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  1. Twilight_Snow
    It's better to have haymaker.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(11), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(11), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Dam%(15)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), Aegis-ResDam(48), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(48), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
    Level 2: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(5)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Dam%(39)
    Level 6: True Grit -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(7), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Dam%(43)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(50), HO:Membr(50)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 14: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(19), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(21), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(23)
    Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 22: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(23), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(27), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25)
    Level 26: Stimulant -- Empty(A)
    Level 28: Aid Self -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(A), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(29), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mrcl-Heal(33)
    Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31), RechRdx-I(31)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Oblit-%Dam(36)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
    Level 38: One with the Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(42), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 44: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(45), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(45)
    Level 47: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
    Level 49: Grant Cover -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(7), P'Shift-EndMod(9), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(9), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(43), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(46)
  2. Twilight_Snow
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BloodFairy View Post
    I'm having trouble with this. Yeah I really do want fly/air superiority still but that isn't in this build above.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BloodFairy View Post
    I don't want the leaping pool really, I just built this with the enhancement in combat jumping in mind. What I really want is flight and air superiority. I have always loved both powers.
    I think the issue is that you already picked 4 power pools. If you want flight, you need to drop one of them. For your second build, since you go for s/l defense, it would be convenient to keep combat jumping. I would drop hasten, as willpower does not really need recharge to perform better.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BloodFairy View Post
    So I want to know is there any way I can make this more survivable or do you think it will handle things fine as is? I want air superiority and fly, i think this much recharge might drain me too much with the rage and hasten crashes.

    If anyone can help here please post. I want survival (good defenses, good regen and recovery) most of all. I think this build might provide that, but I'm not sure, which is why I am asking.
    I will just comment on your second build. I think it is good enough. The regeneration can be higher. I made some changes, see the build below.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BloodFairy View Post
    I solo too so I won't be able to get any incarnate stuff that I know of on a time table that works for me. I don't ever see people on the hours I play to group as I've never done any group content in the last 4 years, maybe 5.
    As you are solo-ing 8-people missions, you can eventually get the incarnate abilities. From my experience, I can get 1 shard every 1 or 2 such missions. If you can play a mission a day, you can get the uncommon alpha slot ability in a month or two, which is not too outrageous if you focus on one character.

    Here is your modified second build. It has higher regeneration while keeping the s/l defense soft-capped. I'm not sure if dropping hasten is what you want, but the build does have air superiority and fly now.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(5), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7)
    Level 2: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(9), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 6: Air Superiority -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(27), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(50)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
    Level 12: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(19), Numna-Heal/Rchg(21)
    Level 14: Fly -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(21), Numna-Heal/Rchg(23)
    Level 18: Rage -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(23), RechRdx-I(25)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(25), P'Shift-End%(27)
    Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(31), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
    Level 35: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(39), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(39), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(39)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(45)
    Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(40), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(43), Mrcl-Rcvry+(43), RgnTis-Regen+(46)
    Level 2: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(40)
  3. Twilight_Snow
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by snake1313 View Post
    Well, i talked with a few people in game tonight, and every single one tried to detour me from even thinking about making a /EA character. And all day I have not even seen one.

    Should /EA not even be considered?
    Defens-based characters are sometimes a bit squishy. In addition, EA has a couple holes in the defense compared to SR, and people still wonder what the stealth is for. In general, I encourage people to give it a try. If you're interested, feel free to take a look at my guide.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by snake1313 View Post
    First, does the dmg on fire makeup for its lack of any mitigation (unless killing fast counts as mitigation
    For single-target attack chains, fiery melee does ~20% higher dps compared to war mace at low recharge rates. The gap gradually closes to ~5% at very high recharge. In addition, fire is a less resisted damage type. On the other hand, war mace has more AoE attacks and various secondary effects. You've to decide whether the lack of mitigation from fiery melee is worth it or not.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by snake1313 View Post
    Anyway i'll post 2 build, so critique away. Things im worried about in the builds: Endurance usage, overall recharge, enough aoe dmg. With the fire build, not sure if i hurt my dps not taking scorch, and on the WM build, wondering if its bad that I skipped whirling mace (whirling mace seemed to recharge quick enough).
    Energy drain will take care of the endurance. Energy aura doesn't rely on recharge. Hence, the recharge is just for more dps. For your fire build, it's fine without scorch if you raise the recharge of greater fire sword a bit (refer to my guide for details).

