Buddahsmash

Divine,

I would also like to see what a good PVP build for fire/rad would look like. I'm just starting to get back into PVP, I used to roll a Ice/Dark and that was before IO's, HO's and set bonuses. To show you I have no clue what I'm doing with pvp builds, below is something I conjured up. No clue how to use the HO's or what bonuses to look for. I'm guessing +recharge +dmg +regen? Either way I would appreciate some help. Thanks.

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Seraphina Hollow: Level 48 Natural Corruptor
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Radiation Emission
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Concealment
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Flares -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Radiant Aura -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(13), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mrcl-Rcvry+(37)
Level 2: Fire Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Build%(11)
Level 4: Radiation Infection -- LdyGrey-DefDeb(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg(15), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(15), LdyGrey-Rchg/EndRdx(17), LdyGrey-DefDeb/EndRdx(17)
Level 6: Fire Ball -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(19), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(21), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rng(23)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23), RechRdx-I(25)
Level 10: Enervating Field -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Aim -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(25), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Build%(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(29)
Level 14: Super Speed -- HO:Enzym(A)
Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31)
Level 18: Super Jump -- HO:Enzym(A)
Level 20: Blaze -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(31), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Dev'n-Hold%(33)
Level 22: Lingering Radiation -- TmpRdns-Acc/Slow(A), TmpRdns-Dmg/Slow(34), TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx(34), TmpRdns-Rng/Slow(34), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(36)
Level 24: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 26: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(37), Heal-I(37), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(39)
Level 28: Choking Cloud -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(39), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(40), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(40), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(40), BasGaze-Slow%(42)
Level 30: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36), P'Shift-End%(39)
Level 32: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(42)
Level 35: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(42)
Level 38: EM Pulse -- EnManip-EndMod(A), EnManip-EndMod/Rchg(45), EnManip-Stun%(45), EoCur-Acc/Rchg(45), EoCur-EndRdx/Hold(46), EoCur-Acc/Hold/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Phase Shift -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Soul Drain -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(46), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(48), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 47: [Empty]
Level 49: [Empty]
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Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Scourge
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 10.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 10.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 5% Defense(Smashing)
• 5% Defense(Lethal)
• 2.19% Defense(Fire)
• 2.19% Defense(Cold)
• 7.5% Defense(Energy)
• 7.5% Defense(Negative)
• 3.75% Defense(Psionic)
• 4.38% Defense(Melee)
• 7.5% Defense(Ranged)
• 4.38% Defense(AoE)
• 3.15% Max End
• 16% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 1.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)
• 1.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)
• 37.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 1.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)
• 1.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)
• 14% FlySpeed
• 128.5 HP (12%) HitPoints
• 14% JumpHeight
• 14% JumpSpeed
• MezResist(Confused) 6.65%
• MezResist(Held) 8.3%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 10.5%
• MezResist(Sleep) 6.65%
• MezResist(Stun) 7.2%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 6.65%
• 14.5% (0.24 End/sec) Recovery
• 78% (3.49 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 1.88% Resistance(Energy)
• 3.45% Resistance(Toxic)
• 1.58% Resistance(Psionic)
• 14% RunSpeed
• 1% XPDebtProtection

See no clue lol

Anyone?

I haven't really been into pvp for about 2 years. I used to roll with a Ice/Dark corr but I haven't played him in forever and want something new. I highly enjoy fire and I figured Rad could be a nice compliment. Is there any nerfing for Rad I should know about? Thanks in advance!

Any other suggestions to match with fire/ that would be better?

Here is my other build that I currently have set as my "active". You'll notice some odd slotting but it's for the set bonuses.

