YoumuKonpaku

I cleared an LRSF the other day, rather smoothly actually, where our toughest teammates were the widow and regen scrapper.

How did we beat the AVs at the end? Simple! Everyone go out, pick up a tray of oranges, popped about 3 shivans and burn through Numina and Sister P before dying. More oranges, repeat until victory. Probably one of the more fun, and silly, clears I've had.

If you can't get to 45%, aim for 32.5%. That's the amount required to softcap with a small purple. Keep in mind that doing so will need you to keep a handful of said small purples in your tray. Of course, any team def buffs can easily bring you to the cap from that point.

This is a very, very common misconception regarding summoning pets.

The power to summon the pet has a 2.0 accuracy modifier, but all of his powers are 1.0.

http://tomax.cohtitan.com/data/power...ts_DarkServant

With that said, I slot: 6 Cloud Senses for the ranged defense + recharge and that it helps out the majority of his powers.

His healing is too unreliable and random to bother slotting it up. He often times uses it whenever he feels like it, whether or not others nearby need it. Or if there are no others in range, he will still fire it on occasion.

His hold is also rather unreliable, he'll throw it on whoever he feels like, and often won't stack it on the same target.

No problem, I enjoy doing this. I spend about as much time in mids as I do in game, probably! Should get some input from others on this, as their opinions/insight may differ and provide more information.

Also, I did not build this with the consideration of exemplaring, although I don't see why it would be a problem aside from loss of set effects.

Sorry for being unclear, it'd be:

45% Ranged def and 65%ish S/L res,

or

32.5%ish ranged def and 68%ish S/L with more recharge (perma-AM, .7 sec off perma-hasten)

While you certainly won't be running off soloing things, there are many times in teams where you won't have a big stack of DEF buffs, things will get loose and shoot at you, etc. Things that aren't being hit by RI, as well.

Anyway, I'll throw up the Rad/Son I came up with. This is what I would run were I to pair the sets. I've played Rad and Son separately but not together, so mostly combining my experiences with them.

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Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Radiation Emission
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Attack
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Power Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Radiant Aura -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(3), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(7), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Shriek -- Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(25), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Decim-Acc/Dmg(37)
Level 2: Scream -- Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(23)
Level 4: Accelerate Metabolism -- P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(9), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 6: Radiation Infection -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), HO:Enzym(13), HO:Enzym(17), HO:Enzym(42)
Level 8: Enervating Field -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(42)
Level 10: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11)
Level 12: Lingering Radiation -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx(39)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Shout -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 18: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(19), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(19), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 20: Mutation -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Kick -- ExStrk-Dmg/KB(A), ExStrk-Acc/KB(42), ExStrk-Dam%(45)
Level 24: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(37), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43)
Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 28: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(29), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(46), GSFC-ToHit(46), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Build%(50)
Level 30: Howl -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg(31), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Posi-Dmg/Rng(31), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33)
Level 32: EM Pulse -- BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(33), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(33), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(34), Lock-%Hold(43)
Level 35: Screech -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(36), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(36), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(36), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(37), Stpfy-KB%(40)
Level 38: Siren's Song -- CSndmn-Acc/Rchg(A), CSndmn-Acc/EndRdx(40), CSndmn-EndRdx/Sleep(45), CSndmn-Sleep/Rng(45), CSndmn-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 44: Power Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Temp Invulnerability -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(48), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(48), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(5)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(3)



Some numbers and explanations:

Ranged def is 32.7%, S/L res is 68.5. These will cut a good chunk of incoming damage.

Global recharge is over 170% with Hasten and AM up.

All of your attacks are accurate (note: the proc in tactics skews the numbers at a glance, remove it to see real values) enough to hit 95% vs +4s. Most of them are actually in the 120% range, and help cover critters with extra defense. "But I have RI, isn't this redundant?" is probably what most are thinking. I'd say, 'yes and no'. First of all, some of the bonuses can't be avoided. Recharge sets tend to carry them, for example. Second, you will come up against higher level, def debuff resistant mobs. You'll also come across those who debuff your accuracy. Lastly, you will be in situations where RI just doesn't get everything in the debuffs. I imagine you know this, but still felt it should be touched on. One could argue dropping tactics, but the bonuses it provides stack nicely with RI and it covers -PER. You'd be surprised how many teams I end up in at 50 where I'm the only person with tactics and they'd be blinded were I not present.

