Knightly

Soloing with a Bubbler is nearly impossible or as OVWyx said boring. If you want a good secondary, never look at the Psi. Sonic is good but don't forget about its inherent -acc (hero builder says that but i think Psi has far more -acc, even with two acc SO, Psionic Lance still misses).

If you want to use bubbles try a troller, which is easy to solo btw. Actually IMO bubbles is best at the hands of a MM. :P

Wow!

I like Intrepids Digital. So X-menish. I hope we will be able to see it when it is done.

LOL

I never intended to use it.

Wow! He looks very amazing. o.O

I will give it a try but could you post a face close up picture, too. I can't see his shoulders. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for your comments friends. As i said it is a fun build, as in do what everybody say don't.

But honestly i tried to do a limited hero. The concept in mind is a weak hero. Who can only make force fields and become invisible. So i decided to don't take any secondary powers, other than his fists and kick he dont have any hurting powers. Maybe you noticed my posts about Knightly Defender about being weak, this one will be weaker. Sure it will be a team player, his attacks only for defending himself. Hmm kinda RP hero i guess.

Answer for your "Why Force Fields?" questions is simple, because i love Susan Richards, a.k.a Invisible Woman. If i choose Radiation or Sonic they have beautifull secondaries to complete them, i prefer to play them that way (My Rad/Son character is really good, i love to play with him). If i choose Empathy it wont make too much difference because many Empaths ignores their secondary and become a walking hospital. FF doesn't have any unique secondary.

I will make this character as soon as we from another group in SG to adventure regulary and let you know if i continue this or switch to TA/Archery which is another defender set i wanna try.

And Cognito thanks for advices when i try this out i will keep them in mind. I heard Jump Kick have a great animation so Leaping pool suits me fine too.

Thanks again for your replies, i didnt think someone will take this build seriously.


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I forgot to ask something. Does this build need Stamina? If it doesn't need i can switch it to something more usefull like Medicine or Leadership for teams benefit.

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If I were to suggest a combo I haven't tried together, I'd hazard a guess that Rad/Sonic would be a pretty good bet.

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Depending on build, Rad/Sonic can be very strong in teams, solo and in PvP

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I don't know about my build but it is really a good choice.

If you are up to fun play pick Storm Summoning. Not so shinning set, Kin and Rad is the shinning sets of Defenders. Actually because of the Speed Boost i think Kineticists always find themselves in teams. For secondaries i can only say Psi set very end draining but has a good damage. If you planning to go for FF, forget about your solo carreer. In solo you have two choices attack to the death or sit and watch mobs as they strain themselves to hurt you. I never played a Sonic/* defender but as it is very similiar to FF i think soloing will be not to good with it too.

A note; Storm/Archery have a good side you don't loose your bow when using Snow Storm or Freezing Rain. I don't know about other sets but i think Storm/Archery will work together fine.

Yep, another crazy idea of mine. I want to make a melee defender; actually a melee FF defender for some time. His only powers will be fields and invisibility (heh soooo Susanish ). Here's a build. This won't be a serious hero only for my own fun.

I thought about getting Flight for travel power and of course Air Superiority but i think Flurry and SS will be better choice because of Hasten.

In short here's the possible build and waiting for comments.

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Melee Defender
Level: 50
Archetype: Defender
Primary: Force Field
Secondary: Electrical Blast
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01) --> Personal Force Field==> DefBuf(1)DefBuf(3)DefBuf(33)
01) --> Charged Bolts==> Acc(1)
02) --> Force Bolt==> Acc(2)Dmg(3)KB_Dist(5)Acc(33)Dmg(34)Rechg(34)
04) --> Deflection Shield==> DefBuf(4)DefBuf(5)DefBuf(7)
06) --> Boxing==> Acc(6)Dmg(7)Dmg(9)Dmg(15)Rechg(34)EndRdx(36)
08) --> Insulation Shield==> DefBuf(8)DefBuf(9)DefBuf(11)
10) --> Stealth==> DefBuf(10)EndRdx(11)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)
12) --> Flurry==> Acc(12)Dmg(13)DisDur(13)Dmg(15)Dmg(31)Rechg(36)
14) --> Super Speed==> Run(14)
16) --> Invisibility==> DefBuf(16)EndRdx(17)DefBuf(17)DefBuf(39)
18) --> Dispersion Bubble==> DefBuf(18)EndRdx(19)DefBuf(19)DefBuf(21)
20) --> Kick==> Acc(20)Dmg(21)Dmg(31)Dmg(37)EndRdx(37)Rechg(37)
22) --> Detention Field==> Acc(22)Range(23)Rechg(23)Acc(43)
24) --> Grant Invisibility==> DefBuf(24)EndRdx(25)Rechg(25)DefBuf(40)DefBuf(40)EndRdx(40)
26) --> Repulsion Field==> EndRdx(26)KB_Dist(27)EndRdx(27)KB_Dist(45)EndRdx(46)Rechg(46)
28) --> Repulsion Bomb==> Acc(28)EndRdx(29)DisDur(29)DisDur(43)KB_Dist(43)
30) --> Hasten==> Rechg(30)Rechg(31)Rechg(39)
32) --> Force Bubble==> EndRdx(32)EndRdx(33)EndRdx(46)
35) --> Hurdle==> Jump(35)Jump(36)
38) --> Health==> Heal(38)Heal(39)
41) --> Stamina==> EndMod(41)EndMod(42)
44) --> Conserve Power==> EndRdx(44)EndRdx(45)EndRdx(45)
47) --> Power Build Up==> TH_Buf(47)TH_Buf(48)TH_Buf(48)Rechg(48)
49) --> Total Focus==> Acc(49)Acc(50)Dmg(50)Dmg(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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Yep, especially when i enter the Atlas. Also as usual Faultline. But at least Frostfire is bug free.