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Level 50 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Battle Axe
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Chop <ul type="square">[*] (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage[*] (3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance[*] (3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge[*] (5) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (48) Accuracy IO[/list]Level 1: High Pain Tolerance <ul type="square">[*] (A) Healing IO[*] (5) Healing IO[*] (7) Healing IO[*] (7) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration[*] (9) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%[/list]Level 2: Mind Over Body <ul type="square">[*] (A) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance[*] (9) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Recharge[*] (11) Reactive Armor - Endurance/Recharge[*] (11) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 4: Fast Healing <ul type="square">[*] (A) Miracle - +Recovery[*] (13) Miracle - Heal[*] (13) Miracle - Heal/Endurance[/list]Level 6: Build Up <ul type="square">[*] (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff[*] (17) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge[*] (39) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Recharge[*] (40) Recharge Reduction IO[/list]Level 8: Swift <ul type="square">[*] (A) Run Speed IO[/list]Level 10: Combat Jumping <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense[*] (43) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance[/list]Level 12: Swoop <ul type="square">[*] (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage[*] (15) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance[*] (15) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge[*] (17) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (46) Accuracy IO[/list]Level 14: Super Jump <ul type="square">[*] (A) Springfoot - Endurance/Jumping[/list]Level 16: Indomitable Will <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance[*] (43) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 18: Whirling Axe <ul type="square">[*] (A) Obliteration - Damage[*] (19) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge[*] (19) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge[*] (21) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (21) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (23) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage[/list]Level 20: Rise to the Challenge <ul type="square">[*] (A) Discouraging Words - To Hit Debuff[*] (23) Discouraging Words - To Hit Debuff/Recharge[*] (33) Discouraging Words - To Hit Debuff/Recharge/Endurance[*] (33) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery[*] (34) Numina's Convalescence - Heal[*] (34) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance[/list]Level 22: Quick Recovery <ul type="square">[*] (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod[*] (34) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge[*] (37) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy[/list]Level 24: Hasten <ul type="square">[*] (A) Recharge Reduction IO[*] (25) Recharge Reduction IO[*] (25) Recharge Reduction IO[/list]Level 26: Cleave <ul type="square">[*] (A) Obliteration - Damage[*] (27) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge[*] (27) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge[*] (29) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage[*] (29) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 28: Health <ul type="square">[*] (A) Healing IO[*] (33) Healing IO[/list]Level 30: Heightened Senses <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance[*] (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense[*] (31) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed[/list]Level 32: Stamina <ul type="square">[*] (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod[*] (39) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge[*] (39) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy[/list]Level 35: Pendulum <ul type="square">[*] (A) Obliteration - Damage[*] (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge[*] (36) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge[*] (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (37) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage[/list]Level 38: Strength of Will <ul type="square">[*] (A) Resist Damage IO[/list]Level 41: Kick <ul type="square">[*] (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage[*] (42) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance[*] (42) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge[*] (42) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (50) Accuracy IO[/list]Level 44: Electrifying Fences <ul type="square">[*] (A) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Recharge[*] (45) Enfeebled Operation - Endurance/Immobilize[*] (45) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Endurance[*] (45) Enfeebled Operation - Immobilize/Range[*] (46) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Immobilize/Recharge[*] (46) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Immobilize[/list]Level 47: Tough <ul type="square">[*] (A) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Endurance[*] (48) Titanium Coating - Resistance[*] (48) Titanium Coating - Endurance[/list]Level 49: Weave <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance[*] (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense[*] (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge[/list]------------
Level 1: Brawl <ul type="square">[*] (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage[*] (40) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance[*] (40) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge[*] (43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 1: Sprint <ul type="square">[*] (A) Empty[/list]Level 2: Rest <ul type="square">[*] (A) Empty[/list]Level 1: Fury
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]9% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]9% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]9% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]9% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]9% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]9% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]9% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]9% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]32.1% Defense(Smashing)[*]32.1% Defense(Lethal)[*]3% Defense(Fire)[*]3% Defense(Cold)[*]4.25% Defense(Energy)[*]4.25% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]28.3% Defense(Melee)[*]3.63% Defense(Ranged)[*]3% Defense(AoE)[*]26.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]27% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]3% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]10% FlySpeed[*]258.6 HP (17.3%) HitPoints[*]10% JumpHeight[*]10% JumpSpeed[*]MezResist(Confused) 1.65%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 12.1%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 2.2%[*]MezResist(Stun) 6.6%[*]2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*]52% (3.25 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]1.88% Resistance(Negative)[*]10% RunSpeed[/list]------------
[u]Set Bonuses:[u]
[u]Kinetic Combat[u]
(Chop)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%[*] 22.5 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Steadfast Protection[u]
(High Pain Tolerance)<ul type="square">[*] 3% Defense(All)[/list][u]Reactive Armor[u]
(Mind Over Body)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 1.1%[*] 1.25% Defense(Energy,Negative), 0.63% Defense(Ranged)[*] 1.25% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.63% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Miracle[u]
(Fast Healing)<ul type="square">[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 28.1 HP (1.88%) HitPoints[/list][u]Rectified Reticle[u]
(Build Up)<ul type="square">[*] 1.88% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.94% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
(Combat Jumping)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.63 HP/sec) Regeneration[/list][u]Kinetic Combat[u]
(Swoop)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%[*] 22.5 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
(Indomitable Will)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.63 HP/sec) Regeneration[/list][u]Obliteration[u]
(Whirling Axe)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 3.75% Defense(Melee), 1.88% Defense(Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Smashing)[/list][u]Discouraging Words[u]
(Rise to the Challenge)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Confused) 1.65%[*] 1.25% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.63% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Numina's Convalescence[u]
(Rise to the Challenge)<ul type="square">[*] 12% (0.75 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 28.1 HP (1.88%) HitPoints[/list][u]Performance Shifter[u]
(Quick Recovery)<ul type="square">[*] 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed[*] 28.1 HP (1.88%) HitPoints[/list][u]Obliteration[u]
(Cleave)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 3.75% Defense(Melee), 1.88% Defense(Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Smashing)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
(Heightened Senses)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.63 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 16.9 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[*] 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Performance Shifter[u]
(Stamina)<ul type="square">[*] 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed[*] 28.1 HP (1.88%) HitPoints[/list][u]Obliteration[u]
(Pendulum)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 3.75% Defense(Melee), 1.88% Defense(Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Smashing)[/list][u]Kinetic Combat[u]
(Kick)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%[*] 22.5 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Enfeebled Operation[u]
(Electrifying Fences)<ul type="square">[*] 3% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*] 1.88% Resistance(Negative)[*] 2.5% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Melee)[*] 3.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing)[/list][u]Titanium Coating[u]
(Tough)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Sleep) 2.2%[*] 22.5 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
(Weave)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.63 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 16.9 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[/list][u]Kinetic Combat[u]
(Brawl)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%[*] 22.5 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Melee)[/list]

