Improve this build! (Single Blade, Dual Guns, Dodge & Bleeds)

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,847 Arc User

  May 2020 edited May 2020

  A few things:
  
  - I wouldn't generally bother w/ Accel Metab advs. They are usually pretty weak due to the long, shared icd on the proc.
  - LR for a non-Tank build means your main form of mitigation is rng-based. I'd prob either get Invuln or Regen if you want the Hybrid-dps approach, or go more into dps w/ something like WotW or NW, and the mleee dps role.
  - I'd prob pass on the Elusive adv on Deflect, as it's lowering your melee dmg even further (you already have BCR and it's dmg penalty to contend with). Just getting R2-3 is fine for the block enhancer.
  - Unless you really want it for theme, I'd prob also pass on Breakaway Shot, due to the longer anim and forced reverse lunge.
  - The dodge/avoid options in Dex PSS are kinda weak, and prevent you from getting the better parts of Dex PSS (Deadly Aim and Expose Weakness).
  
  If you want to make Showdown work more easily in the build, then you could consider getting Relentless as the EU, SS'ing Rec, and maybe using FotTempest. Then at least the Ult could proc the form and EU if you get crits w/ it (and provided there's a Wound effect on the targets), and you'd have higher resting energy w/ Rec SS to boot. I'd prob get something like Dragon's Bite so you have Rush, though, as the extra energy can help smooth out the rng factor of using FotT with the normal DB attacks.
  
  Here's an edit of it, going for R3 Invuln and the Hybrid route. It should still be pretty sturdy, but also fare better at dealing dmg:
  
  (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Hybrid)
  v3.43:35
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Dexterity (Primary)
  Level 10: Recovery (Secondary)
  Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
  Level 6: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 9: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
  Level 12: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 15: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
  Level 18: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
  Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Gunslinger
  Level 1: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
  Level 6: Relentless
  Level 8: Form of the Tempest
  Level 11: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 17: Crimson Bloom (Rank 2, Serrated Edges)
  Level 20: Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, No Mercy)
  Level 23: Resurgence
  Level 26: Dragon's Bite (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
  Level 29: Bullet Hail (Rank 2, Aggression)
  Level 32: Cut Down
  Level 35: Deflect (Rank 2)
  Level 38: Showdown (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Adv. Points: 36/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Hoverboard (Rank 2)
  Level 35: Phase Out
  
  Specializations
  Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
  Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)
  Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
  Dexterity: Expose Weakness (2/2)
  Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
  Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
  Vindicator: Focused Strikes (2/3)
  Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
  Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
  Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
  Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
  Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
  Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)
  
  I kept Bullet Hail and Crimson Bloom, as requested; the former can be a basic ranged AoE, while the latter can be a close-up pbAoE and/or defensive tool. The main single-target rotation is to build up bleeds w/ Reaper's Caress, and then Rupture them w/ Reaper's Embrace. DBite can also be charged to proc Rush for extra energy, should you need it. Gears mostly for Dex, w/ some Con and Rec (and some cost discount on gear).

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• nuxyrryxun Posts: 21 Arc User

  May 2020

  Thanks a lot flow, you were as fast as always!
  I'll try that build!

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,847 Arc User

  May 2020

  Sure thing; hope ya like it.

  <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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• holloweaver Posts: 582 Arc User

  May 2020 edited May 2020

  A different suggestion, more melee and bleed oriented : Hero 27th
  
  A few notes :
  - Find the Mark : even if you shoot at melee range with Bullet Hail is still counted as a ranged power and should proc the debuff.
  - Reaper's Embrace w/No Mercy : I picked powers that apply bleed, open wound and Cull the Weak for a max ruptured damage.
  - Dragon's Bite w/Dragon Rush : it should help with your energy issue.
  - Crimson's Bloom : I believe it would be better to go with more damages and a stronger shield on this power so R2.
  - between Trip Wire w/Stim Pack, Conviction R3 and BCR, you should be able to stay alive.
  You've 1 ap left to use as you wish (Accerelated Metabolism or Phase Out R2).
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Dexterity (Primary)
  Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
  Level 15: Recovery (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: The Master (Str: 8, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10)
  Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
  Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 12: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 15: Survival Training (Dex: 3, Con: 3, Pre: 3, Rec: 2, End: 2)
  Level 18: Martial Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Ego: 3, Rec: 3)
  Level 21: Paramilitary Training (Str: 3, Con: 3, Rec: 3, End: 3)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Gunslinger
  Level 1: Bullet Hail (Rank 2, Aggression)
  Level 6: Trip Wire (Stim Pack, Open Wound)
  Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 11: Form of the Tempest
  Level 14: Crimson Bloom (Rank 2, Serrated Edges)
  Level 17: Dragon's Bite (Cull the Weak, Dragon Rush)
  Level 20: Steadfast
  Level 23: Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, No Mercy)
  Level 26: Antagonize (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 29: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 32: Bountiful Chi Resurgence
  Level 35: Intensity
  Level 38: Unbreakable
  Adv. Points: 35/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Hoverboard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Phase Out
  
  Specializations
  Dexterity: Combat Training (2/3)
  Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
  Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
  Dexterity: Expose Weakness (2/2)
  Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
  Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
  Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
  Guardian: 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: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)
  
  Devices
  
  Additional Notes:
  GEAR: Aurum Accelerator

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