Help with Claws/Unarmed Build

joybuzzerx

Okay. While I love the animations of Dual Pistols in CO, the build is just boring to play. I need more button smashing! Also, maybe a new change in direction of a concept is what I need.

Something I've wanted to do is a Beastie Claws/Martial Arts Build. This is what I have so far. Could be completely terrible! Thoughts, opinions, general help, would be appreciated

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: BrandX

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Hero
Level 6: Agile
Level 9: Brilliant
Level 12: Acrobat
Level 15: Coordinated
Level 18: Accurate
Level 21: Quick Recovery

Powers:
Level 1: Bestial Fury
Level 1: Bite (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Thundering Kicks
Level 8: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Evasive Maneuvers (Rank 2, Sleight of Mind)
Level 14: Void Shift (Rank 2, Nailed to the Ground)
Level 17: Masterful Dodge
Level 20: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Form of the Tempest
Level 29: Intensity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Parry
Level 38: Rising Knee

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

Specializations:
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Brush It Off (2/2)
Dexterity: Evasion (1/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Dexterity: Quick Reflexes (1/3)
Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
Brawler: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (1/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)


As you can see, trying to mesh Agility and Regeneration Defense with Claws/Martial Arts combat.

holloweaver

I see no Energy Unlock.
With LR, MD and EM, I'm wondering if FotM would be a good option?
I'm not sure about Bestial Fury, maybe Hawk's Talon sounds better?
Your only AoE is Dragon Kick? That doesn't really sound enough.
What is your spike attack? If you go unarmed/claws, you really should consider geting Dragon's Claws.
Parry's rarely chosen without Elusive Monk.

joybuzzerx

Ack! Can't believe I forgot my energy unlock! I had it in a previous version of the build.

And I ran out of advantage points, another reason I was hoping to get some help with the build.

holloweaver

One suggestion :

Powers:
Level 1: Hawk's Talons
Level 1: Inexorable Tides (Rank 2, Instep Crush)
Level 6: Parry (Elusive Monk)
Level 8: Bite (Rank 2, Furor Venenum)
Level 11: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2)
Level 14: Form of the Tempest
Level 17: Masterful Dodge
Level 20: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 23: Dragon's Claws (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Lock N Load (Rank 2)
Level 29: Intensity (Rank 2)
Level 32: Evasive Maneuvers (Rank 2, Sleight of Mind)
Level 35: Overdrive
Level 38: One Hundred Hands (Rank 2, Rank 3, Ghostly Strikes)

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

Specializations:
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Power Swell (2/2)
Dexterity: Evasion (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
Brawler: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (1/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

joybuzzerx

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Brand X

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Hero
Level 6: Agile
Level 9: Brilliant
Level 12: Acrobat
Level 15: Coordinated
Level 18: Investigator
Level 21: Quick Recovery

Powers:
Level 1: Bestial Fury
Level 1: Bite (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Pounce (Nailed to the Ground)
Level 8: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Resurgence (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Masterful Dodge
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Evasive Maneuvers (Rank 2)
Level 23: Form of the Tempest
Level 26: Intensity (Rank 2)
Level 29: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 32: Rising Knee (Rank 2)
Level 35: Parry (The Elusive Monk)
Level 38: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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

Specializations:
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Power Swell (2/2)
Dexterity: Evasion (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
Brawler: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (1/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)


What I have so far. Tested it out, already more fun than my Dual Pistols build, which is what I really want.

Not sure if I can improve it anymore however, outside of better mods, and getting a better utility gear.

ashensnow

How much benefit are you seeing from Elusive Monk while running Lightning Reflexes ? Ive not looked at the diminishing returns model on dodge recently but it can be sufficiently severe.