You're a G** D*** PB Guide

[Rebel230]

On 8/14/2019 at 9:10 AM, Whitest Light said:

I updated the guide with corrections/additions. 

 

Here's the build I'm working toward:

 

Hero Plan by Hero Hero Designer 2.23
https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Level 50 Natural Peacebringer
Primary Power Set: Luminous Blast
Secondary Power Set: Luminous Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leadership

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Glinting Eye -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(5), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Dcm-Build%(33)
Level 1: Incandescence -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(9), Ags-Psi/Status(19), ImpArm-ResPsi(25)
Level 2: Shining Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 4: Essence Boost -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(11), DctWnd-Rchg(13), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal(29)
Level 6: Bright Nova -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 8: Radiant Strike -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(11), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Hct-Acc/Rchg(23), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Hct-Dam%(40)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 12: Inner Light -- RechRdx-I(A), GssSynFr--Build%(36)
Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50), Rct-ResDam%(50)
Level 16: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 18: Incandescent Strike -- SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg(A), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/Rchg(34), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprKhlGrc-Rchg/FormBuff(46)
Level 20: White Dwarf -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 22: Reform Essence -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(29), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Prv-Heal/Rchg(45), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(45), Prv-Absorb%(45)
Level 24: Conserve Energy -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 26: Solar Flare -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(36), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(42)
Level 28: Quantum Acceleration -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Dawn Strike -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(40), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(40)
Level 35: Photon Seekers -- ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(42), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(46), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(48)
Level 38: Light Form -- Ags-ResDam/Rchg(A), TtnCtn-ResDam/Rchg(42), EndMod-I(43), ImpArm-ResPsi(48)
Level 41: Restore Essence -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Thermal Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 47: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 49: Quantum Flight -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Cosmic Balance 
Level 1: Energy Flight -- EndRdx-I(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 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 10: Combat Flight -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(3), Pnc-Heal/+End(33)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3)
Level 6: Bright Nova Blast -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(31), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprEssTrn-Rchg/Global Heal(50)
Level 6: Bright Nova Bolt -- Acc-I(A)
Level 6: Bright Nova Detonation -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(17), PstBls-Dam%(17), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19)
Level 6: Bright Nova Scatter -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(21), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(27), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Rgn-Knock%(48)
Level 20: White Dwarf Antagonize -- Taunt-I(A)
Level 20: White Dwarf Flare -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A)
Level 20: White Dwarf Smite -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 20: White Dwarf Step -- Range-I(A)
Level 20: White Dwarf Strike -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 20: White Dwarf Sublimation -- Heal-I(A)
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment 
Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany 
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Im getting a data error when i try to load the .mxd file?

[diefree]

Anyone else unable to get binds to work?

[Nexys]

I've tried PBs and WSs a few times (both on Live and Homecoming) and never really felt any connection to the ATs.  But, between the two, I always preferred PBs.  I think I was a bit overwhelmed by the myriad of possible builds and never got past the fear of doing a "wrong" build.  This guide helps a ton!

 

(As an added benefit, this fits my rainbow-themed "LightBender" character concept perfectly!)

[FeroshaCouture]

Yo this guide helped me immensely! My PB is now Level 50+ with Perma Light Form Fully IO'd heals and attack powers and just got her Musculature for more damage. I don't know how I'll go back to playing other Archetypes after this. I feel like a very strong Blapper with high defenses. I can run into any mob, then build up, then Nuke, heal if needed and keep going. It's amazing! My next goal is to get enough Influence to slot my stealth, combat jump, and manuevers with luck of the gambler.

[Giocondi]

Budget version of your most recent build. Did this mostly for me so I can access it from another location haha. Thanks for the great write-up!

 

Hero Plan by Hero Hero Designer 2.23
https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer

Level 50 Natural Peacebringer
Primary Power Set: Luminous Blast
Secondary Power Set: Luminous Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leadership

