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  1. Alpha_A
    I would go Stone/FA, myself. Now, I've never played either of those combos in particular, but I have a Stone/, Dark/, and /FA, so I can kind of see what the combos will be like.

    Generally, FA is seen as a squishier set, so the damage mitigation of Stone/ should help toughen you up.

    Conversely, Dark/, although arguably more powerful, has much less utility. Also, while it shines in the ST department, it is lacking in AoE power (which FA helps with.) Thus, in my mind, they would not pair as well together.

    If someone who has played these combos wants to weigh in, that may be helpful. But I'm pretty sure that Stone/ would be the better choice (IMO, YMMV).

    ~Alpha
  2. Alpha_A

    New brute

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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Madamme Mayhem View Post
    So i want a new brute for farming. I currently have an SS/fire brute and it sucks ***. I dont want WP, invul, fire, or shield. Any suggestions?
    Thnaks in advance
    Well, not to be a downer, but you're really cutting out the strongest farming secondaries (namely WP, Fire, and SD). Personally, I would say to say stick with your SS/Fire. If you invest enough inf in it, it will easily beat an SS/Elec (IMO, YMMV). If it aint a broken combo for farming, why re-roll?

    Just my 2 inf.

    If your heart is set on another brute, though, go SS/Elec.

    ~Alpha
  3. Alpha_A
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Silas View Post
    You have got literally 0 damage enhancement in your best ST attack. Even with Rage, Fury and FE, not slotting KO Blow as an attacks is bad.

    Recharge is king, but there's not much point to having high recharge if your powers are all poorly slotted for it.

    You are right about the defense, though. Building for defense is useless if you farm Nemesis, better going for +rech/+rec/+hp.
    I completely agree. While I'm sure that you can farm quite effectively with your purpled out build, the OP was looking for something in the price range below 500 mil, and that build would not be very effective with a low budget (eg. the lack of Knockout Blow, the strongest ST attack). Just to clarify for Firey: generally, you don't use an attack as a set mule if it is or can be necessary in your rotation.

    Third-ed on skipping the attempt to hit the softcap, though. You'll find it fairly useless in missions against Nems. Recharge all the way for a farming SS/Fire, while picking up any +HP bonuses that you can along the way.

    Edit for a constructive comment:
    Your build sacrifices too much damage for defense, IMO.
    Not slotting Dark Oblit for damage is a mistake. Another AoE power can do nothing but good.

    In general, the build isn't awful, but it can definitely be improved upon. Don't keep focusing on defense, stick to recharge. That will help a lot with the build's viability.

    ~Alpha
  4. Alpha_A
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by obscureent View Post
    So the question is, Does a Rad/Arc Defender have the right to be called an AV eater?
    As Kitsune said, Rad/Anything should do well against AVs.

    /Arch is more of an AoE powerhouse, but it's ST damage is decent. However, it is out shined by other sets (such as /sonic) in the ST department.

    I can't say how a Rad/Arch would do against an AV, but with enough IOs, I'm sure it can do fairly well. Now, the question to ask yourself is this: Is it more important to you to have an /Arch toon, or are you willing to play another combo that is, for the most part, a better AV soloist with less investment.

    Personally, I would go Rad/Sonic if you want a bad-*** AV soloer. I've been playing one for a while now, and it has slowly become my main.

    ~Alpha
  5. Alpha_A
    Well. That's an..... Interesting build.

    You did manage to hit the softcap, but you went about it in a very unorthodox way.

    What are you going for in this build (besides the softcap)? You are throwing money at it with LotG +Rech's and HOs, but you didn't really get anywhere. While the build isn't wrong, I would definitely change it. You're spending WAY too much inf, while getting nothing in return. Get rid of the HOs, to start.

    If you are going for massive Rech, which the LotGs seem to imply, you would need to pick up hasten.

    And why the Gift of the Ancients? Hmm, I would just use the build that I posted, but if your heart is set on something with these powers, I understand.

    ~Alpha
  6. Alpha_A
    Hey Jak,
    For the most part, the build is generally the same between Scrappers and Brutes: Aim for the softcap to Melee, Ranged, and AoE while maintaining as much recharge as possible.

