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09-04-2009, 12:27 PM
Planning an Ego Blade build and really need some help - here's what I came up with thus far. I'm a blank slate when it comes to anything outside of Munitions and Gadgets right now.

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Ego Build: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5: Super Ego
Level 13: Super Dexterity

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Dart -- Accelerated Metabolism
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Unnerving Rage, Rank 2
Level 5: Ego Sprites -- Slave Mentality, Rank 2
Level 5: Teleport
Level 8: Focus Of The Untamed Warrior
Level 11: Lightning Reflexes -- Rank 2
Level 14: Masterful Dodge -- Unfettered Strikes, Rank 2
Level 17: Ego Form -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 20: Ego Surge -- Rank 2, Nimble Mind
Level 23: Telekinetic Eruption
Level 26: Ego Blade Breach -- Domineering Will, Rank 2
Level 29: Ego Annihilation -- Mindful Inversion, Rank 2
Level 32: Psionic Healing
Level 35: Ego Storm
Level 35: Acrobatics
Level 38: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki, Rank 2

Talents:
Level 1: Quick Trigger
Level 6: Indomitable
Level 9: Agile
Level 12: Shooter
Level 15: Daredevil
Level 18: Accurate
Level 21: Sniper Training

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 01:15 PM
Shrug if it was me I wouldn't go Ego/Dex for a TK blade toon. I'd go END/CON given how the blade dmg scales with END and how CON helps with some forms etc.

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 01:24 PM
You can't take Ego Sprites at level 5. It is a Tier 1 power in the Telepathy tree, so you will need at least one telepathy power, or 2 non-energy buiding powers.

Also, for the long run, I would suggest an END/EGO build, since apparently Telekinetic blade powers are supposed to be scaling with EGO and not END.

http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?p=930079

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 02:21 PM
Taking EGO really won't do much for you if you're relying primarily on blades, IMHO.

I would go END/CON

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 07:42 PM
The current patch notes have all the ego blade powers changing to scale with Ego instead of endurance. So if you are building a new character you might want to keep that in consideration.

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 08:27 PM
The current patch notes have all the ego blade powers changing to scale with Ego instead of endurance. So if you are building a new character you might want to keep that in consideration.

Where did you read this? That would be really harsh to my build. I rerolled a few times already... hate to have to start this TK character over for a fourth time.

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09-04-2009, 08:57 PM
Leave it to cryptic to not be concerned with making people have to reroll.

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 08:58 PM
Drekkon a few posts above had a link regarding Ego being used for TK blades instead of End. And if this most recent patch is correct, it's already in effect. Very interesting. Now I'll definitely have to rethink my toon's strategy regarding super stats and synergy between abilities.

Archived Post
09-04-2009, 09:48 PM
The current patch notes have all the ego blade powers changing to scale with Ego instead of endurance. So if you are building a new character you might want to keep that in consideration.


LoL,and I bet no respec for this.

Archived Post
09-05-2009, 03:39 PM
Where did you read this? That would be really harsh to my build. I rerolled a few times already... hate to have to start this TK character over for a fourth time.

http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?t=55325

* Telekinesis: Ego Blades: All Ego Blade powers should scale off of the Ego stat now instead of Endurance. All descriptions mentioning that scaling have been updated as well. Also fixed Ego Annihilation and Ego Weaponry to display the correct names while Id Blades are active, so they function like the rest of the Ego Blade attacks.
* Telekinesis: Ego Blade Frenzy: Had it's range set to 7 feet (was 10 feet) as this is the correct range for all melee powers.

Archived Post
09-05-2009, 08:36 PM
I am superstated Ego and Dex and Ego right now. Think i'm close to 30% crit with 99% Severity at my current level.

The damage is very nice. Plus depending on what you use, it's nice to have when Ego Blasting or doing any non-blade attacks. (Think Versatility)

You just have to manage a slightly lower Energy Pool but a tap block fixes that pretty quickly in a real fight so not that big of an issue.

