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Unarmed MA DPS

corunncorunn Posts: 81 Arc User
in Builds and Roles
So, was looking at the previous MA tank thread, and realized I don't have a MA DPS build. I put one together, but need help with it! I find the length of time needed to apply demolish with thundering kicks frustrating, so was looking for a different way to do it. I don't want hurl, either, even if it is the most effective way. Would be okay with might Demolish power, I suppose. Elbow slam looks stupid, but it does have that paralyze feature...... Wasn't sure which form I should use either? Might not make any difference..... The build is supposed to be high dps without being a glass canon (but not as sturdy as taking a defensive passive).

Also, if I took a second crushing debuff like no quarter, do both debuffs apply to the target (i.e. no quarter and demolish)?

Thanks!


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

Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Master (Str: 8, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 9: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 21: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Vicious Strikes
Level 1: Steadfast
Level 6: Elbow Slam (Falling Hammer)
Level 8: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
Level 11: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Form of the Tiger
Level 17: Endorphin Rush
Level 20: Bountiful Chi Resurgence
Level 23: Burning Chi Fist (Rank 2, Shattering Strike, Ghostly Strikes)
Level 26: Parry (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Smoke Bomb Lunge (Sudden Strike, Nailed to the Ground)
Level 32: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 35: Devastating Strike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Intensity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Heroic Flight

Specializations
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Aggression (2/2)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (2/3)
Strength: Overpower (1/3)
Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
Brawler: Finishing Blow (2/3)
Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Devices

Comments

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited November 2021
    Eh, TKicks is one of the fastest combos, so I'm not sure how you find it too slow to use as a Demolish source. You can use other sources of Demolish if you want, though. It shouldn't make a huge difference to the build, either way. And yes, different types of Crushing debuffs will stack.

    Also, you can't use both BCR and ERush at the same time, since they share a cd. I would select one or the other (or just use Conviction). Here's a quick edit of the build:

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

    Super Stats
    Level 6: Strength (Primary)
    Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
    Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

    Talents
    Level 1: The Master (Str: 8, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10)
    Level 6: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 9: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
    Level 12: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
    Level 15: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 18: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
    Level 21: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Vicious Strikes
    Level 1: Elbow Slam (Falling Hammer)
    Level 6: Steadfast
    Level 8: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Form of the Tiger
    Level 14: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
    Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 20: Burning Chi Fist (Rank 2, Shattering Strike, Ghostly Strikes)
    Level 23: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
    Level 26: Smoke Bomb Lunge (Nailed to the Ground)
    Level 29: Parry (Rank 2)
    Level 32:
    Level 35:
    Level 38: Devastating Strike (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Adv. Points: 32/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Heroic Flight

    Specializations
    Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
    Strength: Aggression (2/2)
    Strength: Brutality (2/2)
    Strength: Juggernaut (1/3)
    Strength: Overpower (2/3)
    Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
    Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
    Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
    Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
    Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
    Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
    Brawler: Finishing Blow (2/3)
    Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
    Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

    (not an early leveling build, ofc)

    The 2 open power slots can be w/e ya want. It still has the same attacks (charged DK for AoE and for Rush, Elbow Slam for Demolish, and charged BCF as single-target filler), and still mostly gears for Dex & some 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!
  • corunncorunn Posts: 81 Arc User
    Thank you, Flow.
  • andondarkmoreandondarkmore Posts: 679 Arc User
    Does the chest beam have a Crush damage debuff? See guyver homages if so.
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Yea, Chest Beam's Burn Through will debuff for both Crushing and Particle dmg (since both of those dmg types are also used in PA). Dunno if Corunn's character was meant to be a Guyver homage, though.
    <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!
  • corunncorunn Posts: 81 Arc User
    Interestingly enough, with Form of the Tiger, using Dragon Kick outside of combat does not seem to stack my form (I get one stack of Focus and that's it.) If I remember correctly, using a different form (don't remember which one right now) did?
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited November 2021
    corunn wrote: »
    Interestingly enough, with Form of the Tiger, using Dragon Kick outside of combat does not seem to stack my form (I get one stack of Focus and that's it.) If I remember correctly, using a different form (don't remember which one right now) did?
    Yea, I think you have to hit at least one target for FotTiger procs now. Form of the Master can still work on charged DK out-of-combat if you take its Rush adv, since Dragon Rush counts as a Chi Energy effect (same thing w/ using BCR at any time). You could potentially take that toggle/form here instead, if you wanted to (the Chi Flame adv on Elbow Slam may also help then).
    <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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