Hero Profile:
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Level 1:    Glinting Eye            Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(5), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Dcm-Build%(33)
Level 1:    Incandescence            StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(9), Ags-Psi/Status(19), ImpArm-ResPsi(25)
Level 2:    Shining Shield            ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 4:    Essence Boost            DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(11), DctWnd-Rchg(13), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal(29)
Level 6:    Bright Nova            PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 8:    Radiant Strike            CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(11), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(21), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 10:    Hasten                RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 12:    Inner Light            RechRdx-I(A), GssSynFr--Build%(36)
Level 14:    Combat Jumping            LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50), Rct-ResDam%(50)
Level 16:    Stealth                LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 18:    Incandescent Strike        CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(34), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(34), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 20:    White Dwarf            ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 22:    Reform Essence            Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(29), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Prv-Heal/Rchg(45), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(45), Prv-Absorb%(45)
Level 24:    Conserve Energy            RechRdx-I(A)
Level 26:    Solar Flare            Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(36), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(42)
Level 28:    Quantum Acceleration        LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 30:    Maneuvers            LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 32:    Dawn Strike            Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(39), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(40)
Level 35:    Photon Seekers            ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(42), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(46), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(48)
Level 38:    Light Form            Ags-ResDam/Rchg(A), TtnCtn-ResDam/Rchg(42), EndMod-I(43), ImpArm-ResPsi(48)
Level 41:    Restore Essence            RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44:    Thermal Shield            ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 47:    Super Speed            WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 49:    Quantum Flight            EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1:    Brawl                Empty(A)
Level 1:    Cosmic Balance    
Level 1:    Energy Flight            EndRdx-I(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 1:    Sprint                Empty(A)
Level 2:    Rest                Empty(A)
Level 4:    Ninja Run    
Level 10:    Combat Flight            LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 2:    Swift                Run-I(A)
Level 2:    Health                NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(3), Pnc-Heal/+End(33)
Level 2:    Hurdle                Jump-I(A)
Level 2:    Stamina                PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3)
Level 6:    Bright Nova Blast        Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(31), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprEssTrn-Rchg/Global Heal(50)
Level 6:    Bright Nova Bolt        Acc-I(A)
Level 6:    Bright Nova Detonation        PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(17), PstBls-Dam%(17), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19)
Level 6:    Bright Nova Scatter        PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(21), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(25), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(27), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), PstBls-Dam%(48)
Level 20:    White Dwarf Antagonize        Taunt-I(A)
Level 20:    White Dwarf Flare        AchHee-ResDeb%(A)
Level 20:    White Dwarf Smite        FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 20:    White Dwarf Step        Range-I(A)
Level 20:    White Dwarf Strike        FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 20:    White Dwarf Sublimation        Heal-I(A)
Level 50:    Assault Core Embodiment    
Level 50:    Musculature Radial Paragon    
Level 50:    Ion Core Final Judgement    
Level 50:    Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface    
Level 50:    Ageless Radial Epiphany    
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Set Bonus Totals:
9% DamageBuff(Smashing)
9% DamageBuff(Lethal)
9% DamageBuff(Fire)
9% DamageBuff(Cold)
9% DamageBuff(Energy)
9% DamageBuff(Negative)
9% DamageBuff(Toxic)
9% DamageBuff(Psionic)
6% Defense(Melee)
6% Defense(Smashing)
6% Defense(Lethal)
6% Defense(Fire)
6% Defense(Cold)
6% Defense(Energy)
6% Defense(Negative)
6% Defense(Psionic)
6% Defense(Ranged)
6% Defense(AoE)
4.5% Max End
50% Enhancement(Accuracy)
3.75% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount)
102.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
4% Enhancement(Heal)
7.5% SpeedFlying
GrantPower Preventive Medicine (10% chance, if Scourge)
68.27 HP (6.37%) HitPoints
7.5% JumpHeight
7.5% SpeedJumping
MezResist(Confused) 82.5%
MezResist(Held) 82.5%
MezResist(Immobilized) 82.5%
MezResist(Sleep) 82.5%
MezResist(Stunned) 82.5%
MezResist(Terrorized) 82.5%
5% (0.08 End/sec) Recovery
20% ResEffect(SpeedFlying)
20% ResEffect(RechargeTime)
20% ResEffect(SpeedRunning)
16.25% Resistance(Smashing)
16.25% Resistance(Lethal)
14% Resistance(Fire)
14% Resistance(Cold)
9.5% Resistance(Energy)
9.5% Resistance(Negative)
29.75% Resistance(Toxic)
64.75% Resistance(Psionic)
0% Resistance(Smashing)
0% Resistance(Lethal)
0% Resistance(Fire)
0% Resistance(Cold)
0% Resistance(Energy)
0% Resistance(Negative)
0% Resistance(Toxic)
0% Resistance(Psionic)
7.5% SpeedRunning

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[releasetheweasel]

I just wanted to say this was a very helpful and rewarding guide. After having come back to the game, I was struggling to get back into the groove and find a main. Now my GDPB is working on T4 incarnates and purple IOs and I'm having a blast. So thank you. 

[Display Name]

Hi!  I've constructed a build conforming to the last post on page one "This is the build I'm working towards."  I'm just about finished with most of it except for the high-end enhs in my attacks and healing.  I find PBs to be very awkward to play in all but human form.

 

Normally I use the cursor keys to move and the "normal" number keys for attacks 1-0.  When I switch to Bright Nova or White Dwarf forms, my attack powers appear in a temporary tray and I have to use the mouse to access them.  This forces me to switch hands and use the Q-W-E-S-X keys for movement and use the mouse for my attacks.

 

Is it possible to create keybinds that will allow me to continue using the cursor keys for movement and the "normal" number keys for my attacks?  I've heard that you can assign the powers for the second and third forms to trays 8 and 9 and automatically bring them up when you transform to a particular form (and also continue using the "normal" number keys for attacks.)

