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Darth Sion - Inquisitor Guide
Here's a build for you people to criticize, praise, glance over, or whatever you wanna do with it
Let me first start by saying I have not taken this build to Niob yet, currently in early platnium and kicking butt. I hope someone can continue this character into Niob and report some feedback for everyone. No deaths so thats definitely a positive so far. This is an all-around aspect build that can use all three aspects efficiently, allowing for fun gameplay. I've always liked the cool looking mount so I incorporated that into my build as well. This build eventually uses three buffs and fully utilizes all three aspects, with more of a focus on Astute Supremacy and Gruesome Inquisition. So without further ado...Meet Darth Sion, my Spider Ridin' Demon of Death
#1-Skills
#2-Attributes
#3-Combat Arts and Modifications
#4-Combos
#5-Buffs
#1-Skills
Level 2:
Astute Supremacy Lore
- This extra damage and mods from this skill will provide a good base at early levels for our character. It also improves cast speed so we don't have to watch the animation like we're in slow motion here. We take this in the early levels because our main combo- Clustering Maelstrom and Levin Array- needs a little damage boost as the game progresses. Without this skill the AS tree would stay less powerful than we want it to. Boy, do we like power.Level 3:
Dual Wield
- We like dual wielding don't we? 
I've always had dual wielding on a character that could have it, and because the inquisitor is one of the few characters who can pick this skill as a primary skill, we pick this in the early levels too. This will increase our damage output by being able to dual wield TWO weapons and not just ONE. Damage, damage, damage...Level 5:
Nefarious Netherworld Focus
- This will decrease the regen times on our NN skills and will allow us to mod this aspect. The main reason we pick this skill is to have an all around build. I've never been a big fan of this aspect, but it does have some hander debuffers and cool Combat Arts that we can use when we get bored 
Level 8:
Astute Supremacy Focus
- This will decrease the regen times for AS Combat Arts and allow more mod points. We pick this skill because we want to keep doing our amazing combos and being able to spam Levin Array is wicked cool.Level 12:
Concentration
- 2 buffs at the beginning and then 3 at mastery; this will help our build both defensively and offensively.Level 18:
Gruesome Inquisition Focus
- this will decrease GI regen times and add mod points for this aspect. This will also allow us to spam the powerful Combat Arts in this aspect. Because we're dual wielding, some of these Combat Arts even get two hits. The more damage we can dish out, the better.Level 25:
Armor Lore
- This will start on the defensive part of our build. Higher armor class, better armor rating and a decrease in our armor penalty= sweet. This is a very good skill that should be included in every build. It helps so many things that it will be a must for our slightly lacking defensive build.Level 35:
Constitution
- Extra hitpoints can never hurt, and for our Inquisitor they are very welcome. Eventually we will have HP regen in combat.Level 50:
Tactics Lore
- Will add damage output to our GI Combat Arts, weapons, and mods for GI. This will increase the damage we deal with our dual wield weapons, so you know the story by now. More damage=better. After some research, look at the option below.OR
Level 50:
Toughness
- After reading many articles about damage mitigation, especially a very good one by soldats, I think this build could have a suggested change. While questing in the wastelands I was mobbed by those alien looking dudes that look like they came outta AVP. Was riding on my mount, and the mount died, and I survived after popping health pots. Manange to kill them all but this near death experience does not make me happy. Toughness being picked here might provide a better defensive end to the build. If you are all about damage though, go for Tactics.Level 65: FREE SKILL PICK
Optional Skill Pick Level: At level 65 you can take whatever skill you like and what will benefit your personal build the most. I choose riding because I like my mount but you may choose whatever floats your boat. (Or whatever floats your build should I say...)
#2-Attributes
Vitality
- 70%- Our survivability is very important, and this will go very nicely with constitution
Intelligence
- 30%- Just a little bit of points here to boost some of our Combat Arts#3-Combat Arts and Modifications
Callous Execution
bleed->lacerate->judgement- Bleed for the damage over time, lacerate for the decrease in base hitpoint values, and judgement for the critical hits
Ruthless Mutilation
ire->petrify->frenzy- ire for extra damage, petrify for the chance to stun, and frenzy for the double hit
Mortifying Pillory
Disgrace- only modify this to bronze because it is not as helpful as some of our other Combat Arts we need to modify
Frenetic Fervor
For this CA I think all the choices are based on personal playing experience so those can be up to you.
Purifying Chastisement
Mystic->Eradicate->Hallow- Mystic adds magic damage, eradicate increases chance for hits, and hallow increases the damage output. Upon research into the defensive mechanics of the game, I have also realized that inure could be more effective for those who want a little extra safety with their build. So, if you want more offensive go with hallow, for more defensive go with inure.
Levin Array
Disperse->Hesitation->Dynamic- Disperse for the increased angle (tested elongation and seems less effective, though I've heard otherwise), hesitation decreases attack speed, and dynamic increases the chance for crits
Clustering Maelstrom
Gravitation->Vortex->Vortex- Gravitation adds damage, and the two vortex mods increase the range of this CA immensely
Zealous Doppelganger
Incentive->Domination->Companion- Incentive for the increased defense and attack values, domination for the astute supremacy aspect being added to our doppelganger, and companion to make this a buff
Reverse Polarity
Sphere->Counterblow->Evade- Sphere for small Area of Effect damage, counterblow for melee reflection, and evade for increased defense value
Dislodged Spirit
Spite->Deprivation->Stimulate- Spite for increased duration, deprivation to make this a strong debuffer, and stimulate to increase the rest of our CA regen times
Inexorable Subjugation
Effort->fanatic->probation- effort to increase the damage dealt faster, fanatic increases attack values of companions, and probation lengthens the lifespan of the companions
#4-Combos:
Area of Effect Mob Killer-
Clustering Maelstrom
+Levin Array
Debuffer-
Mortifying Pillory
+Dislodged Spirit
Boss Strategy- Debuffer+
Callous Execution
, Callous Execution
, Callous Execution
#5-Buffs
1st- Reverse Polarity- to make the build a bit more defense, and to add melee reflect which will will reflect tons of damage at higher difficulty levels. Also, the sphere upgrade might not seem like much, but it provides a very good passive Area of Effect damage effect.
2nd- Purifying Chatisement OR Soul Reaver- If you like damage go for Purifying Chastisement; If you like more defense and a small bonus to attack go for Soul Reaver
3rd- Zealous Doppelganger- Very weak at lower levels, but put a few runes on him and he'll be a nice asset to our build.
My final thoughts about the build as posted on the wiki.
Final Thoughts- It's been awhile since I first posted this build and have learned a large deal about the game that has helped builds I do in the future. While I feel that this was a very capable build, I feel that the following changes might make for a stronger character. I recommend taking the following skills is your a min/max type of player and want to really squeeze the juice out of this build.
Level 2: Tactics Lore
Level 3: Astute Supermacy Lore
Level 5: Dual wield
Level 8: Astute Supremacy Focus
Level 12: Concentration
Level 18: Armor Lore
Level 25: Gruesome Inquisition Focus
Level 35: Constitution
Level 50: Toughness
Level 65: Nefarious Netherworld Focus
Thanks for reading and enjoy
Edited by gogoblender, 05 December 2010 - 06:23 AM.
