Master Zaprobo

ARAD (Arachnos Research and Development) is down to the 3-4 active members stage. I know they're around but I barely see them.

Don't get ingame much at the moment, and really holding off for I9 myself.

Actually, you can use...

/bind numpad1 "powexecname Alkaloid$$petselect 0"
/bind numpad2 "powexecname Alkaloid$$petselect 1"
/bind numpad3 "powexecname Alkaloid$$petselect 2"
/bind numpad4 "powexecname Alkaloid$$petselect 3"
/bind numpad5 "powexecname Alkaloid$$petselect 4"
/bind numpad6 "powexecname Alkaloid$$petselect 5"

... which will on double-tap heal pets in the order that they appear in the pet window

Dispersion Bubble and Detention Field would be my choices to go in your build, then shuffle powers down a notch so L41 can be used for your Patron Shield.

And then you're almost a carbon-copy of MZ

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Name: Master Zaprobo
Level: 50
Archetype: Mastermind
Primary: Robotics
Secondary: Force Field
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01) --> Battle Drones==> Acc(1) Acc(3) Acc(3) Dmg(5) Dmg(5) Dmg(7)
01) --> Force Bolt==> Acc(1) Acc(7)
02) --> Pulse Rifle Burst==> Acc(2) Acc(11) EndRdx(17) Dmg(40) Dmg(40) Dmg(43)
04) --> Insulation Shield==> DefBuf(4) DefBuf(9) DefBuf(9)
06) --> Equip Robot==> Rechg(6) EndRdx(11)
08) --> Hover==> Fly(8) Fly(13) Fly(13)
10) --> Deflection Shield==> DefBuf(10) DefBuf(15) DefBuf(15)
12) --> Protector Bots==> Acc(12) EndRdx(19) DefBuf(19) Dmg(21) Dmg(21) Dmg(23)
14) --> Fly==> EndRdx(14) Fly(17) Fly(42)
16) --> Assault==> EndRdx(16) EndRdx(46)
18) --> Aid Other==> Heal(18) Heal(23) Heal(25) Rechg(25) Rechg(27) Rechg(27)
20) --> Dispersion Bubble==> EndRdx(20) EndRdx(29)
22) --> Tactics==> EndRdx(22) EndRdx(29) TH_Buf(31) TH_Buf(31) TH_Buf(43)
24) --> Group Fly==> EndRdx(24) EndRdx(31)
26) --> Assault Bot==> Acc(26) Acc(33) Dmg(33) Dmg(33) Dmg(34)
28) --> Repair==> Rechg(28) Rechg(34) Rechg(34)
30) --> Personal Force Field==> DefBuf(30) DefBuf(36) DefBuf(36) Rechg(36) Rechg(37) Rechg(37)
32) --> Upgrade Robot==> Rechg(32) EndRdx(37) EndRdx(39)
35) --> Detention Field==> Acc(35) Acc(39)
38) --> Force Bubble==> EndRdx(38) EndRdx(39) EndRdx(40)
41) --> Scorpion Shield==> EndRdx(41) DefBuf(42) DefBuf(42) DefBuf(43)
44) --> Aid Self==> Rechg(44) Rechg(45) Heal(45) Heal(45) Heal(46) IntRdx(46)
47) --> Web Envelope==> Acc(47) Acc(48) Rechg(48) Rechg(48)
49) --> Web Cocoon==> Acc(49) Acc(50) Rechg(50) Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Run(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Acc(1)
01) --> Supremacy==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Rechg(2)
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I have watched a MM with Stamina during an upgrade cycle - they still run out of Endurance. All that Stamina really helps with is long-term uses like multiple toggles.

If all you're taking it for is the upgrade cycle, you'd be better served dropping it and taking some new powers!

If you want to keep it in, then I suggest dropping Aid Self until the high 40's. And only take the shield and AoE immob from your Patron.

Solid build then, although as I said I'd play around with levels you take things.

Battle Drones don't use their own endurance much at all - the only bot that does is the Protectors. So maybe drop a DefBuf from them and add in an EndRdx

Stamina isn't a big need on Bots/FF but I can understand if you want it. Maybe move it to later in your build and pick up Leadership/Medicine earlier as you'll get more use from it (levels 16-20 on your build look boring! Try mixing in active skills every other level when taking passives)

I hope your Force Bubble slotting wasn't meant to be all Rchg and was actually meant to be EndRdx...

