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I have a ninja/dark MM with assault and tactics, and no fitness pool. I don't have any end problems running debuffs/heals/toggles during battles, and I have all the training and toggles slotted with end reductions. I'd rather sacrifice a few slots than three powers whenever possible.

I have a dark/dark defender up to level 10, and as I have too much time on my hands at work right now, I thought I'd see if I'm heading in the right direction with her. Here's what I have in the hero planner right now:

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Name: Dawntreader
Level: 50
Archetype: Defender
Primary: Dark Miasma
Secondary: Dark Blast
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01) --> Twilight Grasp==> Acc(1) Acc(3) Heal(3) Heal(5) Heal(5) TH_DeBuf(7)
01) --> Dark Blast==> Acc(1) Dmg(7)
02) --> Tar Patch==> Slow(2) Rechg(9) Rechg(9) Rechg(11) Slow(46)
04) --> Moonbeam==> Acc(4) Dmg(11) TH_DeBuf(13) IntRdx(13)
06) --> Recall Friend==> EndRdx(6)
08) --> Howling Twilight==> Rechg(8) DisDur(15)
10) --> Darkest Night==> EndRdx(10) TH_DeBuf(15) TH_DeBuf(17) TH_DeBuf(17) EndRdx(43)
12) --> Dark Pit==> Acc(12) DisDur(19) DisDur(19)
14) --> Teleport==> EndRdx(14) Range(21)
16) --> Shadow Fall==> EndRdx(16) EndRdx(21) DmgRes(23) DmgRes(23) DmgRes(25)
18) --> Tenebrous Tentacles==> Acc(18) Immob(25) TH_DeBuf(27) TH_DeBuf(27) TH_DeBuf(29) Immob(29)
20) --> Fearsome Stare==> Acc(20) Fear(31) Fear(31) Rechg(31) TH_DeBuf(33) TH_DeBuf(33)
22) --> Swift==> Run(22)
24) --> Health==> Heal(24)
26) --> Stamina==> EndMod(26) EndMod(33) EndMod(34)
28) --> Petrifying Gaze==> Acc(28) Hold(34) Hold(34) Hold(36)
30) --> Torrent==> Acc(30) TH_DeBuf(36) TH_DeBuf(36) TH_DeBuf(43)
32) --> Dark Servant==> Fear(32) Hold(37) Heal(37) Immob(37) Fear(39) Hold(39)
35) --> Assault==> EndRdx(35)
38) --> Blackstar==> Acc(38) Dmg(39) Dmg(40) Dmg(40) TH_DeBuf(40) TH_DeBuf(42)
41) --> Tactics==> EndRdx(41) TH_Buf(42) TH_Buf(42) TH_Buf(43)
44) --> Dark Consumption==> Acc(44) EndMod(45) EndMod(45) Rechg(45) Rechg(46) Rechg(46)
47) --> Dark Embrace==> EndRdx(47) EndRdx(48) DmgRes(48) DmgRes(48) DmgRes(50)
49) --> Soul Drain==> Acc(49) Rechg(50) Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Vigilance==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
01) --> Power Slide==> Empty(1)
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A few notes/questions:
- This is mainly a teamy build. I like me some supporty.
- I've left the fitness pool until the 20s, mostly because I'm not sure yet if I'll need it (and it's a pool that I prefer to skip if I can). I'm not having any end problems yet, but she is only lvl 10 - can anyone tell me if it gets end-heavy in the mid levels (late teens/early 20s)? I don't know if I should try to fit it in earlier or not.
- I'd like to take Assault and Tactics earlier, but I'm not sure where to put them in yet, mostly because the dark powers look too damn yummy to delay. I am pondering shifting Shadow Fall until later, to shuffle the fitness and leadership pools in earlier, but that'll move it to lvl 41. Hmn. Suggestions welcome!
- The Dark Servant is slotted pretty much randomly. I have no idea what this fella does and what's worth beefing up on 'im. Help?
- I left out Black Hole, mostly because I understand that intangibility powers are a pain in teams, and therefore it's unlikely to be used much. And I hear that Life Drain sucks in more ways than one, so I haven't bothered with that either.

That's all I can think of to ask right now. Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Changed thread title due to censoring. Dude. O.O

Congrats!

I'd like to bring my lvl 30 controller (IX) along! Count me in if there's room.

AoE hold/immob is so good when rain of fire/ice come down.

