Diamant_Noir

@Fiery-Enforcer: I'd read 80%, but I have no practical experience so maybe I'm wrong? I was just going off mids' numbers, but I realize I probably didn't take into account Hasten downtime.

@Gilia: I'm not super-attached to every single power, so if you have suggestions then by all means I'm open to them .

@Granite Agent: Thanks a lot for the link, it's definitely given me some ideas. I like having a build to look at with some feedback on it already, it lets me incorporate ideas into my own build and theme.

I have to say I love these boards. People have always been really helpful and I get plenty of constructive feedback no matter what the question!

I've just started a Mind/Fire Dom and I'm having a blast with him, probably going to be my next 50. Anyways, I'm not too keen with set bonuses and I'm trying to figure out how to get some decent recharge as early as possible. I've heard of people hitting perma-dom status at 40ish so I was shooting for that. I think I've gotten pretty close, but I wouldn't mind some critique on things I could do to get some more recharge in (if possible). Also, any build advice would be welcome, this is my first dom so I'm very open to suggestion. Thanks!

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.803
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Level 48 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Mind Control
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Assault
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Ancillary Pool: Fire Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mesmerize -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19)
Level 1: Flares -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A)
Level 2: Dominate -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(3), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(19)
Level 4: Incinerate -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 6: Confuse -- Mlais-Acc/Rchg(A), Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(7), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(31), Mlais-Conf/Rng(34), Mlais-Acc/Conf/Rchg(37)
Level 8: Mass Hypnosis -- CSndmn-Acc/Rchg(A), CSndmn-EndRdx/Sleep(9), CSndmn-Acc/EndRdx(33), CSndmn-Sleep/Rng(36), CSndmn-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(37)
Level 10: Fire Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 14: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(21)
Level 22: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(23), Posi-Dmg/Rng(25), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31)
Level 24: Embrace of Fire -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25)
Level 26: Terrify -- U'spkT-Acc/Rchg(A), U'spkT-EndRdx/Fear(27), U'spkT-Acc/EndRdx(29), U'spkT-Fear/Rng(36), U'spkT-Acc/Fear/Rchg(37)
Level 28: Total Domination -- BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(A), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(29), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(33), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36)
Level 30: Consume -- P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 32: Mass Confusion -- Empty(A), Empty(33), Empty(34), Empty(34), Empty(40)
Level 35: Combustion -- Acc-I(A)
Level 38: Blaze -- Empty(A), Empty(39), Empty(39), Empty(39), Empty(40)
Level 41: Rain of Fire -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Fire Ball -- Empty(A)
Level 47: Fire Shield -- Empty(A)
Level 49: Rise of the Phoenix -- Empty(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Domination
Level 6: Ninja Run

Forgive my ignorance (and thread necromancy!), but how exactly do you lock your level? I've been gone for a while, I know about the leveling pact but I didn't know you could stop getting exp!

From what I've heard, the ranged Bane attacks (minus Poisonous Ray, which is awesome) are pretty lacking compared to the melee attacks. If you want a more melee focused build, here's the one I'm using and I LOVE it! You'll be a killing machine while also bringing 20% defense, 30% damage, and 15% to hit buff to everyone on your team just for being around you.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.707
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Operative Noir: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Leadership

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Bash -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), T'Death-Dam%(9)
Level 1: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(36)
Level 2: Wolf Spider Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(9), LkGmblr-Def(40)
Level 6: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(7), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(7), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(43), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(43), GSFC-Build%(43)
Level 8: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(11), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(11)
Level 12: Pulverize -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(13), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), T'Death-Dam%(17)
Level 14: Poisonous Ray -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(17), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(27), Achilles-DefDeb(29), Achilles-ResDeb%(29)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Mrcl-Heal(37), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(37), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50), RgnTis-Regen+(50)
Level 18: Shatter -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(19), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(19), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), T'Death-Dam%(25)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(42), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(46), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(48)
Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 24: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(31), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(42)
Level 26: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(27)
Level 28: Surveillance -- ShldBrk-DefDeb(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb(31), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg(31), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(34), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Achilles-ResDeb%(36)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Leadership -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(37), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(42), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(46), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 32: Crowd Control -- 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: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(A), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx(39), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx(39), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), BldM'dt-Acc(40), BldM'dt-Dmg(40)
Level 41: Aid Other -- Heal-I(A)
Level 44: Aid Self -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(45), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(45), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(48), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
Level 0: Ninja Run
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You're softcapped with suppressed cloak. No travel power, but I've found mental training + hurdle + ninja run to be more than fast enough for getting around, with an occasional jet pack if you want to do some serious vertical climbing. Taking both Bane and Wolf armor is helpful for stacking mez resist, and you'll probably want a knockback protection in each of them. I took Aid other/self at 41 and 44 because I like having a heal for when something sneaks by the softcapped defenses, but you can just as easily take web envelope/shatter armor and move some slots around out of health and tactical training: leadership to fill them out. I personally didn't feel the need for them as I have a decent attack chain without shatter and I've never really felt the need for an immobilize on this guy, but they're definitely useful skills. Or you could drop them both and work a travel power in the build if you really want to, it's pretty easy to customize to your liking!

