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Post by lunar on May 21, 2011 21:35:10 GMT -5
Why are people so keen on rec, end, or int for minds, I regret keeping my mind silver (converted before realising:D) but if I was freeform, i would pick a survival booster, or ego for better holds/dex for crit heals:) Because minds will never, ever, run out of energy.
Or does end actually improve AoRP?
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Post by supercollide on May 22, 2011 15:38:11 GMT -5
Why are people so keen on rec, end, or int for minds, I regret keeping my mind silver (converted before realising:D) but if I was freeform, i would pick a survival booster, or ego for better holds/dex for crit heals:) Because minds will never, ever, run out of energy. REC, INT & END, I guess it's mostly 'cause the Mind At was molded that way. I knew I didn't want to fall far from that tree when I went freeform as I didn't intend to change Angela, glad I did though. My 2nd post does advise folks to think about that. There are some really great Dodge/crit heal builds out there but it just wasn't for me. The holds work fine for my purposes and adding CON just seemed wrong but I've always preferred playing squishy backline healers and Angela was initially meant to follow that. IDF was my survival booster choice - good for me and the team but it comes at an energy cost. After that bubbles and self heal works well enough. Despite the frankly phenomenal Energy management I do actually run out of energy occasionally, (pre IDF days as well) mostly when I'm teaming with Ken and he's killing mobs before I can get any energy out of them! statting they way I've laid out helps me deal with those situations and also means I can drop into Avenger and take advantage of the better damage. Or does end actually improve AoRP? Don't think so, certainly not noticed and improvement from it.
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Post by supercollide on May 31, 2011 8:35:59 GMT -5
OK - I've been hitting the AH and farming Serpent Lantern a lot lately (when I've not been running resistance) and I'm very close to an endgame gear setup.
I'm fitted out in nearly all VH or Elite SL gear and this is where the stats are currently at:
Pre 250 Int 250 End 97 Rec 119 Con 50
Now 2 more of the right secondary pieces and I should be able to switch 20 from Pre and 20 from Int into Con (maybe looking at a +50 con boost if I'm really lucky) making me a bit more survivable without impacting the rest of the build.
Device wise I'm packing: 1/ Nimbus Of Force - So good it lives there for team boss fights 2/ Hacked Orbital Cannon - stays there - I need the DPS 3/ Revenant of Fireflight - stays there for layering DPS 4/ Supernatural Possession/Destroid Stomp - Changable on situation 5/ Heal/shield/self rezz device as appropriate for the mission or stance (heals are for avenger stance lo energy moments)
I'll still be trying to pickup as many permanent devices as I can that heal/shield or add DPS
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Post by supercollide on Jul 25, 2011 6:12:43 GMT -5
Time for an update as Angie had a paid for retcon a few nights ago.
Bionic Shielding went out and Force Shield was dropped down to R1. Palliate with the Threat wipeing Adv went in.
As I'd planned power choices & upgrades to account for this posible swaps it only cost about 20G.
Tested it on a buggy Nemcon run and despite running with lag and targetting issues (targetting a defeated comrade to ress and target lock fails mid-ress so it goes to waste! grrr!) and palliate performs a treat!
Device layout has changed to take advantange of newly aquired devices.
1/ Nimbus Of Force 2/ Hacked Orbital Cannon 3/ Revenant of Fireflight 4/ Archers Memory 5/ Depends on situation: Supernatural Possession/Destroid Stomp/Triumphant Recovery/Radions Revenge
I mostly use these Devices for layering DPS on bosses as Angie naturally sucks at DPS. [Destroid Stomp - saved for legendary/cosmics] > Hacked Orbital Cannon > Revenant of Fireflight > Archers Memory On Elite with throwing in an Ego Storm +2x Ego Sprites and Freon is no more by the end of the Archer's Memory maintain (provided he doesn't hide part way thru)
Nimbus remains a team oh %$#"! bubble button for teams and also a personal double bubble when needed.
Radions Revenge occasionally gets slotted for solo for odd occasions when ego storm is on cooldown, it's not great but does make an acceptable fill in but only against henchmen (speeds up SL farms). Supernatural Possession is fairly useless as a hold but the team heal portion definitely has it's uses. Omega Destroid Stomp - nuke power with MASSIVE cooldown so saved for serious cosmic/legendary boss fights. Triumphant Recovery - self rezz saved for lockout missions (Resistance, Therakiel) I also keep Zombie Powder & Servitors Serum stashed for this purpose.
Occasionally I'll swap Firefight out for another sidekick/summon device, like having an Until soldier to speed up SL farming runs. Firefight goes back in before the Freon fight though.