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 02:06 AM
http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?t=55325

* Telekinesis: Ego Blades: All Ego Blade powers should scale off of the Ego stat now instead of Endurance. All descriptions mentioning that scaling have been updated as well. Also fixed Ego Annihilation and Ego Weaponry to display the correct names while Id Blades are active, so they function like the rest of the Ego Blade attacks.
* Telekinesis: Ego Blade Frenzy: Had it's range set to 7 feet (was 10 feet) as this is the correct range for all melee powers.

you have got to be kidding me, if there's no respec for this. all end-build ego blades out there will be forced to either pay 20.000 gold for retcon or reroll a new character

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 05:26 AM
you have got to be kidding me, if there's no respec for this. all end-build ego blades out there will be forced to either pay 20.000 gold for retcon or reroll a new character

I had always thought Blizzard was the worst company due to how many times they've screwed over their playerbase, but cryptic seems bound and determined to one up Blizzard in that department.

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 05:53 AM
to the OP. i noticed several flaws in your build with powers you couldn't pick at the level they open up for selection, also i noticed you have several slotted passives which you don't need. I tinkered with your build and came up with this one. Hopefully it helps some as it gives it a much clearer direection and several tools to increase survival/generate energy/etc/

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: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5:
Level 13:

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Dart -- Incisive Wit, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Rank 2, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 5: Ego Blast -- Mind Opener, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 5: Teleport
Level 8: Telekinetic Shield -- Rank 2
Level 11: Ego Sprites -- Slave Mentality
Level 14: Lightning Reflexes -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 17: Masterful Dodge -- Unfettered Strikes, Rank 2
Level 20: Psionic Healing -- Rank 2
Level 23: Telekinetic Eruption -- Enhanced Form
Level 26: Ego Blade Breach -- Rank 2
Level 29: Ego Annihilation -- Rank 2
Level 32: Ego Storm -- Malevolent Manifestation, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 35: Telepathic Reverberation
Level 35: Acrobatics
Level 38: Sleep -- Worst Nightmares, Rank 2

Talents:
Level 1:
Level 6:
Level 9:
Level 12:
Level 15:
Level 18:
Level 21:

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 09:05 AM
Right, sorry folks but im not normally this nabby, but i guess im too used to the other mmo's lol.
But could someone show me a Ego blade build that they know works well in pve and pvp.
Theres so many different builds on here, i just have no clue which healing powers or defensive would be best for a ego blade build :P they all confuse me!!
soz an thx in advance

Jus realised that maybe you cant cross pve and pvp builds, so just advise on best healing and defence etc :P

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 10:43 AM
Here is my Ego Blade build (which I'm very happy with ATM)

The basic strategy is:
Energy builder during approach
Ego Sprites & Telekinetic Eruption as the opener
Ego Blade combo & Sprites to anything left standing

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Reaper Final: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5: Super Constitution
Level 13: Super Endurance

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Dart -- Incisive Wit
Level 1: Ego Weaponry
Level 5: Telekinetic Shield -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 5: Teleport
Level 8: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 11: Telekinetic Eruption -- Rank 2, Enhanced Form
Level 14: Ego Sprites -- Rank 2, Slave Mentality
Level 17: Ego Blade Breach -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 20: Shadow Form -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 23: Telepathic Reverberation
Level 26: Ego Annihilation -- Rank 2, Mindful Inversion
Level 29: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Rank 2, Resurgent Reiki
Level 32: Lifedrain
Level 35: Dark Transfusion -- Blood Sacrifice
Level 35: Superspeed
Level 38: Ego Surge

Talents:
Level 1: Abyssal
Level 6: Energetic
Level 9: Enduring
Level 12: Boundless Reserves
Level 15: Amazing Stamina
Level 18: Quick Recovery
Level 21: Tireless

When I said I was happy at the moment is because I'm only lvl 21 ATM
I was a bit under powered around lvl 14 (possible because I did'nt switch leveling zones before going to MC)

This is the progression I'm following

1 End Builder Power Kinentic Dart
1 Starter Power Ego Weaponry
1 Talent Point Abyssal
5 Super Stat Super Constitution
5 Power Point Telekinetic Shield
5 Travel Power Teleport
6 Talent Point Energetic
7 Advantage Points (2) Kinentic Dart (Incisive wit)
8 Power Point Ego Blade Frenzy
9 Talent Point Enduring
10 Advantage Points (2) Ego Blade Frenzy (2)
11 Power Point Telekinetic Eruption
12 Talent Point Boundless Reserves
13 Super Stat Super Endurance
14 Power Point Ego Sprites
15 Talent Point Amazing Stamina
16 Advantage Points Ego Sprites (Slave Mentality)
17 Power Point Ego Blade Breach
18 Talent Point Quick Recovery
19 Advantage Points (2) Ego Blade Breach (2)
20 Power Point Shadow Form
21 Talent Point Tireless
21 Advantage Points (2) Telekinetic Eruption (2)

