Electric improvement

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User

  November 2023 edited November 2023

  It doesn't seem like you have a source of the Superconductor debuff in your build, and that's the main thing I'd add (Chain Lit w/ its SC adv is a basic one for that, and Ball Lit's 1pt adv can easily refresh it). You also took End PSS, but didn't take its main dps option (Outburst). You could keep End PSS w/ that option (as long as you can consistently be at high energy), or just have an easier time and change to something more general like Ego PSS or Dex PSS (you can still keep an End focus on gearing if you want to still use Power Source, or switch the focus to Ego_Dex w/ Chilled Form). I'd prob also replace the channeled heal w/ an instant one for quick self-healing, like Conviction. R3 of Resurgence is also more likely to be over-heal, so you could just keep it at R2.
  
  You also have two AOs, when they now all share cds. Most AOs also don't add much to dps builds as is (due to the heavy DR on dmg bonuses), but I would replace at least one of them (prob for a threat wipe or something). I may also get the stun adv on Elec Current, or switch to LStorm as your main AoE, but that's more up to you (and you can keep Gigabolt, if you want it as an opener and/or for long-range AoE). Here's a quick example edit of the build:
  
  (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Ranged Damage)
  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: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
  Level 9: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
  Level 12: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
  Level 18: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
  Level 21: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Electric Bolt
  Level 1: Chain Lightning (Superconductor)
  Level 6: Electric Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 8: Power Source
  Level 11: Ball Lightning (Rank 2, Triplicity, Supercharged)
  Level 14: Ionic Reverberation
  Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
  Level 20: Lightning Storm (Rank 2, Stolen Thunder)
  Level 23: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 26: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 29: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 32: Blinding Light
  Level 35: Electric Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 38: Thundering Return
  Adv. Points: 36/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Lightning Speed (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Electric Arc (Rank 2)
  
  Specializations
  Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
  Ego: Insight (3/3)
  Ego: Follow Through (2/3)
  Ego: Sixth Sense (3/3)
  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 (2/3)
  Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
  Mastery: Ego Mastery (1/1)
  
  For longer single-target fights, you'll want to initially put up NI and SC w/ Chain Lit and Ball Lit, and then just use LArc as your main attack, while keeping Ball Lit up to refresh both debuffs. Gears mostly for End, w/ some Con and Ego. You could also trade Con SS for Dex SS if you want to trade some maxHP for some more dps.

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• rhymere

  rhymere#3035

  Posts: 486 Arc User

  November 2023

  Chilled Form is still "blue" but uses Ego rather than End to gain energy
  

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• monsterdaddy Posts: 795 Arc User

  November 2023 edited November 2023

  Here is one of the highest DPS electric builds:
  
  DPS Electric - Freeform (Ranged Damage)
  v3.45:38
  
  Super Stats
  Level 6: Dexterity (Primary)
  Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
  Level 15: Ego (Secondary)
  
  Talents
  Level 1: The Psychokinetic (Dex: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8)
  Level 6: Shooter (Dex: 5, Ego: 5)
  Level 9: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
  Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
  Level 15: Sniper Training (Dex: 3, Ego: 3, Pre: 3, End: 3)
  Level 18: Agile (Dex: 8)
  Level 21: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
  
  Powers
  Level 1: Electric Bolt
  Level 1: Ionic Reverberation
  Level 6: Whirlpool (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 8: Chilled Form
  Level 11: Stormbringer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 14: Ball Lightning (Rank 2, Triplicity, Supercharged)
  Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
  Level 20: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 23: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 26: Blinding Light
  Level 29: Ascension
  Level 32: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Electric Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 38: Chain Lightning (Superconductor)
  Adv. Points: 35/36
  
  Travel Powers
  Level 6: Lightning Speed (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Electric Arc
  
  Specializations
  Dexterity: Combat Training (2/3)
  Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
  Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
  Dexterity: Expose Weakness (2/2)
  Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
  Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
  Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
  Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
  Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
  Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
  Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
  Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
  Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)
  
  Stack DEX everywhere and aim for Justice Gear and Onslaught (Sniper for 200 Offense). DEX Primary is the key to maximum DPS and electric has next to no problems with energy thanks to Ball Lightning w/Triplicity. Stormbringer meshes well with Whirlpool ultimate and makes you tanky for Gravitar plus Kiga (also grab an Ice Grenade for soloing). Chain Lightning is to apply resist debuff. Ascension is not just for breaking holds, it's for escaping, i.e. Dino breath, Bionic Shield is a better heal for glass cannons, and of course you need Blinding Light for TW.
  
  Alternatively you can stack END with this build and use Power Source. Keep DEX as Primary as it is way better damage (over EGO Primary but only if you have no energy issues).

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• bughouse Posts: 105 Arc User

  December 2023

  Many thanks for the reviews and options. The extra notes for each were very helpful for thinking things through.

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