This is more or less for Certified. Are either of those builds what you'd call a leveling build? If not, I can tweak the first one enough, its not that hard to manage from what I'm seeing. I've been trying a TK Blade build and so far like it but it's got almost no survivability the way I have it. Huge damage spikes at low level though, it's pretty crazy.
Basically, all I really ended up doing early on is take EBF after dropping EBW after the Tutorial with the intent to take EBW later for the Heal.
Perhaps not the best choice for durability reasons, I'm thinking.
Ideas anyone?
These are both intended as leveling builds. However, if you want Frenzy earlier to address multiple opponents I would swap out the lunge picking it up at 17 instead. That said, it's really a question of speed. Ego Blade Weaponry with Siphoning Strikes will let you wade through the henchmen and villains without worrying about Health all too much. Ego Blade Frenzy allows you to mow them down. Because grouping can be difficult I recommend waiting on Frenzy and focusing on the mobility of Swinging + Flippin' and Ego Blade Dash. Also, it doesn't take that long to hit 17 but it does occur generally post West Side so there are some battles towards the end I really think the auto-heal of Siphoning Strikes provides will provide larger benefit.
Look for a very good fire dps build for leveling. Planing on do some end game latter on. But for now soloing until i meet up with some folks. Just started some time ago. Just level Warcrack. (Warcraft for those that not know) Thanks you for your time.
Has anyone found a feeable way to make a soldier/power armor build? I'm trying it on Antigen@AntigenXX atm and it's working ok without the ego/dex but I think i need some better defensive power if im to go without the dex/ego
Has anyone found a feeable way to make a soldier/power armor build? I'm trying it on Antigen@AntigenXX atm and it's working ok without the ego/dex but I think i need some better defensive power if im to go without the dex/ego
The problem with munitions is that the attacks are fairly weak damage-wise. So normally to get the damage to a semi-acceptable level, you SS Dex and Ego for wonderful crits. I suppose your Rec/Int superstats could make up for this somewhat by being able to run Gatling longer, but it's still going to be somewhat weak. Rec/Int is good for energy-hungry PA powers, which can be run all at the same time.
But to answer your question, you can go a few routes to add defense to your Targetting Computer build:
- Dodge: Evasive Maneuvers, Lead Tempest+adv, Dragon Kick+adv, Swinging+adv
- Inertial Dampening Field
- Active Defenses (your SS Int will help the cooldowns)
I was trying to think of a way to combine Tempest with Impulse to create a lightning and thunder character. Any thoughts or build ideas, or if this is even a good idea?
I was trying to think of a way to combine Tempest with Impulse to create a lightning and thunder character. Any thoughts or build ideas, or if this is even a good idea?
The first thing that comes to mind if you want to add some thunder to your lightning would be the sonic device from the gageteering set. Adds some extra damage to the already impressive lighting attacks of electrical.
i have seen the mina rose devil may cry concept build and i was wondering if any one could make one based off toriko from the toriko manga / anime for a concept build well thats my request hope to see the build soon and thanks in advance
I hate to spam this thread with a request, but I honestly dont know much about this sort of build I want to try.
What I am wanting is to make a vampire build, based off plenty of vampiric powers, such as life drains, possible shadow usage etc. Infernal whatever.
Basically, what you're asking for is a Beastial Supernatural build that includes devour essence from Infernal Supernatural, and a few darkness powers, (my favorites include Shadow Embrace, Void Shift, and Summon Shadows). If you want to flesh things out a bit, you can take Command Animals to reflect how some vampires can summon animals to fight for them.
A nice combination is taking the Phlebotomist advantage to devour essence that increases the healing it deals if you use it on a bleeding target.
The Furor Venenum advantage to Bite may also be appropriate, as it "infects" a target you bite, and can enrage you if they're bleeding.
Form of the Swordsman grants stacks of Focus when you apply a bleed, which gives a damage bonus and grants you energy. This is only for melee attacks, but most of your attacks will be melee, so this will work well.
Talents: Level 1:Sureshot Level 6:Coordinated Level 9:Shooter Level 12:Academics Level 15:Covert Ops Training Level 18:Brilliant Level 21:Field Ops Training
Dexterity's bonuses have heavy diminishing returns, so focus on just keeping it at the soft-cap for each level range, which is around +32% damage (200 total at level 40). Keep Intelligence at a level in which it will reach that same cap with Aucacity triple-stacked (~150 at level 40), and try to keep your Ego roughly equal to your Intelligence. Focus on putting the rest in Constitution, but Recovery can also be useful for alpha strikes as well as stronger energy building, and Presence can be useful for stronger Bountiful Chi Resurgence heals as well as lower threat in PvE teams. Endurance will always be outpaced by Intelligence for you.
Due to the reliance on Dodge this build has, it is extremely valuable to have a +Dodge/Avoidance upgrade item equipped.
The advantages Crippling Challenge and Nailed to the Ground are only necessary if you intend to PvP, but in that case they truly are necessary.
Use Two Gun Mojo to build Enrage, which will improve both Bullet Beatdown and Lead Tempest. This is typically unnecessary against weaker enemies, which you will just tear through, but can be a real help against bosses or other players.
Bullet Beatdown and Lead Tempest should each be used to tear apart groups while simultaneously defending yourself (because of Parry's Elusive Monk and Lead Tempest's Tread Softly). Bullet Beatdown is better used on tight groups if you have Enrage up, otherwise use Lead Tempest which has a fairly incredible max range. Also use Bullet Beatdown against melee targets for heavy damage + defense.
Not Without Incident is actually a superior damage boost for Bullet Beatdown than an extra rank under any circumstance, due to the fact that the AoE effect counts as an entirely separate attack and also hits the primary target. Even against a single target without Enrage it will be better.
Lock N' Load can be very good mixed with Lead Tempest to quickly wipe out a massive group of enemies, though Lock N' Load also helps greatly to take down tougher individual enemies.
The Two Smoking Barrels advantage only takes effect on each attack activation rather than each actual hit of the attack, meaning that a full Bullet Beatdown combo will only reduce the cooldown 4 times, rather than the 7 or so it would otherwise be, for a total of 8 seconds. It is still a very solid choice, and invaluable to allow Lock N' Load to be up more often against tougher enemies.
Inexorable Tides can be used to keep people off of you and disabled in melee, even tight groups of enemies, and can be a good lead-in for Bullet Beatdown. It can also be used to interrupt charged powers.
Holdout Shot is a great finisher for a Bullet Beatdown combo, since it will often leave you drained enough of energy for the extra damage and lower cost to trigger. Holdout Shot is capable of some amazing and dirt-cheap damage, so try to set it up often by blowing through energy.
Breakaway Shot can be used while Rooted to get some distance from enemies, or to escape quickly if an enemy is charging a Point-blank Area Attack (marked by the red circle over their head).
Breakaway Shot can also be a good lead-in for fights, since it does a fair amount of AoE damage and applies a nice damage reduction effect. If you start by leaping into the center of a group and activating it mid-air, you'll fly higher up rather than further away, since your targets will be beneath you.
Breakaway Shot has a high cost, and can also be effectively followed up with Holdout Shot, especially since Holdout Shot can be activated before you even hit the ground after flipping away, and looks awesome. This is especially effective if you used Breakaway Shot to open a fight, since you'll almost always be left with low enough energy to trigger Holdout Shot's extra damage.
Between Killer Instinct and Form of the Master, you'll gain a large amount of energy whenever you critical or dodge, both of which will be happening very frequently, so energy is not a large issue.
Form of the Master will also massively improve the damage of Bullet Beatdown and Inexorable Tides when you have Focus built up.
Bountiful Chi Resurgence, due to high Intelligence, can be double-stacked a little over one-third of the time by activating it whenever it's off cooldown in a fight. Double-stacking it is a massive benefit; not only will it trigger twice every second rather than once, but I believe it will trigger twice on every dodge as well.
Storm's Eye Prana may seem like a good advantage for Form of the Master to let you stack BCR even easier, but the way it works makes it only capable of at most ever cutting the cooldown in half. Super Intelligence will already allow you to maintain two stacks pretty often, and the nature of Storm's Eye Prana makes it less effective the lower the base recharge on BCR is. 3 Advantage points just isn't worth a potential reduction of perhaps 4 seconds, 6 at most.
Between Bountiful Chi Resurgence with Resurgent Reiki and Form of the Master, Masterful Dodge will give you 15 seconds of God Mode out of every minute, with nearly limitless health and energy, and almost immediately giving you a full 8-stack of Focus for massive melee damage.
Extra ranks in Masterful Dodge are complete overkill, and unnecessary.
youst whante to say thx for this build
i am youst loving it.
wher can i download this build becuse the link is broken or somthink ???
or wher can i download the program so i can store this build.
Ever since the latest changes have been made to Lock n Load, does anyone have a decent updated build for DB leveling?
Dual Blades is so strong that it's one of the most forgiving power sets to level. I've half-jokingly told people that playing DB is as simple as taking Dragon's Wrath, Sword Cyclone, and rolling your face across the keyboard.
That's half-joking. It's not completely untrue.
For a fully offensive build, Taking Dex/Int with Quarry and Form of the Tempest will have you non-stop Sword Cycloning your way across the map. Not much more needs to be said about this, it's really simple and you can't fail with it.
Defensively, my DB character uses Dex/Int with Lightning Reflexes. I use Molecular Self-Assembly from Gadgets, and I use my lunge to trigger it. If there are multiple mobs I Cyclone, if it's a single mob I use Dragon's Wrath. I solo on elite and rarely have to use Bountiful Chi Resurgence. It's there if I need it, but I barely ever use it, even during most boss fights. It's just that strong of a set.
The change to Lock n' Load is a minor nerf to most DB builds that were using it, but it's easily worked around by simply going Dex/Int instead of Dex/Ego. Damage is somewhat lower, but you'll hardly even notice. Nothing in the single player PvE game should pose a threat to a Dual Blader.
Yeah accidently posted this in general lota meanies moaned made meh cry Q__Q ( Jkn guys btw lotta luv )
Anyhoo like i said in the post that appears to be in the wrong place (no one told meh general chat is general and building builds generally goes on in C.O :P ) some creepeh guy wanted to know my build said it might be good if a team of meh went into pvp so i said ill post so he can haz look so here haz a look creepeh guy :O
The change to Lock n' Load is a minor nerf to most DB builds that were using it, but it's easily worked around by simply going Dex/Int instead of Dex/Ego. Damage is somewhat lower, but you'll hardly even notice. Nothing in the single player PvE game should pose a threat to a Dual Blader.
