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scotty1967
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So I purchased the Steamrunner pack just after season 7 when it was still on sale. I figured why not as it looked like a great deal, very tanky escort with fleet ship stats, special console and its account wide.
I'd really appreciate some advice for my steamrunner build.
I'm an Engineer.
Fore: 4xPolaron Dual Heavy Cannons MK XI [Acc]x2 [Dmg]
Aft: 3xPolaron Turrets MK XI [CrtH]x3
Deflector: Omega MK XII
Engines: Omega MK XII
Shield: MACO MK XII
Devices: Red Matter Capacitor, Subspace Module
Eng Consoles: Resonance Cascade Modulator, Assimilated Module, Zero-Point Energy Conduit, Neutronium Alloy Mk XI
Sci Consoles: 2xField Generator Mk XI
Tac Consoles: 4xPolaron Phase Modulator Mk XI
Bridge Officer set up:
Com Tac: TT1, APB1, CRF2, APO3
Lt Com Tac: TT1, APB1, CRF2
Lt Eng: EPtS1, AtSIF1
Lt Eng: EPtS1, RSP1
Ensign Sci: HE1
Duty Officers:
3xShield Distribution Officer
1xSpace Warfare (+10% Vs Borg)
1xConn Officer (Evasive Moneuvers)
Thanks.
I'd really appreciate some advice for my steamrunner build.
I'm an Engineer.
Fore: 4xPolaron Dual Heavy Cannons MK XI [Acc]x2 [Dmg]
Aft: 3xPolaron Turrets MK XI [CrtH]x3
Deflector: Omega MK XII
Engines: Omega MK XII
Shield: MACO MK XII
Devices: Red Matter Capacitor, Subspace Module
Eng Consoles: Resonance Cascade Modulator, Assimilated Module, Zero-Point Energy Conduit, Neutronium Alloy Mk XI
Sci Consoles: 2xField Generator Mk XI
Tac Consoles: 4xPolaron Phase Modulator Mk XI
Bridge Officer set up:
Com Tac: TT1, APB1, CRF2, APO3
Lt Com Tac: TT1, APB1, CRF2
Lt Eng: EPtS1, AtSIF1
Lt Eng: EPtS1, RSP1
Ensign Sci: HE1
Duty Officers:
3xShield Distribution Officer
1xSpace Warfare (+10% Vs Borg)
1xConn Officer (Evasive Moneuvers)
Thanks.
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If I were you I would also consider rotating Cannon Rapid Fire to up your attack output. Personally on my escorts, I attempt to rotate CRF2 constantly if possible, although when I use an MVAE I use a CRF1/CRF2 mix. I don't think it works as well as I'd like it to, but it's better than just using the defaults.
Dual canons work on steamrunner but only if you have weapon power far above 125 (yes it doesnt show and do not improve dmg directly above 125 but it is there and when you fire your weapons they take energy from this invisible to you pool first).
so for engineering you should go like:
eptw1 epts2
eptw1 epts2
and chain them in rotation same way as cruisers do: eptw1 epts2 eptw1 epts2, this is the strength of steamrunner
creating macro if you have mouse or keyboard capable of doing it will help, best way to macro is: tt1 tt1 eptw1 epts2 eptw1 epts2 and hit your macro key each 15 seconds and here you have all mandatory self buffs and tt1 shield redistribution under one key. Enjoy. Using the rest is more or less situational.
If you use new embassy -threat consoles swap eptw1 for eptw2 and shields from epts2 to epts1 as you need less survivability and more damage.
Ps. Your doffs setup is horrible for escort but this figure yourself
Ps2. Look at your tactical boffs stations too they require some tweaking (hint2: choose doffs to create synergy between boffs power and doff bonuses). Science is OK.
Live long and profffit
Urgh, IMO, the EP chaining is a bad idea. Removing AtS1 would render his only hull heal HE1, which is sadly insufficient without support from a healer. If he runs premades with healer support often, then your EPt cycle would work fine, but I don't think he has that luxury. Furthermore, I don't believe that additional weapon power above 125 is completely necessary for running dual cannons. It can give you a tiny extra edge in PvP, but the hit to survivability usually removes that edge.
