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  1. Torrent_Wave

    Temps Art Thread

    POST-ACTION

    Very cool drawing! I especially like the lips and hair, just enough detail to make them more of a focus than the simple clothing but not enough to offset the rest of the image. You asked for critique and I know I shouldn't be giving it but here it is. I'm a little worried about the reflection effect on the gun. Because it's raised up and in line with her hair you get this weird effect when the two get combined. It makes me feel like her hair is either too glossy because it reflects the same kind of metallic sheen as the gun, or the gun is oddly contoured because it's got all of these different patterns of shadows and light. Just my thoughts, though this does very little to take away from the piece as a whole and I think it looks great.
  2. Torrent_Wave
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dz131 View Post
    this one is done. the first link character because it's the first one you posted

    http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8772/drakness.jpg

    painter 11 lags my computer up and is full of aids
    Oh that is SO cool. Love the action shot! Thank you very very much!
  3. Torrent_Wave
    I'll throw my references in here if you ever find the time

    Black Luminous:
    http://torrentwave.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2us7a5
    Bolt Lord:
    http://torrentwave.deviantart.com/ar...ce-2-178195259
  4. Torrent_Wave
    Well Caemgen, as far as I can tell as long as you have the game preordered you can now acess the beta. So just drop you $30 and all the new stuff is yours to play with for the next week or so before release
  5. Torrent_Wave
    Very cool! Thanks a lot for doing a sketch of him!
  6. Torrent_Wave

    Free Commisions

    POST-ACTION

    If you're still looking for more I would love to see what you do with Black Luminous

    http://torrentwave.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2us7a5
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    Ooh! I'll step up and throw my helmet into the ring.

    http://torrentwave.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2us7a5

    His design is fairly simple so it might not be too much help in the way of practice goes, but it might be a good place to start before tackling some of the more intricate designs people here come up with
  8. Torrent_Wave
    Heh, I do love that look as well... Might have to get one of him sometime down the line. I can't say enough about the good work everyone over at that thread does for people just stuck without ideas like me.
  9. Torrent_Wave
    Sweet! Now if only I had a decent character... Hmm... *digs through Alts*

    Too bad Black Luminous has a reflective helmet for a head. Not exactly worth it to get something drawn of him.
  10. Torrent_Wave
    So for a change of pace I've decided to do something stupid and fun with my latest character, a Rad/DP Defender named Duskchain. The idea is to fit as many procs into as many attack powers as possible while still making him somewhat competent.

    Here's how far I've gotten.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Duskchain: Level 50 Mutation Defender
    Primary Power Set: Radiation Emission
    Secondary Power Set: Dual Pistols
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Teleportation
    Ancillary Pool: Psychic Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Radiant Aura -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(43), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Dct'dW-Heal(43), Dct'dW-Rchg(46), Heal-I(46)
    Level 1: Pistols -- ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(A), ShldBrk-%Dam(25), LdyGrey-%Dam(37), Achilles-ResDeb%(40), Dev'n-Hold%(42), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(42)
    Level 2: Dual Wield -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(15), FrcFbk-Rechg%(15), ExStrk-Dam%(23)
    Level 4: Empty Clips -- LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(5), LdyGrey-%Dam(5), Posi-Dam%(11), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(13), ExStrk-Dam%(13)
    Level 6: Accelerate Metabolism -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(7)
    Level 8: Radiation Infection -- UndDef-DefDeb/EndRdx(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/EndRdx(9), Achilles-DefDeb(9), Achilles-ResDeb%(11)
    Level 10: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
    Level 16: Bullet Rain -- Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(17), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dam%(19), ImpSwft-Dam%(19), ExStrk-Dam%(23)
    Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), EndMod-I(21)
    Level 22: Swap Ammo
    Level 24: Enervating Field -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(25)
    Level 26: Lingering Radiation -- P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(A), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(27), TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx(27), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 28: Executioner's Shot -- LdyGrey-DefDeb/EndRdx(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(29), LdyGrey-%Dam(29), ShldBrk-%Dam(31), ImpSwft-Dam%(31), ExStrk-Dam%(31)
    Level 30: Stealth -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 32: EM Pulse -- Lock-Rchg/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(33), G'Wdw-Acc/Hold/Rchg(33), EoCur-Acc/Hold/Rchg(33), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(34)
    Level 35: Piercing Rounds -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(36), Posi-Dam%(36), ImpSwft-Dam%(37), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(37)
    Level 38: Hail of Bullets -- Oblit-Acc/Rchg(A), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-%Dam(39), Sciroc-Dam%(40), Erad-%Dam(40)
    Level 41: Dominate -- Dev'n-Hold%(A), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), G'Wdw-Dam%(46), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(48), Lock-%Hold(50)
    Level 44: World of Confusion -- Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(A), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(45), Mlais-Dam%(45), C'phny-Dam%(45), Erad-%Dam(50)
    Level 47: Recall Friend -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 49: Invisibility -- GftotA-Run+(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Vigilance
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 22: Chemical Ammunition
    Level 22: Cryo Ammunition
    Level 22: Incendiary Ammunition



