Gun Slinger + Arcane/Darkness?

summerfields · January 2022

Long story short: I was playing Homecoming, and I came up with a character that I have been struggling to create for years. Basically: Doctor Strange but with Guns! But since Homecoming doesn't allow players mix with powers, I was just wondering if it's possible to create a satisfying Gun Slinger + Arcane/Darkness build here instead.

Now, I get that Gun Slinger as a power build up is rather weak but that's fine with me. Seeing that it's the only Gun skill I need. Otherwise I need a mix between Arcane and Darkness, maybe with a few self heals too? The character will be Ranged (naturally) rather the regular close-ranged DPS.

Thanks in advance!

flowcyto · January 2022

Gunslinger is only an energy builder, so I wouldn't put much stock into it, as you shouldn't be using your weak energy builder that often (at least, once you get decent stats). Maybe include at least one other pistol Muni power too, even if it's just for utility (like Holdout Shot w/ its healing adv). Here's a mix of Sorcery and Darkness, w/ a touch of Muni:

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

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

Talents
Level 1: The Specialist (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Int: 8, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 18: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 21: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Gunslinger
Level 1: Holdout Shot (Stim Pack)
Level 6: Concentration
Level 8: Shadow Embrace (Rank 2, Draining Shadows)
Level 11: Enchanter (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Will-o'-the-Wisp (Guide, Cursed)
Level 17: Conjuring
Level 20: Soul Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Ebon Void (Rank 2)
Level 32:
Level 35:
Level 38: Crashing Incantation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 30/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
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)

Not an early leveling build, ofc (if leveling w/ it, then you can train Burst Shot or another blast early on and retrain out of it later).

The last 2-3 powers can be w/e ya want (and you can replace the Ultimate if you don't have it unlocked).

In general, the build uses the Wisp to put up debuffs and roll Conjuring in the background. Your main single-target attack is Soul Beam, while SEmbrace is your main AoE attack (and it can help heal you w/ its adv). Holdout Shot gives you another heal option, in addition to Resurgence and Conviction. Gears mostly for Int, w/ some Con and Dex_End.

summerfields · January 2022

Once again, you provide!

Much thanks, I'll take it for a spin shortly.

flowcyto · January 2022

Sure thing! Hope it works well for you.

jaazaniah1 · January 2022

Maybe for the empty slots you could go with:
32 Hex of Suffering (Rune of Lethargy, Rune of Dismay)
35 Sigils of Arcane Runes (advantages)

The sigils won't do great damage, but you can at least cast them before you attack. Another option is a self rez. Hex is for the stun and root.

summerfields · January 2022

Oh! A good idea, actually! Much thanks for the input.

Gun Slinger + Arcane/Darkness?

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