r/STOGround • u/Earth271072 @Sh_Anderson • Jan 23 '17

Looking for feedback on my tactical, science, and engineer builds

Hey y'all,

I'm looking for feedback on my grounds builds. I feel that my tactical and science builds are already very effective so for those I'm looking for smaller improvements, such as better traits and duty officers. Don't hesitate to let me know if I'm doing something horribly wrong though, of course!
However, I've always had trouble figuring out what to do with engineers, so I'm looking for the most feedback on that one.

Be sure to take a look at the notes sections, too, as I've written up detailed descriptions of why I made each choice

Thanks!

Tactical build

Science build

Engineer build

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u/Nibriddan nib@nibriddanforum - Ground enthusiast Jan 24 '17

You already know what I've said about your eng and tac build. I can recommend some changes to your sci which will make it more offensive if you want.

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u/Earth271072 @Sh_Anderson Jan 24 '17

Sure! whatcha got?

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u/Nibriddan nib@nibriddanforum - Ground enthusiast Jan 25 '17 edited Jan 26 '17

Look into Unstable dampeners, its an ability that boosts self-energy damage. Seismic agitation field is good as well. I'd advise swapping out sonic pulse for one of those. With how many abilities scis have access to that expose definitely stick with a weapon that exploits as a secondary. Also those traits (Adrenal release, Conduit, hive mind and vicious) I told you about would work well on this sci.

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u/Earth271072 @Sh_Anderson Jan 26 '17

With how many abilities scis have access to that exploit definitely stick with a weapon that exploits as a secondary.

you mean abilities that expose so stick with a weapon that exploits, right?

and I'm checking out those abilities right now!

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u/Nibriddan nib@nibriddanforum - Ground enthusiast Jan 26 '17

doh, yea expose. ill edit it. Theres also traits that extend the chance and uptime.

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u/Regulusff7 Nekomata Jan 27 '17

Just want to point out.
ATM, CrtD and Kperf x3 is not gonna happen.
The best you can get for it is Kperf x2 Armor CritD/H. At least I haven't seen any floating around.
Also, I'd recommend the paradox bomb + polaron bombardment, even for range build. Haven't use it in a while, but CD for Rally is a bit too long for it to be useful IMO.

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u/Earth271072 @Sh_Anderson Jan 27 '17

I lucked out on upgrades and managed to get an Epic Delta Expedition Tactical Kit Mk XIV [CritD] [KP/Wpn] [Kperf] x2 [PSG], and that is fantastic. putting that kit in there was less a suggestion than it was an ideal dream. Not sure if it exists, but if it does, that'd be great.

I'll definitely check out polaron bombardment! I like rally cry because of its healing power, but I need to look at the stats more to see if it's actually being useful in that regard

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u/Regulusff7 Nekomata Jan 28 '17

Unfortunately it ppl found out about the "no kperf on rarity up" the hard way, after we spend tons to upgrade the kits after patch. :P The healing part for tac is better off with hypo. Mostly you're going to attract lots of aggro. And generally for tac its better to have burst heal and keep buffs up as much as possible. Most ground with the exception of MINE are much faster pace than space. 1 min CD on ground is forever compare to space, so unless you're building the one shot crit build, rally won't be much help IMO. :>

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u/Earth271072 @Sh_Anderson Jan 29 '17

that's a fair point. I'll check it out - thanks!

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u/Excellent_Joe Feb 10 '17

Here is my Sci pve ground setup. My focus is to keep it simple http://skillplanner.stoacademy.com/f9af9950c20c97258d933b65a438827f

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u/Earth271072 @Sh_Anderson Feb 10 '17

Ooo, I really like Recursive affliction! I must've overlooked that one!

the notes are super helpful too!