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[MetalDeggial]

Particle Rifle X + Dark Channel + Warp Rounds IV.

Was that so hard?

[capn233]

I prefer the various caster builds with 0 in Ancient Whatever fitness. This is the biotic insurgent.

The strongest is most likely the "biotic soldier" with 3 in DC and 5 in Ancient Whatever.

[megabeast37215]

MetalDeggial wrote...

Particle Rifle X + Dark Channel + Warp Rounds IV.

Was that so hard?

Worst build ever. Perfect example of playing the weapon and not the character... Complete waste of a super interesting character. Extremely uninspired, uncreative, boring, awful build. 

[heybigmoney]

The weapon build is better, but requires high level prothean/collector weapons with lots of warp ammo 4, so not very accessible to most players without decked out manifests. I like 66464 with the csr, which shouldn't be that hard for most to get to X.

[Sailears]

megabeast37215 wrote...

MetalDeggial wrote...

Particle Rifle X + Dark Channel + Warp Rounds IV.

Was that so hard?

Worst build ever. Perfect example of playing the weapon and not the character... Complete waste of a super interesting character. Extremely uninspired, uncreative, boring, awful build. 

The weapons build is more fun than the entire soldier class, so it's worth playing it for that alone.

Still it's easy to build for powers using the csmg, and then on the odd occasion slap on the ppr + warp ammo if you feel like playing that way once in a while. Don't really need the weapon passives.

[Argent Xero]

megabeast37215 wrote...

MetalDeggial wrote...

Particle Rifle X + Dark Channel + Warp Rounds IV.

Was that so hard?

Worst build ever. Perfect example of playing the weapon and not the character... Complete waste of a super interesting character. Extremely uninspired, uncreative, boring, awful build. 

I agree, the Javelin GI is also an awful build.

[Supreme Leech]

heybigmoney wrote...

The weapon build is better, but requires high level prothean/collector weapons with lots of warp ammo 4, so not very accessible to most players without decked out manifests. I like 66464 with the csr, which shouldn't be that hard for most to get to X.

Not really the case...level 10 weapons are way overrated. You can do just fine with a level 4 or 5 particle rifle, it really doesn't need to be at level 10 at all. I never understood this obsession where the weapon absolutely must be at level 10, otherwise it sucks. Never really made sense to me.

[stealth_202]

Skip DS, Arc Pistol + Warp Ammo IV.

[David Diablo]

Thanks for the advice everyone, but as I mentioned, I don't have a maxed manifest yet, so a power focused build is preferable. I'm also with Megabeast in that I think it would be a waste of the collector adept's unique powers to use a pure weapons build on it, though I'll still give it a try at some point. I need to keep things a bit fresh, otherwise I'll get too bored of this game! I'll leave my pure weapons builds for stuff like my destroyer. 

From what I've read, I'll probably go no-fitness or three into fitness, five in SS. I'll probably use the CSMG over the PPR for the extra power from the power mod. Basically, I'm going for the all power build to do as much damage as possible and see where it takes me. I still want to try the venom build though...

Finally, thanks for the heads up about lag, Pint. That's something I have to consider with my crappy connection...

[Supreme Leech]

Curunen wrote...

The weapons build is more fun than the entire soldier class, so it's worth playing it for that alone.

Even though the build is very powerful and tons of fun, I have to disagree with what you said, the soldier class is by far my favourite class, there was a time when I only used to play the soldiers exclusively for quite a long while :happy:.

[Sailears]

XFG-65 wrote...

Curunen wrote...

The weapons build is more fun than the entire soldier class, so it's worth playing it for that alone.

Even though the build is very powerful and tons of fun, I have to disagree with what you said, the soldier class is by far my favourite class, there was a time when I only used to play the soldiers exclusively for quite a long while :happy:.

Ah well, all down to personal taste - other than the turian marksman I could happily ignore the entire class. In fact I did at one stage.

I like playing for space magic, science magic, elemental powers and melee, with the odd weapon that is fun to use by itself.

[heybigmoney]

XFG-65 wrote...

heybigmoney wrote...

The weapon build is better, but requires high level prothean/collector weapons with lots of warp ammo 4, so not very accessible to most players without decked out manifests. I like 66464 with the csr, which shouldn't be that hard for most to get to X.

Not really the case...level 10 weapons are way overrated. You can do just fine with a level 4 or 5 particle rifle, it really doesn't need to be at level 10 at all. I never understood this obsession where the weapon absolutely must be at level 10, otherwise it sucks. Never really made sense to me.

All of the prothean/collector weapons are recharge/mag size based, so the beam weapons the CA specializes in will benefit more from higher lvls than any other weapons in the whole game.

[noob-zero]

For me I used a maxed Dark Sphere and maxed Seekers for maximum barrier. I also used the PPR with reduced weight and ammo capacity (incendiary rounds or drill rounds). I racked alot of points with this character by spamming sphere when possible and burn holes with PPR then fly away from overwhelming clusters when in a pickle. And the recharge really isn't a problem if you keep your swarm on for protection (seeker condom) because the dark sphere is always a slow recharge but the damage makes up for that greatly.

[David Diablo]

noob-zero wrote...

For me I used a maxed Dark Sphere and maxed Seekers for maximum barrier. I also used the PPR with reduced weight and ammo capacity (incendiary rounds or drill rounds). I racked alot of points with this character by spamming sphere when possible and burn holes with PPR then fly away from overwhelming clusters when in a pickle. And the recharge really isn't a problem if you keep your swarm on for protection (seeker condom) because the dark sphere is always a slow recharge but the damage makes up for that greatly.

