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Post by stringz on Jul 11, 2011 9:21:50 GMT -5
Ok I had started a thread on the official forums but didn't get any answers that helped me understand what would be an optimal choice.
I am running as an electric form brawler with laser sword, support drones, void shift, lock n load. And am at level 21. Intend to get Form of The Tempest soon. (DEX/INT SS gearing for DEX and EGO).
Yet to get any AoEs so trying to choose.
Options:
Ball Lightning
Chest Beam
Gigabolt
Orbital Canon
The last goes best with the build but it is too slow for PvP which I enjoy from time to time, Ball Lightning seems like a good contender, since I can fire it at the start of the battle and jump in, if I end up killing the target, it will move to the next one.
Also I'm not using Particle Acceleration since I tested a toon in PTS using it, energy costs were to high.
Any recommendations ?
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Post by KenpoJuJitsu3 on Jul 11, 2011 9:52:24 GMT -5
Have you considered sparkstorm with the toggle advantage? Works pretty well, especially if you are super END or REC and using Ionic Reverb and have a lunge.
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Post by stringz on Jul 11, 2011 10:42:47 GMT -5
I did consider it and am not a fan of the skill tbh, I'm using MSA as it is on a DEX/INT build with Electric Form and Form of The Tempest for damage boost
EDIT: I actually like the idea, but the problem is I don't think I can afford it energy wise I'll have to retcon all the way down to get rid of MSA, but if you give me a good solution to this I'll do it.
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Post by stringz on Jul 11, 2011 14:05:25 GMT -5
Ok I was testing stuff and I realized with support drones running and Form of The Tempest, I can't afford to keep IDF.
I have Ego Storm planned for the hold, now I have 2 attack slots free.
I was thinking Chest Beam for the debuff to tap before laser sword, need one more.
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Post by KenpoJuJitsu3 on Jul 11, 2011 14:17:33 GMT -5
I did consider it and am not a fan of the skill tbh, I'm using MSA as it is on a DEX/INT build with Electric Form and Form of The Tempest for damage boost EDIT: I actually like the idea, but the problem is I don't think I can afford it energy wise I'll have to retcon all the way down to get rid of MSA, but if you give me a good solution to this I'll do it. Since you're DEX/INT instead of END it wouldn't work. With END, sparkstorm could consume negative ion debuffs for a big boost of energy (ball lightning and spark storm together work wonders). This coupled with energy return from Form of the Tempest on crits could give you good energy managment. When negative ion buffs get consumed targets get knocked a bit which is why I mentioned a lunge to chase them down and keep the laser sword action going.
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Post by stringz on Jul 11, 2011 15:06:45 GMT -5
Well I didn't go END I'm gearing for DEX and EGO and SS DEX, INT, I chose Chest Beam for the debuff, wondering if just getting Orbital Canon or going for something else.
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Post by stringz on Jul 12, 2011 1:18:07 GMT -5
When the free retcons become available for TK pass I'll make an attempt at a DEX/END build gearing for EGO. I'll see how that works.
And I'll skill Lightning Ball, Spark Storm with Ionic Reverb for energy and AoE. I'm curious to see how it will work on my current build using MSA, DEX/INT, cost should be lowered and I spam my lunge for more Energy and constant stuns, once I get Lightning ball, its cooldown should help too. The frequent hits should rack up my Form pretty fast.
DEX/END version:
: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Powers: Level 1: Electric Bolt Level 1: Electric Form -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 6: Sparkstorm -- Rank 2, Electric Personality Level 6: Jet Boots Level 8: Laser Sword -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 11: Energy Shield -- Laser Knight Level 14: Bionic Shielding -- Overloaded Circuits Level 17: Support Drones -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 20: Ionic Reverberation Level 23: Form of the Tempest Level 26: Ball Lightning -- Triplicity Level 29: Unbreakable Level 32: Mighty Leap -- Nailed to the Ground, Crippling Challenge Level 35: Lock N Load -- Two Smoking Barrels Level 35: Acrobatics Level 38: Ego Storm -- Malevolent Manifestation, Rank 2
Talents:
DEX/INT version, with this I won't need a retcon since I'm 21:
: Level 40 Champion
Superstats:
Powers: Level 1: Sonic Blaster Level 1: Molecular Self-Assembly Level 6: Bionic Shielding -- Overloaded Circuits, Rank 2 Level 6: Jet Boots Level 8: Support Drones -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 11: Laser Sword -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 14: Electric Form -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 17: Void Shift -- Crippling Challenge, Nailed to the Ground Level 20: Form of the Tempest Level 23: Lock N Load -- Two Smoking Barrels Level 26: Chest Beam -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 29: Sparkstorm -- Electric Personality, Rank 2 Level 32: Unbreakable Level 35: Energy Shield -- Laser Knight Level 35: Teleport Level 38: Ego Storm -- Malevolent Manifestation
Talents:
Opinions ?
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