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  1. Mezzosoprano

    ARRRRRRRRRRGH fort

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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jibikao View Post
    My #1 toon is Fortunata. All range, no melee.

    [snip]

    I know people have hybrid Fort but to me but I like my Fort all ranged. No need to chase. Oh and I Hover in sky all the time too for even extra protection.
    My Widow was my third-favorite 50, with two high-end purple builds -- one Nightwidow, one all-ranged hovering Fortunata. Once I respeced into a melee Fortunata, she quickly became my favorite Incarnate.

    Perma-hasten, capped M/R def without ML, perma-ML anyway, dual-assault, claw attacks, aoe controls, and a couple of ranged attacks for runners. The greatest thing about Widows is how much flexibility we have in crafting our character!

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.954
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    Stephanie Winters: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
    Primary Power Set: Fortunata Training
    Secondary Power Set: Fortunata Teamwork
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Swipe -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5)
    Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(7), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(7)
    Level 2: Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11)
    Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15)
    Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17)
    Level 8: Follow Up -- SDoArach-Acc/Dmg(A), SDoArach-Dmg/Rchg(17), SDoArach-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SDoArach-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SDoArach-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), GSFC-Build%(21)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), ULeap-Stlth(23)
    Level 12: Dominate -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(25), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(25), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(27), NrncSD-Dam%(27), G'Wdw-Dam%(29)
    Level 14: Psionic Tornado -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), Posi-Dam%(31), FrcFbk-Rechg%(33)
    Level 16: Indomitable Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GA-3defTpProc(33)
    Level 18: Spin -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Oblit-%Dam(34), SDoArach-Rchg/DmgFear%(40)
    Level 20: Mask Presence -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 22: Foresight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37)
    Level 24: Mind Link -- LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(37), GftotA-Def/Rchg(37)
    Level 26: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 28: Lunge -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(39), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(39), Hectmb-Dam%(40)
    Level 30: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 32: Psychic Wail -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(40), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-%Dam(42)
    Level 35: Confuse -- Mlais-Acc/Rchg(A), Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(43), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(43), Mlais-Conf/Rng(43), Mlais-Acc/Conf/Rchg(45), Mlais-Dam%(45)
    Level 38: Aura of Confusion -- CoPers-Conf(A), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(45), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(46), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(46), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(46), CoPers-Conf%(48)
    Level 41: Subdue -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 44: Tactical Training: Leadership -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 47: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 1: Conditioning
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(13)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(13)
    ------------
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 16.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 6% Defense(Melee)
    • 6% Defense(Smashing)
    • 6% Defense(Lethal)
    • 6% Defense(Fire)
    • 6% Defense(Cold)
    • 16.31% Defense(Energy)
    • 16.31% Defense(Negative)
    • 6% Defense(Psionic)
    • 19.13% Defense(Ranged)
    • 6% Defense(AoE)
    • 6.5% Enhancement(Confused)
    • 107.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 78% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 9% FlySpeed
    • 92.36 HP (8.62%) HitPoints
    • 9% JumpHeight
    • 9% JumpSpeed
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 4.4%
    • MezResist(Stun) 4.4%
    • 17% (0.3 End/sec) Recovery
    • 50% (2.68 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 4.1% Resistance(Fire)
    • 4.1% Resistance(Cold)
    • 9% RunSpeed
  2. Mezzosoprano
    Your build looks very solid, and should be fun to run on TFs and trials.