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by snake1313 View Post
    My original builds had maneuvers instead of aid self, so the aid self builds now have lower defense numbers, and a tad less recharge. Is energy drain enough help, or is Aid Self a must?
    The heal from energy drain is only good with a lot of mobs around you. An alternative to aid self is to simply use green inspirations. The problem with aid self is that it can't be activated sometimes when the character is under some effects. Overall, it's nice to have. If you can't fit it into your build, inspirations can do the job as well.
  4. Twilight_Snow
    Below is the build posted by the OP with a data link and a data chunk.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(5), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), ImpArm-ResDam(7), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(9), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(9)
    Level 2: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 4: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(15), RctvArm-EndRdx(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 6: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), EndRdx-I(25)
    Level 12: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(29), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 18: Rage -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(31), RechRdx-I(31)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(31), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(33)
    Level 22: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), ImpArm-ResDam(33), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(33), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(34)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), EndRdx-I(40)
    Level 35: Taunt -- Mocking-Rchg(A), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(42)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), ResDam-I(42)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 47: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(48), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(48), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(48)
    Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46), RgnTis-Regen+(50)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(50), P'Shift-EndMod(50)



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  5. Twilight_Snow
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Granite Agent View Post
    I'm also really at a loss for slotting up Physical Perfection, Superior Conditioning, Health & Stamina to get maximum +recovery and +regen.
    Typically, the problem is that we run out of slots, and it is hard to decide how to put the remaining slots. The attributes of physical perfection and superior conditioning are a bit low to start with, so if you don't have spare slots at the end, the two powers are great for uniques and +end procs.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Granite Agent View Post
    I know that slotting +regen IOs into health used to make them even better but I think they fixed that bug?
    The "special feature" was fixed.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Granite Agent View Post
    So any suggestions on how to max out +recovery and +regen across these 4 powers and avail slots would be great. I also could pull 2 slots out of combat jumping if needed (and slot Jawbreaker with 6 Makos to keep ranged soft-cap).
    A typical situation that a super reflexes brute encounters is that they are doing great, then suddenly drop dead when facing bosses and AVs. For such case, +regen doesn't really help that much, but more hit points help. In addition, more hit points help to regenerate faster. I would put more emphasis on hit points and recovery, enough recharge just for an attack chain, and then +regen when it is convenient.

