Limbo_EU

I think I'm doing this wrong. At the moment I have 3 blasters

Energy/Energy
AR/Elec
Fire/Fire

Now my problem is that I never seem to use my secondary powers. I'm always trying to defeat mobs before they reach me and in the case of AR (buckshot) and Energy (energy torrent) I knock back any that do get within melee

Hit and run tactics really no melee power involvement

Is this the wrong way to play a blaster? should I be mixing melee and ranged or just choosing one or the other?

Also if you do mix how do you work out an effective attack pattern?

I don't know the stats but I don't think defenders are quite as squishy as blasters. Apart from a stalker in pvp zones I cant think of anything that has one-shotted me

Also with our heals/debuffs we tend to take less damage on the whole than blasters

Someone mentioned changing our inherent power from -end cost to something else. How about something like defiance but with mez resistance increasing as our health declines to the point of total immunity at 10%?

My problem soloing isn't really taking down the enemy it's just being perma-held (hate hate HATE Rikti mentalists) then slowly wittled down as I stand helpless having used up all my BF's

Sorry to say this Capo but my ISP is playing silly burgers today. At the moment I cant stay connected for more than 10mins at a time, plus I was unable to get those warburg nukes (just cant solo those arachnoid groups)

I'll try my best to get on but it's all up to how my connection fares I'm afraid

Ok guess I'll go Sonic/Sonic

Thanks for the feedback

From what I can tell beat, it will be wednesday.

Now I hate to ask a dumb question but... What's the level range? I'm lv45 it's just that last time I played this TF wasn't in-game, hence my ignorance

I wasnt sure what board to ask this in but since the sonic defence is mainly a defender powerset I thought it best to go here

Now I like to be an asset to a team which is why I have a lv45 Empath/Energy defender as my main but with everyone fully self-buffed I find I'm not used very much apart from sticking fortitude on tanks/scrappers and AB on the nova'ing blasters. I have been interested in making a ton the Sonic tree for a while now but I need some advice.

My problem is choosing a suitable powerset to compliment it. At lv40+ I found my other defender can no longer solo even heroic non-AV missions so I would like an offensive set that can still hold its own not just in damage but holds or debuffs too

This brings me to my other dilemma. Is it better to use a controller for that extra damage and control or is the defense penalty and increased endurance costs to the shields too great to make it feasible for teams?

To summarise I want to provide the best I can to a team but still be capable of soloing when none are available

Sorsy if this has been asked before and thanks for any advice

I should be ok wednesday too. I'll post if any problems come up

I'm up for it with Regenatron (Defender - Empathy/Energy/Psi)

If anyone needs an empath regenatron will be up for it. Don't have any carnie missions though

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Btw.. Have to ask: What was the no-good "hero" loosers name?

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Sadly that would fall under the forums name and shame policy and would result in this topic being deleted

contact me ingame @limbo if you want though

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I find Atlas and Steel is where i get most bothered. This is why i generally do business in the Talos Island WW

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Hehe just a coincidence that the incident happened at the Talos WW

Oh and are you saying the different Wentworth markets are not linked? Or just that fewer people beg in Talos?

Thanks for the replies, I know it sounds like a straightforward ripoff but his level and unconcern for what he had done confused me.

I'm just glad I never had any use for those wings. Fairy on a robot? Not in my head

Ok sorry if this is in the wrong section (this happened on Union though)

I was with a group on my 41 Defender doing some invasion bomb hunts when I was introduced to wentworths since my recipes were full, looking through I noticed I had the fairy and demon wings recipes and was promptly whispered by one of the lv20's asking to buy it off me for 10k and then later if he could loan 75k that he would pay back

Now I have 4.5mil on this toon and had no use for fairy wings so I agreed only to hear later on team chat that they are worth over 2mil, the person who bought them didnt say anything and I didnt want to cause a fuss

What made me lose it and ignore him was after a quick mission he went back to Talos and asked for 100k.

I then asked what happened to the 75k and turns out he had been trying to sell the wings I gave him to buy a different set and had took it off (wasting his listing fee) to put it at a lower price since they hadnt sold during the 20min mission

I said no, put him on ignore and logged off as he whispered constantly through the 30sec logoff

Now was I wrong to give him the cold shoulder like that? He was apologetic about begging for money but still didnt seem to see anything wrong with what he'd done concerning the wings

Yeah met an old member yesterday during a Rikti ship raid

Sounds like a lot has changed.

<Regenatron

And it seems my SG disappeared, probably not surprising after 4 Issues and I was rapidly invited to another last night

So 2 little questions for the veteran newb empath.

