Huntsman Build (Softcapped Positional DEF)

[The Trouble]

My Huntsman features:

 

• Softcapped positional defenses.
• 100% immune to slow effects.
• Lots of -Res debuffs.
• Maintainable blue bar... attack away!

 

Try it out, I think you'll like it.

Invincible Huntsman - (Bane Spider Soldier - Bane Spider Training).mbd

[KaizenSoze]

On 9/18/2024 at 2:12 PM, The Trouble said:

My Huntsman features:

 

• Softcapped positional defenses.
• 100% immune to slow effects.
• Lots of -Res debuffs.
• Maintainable blue bar... attack away!

 

Try it out, I think you'll like it.

Invincible Huntsman - (Bane Spider Soldier - Bane Spider Training).mbd 41.41 kB · 15 downloads

Looks good.

 

Only comment is that I get good value out 6 slotting both WAWG and Web envelope.

 

But my version is focused on toggles, debuffs, and lite control.

[Octogoat]

I like this and may incorporate some of the slotting into my crabblaster

[Octogoat]

So I'm finally trying out this build @The Trouble do you have any tips on gameplay or incarnates?

[The Trouble]

Firstly, I've altered the build slightly.  Shatter's Knockdown seemed to become Knockback in more situations than I would have expected.  That's got Overwhelming Force in it to compensate.  It's nice to be able to open with an Executioner's Strike whenever you'd like without flinging your target somewhere.  Revised build attached.

 

The "Invincible" name I put on that is, understandably, hyperbole.  Damage resistance numbers are a bit too low, and there's no Defense Debuff Resistance to protect you.  That said, this build gets pretty darn sturdy quickly.

 

Lean on the Wide Area Web Grenade.  This keeps mobs grouped tightly for your numerous and quickly recharging AoE's.  Toss that Web Envelope right after, and you'll see bosses get tangled up.

 

Venom Grenade (especially when the -Res proc goes off) is absolutely devastating.  Speaking of... the two melee powers are appropriately named.  If you've already broken from Hide, start with Shatter Armor before using Shatter since the first one has that beefy resistance debuff.  If you play this Huntsman like a Blaster, you will very rarely see defeat.

 

Open with grenades: Web, Venom, Frag.  Then Heavy Burst before you pick off stragglers with your single-target powers.  Or go back to your grenades, since they're probably recharged already!

 

I don't normally include Incarnates when I post builds, but I'll break tradition on a few here.

Alpha: Musculature Core was made for this.  Everybody loves more damage, but this build loves the +Immobilization even more.  Web Grenade ties down mobs for about 45 seconds with this one.

Judgement: I went with Ion mostly for convenience.  In a rare twist, I wish I could make it appear to come from the mace (and the opposite for Buildup)

Interface: Reactive Core lines right up with the abundance of -Res this build leans into.

Lore: Not included in the build because this is so user-specific.  For personal lore reasons, mine has Vanguard.  Equip the one that best fits your meta.

Destiny: Also not included.  I've crafted Barrier, Clarion, and Incandescence to be equipped for the content those powers are most needed.

Hybrid: Support Radial all the way.  For one, your blue bar will hardly budge.  For two, you probably noticed how much utility this build brings to a team, and Support fits so well into that theme.

 

This is my favorite character to bring into league focused content.  You'll find the extra Defense, ToHit, and -Res you bring will be universally welcome.  When solo, x8 is mindlessly trivial, so bump up the enemy levels to match your personal skill.

Trouble Huntsman - (Bane Spider Soldier - Bane Spider Training).mbd