SnipeFu's Definitive Guide to Energy Blasters V3.0
By
Airhammer,
Posted on: 2004-11-09 13:44 in Player Guides
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm egg nog......
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More nog, hold the egg please. 
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Icky egg....nummy nog...
you know I've never had eggnog. I think the fact that a drink has egg in the name has just turned me off to it. 
What's it taste like anyway?
The Legion of Freedom
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you know I've never had eggnog. I think the fact that a drink has egg in the name has just turned me off to it.
What's it taste like anyway?
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Noggy egg....seriously tho' there are different types. I hated Egg Nog until I found a "Lite" version.
It's a creamy rich drink, then the rum starts kicking in......
.... I'm sorry, what was the question? What day is it? Why am I suddenly playing a regen scrapper? OMG, how much did I drink? 
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It's a creamy rich drink, then the rum starts kicking in......
.... I'm sorry, what was the question? What day is it? Why am I suddenly playing a regen scrapper? OMG, how much did I drink?
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ROTFLMAO!
Hey SnipeFu--We were talking about damage points in another thread and I thought it might be good to post this here. You may want to add the info to your guide. Taken from Ian of Moore's thread.
For the NRG/NRG Blaster, here are the Primary and Secondary Powers in order of overall base damage (Energy Damage + Smashing Damage):
Nova 12.48 (2.77+5.55+4.16) -- Area AoE
Total Focus 9.8 (2.7+7.1) -- Stuns
Sniper Blast 7.6 (5.5+2.1)
Bone Smasher 7.2 (1.66+5.55) -- Not Ranged
Energy Punch 5.3 (2.66+2.77) -- Not Ranged
Power Burst 5.2 (3..1+2.1)
Power Blast 4.5 (2.77+1.77)
Power Bolt 2.7 (2.2+.5)
Energy Torrent 2.6 (1.8+.8) -- Coned AoE
Explosive Blast 2.4 (1.1+1.38) -- Targeted AoE
Power Thrust 2.2 (1.1+1.1) -- Not Ranged
Power Push 1.1 (.55+.55) -- Knockback
Stun 0.6 (.4+.2) -- Stun
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Previously I posted my intended Issue 3 build, after testing the new Force of Nature and factoring Issue 3 playstyle (mission slider) I came up with this build. I will miss Torrent and Explosive Blast for allowing me the varied gameplay of hitting larger groups, and may later respec them back in (and go back to the build I posted previously on page 7 of this thread), but I would like the increased defense, and in setting my mission slider to the max where spawns wont increase in size but will by level (+2) the single-target/defense oriented build I have here should serve me well.
Brawl/Acc
Rest/Recharge
Sprint/Run
Power Bolt/Acc/5 Dam
Power Thrust/Acc
Power Blast/Acc/5 Dam
Build Up/4 recharge (30 sec recycle time)
Swift/Run
Sniper Blast/4 Dam(1)
Power Burst/1Acc/5 Dam
Hasten/6 recharge
Super Speed/Run(2)
Hover/6 Fly Speed
Hurdle/Jump(3)
Stamina/6 Endurance Recovery
Aim/4 recharge (30 sec recycle time)(4)
Stealth/Def
Power Push/Acc
Conserve Power/6 recharge(5)
Power Boost/Recharge
Nova/3 recharge/3 Dam
Bone Smasher/1Acc/4 Dam(6)
Total Focus/1Acc/4 Dam(6)
Personal FF/1 Recharge/2 Defense Buffs(7)
Temp Invulnerability/4 Dam Resistance(8)
Force of Nature/6 Recharge(9)
Boost Range/1 Recharge
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This is very much along the lines of my latest build which I tested on the test server with the free respec. I saw that I would be approaching level 32 soon and that I needed to have things in place to make sure that NOVA works to the best of its aboility. That means SS and Stealth are needed. I tried SS and Stealth and was amazed how I could stand in the face of individuals and not be detected. This is a must for NOVA. AT level 28 I will most likely pick up Power Boost and level 30 Conserve Power or Power Push. I am not consideredint strongly dropping FLy for six slotted hover.. I LOVE flying however but while testing even for 15-20 minutes I saw that I could sneak in.. snipe.. run out, Hover and blast stuff from the air which is my specialty. I also want those same Power Pool powers as well.
The hard things I can do--- The impossible just take a little bit longer.
If numbers are so much more important than a teammate who is fun to play with, forget about the game altogether and go play with a calculator instead. -Claws and Effect-
Pretty much my build there (click below) except I have Torrent instead of Push.
Airhammer--consider getting Conserve Power right before Nova. It comes in REAL handy to start that and then Nova--it will help you get that much needed endurance back right away.
On the other hand, You really don't need Power Boost until right before Total Focus--but then it doubles TF's ability.
So I did:
30-Conserve Power, then
32-Nova, (first available) then
35-Power Boost, then
38-Total Focus (first available)
Thank for the advice Jury, that makes perfect sense since Power Boosts big deal is that it will boost secondary affects like disorient.
The hard things I can do--- The impossible just take a little bit longer.
If numbers are so much more important than a teammate who is fun to play with, forget about the game altogether and go play with a calculator instead. -Claws and Effect-
great, GREAT guide snipe! excellent tactics info + wise slotting suggestions.
