Desmodos

Per our previous discussion, I do believe typed defense is better option for resistance based sets. IMHO, you can obtain greater defense coverage with out sacrificing base values and game play for resistance sets.

That stated, the changes I've recommended here are based on the idea you want to keep all these powers. I'm tempted to suggest you drop a power pool and swap in Hasten for additional recharge, but that will require more changes to the build. something to think about for later as you'll have to decide what to drop. I also don't like RotP, but that's a personal preference and I did not want to change you're power selections.

Unfortunately, this will require the movement of several slots. I get where you made several choices in the pursuit of Melee defense. Again, you really can't mix typed and positional defense. It's either one or the either.

Obviously, this build could use further tweaking, but it does obtain 44% S/L defense and 41.2% E/Ne defense. Now remember, you still will not have defense debuff resistance, so some tactical adjustments will be required when fighting mobs that dispense defense debuffs like it was candy.

You'll have some defense to Toxic and Psionic as those are usually ranged attacks, but at 30% ranged defense, it's still a weakness to keep in mind...but then we can't all play Dark Armor


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Knitefire: Level 50 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Smite -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Knock%(5), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(5), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21)
Level 1: Fire Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), GA-3defTpProc(50)
Level 2: Blazing Aura -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(11), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Healing Flames -- H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 6: Air Superiority -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Acc-I(21)
Level 8: Siphon Life -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(27)
Level 10: Touch of Fear -- SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(27), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg(48), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SipInsght-%ToHit(48)
Level 12: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 14: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 16: Plasma Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(29), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 18: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 20: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- Krma-ResKB(A), HO:Enzym(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(31)
Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46), RctvArm-ResDam(46)
Level 26: Soul Drain -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Erad-Acc/Rchg(33), Rec'dRet-ToHit(33), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(34)
Level 28: Consume -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Erad-Acc/Rchg(34), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(36), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(36)
Level 30: Dark Consumption -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Erad-Acc/Rchg(37), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(37), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(39)
Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 35: Burn -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg(42), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(42), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(43), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(43), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(43)
Level 38: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(45)
Level 41: Weave -- Krma-ResKB(A), HO:Enzym(45), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 44: Ring of Fire -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A)
Level 47: Rise of the Phoenix -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Temperature Protection -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(50)

The secret to roleing an amazing scrapper is to find a set the best suits your play style. Once you have a set that works for you, study what makes that set effective. What are the weaknesses? What are the strengths? Then you can find IOs, (even cheap ones) that close the weaknesses and maximize it's strengths.

Regeneration is a great set. I've seen amazing things done with Regeneration scrappers. None of my Regeneration scrappers are capable of doing these things. Simply put, Regeneration doesn't suit my play style.

Dark Armor is a great set. Most people give up on it early on. I routinely do things on my Dark Armor scrappers that leave other players baffled. Simply put, I like Dark Armor. Studied how it worked, and designed an IO builds to make bad *** scrappers.

Once you've found a set that works for you, then seek build advice here on the forums. There really isn't any one 'superior' scrapper combo.

Oh...I've spent a great deal of time laughing at my keyboard. The disparity in skill level of level 50s in CoX is astounding. While I can appreciate casual players who don't have the time or inclination to really max out their builds, this does not excuse the ability to follow simple directions.

I've been a many PUGs with a few veterans, and sympathized with their frustrations, but I never got annoyed. The whole thing was just too damned funny.

Ok, haven't read this entire thread yet, so forgive me if this has been brought up before.

Seems to me Beast Run power should also have some sort of wing animation. Considering CoH wings don't fold up neatly, seems to me winged 'beastial' characters would still move their wings about as they ran on all fours.

Build looks pretty good to me, though I'd suggest moving the slots out of boxing and into CoF. You could slot CoF with Siphon Insight and get the same 3.75% Smash/Lethal defense bonus.

You may consider switching Burst to a Eradication/Cleaving blow franken slot to add a bit more Energy/N Energy defense.

I'm probably missing something here, but wouldn't it just be easier to run scanner missions set for 8?

Do you use /suppressclosefx ?

While I haven't stopped the crashes entirely, I have noticed they occurred less frequently when I stopped using /suppressclosefx. I noticed the feature kept getting turned off after crashes, which I kept turning back on. Now instead of crashing 2-3 times per mission, I can usually get through a TF with only a single crash.

Not a fix, but might help a few folks. Still not sure why it works. You'd expect suppressing the graphics would be easier on your system, not worst.

Curious as to what you're are basing compatablility on?

I have a GTX 295 and I am plagued with crashes since Issue 19. At this point, I've tried everything and simply consider the card incompatible with CoX. It runs the game well with all settings turned on, but randomly experiences Open GL errors that crash the game. The only solution presented thus far is a major driver rollback that runs CoH poorly, not the mention the other games I play.

I've essentially given up on CoX teaming until I get around to purchasing a new card. IMHO, 200 series cards are simply not compatible with changes to CoX graphics.

Your build does not have enough endurance management to sustain itself. You might make it work with a tier 2 Cardiac, but that's kind of locks you in. Oddly enough, you could substantially increase your recovery simply by slotting Stamina and Physical Perfection with generic end mod IOs. +end mod proc is very nice, but only after you've capped out endurance modification enhancement. The +regeneration proc does very little for Dark Armor unless you focus on +HP bonuses, which I don't recommend.

Personally, I would swap the slotting you have in Tough with Obsidian Shield, but otherwise I find nothing else wrong your with your build. I would have a slight concern with accuracy. I'm not entirely convinced Tactics will be enough to overcome it.

1) I'd suggest skimming over my guide. A tad dated, but you really need to know is there. (waiting on more Incarnate info before updating)
2) Focus more on typed defense, IMHO this works better for DM/DA. S/L and E/Ne defense is fairly easy to stack up to high levels without gimping your build. Try Kinetic Combat for ST melee, Reactive Armor for resistance, and Eradication for PbAoEs.
3) I strongly recommend you drop Acrobatics and moving towards IOs for KB protection. Look at things like Blessing of the Zephyr or Steadfast for KB protection.