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Laser Sword DPS build help

metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
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I made a new character recently, and I'm not so happy with the build I've tried to make for her. Was wondering if I could get some help with a new one. She's mainly Laser Sword, wanting a DPS, thinking maybe see if any Gadgeteering pet powers would fit with that sort of build. Thank you!

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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Here's a pretty basic LS build:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform
    v2.2.3-24

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, End: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8)
    Level 6: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 18: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 21: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Lightspeed Strike (Rank 2, Particle Acceleration)
    Level 6: Unified Theory
    Level 8: Quantum Stabilizer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Particle Accelerator
    Level 14: Lightwave Slash (Rank 2, Burn Bright)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Particle Wave (Bad Footing)
    Level 23: Luminescent Slash (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Lightspeed Dash (Download)
    Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 35: Lock N Load (Rank 2)
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 30/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
    Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
    Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
    Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
    Brawler: Setup (2/2)
    Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
    Warden: Fortified Gear (2/3)
    Warden: Slaughter (3/3)
    Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
    Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Mastery: Warden Mastery (1/1)

    Alternates between Lightspeed Strike and Lume Slash for single-targets, and uses particle Wave and Lightspeed Slash for AoE. Gears mostly for Int, w/ some Con and End.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    Thank you Flow, and thanks for putting up with my constant build requests xD
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    Also, two questions. One, this is a full on melee DPS build, yes? And two, would there be a way to fit PFF into there?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Yea, its a melee build, and if you want you can change the passive from Quantum Stab to PFF (need to swap to Hybrid role then). If using PFF, you don't necc need Con SS as much if you want Dex SS take make up for losing some dps. I'd prob also change the AD to R2-3 Field Surge or R1 Masterful Dodge.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    edited September 2017
    So, like this?

    Arlenthe - Freeform
    v2.2.3-24

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, End: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8)
    Level 6: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 18: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 21: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Lightspeed Strike (Rank 2, Particle Acceleration)
    Level 6: Unified Theory
    Level 8: Personal Force Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Particle Accelerator
    Level 14: Lightwave Slash (Rank 2, Burn Bright)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Particle Wave (Bad Footing)
    Level 23: Luminescent Slash (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Field Surge (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Lightspeed Dash (Download)
    Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 35: Lock N Load (Rank 2)
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 32/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
    Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
    Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
    Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
    Brawler: Setup (2/2)
    Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
    Warden: Fortified Gear (2/3)
    Warden: Slaughter (3/3)
    Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
    Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Mastery: Warden Mastery (1/1)
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    You didn't change the passive (lvl 8) to PFF :x
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    I goofed, sorry
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    Edited it correctly
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Yea, that version should be able to work fine.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    Thanks again, and sorry for being such a hassle with that
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    np, have fun w/ the build
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • metalheadbetametalheadbeta Posts: 119 Arc User
    Real quick question about the build. Would it change the build too much if I were to sub Lightspeed Dash or Lock and Load with one of the drone pets?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Nah, it shouldn't alter the build much, w/e one ya drop.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • rykus83rykus83 Posts: 337 Arc User
    Quick question I noticed you didn't do laser knight (I think its called) for energy shield? is that because it gimps the build in some way or is it not really needed?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    It lowers the base dmg of melee attacks while the block is slotted (by 10%, iirc). Its a good adv for defense, but will lower ur optimal dps.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • rykus83rykus83 Posts: 337 Arc User
    Sorry for thread jumping but what would a tank laser sword build look like
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    rykus83 said:

    Sorry for thread jumping but what would a tank laser sword build look like

    One way to do it:

    Arlenthe - Freeform
    v2.2.3-24

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, End: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8)
    Level 6: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Lightspeed Strike (Rank 2, Particle Acceleration, Challenge!)
    Level 6: Unified Theory
    Level 8: Defiance
    Level 11: Particle Accelerator
    Level 14: Lightwave Slash (Rank 2, Burn Bright, Challenge!)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Particle Wave (Illuminate, Bad Footing, Challenge!)
    Level 23: Luminescent Slash (Rank 2, End of the Line, Challenge!)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Lightspeed Dash (Download)
    Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Laser Knight)
    Level 35: Masterful Dodge
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 33/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    Constitution: Unyielding (1/2)
    Constitution: Fuel My Fire (3/3)
    Constitution: Resilient (2/2)
    Constitution: Adrenaline Rush (2/2)
    Constitution: Armored (2/2)
    Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
    Warden: Slaughter (2/3)
    Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
    Warden: 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: Constitution Mastery (1/1)

    Take adv of Defiance's energy for Lume Slash (if energy is really high), otherwise use Lightspeed Strike and Particle Wave for single targets (latter mostly for its debuffs). Particle Wave and Lightspeed Slash are for AoE. Gears mostly Con, w/ some Int and a bit of End. Also pickup crit rating and severity on gear to help w/ threat and dps (and procing Adren Rush).
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • rykus83rykus83 Posts: 337 Arc User
    another laser sword question do you know if the core mod cyberminds imperssion stacks with the clarence power armor core?
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  • avianosavianos Posts: 6,200 Arc User
    rykus83 wrote: »
    another laser sword question do you know if the core mod cyberminds imperssion stacks with the clarence power armor core?
    NO because they are entire different powerframes​​
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