Ultraman-style Build?

bladedragon80

So, the Sentai Lockbox kinda drew me back and as the title of the post says, I'm looking to do something like an Ultraman style build, preferably Tank. I'm guessing this might be a mix of different powers and see how it comes out? Hope to hear back on something soon!

flowcyto

I think I need a bit more direction here. What powers do you want the most for it?

bladedragon80

Probably martial arts with some sort of beam ranged, I think.

flowcyto

Okay, well the only beam attack that I may suggest here is Chest Beam, since it's not a slotted toggle (ie. no power lockouts) and it can put up another Crushing debuff (although you'll have to keep in mind its large KB effect if you charge it). Here's an example build w/ that and some Unarmed:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage)
v3.44:37

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: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 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: Power Bolts
Level 1: Thundering Kicks (Floating Lotus Blossom, Demolishing Strikes)
Level 6: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Form of the Tempest
Level 11: Chi Manipulation
Level 14: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Burning Chi Fist (Rank 2, Shattering Strike)
Level 23: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Mighty Leap (Nailed to the Ground)
Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 31/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

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: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

The last 2 powers can be w/e ya want.

Although Chest Beam can't proc Chi Manip, BCR can proc the EU at any time for extra energy there. Otherwise, the build mostly plays up close. For single-target dps, it can put up and refresh Demolish w/ TKicks, use charged DK for extra energy via Rush, and otherwise use charged BCF as its main attack (you can also throw taps of Chest Beam in there if you want another Crushing debuff). Charged DK can be the main melee AoE (although TKicks also can cleave). Gears mostly for Dex, w/ some Rec and Con (and some cost discount on gear).

bladedragon80

Hey, flowcyto, thanks for the build. Gave it a try, and you're right that Chest Beam seems to throw it off. I asked around on the pair of End Game channels and got this build from 'Kode Prime' but I'm not sure I'm using it right somehow, or it's not feeling tanky. What's your take on it? Thus far the Open Palm seems to be feeling like a special move sorta thing, and the Burning Chi Fist as well. It just doesn't seem to be as tanky for some reason?

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.44:37

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

Talents
Level 1: The Protector (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8)
Level 6: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 9: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
Level 12: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 15: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Vicious Strikes
Level 1: Thundering Kicks (Rank 2, Demolishing Strikes, Challenge!)
Level 6: Thunderbolt Lunge
Level 8: Defiance (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Form of the Master
Level 14: Chi Manipulation
Level 17: Burning Chi Fist (Rank 2, Rank 3, Ghostly Strikes)
Level 20: Open Palm Strike (Rank 2, Power Shift, Challenge!)
Level 23: Dragon Kick (Spectral Dragon Tail, Dragon Rush, Challenge!)
Level 26: Intensity (Fists of Righteous Flame)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Antagonize (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Whirling Dragon Strike (Commanding Presence)
Level 38: Toxic Nanites
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2)
Level 35:

Specializations
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Aggression (2/2)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Protector: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Protector: Unrelenting (1/2)
Protector: Bulwark (2/2)
Protector: Debilitating Challenge (2/2)
Protector: Defensive Expertise (2/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)

Devices
Slot 3: Become Chaos Demon: Red

flowcyto

Well, my build was a dps build, not a tank, so I'm not sure how you find an actual tank build to be squishier than mine. Also, did you still want a proper tank build? Cause I'm not really clear on that, or what content you want to do w/ this character.

Regardless, I assume Open Palm Strike is mostly for the look and to give you a pseudo-ranged attack (to replace any 'beam' attack, that wouldn't easily fit in mechanically), since it's AoE reach is pretty narrow and you have a stronger attack for single-target dmg anyways (BCF). You could still keep Open Palm Strike, though, if you like the look of it enough.

omnius

Keep in mind, KODE is geared up the wazoo so ymmv from his survivability, and in every cosmic/lair etc he's always got a healer on him too. Plus he's been practicing quite a long while