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I think it's probably better to first go for Energy Punch rather than Ice Bolt, and get Bone Smasher in there somewhere, it's the best power in the secondary.

I would have doubts about a Blaster at the damage cap would be able, to be honest.

It doesn't exist, stop fooling yourselves.

PvP is so damn easy in this game it isn't even funny. Get a good build, get one or two tips and start having Arena matches/stepping into PvP zones. I give it about a week before you know practically everything you need to know.

Tactics? Teamwork? Co-ordination?

Get Teamspeak and your troubles are solved. Or take a typing class so you can type quickly in Teamchat, maybe make a few binds.

Skill?

What is that exactly? It's not hard to find out what powers work best and when. Is that it?

Chives.

*Strikes fear into hears*

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Besides, If my blaster for example would be on the other side,I think Id just 5-shot my tank and proceed to beat the defender to bloody pulp.

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Wait, so you reckon you could 5-shot a Tank with an Empathy Defender sitting behind him? Nah, don't think so.

Granite isn't toggle-droppable...

1900-PWNMOBS

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I know the powersets pretty well, but I'm still not a big fan of PvP. It's just dull really.

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This is something I hear a lot but never can understand.

How can people have a blast in the completely 100% predictable PvE part of this game and find the actual only challenging part of it - the PvP - boring?

Doesn't EM Pulse have a big underestimated End drian to it? If used at the right time that could put people in nasty situations.

Oh and NB learned his lesson to prevent stacked reds at the start of fights well I see...

What's a CenriExp?

I wouldn't slot Superspeed so much, as it is only 1 slot for speed and 1 slotted Sprint for speed is movement cap, you have swift too. I guess you want it for slow protection but I'd rather slot Swift for that so atleast you're getting your slow protection, but also getting unsupressed move.

Wouldn't bother with 2 accs in attacks either to be honest, I hardley ever miss as it is and I don't even run Tactics.

What's the reason for slotting LBE range? Base it's got the same range as Impale.

I think you'll find no use for Superjump in Pentads which I'm assuming this build is for, but I think it's one o' those things you've gotta see for yourself.

This build has AS, Disembowl and Headsplitter it isn't really lacking knockback.

What end drain?

Don't get Whirlwind for a PvP Build it doesn't unroot anymore apparently.

I think Hover is better for Dueling.

Hey! You can't delete that reply! I put it in my signature and everything!

I tried to be a bit vague when I was doing it, think I pulled it off ok though, that guide is very good.

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Hobo, could you post Chives' build please? I'm not sure if it's just me that can't solo, or my builds... I always think it'sme because I'm used to playing a support character.

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My successful if I do say so myself level 50 PvE and PvP build -

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Exported from Ver: 1.6.8.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Chives
Level: 50
Archetype: Scrapper
Primary: Spines
Secondary: Regeneration
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01) --> Lunge==> Acc(1)
01) --> Fast Healing==> Heal(1)Heal(13)Heal(46)
02) --> Spine Burst==> Acc(2)Dmg(3)Dmg(3)Dmg(5)Rechg(21)Rechg(21)
04) --> Quick Recovery==> EndRec(4)EndRec(5)EndRec(23)
06) --> Reconstruction==> Rechg(6)Rechg(7)Rechg(7)Heal(15)Heal(23)Heal(31)
08) --> Impale==> Acc(8)Dmg(9)Dmg(9)Dmg(15)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)
10) --> Build Up==> Rechg(10)Rechg(11)Rechg(11)
12) --> Hasten==> Rechg(12)Rechg(13)
14) --> Super Speed==> Run(14)
16) --> Integration==> Heal(16)Heal(17)Heal(17)EndRdx(37)
18) --> Dull Pain==> Rechg(18)Rechg(19)Rechg(19)Heal(34)Heal(37)Heal(37)
20) --> Hurdle==> Jump(20)
22) --> Health==> Heal(22)
24) --> Stamina==> EndRec(24)EndRec(25)EndRec(25)
26) --> Ripper==> Acc(26)Dmg(27)Dmg(27)Dmg(39)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
28) --> Instant Healing==> Heal(28)Heal(29)Heal(29)Rechg(40)Rechg(43)Rechg(50)
30) --> Kick==> Acc(30)
32) --> Throw Spines==> Acc(32)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Rechg(34)Rechg(34)
35) --> Tough==> DmgRes(35)DmgRes(36)DmgRes(36)EndRdx(36)
38) --> Moment Of Glory==> DmgRes(38)DefBuf(39)DefBuf(39)
41) --> Focused Accuracy==> EndRdx(41)EndRdx(42)EndRdx(42)TH_Buf(42)TH_Buf(43)TH_Buf(43)
44) --> Laser Beam Eyes==> Acc(44)Dmg(45)Dmg(45)Dmg(45)Rechg(46)Rechg(46)
47) --> Energy Torrent==> Acc(47)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)Rechg(50)Rechg(50)
49) --> Resilience==> DmgRes(49)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Critical Hit==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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Though it's not the build I leveled up with, I leveled up in I4 so didn't need things like Reconstruction, I had Resilience much earlier too, I would definately reccommend Resilience for leveling up before the 40s. I felt Tough was quite important, too.

*Spits coffee everywhere*

I did not see that you didn't have Resilience, get that.

It's practically impossible to gimp a Tank in PvP! All they need is taunts and they're as good as any other.

You'll be able to take an Acc out at 41, Definately. I have 1 Acc in everything and Focused Accuracy, hardley ever miss. It seems you've gone overboard with end reduction though, well, you haven't, but with the end reductions you have you wont need Conserve Power.

I'll Tank for you. I have my Taunt bound to the 'g' key.

Damn skippy it's Team America. :P

The post had waaay to many [censored] in it so I edited in 'HELL' instead of you know what.

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i cant see you needing end redux in all your attacks

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Nah, forget that. Not neccessary, slot everything 1 accuracy 3 damage 2 recharge, gettin' stuff killed quicker is better for a Spines. Longitivity isn't something a Spines can always achieve with their health bars.

Hami-Os totally aren't worth it.

Whomg new Scrapapocalypse theme song...

Scrapapocalypse...
Scrapapocalypse...
Scrapapocalypse, HELL YEAH!
Coming again, to save the mother [censored] day yeah,
Scrapapocalypse, HELL YEAH!
Freedom is the only way yeah,
Rangers your game is through cause now you have to answer too,
Scrapapocalypse, HELL YEAH!
So lick my ownage-wagon, and suck on my Impale,
Scrapapocalypse, HELL YEAH!
What you going to do when we come for you now,
it’s the dream that we all share; it’s the hope for tomorrow

HELL YEAH!

Chives, HELL YEAH!
Blue Shadow, HELL YEAH!
Beowulf, HELL YEAH!
Midnight Agent, HELL YEAH!
Furys Edge, HELL YEAH!
Swift Fox, HELL YEAH!
Green Jet, HELL YEAH!
Captain USA, HELL YEAH! (Even though we never got those two in the damn thing...)

HELL YEAH!

Throw Spines, HELL YEAH!
Headsplitter, HELL YEAH!
Midnight Grasp, HELL YEAH!
Eagles Claw, HELL YEAH!
Golden Dragonfly, HELL YEAH!
Impale, HELL YEAH!
Super Reflex... (hell yeah)
Silent Edge
Jersey!