Wind and Steel (elemental HW)

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,869 Arc User

  May 2017 edited May 2017

  I'd only take Whirlwind for its funky vortex adv, since its dps is pretty low. The build doesn't have an EU (or an easy fit for one). I suppose you could throw MSA to pay back Conviction at least. An Unstoppable version would prob want to trade End SS for Rec SS and may be able to skip on the EU. The build is alright otherwise, though I may take a rank from one of the Wind AoEs for R2 of Resurgence. I'd also get Physical Peak in Str PSS; '+offense from gear' options don't tend to add that much (unless ur using specific gear that gives large offense boosts). I'd also prob get Brutality instead of Overpower.

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• nornsavant Posts: 93 Arc User

  May 2017

  What would you suggest instead of whirlwind for an AOE minion killer? Maybe an electricity Aoe?

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,869 Arc User

  May 2017

  Well, Hurricane and Wind Breath can knock down for Enrage, or take LStorm w/ SD adv to knockdown, or just use R3 Sparkstorm. This is assuming you want another ranged AoE instead of something else. Its up to you, but there's a few options.

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• nornsavant Posts: 93 Arc User

  May 2017

  Okay, so all this got totally out of hand and went a different way.
  
  In the spirit of mutation I present to you the next step in “what am I even doing?”.
  
  KnockBlade - Freeform
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Strength (Primary)
  Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
  Level 15: Recovery (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: The Behemoth (Con: 10, End: 8, Str: 10, Rec: 10)
  Level 6: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
  Level 9: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 12: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
  Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 18: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
  Level 21: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Force Bolts
  Level 1: Cleave (Rank 2, Rampant)
  Level 6: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
  Level 8: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
  Level 11: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 14: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 20: Annihilate (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 23: Energy Wave (Reverse Polarity, Recharge)
  Level 26: Pyre (Rank 2, Backdraft)
  Level 29: Masterful Dodge
  Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
  Level 35: Resurgence
  Level 38: Rebirth
  Adv. Points: 36/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Jet Pack (Rank 2)
  Level 35: Teleportation
  
  Specializations
  Strength: Swole (3/3)
  Strength: Aggression (2/2)
  Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
  Strength: Overpower (2/3)
  Warden: Slaughter (3/3)
  Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
  Warden: Tenacious (2/2)
  Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
  Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
  Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
  Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
  Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
  Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)
  
  So here I have scrapped the idea of sorcery altogether. I can still claim it with some recoloring but in looking for cheap knocks, Wind just wasn't cutting it and typhoon never got used.
  
  I did replace Endurance SS for Recovery so I could dump the Energy Unlock. In its place goes Masterful Dodge for some more defensive goodness.
  
  Annihilate remains the big damage but cleave can do almost as much. Energy wave hits pretty hard and charges pretty fast. Pyre give a little damage and a few knocks even for a tap. But I am going to need to invest in some +Endurance gear so I can fully charge pyre, I want that fire patch.
  
  Range options are gone. I can't say that I miss them terribly. I usually end up in the bad guy's pocket anyway so I don't mind having to walk a few feet to reach them. If that Conflag jockey turns them all to mush before I get there, ehh, its fine. I get paid the same either way..
  
  I feel like it does lots of damage and is reasonably resilient. Still gets knocked and tossed around like a cheeto in the wind but I guess that's just the way that's going to go, Rampant or not.
  
  I figure to gear for enough End to fully pump Pyre then Con and Str. If I get enough Con I might be able to switch Invul to Defiance and put the ranks into quality of life movement powers. Whoo reckless spending!
  
  Its a big change but it feels more efficient in test. What do you think?

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,869 Arc User

  May 2017

  Some Fire + HW? Its an easier fit, considering Thermal Reverb
  
  (Unnamed Build) - Freeform
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Strength (Primary)
  Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
  Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: The Devastator (Con: 10, End: 8, Str: 10, Rec: 10)
  Level 6: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
  Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
  Level 12: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
  Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 18: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Bludgeon
  Level 1: Eruption (Rank 2, Magma Burst)
  Level 6: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
  Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 11: Thermal Reverberation
  Level 14: Pyre (Rank 2, Backdraft)
  Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 20: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade)
  Level 23: Vicious Descent (Work Up)
  Level 26: Arc of Ruin (No Quarter, Wildfire)
  Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
  Level 32: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
  Level 35: Guard (Rank 2)
  Level 38: Rebirth
  Adv. Points: 34/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6:
  Level 35:
  
  Specializations
  Strength: Swole (2/3)
  Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
  Strength: Brutality (2/2)
  Strength: Juggernaut (2/3)
  Strength: Overpower (1/3)
  Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
  Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
  Warden: Elusive (2/2)
  Warden: 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: Strength Mastery (1/1)
  
  Charged Pyre can proc TReverb via the flashfire patch, and provide wide AoE. Arc is there for cheaper, smaller AoE and for its debuffing adv (can tap it for bosses), while Eruption is a quick way to put up CF in melee. If you don't want Annihilate's KB then you can use Eruption and Arc till 3x knock resist is built up. Gears mostly for Str and Con, w/ some End and Rec for energy.

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  - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!

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