Attempt at a Mentalist build

wrathsoul1

It's probably not the best, but I could've made a worse one.

Psychopath (TK Assault) - Freeform
v2.4.2-29

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

Talents
Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Kinetic Darts (advantages)
Level 1: Telekinetic Strike (Stressed Out, Siphoning Strikes)
Level 6: Ego Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Mental Precision (advantages)
Level 11: Telekinetic Reverberation
Level 14: Telekinetic Assault (Rank 2, Explosive Potential)
Level 17: Mind Drain (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Telekinetic Shards (Inner Peace)
Level 23: Telekinetic Burst (Rank 2, Sudden Impact)
Level 26: Telekinetic Eruption (Enhanced Form)
Level 29: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 32: Conviction (advantages)
Level 35: Master of the Mind (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Rebirth (advantages)
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Flight (advantages)
Level 35: Mind Blink (advantages)

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)

flowcyto

I would normally use TK Lance, just cause its easier to build around and use than TKA. But if you want a TKA build, then that's fine. Here's how I'd prob make one:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.4.2-29

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

Talents
Level 1: The Scourge (Con: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
Level 6: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Worldly (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: Kinetic Darts (advantages)
Level 1: Telekinetic Strike (Rank 2, Stressed Out)
Level 6: Ego Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Chilled Form (advantages)
Level 11: Telekinetic Reverberation
Level 14: Telekinetic Burst (Rank 2, Sudden Impact)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Telekinetic Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Telekinetic Shards (Impaled, Inner Peace)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge (advantages)
Level 29: Telekinetic Maelstrom (Rank 2)
Level 32: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 35: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 38: Fiery Embrace (advantages)
Adv. Points: 33/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Flight (advantages)
Level 35: Mind Blink (advantages)

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: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

TKA scales its dmg w/ Ego Leech stacks, and TK Burst and TK Maelstrom can give you EL stacks when AoEing trash (and when hitting objects). TK Strike can build EL and Stress as well, but its more suited to longer fights vs. single targets (and it can't proc Conc or Chilled Form if something is in your face). TK Shards can refresh both EL and Stress for you, and once you buildup to 5x EL and 3x Stress, you can just hit TK Shards in between TKA channels for single-target dps.

One issue here (aside from the Stress buildup w/ TK Strike, which can be prolonged) is that TK Burst is limited to 50ft. Its still a decent AoE (and you may be moving in close to AoE w/ TK Maelstrom anyways), but if you want a long-range AoE then that would be via TK Barrage.

Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some Con and Rec.

wrathsoul1

And if I want to make a TK Lance build, what should I look out for?

flowcyto

For a TKL build, I'd prob use Mental Precision and a Dex focus (though Conc or Chilled Form can work, keeping in mind TK Strike won't proc them if things are too close), and not much else needs to change:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.4.2-29

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

Talents
Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Kinetic Darts (advantages)
Level 1: Telekinetic Strike (Rank 2, Stressed Out)
Level 6: Mental Precision (advantages)
Level 8: Ego Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Telekinetic Reverberation
Level 14: Telekinetic Barrage (Rank 2, Dazzle)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Telekinetic Lance (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Telekinetic Shards (Inner Peace)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 32: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 35: Fiery Embrace (advantages)
Level 38: Mental Impact (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 33/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Power Swell (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)

TK Barrage could be TK Burst for the AoE slot, if you wish. Main single-target rotation is to alternate between full TK Strike combos and charged TKL. Gears mostly for Dex, w/ some Con and Rec.