Otherwise looks good - I recommend Black Scorpion for a choice of Patron to stack a Defense based shield, the AoE Immob (hold things inside bot burn patches nicely) and the Hold if you like that sort of thing (I know I do!)

I don't trawl my bots around with me in BB, and only summon at the firebase. Mainly because there is so little opposition in BB so you don't need them.

Collecting with PFF can't be done as the Ore Extractor is essentially an "attack".

Best tactic is to superspeed/fly/superjump/teleport in and activate the temp power before the Shivans around the meteor even spawn.

This gives you a good chance to extract the meteor piece and then bug out!

I can hold my own in PvP, but Traps is liable to be a little bit better - plus coming from */Dark you'll appreciate the Traps toolbox approach more than FF's two trick-pony.

Actually, AoE for MM's is more useful at high levels when your henches are doing enough damage to pull aggro away from you, and you have slots spare to enable slotting for damage (all MM blasts are weak without slotting).

The ST blasts by comparison are worth more at low levels rather than high. That said I have, and still use my Pulse Rifle on MZ at L50 to pick off lone mobs so my henches can move onto larger groups to more effectively use their AoE.

It all depends on your playstyle though - with Dark you will already be consistantly activating powers (Petrifying Gaze, Twilight Grasp, etc.) so it may be more worth your while to focus on that as your "endurance drain".

If slots are at a premium then Assault would be your better option (2-3 EndRdx rather than 1-2 Acc, 2-3 Dam, 1-2 EndRdx for a fully slotted blast!)

MZ still needs Sister Psyche and the accursed Statesman! Shout out a time and date (not this weekend ) and I'll try and be there!

Dark is mostly powerful in PvP (as far as I can tell) for the combo of Stealth, AoE Heal and Fear. The debuffing pales against Poison, but Poison can't keep multiple henchies and yourself healed.

Id' perhaps lose the Leadership line from your build (since Enforcers do that for your henchies) and think about adding in more Secondary powers and spreading more hancies around.

Alas my */Poison MM isn't too high yet.

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I hope they give us something to allow us to pick how our pets fight. Maybe like the stances we could have a button that tells the pet to "Only use melee" "Only use ranged" and "Go nuts, whatever"

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Back in CoV Beta Posi stated this was not on the cards - if they did that they'd have to downpower the henchmen further.

I'd assume this is no on the cards still if I were you. Not that it wouldn't be nice, of course.

And for anyone on Defiant, we have our monthly RV Saturday on the last Saturday of every month! The last two months have been a rousing success, enjoyable for all!

ARAD is a loose-RP SG based around tech/sci villains on Defiant.

Its the last Saturday of February tomorrow, so you know what that means... time to crush some heroes/villains*

* delete as appropriate!

See you at 1400hrs!

Its the last Saturday of February tomorrow, so you know what that means... time to crush some heroes/villains*

* delete as appropriate!

See you at 1400hrs!

Evil? We're just misunderstood! I shall bring MZ along to see what form of villainry stalks the Rogue Isles.

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Name: The Elitist
Level: 8
Archetype: Mastermind
Primary: Mercenaries
Secondary: Traps
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01 => Web Grenade ==> Empty(1)
01 => Burst ==> Empty(1),Empty(3),Empty(5)
02 => Slug ==> Empty(2),Empty(3),Empty(5)
04 => Triage Beacon ==> Empty(4),Empty(7),Empty(7)
06 => Caltrops ==> Empty(6)
08 => M30 Grenade ==> Empty(8)
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01 => Sprint ==> Empty(1)
01 => Brawl ==> Empty(1)
02 => Rest ==> Empty(1)
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A minionless Mastermind using sets that are available as a Corruptor? Erm... okay if you want the challenge I guess! I'd have just rolled up an AR/Traps Corruptor though! (and I did)

Yes it is, and yes I emailed Bridger but he obviously doesn't love me anymore!

