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Drain Psyche seems to win out here. Pop-a-blue powers aren't so bad, esp. Power Sink since it's auto-hit. The best recovery tools are paired with good mitigation as well, so other than arresting everyone in the nuke blast, a mag-3 stun like in Dreadful Wail can give you the time Drain Psyche or even a pop-a-blue needs to get you back to a decent-sized blue bar.

Hiya,
I'm trying to find out the amount by which your defense bonus is suppressed when attacked while using Stealth. The description says "some", but the Real Numbers and City of Data suggest you lose all of it. I'd love some clarification, folks! Thanks in advance!

Hey Thanks All!
I appreciate your input! I've worked in a few ideas from you folks in here. Let's say that what I've got below is an ideal respec build (one day I WILL own a LOTG) I tried to work in a tiny bit more +recovery, but I have a feeling that it won't make a lick of difference on my endurance usage. I'm not complaining too badly -- my friend (Spines/Invul) and I hit 27 last night and there's enough blues between the both of us. Plus, I tend to pace myself in terms of casting powers.

But, if there's any way I can work on the endurance efficiency, that'd be hot. Right now, I only run Snow Storm if we need to throw the kitchen sink at the mobs or if they're packed in like sardines.

Thanks again, everyone. You've been really friendly and very helpful. I should visit the controller boards more often!

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Polar Zero: Level 50 Technology Controller
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Teleportation
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice -- Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/Dmg(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Hold-I(43)
Level 1: Infrigidate -- ShldBrk-DefDeb(A), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(11), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb(13)
Level 2: Chilblain -- Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Ice Shield -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(13)
Level 6: Arctic Air -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(15), Mlais-Dam%(15), CoPers-Conf%(17), CoPers-Conf(17), Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(25)
Level 8: Snow Storm -- TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx(A), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(19), EndRdx-I(25), TmpRdns-Rng/Slow(46)
Level 10: Glacial Shield -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(19)
Level 12: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21), Range-I(21)
Level 14: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 16: Health -- Heal-I(A)
Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(23), P'Shift-End%(23)
Level 22: Arctic Fog -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), ImpArm-EndRdx/Rchg(27), ImpArm-ResDam(29)
Level 24: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
Level 26: Glacier -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(29), Lock-Rchg/Hold(31), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), Lock-%Hold(33)
Level 28: Benumb -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33), Acc-I(34), Acc-I(34)
Level 30: Recall Friend -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 32: Jack Frost -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(34), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(36), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(36), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets)(37)
Level 35: Sleet -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/EndRdx(37), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg(37), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(39), LdyGrey-Rchg/EndRdx(39), LdyGrey-%Dam(39)
Level 38: Heat Loss -- RechRdx-I(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(40), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(42), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Ice Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Frost Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(46), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 47: Frozen Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(50), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(50), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment

Hiya,
My first foray into controller-ing past level 20! I duo exclusively with my friend who plays a Spines/Invuln scrapper and am basically just slotting my Ice/Cold/Ice as needed. I'd like to put a bit of foresight into the build, but I'm at a loss as to what I should be aiming for. Ranged defense? Recharge?

In any case, I was hoping you folks might give me a sense of what I could do here. Below is just a respec build; I'm at level 24 currently. Thanks!

