Timeshadow

Well I've come up with a new build using Redlynne's theory and a fusion of the two given builds. I scrimped and saved as best I could so the set bonuses aren't as high but I had to make it applicable to my funds. Lemme know what you think.

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Timeshadow: Level 50 Science Warshade
Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Medicine

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 2: Gravity Shield -- ResDam-I(A)
Level 4: Gravimetric Snare -- Acc-I(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn(A)
Level 8: Starless Step -- Acc-I(A)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(17)
Level 12: Sunless Mire -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(45)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 16: Shadow Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 18: Gravity Well -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 20: Black Dwarf -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam(21), ResDam-I(21)
Level 22: Stygian Circle -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(23), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(25), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(25), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(27)
Level 24: Essence Drain -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 26: Gravitic Emanation -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(27), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(43), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(43), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(45)
Level 28: Nebulous Form -- Zephyr-Travel(A)
Level 30: Inky Aspect -- Rope-Acc/Stun(A)
Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Stygian Return -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Eclipse -- ResDam-I(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(39), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 44: Unchain Essence -- AirB'st-Acc/Dmg(A), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(46), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(46), Posi-Acc/Dmg(48)
Level 47: Stimulant -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Aid Other -- Heal-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Dark Sustenance
Level 1: Shadow Step -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(15), Range-I(17)
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- RechRdx-I(A)
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Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Build%(11)
Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(50), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(50), Dev'n-Hold%(50)
Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- AirB'st-Acc/Dmg(A), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(3), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(7), AirB'st-Dmg/Rng(9), P'ngTtl--Rchg%(13)
Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- AirB'st-Acc/Dmg(A), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(5), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(7), AirB'st-Dmg/Rng(11), P'ngTtl--Rchg%(45)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- Nictus-Acc/Heal(A), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(19), Nictus-Heal(19), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(29), Theft-+End%(29)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Mocking-Taunt/Rng(A), Zinger-Taunt(46)

Thanks for your replies guys. I'll probably be using a fusion of your builds when I respec.

Redlynne:
I'm definately guilty of trying to do everything. Happens to me everytime I play a shapeshifter in any game. Your build looks good but some of it is just more expensive than I care for. That said, your philosophy of prioritizing while still maintaining utility is very sound. I'll definately incorporate it into my next go at this build.

Hey all Lately I've been feeling that my Warshade is seriously underperforming. Especially in comparison to my PB (I know, I know. BLASPHEMY!!!). I've decided to do a respec but I wanna get your opinions on my new build first. I eventually plan to IO out this toon but I'm not exactly rollin' in dough right now so I've decided to frankenslot with cheap IO sets. This is my first time attempting the technique so I've probably got some things wrong.

My main focus in-game right now is to grow my SG and that means catching players at lower levels. To that end I created this build with exemplaring in mind. Please leave me your feedback so I can get my namesake toon up and running again.


Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.601
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Timeshadow: Level 50 Science Warshade
Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Medicine

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 2: Gravimetric Snare -- Acc-I(A), Immob-I(3), Immob-I(3)
Level 4: Gravity Shield -- ResDam-I(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn(A)
Level 8: Starless Step -- Acc-I(A)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Sunless Mire -- Erad-Acc/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(13), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Shadow Cloak -- Krma-ResKB(A)
Level 18: Gravity Well -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Acc/Dmg(19), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(19)
Level 20: Black Dwarf -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(21), ResDam-I(21)
Level 22: Stygian Circle -- Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(A), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(23), H'zdH-EndRdx/Rchg(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(40), EndRdx-I(40), EndRdx-I(42)
Level 24: Nebulous Form -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 26: Gravitic Emanation -- Rope-Acc/Stun(A), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(27), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(27)
Level 28: Inky Aspect -- Rope-Acc/Stun(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(29), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(29)
Level 30: Unchain Essence -- Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(45), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(45), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 32: Dark Extraction -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg(A), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(33), C'Arms-+Def(Pets)(36)
Level 35: Stygian Return -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Eclipse -- ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(39), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(39), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(39)
Level 41: Essence Drain -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(46), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 44: Stimulant -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Aid Self -- IntRdx-I(A), H'zdH-Heal/Rchg(48), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(48), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(50), RgnTis-Heal/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Resuscitate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Dark Sustenance
Level 1: Shadow Step -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(15), Range-I(43), Range-I(43)
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- RechRdx-I(A)
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Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(17)
Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(11)
Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Acc-I(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(7), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(25)
Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Acc-I(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(25)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(37), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(37), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Mocking-Taunt/Rng(A), Zinger-Taunt(48)

In regards to Psi attacks:

Night Widows only get two, Mental Blast and Psychic Scream. Mental Blast is a nice change from the usual slice and dice but its animation time is longer than Poison Dart, your other ranged attack choice. Theoretically that means you'll see a slight reduction in your DPS which is usually a bad thing for AV soloers. But the attack does pure Psi damage, a much less resisted type than the Lethal damage from Poison Dart. However, I can't say precisely how the two balance out without running the numbers and it's 3:30AM so that's not happening .

