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  1. Raskle
    Here's an idea for the pure SO build I've come up with so far. Feel free to tweak it or make suggestions you feel would benefit me. I'll miss having Elude, but I was thinking Taunt may be a better choice for teams anyways, especially once I do put in IO sets and have softcap or higher values for defense.


    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

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    Claws SR: Level 50 Mutation Brute
    Primary Power Set: Claws
    Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Strike -- Acc(A), Acc(3), Dmg(3), Dmg(5), RechRdx(5), EndRdx(7)
    Level 1: Focused Fighting -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(7), DefBuff(9), EndRdx(9), EndRdx(45)
    Level 2: Focused Senses -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(11), DefBuff(11), EndRdx(13), EndRdx(46)
    Level 4: Agile -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(13), DefBuff(15)
    Level 6: Slash -- Acc(A), Acc(15), Dmg(17), Dmg(17), RechRdx(19), EndRdx(19)
    Level 8: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(21), DefBuff(21)
    Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(23), EndRdx(23)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(25), RechRdx(25)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump(A)
    Level 16: Swift -- Run(A)
    Level 18: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(27), Heal(27)
    Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(29), EndMod(29), EndMod(46)
    Level 22: Evasion -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(31), DefBuff(31), EndRdx(31), Taunt(45), EndRdx(46)
    Level 24: Focus -- Acc(A), Acc(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), RechRdx(34), EndRdx(34)
    Level 26: Dodge -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(34), DefBuff(36)
    Level 28: Lucky -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(36), DefBuff(36)
    Level 30: Spin -- Acc(A), Acc(37), Dmg(37), Dmg(37), RechRdx(39), EndRdx(39)
    Level 32: Taunt -- RechRdx(A), Taunt(39)
    Level 35: Quickness -- Run(A)
    Level 38: Follow Up -- Acc(A), Acc(40), Dmg(40), Dmg(40), RechRdx(42), EndRdx(42)
    Level 41: Eviscerate -- Acc(A), Acc(42), Dmg(43), Dmg(43), RechRdx(43), EndRdx(45)
    Level 44: Boxing -- Acc(A)
    Level 47: Tough -- ResDam(A), ResDam(48), EndRdx(48), EndRdx(48)
    Level 49: Weave -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(50), DefBuff(50), EndRdx(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx(A)
    Level 1: Fury
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    Set Bonus Totals:


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  2. Raskle
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by neoke View Post
    Well, since you haven't posted a build it's hard to know exactly what we are working with here. My Claws/SR scrapper opted to drop Shockwave which is heresy to some folk.

    Best advice is for you to make that determination yourself depending on playstyle preferences.

    Out of the three choices you offered, I would heartily recommend Claws/SR and fully agree with Spin being must have.
    True, sorry... was basically asking if losing one of the other two was worth acquiring Spin. I'm still trying to figure out a total build, so nothing yet to post here.

    By your answer, I'll assume Spin is worth the loss of SW


    Sorry for so many noobish questions.. I've just never played Claws to a high level before. Kept feeling like it was going to be a powerset that would leave me disgruntled from level 40 on, due to all the high-end S/L resists mobs have. I have a DB/ElA Stalker that I mostly soloed to 50, and those last 10 levels were a pain in the rear cause of that.

    And yeah... I'm a glutton for punishment I guess, heh.
  3. Raskle
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BrandX View Post
    /SR has a PBAOE taunt. It's in Evasion.
    Didn't know that one, thanks! Weird that Mids doesn't have that listed... just made my decision a heck of a lot easier then!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Demobot View Post
    Yep. Also, Spin is a must have.
    I'm trying to figure out how to fit it in.. would you suggest dropping Evis or Shockwave for it? Or neither and dropping something else?
  4. Raskle
    I'm not sure what to take as a secondary powerset for a Claws Brute. I've narrowed it to three choices, each with their own virtues, imo: Invuln, SR, and WP. My playstyle, which may be a little unpopular here, is to build my brutes as light tankish (think a Sherman vs. an M1 Abrams) with good to great damage dealing capabilities with Fury running. I'll also be running this Claws Brute with SO's until I can generate enough cash to IO set him out. I have no end-game experience with any of these powersets on a brute, but I do have a 50 /stone and a 50 /Elec, which both play much differently atm from the sets I'm considering. I've tried all three powersets on test up to level 10, and I like em all for different reasons so far.