    I modified your build such that it has higher hit points, while keeping the defense softcapped, and a smooth single-target attack chain.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: War Mace
    Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Pulverize -- 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 1: Focused Fighting -- GftotA-Run+(A), GftotA-Def(5), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(7), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 2: Focused Senses -- GftotA-Run+(A), GftotA-Def(7), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(9), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 4: Jawbreaker -- Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(40), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 8: Clobber -- Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(34)
    Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 12: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(13), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(13), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(15), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(15), GSFC-Build%(19)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Dodge -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(17), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(17)
    Level 18: Whirling Mace -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(25), Erad-Acc/Rchg(25), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(27), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(27)
    Level 20: Evasion -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Agile -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(23)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 26: Shatter -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Erad-Acc/Rchg(43), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(45), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(45), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 28: Lucky -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(29)
    Level 30: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(31), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(31), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 32: Crowd Control -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Armgdn-Dam%(34)
    Level 35: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Aid Other -- Empty(A)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 47: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(48), Numna-Heal/Rchg(48), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Numna-Heal(50), IntRdx-I(50)
    Level 49: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(42), Numna-Heal/Rchg(42), Mrcl-Rcvry+(43), RgnTis-Regen+(46)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(3), P'Shift-EndMod(3), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(5)
  6. Twilight_Snow
    I won't worry about the 2 seconds. Practically, there isn't much of a difference.
  7. Twilight_Snow
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Granite Agent View Post
    Not sure what the optimal single-target chain for WM is, but one goal was to have CC up a lot.
    With moderately high recharge rate, the single-target attack chain is shatter > clobber > jawbreaker > pulverize. For your posted build, you can run the attack chain when hasten is up. Mainly, the attack chain needs clobber to be recharged fast enough.
  8. Twilight_Snow
    I made some changes to your build such that the AoE defense is higher.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(17), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), T'Death-Dam%(31)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(7)
    Level 2: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(5)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(31), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Mako-Dam%(37)
    Level 6: Boxing -- Amaze-ToHitDeb%(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(43), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(43), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(45), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(45)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(9), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Hectmb-Dam%(15)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(11), HO:Membr(11)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(19), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(21), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(23)
    Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 22: True Grit -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(40), Numna-Heal/Rchg(42)
    Level 24: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-Psi/Status(25), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(25), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Aegis-ResDam(29)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(27)