What happened to the Super Union? (I notice the teamspeak server is still running)
and is Union badgehunters still going? (the channel has disappeared)

You'll probably see me ingame either dying from teleport lag, failed solo missions attempts or trying in vain to learn this invention thing

Ok thank you for the help. I never knew Regen aura was that good so I've fitted it in and took out Vengeance since I dont plan to let anyone die

As for absorb pain I know its a fantastic heal but with hasten + the recharge SO's on heal other and healing aura I'll always have one of them ready at all times and heal other pretty much heals anyone for about 3/4 health anyway. Plus I would find it hard to get AP into an easily reachable key.

Also as an energy secondary I use power bolt and energy torrent to knock back any mobs harassing the squishies that the tank hasn't got hold of (it happens) so naturally enough I want full HP for anytime the aggro falls on me.

I don't understand why you feel slotting health is a waste, but I followed the advice anyway. Can you elaborate on the reasoning?

Here's the updated build

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Regenatron
Level: 50
Archetype: Defender
Primary: Empathy
Secondary: Energy Blast
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01) --> Healing Aura==> Heal(1)Heal(3)Heal(3)Rechg(5)Rechg(5)Rechg(7)
01) --> Power Bolt==> Dmg(1)Dmg(23)Dmg(23)Acc(45)Acc(48)Acc(48)
02) --> Heal Other==> Heal(2)Heal(7)Heal(9)Rechg(9)Rechg(11)Rechg(11)
04) --> Energy Torrent==> Acc(4)Acc(27)Acc(29)Dmg(43)Dmg(43)Dmg(43)
06) --> Resurrect==> Rechg(6)Rechg(48)
08) --> Combat Jumping==> Jump(8)
10) --> Clear Mind==> Range(37)
12) --> Fortitude==> DefBuf(12)DefBuf(13)DefBuf(13)Rechg(15)Rechg(15)Rechg(17)
14) --> Super Jump==> Jump(14)
16) --> Sniper Blast==> Acc(16)Acc(17)Dmg(19)Dmg(19)Dmg(21)IntRdx(21)
18) --> Hurdle==> Jump(18)
20) --> Health==> Heal(20)
22) --> Stamina==> EndMod(22)EndMod(25)EndMod(25)
24) --> Assault==> EndRdx(24)
26) --> Tactics==> EndRdx(26)TH_Buf(27)
28) --> Recovery Aura==> Rechg(28)Rechg(29)Rechg(31)
30) --> Regeneration Aura==> Rechg(30)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)Heal(33)Heal(33)Heal(33)
32) --> Power Burst==> Dmg(32)Dmg(34)Dmg(34)Acc(34)Acc(36)Acc(37)
35) --> Adrenalin Boost==> Rechg(35)Rechg(36)Rechg(36)EndMod(37)EndMod(40)EndMod(42)
38) --> Nova==> Acc(38)Acc(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
41) --> Hasten==> Rechg(41)Rechg(42)Rechg(42)
44) --> Power Build Up==> Rechg(44)Rechg(45)Rechg(45)TH_Buf(46)TH_Buf(46)TH_Buf(46)
47) --> Acrobatics==> EndRdx(47)
49) --> Aim==> TH_Buf(49)TH_Buf(50)Rechg(50)Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Run(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Acc(1)
01) --> Vigilance==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Rechg(2)
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Ok since I7 has made CoH unavailable to me I've been thinking of how to use the freespec on my Defender. Here's my current build complete with slotting (not in correct order of course). Feel free to nitpick on anything you think isn't worth it or just general comments/advice

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Regenatron
Level: 50
Archetype: Defender
Primary: Empathy
Secondary: Energy Blast
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01) --> Healing Aura==> Heal(1)Heal(3)Heal(3)Rechg(5)Rechg(5)Rechg(7)
01) --> Power Bolt==> Dmg(1)Dmg(42)Dmg(43)Acc(43)Acc(43)Acc(45)
02) --> Heal Other==> Heal(2)Heal(7)Heal(9)Rechg(9)Rechg(11)Rechg(11)
04) --> Energy Torrent==> Acc(4)Acc(27)Acc(29)Dmg(34)Dmg(34)Rechg(34)
06) --> Resurrect==> Rechg(6)Rechg(40)
08) --> Combat Jumping==> Jump(8)
10) --> Clear Mind==> Rechg(10)Rechg(37)
12) --> Fortitude==> TH_Buf(12)TH_Buf(13)DefBuf(13)DefBuf(15)Rechg(15)Rechg(17)
14) --> Super Jump==> Jump(14)
16) --> Sniper Blast==> Acc(16)Acc(17)Dmg(19)Dmg(19)Dmg(21)IntRdx(21)
18) --> Hurdle==> Jump(18)
20) --> Health==> Heal(20)Heal(23)Heal(23)
22) --> Stamina==> EndMod(22)EndMod(25)EndMod(25)
24) --> Assault==> EndRdx(24)
26) --> Tactics==> EndRdx(26)TH_Buf(27)
28) --> Recovery Aura==> Rechg(28)Rechg(29)Rechg(31)
30) --> Power Burst==> Acc(30)Acc(31)Acc(31)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)
32) --> Acrobatics==> EndRdx(32)
35) --> Adrenalin Boost==> Rechg(35)Rechg(36)Heal(36)Heal(36)EndMod(37)EndMod(37)
38) --> Nova==> Acc(38)Acc(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
41) --> Hasten==> Rechg(41)Rechg(42)Rechg(42)
44) --> Power Build Up==> Rechg(44)Rechg(45)Rechg(45)TH_Buf(46)TH_Buf(46)TH_Buf(46)
47) --> Vengeance==> TH_Buf(47)TH_Buf(48)DefBuf(48)DefBuf(48)Heal(50)Heal(50)
49) --> Aim==> TH_Buf(49)TH_Buf(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Run(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Acc(1)
01) --> Vigilance==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Rechg(2)
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I think 99% of the SG's who blind invite you are just one guy who wants to play with bases

