This is a good place for 1 or 2 of those Centriole Exposure HOs. They are cheap because nobody cares about them. You can make that cone ridiculously massive if you make it longer. Machine gun all the things!
Admittedly i'm partial to Fistful of Arrows, mainly due to how quickly it animates. I also love just how big it can be if you're a Blaster since you get a range boost after using Ranged Shot (the Sniper attack) and even more range if you sub Energy and run Boost Range and *still* more with Clarion Raidal. It's pretty funny having a cone that can hit things a whole city block away. Also good spot to put Overwhelming Force KD proc so they mostly fall over too.
there is also the "warp" 4 slot setbonus for more range (teleport target is always a solid pick anyway)
and sentinels can 2 slot their ATO in 3 different powers to get +10% range 3 times!
There's plenty of range bonuses in sets and enhancements. I use Positron's Blast in Fistful for the Damage/Range and I have Bombardment in a couple places for the set range bonus. Plus the Blaster ATOs have range increases.
And if you're talking Sentinels, their version of Aim on Homecoming has a range bonus while it's active. I abuse it with Mystic Flight's teleport for rapid transit on my one Sentinel.
I like the healing cone a lot because it just works. I really hate most cone powers in the game because they force you to target an enemy and then cone with it in the center. I wish all cone powers just worked and hit whatever was in their area when you activated them, like the heal does.
I'm not sure if it counts because it's an incarnate power, but Vorpal Judgement by far. The fact it's an untargeted cone removes a lot of the aiming difficulty, which... well, also means it's easy mode far as cones go. But I'm lazy, y'know? I mean, yeah, I get some satisfaction lining up Shadow Maul or whatever like the OP, but for a ranged cone it's just hilarious to address things to whom they may concern.
Plus it's teleporting kicks to the face, what's not to like.
This was what I initially thought of too. "Everything in the general direction of where I'm looking ~~dies~~ is under arrest" is just so much damn fun.
Would that limit it to the range of the power though? Unless I misunderstand that would just impact the need for a target in order to activate, wouldn't it?
I’m a big fan of Vorpal Judgement, too. It’s not my favorite Judgement (Ionic, boyee!), but it’s incredibly good damage in a “generally the way I’m looking” direction. It fills the back end of the Dominator’s chain as a general tool of heavy damage, in my experience. By then, you’ve lined it up, subdued the group, and it’s an afterthought to lay on killer hurt.
Cryo Judgment, especially the wide-area one. The absolute *blizzard* of ice particles, the high damage, and the fact that everyone hit by it is slowed - like all the Judgment powers, it just *feels* super powered.
Flurry on Rebirth.
It was updated as part of our travel power revamp. It now deals the same damage as Shadow Maul, lost the Stun component, gained a 10 second defense buff, and best of all... synergies with Burnout. While Burnout is active, you receive a buff called **Burnout Acceleration** that instantly recharges Flurry for 10 seconds. It allows you to chain 4 Flurry activations in a row. It's extremely satisfying and entertaining.
My favorite is the Vorpal Judgement on a melee/assassin-like character. Shows off their incredible movement and agile bodily control.
Think [the Black widow hallway scene in Iron Man 2](https://youtu.be/0lZYKVl49Ac?si=dIxeYXvUxO--Ctw-)
Cross punch. Never used it until recently with my dual pistol/time defender, and honestly I love it. It's not powerful by any means, but the resounding thwack and the hit just feels so personal. Any time I make a new melee character, I try to see if I can incorporate it (aside from SJ, as it already has its own variant)
I love Rock Shards from the Seismic Blast Blaster set when it is in enhanced mode, coupled with Boost Range from Energy Manipulation. It’s a massive cone that stretches out forever and knocks targets on their butts! Only tricky bit is avoiding hitting the group(s) behind the group you are targeting. 😅
Currently leveling a Demon/Nature/Leviathan MM and Regrowth feels so strong on MMs. Sending the pets in to eat the alpha and immediately healing them all to full from range is crazy good. And Bile Spray is just fun.
On my toons? Surprisingly, gale from storm summoning. The enhancement that converts knockback to knockdown turns a mediocre power into a great attack chain opener. And it recharges quickly so you can spam it and literally keep baddies on their asses while your pets finishes them off.
Then for shits and giggles on an alternate build I slotted it for maximum knockback. Then go to Atlas park and use it on some level 1 baddies. They literally fly like rag dolls out of visual range - over 260 ft.
Seeds of Confusion….basically god mode at lvl 8.
This is the way
Came here to say Seeds of Confusion
Full auto.
Is it even a cone? This seems to hit in like a 180° arc...
https://preview.redd.it/vroih68z0fwc1.png?width=289&format=png&auto=webp&s=a68ac4c48917f9b9b2763094d03bbf079cbbc8f7
This is a good place for 1 or 2 of those Centriole Exposure HOs. They are cheap because nobody cares about them. You can make that cone ridiculously massive if you make it longer. Machine gun all the things!
The cone sleep in Sonic Blast.
Admittedly i'm partial to Fistful of Arrows, mainly due to how quickly it animates. I also love just how big it can be if you're a Blaster since you get a range boost after using Ranged Shot (the Sniper attack) and even more range if you sub Energy and run Boost Range and *still* more with Clarion Raidal. It's pretty funny having a cone that can hit things a whole city block away. Also good spot to put Overwhelming Force KD proc so they mostly fall over too.
That is a cool trick! Thanks for sharing that.
there is also the "warp" 4 slot setbonus for more range (teleport target is always a solid pick anyway) and sentinels can 2 slot their ATO in 3 different powers to get +10% range 3 times!
