Dual Pistols centered around Dex/Dodge

ikonn · November 2017

I have noticed many of the builds regarding Dual Pistols are centered on using Targeting Computer as the AO, are Dual Pistol "Dodge" builds viable using Composure? I remember around a year or 2 ago, many 2-gun builds were centered on Dodge.

theravenforce · November 2017

What you may notice, at least to some extent, power sets (with the exception of Telekinesis) seem to be falling back on their recommended old stats.

You can still use EGO and Conc for Munitions, but DEX & Sharpshooter works as well for Munitions, you can easily pair that up with LR or Composure for reliance more on dodge/avoid.

Also, Targeting Computer cannot be used as an Active Offensive. It is a slotted passive.

ikonn · November 2017

My bad, just messed up the terms... Yes.

theravenforce · November 2017

ixionveridian said:
My bad, just messed up the terms... Yes.

NP, thought as much, though I stated it just to be sure.

I am actually considering going Composure and DEX PSS for my munitions build, but I'm kind of iffy on it right now. I may just try it out on the PTS and see what happens.

ikonn · November 2017

I have 2 already, but haven't run a Dex-based gun build since back around 2013 when I was way more active.

ikonn · November 2017

Work In Progress - Freeform
v2.3.2-26

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

Talents
Level 1: The Gunslinger (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Ego: 8, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Burst Shot (Taking Names, Off Your Feet)
Level 6: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack, Open Wound)
Level 8: Composure (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Sharp Shooter
Level 14: Killer Instinct
Level 17: Two-Gun Mojo (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Lead Tempest (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge (Rank 2)
Level 29: Rebirth
Level 32: Fluidity (Rank 2)
Level 35: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Parting Shot (Predictable)
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Power Swell (2/2)
Dexterity: Evasion (1/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (2/3)
Dexterity: Quick Reflexes (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: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

This is what I have so far... The gear this character has was the old 2-gun gear that this character had when it was created. Don't know for sure what parts will need to be replaced until after the build is finalized.

Heroic Gloves of Precision
Heroic Breastplate of Agility
Heroic Helmet of Speed

Trash Secondaries

ealford1985 · November 2017

I use to run dex and I realized that with all my dodge and avoid...i just wasn’t putting out the dps.

When I switched to Ego and suffered all that dex my survivability was about the same and now I do much more dps.

But I wouldn’t mind testing out the comparison of Ego vs Dex

flowcyto · November 2017

Going Dex PSS for the dodge/avoid stuff isn't really worth it to me. Esp since you give up Deadly Aim and Expose Weakness for it. Ego PSS can give a decent defense boost while still not having you give up some dps-related options, while normal Dex PSS builds are strong for dps, even if not as good for survival.

BCR/RR is really good for dodge-builds, but at the same time it lowers dps, and dodge/avoid gearing comes at the cost of not having more maxHP or defense. Its also just cause dodge building for non-tanks is a bit iffy if ur not taking smaller hits constantly, since its more rng based.

Composure can be fine for Bullet Ballet builds (or maybe the odd Chainsaw build), but for Ranged Tech builds there's a large opportunity cost in skipping Targeting Comp for dps. It can still work fine w/ Composure, but I wouldn't say its ideal.

Dual Pistols centered around Dex/Dodge

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