    Level 28: Grant Cover -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 30: Hand Clap -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(39), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(39), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(39), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(40), Stpfy-KB%(40)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Oblit-%Dam(34)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
    Level 38: One with the Shield -- GA-3defTpProc(A)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 47: Hurl -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(48), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(48), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(46), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(46), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(42), P'Shift-EndMod(42), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(43), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(45), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(46)
  9. Twilight_Snow
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SwiftOneSpeaks View Post
    Defense: I'm currently looking at upping my defense. This means Weave, Cloak of Darkness, and Maneuvers. Even slotting Combat Jumping for Defense. I'm currently looking at 19% defense. Since I'm also running Cloak of Fear and Darkest Night for -To-hit, I _think_ that'd give me a good effective defense, but I'd like to be sure before I commit.
    Typical optimization involves defense and recharge. Recharge is for both dark regeneration and optimal attack chains. For dark melee, siphon life deals damage and heal at the same time, hence there is a pretty good incentive to raise recharge such that siphon life is up faster.

    For defense, people typically aim for ~30%, softcap s/l or melee defense. Since dark armor already has a bit of defense to start with, it's not difficult to achieve such goals. If you plan to use darkest night and cloak of fear, the to-hit chance by mobs can be floored with defense around 30%. Note that the to-hit debuffs can be resisted though. I believe the challenge here is that it is not easy to have both good defense and very high recharge rate. So, you've to decide how you want to balance your build with the amount of inf you have.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SwiftOneSpeaks View Post
    Resistance: To save on Endurance and slots, I'm not looking at running Tough. Should I reconsider? That's a ~10% change in my S/L resistance. Aside from Psi and Toxic, I'm looking at resistances in the 30s. (Psi and toxic are int he 50s). But is that good?
    I would take tough.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SwiftOneSpeaks View Post
    Attacks: Running low on Slots, I'm looking at giving Gloom a token slot. I'm 6-slotting the basic 3 attacks along with Midnight Grasp. (not to mention the other useful powers). I'm ignoring Boxing. Will this too often leave me waiting for an attack to recharge? Likewise, my respec drops Air Superiority, which I used in my early levels a lot and now rely on every now and then to drop some annoying flier (I SJ). Will I miss it?
    As far as single-target attack chain is concerned, the crucial attacks are smite, siphon life, and midnight grasp. You probably need shadow punch unless your recharge rate is very high. I would slot up gloom and incorporate it into your attack chain. The resultant attack chain with shadow punch, smite, siphon life, midnight grasp, and gloom should be smooth regardless of your recharge. Boxing and air superiority are not essential, but boxing is typically used as a set mule.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SwiftOneSpeaks View Post
    Toggles: I end up with Dark Embrace, Murky Cloud, Weave, Maneuvers, Cloak of Fear, Death Shroud, and Obsidian Shield. Mids is currently predicting recovery of 2.8/sec with toggle usage of 2.2/sec. (Not counting attacks nor +Endurance Procs nor Dark Consumption). I have no idea if this is a tolerable difference or if this represents a "rolling fury" kind of Brute.
    Typical attack chain uses around 4 to 6 end per second without endurance reduction slotting. Unless you're fighting an AV that takes a long time to beat, it is not necessary to make a build that can sustain fighting indefinitely. On the other hand, a net recovery of 0.6 end/sec is a bit low even with dark consumption. I suggest you to drop maneuvers, and work a bit for higher recovery. Alpha slot should help here as well.
  10. Twilight_Snow
    On paper, it is pretty hard to tell that devices has issues. I don't think it is purely an issue of devices, but the interaction of the power set with general game content that gives rise to problems. As most people have already recognized, devices is about setup, while most of the game is basically the opposite of setup. There is nothing really wrong with setup if the situation calls for it. One good example is the Terra Volta respec trials, where it makes sense to set mines around the reactor core. In general, the game lacks such type of content.

