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darkseidmalisse

Looking for some opinions on this archery build that i'm currently running. I do have frail armor on Desperate Shot.

Archery DPS mk 2 - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Disciple (Dex: 10, Int: 8, Ego: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Agile (Dex: 8)
Level 9: Indomintable (Ego: 8)
Level 12: Tireless (Rec: 8)
Level 15: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 18: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Strafe
Level 1: Desperate Shot (Stim Pack)
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Hunter's Instinct
Level 14: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Rapid Shots (Rank 2, Concentrated Shots)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Arrow Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Blinding Light
Level 32: Thundering Return
Level 35: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Frag Grenade (Cuts and Scrapes, Open Wound)
Adv. Points: 34/36

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

Specializations
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Aggression (2/2)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
Avenger: Anguish (2/2)
Avenger: Round 'em Up (3/3)
Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (2/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto

Although Frag Grenade is good (if you don't mind it being Muni), a decent Archery alternative is just getting Straight Shot w/ adv for the AP debuff. It won't add extra DoT dmg, but it is an in-set way of getting the AP debuff (and is also a 100ft power, unlike the grenade). You may also want to consider the Overpower adv on Arrow Assault (mainly if you're doing group content) and/or the Root adv on Storm of Arrows, but that's all up to you. Also, iirc Hunter's Instinct now scales mostly w/ Int, which isn't SS'd here (though perhaps energy is still okay as is). Otherwise, the build overall looks like it could work fine.

darkseidmalisse

Thank you for the recommendations. Frag grenade has been an annoyance lol. What would be a good replacement for Hunter's Instinct? Would an Int build be better or should i stay with Ego?

flowcyto

You can keep Hunter's Instinct as the EU, as it's the easiest one to get working here. You can always try replacing Rec SS w/ Int SS if you're having some energy issues, and still want to keep Ego PSS. An Int-focused build can work fine too, but you don't have to go fully into Int either (since multiple SS setups could work here). Maybe just try the build out in the PH/PTS as is to test how energy is shaping up, and see if you need to modify your build and/or gearing from there.

darkseidmalisse

Thanks again. I havent had any energy issues so far. Ive seen both Int and Ego builds, but i didnt know which would be the better primary between the two. Ill have to mess with the pts and see whats up

flowcyto

Sounds good. Have fun out there, regardless 8)

darkseidmalisse

you too. thank you so much for your help