    Here's my current Plant/Storm build on live. Fumi brings a ton of damage, control, and debuffing to TFs and trials. I tend to use Tornado only for AVs and other large immovable objects. Against large spawns I usually spam seeds, freezing rain, roots, lightning storm, ice storm, as they recharge.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.953
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Fumina Hara: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Plant Control
    Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Entangle -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(5), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(5)
    Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 2: Strangler -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9)
    Level 4: Roots -- Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Dmg/Rng(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dam%(15), TotHntr-Dam%(15)
    Level 6: Spore Burst -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(19), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(19)
    Level 8: Seeds of Confusion -- CoPers-Conf/Rchg(A), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(21), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(21), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(23), CoPers-Conf%(23)
    Level 10: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), ResDam-I(25)
    Level 12: Boxing -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(27), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(27), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(29), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(29)
    Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), ImpSwft-Dam%(31), LdyGrey-%Dam(31), Posi-Dam%(31), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), ULeap-Stlth(34)
    Level 24: Vines -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-Slow%(36)
    Level 26: Carrion Creepers -- JavVoll-Dam%(A), Posi-Dam%(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(37), TotHntr-Dam%(37), ImpSwft-Dam%(39), ExStrk-Dam%(39)
    Level 28: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39)
    Level 32: Fly Trap -- C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 35: Tornado -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(42), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 41: Ice Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apoc-Dam%(46)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), ResDam-I(50)
    Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), RechRdx-I(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(9)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(11)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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    I think I've squeezed almost all possible +recharge into my build. I skipped 02 Boost, Spirit Tree, Hurricane, and Snow Storm, but have near-capped S/L defense and 200% global recharge. A little fiddling could probably get the S/L defense to 45%.
  3. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MrMajesty View Post
    I'd like to maximise defense and also maximise my recharge (and then, whereever possible, pick up +end, +recovery, +hp, +regen bonuses). Permahaste would be a dream, but I can't for the life of me recall how much +Rech I'm going to need. I don't mind spending the influence on this guy: he's a blast to play and quickly becoming my main.
    Here's the current build of my Plant/Storm. She has permahasten, and 40% S/L defense. The T4 Cardiac Core Paragon Alpha helps reduce end costs significantly. Acquiring all the pieces might be ludicrously expensive at today's market prices, but it may give you some starting points for a high recharge build.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.951
    http://www.cohplanner.com/
    Fumina Hara: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Plant Control
    Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery
    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Entangle -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(5), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(5)
    Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 2: Strangler -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9)
    Level 4: Roots -- Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Dmg/Rng(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dam%(15), TotHntr-Dam%(15)
    Level 6: Spore Burst -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(19), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(19)
    Level 8: Seeds of Confusion -- CoPers-Conf/Rchg(A), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(21), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(21), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(23), CoPers-Conf%(23)
    Level 10: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), ResDam-I(25)
    Level 12: Boxing -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(27), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(27), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(29), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(29)
    Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), ImpSwft-Dam%(31), LdyGrey-%Dam(31), Posi-Dam%(31), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), ULeap-Stlth(34)
    Level 24: Vines -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-Slow%(36)
    Level 26: Carrion Creepers -- JavVoll-Dam%(A), Posi-Dam%(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(37), TotHntr-Dam%(37), ImpSwft-Dam%(39), ExStrk-Dam%(39)
    Level 28: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39)
    Level 32: Fly Trap -- C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 35: Tornado -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(42), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 41: Ice Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apoc-Dam%(46)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), ResDam-I(50)
    Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), RechRdx-I(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(9)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(11)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    ------------









    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)
    • 3% Defense(Melee)
    • 3% Defense(Smashing)
    • 3% Defense(Lethal)
    • 3% Defense(Fire)
    • 3% Defense(Cold)
    • 8% Defense(Energy)
    • 8% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 5.5% Defense(Ranged)
    • 3% Defense(AoE)
    • 2.25% Max End
    • 133.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 63% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 4% Enhancement(Confused)
    • 72.49 HP (7.13%) HitPoints
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%
    • 32.5% (0.54 End/sec) Recovery
    • 66% (2.8 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 10.71% Resistance(Fire)
    • 10.71% Resistance(Cold)
  4. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SinergyX_EU View Post
    But is the system even possible of 'retoggling' the way we would like to see it? Hoverboard just disables everything without getting it back, getting mezzed with non-offensive-toggles will continue to tick your endurance (the effect is just nulified) away, alike the 'affect self' abilities like PFF.
    I'd love to not have to retoggle after returning to human, but I don't think I'd want to pay continuous endurance for the toggle shields while form shifted.

    Maybe the tech used for DP's swap ammo could be used here? I suspect the +RES portion could be coded to work only while human, and the powers themselves could be set to stay on while shifted. Those two changes would allow the +RES to resume as soon as you dropped to human form. However, you'd still be paying endurance to maintain them while shifted.

