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  1. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    I mostly play blasters so I'm definitely not an expert, but I'd assume the defense would be preferable. The reason why is that the AoE & cones will be drawing a fair amount of aggro so even a little bit of defense will go a long way. If a lot more mobs are attacking you then that means that more are hitting you, alpha-style. All the regen & resistance in the world won't help if they all hit you.

    And I agree and want to thank everyone as well. This is the most helpful thread I've ever been a part of. My Spine/Elec is lv 10 now and I'm really enjoying him so far. I've been following the latest build that I posted on the previous page.
  2. Tenacious_T
    I agree that /Fire has the most DPS, as it usually does, but /Stone is fun as hell. Lots of knockup/knockdown, not to mention Heavy Mallet & Seismic Smash are really heavy hitters. And Shield Smash goes quite well with the other knockup/knockdown powers like Fault & Tremor.
  3. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    I plan on using both Quills & Lightning Field, but you're both entitled to your own opinions, of course.

    Okay, so if I build for more defense, particularly melee defense, I can get a 26.8% set bonus. Add that to what I get from things like CJ and that makes 32.4%. Not too shabby. On top of that it has a fair amount of recharge & damage bonuses, too. I was able to fit a chance for mag 2 stun into both damage auras, which I think might be interesting. I might want to take hasten earlier but I'm not sure. I'll have to see if I think I need it as gameplay progresses.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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    Shifted Sentinel: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Spines
    Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Lunge -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Dam%(15)
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam(11), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(13), TtmC'tng-EndRdx/Rchg(46), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46), TtmC'tng-EndRdx(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(15), Oblit-%Dam(17)
    Level 4: Conductive Shield -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam(25), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(25), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
    Level 6: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A), Zephyr-Travel(50)
    Level 8: Impale -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 10: Static Shield -- ResDam-I(A)
    Level 12: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Build%(31)
    Level 14: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(48)
    Level 18: Quills -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(19), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Oblit-%Dam(23)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(31), EndMod-I(31)
    Level 22: Energize -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(33), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Heal(34)
    Level 24: Lightning Field -- EnManip-Stun%(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(34), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(39)
    Level 26: Ripper -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(34), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(39)
    Level 28: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    Level 30: Boxing -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(39), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(40), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), T'Death-Dam%(42)
    Level 32: Throw Spines -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Posi-Dam%(42), Posi-Acc/Dmg(43), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(43), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45)
    Level 35: Power Sink -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(45), EnManip-Stun%(48)
    Level 38: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam(45), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(46)
    Level 41: Weave -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(42)
    Level 44: Power Surge -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Dmg-I(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 14.9% Defense(Smashing)
    • 14.9% Defense(Lethal)
    • 4.25% Defense(Fire)
    • 4.25% Defense(Cold)
    • 9.56% Defense(Energy)
    • 9.56% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 26.8% Defense(Melee)
    • 12.4% Defense(Ranged)
    • 5.5% Defense(AoE)
    • 4% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 52% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 38.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 9% FlySpeed
    • 125.5 HP (9.37%) HitPoints
    • 9% JumpHeight
    • 9% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Held) 8.25%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 5.5%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 6.6%
    • MezResist(Stun) 11%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
    • 7% (0.12 End/sec) Recovery
    • 2.84% Resistance(Fire)
    • 2.84% Resistance(Cold)
    • 9% RunSpeed

    The resistances are pretty high up there, and I have a decent amount of regen. I'm aware that I could put in things like the regen & recov globals, but I doubt I'd be able to afford it anytime soon. I was just able to afford a numina's global on my tank after saving up for a couple of months.
  4. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    Well, like I mentioned, I already have about 22% melee def from bonuses. If I take weave & cj that means I won't be able to have an epic power pool. Or I'll have to get rid of some other stuff like lightning reflexes, but I don't want to.

    The set bonuses I get from either dark blast or nightfall aren't that stupendous. And, while I like nightfall a lot with other characters, I'll already have a bunch of cones, aoe, and 2 auras. I suppose survivability will definitely be a factor in regard to aggro, too. I'll have to think about that. I'd kind of like to put a kismet: 6% to-hit in there somewhere, too, now that you mention cj...

    Edit: good thinking with +rech on power sink. That makes more sense.
  5. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    Um, I put boxing & tough in mine. Didn't put weave in, though, as I'm already pretty toggle-heavy and this is more a +res build. I know more defense is always a good thing but I'm thinking it'll be fine without.
  6. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    Ah, good point. And I suppose that Energize has a pretty quick recharge (about 50 sec), and if I put it on auto that should help a bit.

