Fire/Time Input

[Sirens Sin]

There were a number of Archetypes I never got around to playing on live, Blaster being one of them. I finally decided to give one a try and rolled a Fire/Time based on a very quick search and basically went with what I saw suggested on two occasions (they may have been the only two recommendation for that combo on the internet as I have not found much info beyond that). Anyway I'm sitting at 35 equally as unfamiliar with /Time as I am Blasters. I did find one build and swapped out a couple things for Flight but beyond that it's essentially as I found it. I guess I have two questions....

 

1) How is the combo overall (/Time especially). Fire is what fire is on a Blaster

 

and 

 

2) Thoughts on the build below

 

I've enjoyed the combo so far and the build in the grand scheme of things is relatively cheap so I'm not too concerned with some min/max letdown. There just seems to be quite a few combos MUCH more popular so I am kind of rethinking building this one out. Back in the day I'd build anything out but I don't find myself with that much time anymore so any guidance would be appreciated.

 

 

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[Lyrium]

Fire/ is a damage monster and I really like /Temporal, so the mix needs to be good 🙂

 

 

This is the build I planned for it (Future Pain for Aging Touch, same slots). Offers some good defenses and hover if you like hover blasting (if not, change it for combat jumping or whatever you prefer)

 

 

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

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Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Temporal Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Sorcery
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Flares -- 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: Time Wall -- GrvAnc-Immob(A), GrvAnc-Immob/Rchg(43), GrvAnc-Acc/Immob/Rchg(45), GrvAnc-Acc/Rchg(46), GrvAnc-Immob/EndRdx(46)
Level 2: Fire Ball -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(7), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Time Stop -- SprEnt-Acc/Hold(A), SprEnt-Hold/Rchg(13), SprEnt-End/Rchg(13), SprEnt-Acc/Hold/End(15), SprEnt-Acc/Hold/End/Rchg(15), SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(17)
Level 6: Rain of Fire -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(21), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(21)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23)
Level 10: Chronos -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(23)
Level 12: Aim -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(25)
Level 14: Boxing -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 16: End of Time -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(25), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(29)
Level 18: Blaze -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(31), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(33), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(33)
Level 20: Temporal Healing -- PrfShf-End%(A), Heal-I(33)
Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(34), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(34)
Level 26: Blazing Bolt -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(36), Apc-Acc/Rchg(37), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 28: Spirit Ward -- Prv-Absorb%(A)
Level 30: Mystic Flight -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 32: Inferno -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Dam%(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 35: Rune of Protection -- Ags-ResDam/Rchg(A), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(40), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 38: Fire Blast -- Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg(46), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 41: Hover -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), Rct-ResDam%(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(42), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(43)
Level 44: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Aging Touch -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(50)
Level 49: Time Lord -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(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 -- PrfShf-End%(A)
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 49: Quick Form 
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[Crowcus Pocus]

It's a very good combo. I've soloed Ms Liberty TF, ITF and Tinpex (not sure this is the right name - the one with Battle Maiden) all on +4x8 with mine. Then I deleted her because I just don't enjoy overpowered toons anymore.

Edited July 1, 2022 by Falsey

[Bill Z Bubba]

On 7/1/2022 at 6:43 AM, Falsey said:

It's a very good combo. I've soloed Ms Liberty TF, ITF and Tinpex (not sure this is the right name - the one with Battle Maiden) all on +4x8 with mine. Then I deleted her because I just don't enjoy overpowered toons anymore.

 

I gotta ask... how many faceplants during those solo runs and how did you deal with the Recluse fight at the end of the MLTF?

[Crowcus Pocus]

13 hours ago, Bill Z Bubba said:

 

I gotta ask... how many faceplants during those solo runs and how did you deal with the Recluse fight at the end of the MLTF?

I lost count on how many times I died, but it was easily over 30. It also my first and only try, so I'd say a good chunk of those deaths were me just seeing how far I could go without any insps or pets up

As for the towers, I've pre-summoned my lore pet, shivan and snow beast, popped a few dual inspirations + Ageless and focused on the +tohit tower first. My toon hovered slightly above the tower - just enough for me to sill be able to use my melee and PBAoE attacks while also forcing LR to waste a few precious milliseconds trying to jump and punch my face. Big greens were used to deal with the occasional ranged shots that managed to get through my defenses.