Psychic Scream is generally avoided. It's a nice cone but the animation time is long and it does rather anemic damage when compared to your other cone attack, Eviscerate. I took it on my Night Widow build because I wanted a Psi attack and the animation, while long, is exceedingly cool looking. That said, I also took Eviscerate.

Awww...oh well, glad I checked this thread again before I wasted my time hunting around the zone.

Nice work and I'd definately be behind a gargantuan lizard beast roaming through the fog. It'd really add a scare factor that Dark Astoria is always grasping at but never quite manages. Just the thought of it makes me hesitate to go blundering through the zone without a good team at my back.

I'd be really interested to get a Dev response to this. I'll be hunting tonight on Triumph if anyone wants to join.

I have no clue. Never seen anything like it. Might just be a trick of the fog but I gotta check it out. Looks like somethin' outta Godzilla

I'd prefer to leave shapeshifting as it is. This suggestion seems more akin to a "pseudo shifting" mechanic. I prefer the current system because it constitutes what I think of as "true shifting". Different forms, different stats, different powers. Just plain different.

However, I do agree that the mechanics are in need of some work. The 3s animation time is rather long. It's understandable that those times are intended to prevent shifting on the fly and thereby enabling Khelds to leverage their versatility unfairly. Still, I'd like to see a reduction to 1.5s. That's enough time to prevent the insta-shifting of WoW Druids and force Kheldian players to continue to think before going to another form without creating the current instant death scenario if you shift at the wrong time.

Hey all you Brutes. I'm having trouble deciding between SS and Dark for a pairing with Stone Armor. I'm hoping you all can help me out. Please point out anything I miss and give me your opinions.

Super Strength

• Active mitigation through knockdown/back/up. Personal favorite of mine
• Hard hitting single target and good AoE damage
• 80% damage boost from Rage goes a long way toward offsetting the penalty from Granite. Not a fan of the End crash though

Dark Melee

• ToHit debuff stacks well with Stone's Defense
• Self-heal to back up Earth's Embrace
• Hard hitting single target damage backed up by some AoE from Soul Drain and Dark Consumption

To answer your direct question, yes, a Soldier and a Widow would make a good duo. Considering your previous combo I'd recommend a Night Widow or Bane Spider for her and a Crab Spider for you.

Both Night Widows and Banes get the equivalent of Hide from Mask Presence and Cloaking Device respectively. Both branches can crit from Hidden status but only Banes get the equivalent of an Assassin's Strike. They can perform an "Executioner's Strike" by using Shatter while hidden. Night Widow's are more like stealthy Scrappers because their stealth value isn't as high so they'll be spotted up close without some other form of stealth. But they provide better sustained DPS while Banes do great burst damage.

Since you've got MM experience a Crab would suit you well if you build it to suit that style. Grab Call Reinforcements from Wolf Spider Training & Gadgets, Summon Spiderlings from Crab Training and Summon Blaster from Black Scorpion's PPP. Boom! You've got six uncontrolled yet hardy pets that'll do solid damage and take some aggro while you decimate everything with your AoEs.

I'd say a NW/Crab duo would be best because your girlfriend can focus on hard targets while you decimate everything else around her. I'm just getting my girlfriend into the game so I'm glad to here of another couple playing together. Best of luck

You can't execute both with the same command in the same file as one overrides the other. What you need to do is create a new file that'll be loaded when you switch to Dwarf form. Something like:

Issue is exactly as the title says. My motherboard fried so I had it replaced. Exact same processor as before, an AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56. Only now the game loads incredibly slow.

To get specific the issue occurs after I select a server. It takes forever to bring up the character selection screen. Eventually, once I select which character I want to use, it takes a ridiculous amount of time to load the zone I'm in.

Has anyone else had similar issues that would enable them to provide a possible solution? I really wanna get back to the game. Thanks for any help in advance

It's just a difference in writing. The PB arc really drills the danger into your head for some reason. No big deal provided you've got a bind to target them in a crowd.

As far as I know that's how it is. Runs in the same vein as Widows being unable to customize their claws regardless of which costume slot you're editing.

What you're experiencing isn't a bug. Both forms have a 3s activation time so their effects (In this case Dwarf's mezz protection) don't take effect until that time has elapsed. So if you're hit with a mezz while shifting you won't have any protection because you're still in human form. It's annoying and can get you killed from time to time but it's how the mechanics interact.

Thanks for your replies guys. I searched a bit and got the same impression that, with Power Sink, it's a much less painful process. However, there was the point that I'd be using Power Sink about as often as it was available, potentially cutting my DPS in the process.

I'm hardly a min-maxer but the idea of having to mash a power every time its available just to stay in the fight is irksome. What're your specific experiences with a Staminaless ElA? Are you hitting Power Sink as often as possible just to keep running?

Hey all. The title's pretty self-explanatory. I've got a brand new Claws/Elec and I'm wondering if Claws' reduced End cost combined with the storied infinite End provided by Elec would allow me to forgo Stamina. Thanks in advance for your help

I'm afraid there's no helpin' ya. The changes to Elusivity implemented in i13 or i14 decimated ATs that rely heavily on Defense.

Do you have the Achilles Heel proc slotted in it? If so, it'll cause aggro whenever it goes off. Otherwise you shouldn't be having a problem.