Human-only Warshade Build

[Avilister]

I'm going to jump on the human-only WS build bandwagon. I've got a triform build I use and am very fond of. I'd like to use my second build slot for a human-only build and I've been reading over other folk's builds to get some inspiration and some advice on how to do it.

 

Notes about this build. Most of the time, it will run with Tough and Gravity Shield off and rely on Eclipse for resistances. In the event of an extended combat without available targets to refresh Eclipse (ie: AVs, GMs, etc), flip on Tough and Gravity Shield for ~75% S/L resists. I built with an eye toward both Recharge and Melee Defense, trying not to sacrifice too much of one for the other (as I think too many builds do). To that end, there's some RNG built into the recharge, as both Shadow Blast and Gravitic Emanation have FF procs slotted to help boost recharge times. Without them, Hasten (and thus Eclipse) are not permanent, though, as previously mentioned, there are contingencies built in to help alleviate this (assuming there's time to implement them during combat :P). If not, well, that's what Stygian Return is for. This build isn't really meant for anything but level 40-50+ content, for anything lower I'd almost certainly swap back over to my TriForm build. Eclipse maxes all resists but Tox/Psi at 4 targets (tox/psi are at 83.69% with 4 targets), and everything at 5. Leadership slotting (and, let's face it, being a Warshade) mean rolling with a team is ideal to exploit the increased proc chances on Gaussian's proc and the WS inherent. Gravitic Emanation retains the 'cosmic shotgun' character of the version in my TriForm build that I enjoy so much, though it swaps one of the damage procs for KB->KD to help keep things grouped together (more critical here than on my triform build).

 

This build uses no purple sets, as those are generally outside of my price range. If I really like the build, I may gradually include them and shuffle around the winter and ATO sets. Purple sets would help close the hasten gap with superior recharge bonuses, but I believe this will do fine without them.

 

Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25
https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer

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Vax-HF: Level 50 Science Warshade
Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg(A), Dvs-Hold%(3)
Level 1: Absorption -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), UnbGrd-Max HP%(3)
Level 2: Gravity Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam(7)
Level 4: Orbiting Death -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(9), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(11), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(11)
Level 6: Shadow Blast -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(13), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), FrcFdb-Rechg%(17)
Level 8: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17)
Level 12: Sunless Mire -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(19), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(19), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Obl-%Dam(23)
Level 14: Shadow Cloak -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(23), Rct-ResDam%(25), Ksm-ToHit+(25), Krm-ResKB(27)
Level 16: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 18: Gravity Well -- CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(A), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(29), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), Lck-%Hold(31)
Level 20: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33)
Level 22: Stygian Circle -- PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(A)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(33), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(34)
Level 26: Unchain Essence -- SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg(A), SprEssTrn-Dmg/Rchg(34), SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprEssTrn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprEssTrn-Rchg/Global Heal(36)
Level 28: Inky Aspect -- AbsAmz-ToHitDeb%(A)
Level 30: Gravitic Emanation -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), JvlVll-Dam%(37), ImpSwf-Dam%(37), PstBls-Dam%(37), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(39), FrcFdb-Rechg%(39)
Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(40), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(40), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 35: Quasar -- SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg(A), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprKhlGrc-Rchg/FormBuff(43), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(43)
Level 38: Eclipse -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(45), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(45), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(46), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
Level 41: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(46), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 44: Tactics -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(48), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(48), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(50), GssSynFr--Build%(50)
Level 47: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Stygian Return -- Prv-Absorb%(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Dark Sustenance
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 1: Shadow Step -- Jnt-EndRdx/Rng(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Intuition Radial Paragon
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Banished Pantheon Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Clarion Core Epiphany
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment
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Here's my TriForm build if anyone's curious.

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Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25
https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer

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Vax: Level 50 Science Warshade
Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leaping

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Dmg-I(27)
Level 1: Absorption -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 2: Gravity Shield -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 4: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 6: Dark Nova -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-Pcptn(29), GssSynFr--Build%(31)
Level 8: Shadow Blast -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(31), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), FrcFdb-Rechg%(33)
Level 10: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 12: Sunless Mire -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(34), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(34), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(36)
Level 14: Shadow Cloak -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 16: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 18: Gravity Well -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(37), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), NrnSht-Dam%(37), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(39)
Level 20: Black Dwarf -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(39)
Level 22: Stygian Circle -- PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(A)
Level 24: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Unchain Essence -- SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), SprEssTrn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 28: Gravitic Emanation -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), JvlVll-Dam%(40), ImpSwf-Dam%(42), ExpStr-Dam%(42), PstBls-Dam%(42), FrcFdb-Rechg%(43)
Level 30: Inky Aspect -- AbsAmz-ToHitDeb%(A)
Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(43), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(45), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/Rchg(45), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(45)
Level 35: Quasar -- SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg(A), SprKhlGrc-Rchg/FormBuff(46), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(48)
Level 38: Eclipse -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(48), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(50), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50), EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(50)
Level 41: Stygian Return -- Prv-Absorb%(A)
Level 44: Grant Invisibility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Twilight Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Dark Sustenance
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Shadow Step -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(3), ImpSwf-Dam%(5)
Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg(A), SprEssTrn-Dmg/Rchg(5), SprEssTrn-Rchg/Global Heal(7), Ann-ResDeb%(7), FrcFdb-Rechg%(9)
Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dam%(11), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(11), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Empty(A)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(13), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(15), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(17), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(17), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Obl-%Dam(21)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(21), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(25), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 50: Void Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Storm Elemental Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Clarion Partial Core Invocation
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
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Edited June 24, 2020 by Avilister