Sudz33

Well I havent made a scrapper in 15 months, so its time to roll out a new one. I want to play something that I havent done before. Im torn between two things, Spines/Regen or Spines/Dark.

I like the idea of Regen and it seem slike it would be fun to try, but with the new Physical Perfection power, Im tempted to try /Dark. Which one would you guys for? If you have a build for that particular one, post that too

Ok So ive decided for theme that I either want a AR or a Rad. Now the two secondaries are going to be Cold domination OR Thermal. Which do you guys think i should go with?

So I decided to do my next corr as a Cold Dom. since i have never done that before. THe only problem is that I cant pick a primary for PVE. I want one that I havent used before. Im thinking of either a Rad, Dark, or Electrial. Which one should I take?

I took all the cones/aoes and single targets. My widow is a mod killer. She opens up with build up, Eviscerate, spin, Pyschic scream, and finishes off with dark burst. Whatever survives get killed with single target attacks. I took TT:A and TT:M, but if you dont want to take an aoe, then maybe get Assualt from teh leadership pool?

Just wondering, but how high is the damage from OSA?

*jumps up and down, waving arms violently*

PICK ME!

Yes, It does work. Just beware of certain Riktis and stuff in teh Shadow shard with high perception.

My second day of the game, I saw a Warshade teleporting around Atlas that was level 2. Sice I was only a level 6 noob, I asked him, "how did you get teleport at level 2?"
The guy didnt even respond. I feel kinda stupid now for asking that, but thats not the worst part.


Since the WS was in a medevil armor/ Spartan look to him, I assumed warshades were like time travling warriors or something. I thought that every WS was a warrior theme like the one I saw.....

Heres my two cents.


At level one, I believe Conditioning is a .17 per second endurance increase. Thats barely noticeable in the higher levels since most of the attacks are endurance heavy. It was a nice idea to throw in that shows the background/training of VEATS, but its poorly executed. Maybe if it were bumped up to Fitness standards, or slightly lower than fitness standards, then it would be good.

oh and Captain_Lemming, please stop typing on here. I feel my brain cells slowly die as I read you posts.

Thanks for the response guys. I took it, just to fill my attack chain. So far it is good. Ive noticed when Psi is resisted, it is heavily resisted. But most of the time, it is a great power for my chain. I usually start a mob with a build up- eviscerate-spin- scream-darts

So Biowraith has great advice. I made my crab a blaster/tanker/MM and I love it! I had a huntsman before so switching to this was easy. My attack chain is WAWG-Venom Gernade-Aim-Suppression- Frag. Then follow up with single target stuff. WAWG can be replaced with heavy burst if you want more aoe stuff.

I took wolf and crab armor upgrades. Mainly for the reason that if I die and use a wakie, I wont be stunned. It has great mag protection.

The most popular paths for crabs in the higher levels are taking the fitness pool, a patron for a extra AOE and pet, or more leadership stuff.

This is my build for the scrapperish.