 

Can someone help me, please?

[Obsidian_Farmer]

16 hours ago, Display Name said:

Is it possible to create keybinds that will allow me to continue using the cursor keys for movement and the "normal" number keys for my attacks?  I've heard that you can assign the powers for the second and third forms to trays 8 and 9 and automatically bring them up when you transform to a particular form (and also continue using the "normal" number keys for attacks.)

You can do those kinds of keybinds for sure, I use several on my PB. Here's an old guide from back in the day(it's on Live Journal! That's how old it is!) that still applies for doing things like tray switching binds and what not.  You can just change the keys to be whatever key you want them to be to fit your playstyle.

[quixoteprog]

Have not read every post here, but is the problem with key binds and animation times an asynchronous problem? Meaning the reason it won't work is because the bind macro will try to initiate each power in a row immediately, and if one of them forces you to wait for an animation to run it will stop the subsequent ones from running?

 

If that is the case it would seem that you CAN have one power in a series with an animation time. As long as it is the LAST power. Would that work?

[PhoenixV117]

Is there a version of this build that doesn’t take cost into account, looking to play and buy as I go (as a motivator ) 

 

[Bunmaster]

This is my current build. I chose to keep the psi hole, but i have everything else. It's Tri-form, has Perma Hasten, good damage aside from Dwarf Form, 45% S/L Def.

 

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[Dahkness]

Your guide is wonderful ❤️. Thank you for taking time out and putting all this information together!!!

I can't ever get the the Decimation Chance to build up to proc in Glinting eye or Nova blast =(

Edited March 31, 2021 by Dahkness

[Fire Chief]

This guide inspired me too...my PBer' is human form but no light form but completely gambled out (x5) thanks to the playing time I have played him he's also all tiered up (incarnate) with a few purple sets and ATO's. Just sooooo much fun to play!!!

[Ohsirus]

6 hours ago, Fire Chief said:

This guide inspired me too...my PBer' is human form but no light form but completely gambled out (x5) thanks to the playing time I have played him he's also all tiered up (incarnate) with a few purple sets and ATO's. Just sooooo much fun to play!!!

 

Saw your toon in PI the other day. I just recently rerolled my PB from live and upgraded his build to current standards. Been fun playing a PB (mainly use my WS) and not have to worry about form shifting as much. He's tri-form and is balanced in all forms w/perma lightform, but I honestly only use lightform when I'm in solo Nova mode.

[Chronos]

I wanted to chime in with another option for keybinding.  On most of my alts, I like keeping my number keys bound to the powers on tray 1, instead of to the default of current tray, so if I'm temporarily on another tray using Secondary Mutation or Reveal or something, and suddenly see an enemy, my reflexive hitting of the number keys will still work.  But having gotten into that habit, it means that the usual Kheld technique of changing tray when changing forms won't work.

 

So what I've done instead, is I've bound all of my number keys to attempt to execute the power on tray 1 and the power on the server tray.  Only one power will work in a multi-power command, but that's OK, because  only one of those two powers can work, in any given form.  If I'm in humanoid form, my keys end up executing from tray 1, as normal, and if I'm in squid or lobster form, then my tray 1 powers will be grayed out, and so the number keys will execute the powers available in my form instead.

[Radeon]

On 7/24/2019 at 7:07 AM, Whitest Light said:

You're a G** D*** PB!

 

 

Feedback and suggestions always welcome!

 

I would like to thank you for one of the best posts i have read here so far. Not only is it containing a ton of valuable advice, very informative explanations and a great deal of inspiration, but the level of entertainment i hade reading through your stuff is soo good. 

 

Thank you very much, don't know if you are still reading here, but i will try to adapt my PB to your build and try to follow your recommendations. 

 

[ninja surprise]

(hate it when the forum does that)

Edited September 12, 2022 by ninja surprise

[ninja surprise]

Spoiler

On 7/23/2019 at 11:44 PM, Hyperstrike said:

This is an approximation of my current PB build.  The powers were chosen in slightly different orders and I've actually scavenged one slot out of Stamina for higher +Rech.
So LightForm and Hasten are VERY perma.
And you'll see that Light Form really ISN'T being used much for +Resist (it's pretty much all the way there on it's own).
It's just using it for the Recovery and Status Resistance.
No.  It's NOT rocking capped Defense.  Mainly because a PB has no DDR!
So I treat it like my Fire/Fire/Pyre Max Resist tank.

"OH NOEZ!  My defense is -76%!  BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
*WHAM!*BOP!*KABLOOIE!*BONG!*
AV: OH THE HUMANITY!
 

