build to get the most DPS out of Power Cycle Device?

lun4cy

my strategy at the moment:

• have a Single Blade build that maxes Relentless Pursuit's output (combo for Shredded)
• use PC to convert all of RP's slashing into particle dmg +10% from Download
• ideally have Disintegrate up too, but that would require a second combo power so I dropped it

Basically I'm wondering, can a pure Laser Sword build around this device do better? Since PC doesn't apply Radiation how would you unlock energy from it besides w/ Relentless?



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

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

Talents
Level 1: Sureshot (Dex: 12, Int: 12)
Level 6: Agile (Dex: 8)
Level 9: Enduring (Con: 8)
Level 12: Tireless (Rec: 8)
Level 15: Brilliant (Int: 8)
Level 18: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 21: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Reaper's Touch
Level 1: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
Level 6: Relentless
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Form of the Tempest
Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2, Unchained)
Level 20: Relentless Pursuit (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Deflect (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Scything Blade (Messy)
Level 29: Lightspeed Dash (Download, Nailed to the Ground)
Level 32: Intensity
Level 35: Vorpal Blade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Particle Wave (Bad Footing)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (2/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
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: Modified Gear (2/2)
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)

Devices
Slot 1: Power Cycle

flowcyto

Well, you prob want Disintegrate and/or Burn Through to boost the Particle dmg of the device, so I may just go for a Tech_Laser Sword backbone. Burn Through can prob best be applied (and refreshed) w/ taps of Chest Beam, while Lightspeed Strike can be used to initially put up Disintegrate, and Lightwave Slash can be made to apply Download and refresh Disintegrate on tap. Applying or refreshing Disintegrate or Burn Through should also count for Unified Theory, and you could weave in those refreshes between every few channels of the device. Here's an example build:

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

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

Talents
Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Lightspeed Strike (Rank 2, Particle Acceleration)
Level 6: Unified Theory
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Form of the Tempest
Level 14: Lightwave Slash (Light Mend, Download)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Relentless Pursuit (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Particle Wave
Level 26: Chest Beam (Point Blank Blast)
Level 29: Laser Deflection (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 28/36

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 2-3 powers can be w/e ya want. I kept Particle Wave mainly cause it can be useful to keep mobs grouped up in AoE.

Could also go with STR/Dex/End for the SS setup (still Dex-focused). Brawler spec can also potentially boost dps here, and esp if you can take advantage of Flanking, though Wardicator is also fine. Cost discount rating on gear can also help when using Dex PSS.

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Another general option is to add in rolling 5x PBurn (can quickly be applied w/ LS's Ult), use Lightwave Slash to refresh PBurn instead of Download, and take a different source for Download (like the lunge, Glance, or Tether). For example:

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

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

Talents
Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Lightspeed Strike (Particle Acceleration)
Level 6: Unified Theory
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Form of the Tempest
Level 14: Lightwave Slash (Light Mend, Burn Bright)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Relentless Pursuit (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Lightspeed Dash (Download)
Level 26: Chest Beam (Point Blank Blast)
Level 29: Laser Deflection (Rank 2)
Level 32: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35:
Level 38: Meltdown (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 30/36

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 rotation becomes a bit more convoluted this way, but it could still be managed.

lun4cy

Thank you, these look solid. Burn Through is a nice addition too.

Edit: After testing I noticed Disintegrate can also be applied with Particle wave -> Particle Smash, for those who wish to still keep a Relentles Pursuit build w/ Shredded.
But that'd convolute the rotation even more so overall I have to agree with Flow that Laser Sword combo as a backbone would be the better option.