What would be the best build for a Water wielding Hero?

superalfgorn

Since we do not have a water powerset, and I doubt we will ever see one for a loong time, I was wondering how you could build to fake it.

I thought of the build below, but it does not seem overly inspired. Any ideas, along with suggestions for specific auras for the costume?



PowerHouse   (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Hero
Level 6: Jack of All Trades
Level 9: Field Ops Training
Level 12: Survival Training
Level 15: Command Training
Level 18: Sniper Training
Level 21: Discipline Training

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts (Energy Refraction)
Level 1: Force Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Protection Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Force Geyser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
Level 17: Concentration
Level 20: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Lock N Load

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2)
Level 35:

Specializations:
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
Intelligence: Revitalize (2/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (1/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Locus (2/2)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Initiative (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

flowcyto

That's basically just a Force build; it's a good one, though.

Some other powersets have stuff that could look water-like if recolored: like Sorcery, Infernal SN, Fire (firesnake -> vaporsnake), Celestial, Mentalist, etc. Kinda depends how ya wanna manifest 'water', and/or how far ya wanna suspend ur disbelief.

superalfgorn

Mmh I guess Conflagration might make it rain ...

Yeah, you are right I need to get an idea of what I would like as my approach to water. Honestly I'm thinking something like "mystical" water, but still in the liquid phase, no vapor or ice. Celestial might do (the energy builder for sure, perhaps Palliate).

I'm curious, what is there in sorcery that would fit?

flowcyto

To me, blue-tinted Pillar of Poz, Eld Blast, Hex, and Skarn's all can be watery- in more embellished way w/ the rune effects.

vorshoth

Ice obviously, since it is literally just hard water.

But beyond that, with ice, there's also a few telepathy powers that'd fit in, like Telekinetic Lance, Crushing Wave...

Force Choke works a treat underwater (i.e. in Lemuria) as a 'I am drowning you with water manipulation'.

What else... Hmm. You could probably make a case for the various 'beast' summons, since they all become sharks when underwater. Not really a 'water wielding' power, but it's handy for a water theme.

raighn

I've got a "water" tank who uses a mixture of Force, Mentalist, & Ice to create her "Water Powerset"... TK Assault has a lovely splash effect on the target that makes it seem like your firing off water darts at the target. Ego Sprites is great for a bubble spray sort of attack. Gravity Ripple, Crushing Wave, and TK Wave all work great for various current related attacks. Ice is pretty self explanitory being frozen water afterall, it's not unreasonable that someone who can control water might be capable of freezing it too... And ofcourse Protection Field and Containment Field are obvious choices for water themed shields and holds... of course Containment Field mechanically is a poor choice though...

superalfgorn

1Some nice suggestions! I'm intrigued by the TK powers and the nightmare summons.. I'll think of assembling something