For most of the life of the game LnL with advantage wasnt a significant part of many DB builds (that I saw). It came into prominence a few months before the nerf after a couple of players pointed out its efficacy here on the forums. Of course it proliferated quickly from there.
The reality of the matter is that DB was extraordinarily effective before LnL w/adv was discovered, and still is.
For most of the life of the game LnL with advantage wasnt a significant part of many DB builds (that I saw). It came into prominence a few months before the nerf after a couple of players pointed out its efficacy here on the forums. Of course it proliferated quickly from there.
The reality of the matter is that DB was extraordinarily effective before LnL w/adv was discovered, and still is.
i agree. i've never once used it on my DB as i felt it didn't really fit her concept, and she still trivializes most encounters.
I recently made a funny little build and thought I'd share it, as it's rather different in some ways. It's a themed rp build around Munitions and Telepathy
First of, it's a dual passive / dual role PvE build, it will for sure not be as effective as pure builds or min maxed builds. It's also not a leveling build and requires a retcon at some point or the other (best at 35 when you get IDF or at least after you get Lead Tempest at 29)
Munitions & Telepathy Dual Role Tank / Support
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Presence
Equip for Dex and Pre to softcap at ~200, get a good part in End as well (~100) and split everything else between Ego (the big remaining bunch) and Int.
If you manage to have a secondary equip for the Healer part, you might want to lower Ego a little bit and put some more into Int and Rec.
With a mix between Yellow, Green and Blue equip I'm getting to 206 Dex, 194 Pre, 71 Ego and 93 End, Con is at 33, Rec 15 and Int at 29 and Str at 10. Thats unbuffed and with LR as passive, not in sentinel with AoPM
Talents:
Level 1: Quick Trigger
Level 6: Finesse
Level 9: Shooter
Level 12: Coordinated
Level 15: Accurate
Level 18: Showmanship
Level 21: Diplomatic
What do I use this build for? It's mostly intended as a group tank build with a lot of versatility. We normally have a lot of DPS chars in our groups, as such the build leaves doing damage to others. It can however tank as well as heal rather decently, filling both roles depending on what is really necessary for the group.
To give a short list of facts about the build in its current form.
.) Can be a decent tank or decent support char
.) Simple to play, not a lot of stacking or power routines to worry about
.) No need to switch between melee and ranged combat, the build is entirely around ranged
.) No worries about targeting a lot, get close to the bad ones and just aoe everything around you
.) Very forgiving to player mistakes. Forgot to hit a key? Your heal not running? Don't worry you have so much extra heals and defense that it's not a problem
.) HoT's damage shield and Force Sheathe balance out the incoming damage really well, even if you get caught in holds and other ccs
.) Rather low damage, even for a tank character, you can solo content, but it takes time, teaming up with at least one DPS char is recommended
.) Limited on stats a little bit, as the build has to split it's stats for tank as well as healing.
.) Can get energy problems if someone cripples your blocking, as your blocks are your main energy income.
.) Not a PvP build
A power breakdown:
Gunslinger: thematic energy builder. you might consider radiance as energy builder, to avoid getting into energy issues when you are in sentinel role and healing and you don't want to risk shooting an enemy with your EB
Assault Rifle: really just a filler power to get to the next tier, as theres not much else to choose that fit's my theme
Killer Instincts: crits for energy on a dex build. doesn't sound that bad to me and it's one of the few energy unlocks that with the limited amount of powers and to reach higher tiers that you can get without needing another power for a synergy and without something drastically theme breaking
Lightning Reflexes and Bountiful Chi Resurgence with the Resurgent Reiki Adv.: The builds main portion of the actual synergy tank. You dodge a lot and the more you dodge, the more you heal. Overall nothing special really and well proven at length before. On top of it with Inertial Dampening Field, to lower the incoming minion damage as Lightning Reflexes can get issues with lots of minions this is a rather solid basis.
Force Shield is another of the main pillars of this build. Most of all it provides you with loads and loads of energy, because with the Force Sheathe adv. you can literally constantly block, by just tapping the shield and then going on. It works really well with Lightning Reflexes to balance out spike damage and make this otherwise low health build less squishy.
Lead Tempest: Your main attack. Filled up with Challenging Strikes it's also your threat generation aoe. With the high Pre, there's not much that will not run to you, even without stacking threat generation. Be mindful of the high miss chance when the enemies are too far away though. You might want to switch Tread Softly for Rank 3, as you have an awful amount of stacked defense already.
Lock N' Load and Masterful Dodge are your active offense and active defense clickies. I rarely ever use them, because I'm a lazy person, but they definitely have their use.
Mindful Reinforcement, Psionic Healing and Aura of Primal Majesty are mostly for my secondary role, although in a tight situation, an extra damage and healing shield can always be handy even for the tank side. I choose the Telepathy powers over the other heals for one main reason. While in tank role, you will have rather unlimited energy through blocking, a sentinel rarely blocks at all. These Telepathy heals, second as energy gains and while they don't necessarily give you an awful amount of energy, they give you a rather decent bit without interrupting to heal. The passive is a choice because it significantly increases your stats, including, Int, End and Rec, making it even easier to hold your energy in Sentinel role.
Especially when you have a secondary set of gear, Aura of Radiant Protection or Seraphim are surely good choices as well, depending a lot on how you play and how your other power choices are going to be.
Oh and Resurrection Serum, is just that last power .. take what you feel you want. A lunge might be nice to quickly get to the enemies before blasting them. An initial pull like sniper rifle might be nice, pets might be nice, a hold might be nice .. many things .. choose what you prefer.
I tested it with a full room of 5 player Hard in the powerhouse and it didn't really have any issues there. I will add a vid when I find the time to record it.
Talents: Level 1:The Devastator Level 6:Mighty Level 9:Physical Conditioning Level 12:Healthy Mind Level 15:Tireless Level 18:Quick Recovery Level 21:Body And Mind
It's built to last, is good for leveling, dishes out dmg, takes dmg, and is thematic to boot. Runs in Guardian.
Normal battles goes something like this: Void Shift, Fear everything, Arc of Ruin to take out lower levels, Eruption+ Annihilate for biggest enemy, and the mob is usually dead by this point. If you think the method wont work, you can always pop in with Void Shift, pop Ebon Rift to proc Agressor and benefit from SpiritReverb, and proceed to take out whatever is left standing.
Resurgeance, IDF, Agressor, and Enrage are all pretty self-explanatory. Also, the case has been made to switch SpiritReverb for MSA, which I'm currently testing. But looking through, you have Resurge, Enrage, Void Shift, Eruption, and Ebon Rift all on cooldowns. If you were to gear INT high enough, then MSA would be another great choice instead of SpiritReverb.
Color everything dark blue/purple, pick up Darkspeed or keep using teleport, and you have yourself the much asked-for Shadowblade build.
EDIT
I'll go ahead and toss in the Agent Orange build as well
Keep Aspect running at all times, roll in Avenger. Pop BCR+Dodge/Manuevers when you need to heal, or Bionic if you get a chance (I usually pop that before I start attacking). Other than that, tap block, hit Lock and Load, and let loose with whatever you feel like. Aspect+Pestilence garauntees the mobs will be hurting, Evasive and Breakway get you out of melee range. If you want to stay in melee range, Submachine Burst garauntees a a stack of bleed as well. Maintain Gatling Gun and you get enraged for whatever is left.
The build crits like mad and deals super damage. All you really need to worry about is staying healed and keeping Sheathe up between attacks. I colored Aspect and Pestilence orange...hence then name.
hey im really confused on what to pick for a good build for gadgeteering with a couple of pets and sheilds but still have some damage output if possible help would be awesome
After much debate, I am posting this request here to get some advice on a free form build for my sort of gadget character.
Right now I use an electric form, lightning arc, spark storm, sonic device, munibot, support drone build that is SS Int and End. Basically, all technology. He is supposed to be a support semi-nonviolent mild manored type. This build has no problems anywhere at level 28. Lightning arc and spark storm takes care of about everything. My trusty bots hold the field, while I use bionic shielding and IDF to support my team or for solo content.
I want to retcon to a true gadget toon with Pulse Particle Rifle and other new gadget powers, but am very undecided on what passive to choose. Should I go AoPM and ss DEX and PRE? Stay lightning arc and an offensive passive in avenger?
After much debate, I am posting this request here to get some advice on a free form build for my sort of gadget character.
Right now I use an electric form, lightning arc, spark storm, sonic device, munibot, support drone build that is SS Int and End. Basically, all technology. He is supposed to be a support semi-nonviolent mild manored type. This build has no problems anywhere at level 28. Lightning arc and spark storm takes care of about everything. My trusty bots hold the field, while I use bionic shielding and IDF to support my team or for solo content.
I want to retcon to a true gadget toon with Pulse Particle Rifle and other new gadget powers, but am very undecided on what passive to choose. Should I go AoPM and ss DEX and PRE? Stay lightning arc and an offensive passive in avenger?
Anyone out there have builds like this?
Avengers are lousy at team support. Decide what you want to do. For straight damage, Electric Form and the new Pulse Beam Rifle with some sort of Dex build is pretty great.
However, AoPM in Guardian is the best setup I've found to hybrid as DPS and team support. Dex/Pre or Ego/Pre, it's hard to go wrong. It's not going to do as much damage as an offensive passive in Avenger. It can do respectable dps though.
Talents: Level 1:Divinity Level 6:Intimidating Level 9:Enduring Level 12:Tireless Level 15:Quick Recovery Level 18:Shrug It Off Level 21:Lasting Impression
This tank can handle any tanking situation as well as keep the bad guy's attention. Mine has END for primary utility for a adequate pool of energy, and STR gear in the primary offence slot for knock back resistance, and of course CON foe defense. The Mini Gun is a 100 ft Challenging Strikes pull with debuff and works well with pulling mobs. Also Crippling Challenge with defensive combo generates tons of threat. (Thx S. Prime). You will have plenty of heals and the Field Surge is the "OH S#!+" button and can be easily replaced with Masterful Dodge. Ego Storm offers awesome crowd control with Telepathic Reverberation giving you energy and making it possible to hold it for a full maintain.Havoc Stomp offers great crowd control as well as applying Challenging Strikes. Note that is build is very low on DPS and would be a slow solo (Even tho it isn't that bad with Mini Gun's debuff and Havoc Stomp.
I am basically looking for a super mele dps'r with swords and heavy weapons. Basicaly a mix inbetween devil may cry / Conan , Krull / swashbuckler its goona be a tuff one thats why im asking for help.
