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Help on new Sorc build, solo PvE levelling? (Conditions apply!)

p4nj4kr3jnp4nj4kr3jn Posts: 189 Arc User
in Builds and Roles
OK, would like some advice on my next build, which I think will be sorcery! And there have been a few sorc changes, so I am not up-to-date. But first, my playstyle and design constants:

I play ranged solo PvE (*never* PvP). What I am looking for is a leveling build, as I never play a character again once they hit 40. Since I solo, I play in Hybrid mode with Regen as my passive. I wear six piece Aurum Accelerator Heirloom Gear, both to simplify my life (since once I put it on I can forget about gear) and because its benefits are enormous. I avoid all “realistic” powers like guns and arrows, opting instead for ray, beams, and other effects that look way cooler to me. Ultimately, I’m looking to be survivable and high damage output.

The three stats I am likely to take no matter what are EGO, INT, and REC:
  • I always take REC as I loathe having to use my builder too often, plus I like a great alpha strike.
  • EGO makes sense almost always for me given my ranged damage preference
  • Often I also bring in DEX for Critting, since I just finished a build that focused on Crits, I’d like to skip DEX this time.
  • CON isn’t needed I’ve found with my armor and Regen vs leveling missions.
  • STR/PRE aren’t relevant to my characters generally.
  • END is less preferred by me than REC, and having both is often a waste.
  • That leaves INT, which via cost reduction can be pretty effective. I also like its cooldown reduction. I am concerned with how hard the nerf bat hit it.
So given all that, we’d be looking at a Sorcery build using EGO, INT, and REC. Is there a great build using something other than EGO as primary, or should I pretty much stick to Ego Primary?

However, the REALY big question is, given all the new (and old) Sorcery powers, which choices are great for levelling, hard hitting, and have a decent amount of razzle dazzle – given all the above? What levelling build should I use?

Thanks!

Comments

  • p4nj4kr3jnp4nj4kr3jn Posts: 189 Arc User
    Although... the idea of REC(primary)/END/EGO just occurred to me... But then I would lose the INT discount and cooldowns...
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Basic Con-less Sorc leveling build:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Disciple (Dex: 10, Int: 8, Ego: 10, Rec: 10)
    Level 6: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 9: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 12: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 15: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 18: Wordly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
    Level 1: Eldritch Blast (Rank 2, Chant)
    Level 6: Conjuring
    Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Concentration
    Level 14: Skarn's Bane (Rank 2, Tranced)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Soul Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Hex of Suffering (Rune of Terror, Nailed to the Ground)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Pillar of Poz (Rank 2, Dilemma)
    Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 35: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 34/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Battle of Wits (2/3)
    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 (3/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

    Gears mostly for Int, since it fuels Con and Conjuring. Soul Beam is the main hard hitter, but the AoE could be different (went w/ Skarn's for its wide conal coverage and stun adv). I went w/ INT/Dex/Rec cause Dex's crit is really good w/ Int's Expertise, and Int PSS still has Detect Vuln and can boost stun duration w/ Battle of Wits a bit.
    <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!
  • p4nj4kr3jnp4nj4kr3jn Posts: 189 Arc User
    I have a few questions, let's start with these.

    First of all, I noticed you did your build in http://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm instead of http://powerhouse.nullware.com/powerhouse.html - are there reasons I should know to prefer HeroCreator over the Powerhouse, in terms of running builds?

    Also, I notice you chose Conjuring over Supernatural Power for Energy Unlock. Why is that? What would be the ramifications of going the other way?

    For my other questions, I'm going to build your suggestion in the PTS server and run some tests first, thanks for giving me your ideas to play with. :)
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    The HeroCreator is actively being updated to reflect all of the recent, and often drastic power changes going on since Kaizerin became a dev. The Powerhouse Planner has not been actively updated much- mostly cause Nullware isn't really active in the community or in-game anymore (not trying to blame him, just that we've had to move on and build upon what he had).

    Supernatural Power only procs when using Supernatural attacks (from Bestial or Infernal SN), which would not be most of them in a Sorcery build (if you have any in there at all- the only Infernal SN attack I'd prob normally consider for a Sorc build atm is the Wisp).
    <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!
  • p4nj4kr3jnp4nj4kr3jn Posts: 189 Arc User
    Ah, for some reason I thought all the magic ones were supernatural. Thanks.
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