Insect Themed Build

ealford1985

I am looking for an insect themed build. I am having issues even picking the powers category. I was thinking the infernal set, but I do have electric flight and dig...The concept of this build that he is like Hank Pym where he has several different bug themed costumes. So I was thinking a "ZAP!" style...and poison and paralyze. Here are images of the looks, infernal seems to work because he does have chains on his stingers.

Wasp

Dragonfly

Ant

Mantis

Yellowjacket

flowcyto

Nice costumes! If you want an Infernal build..

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.2.3-24

Super Stats
Level 6: Ego (Primary)
Level 10: Endurance (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: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Wordly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Infernal Bolts
Level 1: Infernal Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Mephitic
Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Venomous Breath (Rank 2, Paralytic Bile)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Will-o'-the-Wisp (Guide, Ghost Fire)
Level 23: Defile (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Crippling Coils (Rank 2, Light Everlasting)
Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
Level 35: Lock N Load (Rank 2)
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

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

Venom Breath and Wisp for AoE. Can alternate between IBlast and Defile on single targets. Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some Con and End/Rec.

ealford1985

Just a few ideas (theme wise) and you let me know if it could work

Would Locust Swarm be valid in this build instead of Crippling Coils? I like the idea of sending my minions forth...also like you picked energy shield as hexagon and honeycomb is my theme.

Also...this is just me being picky, could support "drones" be replaced with resurgence ?

Thanks for all that you do here in the build corner of the forums.

flowcyto

Yea, charged holds aren't that great generally (not that Crip Coils is much better as CC, imo, though it has some utility in its advs) but for theme its still fine enough to take Locust Swarm. I just wouldn't be using it too often.

I chose Energy Shield cause its tech-like, which seemed fitting to ur costumes. I'm not sure if there's any block enhancers that fit ur theme better, but in that case you can just try out diff ones and pick the one you like the most. I'm not sure I would replace ur only AD w/ the drones, though after the ES/NM nerf imo the Active Offense slot is a good bit more disposable for PvE.

ealford1985

Gotcha! And I was saying I liked the energy shield and was wondering if you realized the hexagons And tech both played into the insect theme as well.

I'll give this build a go, see how I like it. Thanks again!

riverocean

I had an old build that was basically electric attacks, with the Pestilence passive. Locust Swarm (w/Festering Bites) was used for flavor. I wish Locust Swarm would get a review pass - it would be nice if was an AoE instead of single target. Or could be used on tap like Bolas!

Also, don't forget the Giant Spiderbot! Makes a great pet or an Ultimate Summon.