StriderIV

Hi heroes, I’ve been mulling over a Katana hero for a while. Mostly because it’s sexy, but also because it seems like it’s very satisfying to play. Seems to have a nice CRUNCH to it. So I was curious: What archetype do YOU like to play Katana on? I’ve heard that it is a wonderful fit on scrappers, but I could also see it’s +Def and quick animations working well on a Brute. Following up on that, are there any secondaries you love to pair with Katana? Energy Aura and Bio seem to be front runners for me. Rad seems like it has a great bag of tricks as well. I’m sure a lot could fit though! Kat/Elec Brute just seems thematic 😂 Anyways, I’d love to hear others thoughts and opinions!

Yeah, that is what I’ve gathered. When Insight works, Psi is outstanding. It’s just a little random.

KM/Ice seems like a spicy combo. I find the Icicles animation to be pretty jarring. Anyone else find this? Like, not that it doesn’t look COOL (pun intended), but it is just random where the spikes pop out lol. Cool concept of having this offensive armor piercing foes though. I guess if you have the right costume concept to match with it?

I have this combo as well and it is an amazing synergy. So much DOT and mobs just melt.

Man, your poll is neck and neck 😂 gonna make it tough for you to choose. Are you just planning on going with the one that gets the most votes?

The BS/Shield build you posted on the Pylon thread looked super spicy. Time to make a Paladin 😂

Gotcha. So you wouldn’t slot the whole set on there, just the crit strike proc?

How are the weapon transitions with each other? Do they kind of just “poof” when you change? It definitely is a cool concept!

MB man, I meant the T9 for KM, Concentrated Strike. Meltdown is definitely the bees knees haha

I know OP asked about the T9. I’m curious myself. SUPER long animation time, but I think (on Scrappers and Stalkers) if gives an additional chance to crit? Is it something you take?

Listen to this guy, he’s a legend.

Sorry I missed that as well. Interesting. So KM is still pretty good on a Stalker I guess haha

Oh wow. So they posted it in patch notes but just never pushed it through? Was it push back from the player base?

What are some primaries you guys like to pair with TA? Archery obviously stands out. I would think DP/TA would be SWEET, but I’m wondering how weapon redraw works with that lol.

Claws/EnA seems like a super popular build. I’m really torn between running that or Kat/EnA or Rad on a Scrapper myself.

I do hear that Elec/Elec can do amazing things, especially in organized teams.

I just started running Zork’s Therm/Ice and it is as advertised.

I’m not sure I follow what this means? Not the OP, but does this mean Burst WILL always crit from Hide?

Rolling this tonight. This seems EXTREMELY solid (get it?) and fun. Rare combo as well I’m sure. Do you think you’d go Ageless Radial for endurance and some DDR?

EA seems amazing. In fact, all of Ice Armor’s powers seem to be good. Just messed around in the hero creator. Love the animation options now!!! Giant Ice Fist for the win. Seems like, for the time being, it’s the Super Strength set Scrappers have been waiting for 😂 What are the attacks you recommend picking up for a solid attack chain? I’ll probably end up going the patron pool route to grab a snipe.

I will be all eyes and ears for that build! Is Stone Melee endurance heavy? I was thinking, if Ice Armor’s endurance was able to handle it, going Soul Mastery for Shadow Meld and being able to alternate that and Icy Bastion could be really spicy.

Honestly I though, I had never really cared for the hammer animations on Stone, but with the changes…..Ice Armor hero coming up lol

So I love Dark Melee! In fact, my only other scrapper is a DM/Shield. I do hear it pairs nicely with Ice Armor though

You just got me EXCITED Only 😂

Congrats! I see you used Shield for both your Scrapper and Brute run. Do you feel it’s the best armor set for this challenge?