Insect Themed Character Help

kharma23

Ok, so! I created The Scarab, a character with an insecty sorta look.

However, I can't really come up with powers to suit the theme. Any ideas at all?

I'm using the PA set at the moment, which fits well enough since she wears golden body armor, but I was hoping that there might be some powers that would be more thematic that I've over looked.

And yeah, I know...insecty is kinda vague :P

But any input would be greatly appreciated!:biggrin:

benevon

A bit more background on the character might help. Is it a human wearing an insecty suit? Is the character biologically insectoid? Here is a PA type build I used on my Titanium Tick Bird. Electric Form is a tad out of theme but helps with energy and damage at early levels. Can probably be swapped at 40. And there is an open power slot at the end to pick whatever you see fit.

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Marksman
Level 6: Agile
Level 9: Brilliant
Level 12: Tireless
Level 15: Coordinated
Level 18: Impresario
Level 21: Negotiator

Powers:
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Overdrive
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Evasive Maneuvers (Sleight of Mind)
Level 11: Plasma Beam (Rank 2, Melta Cannon)
Level 14: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 23: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Masterful Dodge
Level 32: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 35: Electric Sheath (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38:

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Retractable Wings (Rank 2)

Specializations:
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Dexterity: Quick Reflexes (1/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (1/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

kharma23

Yes, sorry. She's a human wearing insect themed armor.

I was actually looking for powers that might imply an insect? I'm not describing what I need very well, I suppose :P

For example, isn't there a Locust Swarm power in the Infernal set? Something like that would work.

I appreciate your build too, but I already have one level 40 PA toon, and was hoping to find some power suggestions that might suit the insect theme better.

Thank you very much fpr the reply!

jasinblaze

there are a few insect themed powers in the infernal supernatural power set
venomous breath w/adv and the hold
i made an insect samurai myself Kafkan Ronin

jorifice1

Do you have Insect themed Appendages?
Hands/Feet with claws?
Large Mandibles around the Mouth?
If so, consider some of the Bestial Claw attacks, or a Bite attack.
I assume here that you already have the Scarab Flight/Scarab Tunnelling travel power.
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kharma23

Thanks for the suggestions everyone

And she doesn't have mandibles or claws. Think Yellow Jacket, or the Wasp from The Avengers.


I'll dig a little deeper in the power sets and see what I can come up with.

leatherhead0

Ok then, if supernatural is right out:

Sorcery: Cause Scarabs are things of Myth.
Might powers: Bugs are strong!
Fighting claws: Bugs have claws, and also jumpy attacks.
Earth powers: That way you can fling dung like a real scarab!

wraithshadow13

I've also done the infernal supernatural as my powerset for Swarm (my insect character). Scarab flight is a must and can be picked up from the recognition vendors, but a few infernal powers are great for him. Locust swarm literally covers them in bugs, a few of the blast powers i have with his head as an emanation point to look like he's spitting venom, and pestilence has little things floating around like gnats when the target is poisoned. Maybe grasping shadows from darkness if you color it a light green.

kharma23

Thanks for the suggestions. I do think some of the infernal powers would be fun with her, and I already have Scarb Flight and a super shrinker for the mighty mite look.

As for Earth/Poo flinging dung beetle...No, just no

Thanks guys!

taintedmess

the entangling grenade from gadgetearing could work well for a insect themed character as it traps your targets in what looks like spiders webs.

kharma23

taintedmess wrote: »

the entangling grenade from gadgetearing could work well for a insect themed character as it traps your targets in what looks like spiders webs.

While she isn't a spider, I might just try this one out.

Is it useless against bosses? I've rarely, if ever used hold powers.

leihngwei

kharma23 wrote: »

As for Earth/Poo flinging dung beetle...No, just no

The idea works so well for my winged monkey. :biggrin:

herodad1

well an electric bolt/blast could be her bio-wasp sting, infernal blast could be a toxic/poisionous blast, the sonic gun could be a locust blast, the tangle grenade and isnt there some kinda web weapon? she could have winged flight and super leap like a grass hopper. exo-armored strength too. hope these ideas arent too late.

twg042370

I made an abandoned Qulaar Soldier AT once since I had the gun costume pieces for it.

It looked great except the "Bang! Bang!" sound effects ruined it for me. I wanted "Bzoo! Bzoo!"

kharma23

Thanks for the replies everybody, I'm working with supernatural at the moment. I changed her bio to reflect getting her powers from an ancient golden scarab her archeologist grandfather sent her.

I'll see how that plays out, but so far so good! I really appreciate the input!