Flame_Strike

After reading about all the horror stories in the other thread, I feel pretty lucky. While Statesman took nearly 4 hours to complete, the rest have been surprisingly smooth.

The second week, I ended up on a Master of Kahn where we lost our tank in the first mission. We decided to go on and see what happens with just 7 of us and I would tank with my brute. I was a little nervous as it was my first Kahn (and I had heard the horror stories), but, I hadn't dropped 2 billion inf into that toon for nothing. We did fine and finished without any troubles.

Lady Grey was the same story. By the second mission we were down to 3 people, I took over tanking (on my brute again) and we sent the Honoree packing. And yesterday, I joined a team for a speed Sister Psyche and have never felt so unnecessary as a brute/tank before. There were only 5 of us but they cut through those mobs like a hot knife through butter and we finished in just over an hour.

To be honest I've had altitis since day one. Only for me, I tire of them at lvl 20-25, again at about 32-35, and then again at around 43-47. I still only have 4 50's and I only ever use one of them but I have gotten much better than I used to be (took well over a year to get my first 50). As other people have said, don't delete your toons until you absolutely need the slot. Also, once I hit one of the humps I only use that toon for teaming. If I want to solo I have my vast army of alts.

Wow, that went quick.

With WW down I haven't been able to find any Rocketboot recipes. If anyone has some for sale send me a PM. Thanks

I went to Wentworths to get some IOs and noticed that we now have the option to buy multiple enhancements kinda like how it was for salvage pre-i17. The only problem is that when I clicked "get" after my purchase, I only received one enhancement and the others seem to have disappeared. I tried it again to see if I was actually buying more than one and the same thing happened again. It charged me for 3, said I had three in the "bought" tab but all but one disappeared when I hit the "get" button. Am I doing something wrong here?

Thanks, I'm having the same problem. Gonna try safe mode now.

So, I've been trying to "Frankenslot" my DP blaster using that guide and so far I've been very pleased with the results. However, I do want to get some feedback and see if I'm on the right track before I burn one of my respecs. I also didn't realize that the Gladiator's Armor +3% defense IO was so expensive, so I decided to sell the one that I've got instead of slotting it.

[edit] By the way, thank you SO much for the advice and recommendations so far![/edit]
Anyway, here's that DP build:

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
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Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Pistols -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), KinCrsh-Rchg/KB(5), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 2: Dual Wield -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15)
Level 4: Empty Clips -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(15), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(17), AirB'st-Acc/Dmg(17), RechRdx-I(19), TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx(33)
Level 6: Swap Ammo
Level 8: Bullet Rain -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(21), AirB'st-Acc/Dmg(21), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(23), RechRdx-I(23)
Level 10: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn(A), RechRdx-I(25), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 12: Suppressive Fire -- EoCur-Acc/Rchg(A), EndRdx-I(19), EoCur-Acc/Hold(25), EoCur-Acc/Hold/Rchg(27), Lock-Acc/Rchg(27), Lock-Rchg/Hold(45)
Level 14: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 16: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(31)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(33)
Level 22: Executioner's Shot -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 24: Kick -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), KinCrsh-Acc/KB(36), KinCrsh-Rchg/KB(37), KinCrsh-Dmg/KB(37)
Level 26: Piercing Rounds -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx(31), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(37), AirB'st-Acc/Dmg(39), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(39), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 30: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(33)
Level 32: Hail of Bullets -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(42), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(43), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(43)
Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 38: Weave -- S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(A), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(40), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(40), Krma-Def/EndRdx(40), LkGmblr-Rchg+(45)
Level 41: Maneuvers -- S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(A), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(46), Krma-Def/EndRdx(46), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 44: Body Armor -- ImpSkn-Status(A), ResDam-I(45), ResDam-I(48)
Level 47: Tactics -- GSFC-Build%(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(48), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 49: Surveillance -- UndDef-DefDeb/Rchg(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg(50), Acc-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: Defiance
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 6: Chemical Ammunition
Level 6: Cryo Ammunition
Level 6: Incendiary Ammunition
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 3% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 3% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 3% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 3% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 3% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 3% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 3% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 3% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 3% Defense(Smashing)
• 3% Defense(Lethal)
• 3% Defense(Fire)
• 3% Defense(Cold)
• 10.5% Defense(Energy)
• 10.5% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 3% Defense(Melee)
• 6.75% Defense(Ranged)
• 3% Defense(AoE)
• 6% Enhancement(Knockback)
• 6% Enhancement(Knockup)
• 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 21% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Confused) 9.15%
• MezResist(Held) 7.5%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 7.5%
• MezResist(Sleep) 14.1%
• MezResist(Stun) 9.15%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 9.15%
• 20% Perception
• 8.5% (0.14 End/sec) Recovery
• 36% (1.81 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 2.5% Resistance(Smashing)
• 0.95% Resistance(Fire)
• 0.95% Resistance(Cold)
• 3% RunSpeed

