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Trick Arrow build

ericrightshow82ericrightshow82 Posts: 582 Arc User
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With the recent archery revamp, I'm looking to create an archer with a focus on gimmicky arrows (gas arrow, explosive arrow, etc.) and was wondering how something like that would look now. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    edited June 2021
    I'd still prob include Rapid Shots in there, so you still have a decent single-target attack. Here's a dps version of such a build:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Ranged Damage)
    v3.44:37

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Glacier (Dex: 8, Con: 10, Int: 10, End: 10)
    Level 6: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
    Level 9: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 12: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
    Level 21: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Strafe
    Level 1: Straight Shot (Rank 2, Split the Arrow)
    Level 6: Concentration
    Level 8: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Hunter's Instinct
    Level 14: Sonic Arrow (Rank 2, Dizzying Impact)
    Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 20: Explosive Arrow (Rank 2, Scorched Ground)
    Level 23: Rapid Shots (Rank 2, Concentrated Shots)
    Level 26: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Gas Arrow (Noxious Fumes)
    Level 32: Medical Arrow (Rank 2, Illuminate)
    Level 35: Retaliation (Rank 2)
    Level 38:
    Adv. Points: 34/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6:
    Level 35:

    Specializations
    Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
    Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
    Guardian: Find the Mark (3/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

    Can use Straight Shot's AP debuff and Rapid Shots for single targets. You can throw in the other arrows as you like- mostly for AoE, but also for some CC and minor support (Sonic Arrow's Disorient adv can boost the stun chance from Gas Arrow's adv, Medical Arrow provides a healing rune and Illum, and Explosive Arrow can provide filler AoE and knock-based CC). Gears mostly for Int, w/ some Con and End (or Dex).

    You could make a version that's more CC/Support oriented, using Manip, Sentinel spec/Mastery, and maybe also Taser Arrow. This build already has decent CC options, though, and ofc puts more of a focus on personal dps.
    <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!
  • ericrightshow82ericrightshow82 Posts: 582 Arc User
    This is just the kind of thing I was looking for. Thanks, Flow!
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    No problem. Hope you like the build 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!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,431 Arc User
    Add Sonic Device, Toxic Nanites or Miniaturization Drive in your last slot for even more tricky goodness!
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