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Ice / Invul Avalanche build

enjoythejourneyenjoythejourney Posts: 8 Arc User
edited April 2013 in Builds and Roles
PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Arcticana

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Radiant
Level 6: Lasting Impression
Level 9: Diplomatic
Level 12: Negotiator
Level 15: Command Training
Level 18: Survival Training
Level 21: Field Ops Training

Powers:
Level 1: Ice Shards (Accelerated Metabolism)
Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
Level 6: Shatter (Rank 2, Crushed Ice)
Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Ice Sheath
Level 14: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
Level 17: Unbreakable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Ice Barrier (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Mindful Reinforcement (Rank 2, Revitalizing Boost)
Level 26: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
Level 29: Concentration
Level 32: Vala's Light (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Field Surge
Level 38: Ice Cage (Sub-Zero Cellblock)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Energy Slide
Level 35: Scarab Tunneling

Specializations:

This is a convenient place to post a build for a returning player who's been absent for quite some time.

If this is an awful build, I'd be happy to hear that, and thanks in advance for any feedback.
Post edited by enjoythejourney on

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  • superalfgornsuperalfgorn Posts: 558 Arc User
    edited April 2013
    A few things:

    why PRE as a PSS? If the hero is meant to be a tank I would go with CON primary.

    Otherwise, if you took PRE for the bonus to the shields, then you definitely need Compassion over Concentration. Compassion boosts healing and shields as well as damage to a minor degree. Moreover it scales off PRE, so you maximise it. And to complement Compassion getting Sentinel Aura is a must.

    Getting both INT and REC as SSS seems a bit overkill... I might suggest swapping either for DEX or CON. EGO for damage can be easily obtained using gear, the optimal point before diminishing returns is 70 EGO at lvl 40 if I remember correctly.
    For talents I would add a bit of END to get more energy.

    Unbreakable is worse than Masterful Dodge, swapping them saves you 4 advantage points.

    My two cents below ;) it is a survivable support. However, if you wanted an offensive build with a bit of survivability this is way off:

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name:

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Scourge
    Level 6: Amazing Stamina
    Level 9: Prodigy
    Level 12: Boundless Reserves
    Level 15: Command Training
    Level 18: Survival Training
    Level 21: Field Ops Training

    Powers:
    Level 1: Ice Shards
    Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
    Level 6: Shatter (Rank 2, Crushed Ice)
    Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Ice Sheath
    Level 14: Ice Barrier (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards, Challenging Strikes)
    Level 20: Compassion
    Level 23: Mindful Reinforcement (Rank 2, Revitalizing Boost)
    Level 26: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)
    Level 29: Vala's Light (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Masterful Dodge
    Level 35: Field Surge (Power Swell)
    Level 38: Ice Cage (Sub-Zero Cellblock)

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6: Energy Slide (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Scarab Tunneling

    Specializations:
    Presence: Selfless Ally (2/2)
    Presence: Grandeur (3/3)
    Presence: Moment of Glory (3/3)
    Presence: Force of Will (2/2)
    Guardian: Make It Count (3/3)
    Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
    Guardian: Find the Mark (2/3)
    Guardian: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Sentinel: Eternal Spring (2/2)
    Sentinel: Caregiver (2/3)
    Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
    Sentinel: Moment of Need (3/3)
    Mastery: Presence Mastery (1/1)
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  • enjoythejourneyenjoythejourney Posts: 8 Arc User
    edited April 2013
    Thank you for the feedback.

    I'd like to build a ranged damage dealer who is quite hard to kill and who can offer modest support capabilities. She's an "ice mage" who uses ice as her shield (hence invulnerability), as well as her sword.

    Int, Pre, and Dex make good sense for her theme, as superstats.

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name: Arcticana

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Hero
    Level 6: Diplomatic
    Level 9: Coordinated
    Level 12: Finesse
    Level 15: Survival Training
    Level 18: Healthy Mind
    Level 21: Shrug It Off

    Powers:
    Level 1: Ice Shards
    Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
    Level 6: Shatter (Rank 2, Crushed Ice)
    Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Ice Barrier (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Ice Sheath
    Level 17: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards, Challenging Strikes)
    Level 20: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Masterful Dodge
    Level 26: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 29: Concentration
    Level 32: Force Shield (Rank 2, Force Sheathe)
    Level 35: Arctic Beast (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Ice Cage (Sub-Zero Cellblock)

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

    Specializations:
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Tinkering (2/2)
    Overseer: Administer (3/3)
    Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
    Overseer: Conservation (2/2)
    Overseer: Enhanced Gear (3/3)
    Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
    Avenger: Anguish (2/2)
    Avenger: Round 'em Up (1/3)
    Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
    Avenger: Preemptive Strike (2/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)
  • superalfgornsuperalfgorn Posts: 558 Arc User
    edited April 2013
    Given the last build I would drop PRE in favor of CON (survivability) or EGO (damage). The only power that scales with PRE is Bionic Shielding... the rest seems good!
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  • enjoythejourneyenjoythejourney Posts: 8 Arc User
    edited April 2013
    Here's the build I'll run with and I'll and see how it goes.

    The summons isn't necessary, but another heal over time and a recharge refresh looks tasty. This character should have plenty of energy and will mostly solo, as well, and so a rank 3 shield seems more attractive than force sheath and challenging strikes.

    I'm letting theme take priority over mechanics in choosing the three superstats (an intelligent and agile, but wispy thin mage). Still, I appreciate the feedback. It was quite helpful and thank you for taking the time to reply.

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name:

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Hero
    Level 6: Diplomatic
    Level 9: Coordinated
    Level 12: Finesse
    Level 15: Survival Training
    Level 18: Healthy Mind
    Level 21: Shrug It Off

    Powers:
    Level 1: Ice Shards
    Level 1: Ice Blast (Rank 2, Hard Frost)
    Level 6: Shatter (Rank 2, Crushed Ice)
    Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Ice Barrier (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 14: Ice Sheath
    Level 17: Avalanche (Rank 2, Serrated Shards)
    Level 20: Bionic Shielding (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 23: Masterful Dodge
    Level 26: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 29: Energy Shield (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 32: Concentration
    Level 35: Nanobot Swarm (Rank 2, Rejuvinating Injectors)
    Level 38: Ice Cage (Sub-Zero Cellblock)

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

    Specializations:
    Intelligence: Enlightened (3/3)
    Intelligence: Tactician (2/2)
    Intelligence: Detect Vulnerability (3/3)
    Intelligence: Tinkering (2/2)
    Overseer: Administer (3/3)
    Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
    Overseer: Conservation (2/2)
    Overseer: Enhanced Gear (3/3)
    Avenger: Ruthless (2/2)
    Avenger: Anguish (2/2)
    Avenger: Round 'em Up (1/3)
    Avenger: Relentless Assault (3/3)
    Avenger: Preemptive Strike (2/3)
    Mastery: Intelligence Mastery (1/1)
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