22 Advantage Points (2) Ego Sprites (2)
23 Power Point Ego Surge
24 Advantage Points (2) Ego Blade Breach (3)
25 Advantage Points (2) Ego Blade Frenzy (3)
26 Power Point Ego Annihilation
27 Advantage Points (2) Shadow Form (2)
28 Advantage Points (2) Shadow Form (3)
29 Power Point Bountiful Chi Resurgence
30 Advantage Points (2) Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
31 Advantage Points (2) Bountiful Chi Resurgence (2)
32 Power Point Telepathic Reverberation
33 Advantage Points (2) Telekinetic Eruption (Enhansed Form)
34 Advantage Points (2) Telekinetic Shield (2)
35 Power Point Dark Transfusion
35 Travel Power SuperSpeed
36 Advantage Points (2) Dark Transfusion (Blood Sacrifice)
37 Advantage Points (2) Telekinetic Shield (3)
38 Power Point Lifedrain
39 Advantage Points (2) Ego Annihilation (2)
40 Advantage Points (2) Ego Annihilation (3)

As melee, I can't say anything against a END/CON build with plenty of block modifiers.
To both sides of the L2B debate-- block is a core mechanic of the game.
To the this is not the game I bought. Yes it is. Block is the 2nd or 3rd thing your are shown in the tutorial.

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 10:50 AM
Thanks all for the responses - especially the builds posted, those are gonna help a lot.

So is the final word that now it better to go EGO/DEX?

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09-06-2009, 11:11 AM
Dark Jedi Build

Added the Lightning Arc at the end for flavor, purely optional so it's put at the end of the build.

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Dark Jedi: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5: Super Dexterity
Level 13: Super Ego

Powers:
Level 1: Reaper's Touch -- Accelerated Metabolism (Power Replaced with Laser Longsword)
Level 1: Ego Weaponry -- Rank 2, Rank 3, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 5: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 5: Acrobatics -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 8: Lightning Reflexes -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 11: Telekinesis -- Rank 2
Level 14: Ego Choke
Level 17: Ego Form -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 20: Ego Blade Breach -- Domineering Will, Rank 2
Level 23: Telekinetic Wave
Level 26: Ego Annihilation -- Mindful Inversion, Rank 2
Level 29: Thunderbolt Lunge -- Essence Assault
Level 32: Masterful Dodge
Level 35: Bountiful Chi Resurgence -- Resurgent Reiki, Rank 2
Level 35: Superjump
Level 38: Lightning Arc

Talents:
Level 1: The Hero
Level 6: Martial Training
Level 9: Shooter
Level 12: Field Ops Training
Level 15: Sniper Training
Level 18: Covert Ops Training
Level 21: Acrobat

Archived Post
09-06-2009, 01:13 PM
Granted my build is run in--nuke them all-and pick off the survivors...but

I've found the END/CON build is just too good for survivability

At 21 lvl, I'm at Dex 43 and Ego 57 with just gear.

So, that's 5.7 % crit chance and 52 % crit mod.

I;m not sure how crit chance is calculated, but I look to
be crit'ing on every opener

Archived Post
09-07-2009, 02:44 AM
been thinking on this build for a while after looking at various posts, i thought condemn was a better hold than most of the others. I'm not sure on Aoe moves though what work and what are broken, could someone give me a hand please xD. I'm looking for a kinda mix to be versatile in pve and pvp for damage survivability. thx

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: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5:
Level 13:

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Dart -- Incisive Wit, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Unnerving Rage, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 5: Telekinetic Shield
Level 5: Teleport
Level 8: Regeneration
Level 11: Telekinetic Wave
Level 14: Condemn -- Redemption Denied
Level 17: Shadow Form
Level 20: Ego Choke
Level 23: Ego Annihilation -- Mindful Inversion
Level 26: Ego Blade Breach -- Domineering Will
Level 29: Ego Sprites -- Slave Mentality, Accelerated Metabolism
Level 32: Field Drones
Level 35:
Level 35:
Level 38:

Talents:
Level 1: Matter Manipulator (maybe shooter instead?)
Level 6:
Level 9:
Level 12:
Level 15:
Level 18:
Level 21:

Archived Post
09-07-2009, 08:04 AM
Currently i'm level 26. Here is what I'm using right now.