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Polar Zero: Level 50 Technology Controller
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice -- G'Wdw-Acc/Hold/Rchg:35(A), G'Wdw-Dam%:35(3), Decim-Acc/Dmg:35(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:35(5), G'Wdw-EndRdx/Hold:35(5), G'Wdw-Acc/Rchg:35(43)
Level 1: Infrigidate -- ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(7), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(46)
Level 2: Chilblain -- TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg:35(A), Dmg-I:35(7), Dmg-I:35(9), Dmg-I:35(9), Acc-I:35(11)
Level 4: Ice Shield -- LkGmblr-Def:35(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:35(13), DefBuff-I:35(13)
Level 6: Arctic Air -- EndRdx-I:35(A), EndRdx-I:35(15), EndRdx-I:35(15), CoPers-Conf%:50(17), Conf-I:35(17), Conf-I:35(25)
Level 8: Snow Storm -- EndRdx-I:35(A), EndRdx-I:35(19), Slow-I:35(25)
Level 10: Glacial Shield -- LkGmblr-Def:35(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:35(19), DefBuff-I:35(21)
Level 12: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I:35(A), RechRdx-I:35(21)
Level 14: Hurdle -- Jump-I:35(A)
Level 16: Health -- Heal-I:35(A)
Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:35(A), RechRdx-I:35(42), RechRdx-I:35(42)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I:35(A), EndMod-I:35(23), EndMod-I:35(23)
Level 22: Arctic Fog -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:35(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:35(27), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx:30(27), RctvArm-EndRdx:35(29)
Level 24: Super Jump -- Jump-I:35(A)
Level 26: Glacier -- Lock-Acc/Hold:35(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg:35(29), Lock-Rchg/Hold:35(31), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:35(31), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:35(31), Lock-%Hold:35(33)
Level 28: Benumb -- RechRdx-I:35(A), RechRdx-I:35(33), RechRdx-I:35(33), Acc-I:35(34), Acc-I:35(34)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I:35(A)
Level 32: Jack Frost -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:35(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:35(34), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx:35(36), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:35(36), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:35(36), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets):35(37)
Level 35: Sleet -- Achilles-ResDeb%:20(A), UndDef-DefDeb:35(37), UndDef-DefDeb/Rchg:35(37), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:35(39), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:35(39), RechRdx-I:35(39)
Level 38: Heat Loss -- RechRdx-I:35(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:35(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:35(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc:35(40), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg:35(42), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg:35(46)
Level 41: Ice Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg:35(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:35(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:35(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:35(45), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:35(48)
Level 44: Frost Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:35(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:35(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:35(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng:35(46), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:35(48)
Level 47: Frozen Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx:30(48)
Level 49: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:35(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:35(50), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:35(50), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg:35(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment

Hi All,
SEVERE case of altitis after taking my SD/WM tank to 50, decided to try this combination out. Below is a PvE leveling build, with IO slotting based on my average patience on the market and AE ticket rolls. I don't intend to make a hot rod here, but I'd like to handle +0/x4-x6 without too many problems.

I've been reading here and there that /Regen builds should shoot for +recharge, and some +defense (specifically melee to 25-33%ish). I managed nothing spectacular here with DocWounds and Crushing Impacts for +rech and melee defense isn't anything great. Given that, I wanted to pick your collective brain about how I could improve this build without breaking the bank. You may choose to inspire me to be more patient as well, hehe.

Difficulty:
(1) Needs all DB powers, minus Confront.
(2) More or less should remain a leveling build.
(3) No purples or 100mil globals.

Bonus:
I might be able to take *two* of the hot-commodity globals (Numina, Miracle, Perf Shifter, Regen Tissue, LOTG), depending on how some trades with my friends go :-).

Thanks folks!

*oh yeah, the Hasten/Super Jump is not a typo, it's the Vet Reward

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Captain Concatenator: Level 50 Natural Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
Secondary Power Set: Regeneration
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Nimble Slash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 1: Fast Healing -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(5), Heal-I(23)
Level 2: Ablating Strike -- Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Achilles-ResDeb%(42)
Level 4: Reconstruction -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal(5), Dct'dW-Rchg(7), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(9), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 6: Typhoon's Edge -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(7), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(21), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 8: Quick Recovery -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(9), EndMod-I(17)
Level 10: Dull Pain -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal(11), Dct'dW-Rchg(11), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(13), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 12: Blinding Feint -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 14: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 16: Integration -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(17), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(19)
Level 18: Vengeful Slice -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(25), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mako-Dam%(50)
Level 20: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(43), Heal-I(50)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(23), EndMod-I(31)
Level 24: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 26: Sweeping Strike -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(27), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(27), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 28: Instant Healing -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 32: One Thousand Cuts -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Oblit-%Dam(34)
Level 35: Power Slice -- Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mako-Acc/Dmg(36), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(37), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 38: Moment of Glory -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 41: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 44: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam(45), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(48), GftotA-Def(48)
Level 49: Resilience -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit

Hey, I've got a DB/EnA (yes, yes, lolDBEna). I decided I'd use all the combos, and for me, it's simply more fun to have buttons to press (I'm that kind of player). If anything, you could probably drop Weaken (meaning drop Nimble Slash), but it does add another level of defense with the -to hit, but I'm not sure about the numbers.

