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  1. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

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    Maybe
  2. _Pine_
    Hey that looks a lot like the build I showed you
  3. _Pine_
    Can you post the Data Chunk as well as the Data Link. While the Data Link is convenient, sometimes it messes up and doesn't work.
  4. _Pine_
    Your right tek, my bad.

    I have both a desktop and a laptop, both have Mids. On my desktop, I have 'Use Arcana Time checked in the settings" but I just updated Mids on my laptop, and forgot to check that checkbox. Calculating with Arcanatime comes tooo.... (Smite = 1.188, Siphon Life = 2.112 == 1.188*2+2.112 = 4.488 seconds.
  5. _Pine_
    Smite -> Siphon Life -> Smite -> Midnight Grasp. As for recharge, get Midnight Grasp to recharge in 3.87 (Smite Activation * 2 + Siphon Life Activation) and you should have enough recharge for the other two. Put your purple melee set + a proc in Smite, more chances to proc than the other attacks.

    Epic pool blasts will only slow down your DPS for a scrapper (no gloom, sadly).
  6. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

    POST-ACTION

    Were we helpful at all OP? Or did we just hi-jack your thread?

    Any more questions?
  7. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

    POST-ACTION

    You are correct, Dechs. Does not change my opinion however. I feel the -To Hit is more helpful than the mag 2 stun. The mag 2 stun does not effect bosses or LTs, the -To Hit does. Endurance Consumption be damned, in my opinion, Cloak of Fear does a better job at mitigation than OG.

    If I wasn't going to slot OG, whats the point of getting it? It only effects minions unless you've got something else that can stack stuns.

    This, of course, is all my opinion, and I don't fault any one for taking OG.

    Edit:

    This is encroaching on an often argued point. OG, CoF, or Both has been argued to death in the past. It just shows there are two sides of the picture, and people choose one over the other. It's good to have both positions out in the open however.
  8. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

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    True. I figured if you are going to do a Spines/DA scrapper, you are focusing on AoE damage, so I tried to slot up AoEs more than ST. I agree, it's not a perfect build, but if you want softcapped defense, there it is.
  9. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

    POST-ACTION

    I like Cloak of Fear better than OG. Just a preferance, but it did get me a good chunk of Smashing Lethal Defense.
  10. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

    POST-ACTION

    The Ragnarok can be easily switched out for the Posi set.
  11. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

    POST-ACTION

    It's just a matter of time, similar to cancer
  12. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

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    :/ I didn't think the build was TOO expensive. I do however buy pretty much everything now-a-days with A-Merits though, so I really don't know prices well.
  13. _Pine_

    Spines/Dark advice

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    Just decided to throw my hat in the ring, so I fiddled around in Mid's to see what I could do. I was pleasantly surprised. What do yall think (Especially Dechs, the DA master, no offense Desmodos (sp?))

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.94
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Spines
    Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Lunge -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 1: Dark Embrace -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(9), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(9), GA-3defTpProc(15)
    Level 2: Spine Burst -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Dmg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 4: Murky Cloud -- RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(40), RctvArm-ResDam(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 6: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(13)
    Level 8: Impale -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(43), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(11), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(17), Erad-Acc/Rchg(19), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Theft-+End%(23)
    Level 18: Quills -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(40), Erad-Dmg(42), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
    Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(21)
    Level 22: Death Shroud -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(25), Erad-Dmg(25), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(27)
    Level 24: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 26: Ripper -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(29), Erad-Dmg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 28: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(36), RctvArm-ResDam(37), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31)
    Level 32: Throw Spines -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 35: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 38: Acrobatics -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(45), P'Shift-EndMod(45)
    Level 47: Cloak of Fear -- SipInsght-ToHitDeb(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(48), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg(48), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Soul Transfer -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(5)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(3), P'Shift-EndMod(3)