Id like to keep as many aoe's that is possible and still do major damage. is there any one out there that wouldnt mind helping me build my devilish quisenart form hell???please respond to me personally thank you
I am basically looking for a super mele dps'r with swords and heavy weapons. Basicaly a mix inbetween devil may cry / Conan , Krull / swashbuckler its goona be a tuff one thats why im asking for help.
Id like to keep as many aoe's that is possible and still do major damage. is there any one out there that wouldnt mind helping me build my devilish quisenart form hell???please respond to me personally thank you
And btw my build, ASSASSINS MASTER (that's my toon name)
that's classic dex-EGO hight DPS build with good AoE / low inc. damage def.
Full control:
root - lunge
hold - binding
knock - geyser
Full def:
Asobtion
Damage resist
Dodge - EM (+17% dodge, good with B chi heal)
DPS:
Dragon claw
Sword cyclone Build by championBuilder 0.4.1
I tried this build - I like it so far, but is there a reason you don't SS Ego? Don't we get bonus damage based off our EGO stat? If I decided to go Ego instead of Int, what would change on this build? Thanks for the help.
And btw my build, ASSASSINS MASTER (that's my toon name)
that's classic dex-EGO hight DPS build with good AoE / low inc. damage def.
Full control:
root - lunge
hold - binding
knock - geyser
Full def:
Asobtion
Damage resist
Dodge - EM (+17% dodge, good with B chi heal)
DPS:
Dragon claw
Sword cyclone
I fought you earlier today, that build's pretty fun to duel against. I was actually really happy that you were a dual blader that didn't resort to dragon's wrath spam, but still felt like I was fighting a dual blader.
Actually, it's ironic. A variation of the build I fought you with is what I was about to post. You actually helped me optimize a bit, so thanks .
This isn't a leveling build, it really isn't usable till 17, preferably 26. I'm including a leveling build to putz with until then, and swap from later, that still feels a bit like the original does by the end. The concept I was going with is twofold: 1, to make a build that really strongly utilizes the implosion engine, without risking it getting popped by mobs because it's got a health bar for some dumb reason. This works very well as a power-armor themed character, if you're looking for effective but not wanting to break concept.
This build is fairly tanky, I've off tanked pretty frequently with it, and regularly hang as the last player in zombie apocalypse pvp. You'll do better at that, however, if you drop the IDF for another active defense, and put the ranks from imbue in that. I suggest resurgence. It's also really solid dps, especially in an aoe. This can be expanded on by swapping IDF for ego surge, and dropping the extra points from imbue into the nimble mind advantage. Obviously, if you plan on swapping out, leave the imbue points at the end of when you spend your points, right behind inertial dampening field. You want them at the top of the list.
The dps:
This build is a HUGE alpha strike. You can maintain solid dps, but it really shines when you're dropping it in a crowd and flattening everyone. Keep at a range, and hit lock n load. Trigger imbue. drop an orbital cannon, then toss in an implosion engine. run in, hit ego storm to lock the enemy in place, then hit nanobots. drop another orbital cannon. a quick burst with mini gun (literally a half a second) and a tap of chest beam to debuff damage resistance, then maintain your energy builder to keep the ego storm going, occasionally cycling mini gun and chest beam to keep debuffs up. This *melts* crowds. While you're waiting for the engine to recharge, you can use the ego storm to hold crowds while the orbital cannon charges, and debuff them with the gun and beam. Unless they fixed it, and clarification on this would be awesome, the imbue should trigger for the first 4 things you drop for the alpha strike. That doesn't tickle. Although, it's pretty darn funny to take into elite serpent lantern 5 man and have someone pull threat. This build takes big groups from vaguely intimidating to looking a lot like something tasty to chew on.
The drawbacks:
This can strip aggro from anything. That alpha gets a lot of attention, anything that survives it is coming for you unless your tank is REALLY on point. The defenses are layered; IDF and invuln can take a hell of a beating and I threw in a few heals over time and a defense to mitigate it, but be prepared to block for a second or 2 until your storm comes back up, if you get overwhelmed. As well, there's a bit of a cooldown involved in this build, when your cannon is still recharging. your dps will drop when this happens. The kind of damage you'll throw out overall very much so makes up for this fact, but be prepared for moments when you're kinda just putzing and debuffing stuff, waiting for your cooldowns to end.
Pretty typical debuffer power armor, it's survivable and throws good dps. nothing else to say, really. 1 swipe of the sword, a tap of the chest beam, then mini-gun and concussor beams to burn down the biggest thing in the pack, and his henchmen.
I fought you earlier today, that build's pretty fun to duel against. I was actually really happy that you were a dual blader that didn't resort to dragon's wrath spam, but still felt like I was fighting a dual blader.
Actually, it's ironic. A variation of the build I fought you with is what I was about to post. You actually helped me optimize a bit, so thanks .
This isn't a leveling build, it really isn't usable till 17, preferably 26. I'm including a leveling build to putz with until then, and swap from later, that still feels a bit like the original does by the end. The concept I was going with is twofold: 1, to make a build that really strongly utilizes the implosion engine, without risking it getting popped by mobs because it's got a health bar for some dumb reason. This works very well as a power-armor themed character, if you're looking for effective but not wanting to break concept.
This build is fairly tanky, I've off tanked pretty frequently with it, and regularly hang as the last player in zombie apocalypse pvp. You'll do better at that, however, if you drop the IDF for another active defense, and put the ranks from imbue in that. I suggest resurgence. It's also really solid dps, especially in an aoe. This can be expanded on by swapping IDF for ego surge, and dropping the extra points from imbue into the nimble mind advantage. Obviously, if you plan on swapping out, leave the imbue points at the end of when you spend your points, right behind inertial dampening field. You want them at the top of the list.
The dps:
This build is a HUGE alpha strike. You can maintain solid dps, but it really shines when you're dropping it in a crowd and flattening everyone. Keep at a range, and hit lock n load. Trigger imbue. drop an orbital cannon, then toss in an implosion engine. run in, hit ego storm to lock the enemy in place, then hit nanobots. drop another orbital cannon. a quick burst with mini gun (literally a half a second) and a tap of chest beam to debuff damage resistance, then maintain your energy builder to keep the ego storm going, occasionally cycling mini gun and chest beam to keep debuffs up. This *melts* crowds. While you're waiting for the engine to recharge, you can use the ego storm to hold crowds while the orbital cannon charges, and debuff them with the gun and beam. Unless they fixed it, and clarification on this would be awesome, the imbue should trigger for the first 4 things you drop for the alpha strike. That doesn't tickle. Although, it's pretty darn funny to take into elite serpent lantern 5 man and have someone pull threat. This build takes big groups from vaguely intimidating to looking a lot like something tasty to chew on.
The drawbacks:
This can strip aggro from anything. That alpha gets a lot of attention, anything that survives it is coming for you unless your tank is REALLY on point. The defenses are layered; IDF and invuln can take a hell of a beating and I threw in a few heals over time and a defense to mitigate it, but be prepared to block for a second or 2 until your storm comes back up, if you get overwhelmed. As well, there's a bit of a cooldown involved in this build, when your cannon is still recharging. your dps will drop when this happens. The kind of damage you'll throw out overall very much so makes up for this fact, but be prepared for moments when you're kinda just putzing and debuffing stuff, waiting for your cooldowns to end.
Pretty typical debuffer power armor, it's survivable and throws good dps. nothing else to say, really. 1 swipe of the sword, a tap of the chest beam, then mini-gun and concussor beams to burn down the biggest thing in the pack, and his henchmen.
I am posting to make taco feel better about himself. -Insightful comment here- A very nice build. I like the way you combined -power- and -power-. Taco is king of builds. END OF RINE
Talents: Level 1:Sureshot Level 6:Shooter Level 9:Agile Level 12:Coordinated Level 15:Academics Level 18:Field Ops Training Level 21:Survival Training
This is not a power oriented build, but more a Theme base build. You like cowboy, dress like one and use this build.
The wolf summon is more for the actual dog who always follow the lone ranger! The Howl is more for when the Cowboy listen into the nigh, then he try it on opponent to se if it work also.
Lead Tempest is a killer.. You dont need anything else when you are surrounded, just use it and kill.
The shotgun is not the best skill, but used correctly can be a killer and also he empty your energy for the Holdout shot.
The healing is there just to make the build usable, but can be replace by other stuff.
You might need to put some gear into EGO to get good crit, some Endurance, but not that much, and INT and DEX like all other say!
You can also use a more Fallout style and change all Dual gun skill by Rifle skill.
Talents: Level 1:Tech Savvy Level 6:Investigator Level 9:Negotiator Level 12:Amazing Stamina Level 15:Discipline Training Level 18:Paramilitary Training Level 21:Jack Of All Trades
As I said, I have yet to retcon. My current build utilizes Int and Rec as super stats, I currently run Electric Shield with Electric Vengance as the block, and instead of Enrage as above, I have Gigabolt, and still not entirely sure what to put as my level 38 power or as my second travel power (just went with teleport for the 'coolness' factor). Energy isn't an issue, I'm PvE DPS based, and the pets do a decent job of keeping me alive.
I tried this build - I like it so far, but is there a reason you don't SS Ego? Don't we get bonus damage based off our EGO stat? If I decided to go Ego instead of Int, what would change on this build? Thanks for the help.
The bonus Damage a TK character gets from Ego caps at 70 Ego.
To be honest, with the changed to the TK set I would recommend EGO as a SS. Now that Ego Form provides an energy discount for TK powers, and that TK has an energy unlock that scales off of Ego, it is much more palatable.
Greetings all. I've adopted a previously posted build the all-time favourite DualBlade and added a few lines to it for ppl who are somewhat but a loner no matter they play in a team or solo.
Concept:
Malakai the blade of Balance
is a creature of demented neutrality, with powers from several sides >coughs< Mostly counting on his supernatural dexterity and melee skills but since he is a born genious and enchanted with mass amount of light/shadow based powers he can sometimes play as ranged-or a noobish supporter... and usually seen to teleport from mob to mob finishing whatever left after a team. Capable of doing the work of a full team. While slicing himself threw the knot of Gordius and big pile o trash, he can still use the shots form the moon base giant laser of death (aka orbital cannon) with just calling orbital strike from above. Based on dual blading so its serious dps, BUT -can Tank pretty mutch anything. Just with the basic build I can easily solo quite like anything. (elite serp-,demonflame-, resistance-, or even aftershock -true I never tried to solo elite-therakiel or so, but yes I'm able to farm darkspeeds alone)
Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Intelligence
Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts -- Energy Refraction
Level 1: Rebuke --
or Cleave ( r2, defensive stance for tank)
Level 6: Force Shield -- Force Sheath (or +r2 for tank)
Level 6: Travel power 1 (Swinging -- Flippin'
Level 8: Void Shift --
(for pvp: --nailed to the ground, crippling challenge-)
Level 11: Lightning Reflexes -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Form of the Tempest or Form of the Master ( +prana)
Level 17: Bountiful chi Resourgence -- resourgent reiki, Rank 2
Level 20: Eye Of The Storm -- Blade Beyond The Veil, Rank 2
(crippling challenge instead of r2 for tank)
Level 23: Dragon's Wrath -- Tiger's Courage, Rank 2
Level 26: Masterful dodge
Level 29: Force cascade-- Rank 3, Rank 2, (if tank pick any other power like Inertial Dampening shield or Bionic Shielding).
