[Powers] Leech build, critique

[Jerander]

Based on this thread and the discussion here, here is a build for Leech with Area Effect:

Leech (Accelerated Healing, +25%; Area Effect 1, 2-yds, +50%; Cosmic, No die roll required, +100%; Emanation, -20%; Independent, +70%; Malediction, +100%; Only Heals ER (Magic), -20%; PM: Magical, -10%; Selective Area, +20%; Steal ER (Magic), -25%) [97.5] for first level, [15.6/level] thereafter.

If I did this correctly, this ability will drain 1-ER from each target in a 2-yd radius with no die roll required (though the target still gets their resistance roll) and recharges the possessor's ER with the points drained.

How does this look?

Thanks,
Jerander.

[Yami Fowl]

I don't think "Cosmic: No Die Required" works for anything such as Malediction, in other words, quick-contest...

But then again, I am not 100% sure...

[Jerander]

Originally Posted by Yami Fowl

I don't think "Cosmic: No Die Required" works for anything such as Malediction, in other words, quick-contest...

But then again, I am not 100% sure...

It does. I believe explained in Psionic Powers...

EDIT: Dang, I'm not finding it, though...Anyone help me out?

Thanks,
Jerander.

[naloth]

I would use Aura rather than an Independent.

Cosmic: NDDR isn't supposed to apply to resisted abilities but it's been more or less ok'ed for presuming a zero margin of success. That does mean any successful resistance roll would avoid the effect.

[Jerander]

Originally Posted by Jerander

Based on this post and the discussion here, here is a build for Leech with Area Effect:

Leech (Accelerated Healing, +25%; Area Effect 1, 2-yds, +50%; Cosmic, No die roll required, +100%; Emanation, -20%; Independent, +70%; Malediction, +100%; Only Heals ER (Magic), -20%; PM: Magical, -10%; Steal ER (Magic), -25%) [92.5] for first level, [14.8/level] thereafter.

If I did this correctly, this ability will drain 1-ER from each target in a 2-yd radius with no die roll required (though the target still gets their resistance roll) and recharges the possessor's ER with the points drained.

How does this look?

Thanks,
Jerander.

Leech says in its description that it can only affect one target at a time. Do I need a "Cosmic, can affect more than one target, +50%" in there?

Thank you,
Jerander.

[Sunrunners_Fire]

Originally Posted by Jerander

Leech (Accelerated Healing, +25%; Area Effect 1, 2-yds, +50%; Cosmic, No die roll required, +100%; Emanation, -20%; Independent, +70%; Malediction, +100%; Only Heals ER (Magic), -20%; PM: Magical, -10%; Steal ER (Magic), -25%) [92.5] for first level, [14.8/level] thereafter.

How does this look?

Leech (Malediction) requires you to take (Ranged, +40%) first.

(Cosmic, No Roll Required) isn't usable on quick contests it only handles pass/fail success tests. You can go with (Cosmic, No Quick Contest, +300%) (Not RAW, compare to other defense breakers (Irresistible Attack, +300%) and (No Active Defense Allowed, +300%)), stack Accurate (+5% per +1) or stack Extra Will (Only for Purposes of Specific Power, -80%) (Not RAW, but reasonable).

(Independent) should be the +40% version, not the +70% version, as neither Leech nor Malediction include penalties for simultaneous use.

Everything else looks fine.

[Sunrunners_Fire]

Originally Posted by Jerander

Leech says in its description that it can only affect one target at a time. Do I need a "Cosmic, can affect more than one target, +50%" in there?

Area Effect (hits everyone in area) coves that.

[NineDaysDead]

Originally Posted by Jerander

It does. I believe explained in Psionic Powers...

EDIT: Dang, I'm not finding it, though...Anyone help me out?

Psionic Campaigns page 26

The Cosmic (No die roll required) enhancement (Powers, p. 101) covers this; for simplicity, it can be bundled into the Psionic power modifier, raising it from -10% to +90%.
Even resisted abilities may have this version of Cosmic. However, when using them, the psi must still roll against the controlling attribute (or skill) to determine his margin of success for the Quick Contest. If he fails the roll, the ability still works, but treat his margin of success as 0.

[Sunrunners_Fire]

Originally Posted by NineDaysDead

Psionic Campaigns page 26

Wee. Some of my builds just got cheaper. *grins*

[NineDaysDead]

Originally Posted by Sunrunners_Fire

Wee. Some of my builds just got cheaper. *grins*

How so? It doesn't look that effective on resisted abilities.