I believe I died 4 times on that first tower, but as soon as it went down, everything else was a breeze.

Fun facts:

• If you rush all cables in the first mission you better be ready for all the ambushes coming after you
• Mu -End was the second most annoying thing to deal with throughout the whole TF
• Apparently I suck at spotting tree vines, so I ended up creating a bind just to quickly cycle through them
• Silver Mantis was the hardest AV for me to take down (F that -Def)

Edited July 6, 2022 by Falsey

[Bill Z Bubba]

2 hours ago, Falsey said:

I lost count on how many times I died, but it was easily over 30. It also my first and only try, so I'd say a good chunk of those deaths were me just seeing how far I could go without any insps or pets up

 

Now I'm forced to ask, why do you consider fire/time OP with so many faceplants?

 

Full disclosure: I have yet to solo the MLTF because I use the same rules I use on the ITF. Max diff, no insps, no temps, no faceplants. So I always fail.

[lemming]

My Fire/Time blaster is one of my most fun chars, though I tend to melee for most of my chars, she's a ranged combatant.   I doubt I am at max DPS or survivability, but well enough to scary enough to the mobs.  (I haven't taken against any of the solo challenges that people do, because I get bored fighting AVs alone...

 

I also decided to screw around with max speed on flight.  It's nice having a character that hovers faster than a p2w flight power. 😄  (So there's a few slots that could be utilized better for some)

 

Also, Pretty sure I swapped something for Experienced Marksman.

Spoiler

Super Vixen: Level 50 Magic Class_Blaster

Character Profile:
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Level 1: Inherent Inherent Brawl
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Level 1: Inherent Inherent prestige_generic_Sprintp
    EMPTY
Level 1: Inherent Inherent prestige_BestBuy_Sprintp
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Level 1: Inherent Inherent prestige_EB_Sprintp
    EMPTY
Level 1: Inherent Inherent prestige_Gamestop_Sprintp
    EMPTY
Level 1: Inherent Inherent prestige_DVD_Glidep
    EMPTY
Level 1: Inherent Inherent Sprint
    Crafted_Run (50)
Level 2: Inherent Inherent Rest
    EMPTY
Level 1: Inherent Fitness Swift
    Crafted_Fly (50)
Level 1: Inherent Fitness Hurdle
    Crafted_Jump (50)
Level 1: Inherent Fitness Health
    Attuned_Numinas_Convalesence_E (1)
    Attuned_Numinas_Convalesence_F (1)
Level 1: Inherent Fitness Stamina
    Attuned_Performance_Shifter_A (1)
    Attuned_Performance_Shifter_F (1)
Level 1: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Fire_Blast
    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Defiant_Barrage_A (1)
    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Defiant_Barrage_B (1)
    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Defiant_Barrage_C (1)
    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Defiant_Barrage_D (1)
    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Defiant_Barrage_E (1)
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Level 2: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Fire_Ball
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    Crafted_Ragnarok_B (50)
    Crafted_Ragnarok_C (50)
    Crafted_Ragnarok_D (50)
    Crafted_Ragnarok_E (50)
    Crafted_Ragnarok_F (50)
Level 6: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Rain_of_Fire
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    Crafted_Javelin_Volley_B (50)
    Crafted_Javelin_Volley_C (50)
    Crafted_Javelin_Volley_D (50)
    Crafted_Javelin_Volley_E (50)
    Crafted_Javelin_Volley_F (50)
Level 10: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Fire_Breath
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    Attuned_Bombardment_B (1)
    Attuned_Bombardment_C (1)
    Attuned_Bombardment_D (1)
    Attuned_Bombardment_E (1)
    Attuned_Bombardment_F (1)
Level 14: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Aim
    Attuned_Gaussians_Synchronized_FireControl_A (1)
    Attuned_Gaussians_Synchronized_FireControl_B (1)
Level 18: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Blaze
    Crafted_Apocalypse_A (50)
    Crafted_Apocalypse_B (50)
    Crafted_Apocalypse_C (50)
    Crafted_Apocalypse_D (50)
    Crafted_Apocalypse_E (50)
    Crafted_Apocalypse_F (50)
Level 26: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Blazing_Bolt
    Crafted_Experienced_Marksman_A (50)
    Crafted_Experienced_Marksman_B (50)
    Crafted_Experienced_Marksman_C (50)
    Crafted_Experienced_Marksman_D (50)
    Crafted_Experienced_Marksman_E (50)
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Level 32: Blaster_Ranged Fire_Blast Inferno
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    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Blasters_Wrath_C (1)
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    Superior_Attuned_Superior_Blasters_Wrath_E (1)
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Level 1: Blaster_Support Time_Manipulation Time_Wall
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Level 8: Blaster_Support Time_Manipulation Time_Stop
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    Attuned_Lockdown_C (1)
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Level 12: Blaster_Support Time_Manipulation Chronological_Selection
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    Attuned_Gaussians_Synchronized_FireControl_B (1)
Level 20: Blaster_Support Time_Manipulation Temporal_Healing
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    Attuned_Power_Transfer_F (1)
    Attuned_Preventive_Medicine_F (1)
    Attuned_Miracle_F (1)
Level 41: Blaster_Support Time_Manipulation Time_Lord
    Crafted_Gladiators_Armor_F (50)
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Level 4: Pool Flight Combat_Flight
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Level 16: Pool Flight Fly
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Level 0: Pool Flight Fly_Boost
Level 38: Pool Flight Afterburner
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    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_F (1)
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Level 22: Pool Speed Hasten
    Crafted_Recharge (50)
    Crafted_Recharge (50)
Level 24: Pool Fighting Kick
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Level 28: Pool Fighting Tough
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    Attuned_Unbreakable_Guard_B (1)
    Attuned_Unbreakable_Guard_F (1)
Level 30: Pool Fighting Weave
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_E (1)
    Attuned_Karma_C (1)
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_F (1)
Level 35: Epic Blaster_Mace_Mastery Scorpion_Shield
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_A (1)
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_E (1)
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_F (1)
Level 44: Pool Leadership Defense
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    Crafted_Shield_Wall_C (50)
    Crafted_Shield_Wall_D (50)
    Crafted_Shield_Wall_E (50)
    Crafted_Shield_Wall_F (50)
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_F (1)
Level 47: Pool Leadership Tactics
    Attuned_Gaussians_Synchronized_FireControl_E (1)
    Attuned_Gaussians_Synchronized_FireControl_F (1)
Level 49: Pool Leadership Vengeance
    Attuned_Luck_of_the_Gambler_F (1)
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[Crowcus Pocus]