That sounds like good advice! I'll be sure to keep it in mind. Good tactics are always handy to know. Sometimes you just need to know the best situations to use these things in! And if I hate it, I can always respec it out.

I'll try anything once. Thanks for the tips!

Thanks for all the help!

FireKitty - love the guide. Certainly taking it into account.

Cognito - I'm kinda torn about the Choking Cloud power. I've seen a lot of people say it's not very good, but I want to try it for controlleriness. Might swap its position with EMP, not sure yet. Probably depends what mood I'm in by the time I hit 38. Good to know it has some fans!

That's great, thank you!

Rad Infection was slotted for pre-stamina argh days. I'll switch those endreds for something more debuffy. I appreciate the help, and I'll keep it in mind!

I have finally got around to finishing a respec mission with IX (thank you to all on the team for that), and I'd like to get opinions on the build I have in mind. Here goes:

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Name: IX
Level: 50
Archetype: Controller
Primary: Gravity Control
Secondary: Radiation Emission
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01) --> Lift==> Acc(1) Dmg(3)
01) --> Radiant Aura==> Heal(1) Heal(3) Heal(5) Rechg(5) EndRdx(7)
02) --> Crush==> Acc(2) Immob(7) Immob(9)
04) --> Gravity Distortion==> Acc(4) Hold(9) Hold(11) Hold(11) Rechg(13) Acc(13)
06) --> Radiation Infection==> EndRdx(6) EndRdx(15) EndRdx(15) TH_DeBuf(17) TH_DeBuf(17) DefDeBuf(19)
08) --> Propel==> Acc(8) Dmg(19)
10) --> Accelerate Metabolism==> EndMod(10) EndMod(21) EndMod(21) Rechg(23) Rechg(23) EndRdx(25)
12) --> Recall Friend==> EndRdx(12)
14) --> Teleport==> EndRdx(14) Range(25)
16) --> Crushing Field==> Acc(16) Immob(27) Immob(27) Immob(29)
18) --> Swift==> Run(18)
20) --> Health==> Heal(20) Heal(29)
22) --> Stamina==> EndMod(22) EndMod(31) EndMod(31)
24) --> Gravity Distortion Field==> Acc(24) Hold(31) Hold(33) Hold(33) Rechg(33) Rechg(34)
26) --> Enervating Field==> EndRdx(26) EndRdx(34) EndRdx(34)
28) --> Mutation==> Rechg(28)
30) --> Wormhole==> Acc(30) DisDur(36) DisDur(36) DisDur(36) EndRdx(37) Rechg(37)
32) --> Singularity==> Acc(32) Hold(37) Hold(39) Hold(39) Immob(39) Immob(40)
35) --> Lingering Radiation==> Acc(35) Slow(40) Slow(40) Slow(42) EndRdx(42)
38) --> EM Pulse==> Acc(38) Hold(42) Hold(43) Hold(43) EndRdx(43) EndRdx(45)
41) --> Choking Cloud==> EndRdx(41) EndRdx(45) EndRdx(45) Hold(46) Hold(46) Hold(46)
44) --> Conserve Power==> EndRdx(44) Rechg(48)
47) --> Temp Invulnerability==> DmgRes(47) DmgRes(48) EndRdx(48) EndRdx(50)
49) --> Power Boost==> EndRdx(49) Rechg(50) Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Run(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Dmg(1)
01) --> Containment
02) --> Rest==> Heal(2)
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She's lvl 30 so far, but that's the kind of thing I'm aiming for. Not sure about some of the slotting yet. I'd like to get hover in there somewhere, but there's nothing I hate enough to want to drop. So far. How does this look?

Opinions/suggestions/maniacal laughter welcome!

Seeing as IX tripped over lvl 30 on yesterday's TF, I'll be able to bring her along on this one! Aren't you all so lucky?

Yeah, a tight level range is essential for this. I'm happy to exemp/sk as needed - want the respec more than the XP right now.

I'm looking to get the respec done on my 'troller (IX). If I make it on in time tonight, I'll come!

If you've got room, I'd love to bring my controller (IX) along! Lvl 29 grav/rad. Either time is good for me!

I have a grav/rad controller (IX), and she's great fun to play. I can solo and team with her easily, and I can't wait to pick up the pet. Rad's debuffs are fantastic. It is an end-heavy setup, though once I got stamina that hasn't been so much of an issue.

That said, Kin would compliment Grav well too. With siphon power and speed heaped on Containment damage, you could probably become quite terrifying. Hmm, there's a thought.