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Help me make a build around this costume?

hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
hedgehog#9387
 Posts: 139 Arc User
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Hello, I have a brand new character that I would like to create, but I'm not sure what sort of powerset he should have. Maybe someone here might be able to come up with something cool based off his suit?

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I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you very much.

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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    edited November 2020
    It's a cool costume, and obv hi-tech stuff like PA or LS are easy fits, but there's other sets that could work too, depending on the character's background. To maybe help narrow it down- Do you want to play it as melee or as ranged? And what general role do you want to play as?
    <CO stuff> .: Petco :. // A basic FF building guide (see 1st reply) // PSA on Power Activation Delay // Ayonachan's Gift Horse (misc stat data)
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  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,430 Arc User
    edited November 2020
    A "cool" character should be an Ice build ;)

    Brain Freeze 8 - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
    v3.44:36

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

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

    Powers
    Level 1: Ice Shards
    Level 1: Frost Breath (Rank 2, Frost Bite)
    Level 6: Ice Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Ice Blast (Hard Frost, Frost Bite)
    Level 11: Chilled Form
    Level 14: Icicle Spear (Rank 2, Rank 3, Freezer Burn)
    Level 17: Icy Embrace
    Level 20: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 26: Retaliation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Aurora
    Level 32: Imbue
    Level 35: Will-o'-the-Wisp (Ghost Fire)
    Level 38: Rimefire Burst (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Cold Snap Speed (Rank 2)
    Level 35: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)

    Specializations
    Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
    Ego: Insight (1/3)
    Ego: Aggression (2/2)
    Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
    Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
    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: Ego Mastery (1/1)

    Devices
    Post edited by jaazaniah1 on
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    Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork
    Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    flowcyto wrote: »
    It's a cool costume, and obv hi-tech stuff like PA or LS are easy fits, but there's other sets that could work too, depending on the character's background. To maybe help narrow it down- Do you want to play it as melee or as ranged? And what general role do you want to play as?

    I'm always good as a DPS (and the crowd begins booing). I guess it doesn't really matter if it's ranged, melee or both. As far as a background goes, he certainly seems like a super soldier type, possibly designed for specialist missions or government-backed bounty hunts.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    Well, I guess you could just go for PA then, and justify it as the government helping to fund and develop his weapons (Jaaz's build is good too, if you want a mostly Ice theme instead). Here's an example PA build, using the beams:

    (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Ranged Damage)
    v3.44:36

    Super Stats
    Level 6: Ego (Primary)
    Level 10: Endurance (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: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Eye Beam (Rank 2, 20/20 Fission)
    Level 6: Concentration
    Level 8: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Overdrive
    Level 14: Chest Laser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Concussor Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 26: Energy Wave (Reverse Polarity)
    Level 29: Power Conversion (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 35:
    Level 38: Fire All Weapons (Rank 2)
    Adv. Points: 32/36

    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 (2/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (2/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
    Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

    The open power slot can be w/e ya want.

    Energy Wave can help AoE and group up mobs in a wide radius, while you can just use all three toggle slots for your normal dps, and have Power Conversion available to help afford all of them. FAW isn't really for single-target dps as much as it gives you another wide AoE attack to quickly sweep trash with. Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some End and Con.
    <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!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    Awesome, I'll give them a try. Thanks again guys!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    I'll probably switch the Energy Wave with something else. I feel like this is a character where I want baddies AWAY from me, not nearer. So far it's insanely powerful though!
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    edited November 2020
    Alright, but I prob still would include EWave w/ the adv. The reason why I added it is to group up enemies (and add some wide AoE dmg and CC), since beam PA's AoE is tighter and its nice to have enemies close together to get hit by it. W/ a decent travel power you can quickly get in to use the ability and get back out vs. trash, and esp since PA toggles allow full movement.
    <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!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    Fair enough. I also appreciate that you left one open for anything I might want to include on my own; I might add a DPS buff in that last slot, or maybe a threat wipe.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    Sure thing, and yea either of those options can work, though I may favor the threat wipe just cause PA's high dps can pull lots of aggro (assuming there's some sort of tank around to help).
    <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!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    I should also probably come up with a better name for him than he has right now. Any ideas?
  • bulgarexbulgarex Posts: 2,310 Arc User
    edited November 2020
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    I'm always good as a DPS (and the crowd begins booing). I guess it doesn't really matter if it's ranged, melee or both. As far as a background goes, he certainly seems like a super soldier type, possibly designed for specialist missions or government-backed bounty hunts.

    There's good precedent for that in the lore. Years ago the FBI developed a suit of powered armor, code-named Stalwart, with equipment specialized to assist its Hostage Rescue Teams: a range of non-lethal and restraining weapons, sensors, stealth capabilities, and the like. It would certainly be reasonable for them to have designed by now a variation on that suit optimized for other types of missions. First-entry when assaulting a dangerous location would seem a natural for a heavily armed and armored agent. Maybe make the suit and its wearer part of the FBI's counterterrorism operations -- that category's broad enough to cover a wide variety of missions, and apply to many foes both mundane and super. The FBI also maintains a number of Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) with other agencies and local police, so your character could also be part of operations involving the MCPD, PRIMUS, maybe even UNTIL.

    As for a name, if the armor's a variant on the Stalwart suit, it could be given a similar code name, such as Valiant. OTOH if you went with my suggestion of a first-entry function, you might look at a name evocative of that, e.g. Point Guard.
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    That's immensely useful information, Bulgarex. Thank you very much for the inspiration!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,430 Arc User
    When I read Point Guard my mind immediately went to basketball and Power Forward :)
    bulgarex wrote: »
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    As for a name, if the armor's a variant on the Stalwart suit, it could be given a similar code name, such as Valiant. OTOH if you went with my suggestion of a first-entry function, you might look at a name evocative of that, e.g. Point Guard.
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    Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork
    Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!
  • bulgarexbulgarex Posts: 2,310 Arc User
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    That's immensely useful information, Bulgarex. Thank you very much for the inspiration!