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

Here's a secondary build I came up with for Ice Mastery. I like the idea of having ice storm + an "oh ****" button I can press while my 4 AoE's and singy eat up a spawn, feedback on this one is welcome too!

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
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Level 50 Science Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Crush -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(3), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(13), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(19), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(25)
Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Gravity Distortion -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(3), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(5), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), Lock-%Hold(9), G'Wdw-Dam%(11)
Level 4: Lift -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(13), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 6: Propel -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(11), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Dev'n-Hold%(42), Decim-Build%(46)
Level 8: Crushing Field -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(9), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(42), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(43), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(43)
Level 10: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(17), Posi-Dmg/Rng(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23)
Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(40)
Level 22: Hurricane -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(23), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(37), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(43)
Level 24: Gravity Distortion Field -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(25), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(31), Lock-%Hold(34)
Level 26: Wormhole -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(27), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(27), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(29), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(29), Range-I(31)
Level 28: Thunder Clap -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(37), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(45)
Level 30: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
Level 32: Singularity -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets)(34)
Level 35: Tornado -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(36), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(36), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Achilles-ResDeb%(37)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Ice Blast -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 44: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 0: Ninja Run

Hey all, was thinking of dusting off my controller that I haven't played in forever. I haven't touched him since pre-ED so I'm more or less starting from scratch with knowledge on the AT . I'm trying to maximize recharge without going into purples or PvP sets, so I'd appreciate any help and advice mainly focused on slotting (ignore the slot placement levels, I'll tweak them when I settle on a final build). General build critique is welcome too, if it looks like I may be going the wrong way with him. Thanks!

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
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Level 50 Science Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Crush -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(3), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(13), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(19), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(25)
Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Gravity Distortion -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(3), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(5), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), Lock-%Hold(9), G'Wdw-Dam%(11)
Level 4: Lift -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(13), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 6: Propel -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(11), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Dev'n-Hold%(42), Decim-Build%(46)
Level 8: Crushing Field -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(9), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(42), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(43), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(43)
Level 10: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(17), Posi-Dmg/Rng(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23)
Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(40)
Level 22: Hurricane -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(23), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(43), DarkWD-Slow%(45)
Level 24: Gravity Distortion Field -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(25), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(31), Lock-%Hold(34)
Level 26: Wormhole -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(27), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(27), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(29), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(29), Range-I(31)
Level 28: Thunder Clap -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(37), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(37), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(45), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(45)
Level 30: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Singularity -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets)(34)
Level 35: Tornado -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(36), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(36), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Achilles-ResDeb%(37)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Power Blast -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(48), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 49: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 0: Ninja Run

Here's a build I came up with. It's fairly cheap, softcaps ranged and AoE , and has stealth for toe bombing. It's a little light on recharge, but I think the defenses are worth it:

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.707
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Level 50 Natural Corruptor
Primary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Secondary Power Set: Traps
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Pistols -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Dual Wield -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 4: Empty Clips -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(5), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(11), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13)
Level 6: Caltrops -- P'ngTtl-Acc/Slow(A), P'ngTtl-Dmg/Slow(36), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx(40), P'ngTtl-Rng/Slow(43), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(45), P'ngTtl--Rchg%(46)
Level 8: Bullet Rain -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(9), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(11), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13)
Level 10: Swap Ammo
Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 14: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 16: Force Field Generator -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(19), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 18: Executioner's Shot -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(21), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(48), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(50), P'Shift-End%(50)
Level 22: Acid Mortar -- ShldBrk-DefDeb(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb(33), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg(40), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 24: Poison Trap -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(34), Lock-Rchg/Hold(40), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(45), Lock-%Hold(46)
Level 26: Piercing Rounds -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(29), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(29), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31)
Level 28: Triage Beacon -- H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx(A), H'zdH-EndRdx/Rchg(39), H'zdH-Heal/Rchg(42), H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(48), H'zdH-Heal(48)
Level 30: Seeker Drones -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 32: Hail of Bullets -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(34), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(37), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
Level 35: Trip Mine -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(36), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(37), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
Level 38: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 41: Charged Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 44: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Scourge
Level 6: Ninja Run
Level 10: Chemical Ammunition
Level 10: Cryo Ammunition
Level 10: Incendiary Ammunition

I recently made a tankermind build and received some excellent feedback from these forums that really helped me bring it up to snuff for AV soloing. I decided to switch gears a bit for my second slot and go for a more pet-centered build where I hang out in the background buffing and healing my pets, which will also be more group friendly. This is also a lite-concept build, so the attack is going to stay in and heck, it gives a nice recharge set bonus too!