    To work around the continuous end problem, perhaps the powers could get a +recovery aspect that only worked while shifted? That way you'd still pay the end cost, but your recovery could be boosted to offset?
  5. Mezzosoprano
    With all the toggles on, Mids shows me burning 2.22 end/sec. I do have the +END accolades, so my base recovery is 3.61 end/sec.

    Incarnate-wise, I have Alpha T4: Cariadc Core Paragon (45% end reduction enhancement to all powers; two thirds of which ignores ED) and Destiny T4: Ageless Core Epiphany (full end refill every 2 minutes and +100% Recovery).

    Between the two T4 Incarnate powers, I very rarely need to pop a blue.
  6. Mezzosoprano
    Looks like a very solid build. Was your aim to take all primary and secondary powers? When hasten is up, the recharge on FR and CC will be good, and the procs will definately add significant damage.

    Given that you've built somewhat for defense, can you find a way to add another slot to both Lightning Storm and Ice Blast? If so, you could 6-slot both with Thunderstrike for an additional 5% ranged defense. The 45% soft cap is a long way off, but you might want to aim for 33% - 35%, where one small purple would take you over the soft cap.

    Personally, I prefer to build for excessive recharge rather than explicit defense, as fast-recharging AOE mezzes can provide a ton of protection. Honestly, I don't know if I could squeeze any more recharge out of my build. I'm addicted to +recharge.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.951
    http://www.cohplanner.com/
    http://www.cohplanner.com/mids/downl...34FE079D66F5ED
    Fumina Hara: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Plant Control
    Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery
    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Entangle -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(5), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(5)
    Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 2: Strangler -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9)
    Level 4: Roots -- Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Dmg/Rng(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dam%(15), TotHntr-Dam%(15)
    Level 6: Spore Burst -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(19), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(19)
    Level 8: Seeds of Confusion -- CoPers-Conf/Rchg(A), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(21), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(21), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(23), CoPers-Conf%(23)
    Level 10: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), ResDam-I(25)
    Level 12: Boxing -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(27), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(27), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(29), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(29)
    Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), ImpSwft-Dam%(31), LdyGrey-%Dam(31), Posi-Dam%(31), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), ULeap-Stlth(34)
    Level 24: Vines -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-Slow%(36)
    Level 26: Carrion Creepers -- JavVoll-Dam%(A), Posi-Dam%(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(37), TotHntr-Dam%(37), ImpSwft-Dam%(39), ExStrk-Dam%(39)
    Level 28: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39)
    Level 32: Fly Trap -- C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 35: Tornado -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(42), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 41: Ice Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apoc-Dam%(46)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), ResDam-I(50)
    Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), RechRdx-I(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(9)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(11)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    ------------


    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)
    • 3% Defense(Melee)
    • 3% Defense(Smashing)
    • 3% Defense(Lethal)
    • 3% Defense(Fire)
    • 3% Defense(Cold)
    • 8% Defense(Energy)
    • 8% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 5.5% Defense(Ranged)
    • 3% Defense(AoE)
    • 2.25% Max End
    • 133.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 63% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 4% Enhancement(Confused)
    • 72.49 HP (7.13%) HitPoints
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%
    • 32.5% (0.54 End/sec) Recovery
    • 66% (2.8 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 10.71% Resistance(Fire)
    • 10.71% Resistance(Cold)
  7. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VelvetMisery View Post
    I can't complain. I managed to get two names I wanted: Maiden America, and Maiden Praetoria
    Aha! You're the one who beat me to Maiden America. I think I settled for Maiden China, Maiden Hong Kong, and Maiden Korea.
  8. Mezzosoprano
    I like Freemium players -- it sounds like an exotic transuranic isotope that fuels my superpowers.
  9. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Deebs View Post
    I should point out on the Vip server im going to be going for names i've always wanted , so good luck to all on the VIP server as im already making a shopping list for names im going after
    I'm going to claim-jump "Dinah Might" on the VIP server.
  10. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DarkGob View Post
    Only if free accounts are permitted to PvP, which I'm doubting they will.

    P.S. Free account members clearly must be called Freeemers.
    I like freemium members -- it sounds like an exotic transuranic element that empowers superheros.
  11. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zandock View Post
    Uh, what? What changed with this patch?
    Last week's patch changed how the Reactive Interface DoT proc works in psuedo-pets (FR, CC, Ice Storm, etc). Prior to the change, the damage proc had a chance to fire against every target in the aoe on every tick of damage from these powers. This was clearly a bit over-the-top, as I could clear spawns of +4s with just FR....

