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Crowd control DPS help

hardxtargethardxtarget Posts: 33 Arc User
in Builds and Roles
Hey all I've been off and on with CO for years and now that I can play video games at work (not kidding) I have had a lot more time to ponder my builds to death. Now I've over analyzed most my characters beyond repair and have muddled builds that don't stand much chance anywhere...

Here's what I truly need.
1. I solo a lot due to being at work and having groups stop every 2-3 minutes is unrealistic. I need to be able to survive and kill. I usually end up either CC heavy not dying but not killing anything or just being killed before my animation ends.

2. I totally suck at melee range... In every game ever, for some reason I have to be range or mid-range.

3. I don't need a healer but I love me some CC. My main is a fire healer hybrid that doesn't suck purely on accident so I would rather be CC focused.

Most importantly more than anything else I really just want to get back on the forums so this seemed like a good starting point.

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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,847 Arc User
    edited July 2018
    Here's one option: a dps-hybrid spec using Archery. Can be decent at lockdown due to Sonic Arrow's stun + Manip.

    Hybrid
    v3.01:30

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Invincible (Con: 10, Int: 10, Ego: 8, End: 10)
    Level 6: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 9: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 12: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Strafe
    Level 1: Sonic Arrow (Rank 2, Deadly Dissonance)
    Level 6: Hunter's Instinct
    Level 8: Manipulator
    Level 11: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
    Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Explosive Arrow (Where's the Kaboom?)
    Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 26: Masterful Dodge
    Level 29: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Retaliation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace
    Level 38:
    Adv. Points: 28/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
    Ego: Insight (3/3)
    Ego: Follow Through (2/3)
    Ego: Sixth Sense (3/3)
    Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
    Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
    Sentinel: Moment of Need (2/3)
    Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
    Sentinel: Genesis (1/2)
    Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
    Avenger: Round 'em Up (3/3)
    Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
    Avenger: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
    Mastery: Sentinel Mastery (1/1)

    Can add taps of Explosive Arrow to boost dps a bit in between using charges of Sonic Arrow and using Storm of Arrows. Last few powers can be w/e. Gears mostly for Int, w/ some Con and Ego.
    <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!
  • hardxtargethardxtarget Posts: 33 Arc User
    I see so getting dps boost from Retaliation and Lock N Load for dps burst. I'm usually hesitant to go with defensive passives due to at minimum having a 36% drop in damage... But that might also be why I'm dying I suppose. Thanks!
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,847 Arc User
    Well, you can always go the dps route w/ an offensive passive, but yeah you'll be quite squishier then (and the dps roles have a CC penalty). AoPM is also an option (though its still going to leave you a bit squishy), but its up to you.
    <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!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,535 Arc User
    In Flow's last empty slot you could have an Offensive Passive and have 2 builds; switch builds as needed. Can even get two sets of gear to optimize the role you are filling.
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  • hardxtargethardxtarget Posts: 33 Arc User
    > @jaazaniah1 said:
    > In Flow's last empty slot you could have an Offensive Passive and have 2 builds; switch builds as needed. Can even get two sets of gear to optimize the role you are filling.

    This is not a bad idea. Probably best to go Quarry then for the secondary unless that's been nerfed.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,847 Arc User
    edited July 2018
    Targeting Comp's LockOn debuff was fixed to work properly and is now a strong dps passive for Ranged Tech builds like this. So if taking a dps slotted passive here, I'd prob use that.
    <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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