While I think I might be able to solo AVs with my Bruiser tanking (this build gives him about 50% smash/lethal resist, 39% positional defense, two heals, and a to-hit debuff from weaken that should effectively softcap him), I'm focused more on farming since my tankermind build is more than adequate in the AV department. I think this might also be a decent PvP build, so while it's not my main focus I wouldn't mind any suggestions about PvP. Any and all constructive feedback is appreciated, thanks!

P.S.: My tankermind build is in this thread for the curious:
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=141934

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
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Renard Noir: Level 50 Natural Mastermind
Primary Power Set: Thugs
Secondary Power Set: Poison
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Call Thugs -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), EdctM'r-PetDef:40(7)
Level 1: Alkaloid -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(19)
Level 2: Dual Wield -- Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(37), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(37), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(37)
Level 4: Envenom -- AnWeak-DefDeb:50(A), AnWeak-Acc/DefDeb:50(9), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg:50(17), AnWeak-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:50(33), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx:50(34), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(34)
Level 6: Equip Thugs -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 8: Weaken -- Cloud-ToHitDeb:30(A), Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb:30(9), Cloud-Acc/Rchg:30(19), Cloud-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(33), Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(34)
Level 10: Neurotoxic Breath -- TmpRdns-Acc/Slow:50(A), TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx:50(11), TmpRdns-Rng/Slow:50(33), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:50(36), TmpRdns-Acc/Dmg/Slow:50(36)
Level 12: Call Enforcer -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(13), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(13), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), DefBuff-I:20(15), DefBuff-I:50(17)
Level 14: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(40), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(40), RgnTis-Regen+:30(50)
Level 18: Gang War -- C'Arms-+Def(Pets):30(A), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets):50(39), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(42), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(46), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:50(46), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:50(48)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:50(21), P'Shift-End%:50(40)
Level 22: Aid Other -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(23), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(23)
Level 24: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(25), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(25)
Level 26: Call Bruiser -- SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SvgnRt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), SvgnRt-Acc/EndRdx:50(27), SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(29), SvgnRt-Acc:50(29), SvgnRt-PetResDam:50(31)
Level 28: Paralytic Poison -- Lock-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Lock-Acc/Hold:50(31), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(31), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(36), Lock-%Hold:50(39)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 32: Upgrade Equipment -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 35: Tactics -- AdjTgt-ToHit:50(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx:50(42), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:50(43), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg:50(43), AdjTgt-Rchg:50(43)
Level 38: Noxious Gas -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(39)
Level 41: Charged Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(42)
Level 44: Electrifying Fences -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(46)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(48)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50), RechRdx-I:50(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Supremacy
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 11% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 11% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 11% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 11% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 11% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 11% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 11% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 11% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 10% Defense
• 7.06% Defense(Smashing)
• 7.06% Defense(Lethal)
• 9.88% Defense(Fire)
• 9.88% Defense(Cold)
• 3% Defense(Energy)
• 3% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 7.38% Defense(Melee)
• 3% Defense(Ranged)
• 11.1% Defense(AoE)
• 5.4% Max End
• 1.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)
• 1.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)
• 3% Enhancement(Immobilize)
• 1.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)
• 38.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 2.5% Enhancement(Held)
• 1.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)
• 20% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 10% FlySpeed
• 78.3 HP (9.75%) HitPoints
• 10% JumpHeight
• 10% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Confused) 7.75%
• MezResist(Held) 9.95%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 7.75%
• MezResist(Sleep) 7.75%
• MezResist(Stun) 13.3%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 5%
• 11% (0.18 End/sec) Recovery
• 68% (2.28 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 20% Resistance(Smashing)
• 20% Resistance(Lethal)
• 20% Resistance(Fire)
• 20% Resistance(Cold)
• 21.3% Resistance(Energy)
• 23.1% Resistance(Negative)
• 20% Resistance(Toxic)
• 20% Resistance(Psionic)
• 10% RunSpeed

Greetings! I asked for help on a Thugs/Poison build a few weeks back and got some great feedback in this thread:

http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=141934

I'm not sure what route you want to go with your MM, but hopefully that will help you a bit. For my second build, I'm currently planning out a concept/pet-centric build as opposed to a tankermind. If you want to go that route, you can get your pets up to 39% positional defense (which should make them effectively capped if you tag your foe with weaken) and give your bruiser ~50% resists to smash/lethal and 20% to all other types (besides psionics).