    Personally, I try to grab Aid self as well, as I find that the RNG can be annoying at times.

    I'm not sure what your budget is, so I'm just going to throw together a mid-ranged build. Let me know if you want it more/less expensive.

    Here's a sample build:

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Claws
    Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Strike -- T'Death-Dam%(A), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(5), T'Death-Acc/Dmg(5), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
    Level 1: Focused Fighting -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(7), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(9), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(9), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(11), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: Slash -- T'Death-Dam%(A), T'Death-Acc/Dmg(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(15), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(15), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17)
    Level 4: Focused Senses -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(17), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(19), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(19), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
    Level 6: Agile -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 8: Spin -- M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(23), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(25), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(25), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27)
    Level 10: Follow Up -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(29), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(29), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31)
    Level 12: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 14: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(31)
    Level 16: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 18: Health -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 20: Dodge -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 22: Evasion -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(31), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(33), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(33), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(33), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 24: Focus -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(34), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(36), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36)
    Level 26: Eviscerate -- M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(37), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 28: Lucky -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(43)
    Level 30: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40), P'Shift-EndMod(40), P'Shift-End%(40), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(42)
    Level 32: Shockwave -- Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(42), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(42), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(43), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 35: Aid Other -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 38: Aid Self -- Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(A), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(45), Mrcl-Heal(45), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46), IntRdx-I(46)
    Level 41: Web Envelope -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 44: Focused Accuracy -- GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(A), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(46), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48), GSFC-ToHit(48), GSFC-Build%(50)
    Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 49: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 6: Ninja Run



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    Alternatively, you can grab Tough/Weave to slot Steadfast 3%, giving you more room to play around with recharge slotting.
    Another route is to grab more Melee defense elsewhere and slot the Achilles Heel Proc in Slash for added DPS.

    It's entirely up to you.

    ~Alpha
  7. Alpha_A
    Hey Psylenz. Here's a version of my build. It's fairly cheap because, in all honesty, Bots/Dark functions just fine without a heap of shiny IOs.

    I'm assuming that you're interested in AV/GM soloing. If I'm wrong, let me know.

    Feel free to leave out the expensive IOs (Theft of Essence/Numi/Soulbound procs) as well as any costly sets, I was able to solo almost any AV before I got them. I had virtually no end issues before IOs, so no need to worry about that, either.

    I'm sitting at the softcap to s/l (with the 12% buff from my Prot. bots), although it is unnecessary considering all of the -to hit going on.

    **Just some extra information to help with understanding what is needed defense-wise when to-hit debuffs are involved, feel free to skip it.

    Lvl 50 AVs have 85% to-hit debuff resistance, lvl 52s have 86%
    So:
    A Lvl 50 AV - DN + Fluffy should give a 7.05% to-hit debuff
    A Lvl 52 AV - DN + Fluffy should give a 6.58% to-hit debuff**

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.601
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Mutation Mastermind
    Primary Power Set: Robotics
    Secondary Power Set: Dark Miasma
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Presence
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Battle Drones -- SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg(A), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(3), BriL'shp-Acc/Dmg(3), EdctM'r-Acc/Dmg(5), BldM'dt-Acc(5), BldM'dt-Dmg(34)
    Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(7), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(7), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(9), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(31), Theft-+End%(43)
    Level 2: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 4: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(A), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(9), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(11), DarkWD-ToHitDeb(11), EndRdx-I(13)
    Level 6: Equip Robot -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 8: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 10: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 12: Protector Bots -- BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(A), SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg(13), BriL'shp-Acc/Dmg(15), EdctM'r-Acc/Dmg(15), DefBuff-I(17), DefBuff-I(17)
    Level 14: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
    Level 16: Shadow Fall -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(19), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(19), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(21), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 18: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(45)
    Level 20: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 22: Provoke -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(23), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(23), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(37), Mocking-Rchg(37), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(37)
    Level 24: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(25), RedFtn-EndRdx(25), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(29), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(29), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 26: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(27), EndRdx-I(27)
    Level 28: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(A), GSFC-ToHit(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(36), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 30: Assault Bot -- BldM'dt-Acc(A), BldM'dt-Dmg(31), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(31), EdctM'r-Acc/Dmg(33), SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg(33), S'bndAl-Build%(33)
    Level 32: Upgrade Robot -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 35: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36), P'Shift-End%(45)
    Level 38: Dark Servant -- Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Cloud-ToHitDeb(39), Cloud-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Cloud-Acc/Rchg(40), ToHitDeb-I(40), RechRdx-I(43)
    Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(42), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(42), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(42), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 47: Fearsome Stare -- Abys-Acc/Rchg(A), Abys-Fear/Rng(48), Abys-EndRdx/Fear(48), Abys-Dam%(48), Abys-Acc/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Acrobatics -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(50), EndRdx-I(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Supremacy