Level 32: Ascension - I use Rank 3 Rank2 -(Or lock n Load with 2 smokin barrels, or ego Surge with nimble Mind )
Level 35: Electric Sheath -- Matter energy union (or Molecular self assembly)
Level 35: Travel Power 2 (Flight or Jetboots )
Level 38: Orbital Cannon-- Rank 2, Anvil of Dawn
-or pick anything else what fits your concept or waht you felt your weakest side) .
Talents: Shooter Academics Coordinated Jack of all trades Diplmatic Body And Mind Covert Ops Tr.
Sureshot
Runs in guardian (unless you wanna be a protector for "tanking") Gear on: dex>iq>ego>str : put one dodge+avoidance item on defense slot
aim for ~230dex, ~150 iq, ~130-150 EGO, rest can go to str,consti or whatever you feel your weakpart.
Defensive powers:4 (with Rebuke)
-R: Rebuke to save yourself from some probz, or to heal out your tank or any teammember when your healer is sleeping or a noob (note: with no presence this is minor heal prank, but saved life dozens of time, you can pick Cleave instead of this and than u will have a power what is capable of givin you 1 stack of enrage and 1 stack of defiant -both can be useful)
-LR: after hours of math n testing its proven to be a LOT more survivable with LR than Invulnerability on a dex ter. Simple as that.
-MD: an ohshit button: godmode for a few sec.: usually more than enough to fill up your whole HP bar
-BcR: for more health. If you dont take form of the Master, you may pick, bcr OR support drones/bionic shielding/resourgence/palatine aswell insteead of this power. each has its advantage.
Offensive powers:4 (without Cleave)
(-C : cleave in groupmode there are pretty mutch use of its defensive stance, plus its kewl to swing a huge weapon -remember that this or rebuke you have to pick. )
-VS: Well any rush powa could fill this spot, I just use VS cause the free stun effect on it and to animate the dark side. If you never pvp dont put the nailed on it.- but if you want this setup to work in pvp/duels than put the nailed and the crippling on the shift and see your enemas fall down from eir high horse)
-DW: bosskiller, shiledbuster, and stabby feelin'
-FC: all-in aka: Alpha strike. use it under the effect of an energy form to make it cheaper.- or swap it for chest beam to debuff your enemy and raise your dps.
-Orbital cannon: yeah the canon form the clouds: massive damage if you have gear on EGO as 3rd stat ( I have 130 atm and works pretty fine with 4-5k crits), plus it fits for the theme.
Balance in both powers:8
-FB: force bolts. builds shield, chance with knockback +ranged energybuilder.
-FS: force shield.simple blocker with a longened effect, you can put a rank 2 on it if your tank is a noob and you end up tanking most instances
-Travel power 1: f.e.: Swinging: For more dodge and stuff with "flippin')
-FoTT or FotM: useful, but if you are a tank pick Form of the Master (its the same but gives energy n focus on dodge not on the crit-and if you put a storms eye prana on this than you can use the BcR a lot more often- so again : you could become a db tank -woot?- FoTT for focus from crits, FotM for focus from dodge and reduced cd on BcR. I personally prefer tempest, but according to mat the master is a lot more powerful form for this char.)
-EoS: swordswirlin' good one.-Defensive offense. The best for someone who is true neutral".
-A: ascension: can be used as defensive and offensive energy form- so no matter you want to fly, you want to heal a bit bigger, but also grants you damage bonus, and you will shoot it out with the force cascade. I needed it to compensate the darkness in my char. u can put LnL with 2 smokin barrles or whatever here.
-ES: again like asce: With the talent its more balanced than any other power you may have in this setup. Also grants you a fair energy regen speed, and defends you form attacks for a time. Plus yep you will shoot it out with the cascade anyways. Keep it and switch ascension for LnL if you want lnl in your powers.
-Travel power2:Fly or jetboots: just to fly or store your char up in da air.
all in all: (4xdef+4xoff)=8 8+8xbalanced=16powers overall (looks fine unless I miscalculated somethin'
Usual combat scene and rota:
1:Rebuke for energy or tap Ascension for louder canon. (Rebuke/Asce)
2:Orbital cannon on the biggest baddest idiot, or just the middle of the pack o' da mobsters. Ah and be at max distance just to win a few seconds for your charge(Oc)
3:Standard charge:Click on BcR or if you dont wanna nerf your dps/sure that you wont get hammered down by the aggroed 3-4packs of mobs, or click on your Masterful dodge, or skip the defensive opening and go to next . (BcR/MD or 4.)
4: Jump up in da air than fall down with a Voidshift with stunning the highguy of the band. remember to press on Block for a moment before pressing the VS. if you made it well, orbital cannon just strikes down with you. (Jump, Block than voidshift in eir face, after landing tap block than tap Ascension if not did it already).
5: While you are still affected with ascension you can press on BcR/MD just start to swirl your blades and maintain it for the half of the chargebar. ( block, BcR than EoS )
6: If you were good you are again on full or close to full energy and still have asce on you so press a Force Cascade just to shoot out the remaining seconds of your Asce form. (FC) if somehow you were slow or have no energy than just stab the bigone with a DW (DW)
7: If there is anything alive- means you are in an elite adventure, and you are still undamaged):
7a: press a masterful dodge or Bcr (if happens to have any prob) if not go to 7b. (MD/Bcr or 7b)
7b: press on Electro Sheath, (ES)
7c:Charge as usually or Oc (OC)
7d: jump in the air backwards, than voidshift to the face of your foes (jumpback block VS)
7e: swirl your blades (Eos)
7f: sthoot out the remaining seconds of ES with a fresh cascade (block than FC)
If anything left, repeat from 1, or spam: DW, block, EOS, block, OC, while checkin the cooldown on all of your nuker energy forms, and defensive pranks.
-If you let your energy builder reach your enemas once in a few second than 1:they may be knockedback, 2: you may get an additional shielding effect what prevents even more damage from you.
-If in trouble and have no "ohhshats" left: u still have Rebuke (with Ascension, tapped block + or BcR whats up in ever 10-12th sec...)
-If you want face2face damage: spam DW or charged DWs
-If you want more aoe: for close mobz just swirl your blades since its defense n offens at the same time, aganist ranged targets : if you have time charge the OC, if you have high energy: charge cascade if you have none, just voidshift and swirl the shinies.
I hope ya'll like it. Or if not swap anything for your pleasure. Blade of Balance. Over
Talents: Level 1:Quick Trigger Level 6:Shooter Level 9:Healthy Mind Level 12:Command Training Level 15:Sniper Training Level 18:Survival Training Level 21:Field Ops Training
This is the build I use to level right now... I'm level 21 and have no probleme what so ever! But I want to know, what will happen in the end game? Can I be a tank, because right now, nothing do enough damage to even fright me!
I will try to solo Aftershock tonight and see if it's good enough!
Talents: Level 1:Quick Trigger Level 6:Coordinated Level 9:Shooter Level 12:Academics Level 15:Martial Training Level 18:Covert Ops Training Level 21:Command Training
Weaponry is there for the Dodge tanks, Annihilation for nasty 13k spikes, and Frenzy to mop up trash and apply roots liberally. Maelstrom's stun is useful, but it's main purpose is to apply Leech quickly. The rest should be fairly self-explanatory. If you're PvE'ing this build will be overkill for a lot of what you'll run into. When PvP'ing, it's important to remember this build's a killer, not a fighter. Get in, spike, get out (that's what Sleight of Mind is for).
Hello there, I have some inquiries on a couple of themed builds, prefferably of the leveling variety.
One is a Lightning/Matrial arts mix, with a bit of ranged firepower and some melee of course.
And the second is an Earth-Themed Haeavy weapons char. I guess This one is sort of harder to do since it would just be using any random power that could have rocks or earth-shattering animations tied to them.
Other than those two themes, I do preffer chars that can take a hit or two. Soloing AP types, that is.
my current darkness build, not all dps but I solo most of the time
My go too attack is lifedrain, it keeps me alive and is not a Threat bomb
Normaly I will open with Grasping, send in the Horror and Shadows, drop Rift. If anyone is left alive. lifedrain till dead. Ruin for bosses, and Skarn's when in a group or on very large mobs.
thanks to emp for the help with this build, it rocks elite solo with most ease.
best results if you retcon at lvl 14 or later to get 'Lightning Storm' which will be your mass murder power of choice, then later 'Gigabolt' for hard hitting the single targets.
Run in 'Avenger' role, Gear for END/REC/CON/Pre
loads of energy for loong storms. guaranteed to raise a big smile.
Can I ask someone how this build makes any sense at all with Electric Shield as the second lvl 1 power? I am totally new to free form builds and wanted to try a free form electric guy but, at lvl 6 I have nothing but the energy builder to do damage.
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These are both intended as leveling builds. However, if you want Frenzy earlier to address multiple opponents I would swap out the lunge picking it up at 17 instead. That said, it's really a question of speed. Ego Blade Weaponry with Siphoning Strikes will let you wade through the henchmen and villains without worrying about Health all too much. Ego Blade Frenzy allows you to mow them down. Because grouping can be difficult I recommend waiting on Frenzy and focusing on the mobility of Swinging + Flippin' and Ego Blade Dash. Also, it doesn't take that long to hit 17 but it does occur generally post West Side so there are some battles towards the end I really think the auto-heal of Siphoning Strikes provides will provide larger benefit.
Let me know. Since there is so much discussion and build requesting in this thread I haven't gone through it thoroughly in a while.
Just put up a revised Psychic Warrior and alternate tank, with minor PBAOE healing variant.
