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  1. Quill_Reaver

    DM DPS Questions

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    So this is the build that I'm working towards on my DM/SD Brute. Assuming AAO and Soul Drain each hitting 7 targets and Fury at 75%, can anyone tell me:

    1) What my highest ST DPS attack chain would be? (probably MG>S>SL>S?)

    2) What kind of DPS would said attack chain create?

    Also, if you could walk me through the math, it would be much appreciated, so I can crunch the numbers myself in the future.

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  2. Quill_Reaver
    Here's my attempt at a def-capped, perma-hasten build, with cardiac alpha, let me know what you think

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  3. Quill_Reaver
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nihilii View Post
    Softcapped to all 3, musculature alpha and perma-hasten (technically, a 0.3s gap - you could remove the regen tissue in Health and put a 4th slot in Hasten if it really bugs you). Capped accuracy up to level 54s on all powers without Soul Drain or Tactics. Could run Smite - MG - Gloom - Siphon Life, albeit with endurance woes in a long fight without additional mobs to fuel DC. SL is underslotted for damage, although between the Musculature Alpha, Fury, Soul Drain and AAO, the difference should be barely noticeable.

    Now, I want to mention that in my opinion, going for the Musculature isn't very useful for a brute, especially a DM/SD one. With Fury, enhancements, Soul Drain and AAO, you're going to operate between 350% (Fury at 50, Soul Drain and AAO hitting 1 target) and 545% (Fury at 85, Soul Drain and AAO hitting 10 targets) damage. The Musculature Very Rare is going to give you about 32.5% damage (30% ignored by ED, 15% under ED that turn out to be ~2.5% on ED capped attacks). That's not even a 10% improvement in the best (or worst, depending how you look at it) case scenario.

    That said, one good thing about the Musculature Alpha is that come I20, you can oneshot level 54s with the Judgement AOE.

    Still, on a brute and especially on a DM/SD I'd rather go with the Cardiac or the Spiritual Alpha, either of which gives a more substantial boost to overall performance for such a character.
    I guess I never really thought of it that way. If I want to be able to solo AVs, what do you think would be the best alpha slot and epic pool? I would assume cardiac so that I can last the 20-30 minutes it takes to solo an AV?
  4. Quill_Reaver
    I've been playing around in Mids for about a week now and I can't seem to find the perfect balance between recharge, defense, and damage. I want my brute to be def soft-capped for all three positional defenses, I want perma-hasten, and I want it all while being able to take musculature as my alpha slot.

    So tell me, am I asking too much? Is it even possible to attain all these things? If so, could someone please give me some advice on how to reach this level of awesome?

    Money and time are not an issue for me, as this is a character I plan to play exclusively for a VERY long time, and I want to make him as good as possible.
  5. Quill_Reaver
    I originally started leveling my spines/fire scrapper to be a farmer, but realized I have way more fun in TFs and such, so decided to go away from the farm build.

    I wanted to make a build that would have lots of recharge so I could attack fast, a decent ST attack chain as well as AoE, and minimal defenses since I'd be teamed pretty much all the time.

    Let me know if you see anything that could use fixing. I intentionally didn't slot purple sets because I don't want to spend too much money on this other than the LotGs required to get perma-hasten.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Quill Reaver: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Spines
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Lunge -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(42), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 1: Fire Shield -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(15), Aegis-ResDam(17), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(17), S'fstPrt-ResKB(48)
    Level 2: Spine Burst -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(5), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(5), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
    Level 4: Blazing Aura -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 6: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11), RechRdx-I(37)
    Level 8: Impale -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15)
    Level 10: Healing Flames -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(11), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(13), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Dct'dW-Heal(40)
    Level 12: Temperature Protection -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(48), GA-3defTpProc(48)
    Level 14: Boxing -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(45), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(46), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(46), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(46)
    Level 16: Plasma Shield -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(19), Aegis-ResDam(19), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(23)
    Level 18: Quills -- M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(36)
    Level 20: Consume -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21), RechRdx-I(21)
    Level 22: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(23), TtmC'tng-EndRdx(25), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(25)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), EndRdx-I(50)
    Level 26: Ripper -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(27), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 28: Burn -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(29), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Throw Spines -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33), Posi-Dmg/Rng(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 38: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(45), P'Shift-End%(45)
    Level 47: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
    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: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(3), P'Shift-End%(3)