RI is a massive debuff and worth the Enzymes. If you can't afford them (not sure on the market value), just drop in some tohit debuff/end and def debuff/end IOs.

LR is permanent if facing a long lasting target.

Mutation doesn't need more than an end reduction. The cost is pretty hefty. If you dropped a Recharge IO it'd cut ~9s off. Only place to really pull one from is maybe dropping an enzyme from RI.

Boxing/Kick are usually a 'whatever who cares' choice, but kick is an oft overlooked place for a cheap shot of Ranged def.

Tactics: The build up proc won't help too much, but the entire set is a nice chunk of ranged def, as well as other good bonuses in the set. It also maximizes the two aspects you care about, and teams will love it. Together with RI, almost everything can be hit, even if your group mates fail at slotting accuracy. Those pesky defense carrying mobs, high level AVs, etc. Keeping in mind that said AVs resist RI, but can't stop this!

Howl: Can be a problem early game with getting yourself killed from aggro in teams, later on not an issue. Nice to pepper a spawn with hopefully before the big hits go in, like when the DM/SD brute is soul draining. Left for later intentionally.

Screech: This thing fires fast and chains nicely for -RES. From my experience with Sonic, the proc is NOT problematic in teams.

Siren's Song: Okay, not a fan of this power myself, but Sleep does have its uses, even if there are better sleep powers. It has a nice recharge set with room to grow into an extremely cheap purple.

Rest of the picks/slotting should be fairly self explanatory.

As for things I've skipped? Well:

Choking Cloud: Massive cost and just not worth it in this set up, IMO.

Fallout: Situational, can be fun. Replace Siren's Song and slot 5 posi blast.

Amplify: Just not needed, plenty of accuracy and -def debuffs as it is. Sure, you can hit a bit harder, but this would be more for soloing, IMO.

Dreadful Wail: You already get one power in the set that crashes you (em pulse). I don't like crash nukes on defenders, personally. EM pulse is a special case, though. If you want it, replace sleep and slot with 5 oblits. Fallout would be a better pick, in my mind.

Think I covered everything. If you want to cheapen things, swap all of the lotg def/end/rech to red fortune def/ends. You lose acc, but that's to taste/wallet. Again, this is what I, personally, would do and my reasons for doing so.

Fiddling with mids I was able to get ranged to 45% with energy APP, along with 65% S/L res, with some sacrifices to recharge and toying with the slotting a bit. I'd say 32.5% (small purple to cap) range might be a better choice, but that's up to you.

Let me know how you feel and then I'll post something up this afternoon.

I like sleeps. They're great for stopping ambushes and other adds, as well as disabling alphas in groups that are less than optimal.

With that said, god, the sonic sleep is awful. I find myself actually preferring to take the sleep from Psy mastery (as well as the hold+mind over body) if I so desired. At least it holds a cheap purp.

@OP: Had a rather hectic evening, I did get some stuff thrown together, albeit not finished. Do you have a preferred APP/PPP? If not I'll probably put in psi or power.

A man after my own heart. I haven't picked up a travel power since NR was introduced, as well as early access to jetpacks from vendors.

The only drawback to this is on MO runs, but if you go with a team who doesn't mind TPing you, not a big deal.

edit: if you took hover for a defensive power (i tend to opt for CJ even if i were to cap ranged def, simply because I prefer that for mobility), the above point would be completely moot.

Responses in red.

Thank you for the input, I greatly appreciate it.

Edit:

Made changes to build according to some of the suggestions.

Dropped stygian return to 1 rech, dropped circle to 1 endmod/rech.

Moved slots to Dwarf Mire, 6 oblits. Also some to black dwarf drain. 2 nictus 3 c'ing imp for HP bonuses.

As for purples: Armageddon to dwarf mire, minus 1 slot. Drop the straight damage enhancement (gains ~6 damage per activation roughly if kept). Extra slot goes into Dark Nova Blast, along with the -1 slot from Unchain Essence to allow for Apocalypse.

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Chances are if he built up ridiculous amounts of recharge, he would also have more than enough acc for +4s at 95%. It's probably one of the easier goals to achieve. Unless you slot your powers poorly.

People look at me funny when I bunny-hop around either in combat or just moving through missions/outdoor areas. But damn, it is fast in comparison to just hoofing it. When it comes to meleeing dangerous things I can't stand in against (some AVs in LRSF/STF), I'll just bounce on through activating an attack and be out of harm's way if I time it right. I get a lot of questions on what the hell I am doing, though.