Rad/Devices/Ice Blaster

[Carnifax]

This comes off the back of considering procced up Flash Freeze / Trip Mine on my Ice/Traps Controller. Never got around to that (because respecs are annoying) but this combo seems interesting. Gave another version a whirl on Beta (confirming mostly that procced up Caltrops isn't really worth it) and it seemed fun. 

 

So here's a rejig based off playing a few solo missions on Beta. Thoughts / rejigs?

 

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Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Neutrino Bolt -- 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: Toxic Web Grenade -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 2: Irradiate -- SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(A), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(11), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(11)
Level 4: Taser -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(15), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(19)
Level 8: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 14: Caltrops -- DS:DSyncSlowRechEnd(A)
Level 16: Proton Volley -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(21), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(23), StnoftheM-Dam%(23), Apc-Dam%(25)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(27), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 20: Field Operative -- Prv-Heal/EndRdx(A), Prv-Heal(31), PrfShf-End%(31), PrfShf-EndMod(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(48), DefBuff-I(50)
Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(33)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(33), LucoftheG-Def(33)
Level 26: Neutron Bomb -- Bmbdmt-Dam(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(34), PstBls-Dam%(34), Artl-Acc/Dam(34), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(36), TchofLadG-%Dam(36)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(36), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(39)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 32: Atomic Blast -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Arm-Acc/Rchg(40), Arm-Dam%(40), Obl-%Dam(42)
Level 35: Flash Freeze -- JvlVll-Dam%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(42), PstBls-Dam%(42), Bmbdmt-Acc/Dam/Rech(43), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(43), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(45), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(45), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(46)
Level 41: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46), DefBuff-I(46)
Level 44: Hoarfrost -- DS:DSyncHealRech(A), DS:DSyncHealRech(48), DS:DSyncHealRech(48)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(50)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(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+(50)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PwrTrns-EndMod(13), PrfShf-End%(13)
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: Ion Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Polar Lights Radial Superior Ally 
Level 50: Melee Radial Embodiment 
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany 
Level 50: Musculature Total Radial Revamp 
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[Onlyasandwich]

Nice build, @Carnifax!

 

I'll do a deeper dive later, but a few things that stand out:

• I'd swap the PM proc in place of the Heal/End in Field Operative. It will contribute much more to overall survival.
• Those D-Sync Decelerations are getting mega expensive! I typically don't consider cost in my builds, but you might even be better served by a plussed out tempered readiness Slow/range. Extra range in trops makes it much smoother to use.
• No harm in replacing the regular defense IOs you have with +5 Lotg Defense. Sure the bonus won't exemp, but may as well pick up the regen at high level.
• On this same note, enhancing Field Operative and Combat Jumping for defense is bad return on slot. I would rather see these spent on ranged defense efforts elsewhere, or other fun things you like. A favorite of mine is 3 slot explosive strike in Kick for Ranged defense. Obviously you won't be using the power, but this along with 2 slot BotZ (Blessing of the Zephyr) in travel powers is very efficient to get that last bit to softcap. You'll also want at least one botz anyhow for Knockback protection - a blaster's life is very sad without. 
• The idea of proccing out flash freeze is fun for sure! However, it's not really adding anything to your aoe cycle. If you like it as a neat thematic approach, it's fine! However, you'll be busy enough rotating NB, Irradiate, and your other good powers. From a functional perspective, you will likely be better served by an epic with a resist, layering this with your strong ranged defenses. You can control range well enough with combat movement. If you do take that approach, working in the +res uniques will be very useful.

 

Otherwise power choice is looking good, and the build will even serve you well as is. I'll try to find time to examine this more deeply later!

 

 

 

Edited May 10, 2022 by Onlyasandwich

[Carnifax]

32 minutes ago, Onlyasandwich said:

The idea of proccing out flash freeze is fun for sure! However, it's not really adding anything to your aoe cycle

It's pretty much for the Flash Freeze > Trip Mine opener. Reunion is VERY slow at the moment pop-wise so I've been soloing a lot. Plus I like thematic builds, I've so many now they need something to make them interesting. 

 

I've a cheapo non d-synced version here as well, just frankenslotting IOs instead. Won't make that huge a difference overall. 

 

Good points on the Def in Combat J and Field Op, I'll rejig those 

 

Edited May 10, 2022 by Carnifax

[Carnifax]

So I've made some tweaks and given up some Ranged Def to give Irradiate some front-end damage via Procs. Up to level 33 at the mo now and still really liking it (the FX help a lot. Proton Volley / Cosmic are just fun). 

