BR/Dev vs AR/Dev

[Glubba]

So I'm torn in the creation of my first blaster. Thematically I'm looking at rifle wielding (obviously). Whether that's futuristic or more modern doesn't matter to me in the grand scheme of things. I'm just wondering from all you blaster mains if you feel there are pros/cons of these two options. Or perhaps the major differences in gameplay are. I know there are differences in all powersets but this will be my first foray into blaster territory. I've read a bit on the forums and seen quite a bit about AR, but not quite as much about BR and I'm not entirely sure I understand the nuances of the disintegrate mechanic.

 

Anyways, any advice/recommendations/guidance between these two would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Chelsea Rorec]

I like AR i've played a lot of different combos and my fav is AR/Dev.

I've also tried beam and found it kinda meh.

It dosn't have the kick AR does for me.

I think it is because it lacks the big hitters like flame thrower and ignite.

[Glubba]

1 minute ago, Chelsea Rorec said:

I like AR i've played a lot of different combos and my fav is AR/Dev.

I've also tried beam and found it kinda meh.

It dosn't have the kick AR does for me.

I think it is because it lacks the big hitters like flame thrower and ignite.

Yeah, you're the reason I started considering AR in the first place haha. 

 

So you feel AR hits harder? I do like big numbers....

[Chelsea Rorec]

Just now, Glubba said:

Yeah, you're the reason I started considering AR in the first place haha. 

 

So you feel AR hits harder? I do like big numbers....

AR has good combos and with Dev good protection and survivability.

Beam was a little to single target and i struggled with bigger mobs.

I ended up being stuck to only being able to use the nuke and trip mine for big mobs.

Also the animation for beam is ...time consuming..even worse than AR.

[Chelsea Rorec]

Beam/Dev

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This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0
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Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Beam Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Charged Shot -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(34)
Level 1: Toxic Web Grenade -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Cutting Beam -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(3), Artl-Dam/Rech(5), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(11), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(17), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(46)
Level 4: Caltrops -- ImpSwf-Dam%(A)
Level 6: Disintegrate -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 8: Fly -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(11), GssSynFr--Build%(36)
Level 12: Lancer Shot -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(13), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 14: Aim -- GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(A)
Level 16: Smoke Grenade -- Acc-I(A)
Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19)
Level 20: Field Operative -- PwrTrns-+Heal(A), Prv-Absorb%(21), LucoftheG-Def(21), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45), PwrTrns-EndMod(45), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(45)
Level 22: Penetrating Ray -- ExcCnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExcCnt-Dmg/EndRdx(23), ExcCnt-Dmg/ActRdx(23), ExcCnt-Dmg/Rng(25), ExcCnt-Dmg/Rchg(25), ExcCnt-Stun%(50)
Level 24: Taser -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(42), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 26: Piercing Beam -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(27), Artl-Dam/Rech(27), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(29), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(29), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(36)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(42)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 32: Overcharge -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(33), Artl-Dam/Rech(33), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(33), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(34), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(34)
Level 35: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(39), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(39), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(40)
Level 41: Body Armor -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(42)
Level 44: Sleep Grenade -- Acc-I(A)
Level 47: LRM Rocket -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(48), Artl-Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(50), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(50)
Level 49: Surveillance -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), PwrTrns-EndMod(31), PwrTrns-+Heal(31)
Level 49: Quick Form
Level 1: Disintegrating
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 4: Ninja Run
Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon
Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment
Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany
Level 8: Afterburner
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AR/Dev

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This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