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Powerarmor Avenger PVE: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Recovery
Level 13: Super Intelligence
Powers:
Level 1: Wrist Bolter
Level 1: Power Gauntlet
Level 6: Targeting Computer -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Jet Boots
Level 8: Mini Gun -- Rank 2, U-238 Rounds
Level 11: Micro Munitions -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 17: Support Drones -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 20: Conviction -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 23: Munitions Bots -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 26: Arctic Beast -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 29: Unbreakable -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 32: Lock N Load -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 35: Force Shield
Level 35: Teleport
Level 38: Resurrection Serum
Talents:
Level 1: Tech Savvy
Level 6: Quick Recovery
Level 9: Boundless Reserves
Level 12: Negotiator
Level 15: Investigator
Level 18: Amazing Stamina
Level 21: Healthy Mind
Test it and have fun.
You use in both builds Telepathic Reverberation.
Shouldn't that be Ego Reverberation?
Or am i missing something.
You're right, was a typo thanks for the catch.
What I am wanting is to make a vampire build, based off plenty of vampiric powers, such as life drains, possible shadow usage etc. Infernal whatever.
a freeform one.. but at the moment im really unsure about stats and everything..
The problem with munitions is that the attacks are fairly weak damage-wise. So normally to get the damage to a semi-acceptable level, you SS Dex and Ego for wonderful crits. I suppose your Rec/Int superstats could make up for this somewhat by being able to run Gatling longer, but it's still going to be somewhat weak. Rec/Int is good for energy-hungry PA powers, which can be run all at the same time.
But to answer your question, you can go a few routes to add defense to your Targetting Computer build:
- Dodge: Evasive Maneuvers, Lead Tempest+adv, Dragon Kick+adv, Swinging+adv
- Inertial Dampening Field
- Active Defenses (your SS Int will help the cooldowns)
The first thing that comes to mind if you want to add some thunder to your lightning would be the sonic device from the gageteering set. Adds some extra damage to the already impressive lighting attacks of electrical.
Basically, what you're asking for is a Beastial Supernatural build that includes devour essence from Infernal Supernatural, and a few darkness powers, (my favorites include Shadow Embrace, Void Shift, and Summon Shadows). If you want to flesh things out a bit, you can take Command Animals to reflect how some vampires can summon animals to fight for them.
A nice combination is taking the Phlebotomist advantage to devour essence that increases the healing it deals if you use it on a bleeding target.
The Furor Venenum advantage to Bite may also be appropriate, as it "infects" a target you bite, and can enrage you if they're bleeding.
Form of the Swordsman grants stacks of Focus when you apply a bleed, which gives a damage bonus and grants you energy. This is only for melee attacks, but most of your attacks will be melee, so this will work well.
youst whante to say thx for this build
i am youst loving it.
wher can i download this build becuse the link is broken or somthink ???
or wher can i download the program so i can store this build.
Dual Blades is so strong that it's one of the most forgiving power sets to level. I've half-jokingly told people that playing DB is as simple as taking Dragon's Wrath, Sword Cyclone, and rolling your face across the keyboard.
That's half-joking. It's not completely untrue.
For a fully offensive build, Taking Dex/Int with Quarry and Form of the Tempest will have you non-stop Sword Cycloning your way across the map. Not much more needs to be said about this, it's really simple and you can't fail with it.
Defensively, my DB character uses Dex/Int with Lightning Reflexes. I use Molecular Self-Assembly from Gadgets, and I use my lunge to trigger it. If there are multiple mobs I Cyclone, if it's a single mob I use Dragon's Wrath. I solo on elite and rarely have to use Bountiful Chi Resurgence. It's there if I need it, but I barely ever use it, even during most boss fights. It's just that strong of a set.
The change to Lock n' Load is a minor nerf to most DB builds that were using it, but it's easily worked around by simply going Dex/Int instead of Dex/Ego. Damage is somewhat lower, but you'll hardly even notice. Nothing in the single player PvE game should pose a threat to a Dual Blader.
Anyhoo like i said in the post that appears to be in the wrong place (no one told meh general chat is general and building builds generally goes on in C.O :P ) some creepeh guy wanted to know my build said it might be good if a team of meh went into pvp so i said ill post so he can haz look so here haz a look creepeh guy :O
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pet master person: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Ego
Powers:
Level 1: Rain Of Steel
Level 1: Form of the Tempest
Level 6: Thunderbolt Lunge -- Nailed to the Ground, Crippling Challenge
Level 6: Acrobatics -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 8: Eye Of The Storm -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 11: Aura Of Primal Majesty -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 14: Energy Shield -- Laser Knight
Level 17: Sigils Of Radiant Sanctuary
Level 20: Support Drones -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 23: Munitions Bots -- Rank 2
Level 26: Attack Toys! -- Rank 2
Level 29: Command Animals -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Inertial Dampening Field -- Rank 2
Level 35: Earth Flight
Level 38: Ebon Rift -- Vengeful Shadows, Rank 2
Talents:
Level 1: The Hero
Level 6: Indomitable
Level 9: Agile
Level 12: Enduring
Level 15: Acrobat
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Ascetic
I also use force of nimbus , archers memory and fists of compliance devices the last 2 crit well and help with molec assem
For most of the life of the game LnL with advantage wasnt a significant part of many DB builds (that I saw). It came into prominence a few months before the nerf after a couple of players pointed out its efficacy here on the forums. Of course it proliferated quickly from there.
The reality of the matter is that DB was extraordinarily effective before LnL w/adv was discovered, and still is.
i agree. i've never once used it on my DB as i felt it didn't really fit her concept, and she still trivializes most encounters.
First of, it's a dual passive / dual role PvE build, it will for sure not be as effective as pure builds or min maxed builds. It's also not a leveling build and requires a retcon at some point or the other (best at 35 when you get IDF or at least after you get Lead Tempest at 29)
Munitions & Telepathy Dual Role Tank / Support
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Presence
Equip for Dex and Pre to softcap at ~200, get a good part in End as well (~100) and split everything else between Ego (the big remaining bunch) and Int.
If you manage to have a secondary equip for the Healer part, you might want to lower Ego a little bit and put some more into Int and Rec.
With a mix between Yellow, Green and Blue equip I'm getting to 206 Dex, 194 Pre, 71 Ego and 93 End, Con is at 33, Rec 15 and Int at 29 and Str at 10. Thats unbuffed and with LR as passive, not in sentinel with AoPM
Runs in protector or Sentinel, depending on role.
Powers:
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Assault Rifle
Level 6: Killer Instinct
Level 6: Jet Boots (or any other travel power) -- Rank 3
Level 8: Lightning Reflexes -- Rank 3
Level 11: Force Shield -- Rank 3, Force Sheathe
Level 14: Lock N' Load -- Rank 3
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki
Level 20: Aura of Primal Majesty -- Rank 3
Level 23: Psionic Healing -- Rank 3
Level 26: Mindful Reinforcement -- Rank 2, Revitalizing Boost
Level 29: Lead Tempest -- Rank 2, Tread Softly, Challenging Strikes
Level 32: Masterful Dodge
Level 35: Inertial Dampening Field
Level 35: Teleport (choose your second travel power)
Level 38: Resurrection Serum
Talents:
Level 1: Quick Trigger
Level 6: Finesse
Level 9: Shooter
Level 12: Coordinated
Level 15: Accurate
Level 18: Showmanship
Level 21: Diplomatic
What do I use this build for? It's mostly intended as a group tank build with a lot of versatility. We normally have a lot of DPS chars in our groups, as such the build leaves doing damage to others. It can however tank as well as heal rather decently, filling both roles depending on what is really necessary for the group.
To give a short list of facts about the build in its current form.
.) Can be a decent tank or decent support char
.) Simple to play, not a lot of stacking or power routines to worry about
.) No need to switch between melee and ranged combat, the build is entirely around ranged
.) No worries about targeting a lot, get close to the bad ones and just aoe everything around you
.) Very forgiving to player mistakes. Forgot to hit a key? Your heal not running? Don't worry you have so much extra heals and defense that it's not a problem
.) HoT's damage shield and Force Sheathe balance out the incoming damage really well, even if you get caught in holds and other ccs
.) Rather low damage, even for a tank character, you can solo content, but it takes time, teaming up with at least one DPS char is recommended
.) Limited on stats a little bit, as the build has to split it's stats for tank as well as healing.
.) Can get energy problems if someone cripples your blocking, as your blocks are your main energy income.
.) Not a PvP build
A power breakdown:
Gunslinger: thematic energy builder. you might consider radiance as energy builder, to avoid getting into energy issues when you are in sentinel role and healing and you don't want to risk shooting an enemy with your EB
Assault Rifle: really just a filler power to get to the next tier, as theres not much else to choose that fit's my theme
Killer Instincts: crits for energy on a dex build. doesn't sound that bad to me and it's one of the few energy unlocks that with the limited amount of powers and to reach higher tiers that you can get without needing another power for a synergy and without something drastically theme breaking
Lightning Reflexes and Bountiful Chi Resurgence with the Resurgent Reiki Adv.: The builds main portion of the actual synergy tank. You dodge a lot and the more you dodge, the more you heal. Overall nothing special really and well proven at length before. On top of it with Inertial Dampening Field, to lower the incoming minion damage as Lightning Reflexes can get issues with lots of minions this is a rather solid basis.
Force Shield is another of the main pillars of this build. Most of all it provides you with loads and loads of energy, because with the Force Sheathe adv. you can literally constantly block, by just tapping the shield and then going on. It works really well with Lightning Reflexes to balance out spike damage and make this otherwise low health build less squishy.
Lead Tempest: Your main attack. Filled up with Challenging Strikes it's also your threat generation aoe. With the high Pre, there's not much that will not run to you, even without stacking threat generation. Be mindful of the high miss chance when the enemies are too far away though. You might want to switch Tread Softly for Rank 3, as you have an awful amount of stacked defense already.
Lock N' Load and Masterful Dodge are your active offense and active defense clickies. I rarely ever use them, because I'm a lazy person, but they definitely have their use.
Mindful Reinforcement, Psionic Healing and Aura of Primal Majesty are mostly for my secondary role, although in a tight situation, an extra damage and healing shield can always be handy even for the tank side. I choose the Telepathy powers over the other heals for one main reason. While in tank role, you will have rather unlimited energy through blocking, a sentinel rarely blocks at all. These Telepathy heals, second as energy gains and while they don't necessarily give you an awful amount of energy, they give you a rather decent bit without interrupting to heal. The passive is a choice because it significantly increases your stats, including, Int, End and Rec, making it even easier to hold your energy in Sentinel role.
Especially when you have a secondary set of gear, Aura of Radiant Protection or Seraphim are surely good choices as well, depending a lot on how you play and how your other power choices are going to be.
