Originally Posted by jadensecura

Wait, really? I can't imagine how you could be getting 10k mission average DPS out of this, especially with no points in Particle Generators, unless maybe it's with a pre-made team all running APB. I mean, with my build (http://www.stoacademy.com/tools/skil...=Secura04_2511) I also get CSV1 most of the time and have GW, 4 tac consoles, 2 Particle Gen consoles, and the Borg and Rom consoles, plus Iso and QFFC, and it's at 4.2k in elite or 4.8k in normal (resistances are lower in normal). You do have a 2% advantage on crit chance, but you're 40% short on damage from the GWs plus probably a lower power level. I guess you gain a fair bit with the turrets (245 vs 87 relative DPS) and the APO provides a 3.5% average DPS boost, plus more from running disruptors, but I still can't imagine it being that much difference.

There are also actually a few things you can improve on in your skill build. Remember that the last 3 points in any of the power skills aren't worth much, so you could probably save enough there to max Particle Generators without sacrificing anything noticeable. You can play around with the PowerCalc (http://sto-forum.perfectworld.com/sh...d.php?t=155777) to see exactly where you want to be.

Originally Posted by lordhavelock

To the OP, that's an interesting Build. I've been considering getting the Vesta, but haven't actually done so yet. (Maybe the next time the ship goes on sale.)

What exactly do you mean you parsed your set up? It has something to do with the Combat Logs, right? I really need to learn how to do that. Heh.

Originally Posted by red01999

I might be missing something here, because a science guy (and a Vesta guy) I am not, but wouldn't it be better to have one of the batteries swapped with a shield battery? Those things can be lifesavers, especially if you get hit with a particularly nasty Target Shields attack or you get nailed with a phaser proc that takes your shields offline. I would imagine this would be particularly important since the Vesta doesn't exactly have a lot in the way of sturdiness without it.

Originally Posted by satanailofhwbg

Honestly, I've no idea how you can get additional DPS with your build. Probably only with a Tac captain.

Originally Posted by satanailofhwbg

I've been thinking of asking you about your char build, and generally, I see that I'm thinking in the right direction for my alt that I'm leveling at the moment (the Threat generation was the point of interest). Still, I'll tweak it here and there, he's gonna get a FAE as soon as he reaches level 50, after that I think I'm going to send him to help in the second fleet.

Honestly, I've no idea how you can get additional DPS with your build. Probably only with a Tac captain.

Originally Posted by satanailofhwbg

You know, that we're 5-6 months off from the elite weapons, right? As far as I know, the ENG section is left for the end.