I'll post the build in a day or two for feedback once I get it ironed out, but hopefully this'll give you an idea of what you can do with your MM. Good luck!

Yeah, it was stupidly easy to softcap my Bane's defense if I used CJ and SJ. Even without using that "trick" it wasn't too difficult and still left me plenty of room to slot for things besides defense. I realize it's not optimal for taking down AVs, but I just wanted to know if it had been done.

I think -40% Resists (Surveillance + Achilles Proc) combined with double-stacked Assault should be more than enough to take down an AV. Heck, I was able to put a good dent in Luminary's health on my 35 Bane without any IO sets. My main issue obviously was survivability, as you're nowhere near the softcap at 35 unless you're chugging purples .

I'm more interested in what kind of attack chain I should use to maximize DPS, as the long activation times are kind of throwing me off.

I was looking around these boards and was kind of surprised to not see anything on Bane AV killers. A few people bring it up for NWs, but the most common complaint I see is that they have a lot of trouble surviving the hits that make it through due to low resists and low HP. With that in mind, I started to look at the advantages a Bane would have with the 20% HP buff and the resists with Bane armor. I threw together this build and was wondering what you guys think:

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

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Huntsman Noir: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Leadership

Villain Profile:
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Level 1: Bash T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(5), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(5), T'Death-Dam%:40(9)
Level 1: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(42)
Level 2: Combat Training: Defensive Ksmt-ToHit+:30(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(9), LkGmblr-Def:50(31)
Level 4: Combat Training: Offensive Acc-I:50(A)
Level 6: Build Up GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(7), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(7), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(43), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(43), GSFC-Build%:50(43)
Level 8: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(11)
Level 12: Pulverize T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(13), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(13), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(15), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), T'Death-Dam%:40(17)
Level 14: Poisonous Ray Dev'n-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx:50(25), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg:20(27), Achilles-DefDeb:20(29), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(29)
Level 16: Health Numna-Heal:50(A), Mrcl-Heal:40(37), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:30(40), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(42), RgnTis-Regen+:30(45)
Level 18: Shatter T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(19), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(19), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(23), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(23), T'Death-Dam%:40(25)
Level 20: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:50(42), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(46), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg:50(48)
Level 22: Mental Training Run-I:50(A)
Level 24: Cloaking Device LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(37)
Level 26: Placate RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(27)
Level 28: Surveillance ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb:30(31), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(31), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(34), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(36), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(36)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Leadership AdjTgt-ToHit:21(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx:21(36), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg:21(50), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg:50(50), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50)
Level 32: Crowd Control 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: Tactical Training: Assault EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(39), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), BldM'dt-Acc:50(40), BldM'dt-Dmg:40(40)
Level 41: Aid Other Heal-I:50(A)
Level 44: Aid Self Mrcl-Heal:40(A), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg:40(45), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx:40(45), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(46), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg:40(46)
Level 47: Maneuvers LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(48)
Level 49: Assault EndRdx-I:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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Set Bonus Totals:
19% DamageBuff(Smashing)
19% DamageBuff(Lethal)
19% DamageBuff(Fire)
19% DamageBuff(Cold)
19% DamageBuff(Energy)
19% DamageBuff(Negative)
19% DamageBuff(Toxic)
19% DamageBuff(Psionic)
11.8% Defense(Smashing)
11.8% Defense(Lethal)
12.7% Defense(Fire)
12.7% Defense(Cold)
6.13% Defense(Energy)
6.13% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
20.5% Defense(Melee)
9.25% Defense(Ranged)
19.6% Defense(AoE)
29% Enhancement(Accuracy)
40% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
5% Enhancement(Heal)
10% FlySpeed
168.7 HP (15.7%) HitPoints
10% JumpHeight
10% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -4)
Knockup (Mag -4)
MezResist(Confused) 2.5%
MezResist(Held) 10.8%
MezResist(Immobilize) 10.8%
MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%
MezResist(Stun) 6.35%
MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%
15.5% (0.27 End/sec) Recovery
64% (3.43 HP/sec) Regeneration
1.26% Resistance(Energy)
1.26% Resistance(Negative)
10% RunSpeed

(Note: Cloaking device is not turned on as it gives unsuppressed numbers. Add 5.78% defense onto that and it brings it right to the softcap.)

Capped defenses, token resists, a 20% HP buff, aid self, and +50% damage, all with a recovery rate above 2 end/sec and a 23 HP/sec regen rate. I was considering a build with tough/weave instead of aid self, but I felt the heal would be more useful overall than the extra resists to smashing and lethal damage only. Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks for all the great feedback. This was originally a concept build, but I was also able to softcap it and get a pretty decent amount of recharge/recovery with it. I'm loving my SoA, both my Bane build and Huntsman build are a lot of fun. I've found my Bane is better for soloing Relentless missions (if only for the boss at the end, the single-target damage can be a bit lacking for Huntsman) while my Huntsman is an absolute monster on teams with all of the AoEs. It'll only get better with more group buffs too, I can't wait to level him up!

