Gemini_2099

I think you should stick with your min/max instincts and stick with your Traps/Son Defender. You are able to pick up the goodies out of Traps a lot sooner compared to Corruptors. Traps is good for corruptors, but at lot of the important tools you need for the set to work come a bit later which may hinder your desire to level the character/avatar you have.

For example, by level 26 you will have access to Trip Mine, Seeker drones, Poison Trap, Acid Mortar, and Force Field Generator as a defender which improves your ability to solo dramatically, but also your contribution to your team. The Corruptor side you have to wait a bit longer to obtain Poison Trap (20), Seeker Drones (28), and Trip Mine (35).

Naturally Corruptors obtain their blasts sooner than Defenders, but Seeker Drones, and Trip Mine really changes how a Traps Defender/Corruptor plays dramatically, so you probably would be more inclined to stick with a Defender seeing you obtain the goodies sooner. Sonic functions rather well with the lower level blasts anyways, so I think you are on the right track.

I think you will probably like Archery/TA to be honest. Your contributions to your team may not be noticed, but you have a variety of tools you can use for many situations team, and solo.

You could also try /Rad.

To be honest, the Origin pack seems interesting, but I am inclined to agree that it is hard to justify its cost compared to other booster packs which have been out far longer still have appeal. I think the origin pack needs more jazz than what is currently being offered, and be brought up to the level of other booster packs IMVHO.

Just my two cents.

AR paired with devices used to be useful AND did a lot of damage. Good times, good times.

Subjective feedback: Liquefy -ToHit, and -Def don't seem to have any visual element to show you if it is working or not, which leads to the perception that the final tier power in the set is lackluster, and it is hard to tell how many enemies you have debuffed with it. With that said, the hold is too short, and the knockup seems to have a lower chance compared to other patch powers, which really disappointed me given most other patch powers out of the box are effective at deterring movement, while many of the enemies simply run right out of the Liquefy patch as if it was not even there. I was surprised at the damage component of Liquefy which is really nice as a bonus, and compliments an AoE centric primary or secondary well. As everyone knows already the recharge of the power is too long.

I think many people in this thread underestimate how good the -Def is from Liquefy. But I haven't observed a situation where the -ToHit has taken effect, and improved my survivability yet (Need to play around more with the set). It seems that enemies are still able to attack me at range with no problem landing their mark, where I end up face planting as a result. But when the knock up effect does work, my survivability shoots up dramatically. The problem is many people in this thread vastly exaggerate the hold, and knock up effect for liquefy, as both are lackluster compared to other patch powers which can be obtained at lower levels.

In summary for Liquefy:

Good: Damage, -Def, Knock up (when it works)

Bad: No visual elements for debuffs, -ToHit doesn't seem to work, hold too short, knock up very rare. enemies run out of the patch with ease, long recharge time for the power

I'll provide more feedback when I fully invest some slots in the liquefy power (six slots). But my initial impressions are mixed, which mirrors the extreme feelings expressed about this power throughout this thread.

I honestly don't think this is intended giving the Phantasm is range oriented.

What attacks would be a good idea for an Ill troller to pick up?

NB/Nin

Self explanatory why NB (Divine Avalanche), and for Nin it is a defense set that is positional, with lots of toys along with a reliable self heal.

*Puts down cane to tell story:

I had a 50 Claws/Dark Armor and I deleted him. Surprisingly good in the early days of PVP, I teamed with other dark armor users. Dark Regeneration generates a rush of God mode when it hits, but when it fails, you pretty much take a dirt nap. Good times.... good times.

*Picks up cane again*

Claws was pretty good before dual blades came along. Focus does good damage, is ranged, and has utility. But with the arrival of dual blades, it seems lackluster to me now. Dual Blades covers the utility of knock up in spades, and does more lethal damage in bursts, and superior AoE. I think it was a mistake to turn eviscerate into a single target attack.

The advantage of claws is that it has fast recharging attacks, and buildup/placate come up quicker due to the better recharge. But for the most part I would say pick claws for thematic reasons.

Dark Armor is surprisingly good for stalkers, assuming you are willing to stick it out, and invest slots into all its toys. Dark Regeneration will not work like you want out of the box (meaning no slot investment), so you have to slot this early (eg accuracy). With fitness becoming inherent picking up Soul Transfer will be a must from my point of view.

So, who is taking over for BaB's? O.o

AR/Dev is about set up.

You need to set up, and then unload with your AoEs (Setting up mines, and caltrops is very important to /Dev).

Flamethrower
Ignite
Buckshot
Full Auto
Grenade Launcher

Of these powers, I recommend you pick three out of the five. If you intend to use ignite heavily pick up an additional power (four).

Some people choose to pick up FT + Ignite + Buckshot + Full Auto, which is usually the standard choices. I have seen other choose only Buckshot + Grenade Launcher + Full Auto.

Out of those five powers the workhorses are Buckshot, and Full Auto. Ignite, Flamethrower, and Grenade Launcher are entirely optional. It is best to pick up at least one of the fire damage powers (Flame thrower or ignite), but if it is based on a theme the set can still function using the non fired based attacks (eg Buckshot + Grenade Launcher).