Ninja-y Claws build?

alfinpogform

So, Dragon's Claws looks like a pretty cool attack. So I'd like to make a build that tries to take advantage of it. Still haven't gotten any character to 40 yet, so leaning the ropes. Any advice is appreciated. Ninja theme is flexible with all the weird mystical stuff ninjutsu can do, so feel free to recommend anything that might be helpful. Thanks a lot.

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6:
Level 9:
Level 12:
Level 15:
Level 18:
Level 21:

Powers:
Level 1: Hawk's Talons
Level 1: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Form of the Tiger
Level 8: Dragon's Claws (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Intensity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Lashing Dragon Tail)
Level 17: Masterful Dodge (Unfettered Strikes)
Level 20: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 23: Parry (The Elusive Monk)
Level 26: Conviction
Level 29: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 32: Gas Pellets (Rank 2, Oversized Pellet Bag)
Level 35: Smoke Bomb
Level 38: Thunderbolt Lunge (Nailed to the Ground)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Swinging (Rank 2, Rank 3, Flippin')
Level 35: Teleportation (Rank 2)

Specializations:
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Brush It Off (2/2)
Dexterity: Evasion (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

williamkony

Ninja? Might want to look into Night Warrior. Gives you the stealth stereotypical to ninja characters, as well as a decent boost to single target damage when you're coming out of stealth. Won't give as high a damage boost as Way of the Warrior, but it does reduce charge times by a little bit, which means hitting with Dragon's Claws more often.

Can also take Ricochet Throw for clearing out low-health groups of enemies in one attack.

Evasive Maneuvers with its unique advantage could also be helpful. It puts you into stealth, and has a chance to wipe all threat from you.

alfinpogform

Stealth is okay I guess, but I like that Way of the Warrior boosts survivability. Tough call. Ricochet throw might be an option. And Smoke Bomb has the same threat dropping functionality as Evasive Maneuvers, except as 100% chance, yes?

williamkony

Night Warrior gives a dodge/avoidance boost, as well, just like Way of the Warrior. I'm not sure if it's the same amount, but it's there.

Smoke Bomb doesn't remove threat, to my knowledge. It only puts you in stealth, and it has a far higher cooldown and energy cost.