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Eclipse Phase ACTUAL - NOT IN ORDER: Level 50 Natural Peacebringer
Primary Power Set: Luminous Blast
Secondary Power Set: Luminous Aura
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Gleaming Bolt -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg:40(11), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(13), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(13)
Level 1: Incandescence -- ImpArm-ResPsi:40(A)
Level 2: Gleaming Blast -- Apc-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), Apc-Acc/Rchg:50(15), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), Apc-Dam%:50(17)
Level 4: Shining Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi:40(A)
Level 6: Radiant Strike -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Hct-Acc/Rchg:50(23), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx:50(25), Hct-Dam%:50(25)
Level 8: Proton Scatter -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg:50(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg:50(27), PstBls-Dmg/Rng:50(29), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(29)
Level 10: Essence Boost -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux:50(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), Pnc-Heal/Rchg:50(31), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg:50(31), Pnc-Heal:50(33), ImpArm-ResPsi:40(33)
Level 12: Inner Light -- AdjTrg-ToHit:50(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg:50(33), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx:50(34), RctRtc-Pcptn:20(36)
Level 14: Luminous Detonation -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Rgn-Acc/Rchg:50(36), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), Rgn-Knock%:50(37)
Level 16: Thermal Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi:40(A)
Level 18: Incandescent Strike -- SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprEssTrn-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), SprEssTrn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39), SprEssTrn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39), SprEssTrn-Rchg/Global Heal:50(40)
Level 20: Quantum Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi:40(A)
Level 22: White Dwarf -- Ags-Psi/Status:50(A)
Level 24: Reform Essence -- Prv-Heal:50(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx:50(40), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), Prv-Heal/Rchg:50(42), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx:50(42), Prv-Absorb%:50(42)
Level 26: Solar Flare -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(45), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc:50(45)
Level 28: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 30: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc:50(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(45), UnbGrd-Max HP%:50(46)
Level 32: Dawn Strike -- SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/Rchg:50(46), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(46), SprKhlGrc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(48), SprKhlGrc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(48), SprKhlGrc-Rchg/FormBuff:50(48)
Level 35: Restore Essence -- RgnTss-Regen+:30(A)
Level 38: Light Form -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50)
Level 41: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(50)
Level 44: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50)
Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Cosmic Balance
Level 1: Energy Flight -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB:50(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 1: Sprint -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 10: Combat Flight -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End:50(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+:50(19), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(19)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%:50(A), PrfShf-EndMod:50(21)
Level 22: White Dwarf Antagonize -- MckBrt-Taunt:50(A), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg:50(3), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(3), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg:50(5), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng:50(5), MckBrt-Rchg:50(7)
Level 22: White Dwarf Flare -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 22: White Dwarf Smite -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 22: White Dwarf Step -- Empty(A)
Level 22: White Dwarf Strike -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 22: White Dwarf Sublimation -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux:50(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg:50(7), Pnc-Heal/Rchg:50(9), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg:50(9), Pnc-Heal:50(21)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
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Interesting build! Do you mostly play in Dwarf, and do blasting in Human form?

[Hyperstrike]

8 hours ago, ninja surprise said:

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Interesting build! Do you mostly play in Dwarf, and do blasting in Human form?

No, the build's designed for Human-Form.
The Dwarf is merely for mule use.

Perma-Light Form basically keeps 20+% Defense (mostly ablative in nature) and capped Resists to everything but Psi.

[Whitest Light]

On 8/5/2022 at 8:03 AM, Radeon said:

I would like to thank you for one of the best posts i have read here so far. Not only is it containing a ton of valuable advice, very informative explanations and a great deal of inspiration, but the level of entertainment i hade reading through your stuff is soo good. 

 

Thank you very much, don't know if you are still reading here, but i will try to adapt my PB to your build and try to follow your recommendations. 

 

Thanks! I haven't been on in ages but I noticed the guide was still sort of lingering in the PB/WS forum so I took a gander. 

 

Since they changed when powers are available, I suppose the guide would need an overhaul (which I'm not willing to do) but hopefully the mentality of PBs stay the same!

[ASLNDR1]

Any updates for an "ultimate" PB build since the last one in 2019?  Like the poster above, I spend most of my time in the human form, unless there is no blaster in the group.  Had been out of the game last couple of years, what changed with PBs?

[Xiddo]

8 hours ago, ASLNDR1 said:

Any updates for an "ultimate" PB build since the last one in 2019?  Like the poster above, I spend most of my time in the human form, unless there is no blaster in the group.  Had been out of the game last couple of years, what changed with PBs?

Nothing too specific for us. Toggle suppression is handy - when you transform your other toggles stay active but don’t cost end - which is useful for tri forms. The power level changes are good too - we unlock the powers much earlier too.

[jmj211]

This is a great thread and PB are so much fun to play.

It's fun to use a PB for low level content to high level content as there's ALWAYS things to be doing.

Great for playing with people that are new to the game or well seasons vets.

Incarnate system is fantastic and frankly I've never not felt powerful.