People since I hit level 50 last week (yay!) I am ready to make a summary and to add even more info on the guide for version 3.0. I would love to hear any suggestions you may have to make the guide more complete. One thing I'm looking to add is brawl index numbers, synergy with secondaries, and a more in depth strategy section. Anything else you may like to see?
The Legion of Freedom
I would like to say congratulations !!!!!!!!!!! <p> I dont know what else you could add Snipe to this already excellent guide. Possibly I would try and talk about your experience as an NRG blaster to help other. Possibly the different techniques you and others have used..
The hard things I can do--- The impossible just take a little bit longer.
If numbers are so much more important than a teammate who is fun to play with, forget about the game altogether and go play with a calculator instead. -Claws and Effect-
Gratz, Snipe!!
(I can only dream of 50. Oh well, perhaps one day.... 
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Hey SnipeFu congrats on reaching 50. 
BlueWolf
Go SnipeFu! I'm so envious!!!
Well, suffice it to say, this is a GREAT guide already and you wouldn't have to add anything. Nonetheless, here are some ideas off the top of my head (the stuff I'd ask you if we sat down for coffee in Paragon City)...
--Include the damage numbers from my post above.
--Include information on all the Energy secondaries, similar to how you do for the primaries.
--Include when each power is first available.
--Include which powers should "definately" be taken when (ie Stamina at 20, Conserve Power at 30 then Nova at 32, PBoost at 35 then TF at 38)
--Maybe include your own template and alternative templates for various types of gameplay (long range, melee, AoE blaster, single target blaster, etc).
--A brief note about travel powers which serve energy blasters best and why.
--Best strategies for an energy blaster depending on the villain.
I dunno, just brainstorming here. Feel free to take/leave what you want.
Congrats again!
And if you're going to mention blaster secondaries and which ones compliment/balk the energy blaster primary, you may want to mention the related */fire heated (sorry ) discussions.
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People since I hit level 50 last week
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CONGA RATS!!!
(yea i stole it from someone else on my server and usin it every chance I can!)
Oh, one more idea--love to see you continue with the Energy theme and cover the Epic Energy Powers.
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Oh, one more idea--love to see you continue with the Energy theme and cover the Epic Energy Powers.
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I'd have to actually see them and test them to be able to comment. I haven't spent much time on the test server but I'll try.
So far I've got a lot more info in there. Added slotting suggestions for devices blasters, brawl index numbers.....
will be adding a bogger tactics section and secondaries/synergy.
=)
The Legion of Freedom
Rethinking Power Boost...
Pulsewave made a very interesting point iun another thread:
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[PB] is +100% of the BASE disorient duration. If you have enhancements in then it wont be double your current duration.
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Since I ONLY use PB before TF (which I only use in boss situations), why not drop PB altogether and put in a couple Disorient SO's to make up the difference? Yhen I'll free up a slot to get something like PowerPush which I'd use all the time.
Comments?
Just wanted to say hi and see how everyone was doing, I just made 41 tonight so things are looking up. I hope everyone is enjoying Issue 3 and having fun witht their blasters, I know I am.
Oh yeah picked Explosive Blast back up and boy have I missed it. lol.
Im hoping to change a few things when the free respec hits and I'll post my new build for anyone who wants to critique it lol.
Thanks Snipe, MsKnight, and everyone I've failed to mention, all the info you have provided has made things alot easier for me and those in our SG.
Take care folks, happy new year...
As always...
Hey gang!
Happy New Year to you all. I have to say this has been the most helpful thread I've ever read =) It got me excited about my NRG/NRG blaster again and taught me some great tactics.
I'm finally getting to 30 woo hoo! Great thing about my build is that I get all the powers I want (based on my playstyle). But the dilema! What to do at 30?
The Build so far (yes it's built for GASP! Role playing)
Archetype: Blaster
Primary Powers - Ranged : Energy Blast
Secondary Powers - Support : Energy Manipulation
Level 1 (Starting Primary) : Power Blast
Level 1 (Starting Secondary) : Power Thrust
Level 2 : Power Bolt
Level 4 : Build Up
Level 6 : Hasten
Level 8 : Power Burst
Level 10 : Sniper Blast
Level 12 : Aim
Level 14 : Super Speed
Level 16 : Hurdle
Level 18 : Swift
Level 20 : Stamina
Level 22 : Hover
Level 24 : Fly
Level 26 : Stealth
Level 28 : Conserve Power
Now what do you suggest would be the best choices for my upcoming levels? As you can see I get to have them all. But what should come next...hmmm....decisions, decisions...
Does Anyone have any feedback on EPP's yet?
Level 30 : Bone Smasher /Energy Torrent/ Power Push
Level 32 : Nova
Level 35 : Bone Smasher /Energy Torrent/ Power Push
Level 38 : Bone Smasher /Energy Torrent/ Power Push /Total Focus
Level 41 : EPP Personal Force Field
Level 44 : EPP Temp Invuln
Level 47 : EPP Force of Nature
Level 49 : Bone Smasher /Energy Torrent/ Power Push /Total Focus
Thx Guys! See ya on Protector.
Look me up I'm Star Bolt.
Nope, figured any secondary boosts to powers i would do with enhancements , if i want them. I live without it fine now and don't see that changing. If anything, I would like ot have fit in boost range.
I'll test them both out on the test server , just to check out the difference.
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More nog, hold the egg please.