boostsIgnores resistanceDoes not scale with enemy level
PvP or PvEIncreaseStormStrengthTagged effect40% chance

RequirementkLightningCat5 source.Mode? !

PvP or PvEActivation100% chance
Effect 1 · EnduranceStacks per casterPvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Endurance
Effect
Cur
Scale
-0.1
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_EndDrain"
Target
Target
Flags
PvEOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvEOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEndurance",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_EndDrain\"",
  "Scale": "-0.1000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 2 · EnergyStacks per casterPvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Energy
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.28
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Damage"
Target
Target
Flags
PvEOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvEOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEnergy",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Type": "kExpression",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Damage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2800",
  "MagnitudeExpr": "cur.kToHit source> 0.75 - 0.22 / -1.0 1.0 minmax 0.210526316 * 1 + @StdResult *",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 3 · EnergyStacks per casterPvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Energy
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.28
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_InherentDamage"
Target
Target
Flags
PvEOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvEOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEnergy",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Type": "kExpression",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_InherentDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2800",
  "MagnitudeExpr": "cur.kToHit source> 0.75 - 0.22 / -1.0 1.0 minmax 0.210526316 * 1 + @StdResult *",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 4 · EnergyStacks per casterPvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Energy
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.28
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_InherentDamage"
Target
Target
Flags
PvEOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvEOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEnergy",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Type": "kExpression",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_InherentDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.2800",
  "MagnitudeExpr": "cur.kToHit source> 0.75 - 0.22 / -1.0 1.0 minmax 0.210526316 * 1 + @StdResult *",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "TickChance": "0.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 5 · StunnedStacks per casterPvEStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Stunned
Effect
Cur
Scale
5
Magnitude
3.0000
Table
"Ranged_Stun"
Target
Target
Flags
PvEOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvEOnly",
  "Attrib": "kStunned",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Type": "kDuration",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Stun\"",
  "Scale": "5.0000",
  "Magnitude": "3.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 6 · EnergyStacks per casterPvPStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Energy
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.0489
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Flags
PvPOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvPOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEnergy",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.0489",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 7 · EnduranceStacks per casterPvPStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Endurance
Effect
Absolute
Scale
-2
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_EndDrain"
Target
Target
Flags
PvPOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvPOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEndurance",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_EndDrain\"",
  "Scale": "-2.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 8 · EnergyStacks per casterPvPStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Energy
Effect
Absolute
Scale
2.0489
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPDamage"
Target
Target
Flags
PvPOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvPOnly",
  "Attrib": "kEnergy",
  "Aspect": "kAbs",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPDamage\"",
  "Scale": "2.0489",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack"
}
Effect 9 · StunnedStacks per casterPvPStacks with existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Stunned
Effect
Cur
Scale
1
Magnitude
3.0000
Table
"Ranged_PvPMez"
Target
Target
Flags
PvPOnly
Raw effect fields
{
  "Flags": "PvPOnly",
  "Attrib": "kStunned",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Type": "kDuration",
  "Target": "kTarget",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_PvPMez\"",
  "Scale": "1.0000",
  "Magnitude": "3.0000",
  "StackType": "kStack",
  "Suppress": [
    "Stunned 15 WhenInactive",
    "Immobilized 15 WhenInactive",
    "Held 15 WhenInactive",
    "Sleep 15 WhenInactive",
    "Terrorized 15 WhenInactive"
  ]
}
Effect 10 · RangeStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effectIgnores enhancements and other boostsIgnores resistanceDoes not scale with enemy level

arch source> Class_Blaster eq

Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
Range
Effect
Strength
Scale
0.5
Magnitude
1.0000
Table
"Ranged_Ones"
Target
Self
Duration
10 sec
Flags
IgnoreStrength IgnoreResistance IgnoreCombatMods
Raw effect fields
{
  "Requires": "arch source> Class_Blaster eq",
  "Flags": "IgnoreStrength IgnoreResistance IgnoreCombatMods",
  "Attrib": "kRange",
  "Aspect": "kStr",
  "Target": "kSelf",
  "Table": "\"Ranged_Ones\"",
  "Scale": "0.5000",
  "Duration": "10.0000",
  "Magnitude": "1.0000",
  "StackType": "kReplace"
}
Effect 11 · GrantPowerStacks per casterPvP or PvEReplaces existing effect
Resolved effect
— (select an archetype)
Attribute
GrantPower
Effect
Cur
Table
"Melee_Ones"
Target
CastersOwnerAndAllPets
Chance
25%
Parameters
Power
Raw effect fields
{
  "Tag": "\"StormBrewing\"",
  "Chance": "0.2500",
  "Attrib": "kGrantPower",
  "Aspect": "kCur",
  "Target": "kCastersOwnerAndAllPets",
  "Table": "\"Melee_Ones\"",
  "DelayedRequires": "Redirects.Storm_Blast.StormCell_Tempest target.ownPower?",
  "StackType": "kReplace",
  "Params": {
    "Power": {
      "Power": "Redirects.Storm_Blast.StormCell_WindSpeed"
    }
  }
}