I can see your sig... I'll end my own threads, thank you very much! 

Thanks for your entertaining contribution... (read in brackets)

[cheflindsay]

I love my prothean. Here is my personal favorite awakened collector build.
If it helps you understand my character is like a glass cannon. A very powerful vengeful ancient with a broken heart. A warrior who has contemplated suicide, but instead fights quietly from hard cover and melts boss units in seconds.

narida.pytalhost.com/me3/classes/#Adept/AwakenedCollector/LALOK/ParticleRifle10AD5AF5//AssaultRifleRailAmp3/CyclonicModulator4/Multicapacitor5/


When I play this character it is always with a team that has proven to gel well and work together.

Keep in mind how squishy they can be and play from midrange.

Hard cover is key.  I only go into ascension stance when I know someone has my six.

I like to go with incendiary rounds 4 if I am the only biotic.
If I am running with biotic caster buddies it's warp ammo or GTFO.

Modifié par cheflindsay, 07 décembre 2013 - 10:56 .

[hong]

ArgentN7 wrote...

megabeast37215 wrote...

MetalDeggial wrote...

Particle Rifle X + Dark Channel + Warp Rounds IV.

Was that so hard?

Worst build ever. Perfect example of playing the weapon and not the character... Complete waste of a super interesting character. Extremely uninspired, uncreative, boring, awful build. 

I agree, the Javelin GI is also an awful build.

But you're playing an SS-less Shadow? :innocent:

Modifié par hong, 07 décembre 2013 - 11:02 .

[Argent Xero]

hong wrote...

ArgentN7 wrote...

megabeast37215 wrote...

MetalDeggial wrote...

Particle Rifle X + Dark Channel + Warp Rounds IV.

Was that so hard?

Worst build ever. Perfect example of playing the weapon and not the character... Complete waste of a super interesting character. Extremely uninspired, uncreative, boring, awful build. 

I agree, the Javelin GI is also an awful build.

But you're playing an SS-less Shadow? 

Shadow Strike is just awful.

Modifié par ArgentN7, 07 décembre 2013 - 11:35 .

[David Diablo]

Thanks Lindsay. I actually have improved a fair bit with the AC since I made this thread, so a big thanks to everyone who contributed. : )
Also Argent, Akire is not impressed that you think shadow strike is awful. She thinks it's brilliant!

[Tyrant112580]

David Diablo wrote...

Thanks Lindsay. I actually have improved a fair bit with the AC since I made this thread, so a big thanks to everyone who contributed. : )
Also Argent, Akire is not impressed that you think shadow strike is awful. She thinks it's brilliant!

lolol, agreed shadow strike is a great power you just have to be über tactical with it, as with the Shadow in general. she is one of the toughest kits to master let alone play well.  

[DHKany]

3/6/6/6/5 with CSMG and weapons build.
Spec seekers for full DR and Dark channel with AAB. CSMG with Warp IV and you should be good to go.
Cast Dark Sphere, dark channel something as well, proceed to melt everything glowing with green space aids.

[Kate Upton]

[valium]

http://kalence.drupa...!34X55384!A69E3

 

this is what I roll

 

dont use swarmers to detonate, just for DR

cast dark sphere at a crowd, cast dark channeling on something, detonate sphere, clean up with warp ammo

[Oni Changas]

From my Venom thread:

2.9 Awakened Collector

Dark Sphere: 4b, 5b, 6a
Seeker Swarm: 4b, 5a
Dark Channel: 3 ranks
Vengeful Ancient: 4b, 5a,6a
Ancient Warrior: 4a, 5a, 6a

Venom: ULM / High-Caliber Barrel
Gear: Geth Scanner, Shotgun Amp, Warp Rounds or Incendiary, Power Amplifier

A.K.A. The Big Blipper. This build makes full use of the Ascension Stance and the power bonusses that come with it. Your main source of damage will be your Dark Sphere and your gun, BE's are just a side effect mostly triggered by your teammates. Before every wave, activate your Ascension Stance. It'll last for roughly 5 Dark Spheres. Reactivate after the glow wears off. Try to find a corner to cover you when doing so and keep in mind that you can cancel the animation halway through by dodging as soon as you see the Swarms appearing around you. Keep your Venom charged all the time. Dark Channel gives you some extra DoT and another, albeit comparatively weak, primer for your teammates.
The optimal pattern for your attacks after hitting Ascension Stance: Cast a Dark Sphere (keep in mind that it sticks to solid objects), throw out a Dark Channel for good measure, double tap your Venom into the Sphere & then detonate the Sphere. Double tap enemies in between cooldowns. If stuff gets close or you want to finish something off, consider throwing a Seeker Swarm. Keep in mind that you should reactivate those as soon as possible to keep that DR to dampen the increased damage taken from Ascension Stance.
The explosion from your Dark Sphere will do massive spike damage in a tight area, it'll probably take a while to get a good feeling for when to detonate to hit specific targets, but once you have it down, the results will be quite ridiculous. You'll rely on your gun for a good amount of the time too, so make that stagger work for you to keep you alive in between cooldowns.
Not stratopproved, but still pretty devastating.

Same build, skip Geth noobcrutch. Grab CSMG and Expert Package. Always go Warp ammo III or IV.

 

Keep swarmers up whenever possible, send out DS, throw Swarm, cast DC, throw Swarm, detonate DS. Shoot anything still standing. True Biotic God Collectorthean is a boss killer and spawn controller. Dark Sphere is your best friend.

[Oni Changas]

Shadow Strike is just awful.

 

I wanted to post Willy Wonka but the pics were too big.