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I'm going to be running all the missions in game with this toon, from start to finish, that's if the missions ever end :)
First I want to mix Wind and Electricity. Right off the bat I would like wind breath, If that's the right name for it. As for the rest of the build, I have no idea what I want. So i'll be testing at each stage in the training room. Any Ideas will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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  • luumina#2431 luumina Posts: 506 Arc User
    I'm also thinking using regen, no night warrior this time. Also this will be a ranged dps alt. Need a break from melee.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    You won't be doing as much dmg if using Regen, but at least surviving should be pretty automatic with it. Leveling missions are generally quite easy, so it's not like there's a high bar to clear here:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Hybrid)
    v3.4:33

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

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

    Powers
    Level 1: Wind Lash
    Level 1: Wind Breath (Rank 2, Unstable Footing)
    Level 6: Wind Barrier (Rank 2)
    Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Chilled Form
    Level 14: Ball Lightning (Rank 2, Triplicity)
    Level 17: Ionic Reverberation
    Level 20: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Electric Sheath (Rank 2, Matter - Energy Union)
    Level 35: Thundering Return
    Level 38: Updraft (Nailed to the Ground)
    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 (3/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

    Gigabolt can be a long-ranged AoE and opener attack. Your main single-target attack here is LArc and your main AoE is Wind Breath, and keep ball Lit up and running in both cases. Last few powers can be w/e ya want; I included Updraft just to have more Wind powers and cause it can also help CC. Elec Sheath is a multi-purpose cd- it can boost you energy levels, help break free of holds, and/or give you a small dmg boost and defensive shield (it also prevents Gigabolt's debuff when its up, so you can charge-spam it then if you want). Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some Con and Rec/End.
    <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!
  • wickedwillowwickedwillow Posts: 22 Arc User
    flowcyto wrote: »
    You won't be doing as much dmg if using Regen, but at least surviving should be pretty automatic with it. Leveling missions are generally quite easy, so it's not like there's a high bar to clear here:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Hybrid)
    v3.4:33

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

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

    Powers
    Level 1: Wind Lash
    Level 1: Wind Breath (Rank 2, Unstable Footing)
    Level 6: Wind Barrier (Rank 2)
    Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Chilled Form
    Level 14: Ball Lightning (Rank 2, Triplicity)
    Level 17: Ionic Reverberation
    Level 20: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Electric Sheath (Rank 2, Matter - Energy Union)
    Level 35: Thundering Return
    Level 38: Updraft (Nailed to the Ground)
    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 (3/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

    Gigabolt can be a long-ranged AoE and opener attack. Your main single-target attack here is LArc and your main AoE is Wind Breath, and keep ball Lit up and running in both cases. Last few powers can be w/e ya want; I included Updraft just to have more Wind powers and cause it can also help CC. Elec Sheath is a multi-purpose cd- it can boost you energy levels, help break free of holds, and/or give you a small dmg boost and defensive shield (it also prevents Gigabolt's debuff when its up, so you can charge-spam it then if you want). Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some Con and Rec/End.

    I have been using this for my Storm character as well (currently level 32) and I just noticed there is no offensive passive....is there a reason for that?

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited October 2019
    I have been using this for my Storm character as well (currently level 32) and I just noticed there is no offensive passive....is there a reason for that?
    Lumina requested a build using Regeneration in his follow-up comment, so I obliged at the time. If you want to take the more conventional dps route, then use an offensive passive like Stormbringer or Night Warrior and with the Ranged dps role instead.
    <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!
  • wickedwillowwickedwillow Posts: 22 Arc User
    edited October 2019
    flowcyto wrote: »
    I have been using this for my Storm character as well (currently level 32) and I just noticed there is no offensive passive....is there a reason for that?
    Lumina requested a build using Regeneration in his follow-up comment, so I obliged at the time. If you want to take the more conventional dps route, then use an offensive passive like Stormbringer or Night Warrior and with the Ranged dps role instead.

    Ahhhh I see my mistake. I am using the Ranged Damage role instead of Hybrid so Regeneration is not available to me in that role. Thanks a bunch!
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Sure thing 8)
    <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!
  • andondarkmoreandondarkmore Posts: 679 Arc User
    Like the build.

    Is there a good replacement for Wind breath for a power not to originate from mouth? (For Concept.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited October 2019
    Sure. I wouldn't normally suggest Wind Breath (it's a fine early AoE, mind), but Lumina specifically wanted it here. You can just use Hurricane if you want a Wind AoE alternative to Wind Breath (if you don't want Hurricane's scatter KB at the end, then you can just cancel and restart it before the channel ends). You could also opt for another AoE from Electricity instead, though that means even less powers represented from Wind.
    <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!
  • wickedwillowwickedwillow Posts: 22 Arc User
    Like the build.

    Is there a good replacement for Wind breath for a power not to originate from mouth? (For Concept.

    I'm using Hurricane instead just because I love the power and it really fits the character.
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