Thanks for the advice. I worked with the market a little bit and so far had a bit of success. I spent about 25 mil IOing most of my attacks and a couple others. Now I will take your new idea to try and build my money back up for future IO's.

Thank you! So I did a mix between that mission I told you about and playin the market. I'm up to 32 mil now. I really appreciate you taking the time to map something out for me.

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Thanks for the advice. The second build I posted isn't exactly how the in-game build was created but in the end it represents where it sits atm. I just hit 41 about 3 hours ago. I picked up kick from the fighting pool.

I currently have around 20 mil saved up. I've been fortunate to have a plethora of tickets to buy my enhancements. All together I've only spent about 2 mil for my enhancements.

The idea would be to IO at lv 50 right?

For anyone else checking out this guide I very much recommend an Axe/WP Brute. Very fun to play with and you feel pretty much invincible at times.

Phosphorescency, before the shutdown maintenance I decided to go to that hill you speak of, for the couple min I looked around at it..I only saw a couple mobs of like 3. I do have about 2500 tickets left so I may try to get some randoms from the AE to sell.

I really appreciate this thread. I've been using it as a tool to grind my Axe/WP to 50..currently 40. To be honest this thread gave me the idea to try it out. Phosphorescency, I was wondering if you could look at my build and maybe if you have time cook up an IO build. I really like how it plays right now in terms of endurance. Stupid question of the day: How in the world do you get money for an IO build?! Thanks for any help. Below is my current lvl 40 build and future plans.



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Drake Hollow: Level 48 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Battle Axe
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Chop -- Dmg(A), Dmg(3), Acc(3), Acc(5), EndRdx(5)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Heal(A), Heal(7), Heal(7), ResDam(9)
Level 2: Gash -- Dmg(A), Dmg(9), Dmg(11), Acc(11), Acc(13), EndRdx(13)
Level 4: Fast Healing -- Heal(A), Heal(39), Heal(39)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx(A)
Level 8: Swoop -- Dmg(A), Dmg(15), Dmg(15), Acc(17), Acc(17), EndRdx(19)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(37), DefBuff(37), EndRdx(37)
Level 12: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 14: Health -- Heal(A)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Heal(A), Heal(40), Heal(40), EndRdx(40)
Level 18: Whirling Axe -- Dmg(A), Dmg(19), Acc(21), EndRdx(21)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- EndMod(A), EndMod(23), EndMod(23)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(25), EndMod(25)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff(A)
Level 26: Cleave -- Dmg(A), Dmg(27), Dmg(27), Acc(29), Acc(29), EndRdx(31)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(31), DefBuff(31), EndRdx(33)
Level 30: Super Jump -- Jump(A)
Level 32: Pendulum -- Dmg(A), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Acc(34), Acc(34), EndRdx(34)
Level 35: Mind Over Body -- ResDam(A), ResDam(36), ResDam(36), EndRdx(36)
Level 38: Strength of Will -- ResDam(A), ResDam(39)
Level 41: Kick -- Acc(A)
Level 44: Build Up -- EndRdx(A)
Level 47: Tough -- ResDam(A)
Level 49: Weave -- DefBuff(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury

[ QUOTE ]
I've played Axe/WP to 50 so I'll share my thoughts on the Axe part.

I'll start with the positives. Axe comes with a bunch of AoEs: Pendulum, Cleave, Whirling Axe. Just about everything you do causes knockdown or knockup. Combined with the AoEs, and you have a lot of protection. Juggling enemies is very easy. The raw numbers of the set are also high. Finally, the set, to me, just feels brutish; you're smashing your enemies with a big axe. It's brutal.

