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Muni/DB Off-tank; Help!

phazeunphazeun Posts: 35 Arc User
edited July 2018 in Builds and Roles
Edit: I don't know why I put both FotT and Chilled Form, I meant to only include FotT.

Hey guys! I thought I'd try my hand at making an endgame Off-tank/DPS build that was as thematic as possible for one of my toons while still being a viable build for endgame. I've never made an off-tank build, and I don't often play melee-based toons so I'd like some feedback! The toon uses a mix of dual pistols/blades with a bit of force mixed in to look like telekinesis.

Some questions:
  • I went for STR PSS over DEX PSS to boost defense and melee damage, but I'm not really sure what I should do about that. Should I flip them, and if so why?
  • Do off-tanks generally have two passives I.E. one for tanking and one of DPS? I put Invuln there for the mean time, but wouldn't mind switching to a DPS-based passive if that'd be better.
  • How're specs looking? Any changes?
  • How should I gear with this build? More dex-focused, confrontation mods, etc?

Sorry for this mess of a build, any help/revisions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Lady Adept Tank
v3.01:30

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

Talents
Level 1: The Master (Str: 8, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 9: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
Level 12: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 15: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Burst Shot (Rank 2, Taking Names, Challenge!)
Level 6: Holdout Shot (Rank 2, Stim Pack)
Level 8: Form of the Tempest
Level 11: Chilled Form
Level 14: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
Level 23: Force Geyser (Challenge!)
Level 26: Bullet Ballet (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Sword Cyclone (Rank 2, Blender, Challenge!)
Level 32: Ice Sheath
Level 35: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 38: Fiery Embrace
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Reactive Strikes (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Warden Mastery (1/1)

Devices
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Comments

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,852 Arc User
    Juggernaut is still good defensively w/ Con SS'd, so for an off-tank I may keep that setup. Going for dual passives is just up to you, but it can work out fine. You could even get 2 gear sets if you wanted to further differentiate dps vs. tanking.

    Here's an edited version, w/ dual passives:

    Lady Adept Any / Multiple
    v3.01:30

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Master (Str: 8, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10)
    Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 9: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 12: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
    Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Force Bolts
    Level 1: Burst Shot (Taking Names)
    Level 6: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack, Challenge!)
    Level 8: Form of the Tempest
    Level 11: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Killer Instinct
    Level 17: Bullet Ballet (Rank 2, Not Without Incident)
    Level 20: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Eye of the Storm (Rank 2, Blade Beyond the Veil, Challenge!)
    Level 26: Force Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3, Force Sheathe)
    Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Masterful Dodge
    Level 35: Night Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3, Silent Running)
    Level 38: Fiery Embrace
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Jet Boots

    Specializations
    Strength: Swole (2/3)
    Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
    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: Warden Mastery (1/1)

    If switching between off-tank and dps, you don't necc want all of your main attacks to have Challenge. I kept Burst Shot and Bullet Ballet w/o the adv, so you can dps w/ them (BB can also AoE when close up). You can throw Holdout Shot and/or EotS in there to put up Challenge, and you can AoE tank/dps w/ EotS if you choose (restart it about halfway for more dps, fully channel for maxing its dmg shield). The build won't be optimal for either role, but should be able to function at either of them decently. Gears mostly for Con and Dex, w/ some Rec for KI and energy.
    <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!
  • phazeunphazeun Posts: 35 Arc User
    Thank you, Flow! Out of curiosity, how would you change the build if it was to be purely for off-tanking purposes?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,852 Arc User
    You could get rid of the dps passive (NW here), put Challenge on BBallet, and maybe change Vind spec for Protector (though Vind's Aggressive Stance works pretty well w/ large offense bonuses like the Justice 3-set, if available). The open power slot can be for w/e, depending on ur prioritizes (a lunge, CoPD, Nanobot Swarm, an AO, an ult, etc). You'd also want to gear for more Con for tanking.
    <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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