Build Reviews

blueionstormz · June 10

Hello, need some feedback. How does these two HW builds look? They are a mix of HW and Fire as well as HW and electricity.

Amber HW Fire DPS - Freeform (Melee Damage)
v3.45:38

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

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

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Eruption (Magma Burst)
Level 6: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Enrage
Level 11: Thermal Reverberation
Level 14: Arc of Ruin (No Quarter, Wildfire)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade)
Level 23: Vicious Descent (Relentless, Bold Entrance)
Level 26: Endorphin Rush (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Skullcrusher (Rank 2, Falling Hammer)
Level 32: Guard (Rank 2)
Level 35: Fiery Embrace
Level 38: Unleashed Rage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack

Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (1/3)
Strength: Overpower (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)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Devices

Bravura Lightning HW - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

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

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Guard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Enrage
Level 8: Night Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Eruption (Rank 2, Thunderbolt)
Level 14: Arc of Ruin (Rank 2, No Quarter)
Level 17: Annihilate (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Thunderstrike (Strike Down, Recharge)
Level 23: Ionic Reverberation
Level 26: Thundering Return
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Lock N Load
Level 35: Gigabolt (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Unleashed Rage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

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

Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (2/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto · June 11

The first HW build seems to be mostly fine. The 2nd one may have some energy issues, since not much is going to proc Ionic Reverb in it. If you wanted to more fully embrace mixing Elec w/ HW, you could add in Sparkstorm's toggle adv and Ball Lit and have them run in the background while throwing in w/e HW attacks you like. For example:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Rockstar (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Guard (Rank 2)
Level 6: Enrage
Level 8: Night Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3, Silent Running)
Level 11: Sparkstorm (Rank 2, Electric Personality)
Level 14: Ball Lightning (Triplicity)
Level 17: Ionic Reverberation
Level 20: Arc of Ruin (Rank 2, No Quarter)
Level 23: Annihilate (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Electrical Siphon (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Vicious Descent (Relentless, Work Up)
Level 35: Thundering Return
Level 38: Unleashed Rage (Rank 2)
Adv. Points: 36/36

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

Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (1/3)
Strength: Overpower (2/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Keeps Ball Lit and Sparkstorm up while using charges of Annihilate for single-target and charges of Arc of Ruin for AoE (taps of Arc can also debuff for Annihilate). As long as you keep Ball Lit and Sparkstorm up you should have plenty of energy to do w/e ya want.

Other slotted dps passives that could work well here are Stormbringer, WotW, and Unstoppable.

blueionstormz · June 12

Thank you Flow, your build looks much better and is more efficient.

flowcyto · June 12

No problem. Hope the builds work well for you 8)

blueionstormz · June 12

How about these two builds? First is a flexible healer, I initially wanted to use telekinetic burst for AOE but its description showed it will not proc telepathic reverberation so I used mental Storm instead and added the debuff specs. For the second one, I am redesigning a pet build and will alternate between the ST and AOE attack to proc the EU and Form respectively. I had initially used Avalanche with adv. as the AOE and would have preferred to continue to use it but it has energy issues in a pet build, Tried to streamline it and this was what I came up with.

Aura Star - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Prodigy (Pre: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Psi Lash
Level 1: Telepathic Reverberation
Level 6: Ego Blast (Rank 2, Mind Opener)
Level 8: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
Level 11: Compassion
Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 17: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Redemption (Salvation)
Level 23: Mental Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Thundering Return
Level 29: Aura of Arcane Clarity (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Aura of Ebon Destruction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Aura of Radiant Protection (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack

Specializations
Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
Presence: Grandeur (3/3)
Presence: Moment of Glory (3/3)
Presence: Vulnerability (2/2)
Sentry: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Sentry: Precise (2/3)
Sentry: Sentry Aura (3/3)
Sentry: Reinforce (2/2)
Sentinel: Eternal Spring (2/2)
Sentinel: Caregiver (3/3)
Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)

Devices

Arcanis Storm - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Midnight (Dex: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Coordinated (Dex: 5, Int: 5)
Level 9: Finesse (Dex: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 12: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 15: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Psi Lash
Level 1: Telepathic Reverberation
Level 6: Ego Blast (Rank 2, Mind Opener)
Level 8: Aura of Ebon Destruction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Shadow Manifestation
Level 14: Conviction (Reverence)
Level 17: Telekinetic Burst (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Thundering Return
Level 23: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
Level 26: Air Elemental (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Arctic Beast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Command Animals (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Attack Toys (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Ritual of Radiant Summoning (Unbound Ritual)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack

Specializations
Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
Presence: Grandeur (3/3)
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: Genesis (2/2)
Commander: Evasive Action (2/2)
Commander: Create An Opening (2/2)
Commander: Multitasker (3/3)
Commander: Durable (3/3)
Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto · June 13

Well, I think having all four Sorc passives as options is a bit overkill for the 1st build. I may drop at least one and maybe replace it w/ something like Iniquity so you have a long-range ST heal (you could also replace it w/ another AoE attack since MStorm is on a cd, or Ego Sleep if you want to use Spec-related debuffs more, or MLeech for extra background healing- it's up to you).