I'm at about 25% Crit and 117% Crit Severity currently.

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: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5: Super Ego
Level 13: Super Dexterity

Powers:
Level 1: Kinetic Dart -- Incisive Wit
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Accelerated Metabolism, Rank 2
Level 5: Ego Blast
Level 5: Teleport
Level 8: Regeneration
Level 11: Force Shield -- Rank 2, Force Sheath
Level 14: Ego Sprites -- Slave Mentality
Level 17: Condemn
Level 20: Mini Mines -- Rank 2
Level 23: Arcane Vitality -- Impart Freedom
Level 26: Ego Blade Breach -- Rank 2, Rank 3

Currently even without skilled up Ego Blast is critting for 1.5K at times, Condemn gets up to 1k Crits, as well as when I focus on Blades I get more than enough crits to make up for the lower damage due to small endurance. (even slotted most of my gear is dex/ego with end minor)

There really isn't much I can't do right now with this set up. Handle pretty much any quest, villain shot at me. Times where health gets low I can tap block to get the Force Sheath buff and Arcane Vitality myself, use Mines and Condemn for Group battles (throwing in a Frenzy while things are on cooldown, usually it's timed just right where I'm never not attacking) and focusing on Breech and Blade Frezy for Single Target with Sprites for both for added healing.

I'm still thinking of an Offensive passive though, and even with *lower* end I think Shadow Form will be the way to go, but i'm undecided. Gotta figure that one out still. (Wit is more than enough for me to keep ID Blades up so Ego Form would be sort of a waste for me, not to mention I do a lot of non blade attacks and think Shadow would be a better fit.. Thoughts?). I just don't think there's any other offensive passive that boost as many different attacks. I could be wrong though

Archived Post
09-07-2009, 08:30 AM
im basicly in the same standstill as you are. we are both ego/dex SS and both use Wit to proc ID blades, which leaves us with wondering wtf to do, since ego form is pretty much useless and shadow form scaled with end which will be almost imposable to get since we should be gearing for con, I use more melee than you, only ranged i use is my darts and ego wave. i just dont know what to do, get shadowform and just hope its ok even though im not really gearing for end? get ego form and have 100% id blade uptime? or get a defensive passive and say screw it

Archived Post
09-07-2009, 09:02 AM
I'm fairly certain that the optimal TK build is going to end up be the following:

Superstats: End/Ego
Secondary Focus Stats: Dex and Con
Necessary Skills: Shadow Form, Kinetic Darts with Incisive Wit

By secondary focus stats, I mean stats that you're going to want to use gear to upgrade aside from your superstats.

Archived Post
09-07-2009, 01:41 PM
So for the CON/END build, what would be the ideal crafting line to follow? Science?

Archived Post
09-07-2009, 02:54 PM
honestly anyone who says 'im doing well with this build' and one of the powers you have is mini mines, youre not contributing anything to the conversation. you can have mini mines, 13 random powers, and int/per as your super stats and still level easily.

Archived Post
09-08-2009, 06:27 AM
I'm fairly certain that the optimal TK build is going to end up be the following:

Superstats: End/Ego
Secondary Focus Stats: Dex and Con
Necessary Skills: Shadow Form, Kinetic Darts with Incisive Wit

By secondary focus stats, I mean stats that you're going to want to use gear to upgrade aside from your superstats.

It seems to me you'll probably find yourself, in later levels, in one of the following situations:

1. Not critting due to lack of or minimal dex. In this case, you have made dex useless and severly mitigated a benefit of taking Ego as a superstat. An alternative #1, lets call it 1a, is that you did successfully stack dex and ego, did stack con, but really didn't capitalize on End and aren't getting the most out of your superstat. Same deal, dps isn't stellar.
---or---
2. Dead. You stacked dex decently and crit. This synergizes with ego. You compromised a bit on con. You manage many groups fine. However, something goes wrong, or you try a bigger group / harder enemy. Defeated.