As for doffs, 3 SDOs is actually a commonly recommended configuration. I don't see how he could go wrong with that as a base. Just check the PvP build thread
CSV is fine in STFs, but you can consider CRF for added single-target damage. Also, you could consider running APO3 in place of APB3 to escape pesky Borg tractors more easily, but that's just personal preference.
I have to agree with Scurry. Unless you have a dedicated healer, HE1 alone won't do. I'd keep the AtS as it can be cycled and IIRC, doesn't it add a small hull resist, too?
You can find/contact me in game as @PatricianVetinari. Playing STO since Feb 2010.
fore weapons:
3 phased tetryon dhc, mkx xi crtd crth
1 mk xi quantum torp acc crtd
rear weapons:
3 blue mk xii tet turrets accX2
Deflector:
blue mk xii positron em sif
engine:
Jem hadar
shields:
purple mk Xii resilient capX3
devices:
SFM
shield batts
Eng consoles:
borg
resonance console (the one you get with the ship)
mk xi blue neutronium
mk xi blue monotanium
sometimes I swap the mono for isometric charge... its fun.
sci consoles:
2 field gen mk xi blue
Tac consoles
4 blue mk xii tetryon
boff:
com tac - tt1, crf1, ts3, apo2
ltc tac- tt1, csv1, crf2
lt eng - eptw1, epts2
lt eng - et1, epts2
sci - he1
doffs:
2x blue energy weapons officer - cannons
2x blue shield distribution officers
1x blue warp core engineer
alternatively I run an aoe build which is way fun:
com tac: tt1, crf1, ts3, csv3
lt tac: tt1, csv1, ts2
2x blue cannon doffs,
2x blue torp doffs,
1x blue wce
once again ymmv
Derrick - Fed Eng
I've edited the OP with how my build is looking now, any thoughts of it would be much appreciate.
Thanks.
Jem hadar is fairly weak, you will find a huge increase in survivability and shield with the Aegis Set... current price for all pieces is 9mil, or you can craft the whole set for around 54k dilithium yourself.
edit: the aegis set will also get better when they increase the level cap to 60 seeing as how it scales by level
Edit2: currently the aegis set is preferred over Maco/Omega/Borg by me.... also use the universal borg module with the cutting beam in the aft. The omega weapon amplifier amplifies ALL weapons and will give you about a 30% increase to DPS
Tactical Captain
Fore: 2x Polariazed Disruptor DHC XI [CrtH/CrtD] [Dmg] , Polariazed Disruptor DBB XII [CrtH] x2, and Quantum Torpedo Launcher XI [CrtH]
Aft: 2x Polarized Disruptor Beam Arrays XII [CrtH] x2 + [CrtH] [Dmg], and Quantum Mines XII [CrtH] x3
Deflector: Positron Deflector Array Mk XI [PrtG] [FlwC] [SubD]
Engines: Efficient Impulse Engines Mk VI
Shield: Numiri Regenerative Shield Array Mk XI
Devices: Red Matter Capacitor, Subspace Module
Eng Console: Resonance Cascade Modulator, Diburnium Hull Plating Mk XII, Plasma Distribution Manifold Mk XI, Injector Assembly Mk XI
Sci Console: Isometric Charge, Particle Generator Mk XI
Tac Console: Prefire Chamber Mk XI, Directed Energy Distribution Manifold Mk XII, Disruptor Induction Coil Mk X, Zero Point Quantum Chamber Mk XI
BOFF Setup:
Com Tac: TT1, CRF1, TSSIII, DPBIII
Lt Com Tac: TT1, APB1, THY1
Lt Eng: EPW1, RSP1
Lt Eng: EPW1, ETII
En Sci: HE1
Switch the fore Dual Beam Bank for a DHC, since you don't seem to be using Beam Overload 3, which is the top reason to have one on an escort. A Plain or Fleet Disruptor would work well, since DHCs don't proc that often.