    This is my first foray into the scrapper forum, so thank you all very much for being so helpful. I think this character should be pretty damn fun.

    I'm wondering why, P Nut, you put Dark Blast in there instead of Night Fall? Wouldn't a high damage DoT cone be better than a single target blast? They take the same sets. And good call putting the -KB in SJ. Don't know why I didn't think of that.
  7. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    Didn't realize how important it was to get that right away. I suppose if I'm in the thick of things I'll probably want that sooner. Good thinking!

    I was thinking that this is really toggle-heavy. I don't have CJ, but I'm running all the defensive toggles and two damage auras on top of that. I'm wondering if I should be going with Body Mastery instead because of this. That'll give me Physical Perfection for the extra +end, and I can put a Performance Shifter proc into both it and Stamina. What do you think?
  8. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    Heya, P Nut! It's velk. That actually looks pretty similar to something I was working on earlier this afternoon. It was a real quick "I wish" affordable IO build. I was able to get nearly 22% worth of melee def bonuses while still getting the enhancements I want for playability.

    How's this?Oh, and SJ @ 6 due to City Traveler :vetdance:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Shifted Sentinel: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Spines
    Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Darkness Mastery

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

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Shifted Sentinel: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Spines
    Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Darkness Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Lunge -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(5), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), T'Death-Dam%(17)
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), ResDam-I(43), ResDam-I(43)
    Level 2: Spine Burst -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(3), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(5), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Oblit-%Dam(15)
    Level 4: Conductive Shield -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(45), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(46)
    Level 6: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Impale -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 10: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(17), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Build%(42)
    Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 14: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(43)
    Level 16: Grounded -- ResDam-I(A)
    Level 18: Quills -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(19), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(19), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Oblit-%Dam(25)
    Level 20: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(21), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(46), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(50)
    Level 22: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(23), EndMod-I(23)
    Level 24: Lightning Field -- EnManip-Stun%(A), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(27), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(29), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(31), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 26: Ripper -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(27), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Oblit-%Dam(33)
    Level 28: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    Level 30: Boxing -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(37), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(37), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), T'Death-Dam%(39)
    Level 32: Throw Spines -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg(34), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Posi-Dam%(34), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(36)
    Level 35: Power Sink -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(36)
    Level 38: Power Surge -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39)
    Level 41: Petrifying Gaze -- HO:Endo(A), HO:Endo(42), HO:Endo(42)
    Level 44: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(45), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 47: Night Fall -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(48), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), Dev'n-Hold%(50)
    Level 49: Static Shield -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit

