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Or maybe it's a new powerset... Eitherway I'm excited about new content for my lvl 50's.

I have a lvl 50 Dark/Elec Defender and I must admit it was an awesome ride. In the end I was able to absorb Alpa Strikes, Completely End Drain Foes, and Lock down a Boss with Two single target holds. Electric is a little anemic on the damage side but it can still solo quite effectively.

My Build and slotting but your mileage may vary since there are so many great powers to take early and often. You could easily drop Voltaic Sentinel and go with Acrobatics and the leaping pool. I didn't take Thunderous Blast although it's a great power.

In the early going milk Fearsome Stare and slot it heavy. It will carry you a long way.

Short Circuit and Power Sink will completely drain the edurance of most things you face in one application.

You could easily pickup Aim much earlier and use the extra Accuracy enhancements for other powers. Shadow Fall is another power that can be picked up ealier but I recommend it after you pick up Stamina.

I recommend trying different builds on the test server to see what will work best with your play style and current level.

Enjoy...


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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Defender
Primary: Dark Miasma
Secondary: Electrical Blast
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01) --> Twilight Grasp==> Acc(1) Acc(7) Heal(7) Heal(19) Heal(46)
01) --> Charged Bolts==> Acc(1) Dmg(15) Dmg(15) Dmg(34) Acc(37)
02) --> Lightning Bolt==> Acc(2) Dmg(3) Dmg(3) Dmg(34) Acc(37)
04) --> Tar Patch==> Rechg(4) Rechg(5) Rechg(5)
06) --> Ball Lightning==> Acc(6) Dmg(11) Dmg(11) Dmg(34) Acc(37)
08) --> Darkest Night==> EndRdx(8) TH_DeBuf(9) TH_DeBuf(9) TH_DeBuf(19)
10) --> Air Superiority==> Acc(10)
12) --> Fearsome Stare==> Acc(12) Fear(13) Rechg(13) Fear(17) Rechg(17) Acc(36)
14) --> Fly==> Fly(14) Fly(46) Fly(46)
16) --> Swift==> Run(16)
18) --> Health==> Heal(18)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20) EndMod(21) EndMod(21)
22) --> Hasten==> Rechg(22) Rechg(23) Rechg(23)
24) --> Petrifying Gaze==> Acc(24) Rechg(25) Hold(25) Hold(31) Acc(40)
26) --> Short Circuit==> Acc(26) EndMod(27) EndMod(27) EndMod(31) Acc(40)
28) --> Tesla Cage==> Acc(28) Hold(29) Rechg(29) Hold(31) Acc(40)
30) --> Howling Twilight==> Rechg(30)
32) --> Dark Servant==> Acc(32) TH_DeBuf(33) TH_DeBuf(33) TH_DeBuf(33)
35) --> Shadow Fall==> EndRdx(35) EndRdx(36) DmgRes(36) DmgRes(43) DmgRes(43)
38) --> Voltaic Sentinel==> Acc(38) Dmg(39) Dmg(39) Dmg(39)
41) --> Thunder Strike==> Acc(41) Dmg(42) Dmg(42) Dmg(42) Acc(43)
44) --> Charged Armor==> EndRdx(44) DmgRes(45) DmgRes(45) DmgRes(45)
47) --> Power Sink==> Rechg(47) Rechg(48) EndMod(48) EndMod(48) EndMod(50) Rechg(50)
49) --> Aim==> Rechg(49) Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Vigilance==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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Nicely Done Ineffable_Bob.

I run a SS/Fire brute myself and have experienced many of the same challenges. My main issue is endurance. I have a end redux in every attack, toggle, 3 in BA and 3 in Tough. The toon has endurance issues all by himself and when you add endurance draining foe's it makes it that much worse.

I've been seriously considering an Aid - Self type build to drop tough. I don't have end mod's in my consume but that will be soon to come so that I can cast it even with just 1 foe surrounding me.