Oh and Resurrection Serum, is just that last power .. take what you feel you want. A lunge might be nice to quickly get to the enemies before blasting them. An initial pull like sniper rifle might be nice, pets might be nice, a hold might be nice .. many things .. choose what you prefer.
I tested it with a full room of 5 player Hard in the powerhouse and it didn't really have any issues there. I will add a vid when I find the time to record it.
I'll toss mine in.
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: Level 40 Champion - Godsend's ShadowWarrior Build
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Constitution
Level 13: Super Intelligence
Powers:
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Cleave -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Defiance -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Teleport -- Rank 2
Level 8: Void Shift -- Nailed to the Ground, Emerging Nightmares
Level 11: Arc of Ruin -- Rank 2, No Quarter
Level 14: Eruption -- Rank 2
Level 17: Ebon Void -- Voracious Darkness
Level 20: Resurgence -- Rank 2
Level 23: Aggressor -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 26: Annihilate -- Rank 2
Level 29: Enrage
Level 32: Ebon Rift -- Vengeful Shadows, Rank 2
Level 35: Spirit Reverberation
Level 35: Light(Dark)speed
Level 38: Inertial Dampening Field -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Talents:
Level 1: The Devastator
Level 6: Mighty
Level 9: Physical Conditioning
Level 12: Healthy Mind
Level 15: Tireless
Level 18: Quick Recovery
Level 21: Body And Mind
It's built to last, is good for leveling, dishes out dmg, takes dmg, and is thematic to boot. Runs in Guardian.
Normal battles goes something like this: Void Shift, Fear everything, Arc of Ruin to take out lower levels, Eruption+ Annihilate for biggest enemy, and the mob is usually dead by this point. If you think the method wont work, you can always pop in with Void Shift, pop Ebon Rift to proc Agressor and benefit from SpiritReverb, and proceed to take out whatever is left standing.
Resurgeance, IDF, Agressor, and Enrage are all pretty self-explanatory. Also, the case has been made to switch SpiritReverb for MSA, which I'm currently testing. But looking through, you have Resurge, Enrage, Void Shift, Eruption, and Ebon Rift all on cooldowns. If you were to gear INT high enough, then MSA would be another great choice instead of SpiritReverb.
Color everything dark blue/purple, pick up Darkspeed or keep using teleport, and you have yourself the much asked-for Shadowblade build.
EDIT
I'll go ahead and toss in the Agent Orange build as well
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: Level 40 Champion - Godsend's Agent Orange Build
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Ego
Powers:
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Shotgun Blast -- Breaching Round
Level 6: Submachinegun Burst -- Aggression
Level 6: Swinging -- Flippin', Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 8: Evasive Maneuvers -- Sleight Of Mind
Level 11: Pestilence -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 14: Gatling Gun -- Listen To Reason, Rank 2
Level 17: Bionic Shielding -- Rank 2
Level 20: Force Shield -- Force Sheath, Rank 2
Level 23: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki, Rank 2
Level 26: Masterful Dodge -- Unfettered Strikes, Rank 2
Level 29: Lead Tempest -- Tread Softly
Level 32: Breakaway Shot -- Microfilament Wire
Level 35: Aspect Of The Infernal
Level 35: Superspeed
Level 38: Lock N Load
Talents:
Level 1: Quick Trigger
Level 6: Brilliant
Level 9: Indomitable
Level 12: Agile
Level 15: Martial Training
Level 18: Coordinated
Level 21: Academics
Keep Aspect running at all times, roll in Avenger. Pop BCR+Dodge/Manuevers when you need to heal, or Bionic if you get a chance (I usually pop that before I start attacking). Other than that, tap block, hit Lock and Load, and let loose with whatever you feel like. Aspect+Pestilence garauntees the mobs will be hurting, Evasive and Breakway get you out of melee range. If you want to stay in melee range, Submachine Burst garauntees a a stack of bleed as well. Maintain Gatling Gun and you get enraged for whatever is left.
The build crits like mad and deals super damage. All you really need to worry about is staying healed and keeping Sheathe up between attacks. I colored Aspect and Pestilence orange...hence then name.
Right now I use an electric form, lightning arc, spark storm, sonic device, munibot, support drone build that is SS Int and End. Basically, all technology. He is supposed to be a support semi-nonviolent mild manored type. This build has no problems anywhere at level 28. Lightning arc and spark storm takes care of about everything. My trusty bots hold the field, while I use bionic shielding and IDF to support my team or for solo content.
I want to retcon to a true gadget toon with Pulse Particle Rifle and other new gadget powers, but am very undecided on what passive to choose. Should I go AoPM and ss DEX and PRE? Stay lightning arc and an offensive passive in avenger?
Anyone out there have builds like this?
Avengers are lousy at team support. Decide what you want to do. For straight damage, Electric Form and the new Pulse Beam Rifle with some sort of Dex build is pretty great.
However, AoPM in Guardian is the best setup I've found to hybrid as DPS and team support. Dex/Pre or Ego/Pre, it's hard to go wrong. It's not going to do as much damage as an offensive passive in Avenger. It can do respectable dps though.
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anon: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Presence
Level 13: Super Constitution
Powers:
Level 1: Clobber
Level 1: Defensive Combo -- Crippling Challenge, Rank 2
Level 6: Mighty Leap -- Nailed to the Ground
Level 6: Acrobatics -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 8: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Energy Shield -- Laser Knight
Level 14: Bionic Shielding -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 17: Mini Gun -- Challenging Strikes
Level 20: Telepathic Reverberation
Level 23: Field Surge -- Rank 2
Level 26: Resurgence -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 29: Havoc Stomp -- Challenging Strikes
Level 32: Circle Of Primal Dominion
Level 35: Ego Storm -- Malevolent Manifestation
Level 35: Superjump -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 38: Support Drones -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Talents:
Level 1: Divinity
Level 6: Intimidating
Level 9: Enduring
Level 12: Tireless
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Shrug It Off
Level 21: Lasting Impression
This tank can handle any tanking situation as well as keep the bad guy's attention. Mine has END for primary utility for a adequate pool of energy, and STR gear in the primary offence slot for knock back resistance, and of course CON foe defense. The Mini Gun is a 100 ft Challenging Strikes pull with debuff and works well with pulling mobs. Also Crippling Challenge with defensive combo generates tons of threat. (Thx S. Prime). You will have plenty of heals and the Field Surge is the "OH S#!+" button and can be easily replaced with Masterful Dodge. Ego Storm offers awesome crowd control with Telepathic Reverberation giving you energy and making it possible to hold it for a full maintain.Havoc Stomp offers great crowd control as well as applying Challenging Strikes. Note that is build is very low on DPS and would be a slow solo (Even tho it isn't that bad with Mini Gun's debuff and Havoc Stomp.
Id like to keep as many aoe's that is possible and still do major damage. is there any one out there that wouldnt mind helping me build my devilish quisenart form hell???please respond to me personally thank you
Helllo Cyber Kittie
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Constitution
Powers:
Level 1: Hawk's Talons
Level 1: Inexorable Tides
Level 6: Shuriken Throw -- Chained Kunai
Level 6: Acrobatics -- Rank 2
Level 8: Sparkstorm -- Challenging Strikes, Rank 2, Electric Personality
Level 11: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Form of the Tempest
Level 17: Resurgence -- Rank 2
Level 20: Dragon's Claws -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 23: Energy Shield -- Laser Knight, Rank 2
Level 26: Electric Sheath -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 29: Pounce -- Nailed to the Ground, Crippling Challenge
Level 32: Ionic Reverberation
Level 35: Nanobot Swarm -- Rejuvenating Injectors
Level 35: Rainbow Flight -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 38: Circle Of Primal Dominion
Talents:
Level 1: The Hero
Level 6: Physical Conditioning
Level 9: Martial Focus
Level 12: Acrobat
Level 15: Boundless Reserves
Level 18: Accurate
Level 21: Survival Training
Probably not maximized but very hard to knock out and fun to play. Either for soloing, leveling or tanking
My def & heal + your attacks ^_^
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Strength
Level 13: Super Dexterity
Powers:
Level 1: Rain Of Steel
Level 1: Form of the Tempest
Level 6: Shuriken Throw -- Rank 2, Crippling Challenge
Level 6: Teleport
Level 8: Eruption -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 11: Invulnerability -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 14: Decimate -- Restraining Order, Nailed to the Ground
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki, Rank 2
Level 20: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 23: Conviction -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 26: Evasive Maneuvers -- Sleight Of Mind
Level 29: Dragon's Wrath -- Rank 2, Tiger's Courage
Level 32: Sword Cyclone -- Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenging Strikes
Level 35: Unbreakable
Level 35: Acrobatics
Level 38: Masterful Dodge
Talents:
And btw my build,
ASSASSINS MASTER (that's my toon name)
that's classic dex-EGO hight DPS build with good AoE / low inc. damage def.
Full control:
root - lunge
hold - binding
knock - geyser
Full def:
Asobtion
Damage resist
Dodge - EM (+17% dodge, good with B chi heal)
DPS:
Dragon claw
Sword cyclone
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anon: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Ego
Level 13: Super Dexterity
Powers:
Level 1: Rain Of Steel
Level 1: Thunderbolt Lunge -- Crippling Challenge
Level 6: Form of the Tempest -- Rank 2
Level 6: Acrobatics -- Versatility, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 8: Masterful Dodge
Level 11: Evasive Maneuvers -- Sleight Of Mind
Level 14: Conviction -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 17: Force Geyser -- Nailed to the Ground
Level 20: Unbreakable
Level 23: Dragon's Claws -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 26: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 29: Sword Cyclone -- Challenging Strikes, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 32: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 35: Binding Of Aratron -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 35: Teleport
Level 38: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki
Talents:
Now i am working with a new build like w40000 marine, my new toon is not 40 lvl, just 24, but it's good
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Strength
Level 13: Super Constitution
Powers:
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Defiance -- Rank 2
Level 6: Decimate -- Nailed to the Ground, Restraining Order
Level 6: Flight -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 8: Enrage -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Annihilate -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Eruption -- Crippling Challenge, Rank 2
Level 17: Support Drones -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 20: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 23: Brute Strike -- Concussion
Level 26: Brimstone -- Challenging Strikes, Rank 2, Aftershock
Level 29: Circle Of Primal Dominion
Level 32: Inertial Dampening Field
Level 35: Unbreakable
Level 35: Acrobatics
Level 38: Masterful Dodge
Talents:
I tried this build - I like it so far, but is there a reason you don't SS Ego? Don't we get bonus damage based off our EGO stat? If I decided to go Ego instead of Int, what would change on this build? Thanks for the help.
