Ice / Sonic Build Help

[bigfashizzel]

Hi folks, 

 

enjoying my ice/sonic and curious about end-game builds.  I'm coming from playing a number of support characters so I'm struggling a little with slotting goals.

I don't think I can stomach being a ranged blaster with disruption aura available causing pbAoE -14% res.

 

With that in mind, I've put together two builds.

 

Build 1, S/L/E Softcap (44%E), Scorpion Shield, few procs

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Manipulation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ice Blast -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(9)
Level 1: Sonic Thrust -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
Level 2: Strident Echo -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(25)
Level 4: Echo Chamber -- SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(A), Dcm-Build%(15), Dcm-Acc/Dmg(17), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(13), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50)
Level 8: Freeze Ray -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(33), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 10: Sound Booster -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 12: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(13), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(39)
Level 16: Deafening Wave -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(37)
Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 20: Sound Barrier -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(21), GldArm-3defTpProc(21), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(23)
Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 24: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 28: Disruption Aura -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 32: Blizzard -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(42)
Level 35: Ice Storm -- PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(39), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(42), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), PstBls-Dam%(43)
Level 38: Earsplitter -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Hct-Acc/Rchg(45), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Hct-Dam%(46)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 44: Summon Spiderlings -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(46), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(48)
Level 47: Tactics -- ToHit-I(A)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(7), Mrc-Rcvry+(7)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(3)
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon 
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Build 2: 32% ranged, 31% melee, procs (over 100 more damage per freeze ray). Fire APP (3x holds, bonfire)

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Manipulation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Flame Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ice Blast -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7)
Level 1: Sonic Thrust -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(50), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 2: Strident Echo -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Dam%(31)
Level 4: Echo Chamber -- SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg(7), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), NrnSht-Dam%(23), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(25)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(36)
Level 8: Freeze Ray -- GldJvl-Dam%(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg(9), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), NrnSht-Dam%(11), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(13)
Level 10: Sound Booster -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 12: Ice Storm -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(13), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(15), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(17)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 16: Deafening Wave -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(37)
Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast -- Apc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Apc-Acc/Rchg(19), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Apc-Dam%(21)
Level 20: Sound Barrier -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), EndMod-I(46), EndMod-I(46), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(48)
Level 22: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(48), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 26: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 28: Disruption Aura -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50)
Level 32: Blizzard -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(34)
Level 35: Bonfire -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(36)
Level 38: Earsplitter -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Hct-Acc/Rchg(39), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Hct-Dam%(40)
Level 41: Char -- UnbCns-Dam%(A), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(42), NrnSht-Dam%(42), Thn-Acc/Dmg(42), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
Level 44: Fire Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(45), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(45)
Level 47: Tactics -- ToHit-I(A)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(43), Mrc-Rcvry+(46)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon 
Level 50: Melee Radial Embodiment 
Level 50: Clarion Core Epiphany 
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Would love for any advice or thoughts about this character, primarily expecting to team but never opposed to solo.

[Hjarki]

This is my primary Blaster atm and it's a beast. Blizzard is the best ultimate any Blast set receives - albeit with a long recharge. For a Blapper, Ice Blast's two heavy-hitting main nukes coupled with strong melee attacks makes for a very high DPS ST rotation, especially alongside the -14% resist debuff. My build tends to emphasize defense a lot more (SLER capped, lots of emphasis on Hold) than yours and it requires Agility to hit its breakpoints, but it still does strong damage.

 

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ice Bolt

• (A) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (3) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime
• (3) Superior Defiant Barrage - Damage/RechargeTime
• (5) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage
• (5) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (7) Superior Defiant Barrage - RechargeTime/+Status

Level 1: Sonic Thrust

• (A) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
• (7) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
• (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge

Level 2: Strident Echo

• (A) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
• (11) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (11) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
• (13) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
• (13) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge
• (15) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge

Level 4: Super Speed

• (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points)
• (19) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance

Level 6: Combat Jumping

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 8: Freeze Ray

• (A) Apocalypse - Chance of Damage(Negative)
• (19) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance
• (21) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge
• (21) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (23) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Recharge
• (23) Unbreakable Constraint - Chance for Smashing Damage

Level 10: Sound Booster

• (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge
• (25) Rectified Reticle - Increased Perception

Level 12: Ice Storm

• (A) Artillery - Endurance/Recharge/Range
• (25) Artillery - Accuracy/Recharge/Range
• (27) Artillery - Accuracy/Damage
• (27) Artillery - Damage/Endurance
• (29) Artillery - Damage/Recharge
• (29) Artillery - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge

Level 14: Maneuvers

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 16: Deafening Wave

• (A) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage
• (31) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance
• (31) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge
• (33) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (33) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge
• (33) Lockdown - Chance for +2 Mag Hold

Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast

• (A) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Damage/Recharge
• (34) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage
• (34) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (34) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (36) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Recharge/Chance for Fire Damage
• (36) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance

Level 20: Sound Barrier

• (A) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Endurance/Recharge
• (36) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge
• (37) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Endurance
• (37) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Accuracy/Endurance
• (37) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Recharge
• (39) Preemptive Optimization - Accuracy/Recharge

Level 22: Kick

• (A) Explosive Strike - Accuracy/Knockback
• (50) Explosive Strike - Chance for Smashing Damage
• (50) Explosive Strike - Damage/Knockback

Level 24: Tough

• (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All)
• (39) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%

Level 26: Weave

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• (39) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 28: Disruption Aura

• (A) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 30: Hasten

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
• (40) Recharge Reduction IO

Level 32: Blizzard

• (A) Artillery - Endurance/Recharge/Range
• (40) Artillery - Accuracy/Recharge/Range
• (40) Artillery - Accuracy/Damage
• (42) Artillery - Damage/Recharge
• (42) Artillery - Damage/Endurance
• (42) Artillery - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge

Level 35: Scorpion Shield

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• (43) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage
• (43) Reactive Defenses - Defense
• (43) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance

Level 38: Earsplitter

• (A) Hecatomb - Chance of Damage(Negative)
• (45) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance
• (45) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge
• (45) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (46) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge
• (46) Superior Blistering Cold - Recharge/Chance for Hold

Level 41: Aim

• (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge
• (46) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff

Level 44: Tactics

• (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge
• (48) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff

Level 47: Bitter Freeze Ray

• (A) Basilisk's Gaze - Recharge/Hold
• (48) Basilisk's Gaze - Endurance/Recharge/Hold
• (48) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Recharge
• (50) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Hold

Level 49: Vengeance

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 1: Sprint

• (A) Celerity - +Stealth

Level 2: Rest

• (A) Empty

Level 4: Ninja Run 

Level 2: Swift

• (A) Run Speed IO

Level 2: Health

• (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance
• (15) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
• (17) Miracle - +Recovery

Level 2: Hurdle

• (A) Jumping IO

Level 2: Stamina

• (A) Power Transfer - Chance to Heal Self
• (17) Power Transfer - EndMod

Level 50: Agility Radial Paragon 

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Added:

Looking over it again, I think the slotting for Kick/Sonic Thrust is switched (Kick is a pure mule, while Sonic Thrust is only used defensively for knock back).

 

 

 

Edited February 23, 2021 by Hjarki