 

This is mostly the build I had in live. I rebuilt it a little and made some tweaks with powers (stealth pool).  It's not cheap but build yourself a fire farmer and you'll get there..

Defense is definitely not the focus here but perma hasten, perma inner light, perma essence boost, and perma lightform is.

The build rocks a 220% damage boost when inner light hits and if gausians procs that goes up to 293%..  Needless to say I never feel lesser than scrappers or blasters.

It also makes the white dwarf powers significantly better (though I mostly go white dwarf for the AOE attack, when I examplar down to a lower level, when I need that third heal, or need to play tank for the team).  I don't have quantum flight or restore essence.. In most content I don't find the need for it.

I do have a bigger Psi hole than OP's builds, but with both reform essence and white dwarf sublimation up every 16 seconds.... well that hole is as good as plugged.

 

I love PBs.. One of my favorite ATs..  I like WS too but WS walks the razor edge so often and is less straight forward than PB (at least to me).

Anyway here's the build!

Hypernova - Hero Peacebringer
Build plan made with Mids' Reborn v3.6.6 rev. 3
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Primary powerset: Luminous BlastSecondary powerset: Luminous AuraPool powerset (#1): SpeedPool powerset (#2): LeapingPool powerset (#3): ConcealmentPool powerset (#4): Leaping

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Powers taken:

Level 1: Gleaming Bolt
A: Invention: Accuracy

Level 1: Incandescence
A: Aegis: Psionic/Status Resistance31: Steadfast Protection: Resistance/+Def 3%31: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance

Level 2: Gleaming Blast
A: Invention: Accuracy

Level 4: Bright Nova
A: Invention: Endurance Modification

Level 6: Essence Boost
A: Panacea: Heal/Endurance33: Panacea: Endurance/Recharge33: Panacea: Heal/Recharge34: Panacea: Heal/Endurance/Recharge34: Panacea: Heal

Level 8: Radiant Strike
A: Crushing Impact: Accuracy/Damage34: Crushing Impact: Damage/Endurance36: Crushing Impact: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance36: Crushing Impact: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge36: Crushing Impact: Damage/Endurance/Recharge

Level 10: Inner Light
A: Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control: Chance for Build Up

Level 12: Hasten
A: Invention: Recharge Reduction39: Invention: Recharge Reduction

Level 14: Combat Jumping
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 16: Incandescent Strike
A: Superior Kheldian's Grace: Accuracy/Damage37: Superior Kheldian's Grace: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge37: Superior Kheldian's Grace: Damage/Endurance/Recharge37: Superior Kheldian's Grace: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge39: Superior Kheldian's Grace: Recharge/Form Empowerment

Level 18: Stealth
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 20: White Dwarf
A: Impervium Armor: Resistance/Endurance39: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance

Level 22: Reform Essence
A: Panacea: Heal/Endurance40: Panacea: Endurance/Recharge40: Panacea: Heal/Recharge40: Panacea: Heal/Endurance/Recharge42: Panacea: Heal

Level 24: Photon Seekers
A: Expedient Reinforcement: Accuracy/Recharge42: Expedient Reinforcement: Accuracy/Damage42: Expedient Reinforcement: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge43: Expedient Reinforcement: Endurance/Damage/Recharge

Level 26: Solar Flare
A: Obliteration: Damage43: Obliteration: Accuracy/Recharge45: Obliteration: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge45: Obliteration: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge45: Obliteration: Chance for Smashing Damage50: Obliteration: Damage/Recharge

Level 28: Conserve Energy
A: Invention: Recharge Reduction

Level 32: Light Form
A: Gladiator's Armor: TP Protection +3% Def (All)46: Gladiator's Armor: Recharge/Resist46: Gladiator's Armor: Resistance/Rech/End

Level 35: Dawn Strike
A: Armageddon: Damage43: Armageddon: Chance for Fire Damage47: Armageddon: Damage/Recharge48: Armageddon: Damage/Recharge/Accuracy48: Armageddon: Recharge/Accuracy

Level 38: Infiltration
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 41: Grant Invisibility
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 44: Shining Shield
A: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance

Level 47: Quantum Shield
A: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance

Level 49: Thermal Shield
A: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance


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Inherents:

Level 30: Quantum Maneuvers
A: Shield Wall: +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All)46: Reactive Defenses: Scaling Resist Damage

Level 1: Cosmic Balance


Level 1: Brawl
(Empty)

Level 1: Sprint
(Empty)

Level 2: Rest
(Empty)

Level 1: Swift
(Empty)

Level 1: Hurdle
(Empty)

Level 1: Health
A: Miracle: +Recovery

Level 1: Stamina
A: Performance Shifter: EndMod33: Performance Shifter: Chance for +End

Level 1: Energy Flight
A: Blessing of the Zephyr: Knockback Reduction (4 points)

