I have this covered pretty well in my guide, I think. I planned to update for the new powers that were added, but they wouldn't change any of my advice.
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MFing Incarnates At the time of this writing, there are five incarnate slots unlocked. All of the powers you can fill those slots with can be used regardless of shapeshift status. I will cover some of the optimal choices below. Alpha The Alpha slot acts as an enhancement to all of your powers which can partially bypass the limits of enhancement diversification. For most people, the Spiritual branch of this slot will be the optimal choice as it enhances recharge. This makes achieving perma-Eclipse much easier and cheaper on the influence wallet. Later parts of this branch will also boost the power of all your stun and slowing powers, which you have a lot of. Heal will be boosted as well, but that effects far fewer powers. The most notable of those is Black Dwarf Drain. Unfortunately, recharge is subject to diminishing returns. There comes a point where more isn't very beneficial. If you find yourself in this case, then Musculature may be the branch for you. This will boost the damage of all your powers, as well as boosting the damage of other incarnate powers (which will not benefit from Spiritual's recharge). Keep in mind there is a damage cap, and this is subject to it as well. Cardiac is of marginal use because you do not need endurance help and the resistance boost will only benefit two or three powers. Nerve is completely useless. Judgement Choose entirely to taste here, as it really doesn't matter. Pyronic branch can do a twinge more damage. Ion hits the most targets. Void won't compliment your powers with a new damage type, but its debuff is excellent for survival in hairy situations. Lore There are far too many options to cover here, but as with Judgement, it really doesn't matter anyway. If you want damage from your pets, go with the Core line and if you want support, take Radial. Notably the highest damage dealers are Cimerorans (single target) or Warworks (second best single target, but have some nice AoE) and I believe the best support still comes from Seers Radial. All in all, the powers are very well balanced. Interface If you solo, Reactive damage over time all the way. The benefit is that much better than the others. If you team, pick anything else because there is a stacking limit and everyone else will have Reactive. Destiny If you have trouble following my anti-mez tactics or want a safety net, go with Clarion (hell, it's what I picked). Honorable mention goes to Rebirth Radial for the regen synergy with your already high resistance. Another neat pick is Barrier Radial for the ally rez since you can revive yourself. |
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After a fairly long break from the game I've been playing again and brought a new WS up to level 50. I'm working on the build, but I have no experience with incarnate content and feel a little overwhelmed by the options.
I'm playing a tri-form build with an emphasis on recharge and modest S/L def. All I have so far is my alpha slot. Here's what I'm thinking:
Alpha - I have Spiritual Partial Radial Revamp slotted already. Eventually I'd like Core Paragon.
Destiny - I was thinking clarion for mez protection, but maybe also rebirth (for times I'm not swimming in bodies)? Rebirth would benefit from my spiritual alpha as well would it not? I'm thinking this is one spot I want to invest in each and switch depending on whether I'm doing content that needs mez protection beyond just switching to dwarf as needed.
Interface - Reactive radial flawless? Is anything else worth going for?
Judgement - Was thinking Pyronic on the radial side.
Lore - No idea. I was thinking I might like some degree of support from my lore pet, and wondered about cimerorans for the surgeon? Or would something else provide good overall support? I don't know how this interacts with my alpha or other incarnate slots and whether other choices influence this.
Very new to this so any advice you have would be appreciated.
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