Unstoppable + STR/CON/REC build, Energy unlock needed?

gradii · January 2015

I was wondering if I need an energy unlock at all, since the build is quite knock heavy, and considering Unstoppable's REC scaling energy gain, and the energy from enrage, (I plan on statting about 350 STR, 300 CON, and 80-100 REC) I was thinking with all these knocks I may not need MSA.

Could use advice.

Build is as follows:

PowerHouse (Link to this build)

Name: Ultima

Archetype: Freeform

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

Talents:
Level 1: The Behemoth
Level 6: Boundless Reserves
Level 9: Bodybuilder
Level 12: Physical Conditioning
Level 15: Paramilitary Training
Level 18: Enduring
Level 21: Mighty

Powers:
Level 1: Clobber
Level 1: Roomsweeper (Rank 2, Concussive Blow)
Level 6: Mighty Leap (Nailed to the Ground)
Level 8: Unstoppable (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Uppercut
Level 14: Enrage
Level 17: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki)
Level 20: Haymaker (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 23: Force Detonation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Masterful Dodge
Level 32: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 35: Unleashed Rage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 38: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)

Travel Powers:
Level 6: Power Flight (Rank 2)
Level 35: Displacement Superspeed (Rank 2)

Specializations:
Strength: Swole (3/3)
Strength: Aggression (2/2)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
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: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Modified Gear (2/2)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

jimhsua · January 2015

Generally, no you won't need an EU. Statting some END will help though. The return from Unstoppable/Enrage is very spiky.

If thematic, could add Force Shield to further negate remaining energy issues.

aiqa · January 2015

You're probably not going to be able to spam haymaker, BCR and conviction all the time without using your EB now and then. If that means a EU is needed is fully subjective.

I would probably not take an EU for this build (what power would you drop for MSA?), but I would change uppercut to thunderclap.

cyrone · January 2015

You could probably swap BCR for Force Shield with Sheathe and still be perfectly fine. As well as put out more damage.

cyrone · January 2015

gradii wrote: »

Probably, but I'm going for a balance of high damage and great survivability, so I'd like to be as tanky and self healy as I can be within my theme and build constraints.

for this particular build, I don't mind missing out on a little damage if it means BCR will help me survive that much more punishment.

I know I could just use invuln for that, but then I'd miss out on the energy return on knock, and also the extra knock resist, Unstop is also a thematic choice. (plus lets me use melee role)

I think dropping a non-boosted by Pre HoT + self damage reduction for a block enhancer that can provide extended resistance and even greater energy return due to Recovery scaling is a more than fair trade. :biggrin:

pantagruel01 · January 2015

gradii wrote: »

for this particular build, I don't mind missing out on a little damage if it means BCR will help me survive that much more punishment.

I'd pass on BCR, it's just not very good nowadays. For a secondary heal, consider Endorphin Rush on Enrage.

monsterdaddy · January 2015

This energy scheme would probably rock on a Massacre tap build.

But I'd probably prefer Way of the Warrior and spend a slot on MSA and do STR/CON/INT. Cooldown is a very nice buff to DPS/defense.

P.S. In case anyone is wondering, Supernatural Power sucks on Massacre tap builds. Too much lag in energy procs.

Unstoppable + STR/CON/REC build, Energy unlock needed?

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