DPS Gadgeteering UNTIL

rb74

So after spending so long trying to come up with an UNTIL build that isn't just Munitions or Power Armor, I realized I haven't tried Gadgets for a damage build yet. There's also the on-next-hit powers I haven't tried yet so that's new for me to try. I would even be able to try Orbital Cannon and Strafing Run. Orbital Cannon might be a bit overkill for what's supposed to be an UNTIL soldier but this particular one is a loose screw. There are quite some rough edges with this build to smooth out. So here's what I have so far as a very rough draft:


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

Talents
Level 1: The Scourge (Con: 10, End: 8, Ego: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Wordly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Particle Rifle
Level 1: Pulse Beam Rifle (Rank 2, Finite Improbability Engine)
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Overdrive
Level 14: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Sonic Device (Rank 2, Deafening Dissolution)
Level 20: Orbital Cannon (Rank 2, Anvil of Dawn)
Level 23: Strafing Run (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Energy Shield
Level 29: Smoke Grenade (Escape Artist)
Level 32: Lock N Load
Level 35: Implosion Engine (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Unbreakable
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Energy Slide (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Hoverboard (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (2/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (3/3)
Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
Avenger: Anguish (2/2)
Avenger: Round 'em Up (3/3)
Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

I have no AoEs till level 20 due to the high requirements for those I do have. Also the AoEs I have suffer from long cooldowns. Hopefully trash mobs ain't much of an issue with Pulse Beam Rifle alone. Recovery instead of Endurance here seems to insure in most cases I can not worry about running out of energy. Ego Surge might be the better option here instead of Lock N Load with a tech justification. Does Nanobot Swarm w/ Rejuvenating Injectors make a good self heal? Currently my build lacks one. Smoke Grenade w/ Escape Artist is for a themed threat wipe. I don't know of a good themed AD for an UNTIL not in Power Armor.​​

flowcyto

I wouldn't take Nanobot Swarm if you primarily wanted an extra heal, since its on a long cd for that- that's more of a side benefit to taking it. Could get R2 Resurgence over Unbreakable, though, and still pair that w/ Nanobot Swarm if you wanted the latter's cd reduction. Other option is to just get Conviction or Bionic Shielding, or a special adv heal like Holdout's Stim Pack. And yea, ES/NM is the better AO here. Raking Implosion Engine isn't as important if you want free adv points.

This build could prob work using MSA w/ Int SS instead of OD w/ Rec_End SS, but as is it should function alright (barring the lack of spam-able AoE).

Oh, and I'd prob get R3 of PBR, since some of FIE's random debuffs can increase enemy dmgRes (last I checked).

dakrushmor

l used to have Plasma Beam, together with Warlord Bracer on left arm for my Main (extremely high technology Energy Weapons). It was awesome regardless of what prior to aug 2016. Now l use Raygun Spray - a hacky power, that lacks damage (it's also piercing), most sore is that it's #BUKT with teammates, because they still see BULLETS.

Also if some teammate sees bullets outta gun of mah Main - that means that teammate will fall to hell deeps after death, where all demons will smash and burn their most delicate organs, and then smash/burn, smash/burn, rinse repeat... l'm not 100% sure, but it's possible. l wish l could remove teammates ENTIRELY from my game, l know that will be eventually. Just like silver tinting.

No matter how Raygun Spray is #BUKT but it costs almost no energy, and is totally spammable, yet a bit weak AoE, but AoE's'ren't (yah l did it - word with 3 apostrophes) have to be strong, it's just add cannon. No one's access to that power except my Main though. But l'm pretty set with it now & farming presents w it, although pity a bit Eternal Souls of accidently met mates, which're in aforementioned danger.

dakrushmor

Their Imperial Majesty Empress Elaina Inversonia von Heidi de Nibeashe el Lerella Linda Celia Dimensina the First - The Hacker

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

Talents
Level 1: The Soldier (Dex: 10, Int: 8, Ego: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Particle Rifle
Level 1: Pulse Beam Rifle (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Overdrive
Level 14: Raygun Spray (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Palliate (Absolve)
Level 26: Rebirth
Level 29: Death's Embrace
Level 32: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Mechanical Monstrosity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Unbreakable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Mach Speed (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Energy Swinging

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (2/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
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)

That's what l've on my Main ATM, just replace Plazmabeam to Raygun Spray.