Level 10: Combat Flight
A: Karma: Knockback Protection

Level 1: Quantum Acceleration


Level 4: Bright Nova Blast
A: Decimation: Accuracy/DamageA: Decimation: Damage/RechargeA: Decimation: Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge5: Decimation: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge5: Decimation: Chance of Build Up

Level 4: Bright Nova Bolt
A: Invention: Accuracy

Level 4: Bright Nova Detonation
A: Positron's Blast: Accuracy/Damage7: Positron's Blast: Damage/Endurance7: Positron's Blast: Damage/Recharge9: Positron's Blast: Damage/Range9: Positron's Blast: Chance of Damage(Energy)11: Achilles' Heel: Chance for Res Debuff

Level 4: Bright Nova Scatter
A: Ragnarok: Damage/Recharge/Accuracy11: Ragnarok: Chance for Knockdown13: Ragnarok: Recharge/Accuracy13: Ragnarok: Damage15: Ragnarok: Damage/Endurance

Level 20: White Dwarf Antagonize
A: Invention: Accuracy

Level 20: White Dwarf Flare
A: Obliteration: DamageA: Obliteration: Accuracy/RechargeA: Obliteration: Damage/RechargeA: Obliteration: Accuracy/Damage/RechargeA: Obliteration: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge48: Obliteration: Chance for Smashing Damage

Level 20: White Dwarf Smite
A: Crushing Impact: Accuracy/DamageA: Crushing Impact: Damage/Endurance21: Crushing Impact: Damage/Recharge21: Crushing Impact: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge23: Crushing Impact: Damage/Endurance/Recharge

Level 20: White Dwarf Step
A: Invention: Range

Level 20: White Dwarf Strike
A: Superior Essence Transfer: Accuracy/Damage23: Superior Essence Transfer: Damage/RechargeTime25: Superior Essence Transfer: Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime25: Superior Essence Transfer: Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime27: Superior Essence Transfer: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime50: Superior Essence Transfer: RechargeTime/Global Heal

Level 20: White Dwarf Sublimation
A: Panacea: Heal/Endurance27: Panacea: Endurance/Recharge29: Panacea: Heal/Recharge29: Panacea: Heal/Endurance/Recharge31: Panacea: Heal


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Incarnates:

Ion Total Core JudgementDegenerative Total Core ConversionPolar Lights Total Core Improved AllyClarion Total Core InvocationAssault Total Radial GraftMusculature Total Core Revamp

 

Edited January 29 by jmj211

[The Trouble]

Want Perma Lightform without Hasten?

 

I put together a derivative “GD Peacebringer” build that I finally feel confidant enough in to share. (Thanks Whitest Light!) There have been some great discussions about a Hasten-less Peacebringers with perma Lightform, but I haven’t seen any actual builds posted. I know there are talented folks out there that just need a jumping-off point to get their own build going, so here we go...

 

A few things to note about my goals and method:

 

1. Lightform permanent without Hasten (this build is a half-second away from that goal*).
2. Every slot went into powers I actually use. No slot mules outside of one-slot-wonder power picks.
3. Fully embrace the spirit of Jack of All Trades.

 

Some cool features:

 

1. With Lightform, all resistance is capped except Psionic at 80% (which will scale up to 85% as you lose some health).
2. AoE focused, but a strong single-target chain is available in Human form.
3. Infiltration + Stealth in Sprint make you almost invisible to everything for those times that you want that.
4. LOTS of wiggle room for different approaches.

 

*The Big Caveat:

 

“A half-second downtime means this isn’t Perma Lightform.”

 

So true.  That split second can really slam you if you’re not careful. Your crash hits, and suddenly all those status effects plopped upon you go off all at once.

 

Flip to Dwarf right before the crash like you did in your 40’s. You can heal up, then drop to human so Lightform fires off immediately (because you have that on auto...right?).

 

If you don’t want to deal with that nonsense, then just Dwarf up at any time during Lightform’s duration. The Force Feedback procs set into both single-target Dwarf attacks pretty much guarantee at least one activation...and just one gets you permanently Lightform-ed.

 

THE BEST OPTION: Make the Kheldian’s Grace enhancements the inferior version, instead of the three slots of Essence Transfer in Bright Nova Blast. You’d sacrifice just 2% of your Psionic resistance, and Lightform would be perma without any additional effort. “Why isn’t the build like this already?” reasonable people will surely wonder. Well, I’m a pedantic weirdo who values seeing that 80% in Psionic resistance more than the value of fire’n’forget Lightform. I’m getting help, promise.

 

**Please note that getting some recharge from your Alpha Incarnate renders all of these compromises moot in 50+ content.**

 

I also sacrificed a chunk of damage potential to get here. I wanted to turn all my melee knockback into knockdown, and because I was also chasing high recharge, there are two full sets of Sudden Acceleration utilized. I’ve never felt weak, though. Chewing through +2/x8 would be trivial for practically any player. Skilled players could very easily take on +4.