After test in Duels and pve, i think that i've to make some changes:
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Strength
Level 13: Super Constitution
Powers:
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Defiance -- Rank 2
Level 6: Decimate -- Crippling Challenge, Restraining Order
Level 6: Acrobatics -- Rank 2
Level 8: Enrage -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Annihilate -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Eruption -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 20: Conviction -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 23: Brimstone -- Challenging Strikes, Rank 2, Aftershock
Level 26: Brute Strike -- Concussion
Level 29: Inertial Dampening Field
Level 32: Shockwave -- Leg Rumbler
Level 35: Resurgence
Level 35: Flight
Level 38: Molecular Self-Assembly
Talents:
I fought you earlier today, that build's pretty fun to duel against. I was actually really happy that you were a dual blader that didn't resort to dragon's wrath spam, but still felt like I was fighting a dual blader.
Actually, it's ironic. A variation of the build I fought you with is what I was about to post. You actually helped me optimize a bit, so thanks
This isn't a leveling build, it really isn't usable till 17, preferably 26. I'm including a leveling build to putz with until then, and swap from later, that still feels a bit like the original does by the end. The concept I was going with is twofold: 1, to make a build that really strongly utilizes the implosion engine, without risking it getting popped by mobs because it's got a health bar for some dumb reason. This works very well as a power-armor themed character, if you're looking for effective but not wanting to break concept.
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Pulsar MK IV
Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Endurance
Level 13: Super Constitution
Powers:
Level 1: Sonic Blaster
Level 1: Bionic Shielding -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 6: Jet Boots
Level 8: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Nanobot Swarm -- Rejuvenating Injectors
Level 14: Imbue -- Rank 2
Level 17: Mini Gun -- Accelerated Metabolism, U-238 Rounds
Level 20: Unbreakable -- Rank 2
Level 23: Lock N Load -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 26: Chest Beam -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 29: Orbital Cannon -- Anvil of Dawn, Rank 2
Level 32: Implosion Engine -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 35: Ego Storm -- Malevolent Manifestation
Level 35: Teleport
Level 38: Inertial Dampening Field
Talents:
Level 1: Abyssal
Level 6: Boundless Reserves
Level 9: Investigator
Level 12: Healthy Mind
Level 15: Enduring
Level 18: Brilliant
Level 21: Energetic
the nuts and bolts:
This build is fairly tanky, I've off tanked pretty frequently with it, and regularly hang as the last player in zombie apocalypse pvp. You'll do better at that, however, if you drop the IDF for another active defense, and put the ranks from imbue in that. I suggest resurgence. It's also really solid dps, especially in an aoe. This can be expanded on by swapping IDF for ego surge, and dropping the extra points from imbue into the nimble mind advantage. Obviously, if you plan on swapping out, leave the imbue points at the end of when you spend your points, right behind inertial dampening field. You want them at the top of the list.
The dps:
This build is a HUGE alpha strike. You can maintain solid dps, but it really shines when you're dropping it in a crowd and flattening everyone. Keep at a range, and hit lock n load. Trigger imbue. drop an orbital cannon, then toss in an implosion engine. run in, hit ego storm to lock the enemy in place, then hit nanobots. drop another orbital cannon. a quick burst with mini gun (literally a half a second) and a tap of chest beam to debuff damage resistance, then maintain your energy builder to keep the ego storm going, occasionally cycling mini gun and chest beam to keep debuffs up. This *melts* crowds. While you're waiting for the engine to recharge, you can use the ego storm to hold crowds while the orbital cannon charges, and debuff them with the gun and beam. Unless they fixed it, and clarification on this would be awesome, the imbue should trigger for the first 4 things you drop for the alpha strike. That doesn't tickle. Although, it's pretty darn funny to take into elite serpent lantern 5 man and have someone pull threat. This build takes big groups from vaguely intimidating to looking a lot like something tasty to chew on.
The drawbacks:
This can strip aggro from anything. That alpha gets a lot of attention, anything that survives it is coming for you unless your tank is REALLY on point. The defenses are layered; IDF and invuln can take a hell of a beating and I threw in a few heals over time and a defense to mitigate it, but be prepared to block for a second or 2 until your storm comes back up, if you get overwhelmed. As well, there's a bit of a cooldown involved in this build, when your cannon is still recharging. your dps will drop when this happens. The kind of damage you'll throw out overall very much so makes up for this fact, but be prepared for moments when you're kinda just putzing and debuffing stuff, waiting for your cooldowns to end.
as for the leveling build before this? here:
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Endurance
Level 13: Super Constitution
Powers:
Level 1: Wrist Bolter
Level 1: Laser Sword -- Particle Acceleration
Level 6: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Jet Boots
Level 8: Mini Gun -- U-238 Rounds
Level 11: Bionic Shielding -- Rank 2
Level 14: Concussor Beam -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 17: Chest Beam -- Rank 2
Level 20: Unbreakable -- Rank 2
Level 23: Lock N Load -- Rank 2
Talents:
Level 1: Abyssal
Level 6: Boundless Reserves
Level 9: Investigator
Level 12: Healthy Mind
Level 15: Enduring
Level 18: Brilliant
Level 21: Energetic
Pretty typical debuffer power armor, it's survivable and throws good dps. nothing else to say, really. 1 swipe of the sword, a tap of the chest beam, then mini-gun and concussor beams to burn down the biggest thing in the pack, and his henchmen.
END OF RINE
Thank you rin.
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Intelligence
Powers:
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Two-Gun Mojo -- Nailed to the Ground, Rank 2
Level 6: Killer Instinct
Level 6: Flight
Level 8: Quarry -- Fair Game
Level 11: Holdout Shot -- Rank 2, Stim Pack
Level 14: Shotgun Blast -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 17: Lead Tempest -- Tread Softly, Rank 2
Level 20: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki, Rank 2
Level 23: Masterful Dodge -- Unfettered Strikes
Level 26: Parry
Level 29: Lock N Load -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 32: Breakaway Shot
Level 35: Command Animals -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 35: Teleport
Level 38: Howl -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Talents:
Level 1: Sureshot
Level 6: Shooter
Level 9: Agile
Level 12: Coordinated
Level 15: Academics
Level 18: Field Ops Training
Level 21: Survival Training
This is not a power oriented build, but more a Theme base build. You like cowboy, dress like one and use this build.
The wolf summon is more for the actual dog who always follow the lone ranger! The Howl is more for when the Cowboy listen into the nigh, then he try it on opponent to se if it work also.
Lead Tempest is a killer.. You dont need anything else when you are surrounded, just use it and kill.
The shotgun is not the best skill, but used correctly can be a killer and also he empty your energy for the Holdout shot.
The healing is there just to make the build usable, but can be replace by other stuff.
You might need to put some gear into EGO to get good crit, some Endurance, but not that much, and INT and DEX like all other say!
You can also use a more Fallout style and change all Dual gun skill by Rifle skill.
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Intelligence
Level 13: Super Endurance
Powers:
Level 1: Electric Bolt -- Ionic Infusion, Lightning Overload
Level 1: Lightning Arc -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 6: Electric Form -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 6: Jet Boots -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 8: Sparkstorm
Level 11: Ionic Reverberation
Level 14: Lightning Storm -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 17: Electric Sheath -- Matter - Energy Union, Rank 2
Level 20: Force Shield -- Force Sheath
Level 23: Support Drones -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 26: Munitions Bots -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 29: Ball Lightning -- Triplicity
Level 32: Enrage
Level 35: Inertial Dampening Field -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 38: ???
Talents:
Level 1: Tech Savvy
Level 6: Investigator
Level 9: Negotiator
Level 12: Amazing Stamina
Level 15: Discipline Training
Level 18: Paramilitary Training
Level 21: Jack Of All Trades
As I said, I have yet to retcon. My current build utilizes Int and Rec as super stats, I currently run Electric Shield with Electric Vengance as the block, and instead of Enrage as above, I have Gigabolt, and still not entirely sure what to put as my level 38 power or as my second travel power (just went with teleport for the 'coolness' factor). Energy isn't an issue, I'm PvE DPS based, and the pets do a decent job of keeping me alive.
Any suggestions?
The bonus Damage a TK character gets from Ego caps at 70 Ego.
To be honest, with the changed to the TK set I would recommend EGO as a SS. Now that Ego Form provides an energy discount for TK powers, and that TK has an energy unlock that scales off of Ego, it is much more palatable.
Concept:
Malakai the blade of Balance
is a creature of demented neutrality, with powers from several sides >coughs< Mostly counting on his supernatural dexterity and melee skills but since he is a born genious and enchanted with mass amount of light/shadow based powers he can sometimes play as ranged-or a noobish supporter... and usually seen to teleport from mob to mob finishing whatever left after a team. Capable of doing the work of a full team. While slicing himself threw the knot of Gordius and big pile o trash, he can still use the shots form the moon base giant laser of death (aka orbital cannon) with just calling orbital strike from above. Based on dual blading so its serious dps, BUT -can Tank pretty mutch anything. Just with the basic build I can easily solo quite like anything. (elite serp-,demonflame-, resistance-, or even aftershock -true I never tried to solo elite-therakiel or so, but yes I'm able to farm darkspeeds alone)
Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Intelligence
Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts -- Energy Refraction
Level 1: Rebuke --
or Cleave ( r2, defensive stance for tank)
Level 6: Force Shield -- Force Sheath (or +r2 for tank)
Level 6: Travel power 1 (Swinging -- Flippin'
Level 8: Void Shift --
(for pvp: --nailed to the ground, crippling challenge-)
Level 11: Lightning Reflexes -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Form of the Tempest or Form of the Master ( +prana)
Level 17: Bountiful chi Resourgence -- resourgent reiki, Rank 2
Level 20: Eye Of The Storm -- Blade Beyond The Veil, Rank 2
(crippling challenge instead of r2 for tank)
Level 23: Dragon's Wrath -- Tiger's Courage, Rank 2
Level 26: Masterful dodge
Level 29: Force cascade-- Rank 3, Rank 2, (if tank pick any other power like Inertial Dampening shield or Bionic Shielding).
Level 32: Ascension - I use Rank 3 Rank2 -(Or lock n Load with 2 smokin barrels, or ego Surge with nimble Mind )
Level 35: Electric Sheath -- Matter energy union (or Molecular self assembly)
Level 35: Travel Power 2 (Flight or Jetboots )
Level 38: Orbital Cannon-- Rank 2, Anvil of Dawn
-or pick anything else what fits your concept or waht you felt your weakest side) .