The only thing I'm not liking is that I have to slot out two builds simultaneously while I level since I use both of them depending on my mood or if I'm teaming or not. It's getting expensive .

Hey all, just took a shot at softcapping my Huntsman concept build for fun, and it actually worked! Here's what I have:

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

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Huntsman Noir: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping

Villain Profile:
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Level 1: Single Shot Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(5), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(7), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(31), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(33)
Level 1: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 2: Burst Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(5), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(7), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(31), LdyGrey-%Dam:50(33)
Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 6: Wide Area Web Grenade Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(27), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(34), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng:50(36), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(36), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(36)
Level 8: Heavy Burst Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(9), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(9), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), Posi-Dam%:50(25)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(11)
Level 12: Venom Grenade Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(13), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), Posi-Dam%:50(27)
Level 14: Build Up GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(34), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(45), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(46), GSFC-Build%:50(46)
Level 16: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 18: Frag Grenade Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(21), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(21), Posi-Dam%:50(25)
Level 20: Health Heal-I:50(A), Numna-Heal:50(42), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(42), RgnTis-Regen+:30(43)
Level 22: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:50(42)
Level 24: Cloaking Device Ksmt-ToHit+:30(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(46), LkGmblr-Def:50(48)
Level 26: Mental Training Run-I:50(A)
Level 28: Bayonet T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(29), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(29), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(31), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(43), T'Death-Dam%:40(43)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Leadership EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 32: Surveillance ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb:30(33), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(37), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(37), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(37), ShldBrk-%Dam:30(40)
Level 35: Tactical Training: Assault EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(39), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), BldM'dt-Acc:50(40), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(40)
Level 41: Assault EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 44: Maneuvers LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 47: Combat Jumping LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), Zephyr-ResKB:50(48), Zephyr-Travel:50(48), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 49: Super Jump Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(50), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(50)
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Level 1: Brawl Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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Set Bonus Totals:
5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
5% DamageBuff(Fire)
5% DamageBuff(Cold)
5% DamageBuff(Energy)
5% DamageBuff(Negative)
5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
11.8% Defense(Smashing)
11.8% Defense(Lethal)
12.4% Defense(Fire)
12.4% Defense(Cold)
9.25% Defense(Energy)
9.25% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
16.8% Defense(Melee)
15.5% Defense(Ranged)
18.9% Defense(AoE)
4.5% Max End
38% Enhancement(Accuracy)
3% Enhancement(Immobilize)
72.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
10% FlySpeed
104.4 HP (9.75%) HitPoints
10% JumpHeight
10% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -8)
Knockup (Mag -8)
MezResist(Confused) 2.5%
MezResist(Held) 5.25%
MezResist(Immobilize) 10.8%
MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%
MezResist(Stun) 4.15%
MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%
14% (0.25 End/sec) Recovery
42% (2.25 HP/sec) Regeneration
4.73% Resistance(Fire)
4.73% Resistance(Cold)
1.88% Resistance(Negative)
9.38% Resistance(Toxic)
10% RunSpeed

I have a couple of questions about this that I want to make sure of:

1. I'm a few levels off from Surveillance so I'm not sure exactly how it works. Can I use it on a mob from hide before I wack it, or will it cause aggro? If it doesn't cause aggro, will the damage proc cause me to come out of hide?

2. Are the mids numbers on suppressed cloaking correct? It says 5.3% suppressed with the way I have it slotted, but I know it has problems sometimes with conditional powers so I want to make sure my numbers are all adding up.

Thanks for the help, and any other feedback is welcome!

Already got someone, thanks though!

Title says it all, I got on a good team and outleveled the Kings Row safeguard range. If you can help me out, please post a contact name and a time when you'd be available. Thanks!

Taking everyone's feedback into account and after a few of my own experiences soloing AVs in some AE test missions, I swapped some slots around and came up with a build I'm extremely happy with. I noticed an AVs health dropped considerably faster when Noxious Gas was up, so you're all definitely right about -res being key. I managed to kill Dominatrix with my build posted earlier, but it was a LONG (20+ minute) fight.

So after a lot of tweaking, I present my final build. Capped Ranged and AoE defense, Achilles proc in the enforcers, and even Touch of Lady Gray in my Envenom. I couldn't stay softcapped if I lost any more defense from my Enforcers, so it either had to go there or nowhere at all. With a 20% chance to proc every 8 seconds, I think it'll help out a bit with all the -res factored in.

Again, a huge thanks to everyone that helped in this thread, you all gave me some great advice and feedback and I think almost everything suggested is reflected in this build in some manner.

