Mashuguna

Thanks - that is actually what I have been doing - using Insp and no bosses and having fun. Guess I'll leave the +4/8 with Bosses to the SS/Brutes

I have a 50 fire/kin with a mix of yellow/orange IO sets. Am I supposed to be able to handle +4/8 MA missions with bosses? Or is level of 'farming' for other ATs?

It seems like if I get a few bosses or minions that are out of range/resist my initial mezz then I can get pounded into the floor fast. I can wipe up missions that are 0/8 with no bosses, but as soon as I try and nudge higher than that I get overwhelmed.

Is this just a part of the max number of things I can mezz? Or is this something I should be able to do?

I don't have my build handy but I followed the builds here in the forums, Tough, Weave, Psy Armor, 6 slotted Psi Tornado for additional AOE, etc.

Thanks for any advice.

I like the theme of Kinetic Melee and Electric armor - but I have no idea of the pro/con of going scrapper vs. brute. What is the major difference between the two playstyles or strengths/weaknesses?

Thanks for any advice.

Thanks all - I'll try out some of those combos.

Thanks Bill.

What I like:
- Very active play style
- Ability to fry big groups of mobs (its just fun)
- Kinetics secondary is great on teams and allows me to switch from solo damage dealer to team supporter easily

What I dislike:
- Terrible against bosses
- Killing vast spawns of minions can get monotonous
- Squishy; if I miss a group hold or a heal I can die fast
- Very active play style is great, but every now and then I'd like something a little more relaxing

I'd like to start up an alt and I am paralyzed by the number of options available. Any suggestions?

My main is a 50 fire/kin that I love playing. Just got all my IOs and my initial Alpha slot done so I am looking to let her sit for a bit - been playing fire/kin non-stop for months

What would be a good change of pace from fire/kin? I've mostly solo'd and been grinding Tip missions for cash over the past month or so.

A single target hero as a change from my minion killing fire/kin?

A scrapper/brute for a melee change?

A blaster for the glass cannon experience?

Fun factor and graphics are much more important to me than being uber. I know fire/kin has a rep but I just loved the synergy of the set, the versatility of being able to solo one way but then switch to using Kin more to support teams, and the quick key punching needed to keep it humming along.

Thanks for any direction

Great ideas - thanks all!

I have a concept for hero that manipulates light (e.g. Dazzler, Jubilee, etc.) and hurls multi colored beams at her foes. Which set do you think I could color to get the right effect? Rad Blast? Mental Blast? Sonic Blast?

Energy is out just because I hate the knockback

Thanks for any ideas.

Thank you

I am trying to get the kill 100 badge on my 50 fire/kin. Any advice on the best area to grind on Princes?

Thanks!

I see the buttons to load the UI and Chat settings - what about keybinds?

Thank you

Or is the unlock account wide?

Thanks!

Thank you!

I've read the guides and it must be so obvious that no one mentioned it, but where do I go to change my Shards into components and then get the recipe to craft my 1st Alpha Slot enhancement?

Thanks! Is the LotG +rech global or just for that power?

How's this?

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Char -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(3), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(5), Dmg-I(5), Dmg-I(7)
Level 1: Transfusion -- Nictus-Heal(A), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(11), Nictus-Acc/Heal(11), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(13), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 2: Fire Cages -- Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(15), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(15), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(17), EndRdx-I(17), Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(19)
Level 4: Ring of Fire -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(46), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 6: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 8: Hot Feet -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(21), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(23), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(25), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(25)
Level 10: Siphon Speed -- Acc-I(A)
Level 12: Flashfire -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(29), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(31), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(31), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(31)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 16: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
Level 18: Tough -- ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpSkn-ResDam/Rchg(33), ImpSkn-Status(33), ImpSkn-EndRdx/Rchg(33), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Aegis-Psi/Status(34)
Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(34), LkGmblr-Def(36), Ksmt-ToHit+(36)
Level 22: Cinders -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(36), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(37), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(37)
Level 24: Speed Boost -- EndMod-I(A)
Level 26: Increase Density -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 28: Fly -- Flight-I(A)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(37)
Level 32: Fire Imps -- BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(A), BldM'dt-Dmg(39), BldM'dt-Acc(39), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx(39), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 35: Transference -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(42), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(42), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(42)
Level 38: Fulcrum Shift -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 41: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(43), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(46)
Level 44: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RctvArm-ResDam(45), RctvArm-EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Psionic Tornado -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50), Posi-Dmg/Rng(50)
Level 49: Siphon Power -- Acc-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(9)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(7), EndMod-I(9)

Again, thank you. I love this community. I'll have to go check out Unai Kemen. I did not know you could go back to old contacts after 50 and run missions more than once.

Thank you! That clears up a lot. I have a 50 fire/kin and I'd love to run missions with lower level toons to help them out - I enjoy it if it is helping them get some quick levels. I just did not know what to set the AE for to best help them.

I am not sure what x8 means, but my guess is I set my difficulty to 'fight enemies +0 to me' so I can quickly and easily kill them and set myself to 'I am equal to 6 heroes' to get the big spawn. Then invite a few lower level friends and have fun.

That right?

Also, should I pick just any mission, missions that give 'standard rewards', or are their keywords to help me find the right one?

I am googling the threads you suggested now - thanks so much.

It seems like it has multiple definitions. I'd just like to understand what people mean when they say they are 'looking for a farm' so I can decide to join the group or not.

Is there a specific way to set the MA up with specific mission difficulty combined with certain maps that are good for farm leveling? Or are people farming for Salvage to make money - thus running the Dev approved MA missions that will drop standard rewards?

Thanks for any clarity. I do not want to be the 'noob' who gets on a team and does not know what the team's assumed goals are

Funny - I went with the Psi APP for those two exact reasons - I hate being stunned and I really do not like the look of Rock Armor. And Psi Tornado with Fulcrum Shift seems to do the job just fine

Thank you! I feel like I am finally getting a handle on this. What about recommendations for Tough & Weave - it seems like everyone just puts Luck of the Gambler everywhere they can and then the +res sets for Tough, yes?

Thanks again all - OK - I tried to build something based on advice in this thread:

http://planner.cohtitan.com/view/2590

How does that look? I'm not happy that I have no slots left for Mind Over Body or Psi Tornado, so if I can trim slots anywhere please let me know. I am going for something affordable that will give me a boost over just level 50 generic IOs but nothing crazy.

I'm a fire/kin controller. To be honest I am not familiar with Tip missions so I'll read up on those as an option. Thanks!

Thank you! I forgot about accolades. I'll work on those while I try and figure out how the heck to make the Set bonuses work. Any advice or guides on how to approach Set Bonuses? I have no idea what kind of % soft caps I should even be shooting for. I am fire/kin and most of the guides call for crazy purple sets - I need something more normal I think - not sure though.