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Human PB: Level 50 Natural Peacebringer
Primary Power Set: Luminous Blast
Secondary Power Set: Luminous Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Glinting Eye -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(27)
Level 1: Incandescence -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 2: Shining Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(3), ImpArm-ResPsi(3), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 4: Essence Boost -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(11), Dct'dW-Heal(34), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 8: Gleaming Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27)
Level 10: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 12: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(13), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(13), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(23), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25), GSFC-Build%(25)
Level 14: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(15), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(15)
Level 16: Thermal Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(17), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(17), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 18: Incandescent Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(21), EndMod-I(21), P'Shift-End%(23)
Level 22: Reform Essence -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal(40), Dct'dW-Rchg(40), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(42)
Level 24: Radiant Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(37), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39)
Level 26: Solar Flare -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(42), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), FrcFbk-Rechg%(43)
Level 28: Quantum Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(29), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(31)
Level 30: Conserve Energy -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 32: Photon Seekers -- S'bndAl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), S'bndAl-Build%(33), S'bndAl-Dmg(33), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(33), S'bndAl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Dawn Strike -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Light Form -- ResDam-I(A), RechRdx-I(46), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 41: Restore Essence -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 47: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(48), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(48), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(50), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50), GftotA-EndRdx/Rchg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Cosmic Balance
Level 1: Energy Flight -- Flight-I(A)
Level 10: Combat Flight -- Krma-ResKB(A)
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]1.25% Defense(Smashing)[*]1.25% Defense(Lethal)[*]1.25% Defense(Fire)[*]1.25% Defense(Cold)[*]6.25% Defense(Energy)[*]6.25% Defense(Negative)[*]7.5% Defense(Psionic)[*]2.5% Defense(Melee)[*]5% Defense(Ranged)[*]2.5% Defense(AoE)[*]10.8% Max End[*]32% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]8% Enhancement(Heal)[*]25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]9% FlySpeed[*]76.3 HP (7.12%) HitPoints[*]9% JumpHeight[*]9% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Held) 4.4%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 7.7%[*]MezResist(Stun) 4.4%[*]MezResist(Terrorized) 4.4%[*]18.5% (0.31 End/sec) Recovery[*]28% (1.25 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]5.02% Resistance(Fire)[*]2.52% Resistance(Cold)[*]6.75% Resistance(Psionic)[*]9% RunSpeed[/list]

I did this. I took moslty melees. Solar flare, Dawn Strike, Photon Skeekers, Incandescent strike, radiant strike, blast, and eye blast.

I also took tough and weave, but if you didnt want those, you could drop that for the targeted Aoe and other attacks

Havent read theres other posts, but heres what ive seen from my play.

Banes have no defense debuff resistance. Even though I was softcaped, I have seen my defense drop to below 30% before on an ITF. NWs have debuff resistance so their softcap stays.

This is something I threw together really fast. Softcapped ranged and high 30s for everything else

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Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(34), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
Level 2: Combat Training: Defensive -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(7), DefBuff-I(9)
Level 4: Wolf Spider Armor -- ResDam-I(A)
Level 6: Aim -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(9), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(15), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(17), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(17), GSFC-Build%(23)
Level 8: Suppression -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(40), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Posi-Dmg/Rng(43)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(11), RedFtn-EndRdx(11), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(13), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
Level 12: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 14: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(34)
Level 16: Venom Grenade -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 18: Longfang -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(23)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(46), EndMod-I(48)
Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 24: Fortification -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(25), ResDam-I(25), ResDam-I(33)
Level 26: Frag Grenade -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rng(33)
Level 28: Wide Area Web Grenade -- TotHntr-Acc/Rchg(A), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(29), TotHntr-Immob/Acc(29), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob(31), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx(31), TotHntr-Dam%(31)
Level 30: Serum -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal(40), Dct'dW-Rchg(42), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(42), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 32: Omega Maneuver -- Dmg-I(A), Dmg-I(42), Acc-I(43)
Level 35: Summon Spiderlings -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg(A), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(36), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(36), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(37), C'Arms-+Def(Pets)(37)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- BldM'dt-Acc(A), BldM'dt-Dmg(39), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(39), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx(39), BldM'dt-Acc/EndRdx(40)
Level 41: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 44: Tough -- ResDam-I(A), EndRdx-I(50), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 47: Weave -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(48), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Combat Jumping -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Run+(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]4.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]5% Defense[*]4.25% Defense(Smashing)[*]4.25% Defense(Lethal)[*]9.25% Defense(Fire)[*]9.25% Defense(Cold)[*]14.6% Defense(Energy)[*]14.6% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]5.5% Defense(Melee)[*]18.6% Defense(Ranged)[*]12.7% Defense(AoE)[*]4% Enhancement(Heal)[*]50% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]5% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]35% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]13% FlySpeed[*]56.2 HP (5.25%) HitPoints[*]13% JumpHeight[*]13% JumpSpeed[*]MezResist(Held) 2.75%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*]MezResist(Stun) 1.65%[*]MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%[*]22% (0.39 End/sec) Recovery[*]1.89% Resistance(Smashing)[*]1.89% Resistance(Lethal)[*]9.75% Resistance(Fire)[*]7.25% Resistance(Cold)[*]20.5% RunSpeed[/list]

My advice-

You want to keep the enemies at ranged. Crabs have ranged attacks and dominate from there, so it makes sense to focus on getting your ranged and Aoe defense softcapped.