    Now these powers can only trigger the proc once per 10 seconds and can only hit one target. The one-target limit is a bug that will (hopefully) get fixed sooner rather than later.

    Prior to the patch, I was clearing +4/x8/with boss spawns easily. From the HeroStats logs, the Reactive DoT was contributing over 50% of my total damage. Reducing that overpowered AOE goodness really dropped my maximum earning rate.
  12. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dreadman;36586433)
    Vines require good positioning to hit the whiole mob vs. jumping into the middle of the mob and standing there while FS'd Hot Feet works it's magic. Additionally, to maximize Roots damage, you have to 1st get near the mob or in the mob, hit FS, then back up to position your cone. Bleh, I prefer jumping in once and staying there.
    Seeds of Confusion is a cone. Vines, Roots, and Spore Burst are all Targetted AOE -- and should all work just fine while standing in the middle of a spawn.

    If using Seeds to blunt the alpha strike, then I imagine your power sequence would be:

    - approach mob, target one foe, hit seeds
    - jump in, hit fulcrum shift
    - ???
    - profit!
  13. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Adeon Hawkwood View Post
    10:1 seems awfully high considering the time (both play time and calendar time) required to get them.
    I had forgotten about converting reward merits to A-merits.

    But my general thinking is 1 a-merit = 2 days = 6 e-merits, once the new trial goes live. Given that more trials are in the works, I suspect they'll devalue e-merits *now* rather worry about the increased rate of e-merit earning increasing the 'acceptable' rate of purchase.

    If we assume instead 3 a-merits (100 r-merits & 40 M inf) = 2 days = 6 e-merits, the purchasing power ratio would be 2:1, so I'd still guess 4:1 or worse to allow for additional trials (and daily e-merits) over time.
  14. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Amy_Amp View Post
    Until proven otherwise, the best farm times for controllers come from Fire/kins. For me Plant works best with debuffing sets so I would pair it with /storm, or /ta. I just hit 50 on my Plant/storm and it's one of the most fun rides I had to 50.
    Prior to Tuesday's patch, I clocked my Plant/Storm at a hair over 3M inf/min in a fire ambush farm in AE @ +4/x8/with bosses. I have not seen any Fire/Kin numbers for comparison, but the top-end SS/FA brute numbers were around 3.0 - 3.5 M inf/min.

    Since the patch, my best has been 1.9 M inf/min. I definitely can't handle +4 ambushes with bosses anymore.

    Anyone mind sharing their inf/min rates for Fire/Kin and Plant/Kin?
  15. Mezzosoprano
    My WAG is roughly 10 E-merits = 1 A-merit in recipe purchasing power. So LotG would be 20 E-merits and PvPIO would be 300?
  16. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by enderbean View Post
    There's a difference between overpowered and insane. Turning a rain power into a nuke is insane.
    With the current Interface on live, my Plant/Storm controller can melt ambush farms of +4/x8/with bosses at an amazing rate. The T4 Reactive DoT proc does over half my total damage tracked in HeroStats, four times the total damage of the 11 damage procs in my AOE powers. I agree this seems somewhat excessive.

    The change on test, however, renders the proc nearly useless for me. It will fire "normally" in one of my AOE powers -- roots. My other "go-to" powers -- carrion creepers (the pet, the pet's powers, the pet's pets, and the pet's pets' powers), freezing rain, lightning storm, tornado, and ice storm -- will all now only proc on one target per activation. This drastically guts its usefulness to my primary Incarnate character.