If anything, Nimble Slash gives you another place to slot Kinetic Combats to help you softcap S/L.

Which ones on Blueside do you folks use often? Do you have a pattern? And, what character do you run your Oro missions with?

Hi All,
Picked up Shatter yesterday on my SD/WM and was reading through the "real numbers". It looks like Sands of Mu is more efficient (DPE) and more damaging on average and per activation than Shatter. Granted, I haven't slotted the thing up (6 Multistrikes) and Sands is not affected by damage buff powers, but this made me wonder whether or not I should just stick with Sands and dump Shatter or if I can rely on Shatter in the long run.

What do you all think? What's your experience been?

Hey Katten,
I think that's the last word! I was able to adjust from your template to fit what I'd play (no Hasten, w/ Psychic Scream and WoC). I was able to fit in both Combat Jumping and Hover in case I wanted to dive in or fly above. Now let's see if either of us doesn't get too bored or busy to actually fill these builds out!

Ok, here's one that hits 47.2% S/L, 15.2% E/N, 32.7% Melee. Sacrifices: no Psychic Scream or World of Confusion, 4-slotted Brawl.

Includes Hasten, but no Neutron Bomb (puzzle time!)

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Cosmo-Slec: Level 50 Science Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Mental Manipulation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Neutrino Bolt Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(15), Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(25), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(45), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(48)
Level 1: Subdual Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(3), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(3), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng:50(5), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(5), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(7)
Level 2: X-Ray Beam Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(43), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 4: Mind Probe KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(9)
Level 6: Irradiate Oblit-Dmg:30(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:30(11), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:30(11), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), Oblit-%Dam:30(17), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17)
Level 8: Electron Haze Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(36)
Level 10: Telekinetic Thrust KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(34)
Level 12: Aim RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(13), RechRdx-I:50(13)
Level 14: Swift Flight-I:50(A)
Level 16: Health Heal-I:50(A)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37)
Level 20: Stamina EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(21), EndMod-I:50(21)
Level 22: Drain Psyche P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(31), Theft-Heal/Rchg:30(46), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(50), Theft-Acc/Heal:30(50)
Level 24: Concentration Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(25), RechRdx-I:50(27), RechRdx-I:50(27)
Level 26: Fly Zephyr-Travel:50(A)
Level 28: Hasten RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(29), RechRdx-I:50(29)
Level 30: Boxing KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(48)
Level 32: Atomic Blast Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), Oblit-%Dam:50(34)
Level 35: Hover Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A)
Level 38: Psychic Shockwave Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), Oblit-%Dam:50(40)
Level 41: Flash Freeze LgcRps-Acc/Rchg:50(A), LgcRps-Acc/EndRdx:50(42), LgcRps-Sleep/Rng:50(42), LgcRps-Acc/Sleep/Rchg:50(42)
Level 44: Frozen Armor RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(45), RctvArm-ResDam:40(45), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(46)
Level 47: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 49: Weave RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(48), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(50)
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance



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whoopsie! Thanks Shred!

Hello,
I'm a glutton for punishment, so I rolled an ElA/Ice this weekend. Pretty challenging, but I like my costume, so let's give this a go; I'm trying to get to the S/L softcap.

What you have below is a build I think that is within my ebil marketer ken (no pvp uniques, etc). My concern is that there's some creative slotting that is cringe-worthy. I'm hoping to see if you guys could find a better way.