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    I'm in no way claiming that this is the best build available, but it certainly gets the job done.

    ~Alpha
  8. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Harkness View Post
    /EM as in Elec or Energy? I seriously pondering the Energy Secondary to serve mostly as a buff for the DP Primary... Do the Energy Manip buffs invoke or avoid redraw?
    I believe that everyone was referring to Energy. Although it does cause redraw, /EM meshes very well with DP/.

    ~Alpha
  9. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Harkness View Post
    Good points.

    I was discounting the nuke since most nukes are PBAoE. I'd be jumping for joy if it wasn't, but I'm used to be the basic nuke tactics, and how they're an exception to the normal play of the character (RoA excepted).
    Hmm, I wouldn't be so quick to disregard HoB. As of now, it pales in comparison to RoA, but I'm fairly certain that there will be changes in the near future.

    For now, though, it is still a crashless nuke on a 2 minute timer dealing fairly good damage (not compared to RoA, but still).
  10. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    Just for testing purposes, I intentionally tested what I thought would be the most awkward pairings with DP/.

    Surprisingly, I ended up loving my TA/DP Defender. Redraw was no problem at all and being able to light Oil Slick with incendiary rounds is great.

    My DP/Fire was.....interesting. I personally have never liked /fire on blasters, but it was nice to have a powerset that allows you to take only 2-3 powers so you can focus on the main attraction, DP. It wasn't very survivable, but did do some pretty good damage with Build Up + Blazing Aura + DP/ AoEs + FSC.

    As everyone else has said, the "FoTM" seemed to be either DP/Energy or DP/MM. I played those as well, and they were very fun and stable.


    ~Alpha
  11. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Harkness View Post
    This was my other major concern. AR feels too dull for me to enjoy; a bit of flash and sparkle is fun when you're a superhero
    Exactly! Nothing's more fun than watching your toon spaz out with guns at the ready!

    Quote:
    It's looking like a wonderful set... How do you pre-order GR?
    I don't think that it's available yet. I though I heard something about being able to pre-order on March 2nd, though.

    ~Alpha
  12. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nytemynde View Post
    Yes please!
    Here you go! This is the link to my Photobucket, since posting 10 large screen shots would be a little annoying.

    http://s626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/mada34/Dual%20Pistols/?action=postuploadshare
  13. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Harkness View Post
    That all looks very cool.

    Does it play like anything else?
    Hmm, I don't think so. It does have a lot of AoEs, though. I can see it becoming a major contender in the AoE department, especially when adding in incendiary rounds.

    The animations are like nothing I've seen before, being extremely flashy (although I do enjoy them!). I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the set. It won me over, that's for sure.

    ~Alpha
  14. Alpha_A

    New Set: DP

    POST-ACTION

    As I'm sure many of you are aware, the brand-new powerset Dual Pistols has finally made its way into Open Beta! This post is for all those interested in the new Dual Pistols set, but are stuck waiting for a long update to the Training Room or unable to access CoH altogether.

    The Powers:
    Powerset 1

    Photobucket

    If you have any interest in seeing the power descriptions and such, just let me know!
    Enjoy!

    ~Alpha
  15. Alpha_A
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Harkness View Post
    At 40% Def, you're getting hit roughly twice as often as you would be at 45% Def, so it's your call whether that extra 5% is worth it or not.
    Just a quick heads up. You are, effectively, at the softcap with only 40% Ranged defense. Even in the most extreme circumstances (other than defense debuffs), you will be just fine. I built my Rad/Sonic for AV soloing ability, and he is quite survivable with only 40% Ranged def.

