Ratty build update

ealford1985

So much as been added to munitions, I don't even know where to start. This is my current build, not sure how valid it is today. Gear and mods suggestions would be nice too.

Ratty 1.0 - Freeform

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

Talents
Level 1: The Gunslinger (Con: 10, Dex: 10, Ego: 8, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Agile (Dex: 8)
Level 9: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 12: Indomitable (Ego: 8)
Level 15: Wordly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 21: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
Level 6: Burst Shot (Rank 2, Taking Names)
Level 8: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Killer Instinct
Level 17: Masterful Dodge
Level 20: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Lead Tempest (Tread Softly, Maybe I'm Just Better)
Level 26: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 35: Cower
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 30/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Evasion (1/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
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: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

flowcyto

Well, I would normally recommend Rec SS since KI now scales w/ that, but I see ur already geared for some Dex and that may be tough to replace, plus at ur gear level you may not have energy issues anyways (though that's up to you to test).

Some minor tweaks to it (assuming no re-gearing for energy is needed):

Ratty 1.0 - Freeform

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

Talents
Level 1: The Gunslinger (Con: 10, Dex: 10, Ego: 8, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 12: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Wordly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Burst Shot (Rank 2, Taking Names)
Level 6: Killer Instinct
Level 8: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
Level 17: Masterful Dodge
Level 20: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Lead Tempest (Rank 2, Tread Softly)
Level 26: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 32: Ego Surge (Rank 2, Nimble Mind)
Level 35: Cower
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 30/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Brush It Off (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)

I opted for a R3 block if ur doing Cosmic stuff, as you had a good amount of heals as is. You may even be going overboard on the defensive stuff for a non-tank, but perhaps you like having all that cushion. I do notice ur HP could prob be a bit higher, though.. maybe get a bit more Con since you got ES/NM anyways.

ealford1985

How well would some of the new powers effect this build like: Composer, bullet ballet and some of those new munition powers? any suggestions or you think it's better with what I have

Thanks in advance

sterga

If I wanted to make a beefish ranged dps toon, I would go with Targeting Computer and take Ego / Con / Rec. Around 400 ego and everything else in Con. I guess Composure would be OK since you already have some dodge from gear. Knock Resistance might be nice to have as well. Depending on if I needed it, I would focus on cost discount over cooldown reduction.

Frag Grendade can also apply Armor Piercing if you'd like that instead of Burst Shot. Sharp Shooter is just a lamer version of Concentration. Although, with 2gun it won't matter due to applying Furious.

I did make a Bullet Beatdown (bullet ballet now) build and went with Str / Con / Rec Enrage (~400str) build using Unstoppable. I use Burst Shot with double advantages for knock, furry, and pen debuff plus extra energy when I need it from Unstoppable. It's hilariously tanky. I don't think Legion gear is much worse off than Justice, but you wouldn't have the extra stats from the set bonus for more Juggy action. I also use OnSlaught tank gloves most of the time because the shield is nice, but I have Vigilant gloves too if I need them.

I get a nice chunk of HP from gear. Justice defense (~550), OnSlaught defense (~550), and a basic purple HP utility secondary (338). Plus, not needing to bother with my third super stat means dumping more into con. That's if you want more HP.

Most of the time, I use only one power heal and then blow rec on vendor heally patches. Or even the VIP lounge healing devices are nice.

Bullet Hail is a straight reskin of SMG Burst. Pistol Wipe and Rifle Butt are Blunt Strike reskins. Trip Wire is Grapple Gun with extra advantages. Parting Shot is Evasive Maneuvers with bullets. Execution Shot is some silly gangster move that does bonus damage to dying targets. Showdown is a cowboy ultimate. Flamethrower is the Steelhead flamethrower as a player power. Which makes it the best addition to the set. Probably not for your build though. Unless you want to be a pyro instead.​​

baelogventure

Go Ego Prime with-

2/2 Force of Will
2/2 Aggression
1/3 Insight
3/3 Follow Through
2/3 Sixth Sense

Swap Mass Destruction to Focused Strikes in Vindicator.

Replace Lightning Reflexes with Targeting Computer or Composure.

Drop Bionic Shielding for another AO like Lock n' Load or Ice Sheath or something.

jaazaniah1

This is a rat with guns? The name should be Ratty-tat-tat

ealford1985

jaazaniah1 said:

This is a rat with guns? The name should be Ratty-tat-tat

Actually that is my battle cry, "rata-tat-tat and all the punks scatter"

ealford1985

Thanks everyone. I'll look into these suggestions.