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  6. Quill_Reaver
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Swansu
    Pretty sure he means stacking Positional with Typed defense in which case, no it does not. The game picks whichever defense is highest and uses it to defend against an attack.
    This is what I was asking, thank you. I was pretty sure it worked that way, wanted to make sure though.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Roderick
    2) A shield brute should be able to softcap Ranged, Melee and AoE all at the same time fairly easily.
    Really? I was only able to cap one of these at any one time on mids (without phalanx fighting buffing me from other people) the cap is still 45% is it not? Though I am trying to make a perma-hasten build with no purple sets and as few LotGs as possible, keep it on the cheap

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Swansu
    HOLY **** QUILL!! Dude! lol, when'd you come back?
    Like two weeks ago ^^
  7. Quill_Reaver
    So I've been putting together an IO build for my DM/Shield Brute and I came across a few questions:

    1) I've heard of double-dipping for defenses, does that actually work, if so, how does it work?

    2) Assuming double-dipping doesn't exist/doesnt work how I think it does, whats the best defense to soft-cap for a brute: ranged, melee, or AoE?
  8. Quill_Reaver

    Spawn near object?

    POST-ACTION

    I am currently working on a mission where you have to destroy 6 anchors and then an elite boss is spawned. I would also like to have specific bosses spawn next to these anchors to defend them, but I can't figure out how to do this.

    Is this even possible with the current system? If so, could someone please walk me through the process for accomplishing something like this?
  9. Quill_Reaver

    PvP SG Recruitment

    POST-ACTION

    hmmm, I guess I've been playing my grav/storm troller and ice/cold corr too much then

    I must just be so used to storm powers that they feel passive to me :P
  10. Quill_Reaver

    PvP SG Recruitment

    POST-ACTION

    so */psi defenders, */em blasters, and ill/* or grav/* trollers pretty much... okay

    I don't think I'm skilled enough to play an offensive character just yet, I think I'll stick with my grav/storm
  11. Quill_Reaver

    PvP SG Recruitment

    POST-ACTION

    I really just put him there because he's 50, lol

    and yeah, I haven't done enough arena PvP to know what the best builds are, but I'm open to learning
  12. Quill_Reaver

    PvP SG Recruitment

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    [ QUOTE ]
    1. @Quill Reaver (should be the same on test)
    2. 50 Spines/Regen Scrapper
    47 Grav/Storm Controller     (could hit 50 in a day if needed)
    33 Ice/EM Tanker
    37 Rad/Rad Defender
    32 Elec/Elec Blaster
    3. Mostly Zone PvP, siren's with my stalker and RV with my corr
    4. I prefer live servers because they're more reliable, I'm willing to transfer to a new server or roll a new toon for whatever roles need filling
    5. 3 PM - 11 PM (mountain time) on weekdays, and pretty much any time on weekends
    6. I have vent, TS and a crappy $10 mic that gets the job done. I prefer ventrilo though

    [/ QUOTE ]

    Editted to show Arena viable heroes
  13. Quill_Reaver

    PvP SG Recruitment

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    [ QUOTE ]
    [ QUOTE ]
    1. @Quill Reaver (should be the same on test)
    3. Mostly Zone PvP, siren's with my stalker and RV with my corr
    4. I prefer live servers because they're more reliable

    [/ QUOTE ]

    you do know this is the Test arena PvP SG thread not the live server recruitment thread, and we don't do much test zone PvP'n.

    [/ QUOTE ]

    Hmmm, I didn't know this was the Test server only SG recruit page, it doesn't specify in the title. And I wouldn't need to join a PvP SG for zone PvP, I'm looking for arena PvP, I was just stating that my experience is in mostly zone PvP.
  14. Quill_Reaver

    PvP SG Recruitment

    POST-ACTION

    1. @Quill Reaver (should be the same on test)
    2. 50 Spines/Regen, 50 Ice/Cold, 42 claws/SR stalker, and a bunch more
    3. Mostly Zone PvP, siren's with my stalker and RV with my corr
    4. I prefer live servers because they're more reliable, I'm willing to transfer to a new server or roll a new toon for whatever roles need filling
    5. 3 PM - 11 PM (mountain time) on weekdays, and pretty much any time on weekends
    6. I have vent, TS and a crappy $10 mic that gets the job done. I prefer ventrilo though
  15. Quill_Reaver

    Scirroco pic?