To be honest, I do exemplar a bit on my E^3 toon but I don't often have a reason to go below 30 (mostly for task forces). I don't exemplar as much on my DP toon and when I do it's almost never below 30 either.

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to read that guide and see what I can do.

My main goals for the first build was Ranged Defense and End-sapping, the rest of the numbers were just a bonus. As for my budget; well, I've been playing for over a year and haven't bought anything more expensive than level 50 SOs, so I have a little over a billion and a half influence to blow on IOs and recipes, I also have a few of them sitting in Wentworths waiting to be used/sold.

If there are any more suggestions/opinions I'd really appreciate them as well!

I decided to finally try out some invention sets on a couple characters but I feel completely lost... I've been playing around with 2 different blaster builds in Mids for a couple weeks now and was hoping to get some feedback. The first is an Elec/Elec/Elec that I really use as a jack of all trades type of character; He can blast from afar, blap if the baddies close in, and control through end-sappage on teams. I've had a lot of success with him with plain SOs but I felt that it's time to get over my fear of the Invention System.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.601
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Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Electrical Blast
Secondary Power Set: Electricity Manipulation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Electrical Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Lightning Bolt -- 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: Electric Fence -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Ball Lightning -- Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(7), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(9), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(9)
Level 4: Charged Brawl -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Dam%(39)
Level 6: Short Circuit -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(34), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(37), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(40), P'Shift-End%(40)
Level 8: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 10: Havoc Punch -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Dam%(31)
Level 12: Hover -- Zephyr-ResKB(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(17), Ksmt-ToHit+(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(50)
Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-ResKB(19)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 18: Tesla Cage -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(19), Lock-Rchg/Hold(21), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(21), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(27), Lock-%Hold(29)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(33)
Level 22: Charged Bolts -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 24: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(36), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(43), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(43), GSFC-Build%(46)
Level 26: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 28: Thunder Strike -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), FrcFbk-Dmg/EndRdx/KB(29), FrcFbk-Dmg/KB(31)
Level 30: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Dam%(A)
Level 32: Thunderous Blast -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(33), Efficacy-EndMod(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(34), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(34), Dmg-I(50)
Level 35: Power Sink -- P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(37), P'Shift-End%(37)
Level 38: Shocking Grasp -- BasGaze-Slow%(A), BasGaze-Acc/Hold(39)
Level 41: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(42), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFtn-Def(43), RedFtn-EndRdx(50)
Level 44: Shocking Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(48), RctvArm-EndRdx(48), GA-3defTpProc(48)
Level 49: Surge of Power -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(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: Defiance
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 18.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 4.25% Defense(Smashing)
• 4.25% Defense(Lethal)
• 5.5% Defense(Fire)
• 5.5% Defense(Cold)
• 29.3% Defense(Energy)
• 29.3% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 5.5% Defense(Melee)
• 38.6% Defense(Ranged)
• 8% Defense(AoE)
• 2.5% Enhancement(Held)
• 21% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 12.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 32% FlySpeed
• 131 HP (10.9%) HitPoints
• 32% JumpHeight
• 32% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -12)
• Knockup (Mag -12)
• MezResist(Held) 8.8%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 9.9%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 2.75%
• 15% (0.25 End/sec) Recovery
• 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 1.26% Resistance(Fire)
• 1.26% Resistance(Cold)
• 32% RunSpeed

My second blaster is a DP/NRG blaster that has been lots of fun, but he has this tendency to face-plant a lot. On teams he does just fine but by level 42 I had already received all the damage and debt badges. So, here is my build. Once again, I am a first timer, so I really appreciate any feedback.


Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Concealment
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Pistols
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
(3) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
(5) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
(15) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(17) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(17) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge


Level 1: Power Thrust
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(7) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(45) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(46) Kinetic Combat - Knockdown Bonus


Level 2: Empty Clips
(A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
(3) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
(5) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy)
(11) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
(15) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance


Level 4: Build Up
(A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
(7) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
(23) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
(25) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
(36) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
(46) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up


Level 6: Swap Ammo
Level 8: Bullet Rain
(A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
(9) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
(9) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
(11) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy)
(19) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance


Level 10: Swift
(A) Run Speed IO


Level 12: Suppressive Fire
(A) Lockdown - Accuracy/Hold
(13) Lockdown - Accuracy/Recharge
(13) Lockdown - Recharge/Hold
(45) Lockdown - Endurance/Recharge/Hold
(48) Lockdown - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold
(48) Lockdown - Chance for +2 Mag Hold


Level 14: Health
(A) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
(19) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
(21) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
(23) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
(37) Numina's Convalescence - Endurance/Recharge
(37) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Recharge


Level 16: Conserve Power
(A) Recharge Reduction IO


Level 18: Executioner's Shot
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
(25) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
(27) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
(27) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(29) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(29) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge


Level 20: Stamina
(A) Energy Manipulator - EndMod
(21) Energy Manipulator - EndMod/Recharge


Level 22: Dual Wield
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
(31) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
(33) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
(33) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(33) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(34) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge


Level 24: Kick
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(31) Kinetic Combat - Knockdown Bonus
(31) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge


Level 26: Piercing Rounds
(A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
(34) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
(34) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
(36) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy)
(36) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance


Level 28: Power Boost
(A) Recharge Reduction IO


Level 30: Tough
(A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%


Level 32: Hail of Bullets
(A) Obliteration - Damage
(39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
(39) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
(40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(40) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage


Level 35: Boost Range
(A) Recharge Reduction IO


Level 38: Weave
(A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(42) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
(42) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
(42) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
(43) Red Fortune - Defense
(43) Red Fortune - Endurance


Level 41: Body Armor
(A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All)


Level 44: Maneuvers
(A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(46) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
(48) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
(50) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
(50) Red Fortune - Defense
(50) Red Fortune - Endurance


Level 47: Surveillance
(A) Analyze Weakness - Chance for +ToHit


Level 49: Stealth
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed


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Level 1: Brawl
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(37) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(39) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
(45) Kinetic Combat - Knockdown Bonus


Level 1: Sprint
(A) Celerity - +Stealth


Level 2: Rest
(A) Recharge Reduction IO


Level 1: Defiance
Level 2: Ninja Run
Level 6: Chemical Ammunition
Level 6: Cryo Ammunition
Level 6: Incendiary Ammunition
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Set Bonus Totals:
12.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
12.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
12.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
12.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
12.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
12.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
12.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
12.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
20.4% Defense(Smashing)
20.4% Defense(Lethal)
8.5% Defense(Fire)
8.5% Defense(Cold)
23.5% Defense(Energy)
23.5% Defense(Negative)
6% Defense(Psionic)
17.9% Defense(Melee)
29.8% Defense(Ranged)
11% Defense(AoE)
2.5% Enhancement(Held)
6% Enhancement(Heal)
41.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
57% Enhancement(Accuracy)
17% FlySpeed
99.4 HP (8.25%) HitPoints
17% JumpHeight
17% JumpSpeed
MezResist(Held) 5.5%
MezResist(Immobilize) 12.7%
MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
17.5% (0.29 End/sec) Recovery
12% (0.6 HP/sec) Regeneration
7.25% Resistance(Fire)
7.25% Resistance(Cold)
17% RunSpeed

