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Laser swrd build advice

kamenridersaswordkamenridersasword Posts: 39 Arc User
edited April 2014 in Power Discussion
Been trying to make one of these but havent been able to get it right, could I get a nudge in the right direction?
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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,852 Arc User
    edited March 2014
    2 basic ways, as I see it, to make a dps LS build:

    1. WotW passive w/ otherwise physical melee dmg (WotW's general melee dmg boost will affect LS powers since they are flagged as melee), since it will be most boosted by the passive- stronger overall and higher defenses, but not as thematic and ur physical/melee AoE options are more limited.
    2. Elect Form passive w/ Energy dmg AoE/utility powers- upside is the AoE powers can have large reach/range and you have a wider array of tech or utility powers to pick from (plus Elec form gives you higher energy equilibrium), downside is those are mostly ranged dmg. Also makes you a bit more squishy overall vs. WotW's dodge/avoid, since there's not much enemy Energy dmg floating around.

    Also, LS's basic combo can be sufficient on its own, due to its high base dmg. So you don't necc need to use the newer LS powers. Did you want to try them out for variety/theme, though? cause that changes the build a bit.

    Otherwise, early on its prob easiest use lunge + Int SS + MSA to afford the high energy costs. Like this:

    Powers:
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Laser Sword (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 6: Lightspeed Dash
    Level 8: Molecular Self-Assembly


    I'd recommend FotT as the toggle (which means Dex should be an SS as well), and then you can get a Dragon move for Rush as an alternative or additional means of getting sufficient energy.

    Another way to afford LS is to take a more tanky, but considerably lower dmg route and use Defiance + Con SS- then you'll get lots of energy as long as ur getting hit.
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  • selpheaselphea Posts: 1,229 Arc User
    edited March 2014
    With Elec Form, one way is Sec. End + Ball Lightning (w. Triplicity) + Ionic Reverb. Very nice constant stream of energy.
  • ajanusajanus Posts: 501 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name:

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: Matter Manipulator
    Level 6: Enduring
    Level 9: Indomitable
    Level 12: Energetic
    Level 15: Ascetic
    Level 18: Boundless Reserves
    Level 21: Daredevil

    Powers:
    Level 1: Laser Edge (It Burns)
    Level 1: Concentration
    Level 6: Lightspeed Dash
    Level 8: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Ionic Reverberation
    Level 17: Sparkstorm (Rank 2, Electric Personality)
    Level 20: Lightning Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Ball Lightning (Triplicity)
    Level 26: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2, Evanescent Emergence)
    Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 35: Ego Choke (Garroting Grip)
    Level 38: Dark Transfusion (Blood Sacrifice)

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6: Electric Arc
    Level 35: Distortion Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)

    Specializations:
    Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
    Ego: Insight (3/3)
    Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
    Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
    Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
    Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
    Warden: Elusive (2/2)
    Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

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  • selpheaselphea Posts: 1,229 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    ajanus wrote: »
    Look! Laser Swords and Lightning! I made a Sith :biggrin:

    That's an April Fool's joke :O! The only laser sword attacks are the builder and lunge!
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