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theravenforce · March 2013

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kelbornx · March 2013

I've been leveling up this build, and it's been working pretty great so far. Hardened in END Spec gives good HP (+1000 with 250 END). Kickback works wonders. You'll actually gain energy when running Mini-Gun + Micro Munitions. Then when you're at full, tap spam Power Gauntlet / Tac Missiles until ~30% energy and let it build up again. Tac Missiles have higher DPS than Power Gauntlet, just fyi.

As for Role, you don't lose that much damage from being in Hybrid vs Ranged Damage so it's perfectly fine for DPS, or tanky DPS (since SSS get higher scaling in Hybrid, but Damage roles get a flat 25% bonus). Obviously an Offensive Passive (Quarry or Targetting Computer would be best) in Ranged Damage role would be the best for damage if that's what you want to focus on.

Honestly, I really can't tell if you're trying to be a Tank or a DPS. You don't have Bulwark, no CC/CS, and you don't plan to be in Tank Role... but you're running a Defensive Passive and taking defensive specializations...

theravenforce · March 2013

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falchoin · March 2013

The damage modifiers from role bonuses are multiplicitive, so there is a large difference between hybrid and dps. The more additive +dmg you stack the less difference the hybrid +dmg becomes (because it's additive) and the closer to the actual 25% damage boost listed in the dps role tooltip you get.

As far as the build goes I agree with kelbornx. You're built like a tank, and could probably make it into a decent tank by moving points from Unrelenting to Bulwark and shifting adv points around to grab CC on Power Gauntlet and CS on Mini-gun.

I would also look into shifting spec points to take advantage of the fact you're using a blast attack. The "Make It Count" spec in Guardian is a multiplicative damage increase, as is the Guardian Mastery spec... assuming you can handle the energy cost of fully charging your blast attack more often while running the other toggles still.

If you really want to get crazy with the dps, Power Gauntlet or Tac Missiles with Avenger Mastery on a PA crit build is amazing. Again, assuming you can handle the power cost.

theravenforce · March 2013

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jamesbonnell · March 2013

This thread and kelbornx's build inspired me - I was testing out my level 40 build for this guy anyway.

I still miss Regen, which was the leveling defensive passive, but it's able to do 5-man Powerhouse on Hard, and survive Gravitar, so ... Invuln seems to be doing okay.

For regular content, I just use Ranged / Targeting Computer.

Surprisingly, although the targeting IS wonky... I quite like Plasma Beam.

And I actually quite rarely have to even use the energy builder. For leveling, I went with Circle of Arcane power.

I'm NOT going tanky with this build, more - dual-role. Hybrid Invuln, Ranged TC, Tank Invuln...

Mostly DPS, no support or tanking to speak of (except when I'm the only 40 in alerts...).

Comments?

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: US Cybernaut Invuln

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Impulse
Level 6: Negotiator
Level 9: Investigator
Level 12: Amazing Stamina
Level 15: Command Training
Level 18: Field Ops Training
Level 21: Quick Recovery

Powers:
Level 1: Wrist Bolter (Automated Assault)
Level 1: Tactical Missiles (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 6: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Mini Gun (Rank 2, U-238 Rounds, Infrared Guidance System)
Level 11: Overdrive
Level 14: Micro Munitions (Rank 2, Alpha Strike)
Level 17: Concentration
Level 20: Targeting Computer (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Conviction (Rank 2)
Level 26: Energy Shield (Phalanx Defense System)
Level 29: Electric Sheath (Matter ? Energy Union)
Level 32: Masterful Dodge
Level 35: Orbital Cannon (Anvil of Dawn)
Level 38: Plasma Beam

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

Specializations:
Endurance: Readiness (3/3)
Endurance: Kickback (2/2)
Endurance: Power Overwhelming (3/3)
Endurance: Hardened (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (1/3)
Guardian: Locus (2/2)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
Avenger: Round 'em Up (3/3)
Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
Avenger: Preemptive Strike (2/3)
Mastery: Avenger Mastery (1/1)

theravenforce · March 2013

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theravenforce · March 2013

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pharmaco · March 2013

This is my take on a PA build and I have had a lot of fun with it.

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Bore Sight

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Glacier
Level 6: Field Ops Training
Level 9: Survival Training
Level 12: Quick Recovery
Level 15: Command Training
Level 18: Ascetic
Level 21: Wordly

Powers:
Level 1: Force Bolts (Energy Refraction)
Level 1: Tactical Missiles (Rank 2, Blast Radius)
Level 6: Mini Gun (Rank 2, U-238 Rounds, Infrared Guidance System)
Level 8: Quarry (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Energy Shield (Phalanx Defense System)
Level 14: Micro Munitions (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Concentration
Level 20: Overdrive
Level 23: Evasive Maneuvers (Rank 2, Sleight of Mind)
Level 26: Masterful Dodge
Level 29: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
Level 32: Orbital Cannon (Rank 2, Anvil of Dawn)
Level 35: Lock N Load
Level 38: Bionic Shielding

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Swinging (Rank 2, Rank 3, Flippin')
Level 35: Jet Pack

Specializations:
Endurance: Readiness (3/3)
Endurance: Gear Utilization (2/3)
Endurance: Power Overwhelming (3/3)
Endurance: Hardened (2/2)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: The Rush of Battle (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: Endurance Mastery (1/1)

Personally, I have never liked the Wrist Bolters for personal aesthetic reasons so I figured I could choose between Power Bolts or Force Bolts. Both had the same look, palm or fist fired energy, but the advantage of having even a weak FF every so often was more appealing to me than a small DoT. I also chose to take Quarry as the passive and focused on the physical damage attacks in the PA set. This is a great boost to damage and the Dodge/Avoidance rocks, with Flippin and Evasive Maneuvers to boost your damage mitigation.

If you find you want more survivability you can drop R3 in Quarry for the Fair Game adv as long as you stack and talent for extra Con. The big upside to Quarry and this build is the stacking of more Int and Ego with the Audacity buff.

And that's my two cents.