    I believe the dev realize the issue. In Issue 12, the auto turret was changed to gun drone. The turret is stationary, and hence a power for setup, while gun drone follows the blaster. I think the problem with such changes is that it is one way or the other. Now, it is impossible to have the drone stations at one spot. The same would be true for trip mines and timed bombs, if they were changed to something that matches the pace of typical teams. I think the game needs new tech such that a power can be activated in multiple ways, for example place a timed bomb if I want to set up, but allow me to throw the bomb otherwise. Maybe, the game needs more contents like the respec trials, where we have to protect something such that there is a point to do setup.
  11. Twilight_Snow
    I think your build will have a better attack chain with quick strike. I would pick strength of will instead of resurgence. Also, willpower has typed defense. So, the defense bonus should focus on typed defense instead of positional defense. Below is a build that softcap s/l defense and has higher regeneration.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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    Level 50 Technology Brute
    Primary Power Set: Kinetic Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Quick Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(9), Numna-Heal/Rchg(9)
    Level 2: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 4: Body Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 6: Power Siphon -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(13), RechRdx-I(45), RechRdx-I(45)
    Level 8: Smashing Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
    Level 12: Hover -- Srng-Fly(A), Srng-EndRdx(21), Srng-EndRdx/Fly(21), Flight-I(23)
    Level 14: Fly -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(23), Numna-Heal/Rchg(25)
    Level 18: Burst -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(25), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Oblit-%Dam(29)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(31), P'Shift-EndMod(31), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(31)
    Level 22: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(33), Numna-Heal/Rchg(33)
    Level 24: Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 26: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(34), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(36), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 32: Concentrated Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 35: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(39), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(42), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(42)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(43), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(43), RgnTis-Regen+(43)
    Level 2: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(46), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(46), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(48)
  12. Twilight_Snow
    Defense needs to be softcapped. If you want to use HO, active defense is the place to use it for DDR. I modified your build to do that.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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    Level 50 Natural Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(15), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(15), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), T'Death-Dam%(23)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11), Aegis-ResDam(42), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 2: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(5), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(9), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RedFtn-Def(45), RedFtn-EndRdx(46)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(31), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Dam%(33)
    Level 6: True Grit -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(7), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Hectmb-Dam%(39)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(11)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(19), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(21), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(23)
    Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 22: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 24: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(25), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(27), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(29)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 28: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Armgdn-Dam%(40), FrcFbk-Rechg%(40)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
    Level 38: One with the Shield -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(50)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(48), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(48)
    Level 47: Grant Cover -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 49: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(46), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46), RgnTis-Regen+(50)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(3), P'Shift-EndMod(3), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(5)
  13. Twilight_Snow
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DoctorWhat View Post
    In general I wanted to take all the primary attacks (Some people might argue agianst it, that's fine), all the SR abilities then worry about, in order, defense, recharge, recovery, regen, damage, acc and resistance. Tough was taken but not weave as it was unneeded. I didn't have the space to take Aid Self, but I'm planning to have a very green tray. Softcap has been reached and res is up to just over 14% for S/L.
    For SR, softcapping defense is nearly all that matters. The next thing I would optimize for is hit points. Recharge is not essential for SR, but for higher dps. It is the best if you have an attack chain in your mind, which tells you the necessary recharge rate. For your build, I would 3-slot your defense passives with LotG to get the hit point bonus. I would slot tough with Aegis for AoE defense bonus. This would allow you to slot repulsing torrent and focused burst with other sets. Also, superior conditioning does not 3 slots.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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    Level 50 Science Brute
    Primary Power Set: Kinetic Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Quick Strike -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(19), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(23), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), T'Death-Dam%(33)
    Level 1: Focused Fighting -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(3), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(3), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40), RedFtn-Def(46), RedFtn-EndRdx(46)
    Level 2: Focused Senses -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(5), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(5), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), RedFtn-Def(50), RedFtn-EndRdx(50)
    Level 4: Body Blow -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(33), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(34), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), T'Death-Dam%(36)
    Level 6: Power Siphon -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(7), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(7), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(9), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(9), GSFC-Build%(11)
    Level 8: Smashing Blow -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(36), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Mako-Dam%(37)
    Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(45)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(19)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Dodge -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(17), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(17)
    Level 18: Burst -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)
    Level 20: Evasion -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 24: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(25), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(27), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(29)
    Level 26: Focused Burst -- Dev'n-Hold%(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 28: Agile -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31)
    Level 30: Lucky -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31)
    Level 32: Concentrated Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(43), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 35: Combat Jumping -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 38: Elude -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- RgnTis-Regen+(A)
    Level 47: Repulsing Torrent -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(15)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(11), P'Shift-EndMod(13), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(13)
  14. Twilight_Snow
    I modified your build such that defense is soft capped without maneuvers.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Electrical Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Havoc Punch -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Dam%(13)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), Aegis-ResDam(5), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(42), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 2: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(5), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(7), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), RedFtn-Def(42), RedFtn-EndRdx(42)
    Level 4: Jacobs Ladder -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(13), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(15), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(15), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 8: Thunder Strike -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(39), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(40)
    Level 12: True Grit -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(43), Numna-Heal/Rchg(43)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Chain Induction -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Dam%(37)
    Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 22: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(23), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(23), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(25), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(25), GSFC-Build%(27)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 26: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(27), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(29), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(29), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 28: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 30: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
    Level 32: Lightning Rod -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Oblit-%Dam(34)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
    Level 38: One with the Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Electrifying Fences -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(50), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dam%(46)
    Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 49: Grant Cover -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(46), P'Shift-EndMod(46), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(48)
  15. Twilight_Snow
    Suggestions regarding tedious bubbling have been brought up quite frequently. I think it is the best to limit the discussion to bubbles and shields. Powers like clear mind is very likely not intended to be applied to the whole team constantly. I think speed boost needs its own discussion. While the OP is quite specific to buffs like bubbles, it seems like discussions of other powers pop up as well.

