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Ice/Nrg Dfense build v4

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Originally Posted by Blue_Centurion

Thanks Deadboy, but the decision tree that led to Ranged defense was practically the first one.

It was like, I want to not be in melee. Why not just get ranged attacks? After all, in all the documentation is says Blasters are Ranged. (In fact, there are quite a number of Primary and Secondaries sets in Blaster archtype where the designers appeared to have completely ignored this fact.) So, ranged.

Now, if it is my main I will I/O. What are the I/O goals? Hmm, always at range...Range softcap ftw.

The hardest part was decision 3, which Primary and Secondary to go with. I hate redraw, so as much as I like the gun sets and the crashless Nukes they were out. Most other sets have PBAoE, toggle PBaoE, etc. Ice/Nrg won it, although for awhile Dark/Nrg was in contention.

The last decision is what I am working on now. I have a pencil sketch of what I want my I/O build. I am just trying to getit perfect before I start painting. Which in game terms means start assembling the I/Os. I have a Glad Proc +3% sitting in base storage, so no worries there. But most of my previous mains focused on raw damage and recharge, so I will need to start shopping for Ranged Defense sets.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I dont know if some of the old school Blasters will remember "jousting" - way back before IOs were invented close range blasters would just joust in and out of melee range (I still do this today on my Blaster) using superspeed.

Ice/Nrg Dfense build v4

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Here is an example of a softcapped S/L Hover Blaster (again no melee attacks taken). This build should be cheaper than the ranged build (it does not have the hella expensive 2.5 billion glad proc) but it will still be expensive.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Ice Bolt Apoc-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(5), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(7), Apoc-Acc/Rchg:50(7), Apoc-Dam%:50(13)
Level 1: Power Thrust KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(11), KntkC'bat-Knock%:35(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(15)
Level 2: Ice Blast Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(15), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(17), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(17), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(36)
Level 4: Frost Breath Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(39), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(39)
Level 6: Aim RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(19), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(19), Rec'dRet-Pcptn:20(43)
Level 8: Freeze Ray BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(9), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(9), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(11)
Level 10: Build Up RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(43), Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(43), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(45)
Level 12: Ice Storm Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(40), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(40)
Level 14: Boxing KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(46), KntkC'bat-Knock%:35(46)
Level 16: Conserve Power RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(34), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(36), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(36)
Level 20: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(21), RctvArm-ResDam:40(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(27)
Level 22: Weave LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25)
Level 24: Hover Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(29), Frbd-Stlth:50(29), Frbd-Fly:50(31)
Level 26: Bitter Freeze Ray BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(31), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(33), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(33)
Level 28: Power Boost RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 30: Fly Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A), Zephyr-ResKB:50(31)
Level 32: Blizzard HO:Centri(A), HO:Centri(34), HO:Centri(40)
Level 35: Boost Range RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 38: Stealth LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(42)
Level 41: Hasten RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(42)
Level 44: Flash Freeze LgcRps-Acc/Rchg:50(A), LgcRps-EndRdx/Sleep:50(45), LgcRps-Acc/Sleep/Rchg:50(45), LgcRps-Acc/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 47: Frozen Armor LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(48)
Level 49: Hoarfrost Heal-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50)
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Level 2: Swift Flight-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(3), EndMod-I:50(3)
Level 1: Brawl KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(50), KntkC'bat-Knock%:35(50)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:
4% DamageBuff(Smashing)
4% DamageBuff(Lethal)
4% DamageBuff(Fire)
4% DamageBuff(Cold)
4% DamageBuff(Energy)
4% DamageBuff(Negative)
4% DamageBuff(Toxic)
4% DamageBuff(Psionic)
21.13% Defense(Smashing)
21.13% Defense(Lethal)
3% Defense(Fire)
3% Defense(Cold)
12.38% Defense(Energy)
12.38% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
12.06% Defense(Melee)
9.56% Defense(Ranged)
3% Defense(AoE)
4.5% Max End
36% Enhancement(Accuracy)
72.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
4% Enhancement(Sleep)
5% FlySpeed
158.1 HP (13.12%) HitPoints
5% JumpHeight
5% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -4)
Knockup (Mag -4)
MezResist(Immobilize) 14.85%
20% Perception
9% (0.15 End/sec) Recovery
54% (2.71 HP/sec) Regeneration
3.15% Resistance(Fire)
3.15% Resistance(Cold)
5% RunSpeed

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Ice/Nrg Dfense build v4

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Well there's two sides to what you are asking for. You can either go for a capped Ranged DEF build or a Capped S/L DEF build (Since you're taking Cold mastery).