    Level 1: Lunge
    • (A) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage
    • (3) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance
    • (5) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge
    • (7) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (9) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (17) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative)
    Level 1: Charged Armor
    • (A) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection
    • (43) Resist Damage IO
    • (43) Resist Damage IO
    Level 2: Spine Burst
    • (A) Obliteration - Damage
    • (3) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (5) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
    • (7) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (9) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (15) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage
    Level 4: Conductive Shield
    • (A) Titanium Coating - Resistance
    • (45) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Endurance
    • (46) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Recharge
    Level 6: Super Jump
    • (A) Jumping IO
    Level 8: Impale
    • (A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
    • (11) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
    • (11) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
    • (13) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (13) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (15) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 10: Build Up
    • (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
    • (17) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
    • (40) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
    • (40) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
    • (40) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
    • (42) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
    Level 12: Hurdle
    • (A) Jumping IO
    Level 14: Health
    • (A) Healing IO
    • (43) Healing IO
    Level 16: Grounded
    • (A) Resist Damage IO
    Level 18: Quills
    • (A) Obliteration - Damage
    • (19) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (19) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
    • (21) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (25) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (25) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage
    Level 20: Energize
    • (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal
    • (21) Doctored Wounds - Recharge
    • (46) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge
    • (46) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
    • (50) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance
    Level 22: Stamina
    • (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
    • (23) Endurance Modification IO
    • (23) Endurance Modification IO
    Level 24: Lightning Field
    • (A) Energy Manipulator - Chance to Stun
    • (27) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Damage
    • (29) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (29) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Endurance
    • (31) Multi Strike - Damage/Endurance
    • (31) Multi Strike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 26: Ripper
    • (A) Obliteration - Damage
    • (27) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (31) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
    • (33) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (33) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (33) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage
    Level 28: Lightning Reflexes
    • (A) Run Speed IO
    Level 30: Boxing
    • (A) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage
    • (37) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance
    • (37) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge
    • (37) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (39) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (39) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative)
    Level 32: Throw Spines
    • (A) Ragnarok - Chance for Knockdown
    • (34) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
    • (34) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (34) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy)
    • (36) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
    • (36) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
    Level 35: Power Sink
    • (A) Endurance Modification IO
    • (36) Endurance Modification IO
    Level 38: Power Surge
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    • (39) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 41: Petrifying Gaze
    • (A) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure
    • (42) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure
    • (42) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure
    Level 44: Tough
    • (A) Titanium Coating - Resistance
    • (45) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Endurance
    • (45) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 47: Night Fall
    • (A) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage
    • (48) Devastation - Damage/Endurance
    • (48) Devastation - Damage/Recharge
    • (48) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (50) Devastation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (50) Devastation - Chance of Hold
    Level 49: Static Shield
    • (A) Endurance Reduction IO
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 1: Sprint
    • (A) Unbounded Leap - +Stealth
    Level 2: Rest
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 19.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 10.6% Defense(Smashing)
    • 10.6% Defense(Lethal)
    • 2.19% Defense(Fire)
    • 2.19% Defense(Cold)
    • 5% Defense(Energy)
    • 5% Defense(Negative)
    • 3.75% Defense(Psionic)
    • 21.3% Defense(Melee)
    • 6.25% Defense(Ranged)
    • 4.38% Defense(AoE)
    • 4% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 26.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 43% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 9% FlySpeed
    • 135.5 HP (10.1%) HitPoints
    • 9% JumpHeight
    • 9% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Held) 8.8%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 5.5%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 6.05%
    • MezResist(Stun) 8.25%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
    • 7% (0.12 End/sec) Recovery
    • 12% (0.67 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 3.78% Resistance(Fire)
    • 3.78% Resistance(Cold)
    • 9% RunSpeed



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  9. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    That's the kind of advice I was looking for. Melee def definitely makes sense with this sort of build, and I think the extra end you get from /Elec will help with all of the toggles, even if I do take tough/weave. Thank you all very much.

    This is waaaay off from now, but I like planning ahead and I'm not familiar with scrapper epics whatsoever. My character's outfit is mostly black, with dark red slate spines and black electric armor. Would Dark be a good epic? I'm thinking Nightfall might be decent if I'm already going to be doing melee AoE. Otherwise Fire would work for the same reason (?)
  10. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    Sounds good to me, Enamel_32. Thank you. I'm thinking it'll probably be better to take Lightning Field later than sooner. I'll have to play around with it; I don't want to bite off more than I can chew in the early levels (just created & lvl'd to 6 last night).

    Any other thoughts are, of course, welcome as well.
  11. Tenacious_T

    Spines/Elec Help

    POST-ACTION

    *Edited this because people keep replying to the first post without reading anything else. Original questions were answered and any other build advice would be greatly appreciated.
  12. Tenacious_T
    Nevermind, I found what I was looking for. Thanks anyway!
  13. Tenacious_T
    Oh! I always thought it was a global. Interesting, and thank you!

    EDIT: Well, here's my latest revision. I've got a good feeling about this, even if it has a wee bit extra defense. The two empty slots in Physical Perfection are for a Performance Shifter proc & endmod.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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    Shambling Mounds: Level 50 Natural Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(7)
    Level 1: Stone Fist -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Numna-Heal(19), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(21), Numna-Heal/Rchg(21), ImpArm-ResDam(43), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43)
    Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 14: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
    Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(17), RgnTis-Regen+(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(19), Mrcl-Rcvry+(25), Mrcl-Heal(42)
    Level 18: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 20: Fault -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(25), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(27), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(27), Rope-Acc/Rchg(29), Rope-Acc/EndRdx(29)
    Level 22: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod(23), P'Shift-End%(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(45)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dam%(31), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 26: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(33), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(33)
    Level 28: Shield Charge -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 32: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(36), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(37), RedFtn-Def(37), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), RedFtn-EndRdx(50)
    Level 35: Tremor -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(40), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45), Empty(45), Empty(46)
    Level 47: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
    Level 49: One with the Shield -- Heal-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 7.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 6.13% Defense(Smashing)
    • 6.13% Defense(Lethal)
    • 6.13% Defense(Fire)
    • 6.13% Defense(Cold)
    • 5.5% Defense(Energy)
    • 5.5% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 9.25% Defense(Melee)
    • 8% Defense(Ranged)
    • 9.25% Defense(AoE)
    • 25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 39% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 10% FlySpeed
    • 302.2 HP (16.1%) HitPoints
    • 10% JumpHeight
    • 10% JumpSpeed
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 12.1%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 5.5%
    • MezResist(Stun) 3.3%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.75%
    • 10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery
    • 72% (5.63 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 3.15% Resistance(Fire)
    • 3.15% Resistance(Cold)
    • 10% RunSpeed
  14. Tenacious_T
    I already have a Performance Shifter proc in Stamina; I thought I could only have one of those?

