Build for new Frost Rifle variant power

phasestar

It's based on Assault Rifle, so it seems like it should be a tech-based character with other technological powers, but getting the most out of its interactions seems to call for an ice-based build. What build would you recommend to get the most out of this new power variant?

warcanch

Upon a full maintain, it shatters ICE STRUCTURE(s) on the target (single target). The ICE STRUCTURE(s) explode in a small radius for moderate damage.

It can apply CHILL.

So, an Ice-based build that applies some ICE STRUCTURES for the weapon to shatter seems the most obvious usage to me.​​

flowcyto

Well, you'll prob want Hard Frost, so take either Ice Blast or Snowstorm's new adv for that (the blast is still better for it, esp vs single targets), and maybe something like Wall of Ice for the extra Chill procs, background dmg, and Ice Objects. You can also benefit from Cold Snap when using Ice Form as the passive. Since it's easier to make it w/ an Ice backbone I'd prob make most of the other powers Ice-based instead of Tech-based (if you wanted it more Tech-based, then I'd still prob have powers like Ice Blast and Ice Wall in there anyways). Here's a basic build for that:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Ranged Damage)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Scourge (Con: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
Level 6: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 9: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Ice Shards
Level 1: Ice Blast (Hard Frost)
Level 6: Ice Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Chilled Form
Level 11: Icy Embrace
Level 14: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Assault Rifle (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Wall of Ice (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Ice Shield (Rank 2)
Level 32: Ice Sheath (Rank 2)
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 28/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
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: Ego Mastery (1/1)

The last 2-3 powers can be w/e ya want. Avalanche can be the main AoE (and Wall of Ice call also be thrown in), while you use Ice Blast, Wall of Ice, and the Frost Ice Rifle device for single-targets. Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some End and Con.