You can usually recognize such SG's if the MOTD is along the lines of "KEEP SG MODE ON AT ALL TIMES!!!1111"

The Super Union are also looking for more members.

We're mostly PvE with maybe 1 PvP day a week (although that may change as far-seer is getting more involved in the arena)

Some of us are also avid badgehunters with the leader far-seer being 3rd top in Union for badges (308) and we frequently organise Task Forces

Also on a side note we have a fully raidable base complete with hospital, portals and CoP trial we hope to do soon

I appreciate your help folks.

3 accuracy I would agree as being overkill on other powersets but I've played a few scrappers and DM always seems to be that bit more innaccurate (entire attack chains gone with no hits at all), maybe it's so the acurracy boost with soul drain doesn't give DM's too much of an advantage

My decision on the flight pool was really more of playability than practicality since fly was the only travel power that doesnt make my game freeze up every few seconds. However I see your point so leaping it is

Death shroud I have dropped as I experienced how end heavy it is. The damage is nice, at lv8 with full fury I'm doing around 10 Damage/second to all surrounding mobs but if it's gonna keep on disabling my shields or making me unable to use my normal attacks then it's not worth it. On a side note I forgot to put Murky Cloud in that last build so it replaces Death Shroud.

As for shadow punch, it has the same damage as Air Superiority and was hoping to use that instead of hover which I always feel is a wasted power. However with the move to leaping and the realization that AS has a recharge time closer to smite than shadow punch I've gone for the punch.

Thanks for the slotting tips I was really just floundering about with them since I've never used the powers yet.

So for your scrutiny here's my revised build. The last 3 powers are open to debate, I only chose medicine as a means to obtain the healing badges and also since being able to aid self between fights and rez fallen party members, in the absence of a dark/empath/rad/etc defender or controller, sounded pretty handy

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Demon of the Depths
Level: 50
Archetype: Brute
Primary: Dark Melee
Secondary: Dark Armor
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01) --> Smite==> Acc(1)Acc(7)Acc(9)Dmg(25)Dmg(37)Dmg(40)
01) --> Dark Embrace==> EndRdx(1)DmgRes(3)DmgRes(3)DmgRes(5)
02) --> Shadow Maul==> Acc(2)Acc(9)Acc(11)Dmg(27)Dmg(39)Dmg(42)
04) --> Touch of Fear==> Acc(4)Acc(5)Fear(7)Acc(27)Fear(39)
06) --> Combat Jumping==> DefBuf(6)
08) --> Murky Cloud==> EndRdx(8)DmgRes(11)DmgRes(13)DmgRes(13)
10) --> Obsidian Shield==> EndRdx(10)DmgRes(15)DmgRes(15)DmgRes(17)
12) --> Hurdle==> Jump(12)
14) --> Super Jump==> Jump(14)Acc(46)
16) --> Shadow Punch==> Acc(16)Acc(17)Dmg(19)Dmg(39)Dmg(40)Dmg(40)
18) --> Health==> Heal(18)Heal(19)Heal(21)
20) --> Dark Consumption==> Acc(20)Acc(21)Acc(23)EndMod(45)EndMod(45)Rechg(45)
22) --> Stamina==> EndMod(22)EndMod(23)EndMod(25)
24) --> Acrobatics==> EndRdx(24)
26) --> Soul Drain==> Acc(26)Acc(29)TH_Buf(29)TH_Buf(31)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)
28) --> Cloak Of Darkness==> EndRdx(28)
30) --> Dark Regeneration==> EndRdx(30)EndRdx(33)Acc(33)Acc(33)Rechg(34)Rechg(34)
32) --> Cloak Of Fear==> EndRdx(32)EndRdx(34)Acc(36)Acc(36)Fear(36)Fear(46)
35) --> Midnight Grasp==> Acc(35)Acc(37)Acc(37)Dmg(48)Dmg(50)Dmg(50)
38) --> Soul Transfer==> Rechg(38)
41) --> Spirit Shark==> Acc(41)Acc(42)Acc(42)Dmg(43)Dmg(43)Dmg(43)
44) --> Aid Other==> IntRdx(44)Heal(46)
47) --> Aid Self==> Heal(47)Heal(48)Heal(48)
49) --> Resuscitate==> Rechg(49)Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Run(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Acc(1)
01) --> Fury==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Rechg(2)
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I'm only vaguely familiar with the DM set from using a DM scrapper and have just rolled a Dark/Dark/Mako Brute to act as my main villain. He'll be mostly PvE but as a badgehunter I'll b heading to PvP to get the rep badges as well