Believe me, you don't want them to have Dispersion - it drained their endurance inside of a minute! Was pitiful (although triple Dispersion was great )

And enjoy the bots - I know I do

I've spent some times in teams with you Revog and found you to be an excellent minion Congrats on the heady heights!

Okay... Protector Bots only give a single shield (Force Shield) that grants Defense to All. They do not have Dispersion Bubble (that was scrapped off their power list in beta, and replaced with Seeker Drones).

The Prot Bots will also only bubble you once, and not twice like their fellow robots. So, by your maths you get...

(5.62 + 10 + 13.5) * 1.6 = 46.59 % to Smash/Lethal (i.e. Still very nice!)

In terms of Elemental (Smash, Lethal, etc.) and Positional (Melee, Range, AoE) Defense, only the highest number applies.

So if you get hit with a Ranged Fire attack, and your Fire Defense is higher than your ranged defense then the Fire Defense applies.

Thank you all for all your kind words. You shall all be spared when my technology enables the Arachnos Technocracy to dominate the world.

... by spared you do know I mean used as test subjects, right?

And to answer a few questions...

Best MM I've ever met, and looking forward to teaming with you in the future (what's the next project? ).
The same project we use every night Pinky - try to take over the world! *ahem*

Congratulations! They say even the Grandville flyer came out the day you leveled. Surely a sign of great things to come!
Yes, yes it did - popped out to taunt me for not being able to capture it for analysis! Gah!

Knew it had to happen someday Grats to the MMM (Master Master Mind) behind the guides. Hope it was a good feeling
Little sooner than I really wanted, as I'd have loved to have done it on a memorable mission. I did earn the Efficiency Expert badge at that point though so not a complete waste

Excellent, a well deserved 50. Though I think you may have rushed it a little…….
I reckon so too - 460+ hours is far too little!

As the elderly professor opened the communication panel on his ZR Aegis Transponder, the face of Mr Pither flickered into view.

"Very good, Professor Robotnik - your time in dispatching those heroes was exemplary. Although I had to dock 10 minutes for the destruction of one of your Drones"
"I got careless, a little hiccup in the scheme of things - besides, I was taking it easy on them - I only used minimal Force Fields"
"Quite so, quite so. Well, you have indeed completed the last of the trials Lord Recluse set for you and you make the grade"

"You are done with me. Report to Lord Recluse Himself"

- I know there are too many enhancement slots. I won't have that many. So, which ones should I discard?
Battle Drones don't need EndRdx nor does the Assault Bot

- Poison Trap OR Repair?
MM Poison Trap is reputedly not so good, though I have no experience of it. Repair is very good, so long as you don't wait too long to use it (it has a bit of a delay period after activation).

- Do you think I have enough Endurance Reduction enhancements so I do not suffer from endurance problems?
Looks good. Same sor tof EndRdx slotting as I use on MZ and I can run the toggles for extended periods of time.

- Do not find anything speciallu useful to pick at 49. Given at those levels there is a lot of AV fights... maybe triage beacon? Or should I go... I don't know... Group Fly?
I do ahve and love Group Fly but it is very situational. Many Traps powers require you to be grounded so I don't recommend it for you. Vengeance is a good high-tier power and handy for the LRSF as I understand it.

- Have I chosen any "crappy" power that I am not aware of?
Hover. With one slot its not fast enough. Air Superiority will serve you better as a form of soft control if you can't afford the slotting. Detonator is also roundly despised though again I have no experience.

- I really would like to keep Pulse Rifle Burst, for concept reasons... 8)
Then pop an EndRdx or two in it. I still have it for concept too, and have it six-slotted

My recommendation? Drop the first and third blast power from the Primary, Black Hole from the Secondary and the AoE Blast from the Patron.

Insert Petrifying Gaze and the Stamina line (Swift, Health, Stamina).

Reasoning? Well Pet Gaze, plus Patron Hold, plus Dark Servants Pet Gaze means you should be able to take care of bosses at will, or multiple lieuts/minions.

Additionally, in heavy fights like any Dark Miasma MM you'll be spamming Twilight Grasp for the healign and debuffing which means you'll run out of endurance PDQ.

Of course, then with all this secondary power use, you won't really have the time to use the Primary or Patron Blasts - though if you like them, always worth keeping one