The 2nd build could work as stated. If you still wanted to try to use Avalanche in the 2nd build, then you could change the basic powers to Ice and switch the stats a bit. For instance:

Arcanis Storm - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Midnight (Dex: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Diplomatic (Int: 5, Pre: 5)
Level 21: Prodigy (Pre: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Ice Shards
Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Icy Embrace
Level 8: Aura of Ebon Destruction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Reverence)
Level 17: Eldritch Shield (Rank 2)
Level 20: Avalanche (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Thundering Return
Level 26: Air Elemental (Rank 2)
Level 29: Arctic Beast (Rank 2)
Level 32: Command Animals (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Attack Toys (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Ritual of Radiant Summoning (Rank 2, Unbound Ritual)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack

Specializations
Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
Presence: Grandeur (3/3)
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)
Commander: Evasive Action (1/2)
Commander: Rapid Response (2/2)
Commander: Create An Opening (2/2)
Commander: Multitasker (3/3)
Commander: Durable (1/3)
Commander: Savage (1/3)
Mastery: Commander Mastery (1/1)

Gears mostly for Int, w/ some End and Pres. Cost discount on gear could also help, though having to energy build periodically for Avalanche isn't a big deal either, as long as it's not being done too frequently.

If you wanted to stick w/ a Pres-focused setup using Shadow Manifest, then you could also just switch to using Shadow Blast and SEmbrace as your main attacks (using SReverb and perhaps changing Int SS for Rec SS).

blueionstormz · June 15

Thank you for the edit and ideas. Could Mental Leech proc the EU? So many options to choose from. Will try them all, though I am leaning toward the Avalanche build.

flowcyto · June 16

If you mean Mental Leech and TP Reverb then yea, MLeech can proc that EU, provided the target is Held or has Disorient on it.

blueionstormz · June 19

Yes, that was exactly what I meant. Thanks. Are there any other AoE Mentalist powers that could proc telepathic reverb? Or could I use something like Vengeance with redemption denied to proc telepathic reverb, say on the second use of the power?
As for the electric HW build, I decided to use Stormbreaker as passive. Made the first three powers electric so I could take the passive at fourth slot, rest of the build is following your specs.
Flow, could you take a look at these two SB builds? One is build around using maintaining ST, AoE and refreshing bleed and shredded. The other is build around setting up and consuming shredded and bleeds like Jack Fool. Would it be better to just get Reaper’s Embrace with No Mercy?

Autumn Splendor SB DPS Maintain - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 9: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Reaper's Touch
Level 1: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Steadfast
Level 8: Form of the Tempest
Level 11: Deflect (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Thundering Return
Level 23: Relentless Pursuit (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Crimson Bloom (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Chained Kunai (Fang of the Dragon, Weak Points)
Level 32: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
Level 35: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Intensity (Rank 2)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack

Specializations
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Aggression (2/2)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Overpower (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (2/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Devices

Shadow Storm SB DPS Rupture - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 9: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Reaper's Touch
Level 1: Night Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Form of the Swordsman
Level 8: Steadfast
Level 11: Antagonize (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Thundering Return
Level 23: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
Level 26: Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Tiger's Bite (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
Level 35: Intensity
Level 38: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack (Rank 2)

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (3/3)
Dexterity: Expose Weakness (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (2/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Brawler: No Escape (1/3)
Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
Brawler: Setup (2/2)
Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto · June 19

Afaik, only dmg from Telepathy powers can proc TP Reverb. The EU does last for 6 seconds after a proc, though, so you can potentially use other things in between procs, provided they aren't giving you energy issues.

Yea, the two good approaches to SB are either the normal Rupture build (like the 2nd build) or the newer one centered on Relentless Pursuit (like the 1st). The latter takes a ton of energy, though, so you prob want Dragon attack for a source of Rush in the 1st build. Consuming Shredded w/ TBite after using R3 REmbrace to consume Bleeds can be more dmg, but it does take a good deal of extra energy to use, so it will depend a bit on how smooth the rotation normally is (and TB is obv not an SB power, so it also has to be okay for the theme). I would also consider getting some points in Vind's Mass Destruction (instead of Rush of Battle)- esp for the 2nd build since the combo (RCaress) will be used more, and that counts as AoE. Also, although the Kunai can refresh both debuffs, it does have to be charged for it- a faster alternative is to get the same refresh advs on Scything Blade, which can work w/ just a tap.

A normal AO like Intensity can be dropped if you find that you want another power for utility or w/e (though you can also keep the AO if you don't want anything else). Also, Str as an SSS in the 2nd build isn't adding that much extra dmg (due to the reduced scaling on its innate melee bonus and the general dmg DR), so you could potentially replace it (if keeping Dex PSS). I may also use Unstoppable or WotW over NW for the dps passive, unless you also wanted to use NW's stealth.

blueionstormz · June 20

I see, so Telepathy was designed that way. Thanks for all the good ideas. Have added Dragon kick with rush, used Scything blade w/ adv. thanks for suggesting this, I didn’t know it was an alternative. Also took mass destructions and WotW with the latter build and changed Str to Con. Am not sure what else to take so I too an AO as one of the last choices. Have made all the edits below.

