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A quick link to a guide for my general gearing mentality for FreeForms in CO:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NyWu7WcIy1UVBb-6kl0yA5937rL2ch-HfUu0N5mVUmU/
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Okay here's an example mixing of the two power types: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Dexterity (Primary) Level 10: Endurance (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10) Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)…
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Alright. Well, as a Tank self-rezes aren't as good cause you lose all aggro on death, and you can't easily 'taunt' it back. It's still okay for easier content where the stakes are lower, though you're less likely to die there in the first place (and in some cases you can just Recover and run back). It's also worth noting…
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Well, you could go w/ an older setup of using Spirit Reverb paired w/ Void Shift's Fear adv, if you wanted to incorporate more Darkness attacks (instead of just having them for utility), or just devote it more to MA using one of its EUs instead. Here's an example build using the former, but let me know if you want more of…
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The Wisp is a bit iffy here if it's being used for the Pumpkin device, since Debilitating Poison (and the Ghost Fire adv) only applies to the main target. I would also prob get Focused Strikes in Vind spec if you are still using Incinerate.
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Okay, maybe you can throw some Wind powers in there to push enemies around a bit more. For example: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Ranged Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Ego (Primary) Level 10: Recovery (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Scourge (Con: 10, Ego: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8) Level…
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Both are fine powers. Fire Snake innately puts up Engulfing Flames, while the Wisp can't, so I'd prob go w/ Firesnake to boost Incinerate.
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I assume that this isn't the same as your Fire dps request in the Build forum, since you are instead focused on the devices here. The Flaming Pumpkin device deals Toxic dmg, while still being derived from the Fire set, so you could want Debilitating Poison for it, though debuffing for AoE is generally not as high of a…
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Incinerate w/ its 1pt adv (+ reliable CFlames) is the best filler single-target attack in that powerset, if that's what you mean. AoE is a bit more up in the air, since they all have different properties, but Conflag is generally a strong pick for AoE dps at range. In the background, Flashfire has the strongest normal pyre…
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Yea, although Int PSS is a potentially good option w/ Detect Vuln and Expertise, Dex PSS is the strong overall dps choice, so it's fine to keep the SS setup as is. Knowing that you can't pick Frail Armor on the Planner, the edit looks okay, though I'd prob just get R2 on Resurgence (since R3 is more likely to have wasted…
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It looks mostly fine as is. Since it's not on the Planner atm, I assume that you want to take the Frail Armor adv on Desperate Shot (instead of NttG) for another debuff. I may also pass on the Disorient adv on Straight Shot and get R2 and/or USB Arrow on it instead. Smoke Bomb is a fine AoE threat wipe, though you'll have…
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Alright, here's one way to edit the 3rd build into being a Tank, as an exmaple: SHAZAP Might Version - Freeform (Tank) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Strength (Primary) Level 10: Constitution (Secondary) Level 15: Recovery (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Behemoth (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8) Level 6: Quick Recovery…
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All three builds could do well on their own, but all have quite different sets of attack powers, so it will just come down to personal preference as to which one you want to play. They are also different roles, w/ the 1st being a formal tank, and the other two being melee dps- and again that comes down to preference. If…
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Sure thing, and fun out there 8)
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Okay, here's an attempt at building for it: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Dexterity (Primary) Level 10: Recovery (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10) Level 6: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5) Level 9: Amazing…
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Okay, here's a quick edit to add some MA powers: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Dexterity (Primary) Level 10: Recovery (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Chiller (Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10) Level 6: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5) Level 9:…
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np, and have fun out there 8)
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Alright, here's an exmaple TP Support build: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Presence (Primary) Level 10: Constitution (Secondary) Level 15: Intelligence (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10) Level 6: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5) Level 9:…
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Okay, fair enough. Although I would advise against changing things that help the build out functionally (like Wisp + Conjuring + Int SS, or having an ally rez- at least in content where it can be useful, having a normal ally/self heal, etc), feel free to experiment w/ different aspects of the build to suit your own goals…
