Probability Manipulation

madammemayhem

So i have returned - possibly - after about 9 months.

Years ago i had a 'Probability Manipulation' character on City of Heroes and after watching Jinx from Teen Titans i feel the need to recreate her.


Im thinking of going with some force powers - force Geyser, protection field, maybe crushing wave/telekinetic wave

Other than that i am pretty much stumped on how to build it. I was thinking maybe some telepathy powers?


Any help would be much appreciated.


Thanks

theravenforce

There are a few different ways you could approach this.

You could utilize things like TK Wave and have the advantage on it which applies a debuff to equilibrium level (this doesn't have much of an impact on any mob aside from your personal nemesis or in PvP) and go down a largely debuffing route.

Another alternative is to go INT primary and utilize defense penetration specs as your target has become "unlucky" allowing your attacks to hit harder as it bypasses their armor. For this you'd probably want straight up damage focus with something like Ego Placate w/ Svengali's Guile added on.

You could try combining sorcery and TK .

You could also combine as you've said, TK with a bit of Force & Telepathy like so:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: TK/Force

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Void
Level 6: Agile
Level 9: Indomitable
Level 12: Enduring
Level 15: Ascetic
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Acrobat

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Darts
Level 1: Telekinetic Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Ego Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Ego Reverberation
Level 11: Ego Placate (Svengali's Guile)
Level 14: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 17: Concentration
Level 20: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 23: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Telekinetic Eruption (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Force Detonation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Mental Storm (Rank 2)
Level 35: Masterful Dodge
Level 38: Telekinetic Lance (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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

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: Focused Strikes (2/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Locus (2/2)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

You could do something with that.

This build is highly TK based with powers to take advantage of Ego Damage. DEX isn't necessary you could swap that out for INT to help with cooldowns.

TK Shield is just there for theme, if you wanted Force Shield instead to help with energy via Force Sheathe that's also a possibility.

Force Detonation is there because I remember Jinx using some pretty explosive blasts in the original series...so I thought...why not. Could be subbed for Force Geyser.

If you wanted to use something like Force Cascade...I'd suggest Quarry (EGO/CON/INT)

Ego Form isn't necessary but helps damage, AoPM as with anything is an easy option to choose here.

This is just a base build, hasn't got an Active Offensive and may have too many attack powers for your liking. Feel free to chop and change.

theravenforce

And of course, you could run around as a controller/debuffer.

Something along these lines might be useful:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Build

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Brilliant
Level 9: Agile
Level 12: Enduring
Level 15: Acrobat
Level 18: Coordinated
Level 21: Healthy Mind

Powers:
Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
Level 1: Eldritch Blast (Rank 2, Sorcerer's Whim)
Level 6: Binding of Aratron (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 14: Manipulator
Level 17: Ego Sleep (Plagued by Nightmares)
Level 20: Skarn's Bane (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Ego Storm (Rank 2, Malevolent Manifestation)
Level 32: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 35: Ego Placate (Svengali's Guile)
Level 38: Mental Storm (Rank 2)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Teleportation (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations:
Intelligence: Enlightened (2/3)
Intelligence: Battle of Wits (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
Overseer: Impact (2/2)
Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Moment of Need (1/3)
Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
Sentinel: Genesis (2/2)
Mastery: Sentinel Mastery (1/1)


I tried a concept like this a while ago, but I grew disappointed with confuses in combat and since On Alert CC has been by and large disappointing so I didn't continue on with the build.

Also, I looked back at the OP and I altered the original build I posted to incorporate the powers you mentioned.

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: TK/Force v2

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Void
Level 6: Agile
Level 9: Indomitable
Level 12: Enduring
Level 15: Ascetic
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Acrobat

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Darts
Level 1: Telekinetic Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Ego Reverberation
Level 8: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Ego Placate (Svengali's Guile)
Level 14: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 17: Concentration
Level 20: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
Level 23: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Protection Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Force Geyser (Rank 2, Hard Landing)
Level 32: Telekinetic Wave (Rank 2)
Level 35: Masterful Dodge
Level 38: Telekinetic Lance (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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

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: Focused Strikes (2/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Locus (2/2)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

AoPM instead of Ego Form since I haven't used PRE to boost Protection Field, so AoPM's boost to EVERYTHING might make the shield last longer. (There is nothing stopping you from using PRE instead of DEX)

madammemayhem

Hmm, i like the idea of Mental Storm. What are the dmg values like on it?

I'm trying not to go too near to TK as i already have two characters with TK abilities. but Ego Placate could work - shames its not AoE

theravenforce

madammemayhem wrote: »

Hmm, i like the idea of Mental Storm. What are the dmg values like on it?