Autumn Splendor SB DPS Maintain - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Penitent (Str: 10, Dex: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 9: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Reaper's Touch
Level 1: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Steadfast
Level 8: Form of the Tempest
Level 11: Deflect (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Thundering Return
Level 23: Relentless Pursuit (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
Level 29: Scything Blade (Messy, Weak Points)
Level 32: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
Level 35: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Intensity
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack (Rank 2)

Specializations
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Aggression (2/2)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Overpower (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Upper Hand (2/3)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Devices

Shadow Storm SB DPS Rupture - Freeform (Any / Multiple)
v3.45:38

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

Talents
Level 1: The Void (Dex: 8, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 10)
Level 6: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Accurate (Dex: 5, End: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Reaper's Touch
Level 1: Way of the Warrior (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Form of the Swordsman
Level 8: Steadfast
Level 11: Antagonize (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Thundering Return
Level 23: Dragon Kick (Rank 2, Dragon Rush)
Level 26: Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Tiger's Bite (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Cleaving Strikes)
Level 35: Intensity
Level 38: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Jet Pack (Rank 2)

Specializations
Dexterity: Combat Training (3/3)
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (2/3)
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: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Brawler: No Escape (1/3)
Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
Brawler: Setup (2/2)
Brawler: Flanking (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto · June 20

Okay, the edits seem fine overall. One other thing is that you could do is get Deflect as the block on the 2nd build, since that setup has to stack bleeds more often, but that's also a pretty minor thing you can ignore if you like the visuals (or other effects) of Antagonize for that build. The AOs you can keep as the last power/advs trained, and then if you want something else down the line (like an Ult or a threat wipe, or another heal or CC power) then you can more easily retrain into that instead.

blueionstormz · June 24

Hi, I'd like to try out the new force powers. First is my attempt at a Kinetic Manipulation FC build, I don't have any build with KM so I'm trying it out. Second, could use some help with making a shield-mechanics build using IDF. This is the DPS build.

PSS-Int
SSS-Con
SSS-End

Forcebolts
Kinetic Manipulation-R3
Impact Force
Force Control
Force shield-R3
Force Cascade-R2, Focus point
Redirected Force-R3, hold the line
Force Detonation-Recharge
Resurgence-R2
Thundering Return
Crushing Wave-R3, Disrupting Force
Force Blast-R3
Lock and Load

Int, Avenger, Vindicator Specs

flowcyto · June 24

Okay, here's a basic Force dps build that I would suggest as a starting point:

(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: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 9: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 21: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Force Blast (Rank 2, Demolishing Blast)
Level 6: Kinetic Manipulation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Chilled Form
Level 11: Crushing Wave (Rank 2, Disruptive Force, Barrier)
Level 14: Impact Force
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Singularity Bomb (Rank 2)
Level 23: Force Cascade (Rank 2, Focus Point)
Level 26: Force Shield (Rank 2)
Level 29: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32:
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 27/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

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)

The last few powers can be w/e ya want.

For single-targets, charges FBlast to apply/refresh Demolish, and otherwise uses charged FC as its main attack. For AoE, you can use Crushing Wave as your main attack, while Singularity Bomb can also help AoE and also group up enemies. Gears mostly for Ego, w/ some End and Con.

Other SS setups (including Int-based ones if you switch Chilled Form w/ Concentration, or End-based ones if you switch to Force Control) are also possible here.

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For a Force(field) Support build, here's one you could try:

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

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

Talents
Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)
Level 9: Prodigy (Pre: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 18: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Shrug It Off (Con: 5, Pre: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Force Bolts
Level 1: Force Blast (Demolishing Blast, Shield Generator)
Level 6: Inertial Dampening Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Vital Shielding
Level 11: Crushing Wave (Rank 2, Entropy Field)
Level 14: Power Barrier
Level 17: Protection Field (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Arcane Vitality (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Force Eruption (Field Expulsion)
Level 26: Force Cascade (Focus Point, Field Inversion)
Level 29: Redemption (Rank 2, Salvation)
Level 32: Shield Restoration (Entropy Field)
Level 35:
Level 38: Fiery Embrace
Adv. Points: 33/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

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 (2/3)
Sentinel: Genesis (1/2)
Sentry: Fortified Gear (2/3)
Sentry: Precise (3/3)
Sentry: Sentry Aura (3/3)
Sentry: Fortify (2/2)
Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)

The open power can be w/e.

You have strong single-target shielding w/ PField, and you can detonate a PF on yourself via charging Force Eruption to apply the shield in an AoE around you instead. You also have Shield Restoration and rezes to help allies with. For dps, you can alternate between charged FBlast and charged FC for single-targets and use Crushing Wave as your main AoE attack. I also kept a normal heal in there (here, Arcane Vit, but it could be any of them) just so you can still spot heal as needed, and in between all the shielding. Overseer spec could also work pretty well (prob in place of Sentry here). Gears mostly for End, w/ some Pres and Con.

blueionstormz · June 25

Both builds look good. Thanks, thanks, looking forward to give them both a spin.

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