The Nanite Medic (It's a Support Build)

circleofpsi · June 2023

Hi

So for some time now I've been putting off making a support character/build due to the lack of ideas, concept and overall reason to have a Support build, I have done maybe one or two in the past, but they never panned out, as they either was too flashy or too "space magic" related.

So after toying with a few ideas and tossing characters around, I think I've finally got a decent grasp at a build I'll like to try and that build is the Nanite Medic.

The idea for the build is all about the use of Nanobots/Nanites to do the healing and support, so the passive focus is Medical Nanites with small Power Armor powers for atleast some damage form protection for basic mobs, such as Power Gauntlet & Chest Beam. My main source of healing teammates will come from Warmth since I do like the DR it gives and while Iniquity is superior in every way, I want to try focus a build without it, rather then going for the standard "Press Iniquity to win" as I've seen many support players go quite well without it.

The rest of the build is the unseal setup for most of my builds AD/EU/Form etc, but to keep the theme of Nanites rolling I've grabbed Nanobot Swarm for the CD Reduction/w Adv & Toxic Nanites for the DoT/Adv.

The SS/Specs/Tels and all, should be fine for a support build as well, the last two powers I'm really not sure on what to get, so they are open to ideas.

Now the build wil be Support in mind regardless, however out of curiosity, What will the difference between useing the Support Role & Hybrid Role, besides the obvious be like?,

Other then that, this is the build

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Power Bolts
Level 1: Power Gauntlet (Rank 2, Downrange Disaster)
Level 6: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Chest Beam (Rank 2, Point Blank Blast)
Level 14:
Level 17:
Level 20: Warmth (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Nanobot Swarm (Rejuvinating Injectors)
Level 26: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2, Nerve Damage)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Compassion
Level 38: Rise From the Ashes (Rank 2, Spreading Flames)
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Stoic Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Energy Slide

Specializations
Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
Intelligence: Expertise (2/2)
Sentry: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Sentry: Sentry Aura (3/3)
Sentry: Fortify (2/2)
Sentry: Reinforce (2/2)
Sentinel: Eternal Spring (2/2)
Sentinel: Caregiver (3/3)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Genesis (2/2)
Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)

Devices

Edit: This is a alt version of the build that change the first set of Powers from Power Armor to Gadgeteering, either one should work well in the build at hand.

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support)
v3.45:38

Powers
Level 1: Sonic Blaster
Level 1: Experimental Blaster (Rank 2, Rank 3, Death Ray)
Level 6: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Sonic Boom Generator (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14:
Level 17:
Level 20: Warmth (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Nanobot Swarm (Rejuvinating Injectors)
Level 26: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2, Nerve Damage)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Compassion
Level 38: Rise From the Ashes (Rank 2, Spreading Flames)
Adv. Points: 35/36

flowcyto · June 2023

Now the build wil be Support in mind regardless, however out of curiosity, What will the difference between useing the Support Role & Hybrid Role? (...)

You'll deal more personal dps in the Hybrid role, but your healing will be weaker (and your Support aura will also be weaker on allies). The Hybrid role can be fine for solo, but you prob want to be in the Support role for most team-related content.

Not that it makes a large difference here, but if using Power Gauntlet, then I may get R3 on it, since you'll have to play closer-up to heal people w/ Warmth (and to be in range for Chest Beam). If sticking w/ MSA as the EU, then I'd prob get short-cd power in there. Medical Arrow is quite good for a cd power, since it can apply a healing rune and also put up Illum w/ its adv (and Illum can help proc Compassion via Mend). You may also want to get a self-res, depending on the content. I may also skip out on Nanobot Swarm, since it just offers a small amount of cd reduction here, and maybe put in Sonic Boom Gen as the normal AoE (since Chest Beam's AoE is very narrow). I'd also prob use Pres PSS, since this is a Support build. Here's an edit of the build, trying not to change too many of the powers:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Sonic Blaster
Level 1: *Experimental Blaster (Rank 2, Rank 3, Death Ray) (*or pick R3 Power Gauntlet)
Level 6: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Compassion
Level 11: Medical Arrow (Rank 2, Illuminate)
Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 17: Sonic Boom Generator (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Warmth (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Chest Beam (Rank 2)
Level 29: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2)
Level 32: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
Level 35: Rise From the Ashes (Rank 2, Spreading Flames)
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Stoic Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Mach Speed (Rank 2)

Specializations
Presence: Repurpose (3/3)
Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
Presence: Moment of Glory (3/3)
Presence: Force of Will (2/2)
Sentinel: Eternal Spring (1/2)
Sentinel: Caregiver (3/3)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Moment of Need (3/3)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (3/3)
Overseer: Impact (2/2)
Overseer: Honor (2/2)
Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)

(*if using Power Gauntlet instead of Exp Blaster, then take out a rank from the other TP and you can get a rank in another power, like R3 in Toxic Nanites or Energy Shield).