Rear beam arrays aren't that great on an escort, as most of it's firepower is facing forward and beam arrays only shoot 250 degrees from the rear. If you go with turrets -- probably Polarized Disruptor for your case-- you can shot things in front of you using them, and their fire is effected by Cannon abilities.
I'd go with Jem'Hadar MK XI Deflector, Engines, Shield and until you can get a Reputation set. (Just replaying the missions at 50 will net you them at MK XI) I'm with the people thinking Aegis is a bit expensive for a stopgap, and each peice of the Mk XI Jem set can be sold to a vendor for 100K EC, making it an EC positive venture. Before they made crafting so expensive with unreplicatable materials requiring Dilithium, Aegis was a much more tempting route.
You shouldn't need the Plasma Dist Manifold in Eng consoles if you drop the fore DBB, I'd replace it with a Nuetronium armor.
I like the Shield capacity consoles to help boost the shields, those are already a bit higher than an average escort and amping them up make them that much better.
Tac Consoles don't have diminishing returns, so three Disruptor Coils of a high mark and rarity, and your Quantum Chamber would be much better.
Bwah.
Drop the beams and replace them with turrets. Steamrunner is an escort, and you don't even get the benefit of subsystem targeting to use them with. If you're concerned that you can't get enough Polarized Disruptor turrets, just replace them with standard disruptors, you won't suffer the power penalty.
Like the other guy said, a set is preferable, and until you grind your reputation the only decent ones are Aegis (which is now expensive) and the Jammie set, which is free and actually good, even if you aren't running polaron weapons.
Replace your hull plating with Neutronium or Ablative (Neut is all-purpose but Ablative helps better against Borg which you'll be fighting a lot for your rep sets). Drop the plasma distribution manifold and injector assembly for more armor, or use the engineering slots for your extra universal consoles.
For science get yourself Field Generators ASAP. Craft them if you must. Until then use Shield Emitter consoles. The Steamrunner will never be a great science ship so your Particle generator boost is going to waste.
For tactical, just go whole-hog with consoles that boost your weapon damage (in this case disruptor coils). Yes, drop even the quantum chamber. You'll be doing most of your damage with the cannons, so the torps and mines are just icing on the cake.
Fix your Boff setup, too. You're running 2 Tac Teams, so your Eng team will TRIBBLE the cooldown. Instead switch your ET with EPTS2 and one of your EPW with EPTS I. Keep those on constant rotation and just use the RSP as a panic button. Since you have the Resonance Cascade console your prime survivability measure will be keeping your shields up, not repairing your hull.
Keep the Hazard emitters, you'll need them to clear plasma fire and borg assimilation.
For tac, do you really want to insist on so many Torpedo/Mine skills? You're mounting cannons, not trying to run a torp boat. Either get a second CRF or add Scatter Volley somewhere there. Do these things by replacing the DPB and THY. Think about replacing APB with AP Omega to boost your maneuverability and get you out of Borg tractors.
Beam Overload on both tacs to bring down shields
Two copies of HY3
3 forward, 2 rear photons
3 projectile officer doffs
A torp every 1.5 seconds, front or rear, which means I can still deal good DPS from 9.99k out while drawing minimal agro.
It's massively effective against all the unshielded targets you'll find in STFs, and honestly is my favortie Fed boat to date.
This is how my build looks now after hitting T5 Omega
You can at the moment via featured rerun episodes! Set the level to normal and just repeat until whole set is obtained.
Its a set I have yet to properly use myself as I have been on the Borg set on a Breen Warship. The Breen set is also nice imo.
Based on all the positive feedback for the steamrunner I decided to buy one today. The sell price and stats being better than the Tier III equivalent was too good to pass up. Unfortunately I also had to download a new STO altogether in order to access it via http://store.steampowered.com/app/9900/, but no big deal.
This has been a great thread, I am looking forward to building my new ship once the game is downloaded again. Just in time for PVP boot camp! ;-)