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

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Renard Noir: Level 50 Natural Mastermind
Primary Power Set: Thugs
Secondary Power Set: Poison
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Presence
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Call Thugs -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7)
Level 1: Alkaloid -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(9), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(9), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(42), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(42)
Level 2: Envenom -- ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(7), ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(17), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(23), LdyGrey-%Dam:21(33)
Level 4: Weaken -- SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb:50(A), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg:50(19), SipInsght-ToHitDeb:50(23), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), SipInsght-%ToHit:50(33)
Level 6: Equip Thugs -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(48), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 10: Neurotoxic Breath -- P'ngTtl-Acc/Slow:50(A), P'ngTtl-Rng/Slow:50(11), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:50(11), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx:50(19), P'ngTtl-Dmg/Slow:50(31), P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(33)
Level 12: Call Enforcer -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(13), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(13), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(15), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(17)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(50), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 18: Health -- Numna-Heal:40(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(40), RgnTis-Regen+:30(42)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(21), P'Shift-End%:50(21)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def:50(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(37), RedFtn-EndRdx:50(37), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:50(39), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:50(48)
Level 24: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(36), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(36), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(39), GSFC-Build%:50(48)
Level 26: Call Bruiser -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(27), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(27), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(29), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(29), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(31)
Level 28: Paralytic Poison -- Lock-Acc/Hold:50(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg:50(31), Lock-Rchg/Hold:50(34), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(34), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(34), Lock-%Hold:50(36)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 32: Upgrade Equipment -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 35: Gang War -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(40), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(43), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(43), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 38: Noxious Gas -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 41: Charged Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 44: Electrifying Fences -- TotHntr-Immob/Acc:50(A), TotHntr-Acc/Rchg:50(45), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx:50(45), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(45), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob:50(46), TotHntr-Dam%:50(46)
Level 47: Challenge -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(A)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Supremacy
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]8% Defense(Smashing)[*]8% Defense(Lethal)[*]26.8% Defense(Fire)[*]26.8% Defense(Cold)[*]21.1% Defense(Energy)[*]21.1% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]7.38% Defense(Melee)[*]39.3% Defense(Ranged)[*]39.3% Defense(AoE)[*]2.5% Enhancement(Held)[*]2.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)[*]2.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)[*]2.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)[*]2.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)[*]12.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]6% Enhancement(Heal)[*]5% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]27% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]14% FlySpeed[*]45.2 HP (5.63%) HitPoints[*]14% JumpHeight[*]14% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Confused) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Held) 13.5%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 4.7%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 5.25%[*]MezResist(Stun) 9.1%[*]MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%[*]11% (0.18 End/sec) Recovery[*]12% (0.4 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]1.26% Resistance(Fire)[*]1.26% Resistance(Cold)[*]14% RunSpeed[*]2% XPDebtProtection[/list]

I finally settled on a build, I'll post it up here for posterity's sake in case someone tries to search for a topic on this like I did. Capped defense to ranged and AOE with respectable resists to the 3 most common types of damage. End might be a little rough, but should be manageable.

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Renard Noir: Level 50 Natural Mastermind
Primary Power Set: Thugs
Secondary Power Set: Poison
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Presence
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Call Thugs -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7)
Level 1: Alkaloid -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(9)
Level 2: Envenom -- ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb:30(7), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(19), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(23), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(25), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(36)
Level 4: Weaken -- SipInsght-ToHitDeb:50(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb:50(9), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg:50(17), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:50(23), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), SipInsght-%ToHit:50(34)
Level 6: Equip Thugs -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(48), Zephyr-ResKB:50(50)
Level 10: Neurotoxic Breath -- P'ngTtl-Acc/Slow:50(A), P'ngTtl-Dmg/Slow:50(11), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx:50(11), P'ngTtl-Rng/Slow:50(31), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:50(34), P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(36)
Level 12: Call Enforcer -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(13), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(15), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(17)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(50), Zephyr-ResKB:50(50)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 18: Health -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(19), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(33), RgnTis-Regen+:30(33)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(21), EndMod-I:50(21)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def:50(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(33), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:50(39), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), RedFtn-EndRdx:50(40)
Level 24: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(39), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(42), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(43), GSFC-Build%:50(43)
Level 26: Call Bruiser -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(27), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(27), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(29), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(29), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(31)
Level 28: Paralytic Poison -- Lock-Acc/Hold:50(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg:50(31), Lock-Rchg/Hold:50(37), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(37), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(37), Lock-%Hold:50(39)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 32: Upgrade Equipment -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 35: Gang War -- BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(43), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(46), BldM'dt-Acc:50(48), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(48)
Level 38: Noxious Gas -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 41: Charged Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), ImpArm-ResDam:40(42), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(42)
Level 44: Electrifying Fences -- TotHntr-Acc/Rchg:50(A), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob:50(45), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx:50(45), TotHntr-Immob/Acc:50(45), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(46), TotHntr-Dam%:50(46)
Level 47: Challenge -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A)
Level 49: Provoke -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Supremacy
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]7.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]8% Defense(Smashing)[*]8% Defense(Lethal)[*]26.8% Defense(Fire)[*]26.8% Defense(Cold)[*]21.1% Defense(Energy)[*]21.1% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]7.38% Defense(Melee)[*]39.3% Defense(Ranged)[*]39.3% Defense(AoE)[*]5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]2.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)[*]2.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)[*]2.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)[*]2.5% Enhancement(Held)[*]2.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)[*]38% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]5% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]14% FlySpeed[*]30.1 HP (3.75%) HitPoints[*]14% JumpHeight[*]14% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Confused) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Held) 10.2%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 4.7%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 5.25%[*]MezResist(Stun) 9.1%[*]MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%[*]13.5% (0.23 End/sec) Recovery[*]24% (0.8 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]1.26% Resistance(Fire)[*]1.26% Resistance(Cold)[*]14% RunSpeed[*]2% XPDebtProtection[/list]

