Well the next one on my list to skip is Focused Burst. With taking the fire Ancillary you don't need it because you can take Fire blast for a range attack.
"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time"- Chesty Puller US Marine Corps
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I'd skip Quick Strike.|
Originally Posted by Fractured
I'm planning a KM/Shield Scrapper. I'm skipping Confront and Repulsing Torrent. I'd like to drop one more thing from the Primary, so I can get deep enough into the Fire Ancillary for Fireball. I'm taking all of the Secondary and my heart's pretty set on the other pool choices I have in mind. (CJ/Flight/Hasten/Whatever-from-Fighting-that-will-not-be-on-my-bar-anyway/Tough/Weave) Yes I know I could do without travel and yes I know I could benefit from a heal, but I also know what I like
 So, if you could either make a case for what else is skippable, or convince me I don't want Fireball as much as I think I do, I'd appreciate your time. Thanks! |
One of the best DPS strings is (maybe there's better and I don't know it)...
BB - SB - QS - BB - SB - CS - Repeat
Replacing QS with Focused Blast loses a bit of DPS, but is still great dps and allows you to keep the ranged attack (also it was easier on the RCH requirements).
That's what I would do anyways. And then you can keep Fireball for more AOE goodness.
BrandX Future Staff Fighter
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That's interesting.What recharge % does that chain require?
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Originally Posted by BrandX
I'd skip Quick Strike.
One of the best DPS strings is (maybe there's better and I don't know it)... BB - SB - QS - BB - SB - CS - Repeat |
Here is the recharge needed.
Cs: 204%
sb: 195%
bb: 100%
qs: 0%
"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time"- Chesty Puller US Marine Corps
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Originally Posted by Fractured
So, if you could either make a case for what else is skippable, or convince me I don't want Fireball as much as I think I do, I'd appreciate your time. Thanks!
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You don't want fireball. You want ball lightning.
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I hate to be the bringer of bad news... but Willpower sucks!!! you're better off rolling a regen
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^Professional Katana/regen build thread
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*waves hand*
You don't want fireball. You want ball lightning. |
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Since it's a mixed bag so far I'll probably just play around with things through the levels and respec out of whichever I decide to axe in the 40s.
-Fractured: Spines/Regen- "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but I'll get better. You on the other hand will be lying on the sidewalk with big pieces of broken bone jammed through your important parts. Do you really want to start this fight?"
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Something to be said, for having 2 Ranged blasts when running a LGTF. |
Originally Posted by BrokenPrey
Well the next one on my list to skip is Focused Burst. With taking the fire Ancillary you don't need it because you can take Fire blast for a range attack.
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The BrandX Collection
Id keep Focused Strike...its a good attack and it looks cool. It's damage is respectable. Id skip either the t1 or the t2. Personally, I like Quick Strike for it's speed and the knockdown.
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Honestly I don't see the need for 2 Ranged blasts for a Scrapper, even running a LGTF. I also run all Scrapper LGTF and still don't see the need for them. |
Originally Posted by BrandX
Something to be said, for having 2 Ranged blasts when running a LGTF.
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I'll admit, I just don't like the attack at all it has a long cast time, 2 sec , and I just don't like the look of it. It was easy for me to skip and I haven't look back. I can't even think about skipping QS or BB I like them too much.
"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time"- Chesty Puller US Marine Corps
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Oh well then...|
Originally Posted by BrokenPrey
Honestly I don't see the need for 2 Ranged blasts for a Scrapper, even running a LGTF. I also run all Scrapper LGTF and still don't see the need for them.
I'll admit, I just don't like the attack at all it has a long cast time, 2 sec , and I just don't like the look of it. It was easy for me to skip and I haven't look back. I can't even think about skipping QS or BB I like them too much. |
I love the attack
And I love having a ranged attack.
BrandX Future Staff Fighter
The BrandX Collection
My KM has both Focused Strike and Laser Beam Eyes, and enough recharge that he can spam them if for some reason I decide to do so. Which has actually come up a couple of times, once vs Ghost Widow in STF, and on the Apex TF vs Battle Maiden. I ended up just hanging back and spamming FS, LBE, and Blackwand when it was up for extra oomph rather than running into melee. Look ma! I'm a blaster!
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I served from '93-'98, in I MEF G2 and 1st SRIG, home based out of Camp Pendleton. Good times!
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Maybe not on LGTF, but having multiple ranged attacks makes Apex a lot more fun.|
Originally Posted by BrokenPrey
Honestly I don't see the need for 2 Ranged blasts for a Scrapper, even running a LGTF. I also run all Scrapper LGTF and still don't see the need for them.
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And I'm with Brand. I just like having the option.
I'm planning a KM/Shield Scrapper. I'm skipping Confront and Repulsing Torrent. I'd like to drop one more thing from the Primary, so I can get deep enough into the Fire Ancillary for Fireball. I'm taking all of the Secondary and my heart's pretty set on the other pool choices I have in mind. (CJ/Flight/Hasten/Whatever-from-Fighting-that-will-not-be-on-my-bar-anyway/Tough/Weave) Yes I know I could do without travel and yes I know I could benefit from a heal, but I also know what I like
So, if you could either make a case for what else is skippable, or convince me I don't want Fireball as much as I think I do, I'd appreciate your time. Thanks!
-Fractured: Spines/Regen- "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but I'll get better. You on the other hand will be lying on the sidewalk with big pieces of broken bone jammed through your important parts. Do you really want to start this fight?"