I'm trying to make a Polaron build and I'm getting conflicting advice.
One person told me the Vaadwaur weapons are trash and I should use Dominion. At least 2 people told me the Vaadwaur is the best option. And one person told me to go with Protonic...
I don't know a lot about the game mechanics but it seems to me that a chance to drain all systems AND a chance to damage all shield facings is better than a chance at a measly 10% more shield piercing. Am I wrong? Is shield piercing THAT good?
As of right now I plan to use my Fleet Arbiter, with the entire Chronometric Calculations set, the Piezo beam (seriously is +80 Crit Severity a typo?) and console, and the KCB...so I need 3 good Polaron beam arrays.
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In terms of hybrid weapons, Dominion Polaron is one of the best as it combines the Polaron and Tetryon procs without sacrificing a mod to do it. However, they only come in beam array and dual cannon flavors and ONLY come from Boldly They Rode. So getting a full set of beams is a hassle. Also they only come in Mk XI Blue, so you'd have to upgrade them.
Vaadwaur Polaron's proc, I believe, allows for some shield bypass. So whoever told you it was garbage probably just doesn't like it. Also, the Beam weapons fire in bolts instead, but still function as beams so visually its something cool and different. However getting a full set may be expensive on the Exchange. But they come in all flavors of beams and cannons.
Protonic I'm not that familiar with, but I do know that it has a chance to cause extra Proton damage, of which there really isn't a way to buff resistance to. But again, its only a CHANCE to get that extra bit of Proton in.
So really its all down to personal preference.
I got a fleetmate who made a decent Polaron build. If you're interested, PM me or something and I'll direct him to you for advice.
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Looking to try the Lukari Rep ones or go with the Dominion ones from New Link (I think) if I was to try any type of using Polaron for the actual Polaron abilities.
There is also Phased Polaron to consider.
I don't think to highly of Protonic or Thoron infused Polaron.
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The beam has a 5% chance to boost hull and shield regen and +80% Crit Severity(for some reason). The console increases Polaron dmg, Shield Cap and Turn Rate. And the 2-piece set bonus gives +15 Polaron and Proton dmg and +20 Drain.