Anyone got an "eyebeam" build idea?

bughouse

I would like to build an homage to Oculon (despite Cyclops being similar *sigh*). However, I have no idea which powers to use for an eyeball energy emitter. Force looks like the grand default (using the head emission point ofc), but I need help and/or ideas on how to implement.
I'd like to avoid Eye Beams due to the PA slot lockout thing; not totally against it though.

rhymere

there's an eye beam toggle in PA you could use that, concussor beam, and chest beam.

This is what I'd do based on what I've read of Oculon:

https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=32&n=&d=14780o478UTa0630139100960D9E0099039C0094039H059O031H00BO00K6059L0C9G00ON012WAL438W3UbT10000000000&e=

Any / Multiple
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Super Stats
Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
Level 10: Recovery (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Brilliant (Int: 8)
Level 9: Tireless (Rec: 8)
Level 12: Energetic (End: 8)
Level 15: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Eye Beam (Rank 2, 20/20 Fission, Accelerated Metabolism)
Level 6: Overdrive
Level 8: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Concussor Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Chest Laser (Rank 2, Melta Cannon)
Level 20: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Blinding Light
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Imbue (Rank 2, Illusive)
Level 32: Energy Wave (Hardened Particle Matrix, Reverse Polarity)
Level 35: Chest Beam
Level 38: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (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 (2/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

Devices

bluhman

Best bet would be a Lightning Arc build. LA has the option for head emanation and is really strong when set up properly. Chain Lightning and Gigabolt also have head-emanation options, so if you don't mind it looking a bit electrical, that's totally a valid option for shooting beams from your eyes.

The Plasma Bolt EB in Power Armor also is an ok option for shooting eye beams, and unlike the other beam options of PA doesn't really require any devotion to adhering to PA's attack structure at all.

flowcyto

bluhman wrote: »

Best bet would be a Lightning Arc build. LA has the option for head emanation and is really strong when set up properly. Chain Lightning and Gigabolt also have head-emanation options, so if you don't mind it looking a bit electrical, that's totally a valid option for shooting beams from your eyes.

Not a bad idea (though I don't see an emanation option for Chain Lit). A quick template for that:

https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=32&n=&d=14830oMQUPTa00000010001A0017036500K5033705ON011J031I031L0000000000000000002WAL3BIR2MGB50000000000&e=

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

Talents
Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
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: Electric Bolt
Level 1: Ionic Reverberation
Level 6: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Thundering Return
Level 29:
Level 32:
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 21/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (3/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

(not a leveling build, ofc). Charges Gigabolt can put up NI for LArc and can also AoE, while LArc is the main single-target attack. Tried not to include attacks that don't have head emanation in there, but you can fill up the build with w/e else ya want.

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Could also take any energy blast power and see if it has Head emanation (like Force Blast). You have a decent amount of single-target options there. AoE is a bit trickier, though.. TK Wave can also emanate from the Head, and that can be a nice power for corralling enemies w/ its adv. Maybe combo that w/ Gigabolt's cylinder:

https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=32&n=&d=14730oTMPUaQ000000910031039C00JB03K5037G00FJ091J03G501ON0137058O031H001L002WAL43Oy3UbT50000000000&e=

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

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

Powers
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Force Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 17: Telekinetic Wave (Rank 2, Mental Instability)
Level 20: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Mental Leech (Rank 2)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
Level 32: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Blinding Light
Level 38: Thundering Return
Adv. Points: 31/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
Avenger: Round 'em Up (3/3)
Avenger: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Avenger: Preemptive Strike (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (2/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

For single-targets, uses Mental Leech to debuff and roll MSA (took it cause of the head emanation, but it has other uses here), while alternating between Force Blast and Gigabolt. You won't always be able to charge Gigabolt due to the debuff it leaves on you, but you can still utilize taps of it until you are able to charge it again. Gigabolt can also be the main AoE here, while using TK Wave to clump up enemies in front of you (and you can still throw Mental Leech in there too). I included Blinding Light in there cause I read that he likes to blind enemies, but the power can be used as a threat wipe. Unstoppable will also help you manage energy by giving you some extra when you try to knock w/ a power. Gears mostly for Int, w/ some Con and Rec.

bughouse

Thanks all! The ideas here are pretty cool and have given some additonal ideas on how to think of "eyebeams". I'll have to give these a shot.

jonsills

I'd like to thank y'all too. Staredown has been languishing for over a year because I ran out of ideas for powers that can come out of his eyes.

dialamx

So Just for fun, I switched out Blinding Light with Rimefire Burst (since Blinding Light comes from your hands, and Rimefire burst is an instant click attack that can come from the head, and has some crowd control to it). I've only done on the Test server, and haven't tried it in full combat yet.

flowcyto

dialamx wrote: »

So Just for fun, I switched out Blinding Light with Rimefire Burst (since Blinding Light comes from your hands, and Rimefire burst is an instant click attack that can come from the head, and has some crowd control to it). I've only done on the Test server, and haven't tried it in full combat yet.

If you're referring to my build, then yea that can be a fine sub to make. Hope you like the build.

dialamx

flowcyto wrote: »

If you're referring to my build, then yea that can be a fine sub to make. Hope you like the build.

I was, and so far, I've been loving it.

flowcyto

cool; glad to hear 8)