The build that I posted is a layered defense (high amount of defense atop a resistance shield).

I can make you a capped s/l DEF build but it wont have the same amount of resistance.
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Ice/Nrg Dfense build v4

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Did you check your other thread?

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CoX Bucket List?

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So I've been around for awhile although admittedly I do not frequent the boards as much I used to. I'm curious if any of you have a CoX bucket list ? Perhaps the only reason I am thinking about it is I'll be turning 21 again for the last time tomorrow. So after thinking about it here's a list of what I came up with in no particular order.

1) Tried every AT in the game up to Level 12 - Done

2) Lead a Hamidon Raid - Done - the old school way big thanks to everyone who joined in on the many raids the old school way (too many to name you know who you are)

3) Solo'd a TF - Done - I finished Positron on my namesake Blaster (post IO environment he was 47 at the time - I used a boatload of inspirations but I was able to do it). I should probably try one of the harder TFs with one of my pimped out builds...

4) Won a costume contest - Done - I had participated in a lot of costume contests but never won any (mostly for the good company) and was shocked when I won at POM's recent Zombie costume contest.

5) Shard Task Force - Not Done - I dont know if I have enough attention span to sit down for one of these.

6) Earned 400 Rep in PVP - Done - I'd have to check for the badge but I am pretty sure I have it on my stalker (I used to zone pvp alot before Travel Suppression and Heal Decay)

7) Written a Guide - Done - http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=112531 Holy Frak is that old! I am working on new project however which I hope will be more helpful to everyone.

8) Roleplayed an event or task force - Not Done. I think it'd be fun to do for a couple of hours.

9) Designed a worthy AE arc - Not Done.

10) Hosted a large scale PvP Event (like a 64 person FFA ) - Not Done though I think I've participated in a 64 event way way back in the day.

What's 10 items on your CoX Bucket List?
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Dusting off an old defender

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With Fulcrum Shift, siphon power is imo skippable. Repel is fun for S & G but skippable. I took two additional attacks in their place. I also took superspeed (relying on Siphon Speed and IR is not always optimal) Hover (excellent for Energy Blast and provides a good view above the battlefield) and Power sink. I moved Vengeance down to 49 (helpful but not necessarily needed at that level). Power Push is good with the base slot. Nova only really needs just 3 slots for damage.

I left some slots open on purpose

Celerity Stealth IO in Superspeed
BotZ KB resist in IR
Numina and Miracle Procs in Health

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Kinetics
Secondary Power Set: Energy Blast
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Electricity Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Transfusion Heal(A), Heal(5), Heal(7), Acc(7), RechRdx(9), EndRdx(37)
Level 1: Power Bolt Acc(A), Dmg(9), Dmg(11), Dmg(11), EndRdx(13), RechRdx(43)
Level 2: Power Blast Acc(A), Dmg(13), Dmg(15), Dmg(15), EndRdx(17), RechRdx(46)
Level 4: Energy Torrent Acc(A), Dmg(21), Dmg(23), Dmg(23), EndRdx(25), RechRdx(46)
Level 6: Siphon Speed Acc(A)
Level 8: Increase Density Range(A)
Level 10: Power Burst Acc(A), Dmg(17), Dmg(19), Dmg(19), EndRdx(21), RechRdx(46)
Level 12: Speed Boost EndMod(A)
Level 14: Hasten RechRdx(A), RechRdx(29), RechRdx(50)
Level 16: Super Speed EndRdx(A), Empty(50)
Level 18: Inertial Reduction Empty(A)
Level 20: Maneuvers DefBuff(A), DefBuff(25), DefBuff(27), EndRdx(27)
Level 22: Aim RechRdx(A), RechRdx(29), RechRdx(34)
Level 24: Tactics EndRdx(A), ToHit(31), ToHit(34), ToHit(34)
Level 26: Transference Acc(A), EndMod(37), EndMod(39), EndMod(40), RechRdx(40), Acc(40)
Level 28: Power Push Acc(A)
Level 30: Hover Flight(A), Flight(31), Flight(31)
Level 32: Fulcrum Shift Acc(A), RechRdx(33), RechRdx(33), EndRdx(33)
Level 35: Explosive Blast Acc(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), EndRdx(37), RechRdx(50)
Level 38: Nova Dmg(A), Dmg(39), Dmg(39)
Level 41: Thunder Strike Acc(A), Dmg(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(42), EndRdx(43), RechRdx(43)
Level 44: Charged Armor EndRdx(A), ResDam(45), ResDam(45), ResDam(45)
Level 47: Power Sink RechRdx(A), RechRdx(48), EndMod(48), EndMod(48)
Level 49: Vengeance Empty(A)
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Level 2: Swift Flight(A)
Level 2: Health Empty(A), Empty(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Jump(A)
Level 2: Stamina EndMod(A), EndMod(3), EndMod(3)
Level 1: Brawl Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

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Defense help needed, and damage help too!

