Updated 2.2 Cyclops Build for PVE cyclops dps pvp
Guide by mathius01 Last update at Jan 14th 2014, 18:17

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Cyclops 2.1 Build




I've always liked Cyke, even before the 2.1 patch. However, now he has improved survivability and damage, greatly improving this hero.

Powers to max:

Ricochet Blast - Your main spam ability, bounces around A LOT!

Concussive Force - Adds a knockdown effect to all of your Optics powers, which can happen quite frequently. Also adds Energy Damage Rating and Projectile evasion chance. Excellent added effects for this Hero.

Sweeping Kick - Hard hitting conal attack with a knockdown effect, that also adds a nice Damage Rating Boost to all of your attacks for 8 sec when used.

Uncanny Focus - Restores Spirit when you're not using a spirit spending power, adds greatly to your Dodge Rating and also Restores Spirit when you Dodge.

Precision Combat - Restores Spirit when you defeat an enemy and gives you a spirit cost reduction to your skills. Also adds a DoT effecct to your attacks.

Defensive Tactician - Gives you and your allies a Dodge Rating bonus.


One-Point Wonders:

Tactical Kick - Excellent utility skill with high base damage and a stun effect.

Combat Roll - Used to avoid damage when needed, but also does good damage itself.

Martial Arts - Defense Rating boost.

Tactical Command - 10% Base Vulnerability and Weaken. Spending additional points here only adds duration to these effects.

Rallying Command - Condition removal and immunity utility skill.

Veteran Command - Nice Damage, Attack and Move speed buff for both you and your allies, that can also be used to revive a fallen ally. I use it mainly to add damage during boss fights. Base 1 point in this is a nice addition, I don't see that it's worth more than the 1 point.

Hotbar Setup:

First, I need to say that I don't use the LMB for ANYTHING. Whether it's because of my current mouse, or my oldschool playstyle, I just find it awkward to use. So here is my key setup. But hopefully this gives you a better over-all view of how I use the build.

LMB - BLANK
A - Combat Roll
S - Veteran Command
D - Sweeping Kick
Q - Tactical Command
E - Maximum Optic Beam
Z - Concussive Force
RMB 1 - Ricochet Blast
RMB 2 - Rallying Command

I changed my function keys from F1-F6 to 1-6, so that I could reach them easier. Since you can have up to 6 skills bound into the RMB slot.


Costume:

The Core is in the build, but I rolled a mixture of Critical Rating and Damage Rating for his Affixes.

Gear:

As far as gear goes, just remember as you're gearing up to focus on items that give you health, health regen, crit, damage or benefit your skills and you'll do fine.

Synergies:

Cable
Colossus
Cyclops
Deadpool
Hulk
Iron Man
Loki
Ms. Marvel
Punisher
Storm

These are the Synergies I currently use / have. Might change as I get more of them that benefit this Hero. For example, when I get Jean Grey to 60, her synergy will be nice to have.

This build has decent survivability and does fantastic damage. Just don't get cocky, roll away when needed! Again, as with all of my builds, this is just my opinion and view on this Hero. I welcome any feedback or suggestions and hope that this build helps others who are looking at playing this hero.

See my other builds here:

Updated 2.1 Spiderman Build for PVE

Updated 2.1 Punisher Build for PVE

Updated 2.1 Cable Build for PVE

Updated 2.1 Deadpool Build for PVE

12/28 - Added a Warning concerning the build overview, made adjustments to reflect changes made by Marvelbase and added Hotbar setup.

1/14 - Updated the build concerning changes made due to patches and over-all experiences with the build.