So here's a build I drafted up. Smite, Air sup and Shadow maul form my main attack chain with touch of fear on the side. Not sure where I'll fit in Spirit shark, Midnight grasp or Oppresive gloom. After lv30 I was kind of grasping for powers

Also the Superspeed at lv49 is for RV since on test I saw that flying there is suicide

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Demon of the Depths
Level: 50
Archetype: Brute
Primary: Dark Melee
Secondary: Dark Armor
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01) --> Smite==> Acc(1)Acc(5)Acc(7)Dmg(34)Dmg(36)Dmg(36)
01) --> Dark Embrace==> EndRdx(1)DmgRes(3)DmgRes(3)DmgRes(5)
02) --> Death Shroud==> EndRdx(2)
04) --> Shadow Maul==> Acc(4)Acc(7)Acc(9)Dmg(36)Dmg(37)Dmg(37)
06) --> Touch of Fear==> EndRdx(6)Fear(9)Fear(11)Acc(11)Acc(13)Rechg(13)
08) --> Swift==> Run(8)
10) --> Air Superiority==> Acc(10)Acc(15)Acc(15)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)
12) --> Obsidian Shield==> DmgRes(12)DmgRes(21)DmgRes(23)EndRdx(46)
14) --> Fly==> Fly(14)Fly(42)EndRdx(42)
16) --> Dark Regeneration==> Acc(16)Heal(17)Acc(17)Heal(19)Heal(19)Rechg(21)
18) --> Health==> Heal(18)Heal(23)Heal(25)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(25)EndMod(27)
22) --> Cloak Of Darkness==> EndRdx(22)
24) --> Dark Consumption==> Acc(24)Acc(33)Acc(33)EndMod(34)Rechg(34)
26) --> Soul Drain==> TH_Buf(26)Acc(27)TH_Buf(29)Acc(29)Acc(31)Rechg(31)
28) --> Cloak Of Fear==> Fear(28)Fear(37)EndRdx(39)EndRdx(39)
30) --> Hasten==> Rechg(30)Rechg(31)Rechg(33)
32) --> Boxing==> Acc(32)
35) --> Tough==> DmgRes(35)DmgRes(43)DmgRes(43)EndRdx(46)
38) --> Soul Transfer==> Rechg(38)Rechg(39)Heal(40)Heal(40)EndMod(40)EndMod(42)
41) --> Oppressive Gloom==> Acc(41)Acc(43)Acc(45)
44) --> Spirit Shark==> Acc(44)Dmg(45)Acc(45)Dmg(46)
47) --> Midnight Grasp==> Acc(47)Acc(50)Dmg(50)Dmg(50)
49) --> Super Speed==> Run(49)
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01) --> Sprint==> Run(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Acc(1)
01) --> Fury==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Rechg(2)
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Anything you think is wrong or should be changed? Slotting isn't in levelling order but the general types and amounts I have will be on the final build

I'll be there with regenatron keeping vostok and other heroes alive with fortitude and clear mind and also giving the villains an easy target

I never knew bodyguard activated automatically

Having completed my first mayhem mission I flew about with the raptor pack, watching my bots following at grtound level.

I then decided to drop to the ground reducing me to about 20-30 health (red). Immediately my bots went from aggressive to defensive and began attacking the group of gold brickers I had aggroed on hitting the ground

Nope you are stuck your powerset, all you can change is what powers in the set you will use and how they are slotted

If you don't like electricity even after a respec then I would reroll since your near the dreaded lv30 where the whole game slows down levelling wise so it's best to go through it with powers you enjoy using, but don't delete your current defender, you may want to use him/her later

Where should you start? Well first of all get to your contacts and find some teams for missions then maybe an SG later, but beware miniSG's which consist of a 12 year old leader screaming at everyone to gain prestige so he can play base-builder