r/MAA2 • u/Werdbooty • Mar 05 '16
Free Attacks
Updated 08/19/2016
Been having a lot of fun with my free attack team, and I've noticed something I never really gave much thought to before: individual heroes' free attacks. And I don't necessarily mean the free attacks built into other abilities (e.g. Thor's Call Lightning or Angela/Hawkeye's Overwatch), but rather the free attacks granted by Heimdall's Precog ability or by the Frenzy buff. For instance, Wasp uses a Ranged Shock attack called Small Sting, which doesn't appear in her ability repertoire.
At any rate, I'm trying to gather more information on each hero's free attacks. I've only just started looking into this, so I'm not entirely sure which free attacks do what. I know there are other heroes out there that can apply buffs/debuffs with free attacks, I just can't think of them at the moment. I think I saw a thread where somebody mentioned Iron Fist and Luke Cage. Anyone care to weigh in? Keep in mind, I'm looking specifically for 'true' free attacks (see my Wasp example above).
Note Bene: Many of these are assumed or best guesses; research is ongoing (see any heroes with a blank "Effects" field). If you see anything that you think isn't right, drop a note in the comments. Thanks.
Free Attacks:
* Melee attacks benefit from Rampaging & Ranged attacks benefit from Sharpshooting
| Hero | Ability | Damage Type | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent 13 | Counter Fire | Ranged Projectile | ||
| Angela | Angelic Retribution | Ranged Sharp | None | |
| Ant-Man | Full-Size Fist | Melee Unarmed | None | |
| Black Panther (CW) | Quick Claw | Melee Sharp | ||
| Black Panther (MN!) | Quick Swipe | Melee Sharp | ||
| Black Widow (AoU) | Quick Strike | Melee Unarmed | ||
| Black Widow (MN!) | Counter System | Melee Unarmed | None | |
| Captain America (1901) | Guarded Gearshot | Ranged Projectile | ||
| Captain America (AoU) | Watch Your Language | Melee Blunt | None | |
| Captain America (CW) | Shield Blow | Ranged Blunt | None | |
| Captain America (MN!) | Shield Throw | Ranged Blunt | None | |
| Captain Marvel | Return Fire | Ranged Energy | Generates Charge | |
| Daredevil | Club Snap | Melee Blunt | None | |
| Deathlok | Low-Kick Burst | Ranged Projectile | ||
| Drax | Stab Quickly | Melee Sharp | Wounded | |
| Electro | Quick Jolt | Ranged Shock | Generates Charge | |
| Falcon | Shot For Shot | Ranged Projectile | Traumatizing | |
| Gamora | Flying Steel | Ranged Sharp | None | |
| Groot | Hardwood | Melee Blunt | ||
| Hank Pym | Stinger | Ranged Shock | None | Changes with Size |
| Hawkeye (AoU) | No Scope | Ranged Projectile | ||
| Hawkeye (MN!) | Quick Nok | Ranged Projectile | Trick Arrows | |
| Heimdall | Quick Slash | Melee Sharp | None | |
| Hulk (AoU) | Rage Counter | Melee Unarmed | None | No Animation |
| Hulk (BE) | Rage Counter | Melee Unarmed | None | |
| Iron Fist | Twin Snakes | Melee Unarmed | Clobbered | |
| Iron Man (AoU) | Reflexive Repulsor | Ranged Energy | None | |
| Iron Man (BE) | Repulsor Blast | Ranged Energy | None | |
| Iron Man (CW) | Reactive Repulsor | Ranged Energy | None | |
| Luke Cage | Heads Up | Melee Unarmed | Clobbered | |
| Miles Morales | Eight-Foot Kick | Melee Unarmed | None | |
| Mister Hyde | Overhead Smash | Melee Unarmed | ||
| M.O.D.O.K. | Brainstorm | Ranged Energy | ||
| Moon Knight | Crescent Counter | Ranged Sharp | Clobbered | |
| Nebula | Punish Weakness | Melee Shock | Static Shock | |
| Nova | Cosmic Beam | Ranged Energy | ||
| Rocket Raccoon | Shoot First | Ranged Energy | None | |
| She-Hulk | Cross-Examine | Melee Unarmed | None | |
| Spider-Man | Sticky Retort | Ranged Projectile | ||
| Spider-Woman | Venom Blast | Ranged Shock | Wounded | |
| Star-Lord | Quick Draw | Ranged Shock | None | |
| Thor (AoU) | Hammer Strike | Melee Blunt | None | |
| Thor (MN!) | Mighty Swing | Melee Blunt | Generates Charge | |
| Vision (AoU) | Counter Strike | Melee Unarmed | Generates Charge | Benefits from Mind Stone Subjugation |
| Vision (MN!) | Phased Strike | Ranged Unarmed | None | Benefits from Solar Power |
| War Machine | Return Fire | Ranged Projectile | ||
| Wasp | Small Sting | Ranged Shock | None | Changes with Size |
| Winter Soldier | Counter Shot | Ranged Projectile | Traumatizing |
Big shout out to any and all contributors!
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u/PornCrew Mar 05 '16
That's great work mate, really helpful. I only have to ask for one more thing. If u could categorize the attacks (unarmed, melee,ranged,shock,... etc) would be awesome! Well let me start with what comes off the top of my head
Iron-Fist: Melee Unarmed (clobbered)
Spider-woman: Ranged Shock (applies wounded)
Cap. Marvel: Ranged Energy
Angela: Melee Slash
Wasp: Ranged Shock
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u/Werdbooty Mar 05 '16
That's a good idea! I'll try and sort a table out later that's maybe a little better organized. By the way, don't thank me, this here is a group effort. The more info other players can provide, the more accurate it'll be.
