Looking for an up-to-date and optimal Power Armor build, please. :)

synfoola

Hi, all.

Thanks to the Anniversary Event + Flowcyto's builds, I got both of the FF slots I had to 40 and couldn't resist subbing again. My PA toon was leveling waaay back in the day on one of Pulseweaves builds and I'm looking for an optimal update after all of the changes in the past, oh, few years. LOL

I'm not really worried about theme other than using force bolts as an energy builder...just looking for a great balance of damage and resilience for alerts and eventually end game stuff. Thanks in advance.

flowcyto

PA's basic playstyles haven't really changed much, imo. Here's a PA build that uses a defensive passive + Hybrid role to be pretty tanky, but also uses all 3 slots to have good dps for a Hybrid:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Healthy Mind
Level 9: Quick Recovery
Level 12: Negotiator
Level 15: Acrobat
Level 18: Coordinated
Level 21: Impresario

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Tactical Missiles (Rank 2, Blast Radius)
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Mini Gun (Rank 2, U-238 Rounds, Infrared Guidance System)
Level 14: Overdrive
Level 17: Micro Munitions (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Phalanx Defense System)
Level 29: Energy Wave (Reverse Polarity)
Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 35:
Level 38:

Travel Powers:
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations:
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
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 (2/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

Ofc, you can change the passive, role, and/or SS's to focus more or less on survival vs. dps. Last 2 power slots can be w/e. Gears mostly for Int and Con for this version (though some Dex is good for the crit%).

synfoola

Thanks, Flow. This is just what I was looking for.

I'm sure you've heard this more than a few times, but thank you for all the effort you put into posting builds for us returning players, current players, and newbies. If it wasn't for your builds, I would've thrown up my hands upon returning last week, uninstalled, and gone back to STO. Now, I'm subbed again for the first time in years. In fact, just a couple of days ago, someone in my CoX channel said that he wished that there was a Zen Donation button just because of your help. lol

Again, thank you for all your contributions. They're appreciated and help make it much easier to give the game a(nother) try.

flowcyto

np, and thanks for the kind words 8)

synfoola

Finally got some time to play this toon and the build has been great. Almost TOO tanky with Invuln, so I threw it into a Hybrid build slot for later and replaced it with Kinetic Manipulation in a Ranged build slot since she's basically an all-ranged 'War Machine' build with crushing dmg weapons.

I fiddled around a bit with CoAP and, even though it looks ridiculous with this toon, the endless amount of blue IS pretty tempting from a laziness standpoint. lol Thanks again, Flow.

flowcyto

For a dps focus, I'd prob go w/ Targeting Comp or Quarry (if using Int) for Ranged PA. Ofc, if you stick to Hybrid ya can always pick up AoPM instead.

riltmos

Whoops, it quote instead of edit, my bad.

riltmos

riltmos said:

I'd use something like this.

PowerHouse   (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: Energized
Level 6: Boundless Reserves
Level 9: Investigator
Level 12: Healthy Mind
Level 15: Amazing Stamina
Level 18: Negotiator
Level 21: Quick Recovery

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Tactical Missiles (Rank 2, Blast Radius)
Level 6: Mini Gun (Rank 2, U-238 Rounds, Infrared Guidance System)
Level 8: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Phalanx Defense System)
Level 11: Overdrive
Level 14: Concentration
Level 17: Plasma Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Micro Munitions (Rank 2, Alpha Strike)
Level 23: Circle of Arcane Power (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Ice Sheath
Level 32: Masterful Dodge
Level 35: Palliate (Absolve)
Level 38: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

It's not a very mobile build as it mostly requires on staying on the circle to fuel the ridiculous energy cost of having Mini Gun, Micro Munitions, and Plasma Beam running. But it has an enormous DPS, higher than what a soldier AT can put out once you get the hang of it. And tactical missiles is good for when you need to stay at 100 range, or need to move around a bit. I bring this build to Cosmics and it does pretty well...Just be careful with palliate if you decide to use it on someone.

synfoola

Had a vid card issue...1070 incoming. lol Back to read the responses and wanted to thank you both.