Thanks a lot guys, this is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for . At least I'm on the right track, and you gave me some things to think about. It's definitely worth considering softcapping, so these are some great ideas.

While I'd lose some damage from Assault, I think the poison debuffs would more than make up for it. If I ditch Acro instead of my Taunt like griz suggested and follow your ideas, I think I could make it work out pretty well. Maybe if I throw an Achilles into my Enforcers and find another slot or two for Gangwar I can make up for the lost damage from Assault through the res debuff and the lost defense from the edict set bonus. Regardless, you've given me some great ideas to fool around with so thanks!

Bump. Anyone? Even if you don't know much about poison, I'd appreciate any slotting suggestions for my Thugs .

I've finally decided to IO out my Thugs/Poison with a focus on being an AV killer. While I can do that pretty easily now with a shivan or some inspirations, I want to try for a "pure" kill with nothing besides my own powers.

That said, I'm not sure exactly how to go about optimizing this guy for the task. I don't want to use purples/PvP IOs, so it seems like the positional defense cap is well out of reach. What should I slot for? And is it possible to have the Bruiser tank AVs, or is tankerminding pretty much the only choice for it? I'd prefer to let my bruiser tank, but I don't mind holding my own if I have to. I'll post the build I've been working with so far, I know it has a long way to go so any feedback would be appreciated.

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Renard Noir: Level 50 Natural Mastermind
Primary Power Set: Thugs
Secondary Power Set: Poison
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Presence
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Call Thugs -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(3), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7)
Level 1: Alkaloid -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(19), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(33), Numna-Heal:50(33), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(36)
Level 2: Envenom -- ShldBrk-DefDeb:30(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb:30(7), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg:30(19), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:30(23), ShldBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(25), ShldBrk-%Dam:30(36)
Level 4: Weaken -- SipInsght-ToHitDeb:50(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb:50(9), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg:50(17), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:50(23), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), SipInsght-%ToHit:50(34)
Level 6: Equip Thugs -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(48), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(50), Zephyr-ResKB:50(50)
Level 10: Neurotoxic Breath -- ImpSwft-Acc/Slow:30(A), ImpSwft-Dmg/Slow:30(11), ImpSwft-Acc/EndRdx:30(11), ImpSwft-Rng/Slow:30(31), ImpSwft-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:30(34), ImpSwft-Dam%:30(36)
Level 12: Call Enforcer -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(13), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(15), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(17)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(48), Zephyr-ResKB:50(48)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(39), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(39), RgnTis-Regen+:30(50)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(21), P'Shift-End%:50(21)
Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 24: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(33), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(34), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-Build%:50(40)
Level 26: Call Bruiser -- BldM'dt-Acc:50(A), BldM'dt-Dmg:50(27), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg:50(27), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx:50(29), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(29), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(31)
Level 28: Paralytic Poison -- NrncSD-Acc/Rchg:30(A), NrncSD-EndRdx/Hold:30(31), NrncSD-Acc/EndRdx:30(37), NrncSD-Hold/Rng:30(37), NrncSD-Acc/Hold/Rchg:30(37), NrncSD-Dam%:30(39)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(43), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 32: Upgrade Equipment -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 35: Gang War -- C'Arms-+Def(Pets):30(A), EdctM'r-PetDef:40(42), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets):50(42), SvgnRt-PetResDam:50(43)
Level 38: Noxious Gas -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(43)
Level 44: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(45), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(46), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng:50(46)
Level 47: Acrobatics -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 49: Challenge -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Supremacy
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]2.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]10% Defense[*]13.1% Defense(Smashing)[*]13.1% Defense(Lethal)[*]18.8% Defense(Fire)[*]18.8% Defense(Cold)[*]11.9% Defense(Energy)[*]11.9% Defense(Negative)[*]16.9% Defense(Melee)[*]23.8% Defense(Ranged)[*]29.1% Defense(AoE)[*]3% Enhancement(RunSpeed)[*]3% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)[*]3% Enhancement(JumpHeight)[*]3% Enhancement(FlySpeed)[*]26.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]2% Enhancement(Held)[*]6% Enhancement(Heal)[*]3% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]27% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]14% FlySpeed[*]60.2 HP (7.5%) HitPoints[*]14% JumpHeight[*]14% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Confused) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Held) 8%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 6.9%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%[*]MezResist(Stun) 9.65%[*]MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%[*]9.5% (0.16 End/sec) Recovery[*]32% (1.07 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]20% Resistance(Smashing)[*]20% Resistance(Lethal)[*]20% Resistance(Fire)[*]20% Resistance(Cold)[*]20% Resistance(Energy)[*]21.9% Resistance(Negative)[*]20% Resistance(Toxic)[*]20% Resistance(Psionic)[*]14% RunSpeed[*]2% XPDebtProtection[/list]