I have a similar build that I'd like some feedback on. This is my first time using IOs so I may be completely off the mark.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.601
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Electrical Blast
Secondary Power Set: Electricity Manipulation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Electrical Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Lightning Bolt -- 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: Electric Fence -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Ball Lightning -- Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(7), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(9), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(9)
Level 4: Charged Brawl -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Dam%(39)
Level 6: Short Circuit -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(34), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(37), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(40), P'Shift-End%(40)
Level 8: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 10: Havoc Punch -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Dam%(31)
Level 12: Hover -- Zephyr-ResKB(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(17), Ksmt-ToHit+(31)
Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-ResKB(19)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 18: Tesla Cage -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(19), Lock-Rchg/Hold(21), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(21), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(27), Lock-%Hold(29)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(33), EndMod-I(50)
Level 22: Charged Bolts -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 24: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(36), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(43), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(43), GSFC-Build%(46)
Level 26: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 28: Thunder Strike -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), FrcFbk-Dmg/EndRdx/KB(29), FrcFbk-Dmg/KB(31)
Level 30: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Dam%(A)
Level 32: Thunderous Blast -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(33), Efficacy-EndMod(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(34), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(34), Dmg-I(50)
Level 35: Power Sink -- P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(37), P'Shift-End%(37)
Level 38: Shocking Grasp -- BasGaze-Slow%(A), BasGaze-Acc/Hold(39)
Level 41: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(42), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFtn-Def(43), RedFtn-EndRdx(50)
Level 44: Shocking Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(48), RctvArm-EndRdx(48), GA-3defTpProc(48)
Level 49: Surge of Power -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(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: Defiance
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 18.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 18.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 4.25% Defense(Smashing)
• 4.25% Defense(Lethal)
• 5.5% Defense(Fire)
• 5.5% Defense(Cold)
• 29.3% Defense(Energy)
• 29.3% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 5.5% Defense(Melee)
• 38.6% Defense(Ranged)
• 8% Defense(AoE)
• 2.5% Enhancement(Held)
• 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 21% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 32% FlySpeed
• 131 HP (10.9%) HitPoints
• 32% JumpHeight
• 32% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -12)
• Knockup (Mag -12)
• MezResist(Held) 8.8%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 9.9%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 2.75%
• 15% (0.25 End/sec) Recovery
• 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 1.26% Resistance(Fire)
• 1.26% Resistance(Cold)
• 32% RunSpeed

I'd like to have the option to have my ranged powers be shot from a gun, wand or other device. I'd love to run around with an ice gun, sonic ray or high tech flamethrower. I know that dual pistols has an ice option but I'd like to see it expanded. I want to be able to use the tricorder animation on my grav/kin controller

So, uhhh.... who won?

I am assuming without. My Elec/WP Brute is only 30 ATM and I have little trouble taking on anything without inspirations... Dunno about that purple con boss though. I know I've taken them on a few times without problems but if there's more than 1 minion or Lt around I need to pop a luck or two.

Here's my build:
Archetype: Brute
Primary: Electric Melee
Secondary: Willpower
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01 => High Pain Tolerance ==> 3xDamRes,3xHeal
01 => Charged Brawl ==> 1xAcc,1xEndCost,3xDam,1xRech
02 => Jacobs Ladder ==> 1xAcc,1xEndCost,3xDam,1xRech
04 => Mind Over Body ==> 1xEndCost,3xDamRes
06 => Swift ==> 2xRunSpd
08 => Thunder Strike ==> 1xAcc,1xEndCost,3xDam,1xRech
10 => Indomitable Will ==> 1xEndCost,3xDefBuff
12 => Combat Jumping ==> 3xDefBuff
14 => Super Jump ==> 2xJump
16 => Rise to the Challenge ==> 3xHeal,1xEndCost
18 => Health ==> 3xHeal
20 => Quick Recovery ==> 3xEndMod
22 => Chain Induction ==> 1xAcc,1xEndCost,3xDam,1xRech
24 => Stamina ==> 3xEndMod
26 => Fast Healing ==> 3xHeals
28 => Heightened Senses ==> 1xEndCost,3xDefenseBuffs
30 => Taunt ==> 1xRech
32 => Lightning Rod ==> 1xAcc,1xEndCost,3xDam,1xRech
35 => Boxing ==> 1xAcc
38 => Strength of Will ==> 1xDefBuff
41 => Electrifying Fences ==> 2xAcc,1xRech
44 => Ball Lightning ==> 1xAcc,1xEndCost,3xDam,1xRech
47 => Tough ==> 1xEndCost,3xDamRes
49 => Weave ==> 1xEndCost,3xDefBuff
+---------------------------------------------
01 => Sprint ==> 1xRunSpd
01 => Brawl ==> 1xAcc
02 => Rest ==> 1xRech