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Yea, I know the pain of having a long post or reply deleted (needless to say that the 'save draft' feature on the forums is very helpful for me). It's okay, but now I know at least that you mostly want to play as a shield-based healer (though you couldn't have really done that much w/ the original build, since it lacked…
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Okay, well there's many ways to go about a Fire Support build. Here's one example: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Presence (Primary) Level 10: Recovery (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10) Level 6: Lasting…
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Okay, but that doesn't give me much extra info to go on (w/o seeing an updated build). I am not sure what you mean by "Ego builds ego blades" for the ST attack, but you could just add Ego Blade Annihilation (EBA) somewhere, and use that when you build up 5x stacks of Ego Leech w/ Ego Blade Frenzy (EBF). That can give you a…
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Alright, here's a mix of HW and Sorc: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Strength (Primary) Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Devastator (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8) Level 6: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5) Level 9: Negotiator…
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Although pet-based builds can be fine in most casual content, they generally won't be welcome in higher-end large group content, since CO's pet AI isn't great and they can be disruptive to those encounters (also many fights can easily kill pets as is, making them inefficient). I don't know of your situation in-game, but if…
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Alright, I will say that if you do end up having a lot of requests, then you may want to consider trying to make FF builds yourself. I have an FF building guide linked in my sig that can at least cover many of the basics:…
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I may switch to using Dex PSS (DEX/Int/Con_Rec). Int PSS can be good, but if Dex is your main stat then Detect Vuln won't be as strong (another decent SS option is EGO/Dex/Int- still Dex-focused, but w/ 3/3 in Sixth Sense for Ego PSS). The build seems to go a bit overboard w/ the AoE DoT powers (Flashfire, DCollapse,…
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Yea, you can swap Conviction in and use a Dex-based build w/ a fitting MA form instead, if you want. I went w/ a Str/Enrage approach just cause it's more conventional to Might & HW, but there's other stat and toggle/form setups that can work well (as is the case for most powersets). That said, if you are using NW (even…
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No problem. As for the question- NW doesn't give as much of a bonus to melee dmg, but does have a cast time reduction on charged powers to help make up for that (ofc you can also stealth around w/ NW's Sneak). I'd still prob pick Unstoppable here, but NW can be fine too (esp if you also wanted to use stealth, for w/e…
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Well, imo you don't necessarily need something like Backhand Chop for a Demolish refresh when the adv only adds 10sec (which is not the full duration) and TKicks is already a fast combo as is (but you could keep Backhand Chop if you also use its interrupt, so perhaps this is more about whether you want to open up another…
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ERush is a bit weird for a heal, since it scales w/ Rec and/or Con. So it's decent particularly for tanks that tend to stack Con, and potentially any build w/ a good mix of those stats. Conviction scales as a normal heal w/ Pres, but unlike ERush can also crit (and is an upfront heal, while ERush is a HoT), so it can be…
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Some of it will be determined by what you actually want to 'tank'. Any dps FF build could off-tank less-threatening mobs, depending on a number of things like the strength of their build, the level of content, their gear, blocking practices, and any support from teammates they may get. Dex PSS is obv not an ideal tanking…
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Well, although they are fine to keep for the theme, I wouldn't put much stock into ranking up Mesh and/or Binding Shot, since hold effects can break pretty easily to inc damage (and esp as a dps build). You could also get the Ghostly adv on BCF to increase its sustained dps, as it puts up Chi Flame innately when charged.…
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Medical Arrow is pretty handy for tech-based support builds in general. It is in Archery, but it could still fit the concept pretty easily. You'd still prob want a normal ally heal too, even if that means you have to dip outside of Tech for one (since CO is still somewhat lacking in tech-based Support options). Here's an…
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This example build will still be mostly using HW for its attacks, but will throw in some supernatural stuff to support it: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Strength (Primary) Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Devastator (Str:…
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Alright, here's an example mix of Earth and Bestial SN: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Strength (Primary) Level 10: Recovery (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Devastator (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8) Level 6: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5) Level…
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Oh, sorry I mistyped that one. That should be Tornado Slash from SB (uses a melee weapon, but the power is ranged and the weapon is held in the right hand). I'll edit it to correct that. Glad the list helped, either way.
