Aspect of the elements

raighn

Been playing with an old concept again... a previous incarnation of this concept ended up as my Elemental Summoner Yuki... this time I wanted to go with a more direct route... Aspect is an incarnation of the elements, utilizing the powers of Earth, Fire, Electricity, Wind, Ice, & Water (Force)... Here's what I've got so far...

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Name: Aspect

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Marksman
Level 6: Field Ops Training
Level 9: Command Training
Level 12: Sniper Training
Level 15: Daredevil
Level 18: Investigator
Level 21: Academics

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts (Energy Refraction)
Level 1: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 6: Energy Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Hurricane (Rank 2, Perfect Storm)
Level 14: Stormbringer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Concentration
Level 20: Flashfire (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Thermal Reverberation
Level 26: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
Level 29: Fissure (Rank 2, Reconstruct)
Level 32: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35:
Level 38:

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Electro Flight
Level 35: Blazing Speed

Specializations:
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (2/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (3/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Retribution (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

flowcyto

Looks pretty good for the theme, as getting a full elementalist build in CO isn't that easy. If ya want to be a bit less squishy ya can replace Int SS w/ Con SS. Ya have a bit of redundancy in AoE, but to a degree that's unavoidable if ur wanting to have attacks of all diff elemental types.

raighn

Finally able to play again after a couple months of crashing and errors... and I wanted to try and revisit this build... try and make her build more coherent...

I figure the best option might be to focus less on getting each element into her build and more on solidifying the role of each element and working out what powers could fit that role and best represent that element...

So....

Earth: defensive... perhaps best represented with a passive like Invuln...
Ice: defensive/control... the defensive aspect can be from the same passive...
Water: Utility... force bolts w/energy refraction suits water well... perhaps adding Protection Field later on...
Electricity: Single Target DPS... LA is perfect for this still...
Fire:
Wind:

Fire and Wind both could fill the AoE role.... though Fire would still likely be the best option for energy management via Thermal Reverb + Flashfire...

that said... I'm not sure how to proceed with a rebuild...

flowcyto

Here's one, but using AoPM as it helps w/ energy and for builds w/ many diff powersets like this:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Healthy Mind
Level 9: Boundless Reserves
Level 12: Investigator
Level 15: Acrobat
Level 18: Coordinated
Level 21: Accurate

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Fractal Aegis (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Protection Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Thunderstrike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Flashfire
Level 23: Thermal Reverberation
Level 26: Pyre (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Stone Shroud
Level 32: Typhoon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Palliate (Absolve)

Travel Powers:
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations:
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

Its a lvl 40 retcon build, ofc.

Flashfire + TReverb for extra energy. Pyre for close-up AoE (and procing TR on full-charge). Typhoon for an alpha strike and a long-range AoE. TStrike + LArc for ST dps. Protection Field and Force Bolts for utility and 'water'. Earth's block for defense. The ultimate is mostly there for early tier reqs, although Aegis or Grav Driver would be good picks.

raighn

Not to sold on a few power choices... and honestly not a big fan of Typhoon but I'll certainly give it a shot since Hurricane gets rather dull >.<

PowerHouse   (Link to this build)

Name: Aspect

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Field Ops Training
Level 9: Healthy Mind
Level 12: Investigator
Level 15: Boundless Reserves
Level 18: Amazing Stamina
Level 21: Negotiator

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Fractal Aegis (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Protection Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Thunderstrike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Flashfire
Level 23: Thermal Reverberation
Level 26: Pyre (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 32: Typhoon (Rank 2, Rank 3, Ionic Discharge)
Level 35: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Quicksand (Repulsing Waves)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Electro Flight
Level 35:

Specializations:
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

Switched to Invuln, and opting for Force Shield w/ Force Sheath... colored red Force Shield looks like a nice fire shield (personally don't like the looks of the actual fire shield)... I'm tempted to swap Pyre for Brimstone w/adv...

I will certainly be picking up Aegis on her when she gets high enough for an Ult...

Also considering converting her into a tank build rather than the Hybrid DPS she is currently... If I make her into a tank, which powers would you suggest putting CripC/CS on? And would it be worth it to put CR on Aegis?

flowcyto

Well, LArc is the best option for threat using CripC, and ya can also get CS on top of that when ya naturally use TStrike to renew Negative Ions. Otherwise, it may be worth putting CS also on a non-cd AoE for trash, like Pyre or Quicksand (or Hurricane) here.

May also want to use Con PSS for the tank version of the build.

raighn

Ok... so how's this looking?

PowerHouse   (Link to this build)

Name: Aspect

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Constitution (Primary)
Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Field Ops Training
Level 9: Healthy Mind
Level 12: Investigator
Level 15: Boundless Reserves
Level 18: Amazing Stamina
Level 21: Negotiator

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Fractal Aegis (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Protection Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Thunderstrike (Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenging Strikes)
Level 17: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Crippling Challenge)
Level 20: Flashfire
Level 23: Thermal Reverberation
Level 26: Pyre (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 32: Typhoon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Quicksand (Challenging Strikes)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Electro Flight
Level 35:

Specializations:
Constitution: Unyielding (1/2)
Constitution: Fuel My Fire (3/3)
Constitution: Tough (3/3)
Constitution: Resilient (1/2)
Constitution: Adrenaline Rush (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Constitution Mastery (1/1)

Should I trade Int for either Ego or Dex? Considering swapping for Dex and taking Deflection & Chilled Form...

flowcyto

Int is nice for the cost discount and CDR here, but if ya want Ego w/ Conc or Dex w/ Chilled Form then go ahead. Assuming there's no energy issues with it, the Dex route prob would be the best dps-wise due to the innately higher crit%, but does mean somewhat longer CD timers vs. Int. Up to you, but since it may involve re-gearing I'd prob carry the build over to the PTS to test out energy and such, if ya haven't already.