My point is that I think 4 stats are going to be hard to balance without being lackluster.

I'm thinking:
Superstats: Con / Ego
Secondary: Dex

I suspect shadow form will still beat out ego form, but I will test / play around a bit before I choose it. The lack of an End focus does hurt shadow form a bit but certainly not by much.

My build would have to compromise on some big power suckers abilities (Ego storm, possibly limit TK eruption) but would greatly increase survivability and ego blade damage over your 4-stat builds.


honestly anyone who says 'im doing well with this build' and one of the powers you have is mini mines, youre not contributing anything to the conversation. you can have mini mines, 13 random powers, and int/per as your super stats and still level easily.

Too true.

Archived Post
12-18-2009, 10:44 PM
Question...

Why do people keep suggsting END for an ego blades build?

I can understand dex to increase crit chance, ego for obvious reasons, and con for HP and defense skills. But, why bother keeping endurance up? Does it do something for TK skills I don't know?

Overall,

is it best to SS dex and ego OR con and ego?

Thanks

Archived Post
12-18-2009, 11:58 PM
check the post dates on old threads. there's your answer.

Archived Post
12-19-2009, 02:02 PM
check the post dates on old threads. there's your answer.

Really? I thought end was still common for TK blade builds. From what I remember, the bonus from ego isn't that great and having all that end allows you to spam some of the attacks.

Are you saying end is no longer considered a good choice for tk blade builds?

Archived Post
12-19-2009, 10:43 PM
Really? I thought end was still common for TK blade builds. From what I remember, the bonus from ego isn't that great and having all that end allows you to spam some of the attacks.

Are you saying end is no longer considered a good choice for tk blade builds?

End is still recommended for TK blade builds if you intend to take an offensive passive.

Thing is, the offensive passive in TK, Ego Form, isn't very good. So instead of Ego Form, a lot of TK players use Shadow Form from the Darkness framework. Shadow Form boosts all paranormal damage. This includes Telepathy and TK attacks...and most TK builds use some stuff from Telepathy as well.

So Shadow Form is generally a better choice than Ego Form. Annnd...Shadow Form's damage boost scales with End. That's mainly why End is supposed to be good for TK blades.

Also, having End as a superstat is good for DPS in general. More End means you can keep the attacks coming.

Archived Post
12-20-2009, 07:04 AM
End is still recommended for TK blade builds if you intend to take an offensive passive.

Thing is, the offensive passive in TK, Ego Form, isn't very good. So instead of Ego Form, a lot of TK players use Shadow Form from the Darkness framework. Shadow Form boosts all paranormal damage. This includes Telepathy and TK attacks...and most TK builds use some stuff from Telepathy as well.

So Shadow Form is generally a better choice than Ego Form. Annnd...Shadow Form's damage boost scales with End. That's mainly why End is supposed to be good for TK blades.

Also, having End as a superstat is good for DPS in general. More End means you can keep the attacks coming.

When I read DoctorWh0's reply I thought it was implying that END was not an option that many people took anymore, or it was old knowledge associated with old posts. That's what confused me.

But getting back to your statement, are you saying if you plan to take a defensive passive that END isn't such a great choice? Seems like most builds include both offensive and defensive like Regen and Shadow Form. So I assumed that END was the preferred choice no matter what passive you picked.

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12-20-2009, 02:18 PM
When I read DoctorWh0's reply I thought it was implying that END was not an option that many people took anymore, or it was old knowledge associated with old posts. That's what confused me.

But getting back to your statement, are you saying if you plan to take a defensive passive that END isn't such a great choice? Seems like most builds include both offensive and defensive like Regen and Shadow Form. So I assumed that END was the preferred choice no matter what passive you picked.

End is good for damage output in general because - as I said - it lets you keep attacking. Keeping up a steady stream of attacks without having to stop and use your energy builder...makes a huge difference.

Now, that said, there are other ways to achieve decent endurance efficiency...without superstatting End. Some folks swear by Int. Others like to use the items that reduce melee power cost.

'course, you can always superstat End and use the melee cost reduction gear. You can't really go wrong with End as a superstat. My own TK Blader is a level 35 Con/End, and I don't make much use of Shadow Form.

The thing is...if there's something else you'd much rather superstat besides End, that's fine too. Some folks do build Dex/Ego superstatted TK bladers, and it can work fine. It definitely has an edge in crit damage.