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    While obviously this will be a little on the expensive side, I've tried to minimize the cost a bit by avoiding purple sets, LotGs, and PVP IOs. This is just something to do for fun, not something I'm building to smash content or be a one-man Offender. Any thoughts, comments, critiques, or advice is more than welcome
  11. Torrent_Wave
    This is exactly why people like drawing Neko I think...

    Very very cool rendering Primantis! It's actually rather cool to see her in such a classic outfit with very little frills. Like I said before, it adds to that whole "kinda cutesy innocent" motif despite how very obvious it is that she's a demoness and probably deceptive and cruel This is one of the few images in a while that I've downloaded to see all the little details you've added in. My personal favorite is the stud in her belly button

    Keep putting them up and we'll keep loving them
  12. Torrent_Wave
    The detail on Neko is pretty stunning! Right down to her name engraved on the collar. I like the playfulness of the tail, but mostly the eyes catch me. They're much wider than you'd expect, almost anime-like, but they don't feel out of proportion on the character at all. They fit very well into that kind of semi-innocent tease that seems pretty essential to her character. The color is also starlting in the best of ways. Can't wait to see the finished work
  13. Torrent_Wave

    Ill/Cold

    POST-ACTION

    Ah, did not notice that it was counting the procs. You are correct, thank you.

    Noted the change in PA slotting and realized, though harder to get, the second Soulbound provides a better bonus both from the enhancement and from the set. Has been changed.

    Even without the proc this build has Hasten pera iteself and PA is off by exactly .1 seconds... of course it's got 5 purple sets, 5 LotGs, and more money than sense dropped into it.

    So I have a question. Does anyone have a cheap build to get me going and moving on while I put together the money and drops for this crazy one? I usually build a pure non-set IO build cause it's fairly cheap to run on and replace those over time with sets that I collect. I'm not sure how effective a non-set IO build would be for this combination though, so any thoughts?
  14. Torrent_Wave

    Ill/Cold

    POST-ACTION

    So after looking over the Illusion guides and following closely to the Stone Mastery build Frosticus put up I've come up with this.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Sleet Specter: Level 50 Technology Controller
    Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
    Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Stone Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Blind -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), GJ-Dam%(7)
    Level 1: Infrigidate -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A)
    Level 2: Spectral Wounds -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Build%(11)
    Level 4: Deceive -- CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(A), CoPers-Conf%(11), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(17), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(19), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(19)
    Level 6: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
    Level 8: Superior Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(13), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), RedFtn-Def(15), RedFtn-EndRdx(15), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 10: Flash -- UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(A), UbrkCons-Dam%(21), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(29), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(31), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(31)
    Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 14: Ice Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29)
    Level 16: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(21)
    Level 18: Phantom Army -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(23), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(25), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(25), S'bndAl-Build%(27)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(27)
    Level 22: Arctic Fog -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(34)
    Level 24: Glacial Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33)
    Level 26: Spectral Terror -- Abys-Acc/Rchg(A), Abys-EndRdx/Fear(34), Abys-Acc/EndRdx(37), Abys-Acc/Fear/Rchg(37), Abys-Dam%(40)
    Level 28: Benumb -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
    Level 32: Phantasm -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34), HO:Nucle(50)
    Level 35: Sleet -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(36), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Ragnrk-Knock%(37), Achilles-ResDeb%(46)
    Level 38: Heat Loss -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(40), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(40)
    Level 41: Fissure -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(42), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(42), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(42), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(43), FrcFbk-Rechg%(50)
    Level 44: Seismic Smash -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(45), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Hectmb-Dam%(46)
    Level 47: Earth's Embrace -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal(48), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(48), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(48), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 6: Ninja Run