    The problem I'm having is, I know the SR will be easiest and cheapest to max out effectiveness, but without having a PBAoE taunt, how well would I be able to hold agro for my teams with just taunt from Claws and maybe toss in a spin or two? Is Spin worth taking, would you think?

    WP is great, but again, the taunt is lacking, and I'm unsure how well WP is in the end game on a Brute. There are times I have an issue taking the Alpha on my 50 WP Tanker, and I'm worried this will be an issue pre-sets as well on this one.

    Lastly, the Invuln will have a great PBAoE Taunt, but will be lacking in survivability until sets, imo. Plus that whole Psi hole scares the bejeezus outta me, as redside has a lot of Arachnos that like to use it. Toxic in Elec Armor was bad enough, I can't imagine what it's like having that on an LRSF (my /Stone has built up sets to help close it, but at today's prices....ugh!).


    So, I guess I'm looking mainly for advice on how well each set does in the end game more than anything, and any suggestions the folks here can give me.

    Thanks!!
  5. Raskle
    Not much out there for DB Stalkers, so I figure this is as good a place as any to post this...

    This is my build I'm going for on my DB/ElA Stalker. Disclaimer: I mainly PvE and solo or duo a lot, so this may not be the right build for you.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    [u]Click this DataLink to open the build![u]

    Raskle: Level 50 Natural Stalker
    Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
    Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Nimble Slash <ul type="square">[*] (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage[*] (3) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (3) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (5) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (5) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance[*] (7) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 1: Hide <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed[*] (7) Luck of the Gambler - Defense[*] (43) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge[*] (43) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 2: Ablating Strike <ul type="square">[*] (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage[*] (9) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (9) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance[*] (13) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 4: Power Slice <ul type="square">[*] (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage[*] (13) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (15) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (15) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (17) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance[*] (17) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 6: Assassin's Blades <ul type="square">[*] (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage[*] (19) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (19) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (21) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (21) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance[*] (23) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 8: Hasten <ul type="square">[*] (A) Recharge Reduction IO[*] (23) Recharge Reduction IO[/list]Level 10: Static Shield <ul type="square">[*] (A) Aegis - Resistance[*] (25) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance[/list]Level 12: Hurdle <ul type="square">[*] (A) Jumping IO[/list]Level 14: Super Speed <ul type="square">[*] (A) Run Speed IO[/list]Level 16: Grounded <ul type="square">[*] (A) Aegis - Psionic/Status Resistance[*] (27) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%[/list]Level 18: Health <ul type="square">[*] (A) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery[*] (29) Numina's Convalescence - Heal[*] (29) Healing IO[*] (33) Miracle - +Recovery[*] (42) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration[/list]Level 20: Stamina <ul type="square">[*] (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End[*] (25) Performance Shifter - EndMod[*] (27) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy[*] (31) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge[*] (42) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge[/list]Level 22: Lightning Reflexes <ul type="square">[*] (A) Run Speed IO[/list]Level 24: Charged Armor <ul type="square">[*] (A) Aegis - Resistance[*] (31) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance[*] (31) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 26: Conductive Shield <ul type="square">[*] (A) Aegis - Resistance[*] (33) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance[*] (36) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 28: Vengeful Slice <ul type="square">[*] (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage[*] (33) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (34) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (34) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge[*] (34) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance[*] (40) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 30: Sweeping Strike <ul type="square">[*] (A) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (36) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage[*] (36) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Endurance[*] (37) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Recharge[*] (37) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Recharge[*] (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 32: One Thousand Cuts <ul