    One might counter that it will still work normally in my single-target powers. I don't, however, need my single-target powers in most situations. I am an whirling AOE of chaos and destruction!
  17. Mezzosoprano
    Very nice build. I tweaked it a bit and squeezed in a bit more recharge. With the T4 spiritual alpha, hasten should be almost permanent, recharging in a hair over 120 seconds:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.94
    http://www.cohplanner.com/
    Click this DataLink to open the build!
    Killstreak: Level 50 Magic Blaster
    Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Mental Manipulation
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery
    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Fire Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: Subdual -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(7), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(7), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(9), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(9)
    Level 2: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(11), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Ragnrk-Knock%(13), Posi-Dam%(15)
    Level 4: Mind Probe -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(15), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(17), Hectmb-Dam%(19)
    Level 6: Rain of Fire -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(21), Posi-Dmg/Rng(21), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23)
    Level 8: Telekinetic Thrust -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Knock%(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(25)
    Level 10: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27), Posi-Dmg/Rng(29), Posi-Dam%(29), Range-I(31)
    Level 12: Aim -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(31)
    Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), ULeap-Stlth(33)
    Level 16: Concentration -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(33)
    Level 18: Blaze -- Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(34), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Apoc-Dam%(36)
    Level 20: Drain Psyche -- Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(A), Nictus-Acc/Heal(36), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(37), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(37), Efficacy-EndMod(37)
    Level 22: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
    Level 24: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 26: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 28: Tactics -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 30: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Inferno -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-%Dam(40)
    Level 35: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(42), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(42), KntkC'bat-Knock%(42)
    Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(43), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Oblit-%Dam(45)
    Level 41: Flash Freeze -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(45), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(46), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(46), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(46)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(48)
    Level 47: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(48)
    Level 49: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(50), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
    Level 50: Reactive Total Radial Conversion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Defiance
    Level 6: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A)

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    For comparison, here's my planned purple/incarnate build for my Fire/MM blaster. Much higher recharge, but not soft-capped. This build should, however, be one small purple from soft-capped to S/L, which might be a good trade-off for another 22.5% recharge.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.94
    http://www.cohplanner.com/
    Click this DataLink to open the build!
    Simone Templar: Level 50 Magic Blaster
    Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Mental Manipulation
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery
    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Fire Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Build%(5)
    Level 1: Subdual -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(7), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(7), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(9), GravAnch-Hold%(9)
    Level 2: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(11), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(11), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13)
    Level 4: Telekinetic Thrust -- KinCrsh-Dmg/KB(A), KinCrsh-Acc/KB(15), KinCrsh-Rchg/KB(15), KinCrsh-Rechg/EndRdx(17), KinCrsh-Dmg/EndRdx/KB(17), KinCrsh-Acc/Dmg/KB(19)
    Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 8: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg(21), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(21), Posi-Dmg/Rng(23), Range-I(23)
    Level 10: Rain of Fire -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Posi-Dmg/Rng(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27)
    Level 12: Aim -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(29)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Concentration -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(50)
    Level 18: Blaze -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(29), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(31)
    Level 20: Drain Psyche -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(33), Efficacy-EndMod(33), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(33), P'Shift-EndMod(34), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(34)
    Level 22: Boxing -- Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(34), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(36), Amaze-Stun(36), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(36)
    Level 24: Flares -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(37), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39)
    Level 26: Blazing Bolt -- Mantic-Acc/Dmg(A), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mantic-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(39), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mantic-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 28: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(40)
    Level 30: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 32: Inferno -- Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-%Dam(42), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(42), Oblit-Dmg(43)
    Level 35: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-%Dam(43), Oblit-Dmg(45), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(45)
    Level 41: Flash Freeze -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(45), FtnHyp-Plct%(46), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(46), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(46)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), DefBuff-I(48)
    Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), ULeap-Stlth(50)
    Level 49: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(50)
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 50: Clarion Core Epiphany
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A)
    Level 1: Defiance
    Level 4: Ninja Run

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  18. Mezzosoprano

    Very Best Farmer?

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mezzosoprano View Post
    So 2.6 min x 3.58 M/min = 9.3 M inf? Did you just clear the front hallway, through the area the ambushes spawn?

    I ran your mission just now at +4/x8/with bosses and only got 8.4 M inf -- 3:07 and 2.70 M/min. I didn't use seeds of confusion, so no XP loss there. Any ideas where the other million influence came from on your run?
    Runners might be my XP leak. I ran the mission again and earned just under 8 million inf in 2:37 -- 3.01 M inf/min. Definitely good speed, but still not up to top brute-level smashing.
  19. Mezzosoprano

    Very Best Farmer?

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by HelinCarnate View Post
    I use my own farm now 496881 if anyone cares about the number.

