My Dark/Energy/Soul

[Tubalcain]

So this is a blaster I've been running with and I've had a TON of fun with it. Since all its AOEs, of which it has 4 allowing for almost a non-stop AOE only attack chain, are cones I focused on range for both defense and to expand the number of enemies caught in said cones. I figured Energy would be the best secondary since -accuracy dark blast has is enhanced by Power Boost and the range of the cones is enhanced by Boost Range. I've found Carnival of Shadows to be the only real threat in the late game common enemies since the bosses will intangible long enough that the -acc debuffs wear off and then they leap out of it with holds. VERY annoying. Since it's so defensive I didn't prostrate the build to ranged defense. It's certainly not a solo farm build but on a team with even light support it's a wrecking ball providing heavy AOE damage, solid single target, and team support through the -accuracy debuffs and leaderships.

 

There's a lot of self buffs here. Start ticking them off as you move towards the enemy since  none of them root you. If you wait until the fight has started you'll be spending half of it in buff animations. Start out fights with Umbral Torrent. The knockdown will give you enough time to throw out another aoe with -accuracy before they start firing back. Put a -knockback enhancement on that Umbral Torrent before you use it in a team or the knockback is going to make you unpopular.

 

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Level 50 Science Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dark Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Gloom -- SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(A), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Umbral Torrent -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(7), PstBls-Dam%(9), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(11), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(11)
Level 4: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 6: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), GssSynFr--Build%(15)
Level 8: Moonbeam -- Dcm-Build%(A), Apc-Dam%(15), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Apc-Acc/Rchg(36), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 10: Hover -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(37), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(37)
Level 12: Tenebrous Tentacles -- Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rng(A), Dtn-Dmg/Rng(39), Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Dtn-Acc/Dmg(40), Dtn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Ann-ResDeb%(43)
Level 14: Fly -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Energize -- Prv-Heal/Rchg(A), Prv-Heal(17), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(17), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 18: Abyssal Gaze -- Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thn-Acc/Dmg(19), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(23), UnbCns-Dam%(25), NrnSht-Dam%(25)
Level 20: Maneuvers -- RedFrt-Def(A), RedFrt-EndRdx(21), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(21)
Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(23)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Life Drain -- SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(A), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(34)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 30: Tough -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(31), RctArm-EndRdx(31), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(31)
Level 32: Blackstar -- Erd-Dmg/Rchg(A), Erd-Dmg(33), Erd-%Dam(33), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 38: Weave -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-EndRdx(39), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(39), Rct-ResDam%(46)
Level 41: Night Fall -- Rgn-Knock%(A), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(43), CldSns-%Dam(43)
Level 44: Dark Embrace -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(45), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Soul Tentacles -- Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rng(A), Dtn-Dmg/Rng(48), Dtn-Acc/Dmg(48), Dtn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Dtn-Dmg/Rchg(50), Ann-ResDeb%(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Quick Form 
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(45)
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon 
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Cognitive Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Rularuu Core Superior Ally 
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment 
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Edited December 12, 2019 by Tubalcain

[Parabola]

I like the look of this. Been wanting to give a dark blaster a try for a while now as I'm a fan of cones. I hadn't considered /En mainly from the thematic viewpoint but the synergy certainly looks strong. I've taken the liberty of having a bit of a play with your build - I've kept the powers (mostly; dropped aim for afterburner) but reshuffled them a bit and added some purples and things. Gains a little bit here and there but the main highlight is quite a bit more recharge. Hasten isn't quite perma but a couple of ff+rech procs should see it right. I think Intuition Radial makes an interesting alternative alpha as it gives damage, range and -to hit. Dependent on whether the build is end sustainable without Cardiac of course.

 

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dark Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Gloom -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(43), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(46)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Umbral Torrent -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(3), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(3), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(5), PstBls-Dam%(5), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7)
Level 4: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 6: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(7), Ksm-ToHit+(48), Rct-ResDam%(50), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50)
Level 8: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(9)
Level 10: Moonbeam -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(11), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(11), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(13), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), StnoftheM-Dam%(15)
Level 12: Tenebrous Tentacles -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dam%(21), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(23), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(27), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Range-I(29)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Energize -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(17), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg(19), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(19), Prv-Absorb%(21)
Level 18: Abyssal Gaze -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(31), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Apc-Acc/Rchg(34), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Apc-Dam%(36)
Level 20: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 22: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(23)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(25), LucoftheG-Def(25)
Level 26: Life Drain -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(40)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31), LucoftheG-Def(31)
Level 32: Blackstar -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(33), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Arm-Acc/Rchg(33), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Arm-Dam%(50)
Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Night Fall -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(39), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Rgn-Knock%(40)
Level 41: Soul Tentacles -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dam%(42), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(42), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(42), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Range-I(43)
Level 44: Dark Embrace -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(48)
Level 47: Afterburner -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Quick Form 
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(46), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(46)
Level 50: Intuition Radial Paragon 
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[Tubalcain]

9 hours ago, parabola said:

I like the look of this. Been wanting to give a dark blaster a try for a while now as I'm a fan of cones. I hadn't considered /En mainly from the thematic viewpoint but the synergy certainly looks strong. I've taken the liberty of having a bit of a play with your build - I've kept the powers (mostly; dropped aim for afterburner) but reshuffled them a bit and added some purples and things. Gains a little bit here and there but the main highlight is quite a bit more recharge. Hasten isn't quite perma but a couple of ff+rech procs should see it right. I think Intuition Radial makes an interesting alternative alpha as it gives damage, range and -to hit. Dependent on whether the build is end sustainable without Cardiac of course.

 

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dark Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Gloom -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(43), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(46)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Umbral Torrent -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(3), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(3), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(5), PstBls-Dam%(5), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7)
Level 4: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 6: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(7), Ksm-ToHit+(48), Rct-ResDam%(50), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50)
Level 8: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(9)
Level 10: Moonbeam -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(11), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(11), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(13), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), StnoftheM-Dam%(15)
Level 12: Tenebrous Tentacles -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dam%(21), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(23), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(27), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Range-I(29)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Energize -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(17), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg(19), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(19), Prv-Absorb%(21)
Level 18: Abyssal Gaze -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(31), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Apc-Acc/Rchg(34), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Apc-Dam%(36)
Level 20: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 22: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(23)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(25), LucoftheG-Def(25)
Level 26: Life Drain -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(40)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31), LucoftheG-Def(31)
Level 32: Blackstar -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(33), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Arm-Acc/Rchg(33), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Arm-Dam%(50)
Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Night Fall -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(39), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Rgn-Knock%(40)
Level 41: Soul Tentacles -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dam%(42), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(42), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(42), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Range-I(43)
Level 44: Dark Embrace -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(48)
Level 47: Afterburner -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Quick Form 
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(46), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(46)
Level 50: Intuition Radial Paragon 
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That looks real good!