Current totals is S/L def 45.6%

Difficulty: PvE only, no Hasten, no PvP uniques or purple sets.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Victory Machine: Level 50 Technology Tanker
Primary Power Set: Electric Armor
Secondary Power Set: Ice Melee
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Charged Armor S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(3), RctvArm-ResDam:40(3), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(5), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(5)
Level 1: Frozen Fists KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(36)
Level 2: Lightning Field EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 4: Frost Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(25), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(25), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(31)
Level 6: Conductive Shield RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(9)
Level 8: Static Shield RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(9), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(11)
Level 10: Grounded RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(15)
Level 12: Energize Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg:40(17), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg:40(19), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(19)
Level 14: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 16: Boxing KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(50)
Level 18: Health Mrcl-Heal:40(A), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx:40(21), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg:40(21)
Level 20: Ice Patch RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 22: Stamina P'Shift-EndMod:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:50(23)
Level 24: Combat Jumping DefBuff-I:50(A)
Level 26: Power Sink Mocking-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Mocking-Rchg:50(27), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(27), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:50(29), Efficacy-EndMod:50(29), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(31)
Level 28: Freezing Touch KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(34), Lock-%Hold:50(34)
Level 30: Super Jump Jump-I:50(A)
Level 32: Power Surge NrncSD-Acc/Rchg:30(A), NrncSD-EndRdx/Hold:30(37), NrncSD-Acc/EndRdx:30(37), NrncSD-Dam%:30(46), NrncSD-Hold/Rng:30(46), NrncSD-Acc/Hold/Rchg:30(46)
Level 35: Lightning Reflexes Run-I:50(A)
Level 38: Frozen Aura Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), Oblit-%Dam:50(40)
Level 41: Taunt Zinger-Taunt:50(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg:50(42), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(42), Zinger-Acc/Rchg:50(42), Zinger-Taunt/Rng:50(43), Zinger-Dam%:50(43)
Level 44: Tough RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam:40(45), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(45), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(45)
Level 47: Weave RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(A), RedFtn-Def:50(48), RedFtn-EndRdx:50(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(48)
Level 49: Build Up Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(50), RechRdx-I:50(50)
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Level 1: Brawl KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(43)
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet



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Here's a speculative respec build for a Rad/Mental. built with a regular IO-conscious PvE player in mind. Let's call it a "template" for our discussion here -- I'd love to see what we could move around and fix up -- pricer versions, lower end versions, etc.

With this build, S/L defense is at 36.9%, with some added E/N defense at 22.1%, melee at 28.9%, and ranged at 24.9%. Sacrifices damage in Neutrino Bolt, maybe more generally, but seems solid enough for most PvE non-farm play. Expensive stuff is kept to a moderate level (just a couple Oblit sets, purple confuse set is usually cheap, Blessings can be had with some effort, etc).

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Cosmo-Slec: Level 50 Science Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Mental Manipulation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Neutrino Bolt ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb:30(25), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(45), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(48), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(48), ShldBrk-%Dam:30(50)
Level 1: Subdual Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(3), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(3), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng:50(5), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(5), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(7)
Level 2: X-Ray Beam Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(43), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 4: Mind Probe KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(9)
Level 6: Irradiate Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(11), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:30(11), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:30(17)
Level 8: Electron Haze Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(36)
Level 10: Psychic Scream Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(23), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(34), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 12: Aim GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(13), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(13), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(15), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(15), GSFC-Build%:50(17)
Level 14: Swift Flight-I:50(A)
Level 16: Health Heal-I:50(A)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37)
Level 20: Stamina EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(21), EndMod-I:50(21)
Level 22: Drain Psyche P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(A), Theft-Heal/Rchg:30(46), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(50)
Level 24: Concentration Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(25), RechRdx-I:50(27), RechRdx-I:50(27)
Level 26: Fly Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(48)
Level 28: World of Confusion CoPers-Conf:50(A), CoPers-Conf/Rchg:50(29), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg:50(29), CoPers-Acc/Rchg:50(31), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx:50(31), CoPers-Conf%:50(31)
Level 30: Boxing RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 32: Atomic Blast Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), Oblit-%Dam:50(34)
Level 35: Hover Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(40)
Level 38: Psychic Shockwave Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), Oblit-%Dam:50(40)
Level 41: Flash Freeze LgcRps-Acc/Rchg:50(A), LgcRps-Acc/EndRdx:50(42), LgcRps-Sleep/Rng:50(42), LgcRps-Acc/Sleep/Rchg:50(42)
Level 44: Frozen Armor RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(45), RctvArm-ResDam:40(45), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(46)
Level 47: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 49: Weave RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance

GREAT guide! This was amazing!

One thing you could suggest as an option: Multi-Strike is a great, accessible set, but for Shield Charge, you might offer the choice of a set with more recharge.

Same here, Mission Transporter'd to GC, to be met with "no mapServer connection"

IIRC, the Stalker dual blades 1K Cuts is a longer cone than the Scrapper version.

first after redname!

The emotes also don't work if you have a weapon or shield drawn (oh how i want the lightning emote to hit my warhammer!)