A Themed hero based on the Warhammer Witch hunter, and since it's themed, it becomes more interesting when picking powers since they all have to match the theme in one way or another... So no calling down giant lazorbeams from the sky or summoning demons from portals.
This is how she looks.
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http://i.imgur.com/PGNNaZi.jpg[/img]PowerHouse (Link to this build)Name: Inquisitor AdrastiaArchetype: FreeformSuper Stats:Level 6: Dexterity (Primary)Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary)Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)Talents:Level 1: SureshotLevel 6: BrilliantLevel 9: AgileLevel 12: Healthy MindLevel 15: CoordinatedLevel 18: Covert Ops TrainingLevel 21: EnduringPowers:Level 1: Steady ShotLevel 1: Reaper's CaressLevel 6: Way of the WarriorLevel 8: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)Level 11: Conviction (Rank 2)Level 14: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 17: Circle of Ebon WrathLevel 20: Evasive Maneuvers (Sleight of Mind)Level 23: Smoke Bomb (Concussive Escape)Level 26: Divine Renewal (Rank 2, Radiant Renewal)Level 29: Dragon's Bite (Rank 2, Cull the Weak)Level 32: Resurgence (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 35: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2, Imbue With Power)Level 38: Sigils of the Primal Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3, Mystic Transference)Travel Powers:Level 6: Distortion Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 35: TeleportationSpecializations:Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)Dexterity: Quick Reflexes (2/3)Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)Avenger: Can't Touch This (3/3)Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)Avenger: Preemptive Strike (2/3)Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)I'm not entierly sure about WotW since i'm using Quarry with great success on my Munition/Int hero that boosts her dps considerably with max stacks. And since she's pretty squishy with low CON, using 2xAgro drop is a preference for me, especially since EM isn't 100% failsafe.
AoPM works great in combination with Eldrich Shield/Imbued - punishing/smiting enemies trying to hit her. Divine Renewal is basically her calling the gods to res her fallen companions to her sides again. Circle of Ebon Wrath is her way of conjuring powers from her diety to aid in the execution of her enemies in battle.
Sigils of Primal Storm to call down the wrath directly from the gods and punish the heretics.
I picked Dragon's Bite /CtW as a finisher and main dps. Holdout Shot/Stim for those early level heals combined with Conviction, either of these 2 can be changed at 40 to a better option for the build once grinding the levels isn't needed anymore.
The gear will be mostly focused on Int, with the Heroic Defense +Health which should give about +1500HP.
Any thoughts?.
/Edit tried doing a direct link or thumbnail from imgur but couldn't make it work.... /sigh
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Anyways, the build is a bit messy all around. Here's how I'd edit it:
PowerHouse (Link to this build)
Archetype: Freeform
Super Stats:
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)
Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Brilliant
Level 9: Agile
Level 12: Healthy Mind
Level 15: Coordinated
Level 18: Covert Ops Training
Level 21: Enduring
Powers:
Level 1: Rain of Steel
Level 1: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
Level 6: Form of the Tempest
Level 8: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Lightspeed Dash
Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Palliate (Absolve)
Level 32: Sigils of the Primal Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Redemption (Rank 2, Salvation)
Level 38: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Travel Powers:
Level 6: Distortion Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Teleportation
Specializations:
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (2/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Warden Mastery (1/1)
This is assuming that you wanted AoPM + Hybrid role and FotT (which takes a Dex focus, not an Int focus).
Sigils, the lunge, Conviction, and/or Holdout Shot can all be used to trigger MSA.
Main attack rotation here is to buildup Bleeds w/ Reaper's Caress, and then Rupture them w/ Embrace. CoEW is a pretty bad power, imo; the dmg bonus will be greatly diminished for a geared FF, it ties yo to a small area, and it gives you a healing penalty. If ya do want a decent circle power, then CoPD could be nice here, though its def not essential either.
Palliate's Absolve adv is a guaranteed threat wipe (and heal), so I replaced EM/SoM w/ that (though EM is still good, if ya dun mind the random aspect to it). I tried not to change the powers too much otherwise.
- Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
I will most likely change that R3 ESback to Imbue With power just for the theme of it. My biggest conserns is the lack of single pistol abilities that will impact the themed build's "appearence" considerably... after all, a Witch Hunter uses both pistol and sword.
Redemption was clearly a better option since DR had increased DT with modifier, not good on bossfights or rampages.
Palliate is an ability i've always had an issue with since you have to target yourself before using it, otherwise it will throw the ability on the tank if there is one. I've had this happen several times, fighting bosses in Rampages, boss is focused on tank, im' shooting the boss and pop Palliate... which gets redirected to the boss's target = tank = tank loses agro = fail.
The reason why i prefer EM or SB is because they are great at popping before you get agro, i use whem during fights to keep myself as low as possible on the agro-list, and when EM fails, i pop the other which never fails.
Anyway, i will transfer some gold from my hideout and change around some things, and keep updating as i progress. Just got home from my 5 days trip and been looking forward to create this hero - very satisifed with the costume atleast..
If ya want more Pistol attacks then ya could throw in Lead tempest for a large AoE. You'd have to drop another power, though.
- Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
Sofar i've been blitzing through the content and it's been a blast playing this themed character, somewhat technical with keeping MSA active and building bleed on bosses to 5 before using Embrace. I did some required alterations to some abilities since the theme calls for a single sword and not dualwield, and it's a shame that Holdout Shot is a dualpistol animation...
I also changed Palliate to Smokebomb/CE and it has saved me a few times. The healing isn't much to word about, weak in comparrison to other themed builds i have, even with Conviction 2/3.
I'm also indecided about AoPM since that requires my hero to be in Hybridrole, but even without übergear, she's stealing agro alot and ending up tanking in Alerts while leveling up, which is a good indication of her potential.... or it could be that the other heroes just suck.
Currently L28 and preparing to clean up monster island while jumping into "fast" grab-alerts.