type="square">[*] (A) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance[*] (39) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage[*] (39) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Endurance[*] (39) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Recharge[*] (40) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Recharge[*] (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 35: Boxing <ul type="square">[*] (A) Accuracy IO[/list]Level 38: Tough <ul type="square">[*] (A) Aegis - Resistance[*] (42) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance[*] (46) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 41: Build Up <ul type="square">[*] (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up[*] (43) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge[/list]Level 44: Dark Blast <ul type="square">[*] (A) Devastation - Chance of Hold[*] (45) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage[*] (45) Devastation - Damage/Endurance[*] (45) Devastation - Damage/Recharge[*] (46) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge[*] (46) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 47: Shadow Meld <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed[*] (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense[*] (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge[*] (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge[/list]Level 49: Weave <ul type="square">[*] (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed[*] (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense[*] (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance[*] (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge[/list]------------
    Level 1: Brawl <ul type="square">[*] (A) Accuracy IO[/list]Level 1: Sprint <ul type="square">[*] (A) Celerity - +Stealth[/list]Level 2: Rest <ul type="square">[*] (A) Recharge Reduction IO[/list]Level 1: Assassination
    ------------
    [u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]3% Defense(Smashing)[*]3% Defense(Lethal)[*]15.5% Defense(Fire)[*]15.5% Defense(Cold)[*]3% Defense(Energy)[*]3% Defense(Negative)[*]6.75% Defense(Psionic)[*]3% Defense(Melee)[*]3% Defense(Ranged)[*]13.9% Defense(AoE)[*]47.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]80% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]10% FlySpeed[*]117.5 HP (9.76%) HitPoints[*]10% JumpHeight[*]10% JumpSpeed[*]MezResist(Held) 3.3%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 11%[*]2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*]74% (3.72 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]6.25% Resistance(Negative)[*]2.25% Resistance(Psionic)[*]30% RunSpeed[/list]------------
    [u]Set Bonuses:[u]
    [u]Crushing Impact[u]
    (Nimble Slash)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
    (Hide)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Crushing Impact[u]
    (Ablating Strike)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Crushing Impact[u]
    (Power Slice)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Crushing Impact[u]
    (Assassin's Blades)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Aegis[u]
    (Static Shield)<ul type="square">[*] 5% RunSpeed[/list][u]Aegis[u]
    (Grounded)<ul type="square">[*] 2.25% Resistance(Psionic)[/list][u]Steadfast Protection[u]
    (Grounded)<ul type="square">[*] 3% Defense(All)[/list][u]Numina's Convalescence[u]
    (Health)<ul type="square">[*] 12% (0.6 HP/sec) Regeneration[/list][u]Performance Shifter[u]
    (Stamina)<ul type="square">[*] 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed[*] 22.6 HP (1.88%) HitPoints[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.5% DamageBuff(All)[/list][u]Aegis[u]
    (Charged Armor)<ul type="square">[*] 5% RunSpeed[*] 3.13% Defense(Fire,Cold), 1.56% Defense(AoE)[/list][u]Aegis[u]
    (Conductive Shield)<ul type="square">[*] 5% RunSpeed[*] 3.13% Defense(Fire,Cold), 1.56% Defense(AoE)[/list][u]Crushing Impact[u]
    (Vengeful Slice)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints (Exceeded 5 Bonus Cap)[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Scirocco's Dervish[u]
    (Sweeping Strike)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 3.13% Resistance(Negative)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Scirocco's Dervish[u]
    (One Thousand Cuts)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 3.13% Resistance(Negative)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Aegis[u]
    (Tough)<ul type="square">[*] 5% RunSpeed[*] 3.13% Defense(Fire,Cold), 1.56% Defense(AoE)[/list][u]Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control[u]
    (Build Up)<ul type="square">[*] 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed[/list][u]Devastation[u]
    (Dark Blast)<ul type="square">[*] 12% (0.6 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 27.1 HP (2.25%) HitPoints[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] MezResist(Held) 3.3%[*] 3.75% Defense(Psionic)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
    (Shadow Meld)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints (Exceeded 5 Bonus Cap)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
    (Weave)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 13.6 HP (1.13%) HitPoints (Exceeded 5 Bonus Cap)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list]

    I skipped Placate, since it's pretty useless to me as a soloing Stalker, and the Chain isn't as important to me as it might be to others. The first 20-odd levels are rough without defenses or resists, but can be accomplished with strike and run moves, or duoing with a healer of some type.

    It's a bit pricy, but not as pricy as some I've seen, since there's no purple IOs to buy, and it gives a good overall defense and resist amount in the final build. Feel free to comment or change as you see fit.

    I hope this helps anyone who's been looking for a build! Enjoy!!