sorcery DPS help

xmarik69x

so, I took a break from CO as I was getting burned out, was told by someone from my SG that Sorcery had a make over and am looking for a new build, has to be thematic she's kind of a dark hero that skirts on being close to villain at times, at current she's only lvl 20 so looking for both a leveling and final build

thnx

flowcyto

I'll put out a more generalized/versatile build that uses AoPM and can also be taken for leveling. Can always tweak it depending on how much you want to focus on dps vs. debuffing/buffing vs. healing vs. survival vs. CC. The new Sorc can do potentially many things pretty well now, but you may want to choose what to prioritize:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform

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

Talents
Level 1: The Glacier (Con: 10, End: 10, Dex: 8, Int: 10)
Level 6: Covert Ops Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Con: 3, Int: 3)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 15: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
Level 1: Eldritch Blast (Rank 2, Blinding Light)
Level 6: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Conjuring
Level 14: Skarn's Bane (Rank 2, Tranced)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Hex of Suffering (Rune of Lethargy)
Level 23: Soul Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Pillar of Poz (Rank 2, Dilemma)
Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 35: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 32/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Battle of Wits (2/3)
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)

This version gears mostly for Int and Con.

xmarik69x

she's not interested in healing, other than a self heal, with CON as SS only having resurgence and conviction as her only heals, she's more DPS and no support so blinding light wouldn't be something she'd really use

also, since you didn't put any of them in, I'm guess all the new sorcery powers are garbage, since you only used older power

flowcyto

xmarik69x said:

she's not interested in healing, other than a self heal, with CON as SS only having resurgence and conviction as her only heals, she's more DPS and no support so blinding light wouldn't be something she'd really use

also, since you didn't put any of them in, I'm guess all the new sorcery powers are garbage, since you only used older power

Sorcery was more than just new powers- it also re-vamped some old powers. Also, Soul Beam is in there, and that's new. And nah, the new Sorc isn't garbage at all. But if you want a dps Sorc and to try some more new powers, we can do that:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform

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

Talents
Level 1: The Glacier (Con: 10, End: 10, Dex: 8, Int: 10)
Level 6: Covert Ops Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Con: 3, Int: 3)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 15: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
Level 1: Eldritch Blast (Rank 2, Bad Luck)
Level 6: Enchanter (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Conjuring
Level 14: Star Barrage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Hex of Suffering (Rank 2, Rune of Lethargy)
Level 23: Soul Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 32: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
Level 35: Magician's Dust
Level 38: Crashing Incantation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Power Swell (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Dexterity: Expose Weakness (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: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

Here's one way to do it (among many)- trying to throw in more 'new' stuff. Uses Dex PSS for its spec benefits and Dex Mastery (which means you'd skip severity rating on gear once you had it), but still focuses gearing for Int and Con. INT/Dex/Con can also be good for the SS setup (though w/o Dex Mastery you'd want severity rating on gear).