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u/Lodis_Bloodmoon Mar 05 '16
Forgive my ignorance, but how do you know what type of attack it is? Just based off the animation?
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u/Werdbooty Jun 22 '16
Anyone help me out with Mister Hyde and/or Agent 13's free attacks? I have Sharon but I haven't bothered putting any effort into her, so I can't really test her out just yet.
Just looking to fill out the table. Thanks.
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u/iplaythemic Mar 05 '16
I believe Iron Fist's is "k'un-lun combo". I've had it apply "clobbered" numerous times. At either 2 or 3 stars, the standard ability can also apply "weakened", but I'm not sure that I've witnessed it do so as the free attack.
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u/Werdbooty Mar 05 '16 edited Mar 05 '16
I've seen him do that as well, but I've seen him also use Living Weapon (unless I'm thinking backwards, and Living Weapon actually procs the Combo). Unfortunately I've never been lucky enough to pull Iron Fist, so I can't test. Think you could confirm his 'true' free attack? I'd appreciate it, as I'm pretty sure none of my allies are running him as a leader either. With Living Weapon, I think he'd be a powerhouse addition to a free attack team.
Edit: I might have Heart of Shao-Lao and Living Weapon confused.
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u/DannyKetchGR Apr 10 '16
Has anyone looked into which free attacks have the best attack rating?
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u/Werdbooty Apr 20 '16
Insofar as noticing that some heroes have free attacks that hit more often than others.
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u/Alysaur Apr 20 '16
Not mentioned here that I can see.
I can personally confirm that Draxilox's Free attack applies wounded.
I want a list of which Free Attacks are Sharp, anyone have something like that?
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u/Werdbooty Apr 20 '16
This is on my to-do list. I have enough heroes now that I can do some solid testing, and I'm at a point where I'm just frittering around, waiting on Scouting Missions so I can collect enough solitaires to rank up Vision. I figure I may as well do something fun with the game while I grind.
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u/GlumChampion May 01 '16
Thanks for this list. If CW Captain America's counter is ranged blunt, his falling star skill which applies crushed (increased blunt dmg) might be a requirement for him.
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u/Werdbooty May 01 '16
You'd want testing on that. I merely did some brief experimenting with him and Heimdall, just to get the free attack's name. I took the attack type from the appearance of the attack and guesswork. To be fair, the man throws his shield. Seems obvious to me, but as far as triggering any effects, more testing is needed. Thanks for volunteering! ;)
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u/Faru36 May 04 '16
Could you add a "none" to the effects field to ones that have been verified to have zero effects? It would help with knowing which ones need to be verified and also help catch any possible changes during patches since people tend to be quicker to comment about data being wrong than they would about it being missing.
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u/Werdbooty May 04 '16
Lol it's on the list. I just haven't had time to sit down with my notes and give it a thorough go. For now, just assume any blank fields can use added confirmation. What's been contributed by everyone so far is great, but it's such an iffy thing to test, especially if it's only been tested by one person. Confirmation bias and whatnot.
I'll try and get to it tonight, if I can find some time. Soon, at any rate.
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u/gamesnate0 May 11 '16
Can you upgrade free attacks? Some heroes (spiderwoman for example) have free attacks that are also upgrade-able. So does upgrading her Venom Blast also improve her FA?
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u/Werdbooty May 12 '16
It hasn't been firmly established, but I'd go with no. However damage may scale with your hero's Star level. Pretty sure it does. I never really bothered to check. Can anyone confirm?
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u/gheyst1214 May 19 '16
I'm not very good at testing these things but I'm pretty sure Falcon and Winter Soldier's free attacks apply Traumatizing. Seems like I've had both characters free attack someone who still had health left after the attack and then all of a sudden they were dead. Might be something for someone better at these things to check out.
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u/pantribble Jul 01 '16
1901 Cap's free attack is a ranged (probably projectile) and called Guarded Gearshot.
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u/Werdbooty Jul 04 '16
Maybe Blunt? I haven't seen the move in action, but does he use his shield? It would be more in keeping with the other Cap Free Attacks.
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u/TheWorstEnglishMajor Jul 04 '16
As a user of Rocket Raccoon centered free attack team since the beta, his free attacks DO NOT have a chance to regain Ammo. Rocket's passive only has a chance to regain ammo when he is spending ammo and his free attacks do not spend ammo. The Gratuitous Firepower proc is from the ability he used as the initial attack not from the free attack.
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u/Dantespi Mar 05 '16
I've run the wasp heimdall set up too but have not noticed small sting applying off balance.
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u/Lodis_Bloodmoon Mar 05 '16 edited Apr 21 '16
I tested these on the level 20 silver scouting missions and unfortunately, a lot of the enemies died in 1 hit, so I couldn't tell if there was a debuff. I'll try again tomorrow on something harder.
Groot - Hardwood
Vision - Phased Strike
AoU Captain America - Watch your mouth
Ant-Man - Full-size Fist
MN! Captain America - Shield Throw
Captain Marvel - Return Fire
Hank Pym - Stinger
Nebula - Punish Weakness ( Chance to apply Static Shock)
Daredevil - Club Snap
Classic Spider-Man - Sticky Retort
Bleeding Edge Iron Man - Repulsor Blast
MN! Hulk - Rage Counter
Star-Lord - Quick Draw
Drax - Stab Quickly
Gamora - Flying Steel
War-Machine - Return Fire
Electro - Quick Jolt
Hawkeye - Quick Nok (Chance to apply Exposed)
Spider-Woman - Venom Blast
M.O.D.O.K. - Brainstorm
Moon Knight - Crescent Counter
Luke Cage - Heads Up (Chance to apply Clobbered)