New build, same ol' request for improvement suggestions. Using imaginary weapon for sword powers. Thanks in advance:
Puma - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.44:37
Super Stats
Level 6:
Strength (Primary)
Level 10:
Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15:
Endurance (Secondary)Talents
Level 1:
The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6:
Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 9:
Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 12:
Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15:
Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18:
Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21:
Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)Powers
Level 1:
Bestial Fury
Level 1:
Shred (Rank 2, Penetrating Strikes)
Level 6:
Supernatural Power
Level 8:
Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11:
Lacerating Cyclone (Rank 2, Vortex Technique)
Level 14:
Form of the Swordsman
Level 17:
Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20:
Eviscerate (Rank 2, Messy)
Level 23:
Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, No Mercy)
Level 26:
Pounce (Furious Rush)
Level 29:
Energy Shield (Rank 2)
Level 32:
Imbue
Level 35:
Aggressor (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38:
Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points:
36/36Travel Powers
Level 6:
Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35:
Jet BootsSpecializations
Strength:
Swole (2/3)
Strength:
Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength:
Brutality (2/2)
Strength:
Overpower (3/3)
Warden:
Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden:
Ruthless (2/2)
Warden:
Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden:
The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator:
Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator:
Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator:
Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator:
Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery:
Strength Mastery (1/1)Devices
Comments
I'd also advise against getting >1 AO, since AOs now all share the same cd. I'd prob also take 2 points in Mass Destruction in Vind spec (instead of Offensive Expertise), or maybe take Modified Gear if using a gear set w/ a large Offense bonus. You may also want to get R3 in the block enhancer (can take a rank off of any AO for it), since this build is a bit of a glass cannon. I also assume that Dex is going to be your main stat here, since you took FotS as the toggle/form.
- Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!
Puma II - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.44:37
Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)
Talents
Level 1: The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Powers
Level 1: Bestial Fury
Level 1: Shred (Rank 2, Penetrating Strikes)
Level 6: Supernatural Power
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Lacerating Cyclone (Rank 2, Vortex Technique)
Level 14: Form of the Swordsman
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Eviscerate (Rank 2, Messy)
Level 23: Evasive Maneuvers (Slight of Mind)
Level 26: Pounce (Furious Rush)
Level 29: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Imbue
Level 35: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Feral Rage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36
Travel Powers
Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Boots
Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Overpower (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: 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: Strength Mastery (1/1)
Devices
I plan to gear dex aye. What are your thoughts on Form of the Tempest? also I changed some things as per your advice:
Puma II - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.44:37
Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)
Talents
Level 1: The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Powers
Level 1: Bestial Fury
Level 1: Shred (Rank 2, Penetrating Strikes)
Level 6: Supernatural Power
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Lacerating Cyclone (Rank 2, Vortex Technique)
Level 14: Form of the Swordsman
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Eviscerate (Rank 2, Messy)
Level 23: Evasive Maneuvers (Slight of Mind)
Level 26: Pounce (Furious Rush)
Level 29: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Imbue
Level 35: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Feral Rage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36
Travel Powers
Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Boots
Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Overpower (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: 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: Strength Mastery (1/1)
Devices
The only other thing to consider is that Shred's bleed chance won't be as high if using FotS or FotTempest (vs. AotB or Enrage). It's not quite as big of a deal when using Massacre or Thrash (more bleed stacks is nice there overall for sustained dmg, and you need at least one bleed for Massacre's Bloody Mess adv), but it is if you're doing a rupture-based rotation. Regardless, here's an example edit of the build w/ Massacre:
Puma II - Freeform (Melee Damage)
v3.44:37
Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15: Endurance (Secondary)
Talents
Level 1: The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Powers
Level 1: Bestial Fury
Level 1: Shred (Rank 2, Penetrating Strikes)
Level 6: Supernatural Power
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Form of the Swordsman
Level 14: Lacerating Cyclone (Rank 2, Vortex Technique)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Massacre (Rank 2, Bloody Mess)
Level 23: Eviscerate (Messy)
Level 26: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Pounce (Furious Rush)
Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 32/36
Travel Powers
Level 6: Acrobatics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Boots
Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Overpower (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: 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: Strength Mastery (1/1)
The last few powers can be w/e ya want (threat wipe, self-res, a different Ult, an AO, another CC, etc).
For single-targets, it puts up bleed(s) and Shredded w/ Shred, uses Massacre as its main attack, and weaves in taps of Evis to refresh both debuffs and proc FotS. Lacerating Cyclone can sill be the main AoE, although Shred also has a cleave component.
FotTempest works for any dps build that uses Dex, but is also innately rng-based. If you have enough bleed sources then FotS is still good, but FotTempest can also potentially be fine. Otherwise, you may want to switch to AotB (still uses bleeds) or Enrage (if using Massacre and keeping Lacerating Cyclone) + a Str-focus instead, for the boost to Shred's bleed chance.
- Be safe and have fun, champs - for science!