    POST-ACTION

    [ QUOTE ]
    http://www.cityofvillains.com/galler...y/mid/5_21.jpg
    http://www.cityofvillains.com/galler...y/mid/5_22.jpg

    [/ QUOTE ]
    Thats's what I have currently, but I was wondering if there are any better pic out there. My CoV CD Case has good art for everyone except Scirroco.
  16. Quill_Reaver

    Scirroco pic?

    POST-ACTION

    I was wondering if anyone could post a link to a good side view of Scirroco for me. Hi-res would be nice, but at this point, anything is better than the tiny pixelated concept art sketch I found on the CoV site.

    Also, a good side view of Mako would be appreciated too, though I do have a nice 3/4 view of him already, so Scirroco is my main reason for posting.

    Thanks in advance!

    P.S. This is for my final project in painting, I want to do portriats of Recluse and the 4 patrons (heads only)
  17. Quill_Reaver
    Blasters are getting psychic powers in issue 12....

    APRIL FOOLS! (wouldn't that be funny?)

    LOL
  18. Quill_Reaver
    Yeah, I tend to lean toward the acronym rather than the abbreviation, I just figured it would be worth mentioning the alternative because some people seem to think its true...but they both make sense
  19. Quill_Reaver
    You mentioned that you didn't know what proc meant, I know its not really relevant to your build, but I figured this would be useful knowledge for the next time you try to explain it to a newbie...

    A proc is a Programmed Random Occurance...also, people may claim that it is short for procedure, as in, the system goes through a procedure every time you attack to check if the bonus should be triggered.

    Hope that's helpful! Again, sorry about the relevance, I only skimmed over the guide to get the gist of it, but it looks like a good guide, just long.
  20. Quill_Reaver

    Moon Hazard Zone

    POST-ACTION

    Will there be sponge monkies on the moon? Will they sing:

    "We love da MOON! because it is good to us!" ?

    /signed either way (but sponge monkies would be a cool easter egg, lol)
  21. Quill_Reaver
    Yes! a Red Ball is perfect, red for the color of blood!

    /signed (by my stalker, Blood Reaver)
  22. Quill_Reaver
    I see that a lot of people are saying they don't want their home server to be the PvP server but they still want a PvP server....so why not just make a new server? just a thought

    Please be gentle with me!
  23. Quill_Reaver
    SG Name: Galactic Guard
    SG Leaders: Quill Reaver
    SG Website (if any): None atm, but I'm working on it
    SG Recruiters: Almost anyone
    Teamspeak/Ventrillo Server: N/A
    SG Peak Hours: Not sure...
    Other Info: We have a uniform that I prefer members to get after lvl 20, that's about all
  24. Quill_Reaver
    SG Name:Inter-Dimensional Protection Agency
    SG Leaders:Quill Reaver, Atomic Slasher, Asunder
    SG Website:IDPA Home Page
    SG Recruiters: Quill Reaver (and others, but all descisions go through me)
    Teamspeak/Ventrillo Server:currently sharing with Angelic Alliance
    SG Peak Hours:varies with each day, usually good on weekdays
    Other Info:we have a required uniform, details are on our website, its a pretty cheap website, but it gets the job done, we mainly hold meetings when necessary, but we do group events alot

    P.S. ive been getting questions concerning our relationship with DoIDD, and i would like to clear this up
    We are in NO WAY affiliated with DoIDD, and i am not trying to be a DoIDD wannabe, so don't bring it up anymore
  25. Quill_Reaver
    i need some help with my illusion/kinetics build, i want to work in phantasms and Fulcrum Shift ^_^ (reason i made this toon, heh) any help on a build would be much appreciated!

    thanks in advance!