    If you don't believe me, here are the numbers!

    lvl 50 AVs have 85% to-hit debuff resistance, lvl 52s have 86%

    lvl 50 AV - RI reduced to 7.125% to-hit debuff
    lvl 52 AV - RI reduced to 6.65% to-hit debuff

    At 40% defense you should be over the softcap when facing AVs, so there should be no problems with "Average" game content.

    ~Alpha
  16. Alpha_A
    50 SS/WP: My first brute to 50, and the ride was great! I love this guy. He was a beast with just SOs, but he's even more amazing now with with a respectable amount of s/l defense and recharge bonuses. I'd say he's my main brute and badger, atm.

    50 Elec/Stone: Back in the old days of Nemmy Farms and kins being begged to run, this guy was great. The ride wasn't particularly fun, though. I ended up deleting him a while back to make room for my next brute project.

    33 Elec/SD: Fun toon but, because I started to make one on blueside, I scrapped this and re-rolled as a.......

    50 SS/SD: Great toon, great ride. /SD is amazing and (at least for me) leveling one is a breeze! My 2nd favorite brute and in the top 5 of my favorite 50s. Needed a LOT of inf to get running, though. A SS/WP is much better on a budget.

    50 Fire/Fire: Pretty fun, a fairly strong toon. I haven't ever had the inf nor the desire to invest heavily in him, so he isn't all that he could be. The ride to 50 was decent. I personally don't like /fire that much, but that's just me! YMMV.
  17. Alpha_A
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tonality View Post
    SS/WP is a great combo, and I know many people that call it their 'main'.

    SS/SD really shines when you throw a lot of inf at it. You're looking at a tremendous amount of damage output and being soft-capped - nigh unkillable. However, even a low-end shield build is going to cost about 400 million inf to be as survivable as a SS/WP with just SOs, simply because you're looking at around 33% defense before IO's kick in. If you're willing to invest, there is no brute combination that can outperform the AoE output of a SS/SD brute.

    Some drawbacks on the SS/SD:
    1) 3 click powers: Active Defense, Rage, Hasten
    2) Very endurance heavy
    3) Expensive to kit out.
    4) Squishy prior to IO's (reliant upon carrying lucks


    I really can't tell you which brute to make your main, because I think what influences most players is which one they find most enjoyable. You might find that the best brute combo is your favorite - you might not.

    I guess the only way you'll find out is if you roll one of each.
    Yup, pretty much this. I love my SS/WP to pieces, as it was my first-ever ride to 50 redside. I enjoyed every moment of it, even with just SOs it was a beast.

    It really depends on the amount of inf you're wiling to throw at this build. A fully IO'd
    Billion+ inf SS/SD will out perform a SS/WP any day. However, as Tonality said, a SS/WP can shine with just simple SOs.

    Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to encourage you to give up on your SS/WP. I was just playing devil's advocate and giving you another view of the situation to help you make an informed decision. Since I really didn't know what you were after with this build, it was hard for me to say if you *really* wanted an SS/WP, that's all. My SS/WP was my main redsider for years, so that combo will always hold a special place in my heart!

    In the end, play a combo that is fun for you. It sounds like you're really enjoying this brute, so don't give up on him based on my opinions! Just because something is FoTM or 'teh ubarzz' doesn't mean that it's the combo for you. Stick with the SS/WP, it should be an awesome main. If you do ever have the urge to roll another shield-er (and have a small fortune burning a hole in your pocket) , SS/SD would make a great main as well.


    ~Alpha
  18. Alpha_A

    New MM

    POST-ACTION

    Hey all.

    After finishing off my last MM project, my thugs/traps, a month ago, I've been having the urge to come back to redside and roll up another MM. Now, I don't like to play the same power sets twice in an AT until I've exhausted the rest of them, so I know that I'd rather not roll another Bots/, Thugs/, Dark/, or Traps/. Mercs have never really appealed to me, but I'm willing to try them if there is a particularly good combo.