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Some of these involve weapons or other items, so they may not fit the concept, but I'll list them anyways: (aside from what was mentioned) -Ice Blast -Force Geyser -Flashfire -Sonic Blaster -Sonic Boom Generator -Steady Shot -Holdout Shot -Particle Mine -Experimental Blaster -Binding Shot -Particle Wave -Res Serum -the…
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Well, the main thing that the AT is missing is Annihilate, which is generally HW's best single-target power, so I'd make that addition at least. The AT also has a few somewhat redundant powers that you could trim for more self-heals and/or other options. Here's an example edit of it: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee…
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Yea, hopefully Ball Lit is giving enough extra energy to keep you going in most cases here. Glad you seem to be enjoying the build, though. Good luck out there.
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Okay, here's an example build that's centered on Mind Drain: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Support) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Presence (Primary) Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Witch (Con: 10, Int: 8, Pre: 10, Rec: 10) Level 6: Lasting Impression (Pre: 5, Rec: 5)…
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Keep in mind that Chest Beam's Burn Through debuff also boost's Crushing dmg, so it could also help Haymaker. And yea, the combo of Sparkstorm's toggle and Storm Summoner (+ possible Particle Smash finish) is indeed quite satisfying for AoE. It's not a complex rotation or anything, but it's pretty fun to see the…
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The combo of Sparkstorm's toggle, Chest Beam's debuff, and Haymaker seems like it'd be strong for bosses too (assuming no energy issues). I'm unsure what Beatdown is being used for here, though, and the R1 AO is kinda weak. You may also want to consider getting Magnetic on Storm Summoner, but that's more up to you. You…
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It doesn't seem like you have a source of the Superconductor debuff in your build, and that's the main thing I'd add (Chain Lit w/ its SC adv is a basic one for that, and Ball Lit's 1pt adv can easily refresh it). You also took End PSS, but didn't take its main dps option (Outburst). You could keep End PSS w/ that option…
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I'd prob add Chest Beam back in there somewhere for Burn Through, since that will debuff for the ray gun device's Particle dmg (and it's a reliable Unified Theory proc). It does require you to at least dip into 50ft every so often to debuff, but it will be a solid increase to the device's sustained dmg. I assume you're…
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You can solo w/ any set, since most solo content is pretty easy, and any set can use the Hybrid role w/ a defensive passive if you just want to be sturdy and self-sufficient (and don't care as much about optimal dps). For example, w/ the Ice build: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Hybrid) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Ego…
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I should note that I was referring mostly to Hybrid builds that use Support passives in the Hybrid role for harder group content, and to Hybrid-dps builds that function like a dps unit, but use a defensive passive and deal a lot less base dps than a similarly-made dps build (fine for casual content, not so much for content…
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Yea, taking any inc dmg will normally cancel a rez cast (not the Ult rez that Celestial has, afaik, but that has to be unlocked and is on a long cd). Dmg shields can prevent you from taking any final dmg and thus can also help you get off a rez, but only as long as the shield holds up to the inc dmg.
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Yea, FotTiger would be better for its reliability, assuming you're okay w/ also using DK (or another charged attack) in AoE, cause just using VFangs for AoE won't proc FotTiger on its own. With good gear and Rush you can prob be okay w/ either toggle/form, but you can also test them out in the PTS/PH and see how your…
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WotW's dodge/avoid is pretty good for defense, as far as dps passives go, but it is still rng-based. And yea, you could just make it a dual passive build, as Jaaz suggested, if you like. Also, I didn't notice before, but you changed DC back to Tiger's Bite. TB is very high dmg, but I assume you'd employ a different…
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Okay, here's a quick edit/update of it: (Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Melee Damage) v3.45:38 Super Stats Level 6: Strength (Primary) Level 10: Recovery (Secondary) Level 15: Constitution (Secondary) Talents Level 1: The Devastator (Str: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 8) Level 6: Paramilitary Training (Str: 3, Con: 3, Rec: 3,…
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For dps, Unstoppable and WotW offer the same dmg bonuses, and only differ in their other bonuses (namely, WotW's dodge/avoid, or Unstopp's knock/hold resist and small dmg shield). Flanking in Brawler spec is really good, but if you're just playing solo w/ the build then it can be okay to skip (even if you do a light amount…