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Just theorycrafting with particle PA.

rhymere#3035 rhymere
rhymere#3035
 Posts: 486 Arc User
edited November 2022 in Builds and Roles
Just theory crafting with particle PA and wondering what I can do with it, came up with a somewhat weird build after talking with a friend. The idea is that elec form buffs the particle attacks and lends enough energy to power things so that either con or dex can be taken easily as a third SS. I should mention the character has Ultimate Chest Beam as well as FAW so I can replace FAW with something fun. Anyways here's the build for discussion:

Superstar PA - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: Impetus (Ego: 12, End: 12)
Level 6: Indomintable (Ego: 8)
Level 9: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 18: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 21: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Concentration
Level 6: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Overdrive
Level 14: Resurgence
Level 17: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Shoulder Launcher (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Hand Cannon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Thundering Return
Level 32: Blinding Light
Level 35: Fire All Weapons (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Ego Surge (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Rocket Jump (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: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)

Devices
Slot 1: Nimbus of Force

Comments

  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    TC is still a very strong passive for PA, but Elec Form works fine for Particle-based PA builds, sure. Shoulder Launcher is partly Crushing dmg, though, so Elec Form won't fully boost that power, and Chest Beam is not technically a slotted PA power, so (ult aside) there will be lockout issues if you try to employ it w/ the slotted attacks.
    <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!
  • rhymere#3035 rhymere
    rhymere#3035
         Posts: 486 Arc User
    I've further refined the build, added Int as a PSS for the Preparation spec power and added Chest Laser. Chest Beam is for Buff/Debuffing. Also Shoulder Launcher is partly crush, partly particle so its somewhat boosted but its massive amount of damage makes up for its losses to crushing.

    M.E.T.A.L - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
    v3.45:38

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

    Talents
    Level 1: Tech Savvy (Int: 12, End: 12)
    Level 6: Brilliant (Int: 8)
    Level 9: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 15: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 18: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
    Level 21: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Concentration
    Level 6: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Overdrive
    Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 17: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Shoulder Launcher (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Hand Cannon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Thundering Return
    Level 32: Blinding Light
    Level 35: Chest Laser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Lock N Load (Rank 2)
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Rocket Jump (Rank 2, Rank 3)

    Specializations
    Intelligence: Preparation (2/2)
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
    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: Modified Gear (2/2)
    Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

    Devices
    Slot 1: Nimbus of Force
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    edited November 2022
    It's better, I suppose, though you'll have higher energy demands now that you can run 3 attack toggles at once (at least, if you want optimal dps from it). It's a minor change overall, but you can move a point in Guardian's Find the Mark to max The Best Defense in builds that use multiple maintains or attack toggles. Prob worth testing the build out in the PH/PTS to see how it fares, regardless.
    <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!
  • rhymere#3035 rhymere
    rhymere#3035
         Posts: 486 Arc User
    Vigil MK.II - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
    v3.45:38

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

    Talents
    Level 1: Impetus (Ego: 12, End: 12)
    Level 6: Indomintable (Ego: 8)
    Level 9: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 15: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 18: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 21: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Concentration
    Level 6: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 8: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Overdrive
    Level 14: Resurgence
    Level 17: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Shoulder Launcher (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Concussor Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Thundering Return
    Level 32: Particle Smash (Null Value)
    Level 35: Chest Laser (Rank 2, Melta Cannon)
    Level 38: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Rocket Jump (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
    Slot 1: Nimbus of Force

    Additional Notes:
    Variant: Ultimate Chest Beam
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    PSmash is limited to 25ft (since it's technically a melee power), and it's also not slotted PA, so its usefulness is more limited here (you may just want to get Chest Laser to R3 for more straightforward dps that also allows you to stay at range and save a power slot). I'd prob move a point from Focused Strikes to Mass Destruction in Vind spec, and also move a point from Find the Mark to The Best Defense in Guardian.
    <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!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,557 Arc User
    If energy is an issue, Swap Rec for Con, drop Particle Smash and a rank from LnL and take Invulnerability r3 for when you need to be tough.
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  • rhymere#3035 rhymere
    rhymere#3035
         Posts: 486 Arc User
    Here's the build I'm currently working with. I'm in heroic gear with some purple secondaries you get for 15 scr each from the recog vendor. I have zero energy issues and a lot of damage.

    Yamamoto Industries Vigil MK.II - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
    v3.45:38

    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: Indomintable (Ego: 8)
    Level 9: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
    Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
    Level 15: Academics (Int: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 18: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
    Level 21: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)

    Powers
    Level 1: Power Bolts
    Level 1: Concentration
    Level 6: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
    Level 8: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Overdrive
    Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 17: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Shoulder Launcher (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Concussor Beam (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 26: Reconstruction Circuits (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Thundering Return
    Level 32: Blinding Light
    Level 35: Chest Laser (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Lock N Load (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Adv. Points: 36/36

    Travel Powers
    Level 6: Jet Boots (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Rocket Jump (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 (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)

    Devices
    Slot 1: Nimbus of Force

    Additional Notes:
    Variant: Ultimate Chest Beam
  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User
    Yea, you could also make it a dual-passive build if you want, as Jaaz suggested. The build looks pretty good, either way, so hope it continues to work 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!
  • jaazaniah1jaazaniah1 Posts: 5,557 Arc User
    If you ever pick up Eye Beam to complete the slot triumverate (Head-Chest-Hand) you may have energy issues. As long as you stay to only 2 slots you will be okay.
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