    I think bubbling every 4 minutes is not really terrible most of the time. Technically, it represents some sort of balance as the player needs to spend time to bubble. On the other hand, I don't think force field and sonic would become too good without such constant re-bubbling. Maybe, such balance is not really playing much of a role. I think the force field MM is really terrible. I feel like after I'm done bubbling everybody and my pets, I've to bubble again. Of coz, the counter argument is that I don't need to bubble everything, just bubble what is needed. But I would love to bubble everything, as bubbling is nearly what force field can do most of the time.

    I think the main issue of the suggestion is not that much about the motivation, but the execution of the idea: how should the bubbling be done? One thing that people hate, as seen from this thread already, is that they don't want to "gather for RA." So, how to implement some sort of AoE bubbling without asking people to gather while keeping the bubbling range reasonable (maybe the challenge is not that much about cooking up a scheme to do it, but if it involves new tech and coding, people tend to jranger)? Another thing is the endurance cost. Bubbling everybody and all the pets can cost a lot of endurance in a short period of time. Also, you need to retain the ability to bubble single target such that you can bubble a person if it misses the AoE bubbling.
  16. Twilight_Snow
    Welcome to the game and the forum!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Son In Law View Post
    Hi All. I'm new to the game and wanted to try out Tanker-ing. I looked at the soft cap thread and was able to sort-of put together a build, but I'm not sure what to do with most of the Dark Melee attacks, or the Ancillary Pool. I've got Soul Mastery selected right now for Darkest Night and Obliteration, but would it be worth dropping one of those for Manuevers? Any advice would be appreciated.
    I think you need to take your tanker to the red side for the soul mastery. Since your build lacks real AoE attack, I think obliteration is great. Darkest night is also a great power, but you probably need to try it out yourself and see how you like it.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Son In Law View Post
    Is there anything I'm missing? How should the other things be slotted?
    I would drop the HO. They are nice for invincibility, but a bit expensive for a first build. I slot the rest of your build as follows.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Invulnerability
    Secondary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Temp Invulnerability -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: Shadow Punch -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(15), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(15), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 2: Dull Pain -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(5), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(7), Dct'dW-Heal(7), Dct'dW-Rchg(9)
    Level 4: Smite -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(21), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(21), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A)
    Level 8: Unyielding -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(9), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 10: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(34), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(37), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(37), Mocking-Rchg(37)
    Level 12: Resist Physical Damage -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(13), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(13)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Siphon Life -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(31), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(31), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Nictus-Heal(33), Nictus-Acc/Heal(34)
    Level 18: Invincibility -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(19), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(19), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(45)
    Level 20: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 22: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 24: Weave -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(25), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(45)
    Level 26: Tough Hide -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(27)
    Level 28: Soul Drain -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(34), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(40), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(40), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 30: Resist Energies -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(33), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(33)
    Level 32: Unstoppable -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 35: Dark Consumption -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Midnight Grasp -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(39), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(42), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(48), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rng(48), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Resist Elements -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(50), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(46), EndMod-I(46)
  17. Twilight_Snow

    which is better?

    POST-ACTION

    I think you've to decide which build is better. For both builds, I would slot energize and power sink for more heal, endurance, and recharge. If you want more recharge, I don't think you should drop lightning reflexes. For your second build, the cleaving blow sets in typhoon's edge and lightning field cannot give you e/ne defense bonus. I modified your second build such that the powers are slotted in a better way while keeping the defense softcapped.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Secondary Power Set: Dual Blades
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Earth Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 1: Nimble Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(21)
    Level 2: Conductive Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(9), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 4: Power Slice -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 6: Static Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(13), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 8: Grounded -- GA-3defTpProc(A)
    Level 10: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(34), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(45), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(48)
    Level 12: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(15), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(17), Dct'dW-Heal(17), Dct'dW-Rchg(19)
    Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 16: Typhoon's Edge -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(21), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(43), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(43)
    Level 18: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 20: Blinding Feint -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Rec'dRet-ToHit(37), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(37)
    Level 22: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), RctvArm-EndRdx(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(39)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 26: Power Sink -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(29), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(29), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(31)
    Level 28: Lightning Field -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), EndRdx-I(48)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31)
    Level 32: Power Surge -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(39)
    Level 35: Sweeping Strike -- Erad-Acc/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg(42), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 38: One Thousand Cuts -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(42), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 41: Salt Crystals -- LgcRps-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(A), LgcRps-Acc/Rchg(50), LgcRps-EndRdx/Sleep(50), LgcRps-Acc/EndRdx(50)
    Level 44: Fossilize -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(45)
    Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 49: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(5)
  18. Twilight_Snow
    I think it is possible to softcap s/l/e/ne defense without taking both boxing and kick, maneuvers, and slotting hand clap for taunt. Here is one way to do it:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Natural Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Dark Armor
    Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Dark Embrace -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 1: Jab -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
    Level 2: Murky Cloud -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(9), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 6: Obsidian Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(13), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 8: Dark Regeneration -- Theft-+End%(A), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(37), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(40), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 10: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 16: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(17), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(17)
    Level 18: Death Shroud -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg(19), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), EndRdx-I(43)
    Level 20: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(33), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(34)
    Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 24: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(25), RctvArm-ResDam(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), RctvArm-EndRdx(48)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 28: Rage -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(29), AdjTgt-Rchg(43), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(46)
    Level 30: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 32: Soul Transfer -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-%Dam(43), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- Rope-Acc/Stun(A)
    Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Char -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(45)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Hand Clap -- Rope-Acc/Stun(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(3)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(3), P'Shift-EndMod(5), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(5)
  19. Twilight_Snow
    I don't think you need to be ambitious here. The guide is already informative simply discussing SO-slotted secondaries alone. Even with many additions to the game, people are still interested in how a power set performs out of the box. Power set synergies and invention leverage probably need specialized discussion, so it's a bit too much for this guide with such a broad coverage. However, this is work for you, so it's up to you to decide whether it worth the effort or not.
  20. Twilight_Snow

