Kale_Dun

Easy changes. Thanks for your help Fin!

So taking into account some of the stuff you guys were talking about, this is what I came up with. Let me know what you think please.


Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(3), GftotA-Def/Rchg(9), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), ResDam-I(37), ResDam-I(40)
Level 1: Jab -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(45), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(11), Heal-I(19), Heal-I(19), Heal-I(36)
Level 4: Battle Agility -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def/Rchg(5), GftotA-Def(9), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 6: Haymaker -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Dam%(34)
Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 12: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 14: Punch -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Dam%(34)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Heal-I(42), Heal-I(43)
Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(21), EndMod-I(21)
Level 22: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(23), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 24: Boxing -- Amaze-ToHitDeb%(A), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(27), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(31), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 28: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(29), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(36), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(36), GSFC-Build%(37)
Level 30: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(31), ImpArm-ResPsi(31), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(46)
Level 32: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34)
Level 35: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 41: Char -- BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(A), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(43), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(43), BasGaze-Acc/Hold(45)
Level 44: Ring of Fire -- Acc-I(A)
Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 6: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 8% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 8% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 8% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 8% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 8% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 8% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 8% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 8% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 6.13% Defense(Smashing)
• 6.13% Defense(Lethal)
• 7.38% Defense(Fire)
• 7.38% Defense(Cold)
• 8.63% Defense(Energy)
• 8.63% Defense(Negative)
• 4.88% Defense(Psionic)
• 9.25% Defense(Melee)
• 10.5% Defense(Ranged)
• 11.8% Defense(AoE)
• 5.85% Max End
• 41% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 31.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 5% FlySpeed
• 154.6 HP (8.25%) HitPoints
• 5% JumpHeight
• 5% JumpSpeed
• MezResist(Held) 6.05%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 10.5%
• 17.5% (0.29 End/sec) Recovery
• 30% (2.35 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 6.58% Resistance(Fire)
• 1.58% Resistance(Cold)
• 6.25% Resistance(Negative)
• 5.5% Resistance(Psionic)
• 5% RunSpeed

So this is what my tank currently is. I know there are definitely some areas I mis-slotted, or powers that are useless. I need your help to optimize my build a bit. He is my main hero and is responsible for supporting all my baby alts, so he needs to be able to perform decently in a farming atmosphere. I have about 300m on hand, plus all the IOs shown below. Can any of you help bring my tanker to Beast status? I am not against using temp powers or ninja run for travel if it helps make my tanker better. Thanks much in advance!!

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Natural Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(3), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(7), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), RedFtn-Def(43), RedFtn-EndRdx(43)
Level 1: Jab -- Amaze-ToHitDeb%(A), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(5)
Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(3), Heal(9), Heal(17), ResDam(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45)
Level 4: Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(5), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), T'Death-Dam%(40)
Level 6: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(9), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(11), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15), RedFtn-Def(46), RedFtn-EndRdx(46)
Level 8: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11)
Level 12: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
Level 14: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(45), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 16: Combat Jumping -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
Level 18: Haymaker -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(19), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(19), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), T'Death-Dam%(37)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(21), EndMod-I(21)
Level 22: Knockout Blow -- Acc-I(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 24: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(27), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(34), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 28: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(29), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(50), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
Level 30: Tough -- EndRdx-I(A), ResDam-I(31), ResDam-I(31), ResDam-I(31)
Level 32: Weave -- EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(33), DefBuff-I(33), DefBuff-I(33), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
Level 35: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 41: Char -- Acc-I(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(42), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42), BasGaze-Acc/Hold(42)
Level 44: Melt Armor -- AnWeak-Acc/DefDeb(A), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 6: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 11.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 11.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 8% Defense(Smashing)
• 8% Defense(Lethal)
• 7.38% Defense(Fire)
• 7.38% Defense(Cold)
• 9.25% Defense(Energy)
• 9.25% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 13% Defense(Melee)
• 11.8% Defense(Ranged)
• 11.8% Defense(AoE)
• 34% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 22.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 5% FlySpeed
• 112.4 HP (6%) HitPoints
• 5% JumpHeight
• 5% JumpSpeed
• MezResist(Held) 5.5%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 12.1%
• 12.5% (0.21 End/sec) Recovery
• 30% (2.35 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 4.1% Resistance(Fire)
• 4.1% Resistance(Cold)
• 6.25% Resistance(Negative)
• 5% RunSpeed

That is a bummer to hear. Awesome that it might show up fully someday though! I will just have to keep my eyes peeled and my hopes up. Thanks Roderick!

I was running around today and noticed an image of a dragon on the back of someone's coat. After getting all excited and stuff I went into the tailor and tried to put it on mine, but couldn't find it. All I could find was the image in "Jackets" but not "Jackets without sleeves". Am I tripping, or is there really no option to have the dragon image on a baron jacket without sleeves?

My hero loves the dragon, but finds the summers in Paragon far too hot to run around in fully sleeved jacket

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I've already bought the Deluxe version, sealed and everything for $6. The code is valid, but when I input it to upgrade it forces me to create a UK account. Major bummer since all my stuff is on a US account.

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Awesome, thanks guys. Now all I need to do is decide whether I want to wait for the A1 model to become more readily available, or whether the A2 will suffice for me. I think I might just be impatient on this one and go for the more easily gotten A2.

So due to my ASUS G2's LCD and battery connectors finally going out I have decided that it is time to upgrade to a newer model and just relegate my former laptop to "backup desktop" status. The model I am looking at now is the Asus G73JH. At $1600 standard it looks like a pretty nice deal. So what do you all think? Is this a good system for the cost, and will this system be able to handle some oh-so-sexy COX Ultramode?

Display Type: Full HD Display
Screen Size: 17.3"
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Size: 8 GB
Memory Speed: DDR3 1066
Memory Slots (Total): 4
Memory Slots (Filled): 4
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 640GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 7200 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core i7
Processor Type: Quad-Core
Processor Speed: 1.6GHz
Processor Number: i7-720QM
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: ATI Radeon HD 5870
Video Memory: 1GB DDR5 discrete graphics memory
Optical Drive Type: DVDRW
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: EAX 4.0 3D surround

Wow, you all have more than answered my questions, and given me quite a bit of food for thought at the same time. I think I am going to hit Mid's and see what I can flesh out there using all your suggestions. Sadly he isn't 50 yet, only just turned 41, but I think these last 9 levels will prove to be incredibly fun now. I am thoroughly enjoying the set now. Thanks again all!!

I've recently made a return to my old fire/rad/psi and have found that I am immensely enjoying the experience now. I am mostly a solo'er, but I tend to find the spawn sizes boring and small without some kind of team. So you can see why I am eagerly looking forward to the new difficulty slider in I16. In preparation though I am trying to get my lil troller prepared for the slaughter that he is going to inflict. So, here are my questions for you all:

1) How useful is EM Pulse for soloing? I imagine having an extra AoE hold + foe end drain + decreased regen is extremely handy, but the -recovery to myself makes me cringe at the thought.

2) What powers would you call key for this set? The toggle debuffs, LI, hotfeet, choking cloud, and fire imps kind of go without saying, but is there anything else that will make or break my solo experience?

3) What kind of bonuses should I be aiming for during IO slotting? -KB is a given. Ranged Def? +Reharge? +Recovery?

4) How much -KB should I be looking into getting? is 1 IO adequate for the majority of soloing, or should I bump it to 2? He is a flyer (concept reasons) so I don't have the luxury of acrobatics to help in the -KB.

Thanks in advance for all your help!

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So if anyone knows of a roleplay oriented SG on protector, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

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