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I can't build for anything! Help me.

phazeunphazeun Posts: 35 Arc User
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Hey everyone, I'm in need of a little build assistance (Or a lot, I could have really done a doosie on this one)!

So I tried building a thematic build using dual pistols and magick, but I found that difficult to mix the two power sets to make something actually viable. I decided, in order to be an effective ranged damage dealer, to just use munition dual pistol powers with some self healing and what not.

Currently, I'd like to know if I'm on the right track or not. The ultimate goal is to be an effective ranged DPS role in PVE content. I've noticed I'm having some energy troubles, so any help would be great! I borrowed one of Flowcyto's old dual pistol builds for spec trees and such.

I did end up trying MSA over Killer Instinct since I do have a lot of cooldowns, but I was having even more energy problems with that energy unlock and decided to go back.

Please help me!

PowerHouse   (Link to this build)

Name:

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Invincible
Level 6: Field Ops Training
Level 9: Healthy Mind
Level 12: Ascetic
Level 15: Academics
Level 18: Quick Recovery
Level 21: Negotiator

Powers:
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1:Burst Shot (Taking Names)
Level 6: Killer Instinct
Level 8: Concentration
Level 11: Quarry (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Holdout Shot (Rank 2, Stim Pack)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Lead Tempest (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Force Geyser (Nailed to the Ground)
Level 29: Ego Surge (Rank 2, Nimble Mind)
Level 32: Evasive Maneuvers (Sleight of Mind)
Level 35: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38:

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

Specializations:
Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
Ego: Insight (3/3)
Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
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: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)







Comments

  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,556 Arc User
    This is my take on a gun toting mage:

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name: Captain Arcane 7

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Disciple
    Level 6: Quick Recovery
    Level 9: Acrobat
    Level 12: Ascetic
    Level 15: Shooter
    Level 18: Impresario
    Level 21: Wordly

    Powers:
    Level 1: Shadow Bolt
    Level 1: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3, Accelerated Metabolism)
    Level 6: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
    Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
    Level 14: Masterful Dodge
    Level 17: Concentration
    Level 20: Imbue
    Level 23: Killer Instinct
    Level 26: Lead Tempest (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Circle of Primal Dominion (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Hex of Suffering (Rank 2, Rune of Lethargy)
    Level 35: Ego Surge (Rank 2, Nimble Mind)
    Level 38: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6: Mach Speed
    Level 35: Magic Carpet (Rank 2, Rank 3)

    Specializations:
    Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
    Ego: Insight (3/3)
    Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
    Ego: Exploit Opening (2/2)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (1/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (2/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
    Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
    Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)
    JwLmWoa.png
    Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork
    Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    TGM's newer energy cost and higher tier placement are going to upset that old build of mine. And that was prob also made before Targeting Comp was fixed. To make energy management easy, I'd just consider an AoPM + Hybrid build.

    Here's one way to mix 'em together:

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Glacier
    Level 6: Healthy Mind
    Level 9: Boundless Reserves
    Level 12: Investigator
    Level 15: Acrobat
    Level 18: Coordinated
    Level 21: Accurate

    Powers:
    Level 1: Gunslinger
    Level 1:
    Level 6: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
    Level 8: Concentration
    Level 11: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Skarn's Bane (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Hex of Suffering (Rank 2, Rune of Lethargy)
    Level 29: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 35: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 38:

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations:
    Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
    Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
    Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
    Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Overseer: Administer (3/3)
    Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
    Overseer: Impact (2/2)
    Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

    Tried to make the Sorcery part a bit more prominent, as its easy for the dual pistol stuff to overshadow it from a practical standpoint. Theme will be the main reason to take this over a traditional TGM dps build, so it'll just come down to how devoted to the concept you are.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • phazeunphazeun Posts: 35 Arc User
    Wonderful! Now if I did just want to stick with the dual pistols and not mix anything from the arcane/magick tree, would I still remove Quarry for AoPM?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited July 2016
    You can use Quarry + ranged dps role for either route, but AoPM just makes the energy situation much easier, esp if ur gear isn't great yet. For the Quarry + Int + MSA setup to work, you'd want at least 400 int or so, and still have some cost discount on gear. Similar case if going w/ Ego + KI + Targeting Computer instead, 400+ Ego.

    Updated example of a TGM dps build using the TC + Ego route:

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Void
    Level 6: Ascetic
    Level 9: Acrobat
    Level 12: Shooter
    Level 15: Quick Recovery
    Level 18: Wordly
    Level 21: Impresario

    Powers:
    Level 1: Gunslinger
    Level 1: Burst Shot (R2, Taking Names)
    Level 6: Killer Instinct
    Level 8: Concentration
    Level 11: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
    Level 17: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 20: Lead Tempest (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 32:
    Level 35:
    Level 38:

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations:
    Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
    Ego: Insight (3/3)
    Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
    Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
    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: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

    Even w/ the changes, Muni is a tightly-knit powerset, so it leaves the last 3 power slots open.
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,556 Arc User
    Something that really helps my 2GM gun mage (besides the 400Ego) if you don't want to use TC is to have Imbue and Ego Surge (w/ NM). They both boost your crit chance which helps Killer Instinct keep you topped up.
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    Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork
    Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!
  • phazeunphazeun Posts: 35 Arc User
    Ah, okay. Thank you both so much!
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