GATE-keeper

During 2xp I got my new Ill/Storm into the low 20's but realized I really have no idea how to build him. I'm not necessarily requesting builds, just general build advice.

1) What are the "must have" powers for that combo? What are the "don't gets"?

2) Since I nearly always run Superior Invisibility, am I correct in assuming that I don't need to slot for range?

3) Should I slot Ph Army more for recharge or damage? All of my previous toons have been melee AT's and I tended to slot my attacks 1xAcc, 1xEndRed, 1xRech, 3xDam. Is that OK in Ph Army? (or the other pets for that matter)

4) I didn't pick O2 Boost b/c I solo a lot. I would like to be useful on a team. Was that a bad move?

5) Melee AT's are nearly required to get Boxing, Tough, Weave. What pool powers are most useful to trollers? Does the Leadership pool affect pets?

I don't have access to Mid's right now, but I can post a build later:

Ill: I've got all powers up to Ph Army, except for Group Invis. I'm only 22 so Spectral Terror not available yet.
Storm: I have Gale (required), skipped O2 Boost, skipped Snowstorm, skipped Steamy Mist. Got Freezing Rain, got Hurricane.

My strategy: if PA is available, I cast it on mob followed by Freezing Rain. I then run into the mob and do Flash. I then start throwing around Spectral Wounds, Blackwand (vet) and Sands of Mu (vet) until the mob is gone. I then run to the next mob and hope there's enough time remaining on PA.

If PA hasn't recharged, then I usually Deceive a minion who then begins attacking his nearest ally. I then Blind that ally. I then start throwing around Spectral Wounds, Blackwand and Sands of Mu until both are gone. I use Hurricane as my "Oh $#!y" button.

Am I doing it right? Wrong? Any suggestions?

I don't know how this got posted twice, plz ignore.

OK, I've opened the alpha slot, but haven't put anything in it. I've got plenty of shards and components, just haven't decided which path to take yet.

If I don't have anything in the slot, can I still get Notice of the Well?

I'll bring Statesdude, my NRG/WP brute. S/b about 32ish by then.

Sorry you had to leave inna middle of Synapse, didja get the badge? I'd hate for you to have to run it again.

I'll be there, not sure who with. I'm planning on bringing Statesdude, my WP/EngM brute (my only redside AT ever) if I can get him out of Praetoria in time. Second choice is MagiusAegis, my Ill/Storm controller (likewise my only troller ever).

Suggestion: 15 min break between each TF to give everybody a chance to level up and replace enhancements?

Also, I am considering (decision not made yet) running back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back TFC TF's on Sunday afternoon. With double XP, would one toon be able to keep up with the minimum level requirements?

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To do the raid, about an hour. To set it up, about two

Need some help figuring what path to take.

I rarely have End problems, so I don't think Cardiac is the right way to go. I'm able to run all six toggles and fight. While flying. I would get some utility out of Resistance, but I'm already at ~85% Sm/Le Resistance. (Resist hard cap is 90%, right?) But I wouldn't get much use out of Range or Status Effect Durations.

Nearly all my attacks have Red Damage numbers in Mid's (indicative of "way into ED territory") so I don't think Musculature is the right way to go. Plus, I have no use for Immobilization Duration, Defense Debuff, Endurance Modification, ToHit Debuff and Run Speed.

I was hoping for a way to get moar damij. (I know, I know; not a tank's role. But I solo a lot.) Since Musculature won't really work for me, then I started leaning towards Spiritual, cuz Recharge is a good way to increase damage. Plus I would get some use out of Healing and ToHit Buff.

But Nerve looks like a no-brainer. Accuracy would kinda increase damage. Plus Defense Buff. Plus Taunt and Fly if I go Radial.

With the following build, which way would you go?

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.90
http://www.cohplanner.com/
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GATE-keeper: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Invulnerability
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Temp Invulnerability -- ResDam-I:50(A), ResDam-I:50(3)
Level 1: Jab -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(42), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg:30(42), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg:30(42)
Level 2: Dull Pain -- RechRdx-I:45(A), Tr'ge-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:30(3), Tr'ge-Heal/Rchg:30(7), Numna-Heal:30(13), Numna-Heal/Rchg:30(31), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:30(31)
Level 4: Resist Physical Damage -- ResDam-I:50(A), ResDam-I:50(5)
Level 6: Air Superiority -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(37), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg:30(37), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg:30(37)
Level 8: Unyielding -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:30(9), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg:30(9), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), RctvArm-ResDam:30(11), RctvArm-EndRdx:30(13)
Level 10: Boxing -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 12: Maneuvers -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Frbd-EndRdx:30(A), Frbd-Fly:30(15), Frbd-Stlth:15(15)
Level 16: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:29(A)
Level 18: Invincibility -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:40(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg:50(19), LkGmblr-EndRdx/Rchg:45(19), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:42(21), LkGmblr-Def:42(25), LkGmblr-Rchg+:42(27)
Level 20: Weave -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 22: Knockout Blow -- Hectmb-Dmg:50(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg:50(34), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), Hectmb-Dam%:50(36)
Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(25)
Level 26: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt:30(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:30(43), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:30(43), Mocking-Acc/Rchg:30(46), Mocking-Taunt/Rng:30(46), Mocking-Rchg:30(46)
Level 28: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit:30(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:30(29), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:30(29), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:30(33), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:30(33), GSFC-Build%:30(33)
Level 30: Tough Hide -- DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(31)
Level 32: Unstoppable -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 35: Resist Energies -- ResDam-I:50(A), ResDam-I:50(36)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Dmg:50(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg:50(39), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40), Armgdn-Dam%:50(40)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(43)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(45), EndMod-I:50(45), EndMod-I:50(45)
Level 47: Laser Beam Eyes -- Apoc-Dmg:50(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Apoc-Acc/Rchg:50(48), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(50), Apoc-Dam%:50(50)
Level 49: Resist Elements -- ResDam-I:50(A), ResDam-I:50(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I:50(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:20(A), RgnTis-Regen+:30(17), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:30(17), Heal-I:50(27), Heal-I:50(34)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(21)

GATE-keeper - Inv/SS tank

I also have never done this one before

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For the last few weeks, our TF's have been Shard Hunts (and I'm OK with that). However, just a reminder that Saturday the 29th is Double XP, so can that weekend's TF (if there is one) be one in which we can use something other than 50's? Cuz 2xp is sorta wasted on 50's. Unless they find a way to double shards

GATE-keeper - Inv/SS tank

I'll bring GATE-keeper, my 50 Inv/SS tank.

I'll be there with GATE-keeper (50 Inv/SS tank).

I've never done this TF before, so don't be shy about 'splaining what's going on.

I've gotta lotta Essence of the Earth's in my SG Base. Are they useful in the Hami encounter within this TF?