 

Room for Customization:

 

The last 4 powers are one-slot flavor powers. You won’t need Glowing Touch, Conserve Energy, Photon Seekers, or Quantum Flight. Pick anything you want. I use Photon Seekers as a PBAoE knockdown to mitigate damage. Quantum Flight is there for when things go really bad. I forget I have it because this build is so survivable… I never got in the habit of leaning on it.

 

If you don’t care about Psionic resistance, then you’ll have so much space to personalize this one. Instead of Shining, Thermal, and Quantum shields, you could go with Boxing, Tough, and Weave. Just a little bit of defense for your Human form will make you beastly. Then you can do yourself a favor and pick up Cross Punch as one of your one-slot flavors. Force Feedback +Recharge was built for this power! Also, not chasing Psionic will allow you to ignore the 6^th slot of most of these sets. Use the slot(s) in a different power (Weave?), or put whatever procs you want to make this build more your own.

 

The exciting customization differences are going to be the things I haven't even thought of.

 

The Build (DataChunk):

 

 

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The Build:

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GDPB - Hero Peacebringer
Build plan made with Mids' Reborn v3.6.6 rev. 3
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• Primary powerset: Luminous Blast
• Secondary powerset: Luminous Aura
• Pool powerset (#1): Leaping
• Pool powerset (#2): Concealment
• Pool powerset (#3): Leadership
• Pool powerset (#4): Fighting
  

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Powers taken:

Level 1: Glinting Eye

• A: Kheldian's Grace: Accuracy/Damage
• 19: Kheldian's Grace: Damage/Recharge
• 21: Kheldian's Grace: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• 21: Kheldian's Grace: Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• 23: Kheldian's Grace: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• 23: Kheldian's Grace: Recharge/Form Empowerment
  

Level 1: Incandescence

• A: Steadfast Protection: Resistance/+Def 3%
• 25: Impervious Skin: Status Resistance/Regeneration
• 25: Aegis: Psionic/Status Resistance
• 27: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance
  

Level 2: Shining Shield

• A: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance
  

Level 4: Bright Nova

• A: Rectified Reticle: Increased Perception
  

Level 6: Essence Boost

• A: Preventive Medicine: Heal
• 31: Preventive Medicine: Heal/Endurance
• 31: Preventive Medicine: Endurance/RechargeTime
• 31: Preventive Medicine: Heal/RechargeTime
• 33: Preventive Medicine: Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance
• 33: Preventive Medicine: Chance for +Absorb
  

Level 8: Radiant Strike

• A: Superior Essence Transfer: Accuracy/Damage
• 33: Superior Essence Transfer: Damage/RechargeTime
• 34: Superior Essence Transfer: Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime
• 34: Invention: Damage Increase
• 36: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback to Knockdown
  

Level 10: Inner Light

• A: Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control: Chance for Build Up
  

Level 12: Thermal Shield

• A: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance
  

Level 14: Quantum Shield

• A: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance
  

Level 16: Incandescent Strike

• A: Hecatomb: Damage
• 37: Hecatomb: Damage/Recharge
• 37: Hecatomb: Damage/Recharge/Accuracy
• 37: Hecatomb: Recharge/Accuracy
• 39: Hecatomb: Damage/Endurance
• 39: Hecatomb: Chance of Damage(Negative)
  

Level 18: Combat Jumping

• A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 20: White Dwarf

• A: Gladiator's Armor: End/Resist
• 39: Gladiator's Armor: Resistance
• 40: Gladiator's Armor: Recharge/Resist
• 40: Gladiator's Armor: Resistance/Rech/End
• 40: Gladiator's Armor: TP Protection +3% Def (All)
• 42: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance
  

Level 22: Solar Flare

• A: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Recharge
• 42: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Damage/Recharge
• 42: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Damage/Endurance
• 43: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Accuracy/Damage
• 43: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Accuracy
• 43: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback to Knockdown
  

Level 24: Reform Essence

• A: Panacea: Heal/Endurance
• 45: Panacea: Endurance/Recharge
• 45: Panacea: Heal/Recharge
• 45: Panacea: Heal/Endurance/Recharge
• 46: Panacea: Heal
  

Level 26: Dawn Strike

• A: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Recharge
• 46: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Damage/Recharge
• 46: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Damage/Endurance
• 47: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Accuracy/Damage
• 47: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback/Accuracy
• 47: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback to Knockdown
  

Level 30: Restore Essence

• A: Invention: Recharge Reduction
  

Level 32: Light Form

• A: Invention: Recharge Reduction
• 34: Invention: Recharge Reduction
• 48: Unbreakable Guard: RechargeTime/Resistance
• 48: Impervium Armor: Resistance/Recharge
• 48: Impervium Armor: Psionic Resistance
  

