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Need help with a Psionic DPS/Support Hybrid

rileymarks1rileymarks1 Posts: 48 Arc User
I am trying desperately to create a sort of dps/support character out of the mentalist framework. I am not interested in doing alot of direct healing, I much prefer my support come in the form of controls and/or debuffs. But I also want to be able to do enough dps that I can solo missions without it taking me forever. Think of this as a jack of all trades, master of none type character. One that sort of helps fill in the gaps. The order of the powers I chose mean absolutely nothing, they were just the ones I was toying with to get an idea. The only powers I know for certain I would like to keep are empathic healing for my heals and mindful reinforcement for my shield. Not sure whether to go with the telepathy attack powers (either the DOTs or straight up attacks) or the telekinetic attacks. Any help would be appreciated. Oh and originally I did try using 2 passives (1 support and 1 dps) but I found it was rather irritating constantly switching roles with the passives. That's why I was messing with Seraphim since it seemed to be kind of a hybrid support passive. Would much prefer to build around 1 passive rather than 2.

The Mind - Freeform (Support)

Link to this build: http://aesica.net/co/beta/herocreator.htm?v=30&n=The Mind&d=14650GHIJONM063010F000F305FE03K703G803FO00FL05FK0CFS03GN03000000000000OQ002WID03Et3SWl600000000&e=
v3.11:30

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

Talents
Level 1: The Hero (Str: 8, Dex: 8, Con: 8, Int: 8, Ego: 8, Pre: 8, Rec: 6, End: 6)
Level 6: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 9: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 12: Finesse (Dex: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 18: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 21: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Kinetic Darts
Level 1: Telekinetic Strike (Rank 2, Stressed Out)
Level 6: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Seraphim (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Empathic Healing (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Ego Surge
Level 17: Telekinetic Barrage (Rank 2, Dazzle)
Level 20: Telekinetic Shards (Impaled, Inner Peace)
Level 23: Telekinetic Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Mindful Reinforcement (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29:
Level 32:
Level 35:
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Flight

Specializations
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Sentry: Fortified Gear (2/3)
Sentry: Precise (3/3)
Sentry: Sentry Aura (3/3)
Sentry: Fortify (2/2)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
Overseer: Overseer Aura (2/3)
Overseer: Enhanced Gear (3/3)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)


Comments

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,852 Arc User
    edited August 2018
    Yea, Seraphim can work if you want to swap between Hybrid for more dps and Support for more healing. You could consider other aura passives like AoPM. As for powers- I'd prob stick w/ TK atm cause its powerset was revamped and is generally stronger than TP. TP does have some decent debuffs and CC available, though.

    You'd also want a toggle/form and prob an energy unlock in your final build. An example for a hybrid dps w/ some support:

    Hybrid TK dps Hybrid
    v3.11:30

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Hero (Str: 8, Dex: 8, Con: 8, Int: 8, Ego: 8, Pre: 8, Rec: 6, End: 6)
    Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 9: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 12: Finesse (Dex: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Kinetic Darts
    Level 1: Telekinetic Strike (Rank 2, Stressed Out)
    Level 6: Mental Precision
    Level 8: Seraphim (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Telekinetic Barrage (Rank 2, Dazzle)
    Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Reverence)
    Level 17: Telekinetic Reverberation
    Level 20: Telekinetic Lance (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Empathic Healing (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Mindful Reinforcement (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Ego Sleep (Plagued by Nightmares)
    Level 32: Resurrection Serum
    Level 35: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Rebirth
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Flight

    Specializations
    Presence: Repurpose (3/3)
    Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
    Presence: Moment of Glory (2/3)
    Presence: Force of Will (1/2)
    Presence: Vulnerability (2/2)
    Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
    Sentinel: Caregiver (2/3)
    Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
    Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
    Sentinel: Genesis (1/2)
    Overseer: Administer (3/3)
    Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
    Overseer: Impact (2/2)
    Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
    Mastery: Sentinel Mastery (1/1)

    More dps oriented w/ Mental Precision as the toggle. Gears mostly for Dex, though you can also find use from Con (maxHP), Pres (better healing), and Rec (TK Reverb). TK Barrage can AoE and stun, and Ego Sleep can put up debuffs.
    Post edited by flowcyto on
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  • rileymarks1rileymarks1 Posts: 48 Arc User
    I had been looking into AoPM as a possible passive. If I switched seraphim for AoPM would it be better to use INT Pri and maybe switch mental precision for concentration?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,852 Arc User
    edited August 2018
    Yea, AoPM still works pretty well w/ Int PSS. Just keep in mind that AoPM is a very popular passive for supports, and a weak hybrid version of its aura buff can be disruptive in content w/ large ally groups. Pres PSS is still better for support/healing (and for Vuln + Ego Sleep), but Int PSS does have Enlightened, Battle of Wits, Expertise, and DVuln.
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    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
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