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Old Build//New LVL 40//Retcon//Endgame Electricity

amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
edited January 2018 in Builds and Roles
Hello, I finally got another one of my characters to lvl 40. I have some Mercenary Gear, I have Read the End Game guide, but I'm not understanding it very well. SO, I have an old Electricity Build and I would like to know what can be changed to make it more viable to Endgame DPS content. I would also like Gear suggestions(i have some mercenary pieces, just not sure which ones to use), and mods that are recommended to put in them. I have a lot of mods I've collected, several I've made rank 7.

I posted earlier, and somehow, it failed to show up in the forum. If it reappears, I'll delete it in favor of this one.
"Help me @flowcyto , you're my only hope." :+1:

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

Talents
Level 1: The Scourge (Con: 10, End: 8, Ego: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Wordly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Electric Bolt
Level 1: Lightning Arc (*Rank 2, *Rank 3)
Level 6: Ionic Reverberation
Level 8: Stormbringer (*Rank 2, *Rank 3)
Level 11: Hurricane (*Rank 2, *Perfect Storm)
Level 14: Conviction (*Rank 2, *Rank 3)
Level 17: Force Shield (*Rank 2, *Force Sheathe)
Level 20: Ball Lightning (*Triplicity)
Level 23: Gigabolt (*Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
Level 32: Rebirth
Level 35: Circle of Primal Dominion (Rank 2)
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 32/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Rainbow Flight
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)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,748 Arc User
    edited January 2018
    Its not completely optimized for dps, but here's a pretty safe but potentially high-dps Elec build:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform
    v2.3.2-28

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Scourge (Con: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
    Level 6: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Electric Bolt
    Level 1: Chain Lightning (Rank 2, Lightning Helix, Superconductor)
    Level 6: Ionic Reverberation
    Level 8: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Chilled Form
    Level 14: Ball Lightning (Rank 2, Triplicity, Supercharged)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Lightning Storm (Rank 2, Stolen Thunder)
    Level 23: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Electric Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Masterful Dodge
    Level 35: Lock N Load (Rank 2)
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 34/36

    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)

    More optimal dps would be in things like replacing Con SS for Dex SS. maybe using a DEX/Ego/End_Rec setup w/ an Ego focus, using another AO and/or an ult, etc. A threat wipe that works at 100ft could also be valuable.

    Basic rotation is: Put up NI w/ Ball Lit and/or Chain Lit, put up Superconductor w/ charged Chain Lit once NI is up, then just keeping channeling LArc while refreshing both debuffs w/ Ball Lit. You can use any of Elec's AoEs as your AoE dps filler- I took LStorm here but that's a bit more up to you. Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some Con and End/Rec.

    I can't give many other specifics on gear other than you generally want crit and severity on offensive slots (unless you have a DUC as that takes first priority), maxHP and/or +Defense on defensive gear, and cost discount & cd reduction on utility gear (and if you can get the utility mod w/ +% Elec dmg, 'Right Eye of the Sapphire Dragon'- then go for that). Kamo's guide that you read should also have a bit more details on gear (in his 3rd post on it).
    <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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    amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
    Once again, You are amazing!
    FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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    amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
    What's a DUC? I'm not too familiar with some of the Abbreviations.
    FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,748 Arc User
    Depleted Uranium Core. Warlord's special Alert has a small chance of dropping one. You'd prob get one just by finding it on the AH, if you can afford it.
    <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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    amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
    I also noticed you have both Electric Form and Chilled Form in there.. how do i use that?
    can we use multiple forms simultaneously?
    FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,748 Arc User
    Electric Form is a slotted passive, despite the word 'form' being in the name. Its not in the same class of powers that we usually call 'toggles' or 'forms' like Chilled Form. I assume you already know how slotted passives and toggles/forms work in a basic sense (and how they are different), since you've already outlined some in-game experience, but let us know if not.
    <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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    amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
    Yea I got confused since I never used an Ice character before so I was unfamiliar with the ice powerset. I saw Form and thought it like Martial Arts forms. Thanks for clearing it up.
    FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,748 Arc User
    Yea, Chilled Form is basically a clone of Concentration, but w/ diff stats scaling it (Ego or Dex, instead of Ego or Int w/ Conc). It is easy to confuse the designations based on nomenclature if ur newer, though, so no worries.
    <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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    amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
    edited January 2018
    @flowcyto quick question: IS this Might Tank build used in Hybrid or Tank Role? it's hidden in the spoiler to avoid taking up space. also, don't mind the Asterix, I was using it to keep track of what my character has already chosen.

    Super Stats
    /*Level 6: Strength (Primary)
    /*Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
    Level 15: Intelligence (Secondary)

    Talents
    /*Level 1: The Devastator (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
    /*Level 6: Covert Ops Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Con: 3, Int: 3)
    /*Level 9: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
    /*Level 12: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 15: Body and Mind (Str: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    /*Level 1: Wield Earth
    /****Level 1: Tremor (Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenge!)
    /**Level 6: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
    /*Level 8: Defiance
    *Level 11: Defensive Combo (Surge of Strength, Challenge!)
    Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 20: Haymaker (Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenge!)
    Level 23: Demolish (Rank 2, Below the Belt, Challenge!)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Stone Shroud (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Masterful Dodge
    Level 35: Fissure (Rank 2, Reconstruct)
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 34/36

    Travel Powers
    *Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    /***Strength: Swole (3/3)
    *Strength: Physical Peak (2/3)
    Strength: Brutality (2/2)
    Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
    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)
    FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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    legendarylycan#5411 legendarylycan
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         Posts: 1,569 Arc User
    i think that's a few too many Challenge! - generally, you only need one on your primary ST and AoE attack powers (i.e. the ones you use the most)​​
    #LegalizeAwoo
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    shadowolf505shadowolf505 Posts: 697 Arc User
    Uh. Dont use Defensive Combo. It's not really good.
    || Main Tank || DPSer || Healer || CCer || Altoholic || @shadowolf505 in game ||
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,748 Arc User
    Hey guys.. that's prob one of my builds, so yea this is kinda awkward.

    Defense Combo can be okay for snap threat and/or to refresh Defiance if not getting hit, but those are more dealing w/ non-ideal cases rather than using it as a staple attack here. You don't strictly need it, but imo it can be worth it as a fallback. Also Challenge on diff attacks depends and what you use them for. Challenge on Demolish is fine if you are sometimes opting not to use Haymaker due to its KB on trash. You can ditch them if you want and change the playstyle a touch to suit, but its not like those 1-2 extra adv points are a high priority by that point either.

    And yea, ideally you play that in Tank role for groups, though I guess you could consider Hybrid role if you want a bit more dmg when out solo or w/e.
    <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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    amazingprotonamazingproton Posts: 146 Arc User
    Thanks for the advice. I do find using Def Combo does help build up stacks of defiance with slower to attack mobs. or for keeping it refreshed when moving between groups of mobs.
    FORMERLY KNOWN AS NOT0FTHISWOR1D\\My Lightning Toon
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