14 hours ago, Bill Z Bubba said:

 

Now I'm forced to ask, why do you consider fire/time OP with so many faceplants?

 

Full disclosure: I have yet to solo the MLTF because I use the same rules I use on the ITF. Max diff, no insps, no temps, no faceplants. So I always fail.

 

I honestly wasn't trying not to die. I'm not flexing nor saying I could do a deathless MLTF (although, it does feel doable), and I know I wouldn't be able do it without insps and pets, which I guess is part of your point - but I'll get to that in a moment.

Just like you, I too hate dying. But when I started the TF I didn't have any expectations, a min-maxed build, nor a plan. In that moment I just wanted to see how far I could go and, in a way, be reminded of how the TF felt like when teams couldn't steam roll the whole thing. I purposely did a few things that led to my death - eg: waiting for all the ambushes in the first mission to come to me instead of taking them one by one - while others caught me by surprise as in "oh, I didn't know this would happen".

Now, I said the combo was "very good" and that I deleted my toon because it felt OP to me.

To clarify, in my book, no toon should be able to solo an ITF on max diff + no insps + no temps. If you can then yes I do consider the build OP.

And I did that with mine. It wasn't a deathless run (2 deaths total - cyst explosion and death-by-aggro after carelessly being stunned by rommie's rez) , but I'm certain my toon could do that too.

To wrap it all up, please note that I consider myself an average player and I have zero intention of telling others what to play - whether that's an "OP" build, a pool-powers-only toon, or anything in between. But to me, my toons cease to be fun after I achieve certain feats. So unless they hold a special place in my heart, I delete them. And if for some reason I get the itch to play such combo again, I do it from scratch to get that awesome feel of progression all over again.

 

 

 

Edited July 7, 2022 by Falsey