Awesome, that was some great info. I think I'll swap out Owts for CP and put an extra slot for recharge in it. I think I'll keep this as my final build if I can get most AVs down with it, and if it really comes down to it I'll drop a shivan or something (even though that's not a "pure" AV kill). Thanks yet again, that was a lot of great info I'll keep bookmarked as a reference.

Thanks for the feedback, I didn't know Membranes did that. I definitely want to solo AVs, but mostly I want a character that can run into a large group and knock mobs silly so I'm glad I got that part covered. I might swap out One With the Shield for either Grant Cover or Conserve Power, depending on how my END bar looks when all is said and done. OWTS seemed like a good cross between an endurance booster and an oh s*** button when something gets a lucky hit or two in. How big is the crash when it wears off? If it's only like 15 or 25 end it might be worth it, but if it's going to eat my whole bar when I'm done it'll be pretty useless.

I didn't think too much about damage for AVs, I'm coming from a thugs/poison MM as my only other 50 so this is a bit of a change of gears to say the least. How would I go about improving my single target damage if I wanted to go down that path? Thanks again.

Made my first attempt at an IO build for a BS/SD, any (constructive) feedback good or bad would be appreciated . My only real question is what is the base defense value for phalanx fighting? I heard it's 3.75%, so running with that assumption this build puts me right at the soft cap. Thanks!

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Hakarne: Level 50 Technology Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Broad Sword
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Fighting

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Hack -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(13)
Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(11), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(15), Aegis-ResDam:50(34), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(37), Aegis-Psi/Status:50(39)
Level 2: Slice -- Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(3), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), Oblit-%Dam:30(13)
Level 4: True Grit -- Aegis-ResDam:50(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(17), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), Numna-Heal:50(46), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(48), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(50)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:40(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(42), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(45), Zephyr-ResKB:50(45)
Level 8: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(15), S'dpty-Def:40(17), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx:40(40)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(11)
Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(46), Zephyr-ResKB:50(46)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Mrcl-Heal:40(42), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(43), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(43), RgnTis-Regen+:30(43)
Level 18: Whirling Sword -- Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(19), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(23), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(25)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(21), P'Shift-End%:50(21)
Level 22: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 24: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(39), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(39), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-Build%:50(42)
Level 26: Disembowel -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:50(27), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), Mako-Dam%:50(31)
Level 28: Aid Other -- Heal-I:50(A)
Level 30: Aid Self -- Mrcl-Heal:40(A), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx:40(31), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg:40(31)
Level 32: Head Splitter -- 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: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37), Oblit-%Dam:50(37)
Level 38: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 41: Boxing -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 44: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), Aegis-ResDam:50(45), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(50), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50)
Level 47: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(48)
Level 49: One with the Shield -- EndMod-I:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]17.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]9.88% Defense(Smashing)[*]9.88% Defense(Lethal)[*]16.8% Defense(Fire)[*]16.8% Defense(Cold)[*]9.25% Defense(Energy)[*]9.25% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]16.8% Defense(Melee)[*]15.5% Defense(Ranged)[*]16.4% Defense(AoE)[*]57.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]36% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]10% FlySpeed[*]145.6 HP (10.9%) HitPoints[*]10% JumpHeight[*]10% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Held) 6.6%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 6.6%[*]MezResist(Stun) 8.8%[*]7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery[*]58% (3.24 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]2.25% Resistance(Psionic)[*]25% RunSpeed[/list]