    SS/Fire

    POST-ACTION

    Below is the build in the OP:

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Natural Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Knock%(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), FrcFbk-Rechg%(43)
    Level 1: Fire Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(5), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
    Level 2: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Knock%(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 4: Healing Flames -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(15), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(15), Dct'dW-Heal(19), Dct'dW-Rchg(21)
    Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21), RechRdx-I(23)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(45), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(46)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 12: Temperature Protection -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Plasma Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(17), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 18: Rage -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(33), RechRdx-I(46), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 20: Consume -- Mocking-Acc/Rchg(A), Mocking-Rchg(33), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(33), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(34), Efficacy-EndMod(34), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(34)
    Level 22: Blazing Aura -- M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(A), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36)
    Level 24: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 26: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctvArm-EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 28: Burn -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg(48), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(48), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), FrcFbk-Rechg%(42)
    Level 35: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(42), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(42), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(43)
    Level 38: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(45)
    Level 47: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 49: Rise of the Phoenix -- Dsrnt-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), RgnTis-Regen+(23)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(3), P'Shift-EndMod(3), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(5)



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  21. Twilight_Snow

    SS/WP i19 Build

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wild_Turkey View Post
    This build was setup as a Farm/PL build with decent all around Def/Res. Inf really is no issue though the good stuff is unavailable atm. Any help would be appreciated. Some of the slots have generics as I just used what was on him @ time of respec. Technically this is an i17 build I believe(right when /WP came out).
    Willpower came out at I11, so your build is an I11 build a few years ago. Although you said that your build is an all-around def/res build, most of the IO set bonuses are hit points and regeneration. In fact, there are a bit too many hit point bonuses that you can't get one of them.

    I think you can drop the crushing impact such that you can complete your LotG slotting for weave and maneuvers (too many hit point bonuses from both crushing impact and LotG). And then slot your attacks with kinetic combat rather than touch of death. This way, you can get better hit point and s/l defense bonuses. In addition, your typed defense can then be above 30%. I don't think I'll bother with slotting super speed. Actually, you can pick another power rather than having 2 travel powers.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Turkenstein: Level 50 Natural Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), Numna-Heal(7), ResDam-I(9), ResDam-I(9), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(21)
    Level 2: Mind Over Body -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(11), TtmC'tng-ResDam(11), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 4: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(13), Numna-Heal(15)
    Level 6: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(21)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25), RechRdx-I(27)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 18: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(29), Numna-Heal/Rchg(31), DisWord-ToHitDeb(45), DisWord-ToHitDeb/Rchg(45), DisWord-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), Efficacy-EndMod(43), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(43), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(42), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(42), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(42), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(43)
    Level 24: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 26: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), TtmC'tng-ResDam(34), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(37)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(50), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 30: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(39), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Build%(40)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(34), EndRdx-I(34)
    Level 35: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(39)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(45)
    Level 47: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
    Level 49: Resurgence -- RechRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(15), Numna-Heal(37), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46), RgnTis-Regen+(48)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(48), EndMod-I(48)
  22. Twilight_Snow

    DB/EA Brute

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Big_Chill View Post
    I'm not sure I get the point of the 'under slotting' of Energy Cloak. Its a stealth power so half of its def bonuses are supressed during a fight; so I don't see half of it being worth slotting too heavily where I can get some more out of other places. I could be wrong though...
    It's a combat stealth. Its defense is not suppressed during combat unless you click a glowie.
  23. Twilight_Snow

    DB/EA Brute

    POST-ACTION

    Below is the build from the OP:

