Harps

Hey all. Its been a long time since I've posted to the forums, but I'm hoping for a bit of advice.
My Brute is at 50 but as I'm not much of a Villains player I didn't have much inf so stuck with SO's. After a lucky purple drop and about 500 million then dropping into the inf account, I'm feeling a bit more flush

Anyway, I've messed about with the build and slotting but I'm wary about making huge changes to the build (which this is) and dropping a lot of inf into it to find out the build isn't much good.

The toon will team but I want to be able to solo effectively. I've dropped Shadow Punch from my build but I'm wondering if I should have kept it for building fury. I like Shadow Maul but the long cast time makes me wonder if I should ditch it. I'm in two minds about taking Taunt or not.

The ancillary power are there for flavour really so they are droppable, but I'd like to keep them.

Anyway, without further ado I present to you Herla:

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

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Herla: Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Smite -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), T'Death-Dam%(50)
Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), LkGmblr-Def(34), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(37)
Level 2: Shadow Maul -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(5), Armgdn-Dam%(5), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Armgdn-Dmg(11)
Level 4: True Grit -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(7), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(15), ResDam-I(19)
Level 6: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(17), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(19), RedFtn-Def(23)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(42), Zephyr-ResKB(43)
Level 10: Active Defense -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Siphon Life -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(17), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), T'Death-Dam%(31)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(45), Zephyr-ResKB(45)
Level 16: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 18: Health -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(42), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(42)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(21), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(40), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(43), P'Shift-End%(43)
Level 22: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Dark Consumption -- P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(25), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(25)
Level 26: Soul Drain -- AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(27), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(29), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(31), AdjTgt-Rchg(31)
Level 28: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A)
Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
Level 38: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(39), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(39), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39), RedFtn-Def(40), RedFtn-EndRdx(40)
Level 41: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I(A)
Level 44: Soul Tentacles -- GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(A), GravAnch-Immob(45), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(46), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(46), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dam%(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: One with the Shield -- Empty(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 2: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 16.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 5.63% Defense(Smashing)
• 5.63% Defense(Lethal)
• 4.69% Defense(Fire)
• 4.69% Defense(Cold)
• 4.38% Defense(Energy)
• 4.38% Defense(Negative)
• 11.3% Defense(Melee)
• 8.75% Defense(Ranged)
• 9.38% Defense(AoE)
• 51.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 73% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 10% FlySpeed
• 191.2 HP (12.8%) HitPoints
• 10% JumpHeight
• 10% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -8)
• Knockup (Mag -8)
• MezResist(Held) 5.5%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 12.1%
• MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
• 15.5% (0.26 End/sec) Recovery
• 26% (1.63 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 9.13% Resistance(Fire)
• 9.13% Resistance(Cold)
• 1.26% Resistance(Energy)
• 1.26% Resistance(Negative)
• 5% Resistance(Toxic)
• 5.5% Resistance(Psionic)
• 10% RunSpeed

Just joined up too, looking forward to a good season

Cheers to the OP for setting it up, though I kinda wish you'd chosen a different league name!

All the best for any future projects. Mid's is a fantastic tool, many thanks for all the effort you put into it.

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They could have removed MA from live servers till they figured out how to fix it.

They did that to other things too:
Anyone remember Cathedral of Pain and Items of Power ?
It was broken an removed from game only some weeks after release.....never to come back........

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With the Architect Edition box set, I expect it would have looked pretty bad to remove the big selling point from the game.

Ahhh I see. Thanks for clearing that up. Wouldn't have made more sense to say goodbye on the 2nd though?

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Here's something I doubt anyone finds of any interest, but I'm gonna say it anyway.

Since canceling my sub, I'm finding that the bounce in back in my step, and the smile is back on my face. And that's even before my account actually lapses on the 3rd.

I'm going to stay canceled though, until either at least i16 (IF it has some decent content), or longer if not. Either way, I've shed my concerns over this game now and the emotional attachment I felt after 4 years of devotion has been broken; it's exhilarating to be free!

I might not even go to CO as soon as it launches, being free of MMO's is liberating. The sun is shining outside, my kids are getting bigger, and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...

Life is great, hugs to everyone, even those who don't like me.

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You're doing a pretty awful job of leaving. Generally, people say goodbye and.... ya know.... leave.

I've no intention of leaving. 48 month vet, albeit with a few breaks here and there. Love the game, love what the Dev's have done with it and I've every confidence in them.

I reckon a return in order for me. God knows those Rangers need saving

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They'll never let me forget it either

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No chance

I'd been wondering where you sloped off too!
I did join the marras forum, but can't seem to get into in on my work pc.

Glad to hear all is good, hope to catch up with you guys again soon!

Great to have another 50 in the SNHS!

Massive grats, and best of luck on your next character! (I recommend storm )

I was chatting to friends for about 10 mins after everyone logged, and no GM showed up.
We'll just have to hope lightning doesn't strike twice!

Wow! Fantastic story, believable, and your writing style is excellent.
/em jealous

Can't wait for part 2!

Hey guys, just a quick thanks for letting me join in the TF last night, was a lot of fun despite the bug at the end, and despite the earlier death (I've honestly never played and had so many issues with toggles dropping!).
I'm hoping I'll be able to get on tonight to complete it with you, and hopefully get lvl 35, however its not looking that good. So good luck with it if I don't make it!

I'm in

Electrify, Empath/Elec

Grats (again!) bud!

Wouldn't say its the highest populated, but certainly more vocal on the forums (well, one or two group are )

Scrapper is a good choice for a first character, I've found it the easiest to solo if you can't get a team, but the high damage means you'll always be an asset if you enjoy teaming.

I'd recommend /Regen as your secondary power set. Its very powerful, and has several powers that run automatically to speed up your health and endurance bars.

Whatever you decide, good luck with it!

Oh, quick note - typing subject lines in capitals isn't recommended!

Blimey, 4th?! And I remember way back when you were a lvl 20 tank

Grats bud, best of luck with the next one!
Hope to team with you again sometime!

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And there was much rejoicing

Bugger, got back late

I just stand there. Seriously. Healing's a [censored] with fist aid

No worries mate.
Reinstalled DoW so had a play about with that anyway

Solo. As an Empath.

I didn't win, obviously

Boo, noone online to invite my Scout. Just logged my /En and love the new look