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Trying another Support Mix - Archery/Support

slowecsl4pweslowecsl4pwe Posts: 221 Arc User
edited January 2019 in Builds and Roles
Archery seems ripe for the support role with the many snares, holds and stuns from the various arrow options. Last time I tried this, there was no Energy Unlock other than Molecular Self-Assembly to use, not sure about Hunter's Instinct. Was going to try to use it but it works with Ego and I was going to go INT/DEX/PRE or INT/CON/PRE or PRE/CON/INT. Now I'm not so sure. I kind of like Archery as not as many toons use it. Any ideas for a good support archer? Thanks

The OLD Build...

Name: Glaeweth Gladheart

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Marksman
Level 6: Impresario
Level 9: Negotiator
Level 12: Shrug It Off
Level 15: Healthy Mind
Level 18: Acrobat
Level 21: Lasting Impression

Powers:
Level 1: Strafe
Level 1: Straight Shot (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Taser Arrow (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Aura of Radiant Protection (Rank 2, Rank 3, Runic Glow)
Level 11: Torrent of Arrows (Relentless Recurve)
Level 14: Binding of Aratron (Tenable Bonds)
Level 17: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
Level 20: Compassion
Level 23: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 29: Sigils of Radiant Sanctuary (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Circle of Primal Dominion (Rank 2)
Level 35: Ritual of Primal Summoning (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Redemption (Salvation)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Rainbow Flight: Cloud
Level 35: Athletics

Specializations:
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
Intelligence: Battle of Wits (2/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
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)
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Comments

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited January 2019
    Sonic Arrow is an easy stun to spam for things like Wither, Sent Mastery, and even Concussion in Arbiter, and it also AoE's a bit and applies Disorient. Ofc, Storm of Arrows w/ Root adv is also good and can proc Trapped in Overseer (but not the other stuff). Either way, overall dps won't be great, but as an option you could always stick in taps of Explosive Arrow w/ the adv every few secs to boost dps a bit, if you care about that aspect enough and have the spare energy for it (and/or maybe use an AoED or AoPM build).

    An example build (not for early leveling):

    https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=30&n=&d=16430nOMSGJH000000M000MG03MF007C036305K5037G006905K403ML03ER00KB05OQ0000000mTP0cS20G0A60000000000&e=

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
    Level 6: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 12: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 15: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 18: Finesse (Dex: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 21: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Eldritch Bolts
    Level 1: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 6: Compassion
    Level 8: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Sonic Arrow (Rank 2, Deadly Dissonance)
    Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 20: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
    Level 23: Iniquity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Masterful Dodge
    Level 32: Redemption (Rank 2, Salvation)
    Level 35: Rebirth
    Level 38:
    Adv. Points: 32/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

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

    A few of the powers can be changed, and you do have an open slot as well. Use Storm of Arrows to proc MSA and Trapped, and use charged Sonic Arrow in between for the stun-related debuffs and as filler. You have a pretty complete healer-support kit to work with as well. The slotted passive can also be different, depending on your focus. Gears mostly for Pres, w/ some Con and Int.
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  • slowecsl4pweslowecsl4pwe Posts: 221 Arc User
    Excellent. TY. I will give it a try.
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  • slowecsl4pweslowecsl4pwe Posts: 221 Arc User
    edited January 2019
    If I wanted to hold onto the archery theme, would this work still? This isn't a leveling build but a level 40 retcon. It seems only MD and SoA are the only 2 things that proc energy unlock. Thanks

    Glaeweth Gladheart - Freeform (Support)

    Link to this build: https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=30&amp;n=Glaeweth Gladheart&amp;d=16430nOMSYTP0610I16000610463057C037G00M603MF00K503K403ML03MG016905KB042Q000mTP0cS20G0A60000000000&amp;e=
    v3.27:30