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  14. _Pine_
    Slot placement levels don't matter when Exemplared.
  15. _Pine_
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ninja_Zero View Post
    I've also got an dusty Ice/SS tank that I used to use for zone PvP. He needs a respec and some of the info you guys gave is great but my question would be is this build still viable in PvP?
    No. Defense is about as good as a dead blaster in PvP.
  16. _Pine_
    I wonder how often developers cringe when they see "We already have X for Y, so it is easy to put X in Z"
  17. _Pine_
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GhostMaster View Post
    Castle is a prime example of a dishonest person. He lies a lot. When shields was about to be released live from test, I doubt he said, "Well shield charge is way overpowered but we are going to release it anyway so people can see how cool it is then we will cut its throat later"
    It works the way it was designed to and Castle knew how it worked then when they fully tested it.
    From what I remember, Shield Charge damage calc went like this.

    Random NCSoft Intern: "Hey Floyd, should I make the AT attributes effect the damage of Shield Charge."

    Castle: "But of course, silly intern."

    Intern: "OK Mr. Grub."
    The Intern then went, copied the Scrapper Damage scaler, and put it in for Shield Charge, for all ATs.
  18. _Pine_
    Ah ok. Thought I missed something
  19. _Pine_
    One question I have is does the taunt in AAO offset the fear given by the Fire DoT?
  20. _Pine_
    Firstly, be sure to get Mid's Hero Builder.

    Nextly, your APP will be your best choice for getting defense. As a corr, your best bet is Mace Mastery -> Scorpion Shield. It will give you a great place to bounce off of. However, you prolly want defense now, at level 28. Grab Combat Jumping, Tough, Weave, Maneuvers. Pop a Steadfast Protection +3% Defense to All in Tough (not that cheap, but easy enough to get with merits.) that should net you some defense, stacked with Shadow Fall from Dark Miasma.
  21. _Pine_
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Amy_Amp View Post
    If ranged attacks include epics, then that opens things up. If not, then you are really looking at Claws, or DB. If PBAoE can come from the secondary, then that also opens up options.
    Since when did Dual Blades get a ranged attack?
  22. _Pine_
    Do tankers not slot their taunt aura for taunt anymore?
  23. _Pine_
    You've got 3 PvP IOs in Weave. I would get Hasten over Call of the Wolf any day.

    This is what my Kat/Invuln looks like... Soft capped to Smashing/Lethal with one mob in range, and soft capped to everything else when surrounded. Not quite perma dull pain but its close.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.94
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Katana
    Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Gambler's Cut -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Achilles-ResDeb%(46)
    Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(42), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(43), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(43)
    Level 2: Flashing Steel -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(3), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(19), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(25)
    Level 4: Temp Invulnerability -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), RctvArm-ResDam(5), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(15)
    Level 6: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(7), RechRdx-I(7)
    Level 8: Dull Pain -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(9), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(9), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Dct'dW-Heal(13)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11), RechRdx-I(11)
    Level 12: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(50), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Unyielding -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(17), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 18: The Lotus Drops -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(36), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(36), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(36)
    Level 20: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(21), RctvArm-ResDam(25)
    Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(23), HO:Enzym(23)
    Level 24: Resist Energies -- Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(48), Aegis-ResDam(50)
    Level 26: Soaring Dragon -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 28: Invincibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(29), HO:Enzym(29), Rec'dRet-ToHit(31), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(31)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(31), HO:Enzym(34)
    Level 32: Golden Dragonfly -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(34), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(34)
    Level 35: Tough Hide -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 38: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 41: Focused Accuracy -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(42), EndRdx-I(42)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), P'Shift-End%(45)
    Level 47: Resist Elements -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-Psi/Status(48), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(48)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(40), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(40), RgnTis-Regen+(45)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(39), P'Shift-EndMod(40)



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  24. _Pine_

    Is this fast?

    POST-ACTION

    It's about what I expect an AV solo to take on an Ill/Rad. Especially when you've got all the incarnate goodies.
  25. _Pine_
    Would we consider a perma Veng as 'solo'? A dead alt sitting there at its feet isn't 'killing' the GM.