Dead Pirate Robert: Fear, Guns and Cutlasses - Arrrr, matey!

jaazaniah1

I started this guy a year ago but got side-tracked on other builds. However, since International Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming on Sept 19 (will the Devs seize the moment and have a costume contest?) it seemed like a time to revisit him.

I am trying to mix Darkness, Munitions and Blades to create a ghost pirate (NIght Warrior is finally thematic!). The backbone is blades, with Darkness and Munitions providing utility powers. Besides general suggestions, I am looking for a thematic and useful last power. No Ricochet Blades though. Could go the easy route and take a self rez or Imbue, but maybe there is something else I am missing?

Dead Pirate Roberts 5 - Freeform (Melee Damage)
v3.43:35

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: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 9: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Shadow Bolt
Level 1: Blade Tempest (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Form of the Tempest
Level 8: Night Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Shotgun Blast (Mind the Uniform)
Level 14: Steadfast
Level 17: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
Level 20: Ebon Void (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Lifedrain (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Dragon's Wrath (Rank 2, Tiger's Courage)
Level 32: Shadow Eruption (Blot)
Level 35: Vorpal Blade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Displacement Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Shadow Wings

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Dexterity: Expose Weakness (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Warden: Slaughter (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

Devices

holloweaver

A self-rez for a melee dps makes sense... or an active offense like Lock'n'Load?

flowcyto

Wait, International Talk Like A Pirate Day is a thing? Well, I won't complain.

It's too bad we don't have a power that sends in a canonnball barrage, or something. Kinda like Strafe Run, but not as tech-y. You could take EotS (or SEmbrace w/ heal adv) if you want an attack that allows you to play defensively, or maybe get a fast bleed refresh to go w/ Vorpal Blade. Summon Shadows is also an option, if thematic enough. Otherwise, there's the normal general options like an AO, self-res, ally res, On-Next Hit power, Nanobot Swarm, a CC/stun, a threat wipe, etc.

jaazaniah1

It even has it's own wiki page, so it must be a real thing; )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day

I haven't used any pets on a build in forever, so I think I'll slot in Shadows for that last power for the moment.

It would be nice to have that cannon that the ghost pirates use in Lemuria. Let's add it in and call it Broadside!