Ice Toon, "Peppermint Kat"

kallethen · December 2012

I decided to revive a toon I came up with a year ago but had deleted a few months back. I want to get some opinions on my planned build.

When giving your suggestions, please keep in mind that I would prefer to keep an Ice theme. I'm also planning for this to be a Ranged DPS build, with some Dodge/Avoid build in for a bit of damage mitigation.

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Peppermint Kat

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Disciple
Level 6: Impresario
Level 9: Negotiator
Level 12: Wordly
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Coordinated

Powers:
Level 1: Ice Shards
Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
Level 6: Ice Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Shatter (Rank 2, Crushed Ice)
Level 11: Wall of Ice (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Concentration
Level 17: Frost Breath (Rank 2, Frost Bite)
Level 20: Ice Shield (Frigid Air)
Level 23: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
Level 26: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 29: Masterful Dodge
Level 32: Ice Sheath (Supercooled)
Level 35: Lock N Load
Level 38: Resurgence

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Ice Slide (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Snowball Roll (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations:
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Brush It Off (2/2)
Dexterity: Evasion (2/2)
Dexterity: Quick Reflexes (3/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Locus (2/2)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

kallethen · January 2013

Just a quick update: So far I've got this toon up to level 18. It's been working good, though she is a glass cannon (well, an ice cannon but you know what I mean). It's been easier after she got Concentration to buff her damage.

I see that I've gotten no replies, I'll assume that's due to lack of interest in Ice builds. Though part of me wants to assume that's cuz the build doesn't suck.

kallethen · January 2013

Actually got around to copying the character onto the PTS and jumping her levels up so I could test out the build in full. I've noticed one problem. I don't have an energy unlock. I'm thinking to drop Resurgence and use that slot (after rearranging powers a bit) to pick up an unlock. It seems my best choices would be either MSA or Overdrive.

My question is... which would be better?

swedsandbro · January 2013

Personally, I'd exchange Lock'n'load for Conviction and Resurgance for MSA. Conviction is a good selfheal, won't save you in a pinch but will help with keeping you alive, especially with some good dodge gear. It'll also tick MSA frequently, which makes it even better.

swedsandbro · January 2013

Also, I'd take the adv. for the energy builder, since critting while Ice form is active will activate the Cold Snap buff, which not only will strengthen Shatter but also increase Ice Blast's charge damage, making it into a very potent spike. I'd also exchange Ice shield for Ice barrier, since Cold snap+Ice barrier+3 stacks of Chill+Shatter=PAIN

swedsandbro · January 2013

Last: Here's a suggested build to try out

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Peppermint Kat

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Disciple
Level 6: Impresario
Level 9: Negotiator
Level 12: Wordly
Level 15: Quick Recovery
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Coordinated

Powers:
Level 1: Ice Shards
Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
Level 6: Ice Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Frost Breath (Frost Bite)
Level 11: Wall of Ice (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 14: Concentration
Level 17: Shatter (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Molecular Self-Assembly
Level 23: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 32: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Ice Barrier (Rank 2, Frigid Freedom)
Level 38: Ice Sheath (Rank 2)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Ice Slide (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Snowball Roll (Rank 2)

Specializations:
Dexterity: Gear Utilization (3/3)
Dexterity: Brush It Off (2/2)
Dexterity: Deadly Aim (2/3)
Dexterity: Quick Reflexes (3/3)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Locus (2/2)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Mastery: Dexterity Mastery (1/1)

Exchanged some specs and advantages as well. You won't need Frost breath for anythign but Chill once you get Avalanche. heck, might not even need Shatter or Wall of Ice either.

l1ghtstar · January 2013

I JUST happen to post my Ice toon's build. I prefer to go straight forward with damage, instead of trying to shatter stuffa round. I feel that it takes to much time to set up. Mobs needs to be brought down quick, especially in stuff like Harmon Labs, where they'll kill you if you don't take them down. all my opinions.

So check out Glaceon Star (<- click), if you wanna see my version of thematic Ice Toon. Same Travel Powers btw, Ice Slide ftw!! xD

kallethen · January 2013

M.o.L: I'll agree that I've been feeling a little let down by Shatter. Not enough damage return for the setup effort (applying Chills and Ice Objects). I did take a look at your build and I'm definitely going to consider it.

swedsandbro: I admit I probably should take advantage of Conviction on more of my toons. I tried it once a long while ago on a Heavy Weapon toon and still splatted quickly so I figured it wasn't healing me enough. The reality is more likely that I didn't understand damage mitigation enough. Ice Shield though, I don't think I'll give up. I do like having a block replacer, but most especially it's the most visually awesome block in the game.

l1ghtstar · January 2013

If it helps any, I was quite surprised of the dmg output, such that Glaceon Star usually ended up near the top of the Clarence list (<-- click).

Even if you do happen to stick with shatter, I'd recommend incorporating Evasive Maneuvers for the dodge buff and agro wipe. And if you can, also add the Artic Beast, which buffs your survivability indirectly via the artic beast's perception debuff.

kallethen · January 2013

I retconned Peppermint (while it's still cheap to do so) into the following build, based on the Glaceon Star thread. Decided to try Ego primary instead of Dex, and Rec with Overdrive for energy management.

I soloed some level 19-21 missions in MC. Considering she needs new gear (since I changed Int to Rev especially), I have to say I was rather impressed with how hard she was hitting. Frost Breath was good to clear out a group of henchmen. For the tougher foes I'd tap Breath to apply chill and tap-spam Frost Blast.

She did good in Burst alerts, but failed miserably on a Nemesis Grab alert where we had one of the generic-Infernal nems. I highly believe it was her gear holding her back in it. I'll have to get my heirloom gear on her ASAP.

I have to say, Shatter is nice but the gimmick takes a lot of setup effort. Going the straight damage route is looking better for her.

I'm still debating to myself on Rec+Overdrive vs. Int+MSA. Might stick with the former since I already have some toons with MSA. I like having some variety between all my heros.

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Peppermint Kat

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Tempest
Level 6: Daredevil
Level 9: Accurate
Level 12: Amazing Stamina
Level 15: Shooter
Level 18: Impresario
Level 21: Wordly

Powers:
Level 1: Ice Shards
Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
Level 6: Ice Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Frost Breath (Frost Bite)
Level 11: Ice Shield (Frigid Air)
Level 14: Concentration
Level 17: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Overdrive
Level 23: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 26: Evasive Maneuvers (Sleight of Mind)
Level 29: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
Level 32: Ice Sheath (Supercooled)
Level 35: Arctic Beast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Masterful Dodge

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Ice Slide (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Snowball Roll (Rank 2, Rank 3)

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)

l1ghtstar · January 2013

nice, that's basically Glaceon Star's build.

You know, lately it just occurred to me to play around with the stats. I'm thinking of testing DEX primary with Con + Int and also test out EGO primary with Con and Rec. Hmm, gonna have to test that out.

Ice Toon, "Peppermint Kat"

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