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Seraphim

glortorglortor Posts: 331 Arc User
edited December 2014 in Power Discussion
Somebody tell me about this passive please?

Is it useful, less so?
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  • flowcytoflowcyto Posts: 12,846 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Its a bit niche, but Seraphim can be a decent passive, imo- the bonus heal buff can make up for lacking in defensive boosts. Best for dps/support hybrid builds that can stick w/ primarily Paranormal dmg, since generally AoPM and AoRP are considered better for pure Support in Alerts and Rampages, and offensive passives benefit pure DPS better. The passive heal is one of the few heal auras that procs Honor as well. Its also good for Lifedrain hybrid/healer specs.

    Paranormal dmg does have some good ones- like Skarn's, Mental Storm, Ebon Ruin, TKA/TKL, TK Blades, TK Maelstrom, Ego Storm, Lifedrain, Ebon Rift, and Celestial Conduit.
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  • jimhsuajimhsua Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Support/DPS builds. Here's an example.

    This isn't in my build thread because I'm not completely satisfied, but it works.

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name:

    Archetype: Freeform

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

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Radiant
    Level 6: Negotiator
    Level 9: Lasting Impression
    Level 12: Healthy Mind
    Level 15: Diplomatic
    Level 18: Shrug It Off
    Level 21: Quick Recovery

    Powers:
    Level 1: Shadow Bolt
    Level 1: Shadow Embrace (Rank 2, Dark Displacement)
    Level 6: Compassion
    Level 8: Seraphim (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 11: Lifedrain (Rank 2, Vampiric Sympathy)
    Level 14: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 17: Unbreakable
    Level 20: Ebon Ruin (Rank 2, Nyctophobia, Paranormal Paranoia)
    Level 23: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
    Level 26: Ascension (Rank 2)
    Level 29: Conviction (Rank 2, Reverence)
    Level 32: Ego Sleep (Plagued by Nightmares)
    Level 35: Mental Storm (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 38: Redemption (Salvation)

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

    Specializations:
    Presence: Repurpose (2/3)
    Presence: Grandeur (3/3)
    Presence: Moment of Glory (3/3)
    Presence: Vulnerability (2/2)
    Sentinel: Caregiver (2/3)
    Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
    Sentinel: Moment of Need (3/3)
    Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
    Overseer: Administer (3/3)
    Overseer: Ruthless (2/2)
    Overseer: Impact (2/2)
    Overseer: Trapped (3/3)
    Mastery: Sentinel Mastery (1/1)
  • kallethenkallethen Posts: 1,576 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Flowcyto pretty much gives a good run-down on Seraphim. I personally love the passive a lot, as I have four toons with it. One is the Radiant AT (a pretty good AT in my opinion), another is a ranged TK DPS with mild support capabilities (her TK Lances spike a LOT of damage), one is a healer/bubble support with TP/TK damage on the side, and the last is a TK-blader (not optimum DPS, but it's fun to play).
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  • sinistro1978sinistro1978 Posts: 280 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    It's a good passive. Damage-wise it's on par with Ego Form and ID Mastery in hybrid. Only catch is you can't switch to ranged, but you can go support (unlike EF and IM). Personally, I think it's much easier to stack high defense and heals with Seraphim than it is with EF and IM. With the right stats and powers you can be near unkillable in support role, and deal damage that is similar to most defense passives. The bonus defense to paranormal is also quite useful in pvp (anti-Ebon Ruin).
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  • kallethenkallethen Posts: 1,576 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Oh, another thing I think wasn't mentioned. Seraphim will stack up Compassion on it's own when you are in battle. Helps make support/DPS toons rock.
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  • glortorglortor Posts: 331 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    its little damage thing procs sentinel mastery too. Priceless

    Thanks guys
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