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
    Level 6: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 12: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 15: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 21: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Strafe
    Level 1: Straight Shot (Split the Arrow)
    Level 6: Sonic Arrow (Rank 2, Deadly Dissonance)
    Level 8: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 14: Sigils of Radiant Sanctuary (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Compassion
    Level 20: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Iniquity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
    Level 35: Redemption (Salvation)
    Level 38: Fiery Embrace
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2)
    Level 35: Rainbow Flight: Cloud (Rank 2)

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

    Devices

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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    As long as you use Storm of Arrows in the normal rotation, then yeah that should be enough to roll MSA offensively. Conviction can help proc MSA when you are focused on healing and not attacking (you could consider its minor AoE adv as a healer), and can build up energy w/ MSA out of combat if you like. I guess you could try Hunter's Instinct too, but that's based more on rng and just using Archery attacks (as well as having a diff scalar). You could consider trading Straight Shot for Explosive Shot w/ adv down the line, though its not really essential to the build as a support either.
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    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • magpieuk2014magpieuk2014 Posts: 1,268 Arc User
    I have quite a lot of fun playing Iris, my AoPM Archery support Toon. It's not optimised, the last three powers are very much your free choice, but you'll get the idea...


    Iris Any / Multiple
    v3.27:30

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
    Level 6: Intimidating (Pre: 8)
    Level 9: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 12: Prodigy (Pre: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Showmanship (Ego: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 18: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
    Level 21: Finesse (Dex: 5, Pre: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Strafe
    Level 1: Straight Shot (Rank 2, Split the Arrow)
    Level 6: Sonic Arrow (Rank 2, Deadly Dissonance)
    Level 8: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Manipulator
    Level 14: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
    Level 17: Torrent of Arrows (Rank 2, Relentless Recurve)
    Level 20: Hunter's Instinct
    Level 23: Gas Arrow (Rank 2, Noxious Fumes)
    Level 26: Frag Grenade (Rank 2, Cuts and Scrapes)
    Level 29: Conviction (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Smoke Grenade (Escape Artist)
    Level 35: Antagonize (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Masterful Dodge
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

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



  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited January 2019
    Hm, its a stun/root CC support w/o much team heal or res power. Yea, I'd prob not take that to high-end stuff, though it should lock down trash well. Also, I don't see any power that can proc Vulnerability in there atm.
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    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,557 Arc User
    Here's my support/archery magic build:

    Sahir the Mad 4 Any / Multiple
    v3.27:30

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Hexslinger (Dex: 10, Int: 10, Ego: 10, Pre: 8)
    Level 6: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 9: Finesse (Dex: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 12: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 15: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 18: Showmanship (Ego: 5, Pre: 5)
    Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Strafe
    Level 1: Sonic Arrow (Rank 2, Deadly Dissonance)
    Level 6: Concentration
    Level 8: Conviction (Rank 2, Reverence)
    Level 11: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Conjuring
    Level 17: Will-o'-the-Wisp (Guide, Ghost Fire)
    Level 20: Miniaturization Drive (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Masterful Dodge
    Level 26: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Pillar of Poz (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Storm of Arrows (Rank 2, Achilles' Heel)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace
    Level 38: Death's Embrace (Pact)
    Adv. Points: 36/36

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

    Specializations
    Intelligence: Enlightened (2/3)
    Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
    Intelligence: Battle of Wits (3/3)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
    Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
    Sentinel: Moment of Need (3/3)
    Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
    Overseer: Administer (3/3)
    Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
    Overseer: Impact (2/2)
    Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
    Mastery: Sentinel Mastery (1/1)

    Devices
    Slot 1: Archer's Memory
    Slot 2: Psionic Accelerator
    Slot 3: Anagogic Aspect
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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited January 2019
    jaazaniah1 wrote: »
    Here's my support/archery magic build: ...
    I'd prob get expertise instead of Tactician in Int PSS there. The build could work for an Archery CC and debuffer, but if you also wanted to be able to cover more of a formal support role then you'd prob want a targeted ally heal in there somewhere (and maybe w/ switching to Compassion).
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    - Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
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