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Level 50 Mutation Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Burst -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(46)
Level 1: Toxic Web Grenade -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 2: Slug -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(5), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 4: Caltrops -- ImpSwf-Dam%(A)
Level 6: Taser -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(40), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 8: Fly -- HO:Micro(A)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(A), GssSynFr--Build%(37), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(46)
Level 12: Sniper Rifle -- ExcCnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExcCnt-Dmg/EndRdx(13), ExcCnt-Dmg/ActRdx(13), ExcCnt-Dmg/Rng(15), ExcCnt-Dmg/Rchg(15), ExcCnt-Stun%(17)
Level 14: Beanbag -- Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Stp-Acc/Rchg(25)
Level 16: Smoke Grenade -- HO:Lyso(A)
Level 18: Flamethrower -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(19), Artl-Dam/Rech(19), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(21), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(21), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(23)
Level 20: Field Operative -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(42), PwrTrns-EndMod(43), PwrTrns-+Heal(43), Pnc-Heal/+End(43), Prv-Absorb%(46)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A)
Level 24: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 26: Ignite -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(27), Artl-Dam/Rech(27), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(36), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(36), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(36)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(34)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Full Auto -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(33), Artl-Dam/Rech(33), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(33), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(34), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(34)
Level 35: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(39), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(39), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(40)
Level 41: Body Armor -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(50)
Level 44: Cryo Freeze Ray -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(45), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(45), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(45)
Level 47: LRM Rocket -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(48), Artl-Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(50), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(50)
Level 49: Surveillance -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), PrfShf-EndMod(11), PrfShf-End%(11)
Level 49: 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 4: Ninja Run
Level 50: Musculature Partial Radial Revamp
Level 50: Assault Partial Core Graft
Level 50: Ion Partial Radial Judgement
Level 50: Diamagnetic Partial Core Conversion
Level 50: Longbow Partial Core Improved Ally
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany
Level 8: Afterburner
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Those are the builds i used.

You can try them and deside for yourself.

I still prefer AR/Dev tho.

builds are very similar.

[Glubba]

I have your AR build. Oh, I did have a question. I was looking at MIDS and it seems to me that damage per animation of LRM is 115 every 80 seconds, and M30 is 146 every 5.35 seconds. I know I asked you in the other post about M30 grenade, and I am a middling MIDS operator at best, but why do you prefer LRM over M30?

Edited December 16, 2021 by Glubba

[Chelsea Rorec]

2 minutes ago, Glubba said:

I have your AR build. Oh, I did have a question. I was looking at MIDS and it seems to me that damage per animation of LRM is 115 every 80 seconds, and M30 is 146 every 5.35 seconds. I know I asked you in the other post about M30 grenade, and I am a middling MIDS operator at best, but why do you prefer LRM over M30?

Opening with LRM and then full auto if needed will take out a whole mob.

LRM will kill a mob on it's own some times.

M30 makes the mobs chuckle then punch you quite a lot.

 

 

 

[Chelsea Rorec]

FYI the other fun one is AR/Martial combat.

You can juggle npc's in ignite.

I just wish i could have a few more slots in burst of speed.

 

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This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Martial Combat
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Burst -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(5), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 1: Ki Push -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Slug -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(11), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Storm Kick -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(15), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mk'Bit-Dam%(19)
Level 6: Reach for the Limit
Level 8: Fly -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Buckshot -- Artl-End/Rech/Rng(A), Artl-Acc/Dam(19), Artl-Dam/End(21), Artl-Dam/Rech(21), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(23), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(23)
Level 12: Sniper Rifle -- ExcCnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExcCnt-Dmg/EndRdx(25), ExcCnt-Dmg/ActRdx(25), ExcCnt-Dmg/Rng(27), ExcCnt-Dmg/Rchg(27), ExcCnt-Stun%(29)
Level 14: Burst of Speed -- Acc-I(A)
Level 16: Dragon's Tail -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(33)
Level 18: Flamethrower -- Artl-End/Rech/Rng(A), Artl-Acc/Dam(33), Artl-Dam/End(33), Artl-Dam/Rech(34), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(34), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(50)
Level 20: Reaction Time -- PwrTrns-EndMod(A), Prv-Absorb%(45), PwrTrns-+Heal(46)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A)
Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 26: Ignite -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(36), Artl-Dam/Rech(36), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(36), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(37), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(37)
Level 28: Inner Will -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 32: Full Auto -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(40)
Level 35: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(40), GssSynFr--Build%(40)
Level 38: Eagles Claw -- Mk'Bit-Dam%(A), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(42), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(42), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 41: Body Armor -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(43), UnbGrd-Max HP%(45)
Level 44: Cryo Freeze Ray -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(45), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(46), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(46)
Level 47: LRM Rocket -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(48), Artl-Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(50), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(50)
Level 49: Surveillance -- Acc-I(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)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), PwrTrns-EndMod(3), PwrTrns-+Heal(3)
Level 49: Quick Form
Level 8: Afterburner
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[Relvinian]

lrm and ion judgement works pretty good