I don't have Cowards Lament yet but this will join the 5th slot selection for pulling bosses into my ego storm. (ty 4 that tip lunar!)
Angela Gabriel: Level 40 Champion (Freeform Variation on Mind AT) - This now works as a levelling build as well - following the Mind ATs pattern until the last few powers.
Superstats: Level 6: Super Presence Level 13: Super Intelligence
Powers: Level 1: Radiance Level 1: Ego Blast -- Rank 2, Mind Opener Level 6: Ego Sprites -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 6: Teleport -- Rank 2 Level 8: Aura Of Radiant Protection -- Rank 2, Rank 3 Level 11: Empathic Healing -- Rank 2, Rank 3 Level 14: Force Shield -- Force Sheath Level 17: Ego Sleep Level 20: Telepathic Reverberation Level 23: Ego Hold -- Mass Effect Level 26: Ego Storm -- Rank 2, Malevolent Manifestation Level 29: Mindful Reinforcement -- Rank 2, Revitalizing Boost Level 32: Inertial Dampening Field -- Rank 2, Rank 3 Level 35: Palliate -- Absolve Level 35: Flight -- Rank 3, Rank 2 Level 38: Redemption
Talents: Level 1: The Grimoire Level 6: Prodigy Level 9: Amazing Stamina Level 12: Lasting Impression Level 15: Investigator Level 18: Negotiator Level 21: Diplomatic Gearing for as close as I can get to PRE=240, INT=240, REC=100, END=100, CON=100.
Hopefully I'll be able to set up an alternate gear setup with more CON and PRE taking REC & END down as low as I can while maintaining enough energy for keeping IDF on, MR and a full maintain of Empathic Heal.
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Post by supercollide on May 4, 2012 7:13:06 GMT -5
So, I'm nearly there with deciding on Angela's respec following the On Alert changes. Just got the last power to pick and 2 Adv Points to spend. PowerHouse (Link to this build)Name: Angela GabrielArchetype: FreeformSuper Stats:Level 6: Super Presence (Primary)Level 10: Super Intelligence (Secondary)Level 15: Super Constitution (Secondary)Talents:Level 1: The GrimoireLevel 6: DiplomaticLevel 9: Shrug It OffLevel 12: Healthy MindLevel 15: Lasting ImpressionLevel 18: NegotiatorLevel 21: Quick RecoveryPowers:Level 1: RadianceLevel 1: Ego Blast (Rank 2, Mind Opener)Level 6: Ego Sprites (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 8: Aura of Radiant Protection (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 11: Telepathic ReverberationLevel 14: Empathic Healing (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 17: Force Shield (Force Sheathe)Level 20: Ego Storm (Rank 2, Malevolent Manifestation)Level 23: Mindful Reinforcement (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 26: Inertial Dampening FieldLevel 29: RedemptionLevel 32: Palliate (Absolve)Level 35: Ascension (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 38:Travel Powers:Level 6: Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)Level 35: Teleportation (Rank 2) Presence Spec TreeMastery 1/1 •Repurpose 3/3 •Selfless Ally 2/2 •Grandeur 3/3 •*Force of Will* 2/2 Sentinel Spec Tree•Eternal Spring 1/2 •Caregiver 3/3 •Sentinel Aura 3/3 •*Genesis* 3/3 Sentry Spec Tree•Fortified Gear 3/3 •Precise 3/3 •Sentry Aura 3/3 •*Reinforce* 1/2 Mostly ignoring crits as many of these powers (Mindful Reinforcement, Palliate and Ego Storm's Advantage) can't crit, otherwise I would have gone for Imbue for the last power. Gone for Con as 3rd stat to help make Angie a bit sturdier. For the final power I'm considering the following: Some CC, like putting Ego Hold back in the build Unbreakable A reasonably powerful AoE attack. Self Rez like Circle of Radiant Glory Or a further heal (Like: Vala's Light, Iniquity or Sigils of Radiant Sanctuary)
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Post by KenpoJuJitsu3 on May 4, 2012 7:18:34 GMT -5
Considered iniquity? Yeah, I see it in there...just sayin' ;D
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Post by stratosphere on May 7, 2012 3:32:24 GMT -5
good guide SC! I made slightly different choices for powers. I took redemption, rebirth, iniquity and support drones as my non"Mind" powers. I find iniquity to be great for teaming, and the drones keep me from over doing it and killing myself. Since she is a robot, the drones don't break my concept (too much) www.champions-online.com/character_profiles/7418032/view
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