    And I had Perfect Zinger IOs in there before for that reason, but now that I've got the more defense, I think I agree with you. I'll play around with it some more and post my latest revision.
  15. Tenacious_T
    Yeah, I made sure that I have enough slots for it. Based on the current info you have to have either Conserve Power or Focused Accuracy and be level 44 or higher. I plan on taking it at 44 so I can 6-slot it to maximize regen & recov.

    And thanks for the tweak, Negascape. I'm going to go change it right now. Thank you all for your help!

    EDIT: I agree that this'll work better. Here's what it looks like with the recent advice. Keep in mind that that the 4 empty slots in Physical Perfection will be Efficacy Adapters. I'm pretty happy with this, unless anyone has any different suggestions for me to consider.

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

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Shambling Mounds: Level 50 Natural Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(7)
    Level 1: Stone Fist -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Numna-Heal(19), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(21), Numna-Heal/Rchg(21), ImpArm-ResDam(43), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43)
    Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 14: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
    Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(17), RgnTis-Regen+(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(19), Mrcl-Rcvry+(25), Mrcl-Heal(42)
    Level 18: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(31)
    Level 20: Fault -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(25), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(27), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(27), Rope-Acc/Rchg(29), Rope-Acc/EndRdx(29)
    Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(23), P'Shift-End%(23)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 26: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(33), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 28: Shield Charge -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 32: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(36), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(37), RedFtn-Def(37), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), RedFtn-EndRdx(50)
    Level 35: Tremor -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(40), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45), Empty(45), Empty(45), Empty(46), Empty(46)
    Level 47: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
    Level 49: One with the Shield -- Heal-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 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)
    • 9.88% Defense(Smashing)
    • 9.88% Defense(Lethal)
    • 6.13% Defense(Fire)
    • 6.13% Defense(Cold)
    • 8.31% Defense(Energy)
    • 8.31% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 11.1% Defense(Melee)
    • 11.8% Defense(Ranged)
    • 9.25% Defense(AoE)
    • 1.8% Max End
    • 20% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 39% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 10% FlySpeed
    • 210.8 HP (11.3%) HitPoints
    • 10% JumpHeight
    • 10% JumpSpeed
    • MezResist(Held) 2.75%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 9.9%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 3.3%
    • MezResist(Stun) 3.3%
    • 7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery
    • 62% (4.85 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 3.15% Resistance(Fire)
    • 3.15% Resistance(Cold)
    • 10% RunSpeed
  16. Tenacious_T
    I took some of the ideas from the above, along with the fact that Physical Perfection sounds fantastic, and came up with a new build. I squeaked in as much Melee, Ranged, and AoE Defense as I could without compromising too much. The 4 blank slots in PP are for Efficacy Adapter. Looking better?

    Also, I normally keep Boxing on auto to help generate aggro...should I put more than just the one Acc in it?

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

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Shambling Mounds: Level 50 Natural Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(7)
    Level 1: Stone Fist -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Numna-Heal(19), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(21), Numna-Heal/Rchg(21), ImpArm-ResDam(43), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43)
    Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 14: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
    Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(17), RgnTis-Regen+(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(19), Mrcl-Rcvry+(25), Mrcl-Heal(42)
    Level 18: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(31), Zephyr-ResKB(43)
    Level 20: Fault -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(25), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(27), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(27), Rope-Acc/Rchg(29), Rope-Acc/EndRdx(29)
    Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(23), P'Shift-End%(23)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 26: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(33), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(46), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 28: Shield Charge -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 32: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), LkGmblr-Def(37)
    Level 35: Tremor -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(40), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45), Empty(45), Empty(45), Empty(46), Empty(46)
    Level 47: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
    Level 49: One with the Shield -- Heal-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 9.88% Defense(Smashing)
    • 9.88% Defense(Lethal)
    • 8.31% Defense(Fire)
    • 8.31% Defense(Cold)
    • 7.06% Defense(Energy)
    • 7.06% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 11.1% Defense(Melee)
    • 9.25% Defense(Ranged)
    • 13.6% Defense(AoE)
    • 1.8% Max End
    • 15% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 48% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 10% FlySpeed
    • 210.8 HP (11.3%) HitPoints
    • 10% JumpHeight
    • 10% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Held) 2.75%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 7.7%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 3.3%
    • MezResist(Stun) 3.3%
    • 7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery
    • 72% (5.63 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 1.89% Resistance(Fire)
    • 1.89% Resistance(Cold)
    • 10% RunSpeed
  17. Tenacious_T
    Thanks for the reply!