 

Took Hibernate both as a panic button and a Chance for Absorb mule (Only is bang on in how useful I've found that soloing, saved me a few times). 

 

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Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Neutrino Bolt -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Toxic Web Grenade -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 2: Irradiate -- HO:Nucle(A), Dmg-I(7), Obl-%Dam(9), Erd-%Dam(9), TchofLadG-%Dam(11), ScrDrv-Dam%(11)
Level 4: Taser -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(15), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(19)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(19), BlsoftheZ-Travel(50)
Level 8: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 14: Caltrops -- Slow-I(A)
Level 16: Proton Volley -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(21), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(23), StnoftheM-Dam%(23), Apc-Dam%(25)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(25), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(29)
Level 20: Field Operative -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(31), PrfShf-End%(31), Ksm-ToHit+(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(48)
Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(33)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(33), LucoftheG-Def(33)
Level 26: Neutron Bomb -- Bmbdmt-Dam(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(34), PstBls-Dam%(34), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(34), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), TchofLadG-%Dam(36)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(39)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 32: Atomic Blast -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Arm-Acc/Rchg(40), Arm-Dam%(40), Obl-%Dam(42)
Level 35: Flash Freeze -- JvlVll-Dam%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(42), PstBls-Dam%(42), Bmbdmt-Acc/Dam/Rech(43), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(43), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(45), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(45), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(46)
Level 41: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46), DefBuff-I(46)
Level 44: Hoarfrost -- Prv-Heal/Rchg(A), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(48), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(50)
Level 49: Hibernate -- Prv-Absorb%(A)
Level 1: Defiance 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(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+(50)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PwrTrns-EndMod(13), PrfShf-End%(13)
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: Ion Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Polar Lights Radial Superior Ally 
Level 50: Melee Radial Embodiment 
Level 50: Musculature Total Radial Revamp 
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany 
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Edited May 13, 2022 by Carnifax

[Bubbles232]

This sounds run I want a rad/ and a /devices or traps.

Is this doing pretty good gameplay wise?

[Nemu]

I find that the invis you get from field op and a stealth IO + some defense are enough to allow you to toe bomb. Since Irradiate has a large radius I went the hover blaster approach with my rad/dev, and I took the fire epic for bonfire which is more consistent area denial.

 

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Toy Panda: Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Flame Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: X-Ray Beam -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7)
Level 1: Toxic Web Grenade -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 2: Irradiate -- FuroftheG-ResDeb%(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Arm-Dam%(9), Obl-%Dam(11), TchofLadG-%Dam(11), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(17)
Level 4: Fly -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(42), Rct-ResDam%(49)
Level 8: Electron Haze -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(9), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Ann-ResDeb%(27), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(46)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- HO:Cyto(A)
Level 12: Proton Volley -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(13), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(13), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), StnoftheM-Dam%(15), AchHee-ResDeb%(46)
Level 14: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(36), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(37)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(29), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(29)
Level 20: Field Operative -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(27)
Level 22: Kick -- ExpStr-Dmg/KB(A), ExpStr-Acc/KB(25), ExpStr-Dam%(31)
Level 24: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 26: Neutron Bomb -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(37), TchofLadG-%Dam(42), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(43), PstBls-Dam%(43)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(34), ExpStr-Dam%(36), HO:Nucle(37), Obl-%Dam(40), Erd-%Dam(42)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-Def(46), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(49)
Level 32: Atomic Blast -- 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: 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: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 44: Fire Shield -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-Max HP%(45)
Level 47: Taser -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(47), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(47), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Evasive Maneuvers -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(50), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(50)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 49: Quick Form
Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 4: Afterburner
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I skipped proc monster char in favor of Taser to stack stuns with cosmic burst, and Electron Haze is yet another KD/FF trigger.

 

If you change nothing else in your build, put a FF proc in trip mine. Even with no targets it can trigger when you plant a mine.

[Carnifax]

On 5/29/2022 at 10:02 PM, Bubbles232 said:

This sounds run I want a rad/ and a /devices or traps.

Is this doing pretty good gameplay wise?

Yep, like Nemo says field op + stealth Io is great for toebombing. Although Blaster Trip Mine is a smaller boom but quicker with no interrupt compared to Traps one.

 

You do need Def to survive a Nuke alpha (they'll get one shot off). Note that Trip won't consume the 60% damage buff from Targeting Drone. I'm unsure if it inherits it (I suspect it does but only for 0.75 seconds so it's possibly ineffective)

 

I considered FF in Trip Mine but haven't gotten round to it yet.