Take Wide area web gernade. If you can keep them Immobilized and away from you, then it keeps them shooting at ranged.


6 slotted Thunderstrike gives you a 3.75% ranged boost, so slot those into your single target attacks. Slot TT:M with Red fortune for the extra 2.5% ranged. Aim slotted with Guassians for the 2.5%.

Maybe consider Combat jumping for the extra defense boost.

my huntsman is my favorite toon to play. Hes such a mob killer and a team buffer. Look at the guide for one, then watch the video that the guide-maker has on you tube. One is of her soloing a Meyhem mission with the huntsman. Its really awesome

while we are talking about widows, is pyschic scream worth taking? Ive seen alot of mixed reviews about it.

I dont believe so. Although I havent played my bane in a while, so dont quote me.

So, im very new to widows. Love my bane and huntsman and decided to give widows a shot. Here's my Night widow build. Is it very good? What does it need? What can be improved, etc.

Went for Perma mind link and high defenses.


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Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Night Widow Training
Secondary Power Set: Widow Teamwork
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mental Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(48)
Level 2: Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(9), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11), GftotA-Def/Rchg(11), GftotA-Run+(15)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(7)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- ResDam-I(A), EndRdx-I(17), EndRdx-I(17)
Level 12: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 16: Lunge -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(19), Heal-I(19)
Level 20: Mask Presence -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def(21), RedFtn-EndRdx(21), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(31), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(33), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(23), EndMod-I(23), P'Shift-End%(31)
Level 24: Mind Link -- LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(A), GftotA-Def/Rchg(25), AdjTgt-Rchg(25), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27)
Level 26: Eviscerate -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36)
Level 28: Foresight -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def(29), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(33), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(34), ResDam-I(34)
Level 30: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 32: Slash -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Dam%(40)
Level 35: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 38: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(39), GSFC-ToHit(39), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(46), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Build%(50)
Level 41: Psychic Scream -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(42), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Posi-Dmg/Rng(43)
Level 44: Spin -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(45), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(45), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(45), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Tactical Training: Vengeance -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), DefBuff-I(48)
Level 49: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]12.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]1.25% Defense(Smashing)[*]1.25% Defense(Lethal)[*]2.81% Defense(Fire)[*]2.81% Defense(Cold)[*]8.13% Defense(Energy)[*]8.13% Defense(Negative)[*]2.5% Defense(Melee)[*]12.5% Defense(Ranged)[*]5.63% Defense(AoE)[*]1.8% Max End[*]31.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]48% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]9% FlySpeed[*]60.2 HP (5.62%) HitPoints[*]9% JumpHeight[*]9% JumpSpeed[*]MezResist(Held) 5.5%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 12.1%[*]MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*]11% (0.19 End/sec) Recovery[*]10% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]6.6% Resistance(Fire)[*]4.1% Resistance(Cold)[*]3.13% Resistance(Negative)[*]16.5% RunSpeed[/list]

Bestbuy has a whole self of COX stuff now. MIssion architect eddtion, GVE edition, game cards, etc.

WOOOT! It was already my favorite VEAT, but now its slightly cooler!

I agree with the author. I hate AE farms, but all people do is farm. I suggest dropping AE to no xp. I know that sounds dumb, but think about it. AE is meant for the players to make story arcs that are fun/challanging/ expand on their characters. It would make become more like it was meant to be played.

Banes= a weaker version, yet team friendly version of a Mace/SR stalker with some nice, fun tools.

Crabs= multiple options, but great AoE. Multiple pets (can have up to 6). High resistance, and a heal. Commonly called "Blastertankerminds"

Huntsman= a more team friendly verison of a VEAT. A solid AOE attack chain (refer to the guides for info about teh chain). NIce debuffs (yes they debuff). Essentially, best for teaming, but can solo fairly well.

I did 3 resist IOs and 3 Healing IOs. I 5 slotted health with 2 miracles (includign the unique), the +regen unique from regenerative tissue, and two numinas.