I have to agree with you that if I ever create a brute SS / Fire would not be it.. The Rage drop, Lack of defense, and stamina issues can hamper the fun sometimes.

There are benefits to Rage but it seems to drop at the worse time.

Again.. very nicely done.. I'll be adding this thread as one of my favorites.

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Thanks again Statesman for destroying Fire Controllers.

Recharge times and how long effects last has to be one of your best nerfs yet.

Nice having 3 Imps when I had 9+ before. I can't even fight minions now without being slaughtered. My holds don't even last long enough to kill anything.

[/ QUOTE ] What lvl minions? If there not purple then you may to rethink your build and/or playstyle.

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Not my experience either with my Fire troller. He's stronger than ever and I have been soloing pre pets without a problem. Now that I have pets my troller is taking down things faster than ever.

Can't say I agree with all of the changes in I5 but one good thing is that my Controller is now able to solo his own mission’s picked up some great Temp powers in Croatoa and going strong.

Great Job States...

Now can Dark Defenders get perma pets please, it does not make sense that they don't benefit from this option available to controllers but have been restricted to just one.

You give Defenders a new inherent that's stamina based but expect Dark Defenders to recast the Dark Servant in mid battle.

Thanks...

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While I don't much like the reduction to Enervating field at least it's recharge time didn't get doubled to the point that the power is often not available when you are ready to use it. It's getting really old twiddling my thumbs before engaging a new group because my powers aren't rechaged yet.

Nogala

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Having a Dark and a Rad Tar patch is way better. It's a slow as well as a -res. It' does not cost as much in that it's not a toggle and there is no anchor to be killed. A few Recharges and you can stack it or at least have it available for every battle.

To get the same effects that Tar Patch provides you would have to slot Lingering Radiation and Enervating Field significantly for recharges and endurance reductions. To me there is no question which one is the better power. I realize LR has some other components but for PVE it’s minimum.

First of all this was a Stealth Nerf and you guys got caught. You snuck it through the last time when EF provided 43% and was dropped to 37%.

Stealth nerfing is something you said you would not do but now you have. Any explanation of missed patch notes will not be believed by me and many others since we have brought this issue up over 2 months ago.

As far as I'm concern you have finally lost my trust.

Why Burn will not be in my build Statesman.

1. It is not a fun power to use. Can you not see that the last thing a tanker wants is to chase villains?

2. It is not a safe power to use. Running villains along with the incapability to hold agro will get teammates killed.

Statesman, just remove the Immobilization protection and put it in something else and I will be a happy camper but Burn in its present state is not worth taking. Come on who are you trying to kid.

Truth is I am not even upset about one bit it. Is Burn too powerful just get rid of it and give us something we could actually use.

My choices are

1. Burn villains run, I lose agro and get frustrated.

2. Blazing Aura, Build Up, Whirling Hands, and Fire Ball.

Think I will choose number 2. I will just carry some Break Frees and at least it will be fun.

So to sum it up
1. Decrease the endurance cost of Blazing Aura.
2. Provide Immobilization Protection to Plasma Shield.
3. Knock Back Protection to Plasma Shield.
4. Get Rid of Burn because I'm not buying what you selling.

I'm not being critical here just having a little fun it's almost Friday.

Step in the right direction...5 STARS....

I wish your brother well Statesman and that he may come back home safely after his tour of duty. He is truly one of the greatest hero out there along with the other men and woman who serve our country.

As far as the snarky remark or truthful keep them coming. Better a truthful remark than one that has been Politically rectified. We have too much of that already and who needs more....

I'm done testing.....

Please remove the immobilization protection from burn and add it to plasma shield as well as knock back protection.

I have no interest with Burn in my build as it is not a fun power to use any more and not worth the headache. A Fear effect that scatters totally contradicts what Tankers are supposed to do.

Do not force us to take a useless power because it provides some immobilization protection. Simply move it to one of our shields and I’ll be a happy camper. One thing is certain, is that Burn will not be in my build in its current form and I’ll just keep some break frees with me at all times.