Skoryy's Blaster Builds!

[skoryy]

Having re-returned to the game a month or so back, I've discovered that the melee ATs are still boring and, while my illusions controller is still a force of pure delicious button pressing chaos, her damage output is still very controller.  What's caught my interest this time, however, was my DP/Fire blaster who remains a sheer force of blapping destruction.  As her concept was still a little fuzzy in my head and her Longbow costume wasn't too original, I've been working on a new blaster as my main character.  In the days I've taken her off the shelf and leveled her up, she's turned out to be the glowy ball of sassy explody fun that I imagined her to be.  I've also poked at other blaster builds that have piqued my interest.   Realizing I've been far too grumpy on these boards and not really giving back to the community, I've decided to share my builds in hopes that others can learn from my successes and mistakes on how to build awesome survivable blapper blasters of their own!

 

Of note, my blaster builds tend to be pricey as I aim for capped defenses and permahasten.  I don't like having my attack chain slow down, nor do I like running out of HP or having to rely on chaining insps for survival.  I do enough floortanking in FFXIV already.  I also like taking and slotting a lot of low level powers as I want a build I can exmplar with from 1 through 50.  

 

And now, on to the show.  Tonight, I share my current project: Actionette, the Rad / Atomic blapper!

 

Why you might like this build:

• Plenty of crunchy smashy firing proton torpedo fun
• Single target attack chain isn't too complicated: Cosmic Burst -> Negatron Slam -> Positronic Fist -> Proton Volley
• Good number of AoE options besides the nuke, including Atom Smasher with one of the best animations in the game
• Positron Cell -> Electron Shackles one-two is invaluable at lower levels and great at endgame for handling runners
• Inherent Recharge in Atomic means more room in build for defense sets, alllowing to go Musculature over Agility to permahasten and cap defenses
• Every power comes with -Def, meaning more hits and room for Achilles procs all over
• But honestly its the animations and sounds, PEW PEW PEW HULK SMASH

 

Why you might not like this build:

• Attack chain does relatively low base DPS (low 70s) compared to other builds I've calculated, though the Achilles procs and Musculature will help on the high end
• Positronic Fist and Cosmic Burst hit hard, but their animation times are a bit on the long side so your attack chain will run slow
• You hate fun

 

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.5.6
https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn

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Actionette: Level 50 Science Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Atomic Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Neutrino Bolt -- Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3)
Level 1: Electron Shackles -- Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 2: X-Ray Beam -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Positron Cell -- Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 6: Irradiate -- Erd-Dmg(A), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(15), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 8: Aim -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(17)
Level 10: Ionize -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(19), GssSynFr--Build%(19)
Level 12: Proton Volley -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(21), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(21), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), StnoftheM-Dam%(23), AchHee-ResDeb%(25)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Beta Decay -- SphIns-%ToHit(A), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(25), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(27), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst -- Apc-Dam%(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(29), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Apc-Acc/Rchg(31), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(31), AchHee-ResDeb%(31)
Level 20: Metabolic Acceleration -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(33)
Level 22: Negatron Slam -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(36), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(36)
Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 26: Neutron Bomb -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(40), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 28: Atom Smasher -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(36), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Rchg(37), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Arm-Dam%(39)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(33)
Level 32: Atomic Blast -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(43)
Level 35: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 38: Positronic Fist -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Hct-Acc/Rchg(43), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Hct-Dam%(45), AchHee-ResDeb%(45)
Level 41: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(46), GldArm-3defTpProc(46)
Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(46), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 47: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(7)
Level 49: Quick Form 
Level 14: Speed Phase 
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon 
Level 50: Clarion Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment 
Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface 
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Edited July 19, 2021 by skoryy

[Force Redux]

Welcome back! Are you on Everlasting? I think I teamed with you in PI...

[skoryy]

On 7/19/2021 at 6:29 PM, Force Redux said:

Welcome back! Are you on Everlasting? I think I teamed with you in PI...

 

That was me!  Actionette is now VL 3 and everything I had hoped she would be. 😍

 

[skoryy]

Recent dabbling into old timey radio shows has had me considering re-making my staff brute into something more properly Shadowly.  I may remake her at some point in the future, but for now I present the Build That Knows What Evil Lurks In The Hearts Of Men. the DP / Dark blapper!

 

Pros:

• Lots of stealth so you can sneak your way through missions you don't necessarily feel like blasting your way through
• Dark Pit -> Combat Teleport -> Soul Drain -> Hail of Bullets for when you do feel like blasting your way through
• Plenty of opportunities to cackle as you descend upon the hapless boss you're about to deliver justice to

Cons:

• Soul Drain isn't quite as effective against single targets, such as when you're down to the AV
• Single target rotation is kinda clunky and fairly low base DPS without musculature to boost: Midnight Grasp -> Pistols -> Executioner's Shot -> Smite -> Pistols
• Stealth and Infiltration don't stack 😕
• Reliant on Touch of the Beyond for sustainability, dropping comparative DPS and making combat even more clunky

 

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.5.6
https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn

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Phantom Lass II: Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Manipulation
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Pistols -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7)
Level 1: Penumbral Grasp -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(43)
Level 2: Dual Wield -- Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 4: Empty Clips -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(36), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(36), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), PstBls-Dam%(37)
Level 6: Swap Ammo 
Level 8: Teleport -- Empty(A)
Level 10: Smite -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(13), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(34)
Level 12: Death Shroud -- OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(A), OvrFrc-End/Rech(15), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(15), OvrFrc-Dmg/End/Rech(17), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(17)
Level 14: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 16: Soul Drain -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(27), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(29), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(31), GssSynFr--Build%(31)
Level 18: Executioner's Shot -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(19), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Apc-Acc/Rchg(21), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(23), AchHee-ResDeb%(25)
Level 20: Touch of the Beyond -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(21)
Level 22: Infiltration -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(23), EndRdx-I(25)
Level 24: Combat Teleport -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(31)
Level 26: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 28: Bullet Rain -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(37), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(40), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 30: Boxing -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(46), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(48), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 32: Hail of Bullets -- 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: Dark Pit -- RzzDzz-Acc/Rchg(A), RzzDzz-EndRdx/Stun(43), RzzDzz-Acc/EndRdx(45), RzzDzz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(46), RzzDzz-Immob%(46)
Level 38: Midnight Grasp -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(39), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Hct-Acc/Rchg(39), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Hct-Dam%(40)
Level 41: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(45), GldArm-3defTpProc(45)
Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 47: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Fold Space -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3)
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon 
Level 6: Chemical Ammunition 
Level 6: Cryo Ammunition 
Level 6: Incendiary Ammunition 
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[Force Redux]

25 minutes ago, skoryy said:

 

That was me!  Actionette is now VL 3 and everything I had hoped she would be. 😍

 

Grab me next time you're on! 😀 We'll fight crime!