    I was thinking about a necro/therm or /pain, but I've wanted to lvl up a ninja/ MM since I deleted my 25 Nin/FF a few years back. What do you all think? Is there a particular combo of Nin/ or Necro/ that does especially well? I want to have a *fairly* smooth ride up (mostly solo) without sacrificing too much end-game potential, it at all possible.

    Thanks in advance!

    ~Alpha
  19. Alpha_A
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MightyForge View Post
    Folks,

    Again, than you greatly for your help with this. Based on what I see, I'm thinking 35ish% to the main types is pretty good and the regen will cover up that last bit. My guess is that with a build similar to Fin's that it would be approximately as survivable as a softcapped shield. Does that seem reasonable?
    Eh, yes and no. It would really depend on the enemies faced (especially when comparing typed vs positional defense.) I've found that, on average, my semi-softcap'd /WP brute has approximately the same survivability as my /SDs. That is, however, when facing "average" game content (Read: farming). In other situations where high burst damage would cripple my /WP before it could heal back up, /SD would be the winner.

    Now, that is *not* to say that Fin's build doesn't have a high amount of survivability. In fact, it would be able to handle almost anything thrown at it. I'm just simply saying that if you're planning on making this your main SF'er or AV soloer, you may be a *tad* disappointed in terms of survivability.

    But overall, yes, it's an extremely strong build with a nice balance of damage and survivability.
  20. Alpha_A
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Finduilas View Post
    Hmm, I thought you wanted S/L as well as E/NE/F/C, based on all those ToDs. As Alpha said, they don't help at all with E/NE/F/C--and they are a very expensive way to get S/L, considering that there are many better ways out there.
    Ah, that would make more sense. I was under the impression that he was aiming solely for Energy/Neg/Fire/Cold. That was the main reason why I pointed out that I have no idea how well this would function given that s/l is the primary typed defense in-game, with F/C being very rare.

    This is why I shouldn't post before having my morning coffee!
  21. Alpha_A
    If you're going for strictly defense without any AoE, it looks like a pretty solid build.

    I wouldn't, however, skip Lightning Field. You can manage to retain your high defense, greatly lower your end consumption, and gain more damage all by switching Leadership for Hasten/LF and 6 slotting it with Multistrike. That's just me, YMMV.

    ~Alpha
  22. Alpha_A
    In terms of power choices, the build isn't too bad.

    I can, however, say that if you are going for F/C/N/E defense, there is absolutely no reason to slot all of those ToDs. They are fairly expensive and are really only useful when going after Melee defense (they really aren't that helpful for s/l either). I personally wouldn't go for this but, if I did, I would use Mako instead. You could also 3 slot Pounding Slugfest and Pulverizing Fisticuffs in jab (which is a largely useless attack, imo) for an added 3% E/N defense. Also, switch the Imp. in tough to Aegis for even more F/C def. A Defense IO in place of the LoTG and a BoTZ switched for the Winter's Gift in CJ will push you to the F/C softcap. Finally, if you can afford it, the full numi set in Fast Healing gives you 44% E/N defense.

