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criswolf09criswolf09 Posts: 748 Arc User
I need help building a Darkness DPS and I have Shade Storm unlocked, I would appreciate advice. This is the build I made

Shade - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.44:37

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

Talents
Level 1: The Psychokinetic (Dex: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
Level 6: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Shadow Bolt
Level 1: Shadow Blast (Devoid)
Level 6: Shadow Embrace (Rank 2, Draining Shadows)
Level 8: Shadow Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Lifedrain (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Concentration
Level 17: Dimensional Collapse (Glimpse of the Abyss, Lingering Darkness)
Level 20: Shade Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Ebon Ruin (Rank 2, Nyctophobia)
Level 26: Ebon Void (Rank 2)
Level 29: Spirit Reverberation
Level 32: Shadow Shroud
Level 35: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 38: Endbringer's Grasp (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Teleportation
Level 35: Shadow Phoenix Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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)

Devices
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    edited October 2021
    Well, Shade Storm will be a bit redundant w/ Shadow Embrace. SEmbrace does have its nice heal adv, though, so perhaps you can also get its KD adv (Dark Displacement) and specialize SEmbrace more for CC & healing, while using Shade Storm for higher dps, but it's up to you if you want to take that approach. You may also want to get the special adv on Lifedrain, if you want the ability to also heal nearby allies w/ it. The R1 AO (Shadow Shroud) isn't doing much here, so maybe you can replace that w/ a threat wipe or self-res. Most of the rest of the build looks okay, assuming energy is fine for you overall.
    <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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    criswolf09criswolf09 Posts: 748 Arc User
    Tombator V2 - Freeform (Ranged Damage)
    v3.44:37

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

    Talents
    Level 1: The Psychokinetic (Dex: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
    Level 6: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 15: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
    Level 18: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
    Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Shadow Bolt
    Level 1: Shadow Blast (Devoid)
    Level 6: Shadow Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Dimensional Collapse (Glimpse of the Abyss, Lingering Darkness)
    Level 11: Lifedrain (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Concentration
    Level 17: Shade Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Ebon Ruin (Rank 2, Nyctophobia)
    Level 23: Ebon Void (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Veil of Darkness (Fade Into Darkness)
    Level 29: Spirit Reverberation
    Level 32: Shadow Shroud
    Level 35: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 38: Endbringer's Grasp (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Teleportation
    Level 35: Shadow Phoenix Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)

    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)

    I made some tweaks to the build and I kept shadow shroud as a hold breaker. Added a threat wipe with Veil of Darkness
    Useful Guides about Archetypes and General Gameplay of the Game Click Here
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    flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,742 Arc User
    Yea, that edit looks okay overall. Hope the build works well for you.
    <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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