Talents:
Shooter
Academics
Coordinated
Jack of all trades
Diplmatic
Body And Mind
Covert Ops Tr.
Sureshot
Runs in guardian (unless you wanna be a protector for "tanking")
Gear on: dex>iq>ego>str : put one dodge+avoidance item on defense slot
aim for ~230dex, ~150 iq, ~130-150 EGO, rest can go to str,consti or whatever you feel your weakpart.
Defensive powers:4 (with Rebuke)
-R: Rebuke to save yourself from some probz, or to heal out your tank or any teammember when your healer is sleeping or a noob (note: with no presence this is minor heal prank, but saved life dozens of time, you can pick Cleave instead of this and than u will have a power what is capable of givin you 1 stack of enrage and 1 stack of defiant -both can be useful)
-LR: after hours of math n testing its proven to be a LOT more survivable with LR than Invulnerability on a dex ter. Simple as that.
-MD: an ohshit button: godmode for a few sec.: usually more than enough to fill up your whole HP bar
-BcR: for more health. If you dont take form of the Master, you may pick, bcr OR support drones/bionic shielding/resourgence/palatine aswell insteead of this power. each has its advantage.
Offensive powers:4 (without Cleave)
(-C : cleave in groupmode there are pretty mutch use of its defensive stance, plus its kewl to swing a huge weapon -remember that this or rebuke you have to pick. )
-VS: Well any rush powa could fill this spot, I just use VS cause the free stun effect on it and to animate the dark side. If you never pvp dont put the nailed on it.- but if you want this setup to work in pvp/duels than put the nailed and the crippling on the shift and see your enemas fall down from eir high horse)
-DW: bosskiller, shiledbuster, and stabby feelin'
-FC: all-in aka: Alpha strike. use it under the effect of an energy form to make it cheaper.- or swap it for chest beam to debuff your enemy and raise your dps.
-Orbital cannon: yeah the canon form the clouds: massive damage if you have gear on EGO as 3rd stat ( I have 130 atm and works pretty fine with 4-5k crits), plus it fits for the theme.
Balance in both powers:8
-FB: force bolts. builds shield, chance with knockback +ranged energybuilder.
-FS: force shield.simple blocker with a longened effect, you can put a rank 2 on it if your tank is a noob and you end up tanking most instances
-Travel power 1: f.e.: Swinging: For more dodge and stuff with "flippin')
-FoTT or FotM: useful, but if you are a tank pick Form of the Master (its the same but gives energy n focus on dodge not on the crit-and if you put a storms eye prana on this than you can use the BcR a lot more often- so again : you could become a db tank -woot?- FoTT for focus from crits, FotM for focus from dodge and reduced cd on BcR. I personally prefer tempest, but according to mat the master is a lot more powerful form for this char.)
-EoS: swordswirlin' good one.-Defensive offense. The best for someone who is true neutral".
-A: ascension: can be used as defensive and offensive energy form- so no matter you want to fly, you want to heal a bit bigger, but also grants you damage bonus, and you will shoot it out with the force cascade. I needed it to compensate the darkness in my char. u can put LnL with 2 smokin barrles or whatever here.
-ES: again like asce: With the talent its more balanced than any other power you may have in this setup. Also grants you a fair energy regen speed, and defends you form attacks for a time. Plus yep you will shoot it out with the cascade anyways. Keep it and switch ascension for LnL if you want lnl in your powers.
-Travel power2:Fly or jetboots: just to fly or store your char up in da air.
all in all: (4xdef+4xoff)=8 8+8xbalanced=16powers overall (looks fine unless I miscalculated somethin'
Usual combat scene and rota:
1:Rebuke for energy or tap Ascension for louder canon. (Rebuke/Asce)
2:Orbital cannon on the biggest baddest idiot, or just the middle of the pack o' da mobsters. Ah and be at max distance just to win a few seconds for your charge(Oc)
3:Standard charge:Click on BcR or if you dont wanna nerf your dps/sure that you wont get hammered down by the aggroed 3-4packs of mobs, or click on your Masterful dodge, or skip the defensive opening and go to next . (BcR/MD or 4.)
4: Jump up in da air than fall down with a Voidshift with stunning the highguy of the band. remember to press on Block for a moment before pressing the VS. if you made it well, orbital cannon just strikes down with you. (Jump, Block than voidshift in eir face, after landing tap block than tap Ascension if not did it already).
5: While you are still affected with ascension you can press on BcR/MD just start to swirl your blades and maintain it for the half of the chargebar. ( block, BcR than EoS )
6: If you were good you are again on full or close to full energy and still have asce on you so press a Force Cascade just to shoot out the remaining seconds of your Asce form. (FC) if somehow you were slow or have no energy than just stab the bigone with a DW (DW)
7: If there is anything alive- means you are in an elite adventure, and you are still undamaged):
7a: press a masterful dodge or Bcr (if happens to have any prob) if not go to 7b. (MD/Bcr or 7b)
7b: press on Electro Sheath, (ES)
7c:Charge as usually or Oc (OC)
7d: jump in the air backwards, than voidshift to the face of your foes (jumpback block VS)
7e: swirl your blades (Eos)
7f: sthoot out the remaining seconds of ES with a fresh cascade (block than FC)
If anything left, repeat from 1, or spam: DW, block, EOS, block, OC, while checkin the cooldown on all of your nuker energy forms, and defensive pranks.
-If you let your energy builder reach your enemas once in a few second than 1:they may be knockedback, 2: you may get an additional shielding effect what prevents even more damage from you.
-If in trouble and have no "ohhshats" left: u still have Rebuke (with Ascension, tapped block + or BcR whats up in ever 10-12th sec...)
-If you want face2face damage: spam DW or charged DWs
-If you want more aoe: for close mobz just swirl your blades since its defense n offens at the same time, aganist ranged targets : if you have time charge the OC, if you have high energy: charge cascade if you have none, just voidshift and swirl the shinies.
I hope ya'll like it. Or if not swap anything for your pleasure. Blade of Balance. Over
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Ego
Level 13: Super Dexterity
Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Darts -- Leeching Strikes
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Challenging Strikes, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Ego Blade Dash -- Crippling Challenge
Level 6: Fire Flight
Level 8: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Ego Reverberation
Level 14: Mental Discipline -- Id Blades, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 17: Ego Blade Breach -- Domineering Will, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 20: Unbreakable -- Rank 2
Level 23: Telekinetic Shield -- Telekinetic Reinforcement
Level 26: Inertial Dampening Field -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 29: Psionic Healing
Level 32: Ego Choke
Level 35: Support Drones -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 35: Teleport
Level 38: Telekinetic Lance -- Challenging Strikes, Rank 2, Id Infusion
Talents:
Level 1: Quick Trigger
Level 6: Shooter
Level 9: Healthy Mind
Level 12: Command Training
Level 15: Sniper Training
Level 18: Survival Training
Level 21: Field Ops Training
This is the build I use to level right now... I'm level 21 and have no probleme what so ever! But I want to know, what will happen in the end game? Can I be a tank, because right now, nothing do enough damage to even fright me!
I will try to solo Aftershock tonight and see if it's good enough!
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: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Ego
Powers:
Level 1: Ego Blade -- Rank 2
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Rank 2, Unnerving Rage
Level 6: Id Mastery -- Id Blades, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Acrobatics -- Versatility, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 8: Ego Reverberation
Level 11: Void Shift -- Crippling Challenge
Level 14: Form of the Tempest -- Rank 2
Level 17: Ego Weaponry -- Rank 2, Rank 3, Thought Sever
Level 20: Masterful Dodge
Level 23: Ego Blade Annihilation -- Rank 2, Mental Acuity
Level 26: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki
Level 29: Ego Surge -- Rank 2
Level 32: Evasive Maneuvers -- Sleight Of Mind
Level 35: Telekinetic Maelstrom
Level 35: Teleport
Level 38: Force Geyser -- Nailed to the Ground
Talents:
Level 1: Quick Trigger
Level 6: Coordinated
Level 9: Shooter
Level 12: Academics
Level 15: Martial Training
Level 18: Covert Ops Training
Level 21: Command Training
Weaponry is there for the Dodge tanks, Annihilation for nasty 13k spikes, and Frenzy to mop up trash and apply roots liberally. Maelstrom's stun is useful, but it's main purpose is to apply Leech quickly. The rest should be fairly self-explanatory. If you're PvE'ing this build will be overkill for a lot of what you'll run into. When PvP'ing, it's important to remember this build's a killer, not a fighter. Get in, spike, get out (that's what Sleight of Mind is for).
One is a Lightning/Matrial arts mix, with a bit of ranged firepower and some melee of course.
And the second is an Earth-Themed Haeavy weapons char. I guess This one is sort of harder to do since it would just be using any random power that could have rocks or earth-shattering animations tied to them.
Other than those two themes, I do preffer chars that can take a hit or two. Soloing AP types, that is.
I'm looking for a Cap America (with Super Strength) type build for my first free form character. Thanks for the suggerstions!!!
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the Q: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Level 6: Super Constitution
Level 13: Super Endurance
Powers:
Level 1: Shadow Bolt -- Despondency
Level 1: Ebon Void -- Voracious Darkness
Level 6: Shadow Form -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Teleport -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 8: Lifedrain -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Grasping Shadows -- Unyielding Agony
Level 14: Summon Shadows -- Devouring Darkness, Rank 2
Level 17: Ebon Rift -- Vengeful Shadows
Level 20: Spirit Reverberation
Level 23: Void Horror -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 26: Dark Transfusion -- Blood Sacrifice
Level 29: Ebon Ruin -- Nyctophobia, Paranormal Paranoia, Rank 2
Level 32: Unbreakable
Level 35: Resurgence
Level 35: Fire Flight
Level 38: Skarn's Bane -- Rank 2, Warlock's Malice
Talents:
Level 1: Abyssal
Level 6: Boundless Reserves
Level 9: Quick Recovery
Level 12: Amazing Stamina
Level 15: Healthy Mind
Level 18: Investigator
Level 21: Negotiator
my current darkness build, not all dps but I solo most of the time
My go too attack is lifedrain, it keeps me alive and is not a Threat bomb
Normaly I will open with Grasping, send in the Horror and Shadows, drop Rift. If anyone is left alive. lifedrain till dead. Ruin for bosses, and Skarn's when in a group or on very large mobs.
thanks to emp for the help with this build, it rocks elite solo with most ease.
Can I ask someone how this build makes any sense at all with Electric Shield as the second lvl 1 power? I am totally new to free form builds and wanted to try a free form electric guy but, at lvl 6 I have nothing but the energy builder to do damage.