Ice Blast/regen

[Display Name]

Hi!  I've been playing CoX for a total of 2.5 (or so) months now!  I played around with a few archetypes, and eventually tried the Sentinel.  So without knowing how many players didn't like /regen, I created one and took her to level 50!

 

The sales pitch in the Regen powers descriptions assured me that I would never have any problems with hits and end, and this seemed to be at least partly true.  I noticed that there were times when enemies were whaling on me and my hits wouldn't budge.  And my end seemed to go forever!  But then there were times when enemies would go through my hits so fast I didn't even realize what was happening until I was on the ground!?  End was never a major problem but it ran out too, occasionally.  Like, when I needed it most.

 

Now that I've reached level 50 I've (finally! ha!) taken an interest in how to put my Sentinel's power sets together.  I haven't even begun to consider Incarnate powers yet but I was wanting the design to be a foundation for the Incarnate powers.

 

And I also need to learn how to use /regen.  I've heard the cons of it but I've also heard that expert Sentinels often prefer it.  I'm not an expert by any means (this is also my first MMO.)  But I plan to become one.

 

Can anyone help?

[Destlin]

 The absorb shield over time toggle is just so amazing, which is why a lot of people like it. The reason you would get trucked while leveling is that in my personal experience regen really benefits from set IO's and if you are elveling without them you are missing out on much needed DEF and RES. You just need to layer survivability to get the most out of it. The endurance issues while leveling sometimes might be because you were getting drained (happens a lot) and that too will pretty much fix itself when slotted. 

 Here is a build I threw together for you to at least look at to get some ideas. I assume it could be better but it is a good starting point. 

Sentinel - Ice Blast - Regeneration.mxd

[Display Name]

Thanks!  Uh...  Did you mind a few questions?

 

1) Why Ice Bolt instead of Ice Blast?

 

2) Why not Frost Breath?

 

3) Why not Bitter Freeze Ray?

 

4) Why Hover?  Not because I don't like it; on the contrary!  I'm glad to have it!  But my friend HATES Hover and puts it down every chance he gets and I just want to rub his nose in it!  Lol!

 

5) Why Boxing?  Edit: Oh, I see you slotted Brawling!  Ok!

 

I found this article about Defense vs Resistance and S/L vs M/R/AoE, and I found it kind of astonishing.  Wouldn't this be more effective?

https://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Defense_Effectiveness
 

 

Edited August 6, 2019 by Display Name

[Destlin]

1. Ice bolt instead of ice blast just for offensive opportunity. If you can fit both sure but It is very tight on space.

 

2. No frost breath because of the space issue as well. And it is a very narrow cone that has a long animation. the AoE should be filled by your blizz and ice storm just fine.

 

3. No bitter freeze ray because it also has a long animation vs damage. Also bitter ice blast does more dps so it takes that place. Dominate will also be used in your rotation so there are just to many ST abilities.(to be fair the real reason is because sunsette said it was better and they do some really good research about sents)

 

4. Hover is hands down the most powerful survivability tool to a sent. No other defense in game can mitigate all melee just by being awesome like hover.

 

5. Brawl and boxing are just mules and are not used.

 

I stopped at 32.9% S/L DEF because it is just 1 purple insp from soft cap. And once again I am no expert at all but this is just what seems good to me.

Edited August 6, 2019 by Destlin

[Display Name]

Thank you so much for your help!

[Display Name]

WOW!  Look what I figured out how to do!!!!!

 

1) Click Import/Export

2) Select "Short Form Export" or "Long Form Export" (it doesn't matter)

3) Check the box that says "Only Export Data Chunk"

 

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Edited August 7, 2019 by Display Name

[schrodingercat]

I'm glad you're having fun and getting to enjoy the game my sister and I grew up loving!!

[Display Name]

Thanks!  It's my first MMO!  Lol!

[Display Name]

Here's a build by @cyvert

 

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