My experience with the mace beams is that they are pretty bad. I tried them when SoA's first came out and quickly respec'd out of them. Unless they got buffed between then and now they are still probably that way.
The good news is that they look pretty cool and your teammates will notice you a lot more. It could be pretty fun, but you won't be doing a ton of damage.
Looks like you know what you want and how to go for it. Banes are of course much more damaging in melee, and your kill speed will be much lower than if you had melee attacks as well, but as long as you slot poisonous ray well, you should be fine. 
"If I had Force powers, vacuum or not my cape/clothes/hair would always be blowing in the Dramatic Wind." - Tenzhi
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As one of the First to be a Ranged Bane!
Thats right, 1-50 all Ranged Bane baby! When SoAs first came out. I enjoyed it, I really did. Its tough, but you know what, it was fun.
JJ
I delete more 50s, then you'll ever have.
http://www.pandora.com/people/jjdemon
This is my Ranged Bane build
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/
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Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mace Beam -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 1: Wolf Spider Armor -- ResDam-I(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(5), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(7), S'fstPrt-ResKB(46)
Level 2: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(7), S'fstPrt-ResKB(46)
Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(9), DefBuff-I(9)
Level 6: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 8: Mace Beam Volley -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg(15), Posi-Dmg/Rng(23), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(25)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(11), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(11), RedFtn-Def(13), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(13), RedFtn-EndRdx(15)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 16: Poisonous Ray -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(21), EndMod-I(21)
Level 22: Build Up -- AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(50)
Level 24: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 26: Cloaking Device -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RedFtn-Def(27), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(27), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(29), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(29), RedFtn-EndRdx(31)
Level 28: Surveillance -- AnWeak-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(A), AnWeak-DefDeb(37), AnWeak-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(37), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg(37), AnWeak-Acc/DefDeb(39), AnWeak-%ToHit(39)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(A), GSFC-ToHit(33), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(34), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(34), GSFC-Build%(36)
Level 35: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(39), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(40), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets)(42)
Level 41: Mace Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(42), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(43), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 44: Disruptor Blast -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg(45), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(48), Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(48), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(48), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(50), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Combat Training: Offensive -- Acc-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]14.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]8.31% Defense(Smashing)[*]8.31% Defense(Lethal)[*]4.25% Defense(Fire)[*]4.25% Defense(Cold)[*]18.3% Defense(Energy)[*]18.3% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]9.88% Defense(Melee)[*]22.4% Defense(Ranged)[*]5.5% Defense(AoE)[*]32.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]50% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]3% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]17% FlySpeed[*]36.1 HP (3.37%) HitPoints[*]17% JumpHeight[*]17% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Confused) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Held) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 6.9%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Stun) 4.7%[*]MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%[*]15% (0.26 End/sec) Recovery[*]20% (1.07 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]11.6% Resistance(Smashing)[*]11.6% Resistance(Lethal)[*]15.7% Resistance(Fire)[*]15.7% Resistance(Cold)[*]10% Resistance(Energy)[*]11.9% Resistance(Negative)[*]10% Resistance(Toxic)[*]10% Resistance(Psionic)[*]17% RunSpeed[/list]------------
[u]Set Bonuses:[u]
[u]Thunderstrike[u]
(Mace Beam)<ul type="square">[*] 2% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 4% RunSpeed, 4% FlySpeed, 4% JumpSpeed, 4% JumpHeight[*] 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)[/list][u]Steadfast Protection[u]
(Wolf Spider Armor)<ul type="square">[*] 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery[*] 16.1 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3% Defense(All)[*] Knockback Protection (Mag -4)[/list][u]Steadfast Protection[u]
(Bane Spider Armor Upgrade)<ul type="square">[*] Knockback Protection (Mag -4)[/list][u]Positron's Blast[u]
(Mace Beam Volley)<ul type="square">[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Red Fortune[u]
(Tactical Training: Maneuvers)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 1.26% Resistance(Fire,Cold)[*] 2% DamageBuff(All)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)[/list][u]Thunderstrike[u]
(Poisonous Ray)<ul type="square">[*] 2% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 4% RunSpeed, 4% FlySpeed, 4% JumpSpeed, 4% JumpHeight[*] 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)[/list][u]Adjusted Targeting[u]
(Build Up)<ul type="square">[*] 2% DamageBuff(All)[/list][u]Red Fortune[u]
(Cloaking Device)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 1.26% Resistance(Fire,Cold)[*] 2% DamageBuff(All)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)[/list][u]Analyze Weakness[u]
(Surveillance)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] 11% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 1.58% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal)[/list][u]Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control[u]
(Tactical Training: Leadership)<ul type="square">[*] 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed[*] 20.1 HP (1.87%) HitPoints[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.5% DamageBuff(All)[*] 2.5% Defense(Melee), 1.25% Defense(Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Smashing), 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative), 2.5% Defense(AoE), 1.25% Defense(Fire), 1.25% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Expedient Reinforcement[u]
(Call Reinforcements)<ul type="square">[*] Status Resistance 2.5%[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 10% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)[*] 10% Resistance(All)[/list][u]Thunderstrike[u]
(Mace Blast)<ul type="square">[*] 2% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 4% RunSpeed, 4% FlySpeed, 4% JumpSpeed, 4% JumpHeight[*] 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative) (Exceeded 5 Bonus Cap)[/list][u]Positron's Blast[u]
(Disruptor Blast)<ul type="square">[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Enfeebled Operation[u]
(Web Envelope)<ul type="square">[*] 3% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*] 1.88% Resistance(Negative)[*] 2.5% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Melee)[*] 3.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing)[/list]
JJ
I delete more 50s, then you'll ever have.
http://www.pandora.com/people/jjdemon
Noodling around on Mids eventually led to the creation of this monstrosity as the alternate build for my huntsman. I think the original goal was to create a pseudo-mastermind build with the spider pets, but when that didn't pan out I just made a blasty build using the mace.
So, while I'm sure someone out there has tried this before, is anyone able to vouch for it as either completely unworkable or a viable (If non-optimized) build?
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/
[u]Click this DataLink to open the build![u]
Beamspam: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mace Beam -- (A)(3)(9)(15)(23)(25)
Level 1: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade -- (A)
Level 2: Mace Beam Blast -- (A)(3)(9)(15)(23)(25)
Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- (A)(5)(5)
Level 6: Build Up -- (A)(7)(7)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- (A)(19)(46)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- (A)(11)(11)(17)(37)(40)
Level 12: Poisonous Ray -- (A)(13)(13)(17)(34)(37)
Level 14: Super Jump -- (A)
Level 16: Swift -- (A)
Level 18: Health -- (A)(19)
Level 20: Stamina -- (A)(21)(21)
Level 22: Mental Training -- (A)
Level 24: Mace Beam Volley -- (A)(50)(50)(50)
Level 26: Hasten -- (A)(27)(27)
Level 28: Surveillance -- (A)(29)(29)(43)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Leadership -- (A)(31)(31)(31)(36)(37)
Level 32: Shatter -- (A)(33)(33)(33)(34)(34)
Level 35: Placate -- (A)(36)(36)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- (A)(39)(39)(39)(40)(40)
Level 41: Mace Blast -- (A)(42)(42)(42)(43)(43)
Level 44: Disruptor Blast -- (A)(45)(45)(45)(46)(46)
Level 47: Summon Blaster -- (A)(48)(48)(48)
Level 49: Tactical Training: Assault -- (A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- (A)
Level 1: Sprint -- (A)
Level 2: Rest -- (A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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