Thanks for comments and tips friends.

I realized that Maneuvers don't make a big difference so maybe one more slot for defence and it is enough for it(it has one endred one defbuff on it)
At lvl 16 i've got Lingering Radiation. So stamina has to wait a little longer, like lvl 22.
And will change sloting for EM Pulse.

Thanks for help again.

Hmm yes you are right, maybe i should pick hover, it is slow but at least give me some vertical movement. Hmm okay lets change the question. Combat Jump or Hover goes well with SS? I never used Leaping pool so i have no clue about combat jump and its vertical useability.

I've already got hasten. I was wondering why ppl getting it into their builds. With AM it works like a wonder to me.

Here's my build and i can use a little advice on sloting and such. Changed Siren's song with hover.

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Bloody Wail
Level: 50
Archetype: Defender
Primary: Radiation Emission
Secondary: Sonic Blast
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01) --> Radiant Aura==> EndRdx(1)Heal(3)Heal(7)EndRdx(17)Heal(45)
01) --> Shriek==> Acc(1)Dmg(5)Dmg(15)Dmg(39)Acc(40)Rechg(43)
02) --> Scream==> Acc(2)Dmg(3)Dmg(13)Dmg(23)Acc(40)Rechg(42)
04) --> Radiation Infection==> DefDeBuf(4)DefDeBuf(5)DefDeBuf(9)TH_DeBuf(9)TH_DeBuf(17)TH_DeBuf(25)
06) --> Hasten==> Rechg(6)Rechg(7)Rechg(48)
08) --> Accelerate Metabolism==> Rechg(8)EndMod(34)Rechg(34)Rechg(43)EndMod(43)
10) --> Enervating Field==> EndRdx(10)EndRdx(11)EndRdx(11)
12) --> Maneuvers==> DefBuf(12)EndRdx(13)DefBuf(15)DefBuf(31)DefBuf(34)
14) --> Super Speed==> Run(14)
16) --> Swift==> Run(16)Run(19)
18) --> Health==> Heal(18)Heal(19)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)EndMod(48)
22) --> Lingering Radiation==> Slow(22)Slow(23)Rechg(25)Rechg(31)Acc(37)Acc(37)
24) --> Mutation==> Rechg(24)
26) --> Shout==> Acc(26)Dmg(27)Dmg(27)Dmg(33)EndRdx(36)Rechg(40)
28) --> Howl==> Acc(28)Dmg(29)Range(29)Dmg(37)Dmg(45)Rechg(45)
30) --> Assault==> EndRdx(30)EndRdx(31)
32) --> EM Pulse==> Hold(32)Hold(33)EndMod(33)EndMod(46)EndMod(46)Acc(46)
35) --> Tactics==> EndRdx(35)TH_Buf(36)TH_Buf(36)
38) --> Vengeance==> DefBuf(38)TH_Buf(39)Heal(39)
41) --> Power Build Up==> EndRdx(41)TH_Buf(42)TH_Buf(42)
44) --> Hover==> Fly(44)
47) --> Conserve Power==> EndRdx(47)Rechg(48)Rechg(50)
49) --> Dreadful Wail==> Acc(49)Acc(50)Dmg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> EndRdx(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Acc(1)
01) --> Vigilance==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> EndMod(2)
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I don't want to open a new thread so i am asking my question from here.

For our stable team i made a Rad/Sonic defender. But as far as i can see there is not so much good sonic attacks. Siren's Song and Shockwave seems little useless in teams. I have Shriek and Scream so far. And planning to get Howl and Shout in future. Is there any other usefull power there for me? Or as i have an itch to grab Kick from fitness should i get it, just for personal taste.

Thanks for encouragement Miss. M and Dante. Yes you are right in all the things you said. I've been think about it too much and KD is not going anywhere. He's a founding member of the Gw and will stay that way. He's great in helping little ones in the Hollows at least.