For single-targets, taps of Exp Blaster (or charges of Power Gauntlet) are your main attack, and you can tap Chest Beam to put up Burn Through for them, while charged Sonic Boom Gen can be your main AoE. You'll generally want to keep Medical Arrow up for MSA and its extra healing effects, regardless. Ofc, you also have rezes and heals to use, as needed. I made the other spec Overseer for the healing and dmg boosts, but you could go back to Sentry if you want to be a bit more defense-focused (though I'd prob also get Sentry's Precise, in that case). Gears mostly for Pres, w/ some Int and Con.

circleofpsi · June 2023

here is the eddied build:

Changed SS/Specs/Tels to what you suggested (Not sure why I had Int PSS lol) and decided to go with EP Blaster/w Sonic Boom setup here. Also put in Medical Arrow as you noted, forgot that existed. (Removed Chest Beam, due to its far too narrow)

Overall nothing is changed from your build, one power left so thinking to either add another CD power, such as Bionic Shielding or perhaps a force type shielding such as Shield Restoration/Protection. Or even just go back to Nanobot Sawrm.

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Sonic Blaster
Level 1: Experimental Blaster (Rank 2, Rank 3, Death Ray)
Level 6: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Sonic Boom Generator (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14:
Level 17: Warmth (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Medical Arrow (Rank 2, Illuminate)
Level 23: Rise From the Ashes (Spreading Flames)
Level 26: Toxic Nanites (Nerve Damage)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Compassion
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 33/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Stoic Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Mach Speed

Specializations
Presence: Repurpose (3/3)
Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
Presence: Moment of Glory (3/3)
Presence: Force of Will (2/2)
Sentinel: Eternal Spring (1/2)
Sentinel: Caregiver (3/3)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Moment of Need (3/3)
Overseer: Administer (3/3)
Overseer: Ruthless (3/3)
Overseer: Impact (2/2)
Overseer: Honor (2/2)
Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)

Devices

jaazaniah1 · June 2023

For empty slot, how about Redirected Force as a big glowy shield for everyone?

flowcyto · June 2023

Well, Chest Beam's debuff can still be nice to boost Exp Blaster's single-target dmg, but it's not a high priority to include that on a Support build either. Picking w/e you want round out the build with is up to you. Also, Bionic Shielding is technically not a cd power that would proc MSA (you could take it for other reasons, but not for that). You could also move a rank from energy shield to R2 of the ally rez, but that's also up to you, and I'd prob get a normal rank on Toxic Nanites over its slow adv

circleofpsi · June 2023

flowcyto wrote: »

Also, Bionic Shielding is technically not a cd power that would proc MSA (you could take it for other reasons, but not for that). You could also move a rank from energy shield to R2 of the ally rez, but that's also up to you, and I'd prob get a normal rank on Toxic Nanites over its slow adv

Hm, I not knew that, I'll keep that in mind then and yes I may just do that

jaazaniah1 wrote: »

For empty slot, how about Redirected Force as a big glowy shield for everyone?

Thinking to yes

circleofpsi · June 2023

Here is the final build:

I ended up going for Singularity Bomb/w its Adv for the extra stun and small support of energy it gives, I may drop a R2 from Resruge to put it in to get more out of the energy but I don't think that is wise.

I also changed the specs to Sentry, I was gonna go with the Ult Redirected Force but wanted to settle with another attack/support power.

Let me know if there is any changes needed.

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 9: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 12: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Sonic Blaster
Level 1: Experimental Blaster (Rank 2, Rank 3, Death Ray)
Level 6: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
Level 11: Sonic Boom Generator (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Singularity Bomb (Overwhelming Force, Accelerated Metabolism)
Level 17: Warmth (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Medical Arrow (Rank 2, Illuminate)
Level 23: Redemption (Rank 2, Salvation)
Level 26: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Compassion
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Power Skating (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Stoic Flight

Specializations
Presence: Repurpose (3/3)
Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
Presence: Moment of Glory (3/3)
Presence: Force of Will (2/2)
Sentinel: Eternal Spring (2/2)
Sentinel: Caregiver (3/3)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Moment of Need (2/3)
Sentry: Precise (3/3)
Sentry: Sentry Aura (3/3)
Sentry: Fortify (2/2)
Sentry: Reinforce (2/2)
Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto · June 2023

I'm kinda iffy on Singularity Bomb's special adv, but I suppose you can still get its knock-in effect (which can be pretty useful) by not fully charging it (and it can be pretty expensive to fully charge it as is). The Accel Metab adv also isn't going to add that much here; I may just move that into R2 of the other TP.

circleofpsi · June 2023

After playtesting a bit with Singularity Bomb and due to the cost at full charge I decided to drop it, I'll have to look at other powers I have to choice from for the last power, tho I may just go back to Nanobot Swarm or Sonic Device for the AoE Stun, as I can not think of another power.

I had a look at the Ult and it seems to make other AO/AD go onto Cooldown as well, so that's a problem

Edit: Ended up going with SD with it's Adv, as I tend to use Toxic Nanites and then use SBG to spread the effect into a AoE and the adv for SD, makes it deal more AoE Damage then single targets, so think that's worth it.

Powers
Level 1: Sonic Blaster
Level 1: Experimental Blaster (Rank 2, Rank 3, Death Ray)
Level 6: Medical Nanites (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Energy Shield (Rank 2)
Level 11: Sonic Boom Generator (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Medical Arrow (Rank 2, Illuminate)
Level 17: Warmth (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Redemption (Rank 2, Salvation)
Level 23: Sonic Device (Deafening Dissolution)
Level 26: Toxic Nanites (Rank 2)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 35: Compassion
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 35/36

flowcyto · June 2023

Sonic Device can be okay, if you can't think of anything else to put in that slot. Maybe I'd put it as the last power/advs trained, so you can always switch it out if, later on, you find another power that you like more (and/or is more useful).

The Nanite Medic (It's a Support Build)

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