My favorite thing about City of Heroes is the ability to live out my childhood dreams of one day being a superhero... Well, that and the ability to fly. When I have a bad day at work I sometimes log onto my favorite blaster when I get home and just soar the skies of Paragon City. There is something very soothing about weaving between the skyscrapers of Steel Canyon and watching all NPC traffic flow beneath you.

My least favorite thing about City of Heroes is the lack of ethnic diversity in the NPCs, enemies and at character creation. Personally I would like to see some Asian Hero and Villain NPC groups that do NOT study martial arts or wear peasant hats. I would also like to be able to make an ethnic toon without having to play with the scales for 20 minutes. Although I do appreciate that I can actually make ethnic toons at all; many games simply forget about us.

Good point. I'll report this right away. I just didn't want to report it only to find out that it wasn't actually an issue at all. I'd hate to waste anyone's time.

I started playing COH back at the end of March, however today when I logged onto my new lowbie villain and received the Trustworthy badge but none of the vet rewards associated with it. I'm fairly certain I'm not supposed to receive this badge for another 5 weeks. Will this affect my 3 month Vet rewards when I actually do get to the 3 month mark? Should I petition this in-game?
Thanks in advance.

I wanted to make a new tank and really like the idea of a WP/EM build. Due to a hectic schedule I am usually on at random, odd times and therefore end up soloing most of the time (hence the lack of taunt until level 50). Also, I know many people will say to take Hurdle instead of Swift, however, I like Swift as Hurdle is of little use indoors.
Other than those two things I'd really like to get some feedback on anything I should work on or change.

Archetype: Tanker
Primary: Willpower
Secondary: Energy Melee
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01 => Barrage ==> 1xAcc,2xEndCost,3xDam
01 => High Pain Tolerance ==> 3xDamRes
02 => Mind Over Body ==> 1xEndCost,3xDamRes
04 => Bone Smasher ==> 1xAcc,2xEndCost,3xDam
06 => Boxing ==> 1xAcc,2xEndCost,3xDam
08 => Rise to the Challenge ==> 3xHeal,3xToHitDebuffs
10 => Combat Jumping ==> 1xDefBuff
12 => Quick Recovery ==> 3xEndMod
14 => Super Jump ==> 1xJump
16 => Swift ==> 1xRunSpd
18 => Indomitable Will ==> 1xEndCost,3xDefBuff
20 => Health ==> 3xHeal
22 => Stamina ==> 3xEndMod
24 => Whirling Hands ==> 1xAcc,2xEndCost,3xDam
26 => Heightened Senses ==> 1xEndCost,3xDefenseBuffs
28 => Build Up ==> 3xRech
30 => Hasten ==> 3xRech
32 => Strength of Will ==> 1xEndCost,3xDamRes
35 => Energy Transfer ==> 1xAcc,2xEndCost,3xDam
38 => Total Focus ==> 1xAcc,2xEndCost,3xDam
41 => Tough ==> 1xEndCost,3xDamRes
44 => Weave ==> 1xEndCost,3xDefBuff
47 => Fast Healing ==> 3xHeal
49 => Taunt ==> 1xRech
+---------------------------------------------
01 => Sprint ==> 1xRunSpd
01 => Brawl ==> 1xAcc
02 => Rest ==> 1xRech