i'd be curious to see your build before commenting.
I have a planned Elec/Ice build that will be relatively inexpensive, is far as it lacks the uber expensive purples and PeeVeePees that includes powerboost and hoarfrost.
Saying that, with Issue 19 coming, do remember you can get alot of recharge for your other powers (since alpha slot wont affect domination) or a bit more defence boost going on too. Which may push you closer to achieving softcap-permadom how you want to achieve it...
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Well you see I have been working on my Elec/Ice dom and I have a build currently that gets him up to permadom status and 35% S/L and in the build it includes Power Boost. Now however, after working a bit more I have a second build which uses some purples but also allows him to achieve 45% S/L as well as Perma-Hasten, Perma-Dom Status with some comfort room for permadom. Now, the main question I have, with this new level of protection and the inclusion of Aid Self in my build I am curious if I should do one of three things with my last power slot:
1. Use Power Boost with a recharge IO 2. Use Horafrost with a recharge IO 3. Use Hibernate with a recharge IO 4. A travel power (either SS or SJ) Don't get me wrong, I love using my Power Boost. Its just when I remember to use it, I even have it Key-Binded atm but, like most powers similar to it, I always forget to use it. Should I consider replacing it or do I just need to give it time? |
I would recommend taking a travel power.
With permaDom you don't really need Power Boost. 1 Slotted Hoarfrost isn't that great. 1 slotted Hibernate isn't that bad. However, I think playing without a slottable travel power is not that much fun, so that's my suggestion.
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Electric is a curious case in which Power Boost has a bit more value than usual and Domination has a bit less. First, note that Domination won't affect Static Field and only affects the first target of Synaptic Overload. It's still useful for the mez protection and boosted holds, but it doesn't benefit as much as Mind or Plant, for example. Power Boost, on the other hand, is going to increase the amount of endurance you sap with your Electric Fences and Conductive Aura. Depending on how important sapping is to your playstyle, you might want to pick up Power Boost to make your sapping faster.
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Originally Posted by Wavicle
I would recommend taking a travel power.
With permaDom you don't really need Power Boost. 1 Slotted Hoarfrost isn't that great. 1 slotted Hibernate isn't that bad. However, I think playing without a slottable travel power is not that much fun, so that's my suggestion. |
First of all I want to thank all of you for the advice. I have found that options 2 and 3 were as lack luster as predicted. As for options one and two I found both pro and cons to each.
Option 1: Power Boost
After putting some thought into it and using it a bit more practically I am starting to warm up to it.
Pros:
Power Boosted Aid Self
Power Boosted Sleet
Power Boosted Sapping
Cons:
Having to remember to use it. (Somewhat alleviated with a key bind)
Option 2: Travel Power
Having lived without it this long makes me appreciate it so much more. Even now I am seeing what powers I can drop to keep both. However, if I had to choose I think in the end I will stick with Power Boost. Although I do miss my SS and CJ together. So much win there.
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Well you see I have been working on my Elec/Ice dom and I have a build currently that gets him up to permadom status and 35% S/L and in the build it includes Power Boost. Now however, after working a bit more I have a second build which uses some purples but also allows him to achieve 45% S/L as well as Perma-Hasten, Perma-Dom Status with some comfort room for permadom. Now, the main question I have, with this new level of protection and the inclusion of Aid Self in my build I am curious if I should do one of three things with my last power slot:
1. Use Power Boost with a recharge IO
2. Use Horafrost with a recharge IO
3. Use Hibernate with a recharge IO
4. A travel power (either SS or SJ)
Don't get me wrong, I love using my Power Boost. Its just when I remember to use it, I even have it Key-Binded atm but, like most powers similar to it, I always forget to use it. Should I consider replacing it or do I just need to give it time?
Dreaded Wail hits things freakin' hard.. i like to hit things freakin' hard... so.. id go Wail... SAVE THE WAILS!!!! - Solar_Lunata