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Help with a Telekinetic ranged hero

soulsurrealsoulsurreal Posts: 17 Arc User
edited January 2014 in Builds and Roles
This is my first freeform hero, and I'm having some difficulties getting the build perfect (especially the advantages). I was hoping for some input on changes I should make to the hero. I was trying to build for survivability first, then add the attacks in after, please let me know what you think.

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: Abyssal
Level 6: Ascetic
Level 9: Boundless Reserves
Level 12: Daredevil
Level 15: Accurate
Level 18: Acrobat
Level 21: Quick Recovery

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Darts
Level 1: Ego Blast
Level 6: Telekinetic Burst (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2)
Level 14: Unbreakable (Rank 2)
Level 17: Concentration (Rank 2)
Level 20: Collective Will (Rank 2, Consume Will)
Level 23: Ego Reverberation
Level 26: Telekinetic Eruption (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 32: Ego Blade Annihilation (Rank 2, Mental Acuity)
Level 35: Telekinetic Maelstrom (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Mind Link (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Flight
Level 35: Acrobatics

Specializations:
Constitution: Fuel My Fire (3/3)
Constitution: Tough (2/3)
Constitution: Quick Healing (3/3)
Constitution: Armored (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Retribution (2/2)
Guardian: 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: Constitution Mastery (1/1)
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Comments

  • ashensnowashensnow Posts: 2,048 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Masterful Dodge is generally superior to Unbreakable IMO.

    The knockdown advantage on TK Burst means increased survivability by reducing target damage output.

    Ranking your toggle provides little benefit.

    The advantage on the TK block to provide some lingering benefit is another survivability boost.
    'Caine, miss you bud. Fly high.
  • soulsurrealsoulsurreal Posts: 17 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I made the changes you suggested for the advantages. However, I read that Masterful Dodge is superior to Unbreakable only when paired with bountiful chi resurgence. But since I have regeneration, I thought resurgence would be a better heal.
  • kallethenkallethen Posts: 1,576 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    ashensnow wrote: »
    Ranking your toggle provides little benefit.

    Typically, yes, ranking a toggle form like Enrage or Concentration has little benefit. If you have the Mental Discipline form, however, it's good to rank up since it's bonuses per stack of Ego Leech actually increases with rank. Concentration ranks just give you an extra stack of the buff while out of combat.

    I recommend switching out Ego Blade Annihilation for Telekinetic Lance. EBA is a melee power, while the Lance is a ranged power.

    Unbreakable actually isn't too bad now that it's been fixed up. I'm not sure if I'd say it surpasses Masterful Dodge, but it's reliable.
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  • soulsurrealsoulsurreal Posts: 17 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    So then something like this for the powers/advantages?

    Powers:
    Level 1: Kinetic Darts
    Level 1: Ego Blast
    Level 6: Telekinetic Burst (Rank 2, Sudden Impact)
    Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
    Level 14: Masterful Dodge
    Level 17: Mental Discipline (Rank 2, Rank 3, Id Blades)
    Level 20: Collective Will (Consume Will)
    Level 23: Ego Reverberation
    Level 26: Telekinetic Eruption (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 29: Resurgence (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Telekinetic Lance (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 35: Telekinetic Maelstrom (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Mind Link (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  • ashensnowashensnow Posts: 2,048 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    kallethen wrote: »
    Typically, yes, ranking a toggle form like Enrage or Concentration has little benefit. If you have the Mental Discipline form, however, it's good to rank up since it's bonuses per stack of Ego Leech actually increases with rank. Concentration ranks just give you an extra stack of the buff while out of combat.

    Yeah, when I mentioned toggles not being all that worth ranking I meant specifically the additive toggles.
    'Caine, miss you bud. Fly high.
  • shaenthebrainshaenthebrain Posts: 111 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    [PHP][/PHP]Here's a basic ranged TK build that should be easy to level. Run in ranged damage role.

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name:

    Archetype: Freeform

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

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

    Powers:
    Level 1: Kinetic Darts
    Level 1: Ego Form (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 6: Telekinetic Assault (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Mental Discipline (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Ego Reverberation
    Level 14: Telekinetic Lance (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 17: Telekinetic Wave (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Conviction (Rank 2)
    Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2, Evanescent Emergence)
    Level 26: Ego Surge (Rank 2, Nimble Mind)
    Level 29: Telekinetic Shield (Rank 2, Telekinetic Reinforcement)
    Level 32: Evasive Maneuvers
    Level 35: Telekinesis
    Level 38:

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

    Specializations:
    Ego: Force of Will (2/2)
    Ego: Insight (3/3)
    Ego: Follow Through (3/3)
    Ego: Sixth Sense (2/3)
    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: Ego Mastery (1/1)
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