Personally, I like End as a superstat for a TK blader, even without Shadow Form. But it's not like you NEED to superstat End. Do what works for you.

Archived Post
12-20-2009, 04:07 PM
Personally, I like End as a superstat for a TK blader, even without Shadow Form. But it's not like you NEED to superstat End. Do what works for you.

I've always known there is a huge difference in NEED and in what works. I'm more interested in the different opinions and hearing why a person believes their choices are better than others. Or why a personal choice works for someone. If I don't get that information then it's up to me to test endless options to find what works. I'd much rather learn from what other people have discovered so I can verify it, then implement it myself and get to playing.

In this case, I started with Ego/Con but I've debated End/Con for a while. One part that drives me crazy is trying to pick either Shadow Form or go with a defensive passive like Regen. I could do both but I haven't decided if I want to. Seems like it would be more fun to spend power choices elsewhere.

But back to what started this, it sounds like End/Con is in fact still very active and viable so a person should not discount it as old advice.

Archived Post
11-09-2011, 05:29 AM
Wrong....

Wel one of you got it right.
I've tried alot of these builds, Kinetic Dart, i have found to be useless, even alongside the slotted passives you're all suggesting.
I find that sticking with the blades is the best way to go.
Here's what i've done.

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: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 6: Super Ego
Level 13: Super Constitution

Powers:
Level 1: Ego Blade
Level 1: Ego Blade Frenzy -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 6: Ego Reverberation
Level 6: Teleport -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 8: Sigils Of The Primal Storm
Level 11: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 14: Force Snap
Level 17: Mental Discipline -- Id Blades, Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 20: Unbreakable -- Rank 2
Level 23: Resurgence -- Evanescent Emergence, Rank 2
Level 26: Ego Blade Annihilation
Level 29: Telekinetic Assault -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 32: Ego Sleep -- Rank 2
Level 35: Entangling Mesh -- Sapping Solution, Rank 2
Level 35: Superjump -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 38: Shadow Shroud -- Rank 3, Rank 2

Talents:
Level 1: Matter Manipulator
Level 6: Enduring
Level 9: Indomitable
Level 12: Ascetic
Level 15: Agile
Level 18: Shooter
Level 21: Acrobat

This is more of a tank build, the sigils are there yes, and i know you might think it's stupid.
but imagine you're fighting another tank, this is your advantage.
Those annoying blaster that like to fly around so you can't touch them.
Force pull and entangle, unbreakable is used, well for obvious reasons, combined with resurgeance it works pretty well if can survive for more than 1.5 minutes.
yes, you do need dex, and alot of it.
So try and use your inventory to boost up on dex, crit chance is important, but not more important than con and ego your ego leech will help replace alot of your dex anyway.
Telekenetic assult can be deadly when you've stacked up on the ego leech, Ego blade enhialation will help get you that ego leech. Along with most of the buffs on there.
Shadow Shroud is just the icing on the cake giving you the advantage. While you've got your enemy tangled is the best time to use this, It boosts your attack alot and you'll be cutting off the health points like a knife through water conbined with ego leech.
this for me has been an amazing build and can be good against any other build providing you throw together the right tactics.

Oh and of course, ego sleep. It's there because it can be a lifesaver. If you're a few seconds away from resurgeance cooling down and you're cutting it close this can be used to buy you some time and getting back on your feet so you can start hitting hard while your opponent is suffering the after effects of this attack.
Combined with superspeed you'll be running circles around the distorted opponent ;D (I only found this out with darkspeed ignore the travel powers in my build they're not important)

I hope this helps :)

btw i am not critisizing the other builds guys :P
I just don't like kinetic dart, i tried it, it never worked out for me :') I think it bored me more than anything.
neither did any of the builds without invulnerability :P but i guess that's also because i'm used to tanking in all mmorpg's i've played.

THIS is a custom build, (that's pretty obvious) it can only be made with a gold account (once again)

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11-09-2011, 09:01 AM
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11-10-2011, 03:27 AM
This is thread necromancy as it could be, my dark lord.

The thread is almost two years old and the forum rules say that we shouldn´t reanimate dormant threads that are older than 30 days.

Aha, pure evil :')
I didn't pay attention to the date :P I never really do.
Sorry about that.