    Just finished a run in 2:36 on an average of 3.58 mil / min.
    So 2.6 min x 3.58 M/min = 9.3 M inf? Did you just clear the front hallway, through the area the ambushes spawn?

    I ran your mission just now at +4/x8/with bosses and only got 8.4 M inf -- 3:07 and 2.70 M/min. I didn't use seeds of confusion, so no XP loss there. Any ideas where the other million influence came from on your run?
  20. Mezzosoprano
    Your build looks good -- some of the IOs are expensive, but I don't think you'll break the bank acquiring what you've planned.

    Some feedback:

    - I'd drop one proc from FR and add another recharge IO. That gets the recharge time much closer to Seeds should allow you to open every fight with Seeds and FR.

    - Plant/Storm with high amounts of global recharge eats a ton of endurance. I went with both T4 Cardiac Core Alpha and T4 Ageless Core Destiny, which was probably overkill. You might aim for only one or the other and get some additional utility out of the other slot.

    Here's my current build, on which I've spent a ridiculous amount of influence:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.94
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!
    Fumina Hara: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Plant Control
    Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery
    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Entangle -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(5), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(5)
    Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 2: Strangler -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9)
    Level 4: Roots -- Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Dmg/Rng(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dam%(15), TotHntr-Dam%(15)
    Level 6: Spore Burst -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(17), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(19), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(19)
    Level 8: Seeds of Confusion -- CoPers-Conf/Rchg(A), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(21), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(21), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(23), CoPers-Conf%(23)
    Level 10: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), ResDam-I(25)
    Level 12: Boxing -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(27), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(27), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(29), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(29)
    Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), ImpSwft-Dam%(31), LdyGrey-%Dam(31), Posi-Dam%(31), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), ULeap-Stlth(34)
    Level 24: Vines -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-Slow%(36)
    Level 26: Carrion Creepers -- JavVoll-Dam%(A), Posi-Dam%(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(37), TotHntr-Dam%(37), ImpSwft-Dam%(39), ExStrk-Dam%(39)
    Level 28: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39)
    Level 32: Fly Trap -- C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 35: Tornado -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(42), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 41: Ice Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apoc-Dam%(46)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), ResDam-I(50)
    Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), RechRdx-I(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(9)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(11)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 4: Ninja Run

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  21. Mezzosoprano
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hercules View Post
    Dang, we have plant/storm trollers coming out the woodworks now.

    Stop it! Stop it I say. I liked it when my troller was unique.
    No, you! I'm the special snowflake, I am!
  22. Mezzosoprano
    I'd like to see what you finally settled on -- I love build theorycraft almost as much fun as bashing bad guys.

    Quote:
    oh and another thing I notice you are staying away from ice breathe, I use it now and the animation is forever long is that why you are not messing with it or is it because you already have enough ae damage with your build.
    Overall, I skipped Frost Breath because I wanted Frozen Armor, and didn't think I had enough post-40 slots to get all I wanted out of the epics. I'll take a look at it, but I bet the animation time is killer at 2.67s. I already have Ragnarok slotted in Ice Storm and am maxed out on 6.25% +recharge bonuses, so I'll have to do some serious Mids-fu to see if I can squeeze it in.
  23. Mezzosoprano
    I've tended to use either the Grandville Conference room map or one of the generic medium warehouses (ala "FRONTLOADED!"/Fuzzy Kittens). The other fire ambush missions tend to use a lab map with clickable doors -- I'm not as big a fan, as the bigger room lets the bad guys spread out more.

    If you want to try a few, I tend to rotate between "FRONTLOADED!", the "Fire Cyborg" mission (find via that string, 999+ votes), and my own story arc.
  24. Mezzosoprano
    You might also move the FF +Rech proc to Fissure, where it will proc often against large spawns.
  25. Mezzosoprano
    I do find myself using ice blast for finishing off bosses. Swapping that out for hibernate might be a good trade, and might free up some slots for other powers.

    The aoe sleep is really just a mule for the purple set -- I almost never use it. Looking over the build now, I could juggle powers around and swap spore burst for spirit tree, hurricane, or snow storm. Spirit Tree would add nicely to my survivability, and slotting with Doctored Wounds would only cost me a net 5% recharge. Hmmm...