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    Possibly the most expensive build I've ever even considered trying, it somehow ended up with nearly 100% more recharge than the sample build it was based on... if I messed something up or if there's anything I can do to improve and possibly (hopefully) cut down on cost of this can someone let me know?
  15. Torrent_Wave
    No problem at all. I try to do what I can to give artists a good sense of what I see in their work. I have no skill myself so it's always nice to let people know just how appreciative we all are as fans

    I'm looking foward to seeing more and rather curious if you plan on taking on anyone elses characters as well. I like the little details that you add that aren't available in game, and while sometimes that can move dangerously far away from the original design it's pretty clear that you are well grounded in the existing character design and simply build upon it. Makes me wonder what little things you'd add or change to another persons character, like the infamous Neko up there or possible some other well known often commissioned character (Thor's Assassin springs to mind, and pretty much anyone else from the Virtue-verse) or maybe even my own humble character >.>
  16. Torrent_Wave
    Already favorited on Deviantart but wanted to leave a comment here.

    Really liked the Dark Resonance piece. Something about the pose and the way the shadows fill in along the muscles of the arms, shoulders, and around the eyes is very disturbing in that perfect "dark puppetteer" way that is essential to the character. The whole idea of being manipulated beyond your control is very frightening, even to a hero, and this character portrays that fear very well.
  17. Torrent_Wave
    Very cool. Always fun to see different styles and even more of a treat to see new mediums being used.

    I like what you added to Suffress from what can be noted as her COH costume. The spines on the back of her legs tie well into the ones along her collar, whereas I always feel they are a little alone on a normal character. Lowering the wings from between the shoulderblades to the lower back above the hips does a lot to change the way the character poses and how she comes across to me. If the wings were high you get a much grander sense of self, like a certain arrogance in that the wings are a greater functioning cape. With the wings lower like they are on her you get a much more intense sense of seduction and coy playfulness, like they're part of a dress or extra inviting arms. I almost want to complain that the background might be a little bright and active, but then so is the character with her little "come hither if you dare" finger curl and open mouth. Overal very nice take on a classic theme

    Eternia is stunning. There's a lot of pieces here, like you said, that you can immediate identify in COH, but some have a rather simple but unique twist to them. I like the combination of the Reaper and Assassin face coverings that you did, and the design on it is very eye catching. The stealth armor looks like real kevlar, which fits perfectly for this ninja. I especially love how you managed to integrate the metal and spikes of her shoulders and belt into this otherwise sleek design without taking too much from this character. It adds another dimension of danger to her that immediately identifies her in my mind as either a well-paid assassin or a very serious anti-hero type character.

    Very exciting work, and I look forward to seeing anything and everything else you care to share with us The designs and details for this pair make me feel rather awkward about my own rather serious and bland Black Luminous...
  18. Torrent_Wave
    Heh, the Assassin pattern defies gravity for the same reason that some of the others can even stay on a moving body despite lack of support: Cause of Superpowers! Everyone knows when you become a female superhero you instantly become three times as attractive and your clothing bends the laws of physics to its will.
  19. Torrent_Wave
    Hey Snow~

    Great guide. I'm actually now very interested in running Fire/EA as my next toon. I tried it back in the day and like many was turned off by how squishy it was at the time.

    I was wondering if you had any slotting recommendations for SOs and simple IOs though. I usually don't have a lot of money to start with and make builds with basic enhancements before delving into sets. Is EA an armor that works without set bonuses or should I start making money on another character to get ready for this one right away?

    thanks again!
  20. Torrent_Wave
    Just finished favoriting the work over at DA, and hoping there's more to come.

