Ms. Marvel Tanky Photonics Build dps leveling ms marvel pve pvp
Guide by LadyAlisande Last update at Mar 20th 2014, 18:21

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I want to play Carol basically as a tank character in that she'll really be able to take a hit. However, since I don't particularly enjoy melee combat, I also want her to rely on ranged attacks. So aside from passives, I'm basically ignoring Brawling and Avionics, and really focusing on Photonics.

Unfortunately, maxing out her four passives in order to create tankiness doesn't leave a lot of points to invest in offense, but I'm okay with just relying on a couple of key attacks with a few low-pointers thrown in for variety and non-attack benefits.


HOT KEY BREAKDOWN:
If you're right-handed, you can reverse this order. :)

Left mouse - Mighty Punch.
I often forget to hit my mouse button as an attack, except if I attack accidentally when intending to move or pick up an item. Because that happens with some frequency, I need an attack in this slot that doesn't cost (*waste) any spirit, even if it's not the most effective attack. And if I punch something when I'm intending to move or pick up an item, it's at least not counter to my intended purpose (e.g. I didn't waste much time or move farther away from the item I wanted to pick up).

A - Photonic Wave.
Primary ranged attack; A is the first button I press when enemies approach. Although other ranged attacks may do more damage per hit, this one is available even at lower levels and costs less spirit to use, so I can hit it repeatedly. Need max points here.

W - Flying Lunge.
Movement ability that buffs attack and movement speed, thanks to points in Flight of the Warbird passive. The damage is fair even with only one point here, but the primary reasons I'll hit S are to move really fast and to buff my speed.

E - Photonic Blast.
I know it's a weak-ish attack, but it seems to be the strongest ranged option that costs no spirit. So this is my "hit rapidly while recharging spirit" button. I will use this attack a lot, so good to max points here.

R - Cruising Altitude.
One point, for the occasional flight.

F - Radiant Cascade.
Decent ranged/area attack that has photonic energy regen and defense benefits. 25 second cooldown, so good for just hitting once in a while.

G - Stellar Flare.
Powerful ranged/area attack. This is where I keep my pinky finger. Good for clearing "trash" (swarms of low-health baddies, e.g. bugs or Maggia thugs).

H - Medkit.
Because dying sucks.

Z - Binary Overdrive.
Ultimate attack with 10 minute cooldown; primarily for boss fights.

Right mouse - Crashdown Strike.
Has an 8-second cool-down, so good for boss fights.