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Request: Electric DPS

prestochangoprestochango Posts: 196 Arc User
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Back once more asking for assistance. I know they made a bunch of changes recently to several things so any electric DPS builds I will find would/might be out of date. Any current electric builds? I would like to be somewhat survivable and still crank out some serious damage. Also suggestions for gearing would be appreciated. Heroic or Legion most likely. Thanking you in advance.

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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,831 Arc User
    edited September 2016
    Elec wasn't changed too much overall; afaik the main playstyle is still in-tact. Main question is if you want to be innately sturdy (Invuln + Hybrid role), or have optimal dps but w/ active defensive (offensive passive + ranged dps role), or just go a more in-between setup w/ AoPM + Hybrid role.

    Going w/ the dps approach here.. though the main build doesn't change much either way:

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Void
    Level 6: Ascetic
    Level 9: Boundless Reserves
    Level 12: Daredevil
    Level 15: Quick Recovery
    Level 18: Wordly
    Level 21: Amazing Stamina

    Powers:
    Level 1: Electric Bolt
    Level 1: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 6: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Concentration
    Level 11: Ionic Reverberation
    Level 14: Thunderstrike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Lightning Storm (Rank 2, Stolen Thunder)
    Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 26: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
    Level 29: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 32: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    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: Focused Strikes (3/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

    Last few power slots can be w/e. Ya prob want a threat wipe and/or self-res in there, though.

    Gears mostly for Ego and Con, w/ some End for Ionic Reverb. Can also go w/ a Dex-focus and Dex PSS w/ Chilled Form, or w/ an Int-focus w/ Int PSS and Conc.
    <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!
  • prestochangoprestochango Posts: 196 Arc User
    Thanks for the response.
    Okay so to be innately sturdy as you said, I'd replace electric form with invincible and run in the hybrid role ?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,831 Arc User
    Yea, pretty much.
    <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!
  • dirtydwarf68dirtydwarf68 Posts: 45 Arc User
    Since the changes to how END affects Overdrive more than REC now, would OD provide enough energy if you mostly used the maintains since you have END as a ss??
  • xkagearashixxkagearashix Posts: 397 Arc User
    here's the Elec build I've been using, does very good DPS

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Invincible (Con: 10, End: 10, Int: 10, Ego: 8)
    Level 6: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 9: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 15: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
    Level 18: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
    Level 21: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Electric Bolt
    Level 1: Ionic Reverberation
    Level 6: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Stormbringer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Thunderstrike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Concentration
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Sparkstorm (Rank 2)
    Level 23: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 26: Ball Lightning (Rank 2, Triplicity)
    Level 29: Lightning Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Death Arc)
    Level 35: Palliate (Absolve)
    Level 38: Electric Shield
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Electro Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    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)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (2/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,831 Arc User
    edited December 2016
    It seems like they are changing how Ionic Reverb scales. Atm it seems to be evenly scaled w/ End or Rec, but I'm not sure which its going to settle on (PTS says Rec, but I dunno if that's final as that kinda screws over some builds a bit).

    Kage's build above is good, though it doesn't strictly need Sparkstorm or TStike. End vs. Rec SS just depends what the PTS changes for Ionic reverb settle on being once/if they hit Live (scaling mostly w/ Rec vs. mostly w/ End, or both).
    <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!
  • xkagearashixxkagearashix Posts: 397 Arc User
    i mainly use the sparkstorm for nem farming since its untargetable, but do use it for a PBAoE when i get a lot of trash mobs on me
  • hyperspherehypersphere Posts: 46 Arc User
    flowcyto said:

    Elec wasn't changed too much overall; afaik the main playstyle is still in-tact. Main question is if you want to be innately sturdy (Invuln + Hybrid role), or have optimal dps but w/ active defensive (offensive passive + ranged dps role), or just go a more in-between setup w/ AoPM + Hybrid role.

    Flow, I play a sorcery-based character of your design (I think) and she runs Regeneration. I find it makes her quite tanky while still putting out great DPS (I nearly always end up taking the aggro on alerts, and am nearly always able to tank it). I'm wondering why I wouldn't take Regen for this build. Or PFF. Why Invulnerability specifically? Thanks in advance.

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,831 Arc User
    If you are going the hybrid dps route, then I find Invuln is the most consistent defensive passive for a non-tank, since its reliable (unlike LR) and doesn't take buildup or upkeep (unlike Defiance). Regen or PFF can also work for this- neither are imo as good at Invuln at taking spike dmg, but Regen can provide hands-off healing and PFF can shield ur health from the occasional focus fire or mild inc dmg.
    <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!
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