Force Redux

I do like to take the alpha by running in with PFF... Lol...

I actually updated my in game build to have two of the attacks, I'll try and update my guide. I would try and have at least one possibly two of the attacks to some inspectors they do add some significant DPS these days.

So electric bio on its own is a good combo, not really noticing the stutter effect, probably need to continue to slide up for accuracy and affect. Only level 35. With dark shield I enjoy the position agnostic playstyle and overall seems effective but the buffing and hard controls are still coming online only 27. Really enjoy the Savage psionic the only thing I don't care for is the refreshing of stacks for Regen which is necessary for survival considering the slightly low resists and the lack of any significant defense debuff resistance... I will remark that the crowd control from Aura of insanity is noticeable, occasionally you're confused mobs will run away, but that's the price to pay for melee control zone. It's not necessarily a bad thing it's just idiosyncratic. Every set has their little quirks. It's definitely an effective combo.

Great secondary I agree, but Elec is also very busy and SS was looking for a hands off kinda build. IMO.

I took Mu for the AOE immob and style points/resist shield (I already had so much DEF i decided to have resists). With all the bot KB turned into KD, I think you could go and do anything. But honestly, Mace gives you so much, too: Power Boost (for boosted FFs) AOE Immob Scorpion Shield (for DEF stacking) Web Coccon (less for the Hold and more for the -Fly vs. annoying targets you want to ground for the team - I take Group Fly, myself, but still...very optional).

I will second Robotics/Force Field. The lack of self heal is negligible. Occasional green is fine. If you want you can grab medicine, FF gives you room to play with powers/slots.

... There are no more Skulls to hunt.

PS, Stone is a good primary... But Electric Armor is not my fave on stalker hit points.

I prefer defense sets on stalkers and stone melee has some added mitigation. Some hybrid sets bring enough to the table to help stalkers with their lower hit points, such a bio and psi that I think they are good picks. My recommendation would be Electric/Stone. Electric has great damage type and solid AOE. Stone has defense and lots of nice frills on top of it.

I actually am making one of each. I want to compare. Elec/Bio and Dark/Shield both to about 22 today. I want to get them to Alpha each, then see what my own feel is for each. All are enjoyable.

Hit 50, slotted my Intuition Alpha, respected and man... I'm just loving this so much. Ty for the inspiration @Dark Current

I'm REALLY enjoying the Savage/Psi 'uncaged psyche' build on my new stalker. It's a curious build that is fun and thematic and very functional. The CC is very evident. It takes a bit to get used to the Devour Psyche buffing (which isnt' too onerous once you understand you can keep the stacks buffed once every 40-45 seconds), and that Psychokinetic Armor is on auto fire (I find I don't need Hasten in this build, which is lovely). Up to level 40 right now and with IOs and good slots, it's really coming together. Fun and versatile. Thanks for posting these thoughts and build ideas.

Ultimately this is what I went with too, rad is a great secondary and visually complements pyro well too

Rad melee/stone armor?

AT/power sets for this one?

If only storm had a self heal... And I wasn't so clumsy with hurricane 😂

I find Marine to be very busy set... and Pyro is a bit busy IMO... are the two together even busier than I imagine? As much as I loved Arsenal/Trick Arrow, it was a beast to just use the plethora of abilities!

Really appreciate these answers - Pyros seems to be a great set, I just need to not make a Jubilee knockoff... I need that vital idea... (and to pick a secondary past level 22)

@BRADICAL curious what kind of theme you came up with? 🙂 Thanks for your feedback! Any others want to share?

Hi fellows, Now that pyrotechnics had been out for a few weeks ... I'd love to hear some thoughts on pairings with various secondaries. I've tried /Rad, /dark, and /time and I enjoy them all, very familiar with them.... But indecision is generating interest in others' opinions. Thoughts, experiences, meta gaming?

Firey, your one of my favorite people to group with... Sorry I missed this

Yes, nice little extra 😊

Welcome!

Ah.,.. Ask Jeeves....back in the Jurassic period of the internet. I miss you old friend.

I'm having a hard time between Pyro/Time and Pyro/Dark... would love to hear how your /Dark works for you on your journey!