Darkness/Celestial DPS

phazeun

Hey everyone, I'd like some advice/critique on a build I've created.

This is my attempt at creating an Endgame-viable DPS using both the darkness and celestial trees. I understand that the two power-sets don't work well together, and that darkness on it's own works fairly well, but I thought I'd try anyways!

• Any revisions or changes to the build or SS's?
  
• The only non-CD AoE I have is vengeance, because I wanted to include another celestial power. I could also just say screw it and replace it with Shadow Embrace, but what are your thoughts?
  
• Redemption is there just because I think it's handy to have, but also because I couldn't think of another power that would be a better option.
  

Any advice would be great. Thank you!
Darkness/Celestial DPS - Freeform
v2.3.2-28

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

Talents
Level 1: The Void (Dex: 8, Con: 10, Ego: 10, End: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 12: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 15: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Shadow Bolt
Level 1: Shadow Blast (Rank 2, Psychotic Break)
Level 6: Spirit Reverberation
Level 8: Chilled Form
Level 11: Night Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Ebon Void (Voracious Darkness)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Vengeance (Rank 2, Redemption Denied)
Level 23: Soul Vortex (Rank 2, Soul Drain)
Level 26: Ebon Ruin (Rank 2, Rank 3, Nyctophobia)
Level 29: Redemption
Level 32: Ice Sheath (Rank 2)
Level 35: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Teleportation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
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: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

flowcyto

Celestial kinda had a decent dps option in pulse-spammed Celestial Conduit, but that was toned down when Conduit was revamped. I suppose you could still employ Conduit for dps in an Avenger Mastery build w/ SBlast, if you wanted to use Celestial in a diff way:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.3.2-28

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

Talents
Level 1: The Void (Dex: 8, Con: 10, Ego: 10, End: 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: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Shadow Bolt
Level 1: Shadow Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Shadow Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Chilled Form
Level 11: Spirit Reverberation
Level 14: Shadow Embrace (Rank 2, Dark Displacement)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Illumination (Rank 2)
Level 23: Celestial Conduit (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Ebon Void (Rank 2, Voracious Darkness)
Level 32: Imbue
Level 35: Rebirth
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 29/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

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: Round 'em Up (3/3)
Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
Avenger: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Avenger Mastery (1/1)

Not more dps than pure Darkness builds, obv, but can still function okay w/ decent crit and the Mastery. Last power can be w/e. Gears mostly for Dex, w/ some Con and Ego.

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Can also switch gears and make a more debuff-oriented build for groups w/ Vengeance's RD adv, and SBlast's Fear (for SReverb) and Devoid debuff.

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.3.2-28

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

Talents
Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 9: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 12: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Shadow Bolt
Level 1: Shadow Blast (Rank 2, Psychotic Break)
Level 6: Spirit Reverberation
Level 8: Shadow Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Vengeance (Rank 2, Redemption Denied)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Ebon Void (Rank 2, Voracious Darkness)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Imbue
Level 29: Rebirth
Level 32:
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 23/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Presence: Repurpose (3/3)
Presence: Dominion (2/2)
Presence: Moment of Glory (2/3)
Presence: Force of Will (1/2)
Presence: Vulnerability (2/2)
Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Moment of Need (2/3)
Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
Sentinel: Genesis (1/2)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
Overseer: Impact (2/2)
Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
Mastery: Sentinel Mastery (1/1)

Won't be as much dps when using Vengeance mainly, but you can apply many helpful debuffs for you and the team, and CC a bit automatically. Many power slots are open just cause the build's core can be covered in just two attacks. Can also be re-tuned to focus more on CC or Support (or perhaps a bit more dps). Gears mostly for Int, w/ some Con and Pres.