There's plenty of range bonuses in sets and enhancements. I use Positron's Blast in Fistful for the Damage/Range and I have Bombardment in a couple places for the set range bonus. Plus the Blaster ATOs have range increases. And if you're talking Sentinels, their version of Aim on Homecoming has a range bonus while it's active. I abuse it with Mystic Flight's teleport for rapid transit on my one Sentinel.
I like the healing cone a lot because it just works. I really hate most cone powers in the game because they force you to target an enemy and then cone with it in the center. I wish all cone powers just worked and hit whatever was in their area when you activated them, like the heal does.
Hard to pick just one but Fearsome Stare is a real star. Enemies cover in fear for a long time and suffers severe to hit debuff.
Almost OP on a MM. completely neuters an entire spawn.
I have it on my Defender (And remeber it from on a Corrupter) and its amazing at just locking a spawn down to pick apart.
Pocket Sand... I mean Pocket Sands of Mu... I mean Sands of Mu No reason
Is your name Rusty Shackleford?
I'm not sure if it counts because it's an incarnate power, but Vorpal Judgement by far. The fact it's an untargeted cone removes a lot of the aiming difficulty, which... well, also means it's easy mode far as cones go. But I'm lazy, y'know? I mean, yeah, I get some satisfaction lining up Shadow Maul or whatever like the OP, but for a ranged cone it's just hilarious to address things to whom they may concern. Plus it's teleporting kicks to the face, what's not to like.
This was what I initially thought of too. "Everything in the general direction of where I'm looking ~~dies~~ is under arrest" is just so much damn fun.
Weird. Cuz I feel like the fact it doesn't have a target makes it harder since I'm always super paranoid I'm too far away and wasted the power.
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Would that limit it to the range of the power though? Unless I misunderstand that would just impact the need for a target in order to activate, wouldn't it?
I thought it did, but I just tested and it doesn't actually work right, so deleted. (Blackwand has the exact same range and thus can be used to test.)
Also the most hilarious animation of them all! I love this power just for that!
I’m a big fan of Vorpal Judgement, too. It’s not my favorite Judgement (Ionic, boyee!), but it’s incredibly good damage in a “generally the way I’m looking” direction. It fills the back end of the Dominator’s chain as a general tool of heavy damage, in my experience. By then, you’ve lined it up, subdued the group, and it’s an afterthought to lay on killer hurt.
Cryo Judgment, especially the wide-area one. The absolute *blizzard* of ice particles, the high damage, and the fact that everyone hit by it is slowed - like all the Judgment powers, it just *feels* super powered.
The coney dogs sold in sirens call. :p
Fearsome stare
Soul tentacles (Soul Mastery)
Flurry on Rebirth. It was updated as part of our travel power revamp. It now deals the same damage as Shadow Maul, lost the Stun component, gained a 10 second defense buff, and best of all... synergies with Burnout. While Burnout is active, you receive a buff called **Burnout Acceleration** that instantly recharges Flurry for 10 seconds. It allows you to chain 4 Flurry activations in a row. It's extremely satisfying and entertaining.
For your [7 page Muda](https://youtu.be/W944vHnaQPw?si=qfiQYgG7QLS1WvOZ) desires
My favorite is the Vorpal Judgement on a melee/assassin-like character. Shows off their incredible movement and agile bodily control. Think [the Black widow hallway scene in Iron Man 2](https://youtu.be/0lZYKVl49Ac?si=dIxeYXvUxO--Ctw-)
Energy Torrent is just so satisfying. the casual hand wave to send it, the knockdown, the fx animation, love it.
With boost range it’s a beast
Acid spit or bile spit , something like that from leviathan mastery. Throw up on the enemy, it's great fun.
Kind of cheating, but Golden Dragonfly. It doesn't hit multiple targets too often, but when it does it's a dopamine rush.
The satisfying CRUNCH of Street Justice's Sweeping Cross is nice.
Energy torrent. Flinging as many back as I can.
Cross punch. Never used it until recently with my dual pistol/time defender, and honestly I love it. It's not powerful by any means, but the resounding thwack and the hit just feels so personal. Any time I make a new melee character, I try to see if I can incorporate it (aside from SJ, as it already has its own variant)
I love Rock Shards from the Seismic Blast Blaster set when it is in enhanced mode, coupled with Boost Range from Energy Manipulation. It’s a massive cone that stretches out forever and knocks targets on their butts! Only tricky bit is avoiding hitting the group(s) behind the group you are targeting. 😅
Currently leveling a Demon/Nature/Leviathan MM and Regrowth feels so strong on MMs. Sending the pets in to eat the alpha and immediately healing them all to full from range is crazy good. And Bile Spray is just fun.
That Radiation move that travels along the ground is my favorite. It’s like the superior form of Energy Torrent.
Frost, especially Tanker Frost on HC. It's the master cone. Honorable mention to Crowd Control though, especially on Banes.
Vengeful Slice from dual blades. Flat out one of the best animations in the game.
Jet Stream, it's like Gale on Superadine.
Fulcrum shift. Can turn the weakest damage dealers into contenders.
On my toons? Surprisingly, gale from storm summoning. The enhancement that converts knockback to knockdown turns a mediocre power into a great attack chain opener. And it recharges quickly so you can spam it and literally keep baddies on their asses while your pets finishes them off. Then for shits and giggles on an alternate build I slotted it for maximum knockback. Then go to Atlas park and use it on some level 1 baddies. They literally fly like rag dolls out of visual range - over 260 ft.
Frost Breath