SWTOR Powertech inspired build

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  flowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User

  July 2021 edited July 2021

  Toggles (like PA's slotted ones) are not that same as Maintains, so they will not count for Avenger's Relentless Assault (even changing Sparkstorm into a toggle via its 3-pt adv will cause it to stop procing Relentless Assault). You don't have any Blasts in the build either (PA's blasts are Tac Missiles and Power Gauntlet, but they are pretty low dps, and are non-slotted attacks besides). I'd prob just get Guardian as the 2nd spec instead. R1 Chest Beam and LNL aren't adding that much either, imo. Chest Beam can debuff, but it being a non-slotted attack is a problem for a slotted PA build. A slotted attack that can put up Burn Through (like Mini Gun w/ adv) would be more practical, if you still want that debuff. The Ult not being a slotted attack is not as much of an issue due to its longer cd, but you could consider Fire All Weapons for wide AoE as well. Also, if you are struggling w/ energy overall, then you could consider getting Power Conversion.
  
  I'd prob switch Unbreakable for Resurgence (or maybe Indestructible, if you just want a mitigation cd). Also, Conviction won't be available while using any of the slotted toggles, so you may want to switch to Recon Circuits (BCR or Endorphin Rush could also work; you'd still have to activate either of them in-between the toggles, but at least they can run in the background). You may also want to consider a threat wipe and/or a self-res, as 3-slot PA can draw a lot of aggro w/ its very high dmg potential.

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  jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,431 Arc User

  July 2021

  Here's something similar that I use. Can solo QWZ and does well at Cosmics. Sub in PA toggles of your choice.
  
  Sojurner 2 - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
  v3.44:37
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
  Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
  Level 15: Recovery (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
  Level 6: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 9: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
  Level 12: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
  Level 15: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
  Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Power Bolts
  Level 1: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 6: Concentration
  Level 8: Eye Beam (Rank 2, 20/20 Fission)
  Level 11: Chest Laser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 14: Unified Theory
  Level 17: Hand Cannon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 20: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
  Level 26: Guard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 29: Micro Munitions (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 32: Sonic Device
  Level 35: Implosion Engine (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 38: Fiery Embrace
  Adv. Points: 36/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Heroic Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Blazing Speed
  
  Specializations
  Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
  Intelligence: Enlightened (1/3)
  Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
  Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
  Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
  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: Modified Gear (2/2)
  Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
  Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)
  
  Devices
  

  

  Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork

  Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!

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  nafearian Posts: 48 Arc User

  July 2021

  Thank you both for the advice on this one!
  It's a shame that the PA toggle powers don't count for the maintain/blast specs in the trees, would be nice to see a more PA focused tree in the future maybe - went guardicator as suggested. I've heard a lot of people mention that offence/defense stacking is very inefficient at the moment, however lots of people still seem to spec towards it in their trees, it is not as bad as people make out?
  I decided to keep Implosion engine mainly because I'm already able to put out a lot of aoe dmg so the grouping pull effect + dmg over time is more useful for me here I think.
  Dropped LNL but in the end kept chest beam for the tap debuff, I tried running minigun but found it awkward juggling multiple powers operating from the same slot (also doesn't fit too well with the theme ).
  Grabbed resurge instead of unbreakable which was definitely a good call, still struggling to find a good heal that fits though. BCR's 10% dmg axe made it a sub-optimal choice for me and endorphin rush seemed to have poorly optimized scaling with con and rec for this build. I've tried using reconstructive circuits in the past on my other PA character and I'm not a huge fan, the heal would have to be at least 50% more powerful to justify sacrificing the chest slot power imo. Using bionic shielding for now but I'm going to leave it near the top in case I decide to change it out later.
  Still a little unsure for the last power but I've taken power conversion for now. I'm not having terrible energy issues but it will probably be helpful especially until I can get better gear as I still have quest items on atm ^^.
  
  
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Intelligence (Primary)
  Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
  Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: Sureshot (Dex: 12, Int: 12)
  Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
  Level 9: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
  Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
  Level 15: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
  Level 18: Agile (Dex: 8)
  Level 21: Brilliant (Int: 8)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Steady Shot
  Level 1: Concentration
  Level 6: Implosion Engine (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 8: Overdrive
  Level 11: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 14: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 17: Micro Munitions (Rank 2, Alpha Strike)
  Level 20: Hand Cannon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 23: Shoulder Launcher (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
  Level 29: Chest Beam
  Level 32: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Evasive Maneuvers (Slight of Mind, Stim Pack)
  Level 38: Power Conversion
  Adv. Points: 34/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Jet Boots
  Level 35: Phase Out
  
  Specializations
  Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
  Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
  Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
  Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
  Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
  Vindicator: Initiative (2/2)
  Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (2/3)
  Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
  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)
  
  Thanks again for your help

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  jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,431 Arc User

  July 2021

  Personally, I'd drop Evasive Maneuvers and take Reoncstruction Circuits. Toggle it on when you need some healing, then toggle on the other chest power back when you are topped up. If you want to be more durable at times I'd drop Bionic Shielding and take Invulnerability as an alternate build Passive. One of my PA builds runs that way.
  
  Note that PA is considered one of the most overpowered power sets at the moment. We are certainly not going to see any changes that make it more effective (unless the Devs mess up). If anything, we're much more likely to see a nerf to PA. It's easier to nerf one power set than to beef up the others to the level of PA.

  

  Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork

  Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!

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