    Here's the build:
    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.601
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Veheme: Level 50 Natural Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Jab
    • (A) Pulverizing Fisticuffs - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (42) Pulverizing Fisticuffs - Accuracy/Damage
    • (42) Pulverizing Fisticuffs - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (42) Pounding Slugfest - Accuracy/Damage
    • (43) Pounding Slugfest - Damage/Recharge
    • (43) Pounding Slugfest - Damage/Endurance
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance
    • (A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
    • (17) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Recharge
    • (19) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
    • (19) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (21) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge
    • (21) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 2: Punch
    • (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
    • (3) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
    • (5) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge
    • (5) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    • (7) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
    Level 4: Haymaker
    • (A) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
    • (7) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (9) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
    • (9) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
    • (11) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge
    • (11) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 6: Fast Healing
    • (A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
    • (13) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
    • (13) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
    • (15) Numina's Convalescence - Endurance/Recharge
    • (15) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Recharge
    • (17) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 8: Knockout Blow
    • (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
    • (34) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
    • (34) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge
    • (36) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    • (36) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (36) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    • (34) Kismet - Accuracy +6%
    Level 12: Combat Jumping
    • (A) Defense Buff IO
    • (23) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points)
    • (23) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
    • (25) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
    • (27) Defense Buff IO
    Level 14: Super Jump
    • (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
    • (25) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge
    • (A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
    • (40) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
    • (40) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 18: Rage
    • (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
    • (43) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
    • (46) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
    • (46) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
    • (46) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
    • (48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
    Level 20: Quick Recovery
    • (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod
    • (27) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge
    • (29) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
    Level 22: Swift
    • (A) Run Speed IO
    Level 24: Health
    • (A) Miracle - +Recovery
    Level 26: Stamina
    • (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod
    • (29) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy
    • (31) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
    Level 28: Heightened Senses
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
    • (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
    • (33) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 30: Mind Over Body
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (31) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    • (31) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 32: Foot Stomp
    • (A) Eradication - Damage
    • (37) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (37) Eradication - Damage/Recharge
    • (37) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (39) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (40) Eradication - Chance for Energy Damage
    Level 35: Boxing
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 38: Strength of Will
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (39) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge
    • (39) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 41: Tough
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (48) Aegis - Endurance/Recharge
    • (48) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge
    • (50) Aegis - Resistance
    • (50) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 44: Weave
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (45) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    • (45) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
    • (45) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 47: Mu Lightning
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 49: Hasten
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    • (50) Recharge Reduction IO
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl
    • (A) Empty
    Level 1: Sprint
    • (A) Empty
    Level 2: Rest
    • (A) Empty
    Level 1: Fury



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    Now, I can't comment on the functionality of this build, but it is at the softcap as you requested.

    ~Alpha
  23. Alpha_A
    Although, it's never required, when building a toon for any kind of survivability purposes, I almost always take Tough/Weave. It makes it incredibly easy to softcap (as stated above) with the ability to stick a Steadfast Protection +3% in Tough and slot up weave for an added 7ish defense to all areas. Unless your build is extremely tight, I would definitely recommend it taking them.
  24. Alpha_A
    Overall, the build is really isn't bad, but there are some things that could be improved upon.

    1) The first thing that popped out at me is Taunt. IMHO, there's really no reason to take it, especially as a farmer.
    2) I personally dislike Elec. Fences, especially when mixed with footstomp, as it removes all of the damage mitigation that SS/ provides. But that's just me, YMMV
    3) Also, you were sporting a hefty end usage (over 1 end/sec) with only minor recovery in comparison.
    4) Although this isn't really a problem, this build does look fairly expensive, especially for someone new to redside. I have no idea how you are going to come up with the inf for all of those LoTGs and uniques. But I guess you have some way of getting them....... I won't judge you, don't worry.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.601
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Mistrevious: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(5), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Dam%(25)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(42)
    Level 2: Haymaker -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Dam%(25)
    Level 4: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(42), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(42)
    Level 6: True Grit -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(7), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45), RgnTis-Regen+(50)
    Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40), RechRdx-I(43)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(15), Zephyr-ResKB(15)
    Level 16: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(17), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 18: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(19), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(19)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(21), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(37), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(43), P'Shift-End%(43)
    Level 22: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Dmg-I(A)
    Level 26: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(46), GSFC-Build%(46)
    Level 28: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 30: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(31), Zephyr-ResKB(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(31), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Oblit-%Dam(34)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
    Level 38: Weave -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(39), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(39), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(39), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(48), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(46), Posi-Acc/Dmg(48)
    Level 47: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 49: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
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    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury



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    -Alpha
  25. Alpha_A
    Yup, pretty much what KM said. Way back when I used an elec/stone as my main farmer, but almost exclusively with a kin. I just wasn't happy with the damage and speed of farming compared to that of my ss/wp. I did enjoy it, but would advise against it as a main farmer. Also, it does cost a good amount of inf to become usable, aiming for damage and recharge. You'd be better off investing in a SS/SD, Elec/SD, or SS/Fire. A good, cheap farmer that I still use to this day is a SS/WP. If you need a cheap build for that, I'd be more than happy to post mine.

    If you do have your heart set on a elec/stone, then just follow what KM said.

    -Alpha