Force and swords thematic build functional?

nafearian

Hi there, this is a build I put together for a character I'm currently leveling. Because I haven't used force powers much I'm not sure how the synergy will work with the heavy weapons powers - was hoping to get any thoughts/opinions on improvements (especially on the passive/form) because I have no idea if this build would work as is.

Any comments appreciated!


Kaito - Freeform
v2.4.2-29

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

Talents
Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Covert Ops Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Con: 3, Int: 3)
Level 18: Agile (Dex: 8)
Level 21: Enduring (Con: 8)

Powers
Level 1: Force Bolts (advantages)
Level 1: Force Eruption (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Devastating Strike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Guard (Rank 2)
Level 14: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Earth Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Annihilate (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Masterful Dodge (advantages)
Level 32: Imbue (Rank 2)
Level 35: Eruption (Break Through)
Level 38: Molecular Self-Assembly
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Teleport (Rank 2)
Level 35: Arcane Flight (advantages)

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)
Dexterity: Evasion (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (1/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (1/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Tenacious (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

blockwave

Here's some little tweaks to it,
Kaito - Freeform
v2.4.2-29

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

Talents
Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Covert Ops Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Con: 3, Int: 3)
Level 18: Agile (Dex: 8)
Level 21: Enduring (Con: 8)

Powers
Level 1: Force Bolts (advantages)
Level 1: Force Eruption (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Devastating Strike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Guard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Form of the Tempest (advantages)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Earth Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade)
Level 26: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Masterful Dodge (advantages)
Level 32: Imbue (advantages)
Level 35: Incendiary Grenade (Chemical Burn, Scorched Ground)
Level 38: Thermal Reverberation
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Teleport (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Arcane Flight (advantages)

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)
Dexterity: Evasion (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (1/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (1/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Tenacious (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)


Added the fire nade to provide a debuff for both force cascade and Annihlate, you won't top the charts with that build but it sure as hell feel like a ton of fun

PS: Enrage whitout actulla having Strength as a super stats is not worth it

flowcyto

I wouldn't normally mix melee sets w/ Force, just cause of KBs, and esp since Force hasn't been revamped to provide much. FC can be fun, but its still very costly; if mobs survive then you have to chase them down, and it will disable any energy form like Earth Form too. Maybe instead you could use Force for extra utility:

Kaito - Freeform
v2.4.2-29

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

Talents
Level 1: The Devastator (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
Level 6: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon (advantages)
Level 1: Eruption (Magma Burst)
Level 6: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
Level 11: Thermal Reverberation
Level 14: Arc of Ruin (No Quarter, Wildfire)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade)
Level 23: Masterful Dodge (advantages)
Level 26: Force Snap (Entropic Collapse, Recharge)
Level 29: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
Level 32: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 35: Imbue (advantages)
Level 38: Gravity Driver (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Teleport (Rank 2)
Level 35: Arcane Flight (advantages)

Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (2/3)
Strength: Overpower (1/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: 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: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Plays mainly like a HW dps build (w/ Eruption, Arc, and Annihilate), but has a few Force powers for extra self-healing, the block, and a debuffing Ult. Gears mostly for Str, w/ some Con and End/Rec.

nafearian

Ah that's a shame they can't work so well power wise together, I didn't even thing about the FC passive cancel, maybe I could switch it out with force blast instead.

Thank you both for the feedback - I'll have to try them both out when I hit 40

shadowolf505

Yeah, Unstoppable would be the better passive for this type of thing. FC can be used with it, if you still want though.​​