Good luck again team.

I always find hard to play a kineticst but you can play an Ill/kin controller. IMO they are both good in teams and solo, as most controllers (except mind, some find it really annoying while others break their sleeping effects in teams). Powerfull? If you mean damage output Blasters for enduring damage Tanker. But tankers don't like brutes nor blaster to brutes.

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If Knightly hits the 30 tonite i will be there.

But as i told last nite to Miss. Marvellous we have a team which is planning to make it 50, and we adventure on daily basis. If i can end tonites missions early i will change to KD and try to fill my last 3 bars to hit 30.

Hope to see you there.

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Forget the KD. He will never make it to 30 . I am thinking it is best for him te retire from heroic life. God this man is weak. He is only good for ghosting but i've got tired of playing like a coward. Really sorry for letting you down but i never play with him again i guess.

If Knightly hits the 30 tonite i will be there.

But as i told last nite to Miss. Marvellous we have a team which is planning to make it 50, and we adventure on daily basis. If i can end tonites missions early i will change to KD and try to fill my last 3 bars to hit 30.

Hope to see you there.

Very fine and cute. Keep up good work matey.

Wooooo

You are amazing. I... I can't say anything. Just bow before you Guru of Game Arts.

Fantasy is amazing. No, incredible or superb (choose which one is higher) but i like manga more again.

Great work but get that witch out of that picture. I hate that woman; Emma Frost.

Heh i like Cycke and that flash of light on his visor. Fantastic!

Great works, fantastic talent.

I like everyone of them but here's some little things.

Comic Style: Today comic books tend to be darker. Picture is awesome and carry heavy patterns of your unique style, not the comic style i've used to see. You can be a new ecol in comic business i guess. :P

Fantasy Style: You are crazy. For the well being of humanity you shouldn't post pictures like that. I am still trying to recover from stunning effect.

Manga Style: I guess it has some faults in feet area. And it reminds me Anime more than Manga. But i like that perspective work. My favorite is this one i guess. Soooo heroic and full of drama.

Hope to see your other works. Congrats.

KD

Awesome!

Congrats Tufts! These works are amazing.

Stealth is a good option for FF defenders i guess. Invisibility + PFF means really good defence and you can use Aid Self without afraid. Also if you get Grant Invisibility you can provide squishies more defence even to scrappers. If coupled with TP pool you will be the perfect one for ghosthing missions.

Don't forget one thing you are the weakest one in the team. Your biggest defence makes you unable to help friends, and sometimes you can't find the time to raise your PFF (due to activation animations of the attacks etc.).

As a FF defender i get stamina on lvl 28. My down side is psionic attacks like Psychic Scream, Psionic Lance and Mind Domination. They are end killers. With Archery i think you can live without stamina i guess, if you don't get Repulsion field. Dispersion Bubble don't drain much energy. After your bubbling sessions you can easily use your bow, which is mostly complained about archery is drawing bow animation, after your bubbles done you have enough time to use your bow and arrows without re-draw animations.

But keep in mind without stamina, you will need to rest after bubbling sessions in large groups.

Congrats, mate.

I don't have any kheldians but still i hate that Quants and Voids.

Uh oh, teaming up with Cat. is a wonderful event. I hope you can work it out and see her in action.

Knightly Defender is heavily depends on stealth. Thanks to Miss and Mr. Marvellous task force he learned the power of ghosting. I am doing my old missions on my own nowadays. Running to the key spot ( for clue, object or person and his guards) than if i like i pull them one by one and arrest the rest of thugs.

As you well know FF don't provide a good defense to defender while you are fighting. In my case my most strongest defences prevents me from attacking (PFF, Invisibility). With medicine pool i can heal myself when in my defensive stance. On the other hand, With Assault and Tactics Leadership pool will give me a big bonus on both acc and damage, which acc is the weakest spot of the Psychic Blast. And as stated by you, Maneuvers will add a big plus to my defence.

I hope this explanation will light up the weak spots of my question. For now my latest missions are in Croatoa. And here's a little detail of my powers;

Force Field: PFF, Deflection Shield, Force Bolt, Insulation Shield, Dispersion Bubble... Force Bubble will be added later.
Psychic Blast: Mental Blast, Psionic Lance, Psychic Scream, Will Domination... Psychic Wail will be added
Stealth: Grant Invisibility, Invisibility
Teleportation: Recall Friend, Teleport
Fitness: Swift, Health and Stamina

I also thinking about recpec this build just to swicth scream with TK blast. But not sure about that either. KB can be annoying for tankers or scrappers but it is good to save my own or other squishy team mates skins. Maybe i am wrong but i think also Psychic Scream is a great aggroing tool. As far as i noticed only a tanker can prevent mobs from running at me when i use that power. So it is also a life saver for others in many situations.

*sigh* Being a good hero is sooo hard.