Psychic Hybrid versatile build

rb74

By the time I get to play with my builds from my previous threads, so many days have passed that I don't want to bump with a "thank you" reply. Anyway...

The two major themes of this build is to use the Mentalist framework powers as much as possible and to have a multi role build. I want to do a bit of everything with this toon. Psychic powers appear to be very diverse in their roles aside from technology and magic. I have a habit of only looking at one possible way that powers my work together and end up missing more effective ways. What is probably crazy is that I would to be able to switch to all roles and not just stick with Hybrid. I understand that this is a jack of all trades route and that I wouldn't be super great at any of the specific roles. For example, I might be able to pull of an off tank at best.

The struggle between theme and actually being useful is still very annoying, at least without making the theme itself be min-max. I much rather avoid that. Anyway, here's my first pass of this build...

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
Level 15: Presence (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Mind
Level 6: Ascetic
Level 9: Shrug It Off
Level 12: Showmanship
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Wordly
Level 21: Lasting Impression

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Darts
Level 1: Ego Weaponry (Rank 2, Siphoning Strikes)
Level 6: Ego Reverberation
Level 8: Congress of Selves (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Mental Discipline (Id Blades)
Level 14: Telekinetic Burst (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Psionic Healing (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Ego Storm (Malevolent Manifestation)
Level 23: Resurrection Serum
Level 26: Ego Blade Frenzy (Rank 2, Unnerving Rage)
Level 29: Telekinetic Shield (Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 32: Ego Sprites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 38: Unbreakable (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Power Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Teleportation

Specializations:
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Sentry: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Sentry: Precise (3/3)
Sentry: Sentry Aura (3/3)
Sentry: Persevere (1/2)
Mastery: Sentry Mastery (1/1)

In theory melee attacks in this framework scale in extra damage from EGO so I shouldn't need STR which was one of my big worries. Ego Weaponry w/ Siphoning Strikes seems to aid with surviving a bit better. Congress of Selves is the only slotted passive I know that works across all roles. The attacks I've picked are AoE, cover both melee and ranged, and has a chance of applying Ego Leech to trigger the energy unlock. I don't have Telekinesis on here because although it looks fun, it probably won't be very useful in practice, despite the theme boost. At least Ego Surge fully fits the theme on this toon.

So in the Powerhouse battle station, I felt more like a mess in all roles instead of okay. I like the idea of being able to switch to any specific role, but that will probably have to remain a dream if I can't make it work. The Hybrid role in itself can work well enough? One last issue is maintaining energy. I'll probably have to gear for that won't I? I plan on leveling with heirloom gear.​​

flowcyto

If ur sticking to Hybrid role only, then the best way to be versatile is to just use AoPM. On the inverse of that, CoS can indeed be used in all roles. Its two diff approaches to 'hybrid' playing: being versatile vs. role swapping as a micro-specialist. Hybrid can also simply refer to mixing melee and ranged playstyle into one build, regardless of the 'Trinity' role.

Since there's many ways to mix the Mentalist powers, I'd like to know what sort of 'hybrid' ur aiming for here first.

rb74

I'll like to try role swapping as a micro-specialist. At least CoS means I can keep the same slotted passive throughout. I'll save the Hybrid only role build for another toon.​​

flowcyto

Okay, here's how I'd prob make a CoS Mentalist, though still mainly melee or close-range focused:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Archetype: Freeform

Super Stats:
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Presence (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents:
Level 1: The Scourge
Level 6: Ascetic
Level 9: Shrug It Off
Level 12: Showmanship
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Wordly
Level 21: Lasting Impression

Powers:
Level 1: Psi Lash
Level 1: Ego Weaponry (Rank 2, Siphoning Strikes)
Level 6: Ego Reverberation
Level 8: Ego Sprites (Rank 2, Slave Mentality)
Level 11: Congress of Selves (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Psionic Healing (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Mental Discipline (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Telekinetic Maelstrom (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Ego Blade Annihilation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Ego Blade Dash
Level 32: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 35: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 38: Resurrection Serum

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Flight

Specializations:
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
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 (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

Gears mostly for Ego and Con here. Doesn't seek out tanking, but can off-tank as long as its w/in melee range. Doesn't outright replace a healer, but can heal/revive allies in a pinch. Does a bit of AoE control w/ TK Malestrom (or Ego Storm) as well.