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Need help with choosing powers...
brihtwulf
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Hey everyone,
I've decided to get back into City of Heroes. I haven't played the game in YEARS since just after it came out. So, I have little recollection of the archetypes and powers and I need some help figuring out what I might want to create. So far I've toyed around with a few low-level characters during my trial, but there are so many combinations I just can't get to them all...
So, does anyone either know of a site where I can get a rundown of what all the powers do and what kind of playstyle they work for, or can someone give a brief rundown? I suppose it wouldn't be brief really, as there are all the primary and secondary powers for the characters. So far the general archetypes I've liked the most are scrapper and blaster for heroes. I haven't spent enough time as a Villain, but I do like the Brutes so far. Masterminds seem very intrigueing. But again, even for scrapper alone there are something like 7-8 primary and 6 or so secondary power types to choose from! I love that, but I need some help narrowing it down.
It seems like Fire adds DoT, Ice slows, and Energy gives knockdown. But I don't know much of the others and how effective they are in game as well... Anyway, help or a nudge in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
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paragonwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page
Paragon wiki has everything CoX
www.fusionforce.us/mids.asp
mids will let you go through an entire build, power picks and enh choices, and give you the numbers to help you figure out to get the most out of your build.
Ok, here are a few of the combinations I think I'd like to try. If anyone has an opinion, feel free to share...
Science Mastermind - Robots/Traps
Mutation Blaster - Fire/Fire
Science Blaster - Assault Rifle/Devices
Magic Scrapper - Dark/Dark
...Those seemed like they would be both fun and useful, but then again I haven't played long enough to know.
Hiya
Welcome back to COX if you want to make a scrapper try these combos
Spines/Fire great damage output against mobs
Broadsword/Invul or Will best damage scrap there is if you want to pvp this is the build for you great solo attacks
As far as blasters go try these
Fire/Ice very good combo
Assault/Devices great fun
My favorite tank is a Invul/Fire great def and good damage. Wills are very good as well try a Will/SS
Controllers
Fire/Kinetics Fire/Sonic, Earth/Storm anything fire is fun Ill /rad and Ice/rad are a good combo as well
Defenders I have a Forcefield/Arrow that is much fun plus a Sonic/Rad is a great Av killer teams would luv ya
So go and get Mids it will help you make a good choice
Hope this helps you Enjoy your visit to Paragon City
Tig
http://www.xfire.com/profile/tigur/
I have a dark/dark scrapper. It was okay. Dark Aura has a huge endurance drain, so if you go this route, stay stocked up on blue inspirations.
Haven't tried the others, so can't help there.
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The less you expect, the more you'll be surprised. Hopefully, pleasantly so.
I'm actually coming back as I'm typing this (downloading the client now) and here's what I usually do. I usually do what I think would be coolest or make me look the most badass by the time I'm max level. And even as I do that, I'm still making really good builds. I somehow always pick what most people want in a group and usually never have to ask to get in a group because people are usually asking me. It's pretty nice, but I'm guessing as I come back I won't be as far along as I would hope and it won't be the same, but here's to hoping.
I tried out quite a few combinations, and there are a few I really like so far:
Gravity/Kinetics Controller - It makes me think of Jedi force powers.
Broadsword/Shield Scrapper - Went the technology route, and he looks really cool.
Dark Melee/Shield Scrapper - Also looks really cool. Went with a magical demonic sort of look.
I also have to say that I like the Mission Architect system. There are some cool missions, and it's a fun break from the regular contact missions. I'll have to try my hand at making one soon.