Level 35: Infiltration

• A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 38: Maneuvers

• A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 41: Glowing Touch

• A: Doctored Wounds: Heal/Recharge
  

Level 44: Conserve Energy

• A: Invention: Recharge Reduction
  

Level 47: Photon Seekers

• A: Sudden Acceleration: Knockback to Knockdown
  

Level 49: Quantum Flight

• A: Invention: Recharge Reduction
  

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Inherents:

Level 28: Quantum Maneuvers

• A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 1: Cosmic Balance

Level 1: Brawl

• (Empty)
  

Level 1: Sprint

• A: Celerity: +Stealth
  

Level 2: Rest

• (Empty)
  

Level 1: Swift

• A: Invention: Flight Speed
  

Level 1: Hurdle

• A: Invention: Jumping
  

Level 1: Health

• A: Miracle: +Recovery
• 27: Numina's Convalesence: +Regeneration/+Recovery
• 29: Panacea: +Hit Points/Endurance
  

Level 1: Stamina

• A: Performance Shifter: EndMod
• 29: Performance Shifter: Chance for +End
  

Level 1: Energy Flight

• A: Blessing of the Zephyr: Knockback Reduction (4 points)
  

Level 10: Combat Flight

• A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• 36: Shield Wall: +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All)
• 36: Reactive Defenses: Scaling Resist Damage
  

Level 1: Quantum Acceleration

Level 4: Bright Nova Blast

• A: Superior Essence Transfer: Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime
• A: Superior Essence Transfer: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime
• A: Superior Essence Transfer: RechargeTime/Global Heal
  

Level 4: Bright Nova Bolt

• A: Devastation: Accuracy/Damage
  

Level 4: Bright Nova Detonation

• A: Positron's Blast: Accuracy/Damage
• 5: Positron's Blast: Damage/Endurance
• 5: Positron's Blast: Damage/Recharge
• 7: Positron's Blast: Damage/Range
• 7: Positron's Blast: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• 9: Positron's Blast: Chance of Damage(Energy)
  

Level 4: Bright Nova Scatter

• A: Ragnarok: Damage
• 9: Ragnarok: Damage/Recharge
• 11: Ragnarok: Damage/Recharge/Accuracy
• 11: Ragnarok: Recharge/Accuracy
• 13: Ragnarok: Damage/Endurance
• 13: Ragnarok: Chance for Knockdown
  

Level 20: White Dwarf Antagonize

• A: Perfect Zinger: Threat/Placate/Range
  

Level 20: White Dwarf Flare

• A: Armageddon: Damage
• A: Armageddon: Damage/Recharge
• A: Armageddon: Damage/Recharge/Accuracy
• A: Armageddon: Recharge/Accuracy
• A: Armageddon: Damage/Endurance
• A: Armageddon: Chance for Fire Damage
  

Level 20: White Dwarf Smite

• A: Force Feedback: Chance for +Recharge
  

Level 20: White Dwarf Step

• A: Winter's Gift: Slow Resistance (20%)
  

Level 20: White Dwarf Strike

• A: Force Feedback: Chance for +Recharge
  

Level 20: White Dwarf Sublimation

• A: Triage: Heal/Recharge
  

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks!

 

This thread convinced me to try Peacebringers. I had a MF-ing Warshade back on Live that would melt groups of baddies like all proper Warshades can, but I’m now finding the Peacebringer to be more fun. I hit Veteran level 50 with them this week. I have other Supers that could use attention, but this one is so much fun that I keep playing them. This thread also inspired me to learn how to best utilize the Auction House just to afford becoming a GD Peacebringer. That’s knowledge that’s let me trick out my entire stable of supers.  I'm so grateful for this community. It's about time I gave something back.

 

I hope this build helps someone!

Edited February 12 by The Trouble
Added readable build in addition to DataChunk

[Whitest Light]

I hopped on today for the first time in...(let's not talk about that!)... and found some interesting changes. I still have Quantum Acceleration also have Quantum Maneuvers? Did it get replaced or something? I'm also enjoying Leadership toggles cycling back on after form switches, though they still sometimes turn off. Are all toggles this way now? 

 

Ran some random missions and can confirm I was having a blast. Still virtually unkillable, Dawn Strike/Photon Seekrs/Solar Flare combo still owns bones, and dropping back to blast fools with Nova still felt good. I wish the single-target damage was higher (I struggled even hurting an AV) but for everything else, I'm still quite happy with my build. 

 

It warms my little Kheldian heart that so many folks have said this old guide convinced them to give PBs a try. We're still pretty rare, though! I had a team yesterday say that I was the only level 50 PB they'd ever seen. A few went so far to say they had never encountered a PB, though plenty of Warshades. I feel like a bit of a unicorn but I hope that's a temporary condition. GD PBs all the way!

Edited February 19 by Whitest Light