    You're very welcome. You're also welcome to post more background questions if such info would be helpful. :)
    jaazaniah1 wrote: »
    When I read Point Guard my mind immediately went to basketball and Power Forward :)

    Yep, clearly basketball is where I took the name suggestion from, but yours is just as apt a variation on the theme.

  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    Well, his name right now is Arculus. Arculus is the Roman god of chests and strongboxes, and I figured it would be in reference to viewing the world as a sort of chest. Something about it just isn't working for me though.
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    Here is his armor update for reference:

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  • bulgarexbulgarex Posts: 2,310 Arc User
    edited November 2020
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    Well, his name right now is Arculus. Arculus is the Roman god of chests and strongboxes, and I figured it would be in reference to viewing the world as a sort of chest. Something about it just isn't working for me though.

    How about approaching the concept from the other direction? If the world is a chest, your character is who opens it. Portunus is the Roman god of keys, doors, and ports. For my suggestion of a first-entry function this would be a suitable name, which keeps that classical style.
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    bulgarex wrote: »
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    Well, his name right now is Arculus. Arculus is the Roman god of chests and strongboxes, and I figured it would be in reference to viewing the world as a sort of chest. Something about it just isn't working for me though.

    How about approaching the concept from the other direction? If the world is a chest, your character is who opens it. Portunus is the Roman god of keys, doors, and ports. For my suggestion of a first-entry function this would be a suitable name, which keeps that classical style.

    Perhaps, though I guess I kind of want to go in a hunter-type direction. I think what's bugging me is that he's not a tank or a defender by any means; he's meant to go in and get the job done with minimal resistance.
  • bulgarexbulgarex Posts: 2,310 Arc User
    Did you want to keep a Latin name? Venator is Latin for "hunter," as well as for a class of Roman "gladiator" who hunted wild animals in arenas like the Colosseum for the entertainment of audiences.
  • bulgarexbulgarex Posts: 2,310 Arc User
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    Perhaps, though I guess I kind of want to go in a hunter-type direction. I think what's bugging me is that he's not a tank or a defender by any means; he's meant to go in and get the job done with minimal resistance.

    Hmm... reviewing your remarks, it seems the character has a bit of a "search and destroy" edge. If that's the case, pairing that with "hunter-type direction" and his technological nature, I thought of, Heatseeker.

  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    Now THAT is a catchy name. Beautifully crafted, Blug. Thanks so much for your help!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    Hey, so this character may need a bit of an update. He runs out of energy quite quickly, but still does a ton of damage. Is there a way to include INT in this to the point where I won't have to worry so much about using up the energy?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    Hey, so this character may need a bit of an update. He runs out of energy quite quickly, but still does a ton of damage. Is there a way to include INT in this to the point where I won't have to worry so much about using up the energy?
    Gearing for more Ego and End in general will help (as could getting more cost discount rating). This is assuming you are using R3 Power Conversion, but still having some energy issues. Int could help too, but you can already get cost discount on gear and via Ego PSS's Insight, so I'm not sure it'd be of much use here vs. just generally boosting your energy-related stats. You could also trade Con SS for Rec SS, if you don't mind the hit to maxHP.

    Also, if you are still leveling w/ the build, then to a degree you'll prob have to accept some energy issues until your gear options improve. Running w/ 2 attack toggles (instead of 3) is quite easier on energy and still pretty decent for dps, if you want a temporary solution.
    <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!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    I'm at level 40, and I typically do the most damage out of anyone in a team, but it would be nice to have a constant flow of energy. I also switched out power conversion for dark transfusion so that my damage isn't sacrificed for energy.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    edited September 2021
    Okay, then I would just recommend getting more Ego and End in general, and you could try swapping Con SS for Rec SS as well. It'll depend a bit on how strong your gear is atm, but hopefully you can eventually hit a threshold where you aren't at a net energy loss over time (when also throwing Dark Transfusion into the mix, ofc).
    <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!
  • carrionbaggagecarrionbaggage Posts: 721 Community Moderator
    For alerts and other content where you're occasionally hit by enemies, Force Shield w/ Force Sheath is a helpful block replacer. Tap it to activate the lingering effect, then enemy hits feed you energy for 8 seconds. It's not subject to the toggle lockout delay like Dark Transfusion, but it does require enemies to hit you.

    While you're still gearing up, a ranked Circle of Arcane Power can be nice for when you're standing still against a boss. It'll negate Overdrive while it's active, but it gives a solid energy return while letting you focus your gear on Ego.

    If you're working toward endgame gear, the first piece I'd recommend is Distinguished Helmet of Efficiency.
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,430 Arc User
    hedgehog#9387 wrote: »
    I'm at level 40, and I typically do the most damage out of anyone in a team, but it would be nice to have a constant flow of energy. I also switched out power conversion for dark transfusion so that my damage isn't sacrificed for energy.

    The soultion is obvious! Always have a teammate with AoPM! I always chuckle when I see some PA build asking for AoPM for events and what not because they want to be MOAR overpowered.
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    Perseus, Captain Arcane, Tectonic Knight, Pankration, Siberiad, Sekhmet, Black Seraph, Clockwork
    Project Attalus: Saving the world so you don't have to!
  • hedgehog#9387 hedgehog
    hedgehog#9387
         Posts: 139 Arc User
    I'm one piece of gear away from having a full Justice set. I'm going to try to get as much cost discount as I can if that's what it takes.
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