The set does have some big drawbacks: lethal only, recharge and endurance cost. Large raw damage numbers on the attacks sounds good until you realize everything is resistant to lethal damage. Axe has some of the most (if not THE most) endurance-heavy attacks. Even with Quick Recovery and Stamina, I can eat through my blue bar. Lengthy recharges also hampers the set, though since a lot of the attacks are quite good, you'll usually have something available to swing. Finally, there's the redraw, which never really bothers me.

I've found Axe to be quite good for a brute who has to function as a tank. Teaming gives you some buffs to help out with the set's shortcomings and all the AoEs and knockdowns will keep hold aggro and keep you alive. But solo, without IOs, can get kinda painful, depending on one's patience to let your Endurance and attacks recharge.

Also, War Mace might do more damage than Axe since its Smashing damage is less resisted than Axe's Lethal, I think.

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I would have to say I absolutely do not agree with the End use you are talking about. I have a lvl 39 Axe/WP only slotted with SO's currently, but I have not a single problem with endurance. I actually don't even carry blues around with me that often. I fight with all my shields on along with sprint and combat jumping. Not a single problem. I have a knockback/down of 67% of the time, it is great when fighting any type of boss.

Just for kicks..and theme I just started a WM/SD Brute and I'm interested to see how that turns out.

I would have to say that playing a Axe/WP Brute is very fun! So far I like it better than my original SS/Invul. I've played most combination's, so I can safely say the Axe/WP Brute is by far my favorite.

For those looking to start one, below is my current lvl 33 build. It's slotted in SO's at the moment, so that is what the build entails.

Because I've been through stamina hell before with other brutes I wanted to take a different angle with this one. As you will see, I waited on some of my toggles and put off on a travel power into my 20's. I got a Jet Pack that that has about 15 min left. I'm not sure how beneficial slotting stamina with 4 is, but this is the first time I've ever tired it. I thought why not.

This is also a build after a respec. For those that like my build and are inspired to start an Axe/WP, I'll let you know now that I did in fact have Beheader and Whirling Axe. I intend to add one of them back on my next respec.



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Drake Hollow: Level 34 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Battle Axe
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Chop <ul type="square">[*] (A) Damage Increase[*] (13) Damage Increase[*] (13) Accuracy[*] (15) Accuracy[*] (19) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 1: High Pain Tolerance <ul type="square">[*] (A) Healing[*] (7) Healing[*] (7) Healing[/list]Level 2: Gash <ul type="square">[*] (A) Damage Increase[*] (3) Damage Increase[*] (3) Accuracy[*] (5) Accuracy[*] (5) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 4: Fast Healing <ul type="square">[*] (A) Healing[*] (25) Healing[*] (33) Healing[/list]Level 6: Build Up <ul type="square">[*] (A) To Hit Buff[/list]Level 8: Swoop <ul type="square">[*] (A) Damage Increase[*] (9) Damage Increase[*] (9) Accuracy[*] (11) Accuracy[*] (11) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 10: Combat Jumping <ul type="square">[*] (A) Defense Buff[/list]Level 12: Swift <ul type="square">[*] (A) Run Speed[/list]Level 14: Hasten <ul type="square">[*] (A) Recharge Reduction[*] (15) Recharge Reduction[/list]Level 16: Rise to the Challenge <ul type="square">[*] (A) Healing[*] (17) Healing[*] (17) Healing[*] (19) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 18: Health <ul type="square">[*] (A) Healing[/list]Level 20: Quick Recovery <ul type="square">[*] (A) Endurance Modification[*] (21) Endurance Modification[*] (21) Endurance Modification[/list]Level 22: Stamina <ul type="square">[*] (A) Endurance Modification[*] (23) Endurance Modification[*] (23) Endurance Modification[*] (25) Endurance Modification[/list]Level 24: Super Jump <ul type="square">[*] (A) Jumping[/list]Level 26: Cleave <ul type="square">[*] (A) Damage Increase[*] (27) Damage Increase[*] (27) Accuracy[*] (31) Accuracy[*] (31) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 28: Mind Over Body <ul type="square">[*] (A) Resist Damage[*] (29) Resist Damage[*] (29) Resist Damage[*] (31) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 30: Indomitable Will <ul type="square">[*] (A) Defense Buff[*] (33) Defense Buff[*] (33) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 32: Pendulum <ul type="square">[*] (A) Endurance Reduction[/list]Level 35: [Empty]
Level 38: [Empty]
Level 41: [Empty]
Level 44: [Empty]
Level 47: [Empty]
Level 49: [Empty]
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Level 1: Brawl <ul type="square">[*] (A) Empty[/list]Level 1: Sprint <ul type="square">[*] (A) Empty[/list]Level 2: Rest <ul type="square">[*] (A) Empty[/list]Level 1: Fury




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