    So I should look for more melee defense is what you're telling me. Are there any defacto ways of doing this, such as particular sets? I was focusing on regen, HP, and recharge with the above, along with general maximization.
  18. Tenacious_T
    I love Short Circuit. It's seriously one of my favorite powers. But I found that Lightning Field is too big of an attention draw due to it being a toggle. Maybe it's just my preference, but a big initial blast works better for me than an aura.
  19. Tenacious_T
    Over 30 people have looked at this over the past few days and didn't post anything. Am I to assume that this is a great build that needs no changing?

    EDIT: OOh, man, looking at Phys Perfection I think I might have to forgo the extra AoE from Fire Ball and just go for the extra beefiness. Still not 100% about my set choices, though...
  20. Tenacious_T
    Hey there! I've got a lv 40 Shield Defense/Stone Melee tank that has a few IOs, and now I am starting to plan for his full-on non-purple IO build. I read through some of the guides and posts, and here's what I came up with. I'd really appreciate any feedback/changes you think of, as this is my first tank.

    I currently have the Steadfast & Karma globals, and the 3 Crushing Impact sets. Everything else is sort of a long-term thing. Heh.

    Oh, I should probably mention that I've found my attack chain to work pretty well so far. I jump into combat, attack with either Heavy Mallet or Seismic Smash, and then immediately activate Fault. I found shooting off one attack first makes them gather on me before using Fault. By then AAO has gotten me a decent +Dam, so I use Shield Smash in the same spot I'm already in, immediately followed by Tremor for a double-flop. I then alternate attacks, throwing in Fault, Tremor, and Sheild Smash where applicable to keep them on me. Fire Ball will eventually fit in there as an additional AoE move to use in conjunction with Shield Smash for extra damage.

    I think that's enough chatter. Here's the build, and thank you in advance for your help!

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

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Shambling Mounds: Level 50 Natural Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(7)
    Level 1: Stone Fist -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Numna-Heal(19), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(21), Numna-Heal/Rchg(21), ImpArm-ResDam(43), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43)
    Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB(A)
    Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 14: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
    Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(17), RgnTis-Regen+(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(19), Mrcl-Rcvry+(25), Mrcl-Heal(42)
    Level 18: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(31)
    Level 20: Fault -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(25), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(27), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(27), Rope-Acc/Rchg(29), Rope-Acc/EndRdx(29)
    Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(23), P'Shift-End%(23)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 26: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(33), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(33)
    Level 28: Shield Charge -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 32: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), LkGmblr-Def(37)
    Level 35: Tremor -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(37), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(40), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(40), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(42), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
    Level 38: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Char -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(43), Lock-Rchg/Hold(46), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(46), Lock-%Hold(50), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(50)
    Level 44: Melt Armor -- AnWeak-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(A), AnWeak-Acc/DefDeb(45), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg(45), LdyGrey-DefDeb(45), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: One with the Shield -- Heal-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet

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    Shambling Mounds: Level 50 Natural Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
    • (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
    • (5) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    • (5) Resist Damage IO
    • (7) Resist Damage IO
    Level 1: Stone Fist
    • (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage
    • (7) Crushing Impact - Damage/Recharge
    • (9) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (9) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 2: True Grit
    • (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
    • (19) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
    • (21) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
    • (21) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Recharge
    • (43) Impervium Armor - Resistance
    • (43) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance
    Level 4: Heavy Mallet
    • (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage
    • (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance
    • (13) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (13) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (15) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 6: Hurdle
    • (A) Jumping IO
    Level 8: Active Defense
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    • (15) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 10: Combat Jumping
    • (A) Karma - Knockback Protection
    Level 12: Phalanx Fighting
    • (A) Defense Buff IO
    Level 14: Against All Odds
    • (A) Taunt Duration IO
    Level 16: Health
    • (A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
    • (17) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
    • (17) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration
    • (19) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
    • (25) Miracle - +Recovery
    • (42) Miracle - Heal
    Level 18: Super Jump
    • (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
    • (31) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
    Level 20: Fault
    • (A) Perfect Zinger - Taunt
    • (25) Perfect Zinger - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (27) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Recharge
    • (27) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Range
    • (29) Rope A Dope - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (29) Rope A Dope - Accuracy/Endurance
    Level 22: Stamina
    • (A) Endurance Modification IO
    • (23) Performance Shifter - EndMod
    • (23) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
    Level 24: Boxing
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 26: Tough
    • (A) Titanium Coating - Resistance
    • (33) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Endurance
    • (33) Titanium Coating - Resistance/Recharge
    Level 28: Shield Charge
    • (A) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Damage
    • (34) Multi Strike - Damage/Endurance
    • (34) Multi Strike - Damage/Recharge
    • (34) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Endurance
    • (36) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (36) Multi Strike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 30: Weave
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
    • (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
    • (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 32: Battle Agility
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
    • (37) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    • (37) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
    Level 35: Tremor
    • (A) Perfect Zinger - Taunt
    • (37) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Recharge
    • (40) Perfect Zinger - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (40) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Range
    • (42) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage
    • (42) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    Level 38: Seismic Smash
    • (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage
    • (39) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance
    • (39) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (39) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (40) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 41: Char
    • (A) Lockdown - Accuracy/Hold
    • (43) Lockdown - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (46) Lockdown - Recharge/Hold
    • (46) Lockdown - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold
    • (50) Lockdown - Chance for +2 Mag Hold
    • (50) Lockdown - Endurance/Recharge/Hold
    Level 44: Melt Armor
    • (A) Analyze Weakness - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    • (45) Analyze Weakness - Accuracy/Defense Debuff
    • (45) Analyze Weakness - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (45) Touch of Lady Grey - Defense Debuff
    • (46) Touch of Lady Grey - Defense Debuff/Recharge
    Level 47: Fire Ball
    • (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
    • (48) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
    • (48) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
    • (48) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range
    • (50) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    Level 49: One with the Shield
    • (A) Healing IO
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    Level 1: Brawl
    • (A) Empty
    Level 1: Sprint
    • (A) Empty
    Level 2: Rest
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 1: Gauntlet
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    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 3% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 3% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 3.94% Defense(Smashing)
    • 3.94% Defense(Lethal)
    • 5.19% Defense(Fire)
    • 5.19% Defense(Cold)
    • 6.44% Defense(Energy)
    • 6.44% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 4.88% Defense(Melee)
    • 9.88% Defense(Ranged)
    • 7.38% Defense(AoE)
    • 2.5% Enhancement(Held)
    • 31.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 57% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% FlySpeed
    • 231.9 HP (12.4%) HitPoints
    • 5% JumpHeight
    • 5% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Held) 2.2%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 6.6%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 3.85%
    • MezResist(Stun) 3.85%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 5.5%
    • 7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery
    • 80% (6.26 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 2.52% Resistance(Fire)
    • 2.52% Resistance(Cold)
    • 5% RunSpeed
  21. Tenacious_T
    You mean red inhalants, right?
  22. Tenacious_T
    Well, crap. That means that it runs via bootcamp w/WinXP but not the Mac version. Oddly enough it runs just fine on my non-pro. I wonder if it's because hers is an ATI & mine is an NVIDIA.

    Thanks, folks! I appreciate the replies.
  23. Tenacious_T
    I tend to use Ball Lightning->Short Circuit->Static Discharge so I should be good. I just didn't know they changed it.
  24. Tenacious_T
    Heya, folks! I did some online digging both at ATI's website and some general searching and couldn't find out what driver I should be running.

    My wife has a first generation 15" MacBook Pro. I just updated to the latest version of Leopard and upgraded the RAM to 4GB after a hard drive crash & reinstall. It has a 256MB ATI Radeon X1600.

    I just installed the client but the world textures are freaking out at me. I tried adjusting the graphics down, but that didn't help any. Is there a different driver I should be running?

    Thanks for your help!
  25. Tenacious_T
    Power Boost w/EndMod got nerfed? Aw, crap, there goes my main...