    I really have to compliment you on the colors and style on this. It has this vector feel that makes it look like she should be in magazines or on billboards. Very fitting for good looking hero-types such as herself

    I'm no artist so I never feel right giving out criticism, but I have been told it's appreciated so here goes... The chest emblem feels a little fake to me. It doesn't have the same smoothness as the rest of the image, like it's been embossed and laid over it. I love the idea of it almost acting as though holding the top of her costume together, and it's very cool to see the chest emblems (perhaps the hardest part of a costume to integrate correctly) in such a different way. It might be just me though, if so ignore my petty comment!

    Overall I really like it and encourage much more You have a wonderful style and a very cool way of showing off costumes. I love the colors in this, so don't worry about blinding the audience If it works go with it, and I know it'll come out just right in the end.
  21. Torrent_Wave
    Heh, well thank you both for the warm welcome. I'll do my best to hang around and admire the various artists and artwork. Makes me wish I had an income that could afford commissions like these...

    I approve of the idea of doing another challenge. It gives people another chance to admire you're artwork and keeps you nice and busy doing something you enjoy
  22. Torrent_Wave
    Very cool pic of Xodious so far! Especially like the beard and the detail around the eyes. Can't wait to see the finished piece if you decide to throw it up here for us to drool over

    Alas, my magical heroes are all a bit on the tougher side of life and not generally inclined to the "knowledgeable mystic" roll. Case in point:


    Bolt Lord, hero magically endowed by the ancient gods of thunder and lightning to be a champion for the primordial forces of earth. Needless to say, not exactly what you're looking for

    Still, couldn't help myself from dropping in a shot of him to go along with all the very cool looking characters that are already here.
  23. Torrent_Wave
    Hey~

    Got linked to this thread by a friend of mine and felt compelled to compliment you on the artwork I've seen here and in your other threads. The works you've done are very very cool and stylish and perfect for COH. Already subscribed to this and the other art threads you've started and can't wait to see more great work to come.

    Also wanted to congradulate you on reaching your goal! I'm actually using you as an example to get an artist friend of mine to draw more cause he complains about not havin enough to do. Here's hoping for another 60 great pieces and much more!
  24. Torrent_Wave
    Hey all, hoping to get some feedback and possible suggestions for a build I've been working on. As it stands I think this is one of the better characters I've made, but there's always room for improvement. So I open it up to the masses to tell me where I went wrong or what I could do better. I personally love this tank and will be playing him (no matter the build) for a while.

    My budget is limited, but I own and have slotted just about every enhancement in this build to date. Most of them come from merit drops, auction house, and gracious SG mates and friends. The next step is to move up to purples, but that's a ways off so any advice without them or PVP sets would be appreciated.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
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    Volt Lord: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Electrical Melee
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection -- EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(3), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), ImpArm-ResDam(13), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(15), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
    Level 1: Charged Brawl -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Zinger-Dam%(42)
    Level 2: Battle Agility -- EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(3), LkGmblr-Rchg+(11), LkGmblr-Def(13)
    Level 4: Havoc Punch -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Zinger-Dam%(37)
    Level 6: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(31), DefBuff-I(42)
    Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Thunder Strike -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(17), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Oblit-%Dam(25), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(34)
    Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(36), Heal-I(43)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), EndMod-I(21)
    Level 22: True Grit -- RgnTis-Regen+(A), Heal-I(23), Heal-I(23), ResDam-I(34), Aegis-ResDam(36), Aegis-Psi/Status(40)
    Level 24: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 26: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(27), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(29), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(29), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(31)
    Level 28: Build Up -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(31), RechRdx-I(43)
    Level 30: Boxing -- Dmg-I(A)
    Level 32: Tough -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(33), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(33), ImpArm-ResDam(33), ResDam-I(43)
    Level 35: Weave -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(36), DefBuff-I(37), DefBuff-I(37), DefBuff-I(42)
    Level 38: Lightning Rod -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(45), Heal-I(45), EndMod-I(45), EndMod-I(46), EndMod-I(46)
    Level 47: Maneuvers -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(48), LkGmblr-Def(48)
    Level 49: Taunt -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(50), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(50), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(50)
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    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 6: Ninja Run



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    This build has 46% positional defenses, 316% regen, 207% recover, for those interested in the numbers.
    Again, any and all advice or comments are appreciated. Bash it, tear it apart, compliment it, doesn't matter to me.