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Mutation Brute
    Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Nimble Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(7), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
    Level 2: Ablating Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 4: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 6: Typhoon's Edge -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(15), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(17), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17)
    Level 8: Blinding Feint -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(21), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(23)
    Level 10: Entropy Shield -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 12: Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 16: Energy Protection -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(29)
    Level 18: Dampening Field -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(31)
    Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 22: Energy Cloak -- GftotA-Run+(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(33)
    Level 24: Vengeful Slice -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 26: Sweeping Strike -- Armgdn-Dmg(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
    Level 28: Energy Drain -- Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(A), Mrcl-Heal(37), Heal-I(37), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(50)
    Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 35: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 38: Overload -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), Ksmt-Def/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(42), P'Shift-EndMod(42), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(42)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(45), P'Shift-End%(45), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(45), P'Shift-EndMod(46), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Tactics -- 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: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(43)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), Efficacy-EndMod(43), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(43), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(46)



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    From the power choice, it seems like the OP is skipping the sweeping combo. I think it is a pretty good AoE, so I would drop another combo instead.

    There are various issues with slotting. The s/l defense is well beyond soft-cap. I think it is ok if that is what you want, in particular if you fight Cimeroran routinely. I'm not sure that you need the kb protection IO in one of the resistance passives. Energy cloak is under-slotted. Purple IOs are great, just that they don't help EA that much. Unless you have specific attack chain that requires more recharge, and you have a lot of inf, you might want to re-consider using them. The Kismet +accuracy is only effective everytime you turn on overload. Therefore, it is better to put the IO into a toggle, rather than in such a situational click. Lastly, EA itself provides ample amount of endurance. If you want energy mastery, I don't think you need to slot that much for endurance in superior conditioning and physical perfection. Also, click "view active sets" in the Mid's planner to check if there are any places that violate the rule of 5.
  24. Twilight_Snow
    I think you should try to slot the powers that you pick. I know that it is not trivial to softcap s/l defense for a power set without much defense to start with. Slotting powers that doesn't worth slotting is very often unavoidable. If possible, we try to minimize such slotting. I modified your build that can slot ice storm and shiver better while softcapping s/l defense. In your build, there are minor problems like fast healing is overslotted for healing, and you have more than 5 of the same hit point bonus. Actually, you can check whether the rule of 5 is violated by "view active sets" in the mid's planner.

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    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Arctic Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(19), Numna-Heal/Rchg(19)
    Level 2: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(15), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 12: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(25), Numna-Heal/Rchg(27)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(27), Numna-Heal/Rchg(29), DisWord-ToHitDeb(42), DisWord-ToHitDeb/Rchg(43), DisWord-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 18: Rage -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(29), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(42)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(25), P'Shift-EndMod(31), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(31)
    Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(34), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 30: Taunt -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(40), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(40), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(42), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(43), Zinger-Dam%(45)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(37), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Oblit-%Dam(39)
    Level 35: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Block of Ice -- Empty(A)
    Level 44: Shiver -- CtlSpd-Rng/Slow(A), CtlSpd-Acc/Slow(45), CtlSpd-Acc/EndRdx(46), CtlSpd-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(46)
    Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
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    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), RgnTis-Regen+(46)
    Level 2: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(3), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(3)
  25. Twilight_Snow

    DB/SR build advice

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JamieB View Post
    * Improve recharge (if needs be?) - with 6 attacks in my chain (Boxing is a filler for T/W) I'd like 'em up as often as possible!
    SR doesn't need recharge for better performance. Recharge is mainly for higher dps. You can figure out which attack chain you want to use, and see what the required recharge is.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JamieB View Post
    * Improve damage (where possible) - the build has a few IOs for flavour and because lethal is hella resisted by a bunch of different mobs.

    Any other DB/SR advice - like if this build is stupid or missing out a lot by avoiding Blinding Feint and the two early DB combos (no Nimble either) - would also be most welcome.
    You can improve your damage by running high dps attack chains. I believe blinding feint is probably necessary for its damage buff.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JamieB View Post
    Also, a general /SR question - is it worth going over the 45% cap in order to provide a measure more Def under debuffs? Its seemed to me a few times that were I on 47% or 48% I'd still be able to keep capped while getting the odd smack off Romans, DE, etc.
    Typically, we go a bit above 45%. The need to go beyond 45% is not that much about defense debuffs, but for mobs that have high to-hit chance. Unfortunately, those mobs usually have pretty high to-hit that we don't really bother to do anything about it.