I'm trying not to go too near to TK as i already have two characters with TK abilities. but Ego Placate could work - shames its not AoE

I wrote the page on the New CO wiki for Telepathy, just completed it actually (yay!), anyway here is Mental Storm:

Mental Storm

Damage wise, it is a very good power, especially for a DoT. Have a read of that page and you'll see the debuffs it applies.

Contrary to what I've put in that first build, I'd suggest dropping a rank somewhere to take it to rank three for increased holding time & damage (if you wanted it for that.)

Personally, I like the power, but I'm not too fond of the visuals.

And yes, if only Ego Placate and Confuses were AoE

madammemayhem

This is what i have so far.

Its not in any particular order. Just throwing powers together.

I like the idea of ego sleep + mental storm. That says bad luck me to lol. But id love to be able to fit in ego placate. Just dont know where.

Also i like the idea of Mind Link and Force Cascade but that is another story.





PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Marksman
Level 6: Academics
Level 9: Coordinated
Level 12: Shooter
Level 15: Command Training
Level 18: Field Ops Training
Level 21: Sniper Training

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts (Energy Refraction)
Level 1: Force Blast (Rank 2, Field Inversion)
Level 6: Force Eruption (Rank 2, Gravitational Polarity)
Level 8: Quarry
Level 11: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2)
Level 17: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 20: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Concentration
Level 26: Force Geyser (Rank 2, Hard Landing)
Level 29: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Protection Field (Rank 2)
Level 35: Ego Sleep (Plagued by Nightmares)
Level 38: Mental Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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

Specializations:
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (2/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (3/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
Avenger: Round 'em Up (3/3)
Avenger: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Avenger: Preemptive Strike (3/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

theravenforce

I'd say drop Protection Field entirely or Ego Sleep w/ PBN. Simply because at the most targets are going to be held for 17 seconds.

There is nothing in the build to enhance duration of holds and Svengali's guile is a better debuff than Fear.

Also you have no ranks in Quarry, which wouldn't be very lucky for you

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madammemayhem

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Void
Level 6: Agile
Level 9: Indomitable
Level 12: Enduring
Level 15: Ascetic
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Acrobat

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Force Blast (Rank 2, Field Inversion)
Level 6: Force Eruption (Rank 2, Gravitational Polarity)
Level 8: Quarry (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Force Geyser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Conviction
Level 17: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 20: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Concentration
Level 26: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 29: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Mental Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Personal Force Field (Rank 2)
Level 38: Ego Placate (Svengali's Guile)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Teleportation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Athletics (Rank 2)

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: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Moment of Need (1/3)
Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
Sentinel: Genesis (2/2)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

I went with Presence to try boost mental storm as well as sentinel mainly for wither. I want to try get it in earlier though as i feel it might be a staple power perhaps.

warcanch

Go check the AH for a Legacy DEVICE called Alien Crystal.

It's an AoE Confuse w/ a baseline 3 minute CD. If you are PSS Int and take Revitalizers, it is usable quite often.

WitchofDread

Finally! The forums are back

I did contemplate going more crowd control....i originally created the character on City of Heroes as a Dominator with gravity control as her base power.


On a side note - is the community any better than what it was 2 yrs ago?

theravenforce

madammemayhem wrote: »

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Force Blast (Rank 2, Field Inversion)
Level 6: Force Eruption (Rank 2, Gravitational Polarity)
Level 8: Quarry (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Force Geyser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Conviction
Level 17: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 20: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Concentration
Level 26: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 29: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Mental Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Personal Force Field (Rank 2)
Level 38: Ego Placate (Svengali's Guile)

I went with Presence to try boost mental storm as well as sentinel mainly for wither. I want to try get it in earlier though as i feel it might be a staple power perhaps.

Without any Intelligence and levelling up, Mental Storm will be far from a staple power. It does have a cool down. Also, I am wondering why you have Personal Force Field in the build at all?

Force Cascade does not consume Quarry, as it is not an Energy Form like Ego Form or Kinetic Manipulation.

You would be better suited taking an active defensive like Unbreakable or Masterful Dodge and putting another rank in Force Shield or better yet, Conviction as that is your click heal.

Gravitational Polarity is meh, in my opinion although conceptually having an area of "good luck" which translates into higher damage might be something to stick with.

But yeah, get rid of Personal Force Field as its only rank 2 and unnecessary in this build.

Alien Crystal unfortunately has the same amount of power as Mind Lock or Urthorna's Charm, the only plus is that it is a cone power.

It isn't necessary on a build that can probably put out a good amount of damage but still it is a good device.