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45.2% Ranged with stealth suppressed
Attacks are fully fleshed out - Tough and TI are fully functional

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Force Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Ice Bolt Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15)
Level 1: Power Thrust ExStrk-Dmg/KB:20(A), ExStrk-Acc/KB:20(43), ExStrk-Dam%:20(45)
Level 2: Ice Blast Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(19)
Level 4: Frost Breath Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(39), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(39)
Level 6: Aim RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(43)
Level 8: Freeze Ray Lock-Acc/Hold:50(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg:50(9), Lock-Rchg/Hold:50(9), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(11), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(11), Lock-%Hold:50(13)
Level 10: Build Up GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(43), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(45), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(45), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(46), GSFC-Build%:50(46)
Level 12: Ice Storm Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(40), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(40)
Level 14: Boxing Empty(A)
Level 16: Conserve Power RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36)
Level 20: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(27)
Level 22: Weave RedFtn-Def:50(A), RedFtn-EndRdx:50(23), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(23), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:50(25), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(27)
Level 24: Hover Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(29), Frbd-Stlth:50(29), Frbd-Fly:50(31)
Level 26: Bitter Freeze Ray Lock-Acc/Hold:50(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg:50(31), Lock-Rchg/Hold:50(33), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(33), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(33), Lock-%Hold:50(34)
Level 28: Power Boost RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50)
Level 30: Fly Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A), Zephyr-ResKB:50(31)
Level 32: Blizzard Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(42), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(42), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(42)
Level 35: Boost Range RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 38: Stealth LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50)
Level 41: Hasten RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(46)
Level 44: Personal Force Field LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 47: Temp Invulnerability GA-3defTpProc:50(A), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(48), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(48), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(50)
Level 49: Afterburner EndRdx-I:50(A)
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Level 2: Swift Flight-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(3), EndMod-I:50(3)
Level 1: Brawl Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:
12% DamageBuff(Smashing)
12% DamageBuff(Lethal)
12% DamageBuff(Fire)
12% DamageBuff(Cold)
12% DamageBuff(Energy)
12% DamageBuff(Negative)
12% DamageBuff(Toxic)
12% DamageBuff(Psionic)
7.25% Defense(Smashing)
7.25% Defense(Lethal)
9.75% Defense(Fire)
9.75% Defense(Cold)
28.19% Defense(Energy)
28.19% Defense(Negative)
6% Defense(Psionic)
8.5% Defense(Melee)
35.38% Defense(Ranged)
13.5% Defense(AoE)
5% Enhancement(Held)
48% Enhancement(Accuracy)
38.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
22% FlySpeed
36.14 HP (3%) HitPoints
22% JumpHeight
22% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -4)
Knockup (Mag -4)
MezResist(Held) 4.4%
MezResist(Immobilize) 4.4%
16% (0.27 End/sec) Recovery
18% (0.9 HP/sec) Regeneration
5.99% Resistance(Fire)
5.99% Resistance(Cold)
22% RunSpeed

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Looking for a good Elec/Elec/Elec Build

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Since you have flight you're probably leaning towards a ranged build? (hovering type)

If so

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Help a Mac User (no Mids) with Rad/Psy and 34 Hami-O's

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Ok so here's a build I put together for you using SOs and some from the list of HOs that you currently have. When you respec you can pull out a max of 10 enhancements (unless you buy the additional enhancement slots).

Unless I made a mistake somewhere you should be left over with:

2 Enzymes 1 Lysosome 3 Microfilaments 1 Membrane - on the market probably the ones that will sell the most would be the Enzymes / Microfilaments and the Membrane.

You indicated that you would mostly solo so this build reflects that. I removed Concealment (wont be necessary with a stealth IO more info to follow) and in its place took Leadership / Combat Jumping / Psychic Mastery. The rest of your powers however are unchanged.

Leadership adds Defense and To Hit which may not be crucial since you're rad. When in teams these will be helpful.

Combat Jumping gives you added Defense as well as resistance to Immobilization.

I chose Psychic Mastery for 3 Powers.

Dominate is a nice fast hold that also deals a good amount of damage.

Mind Over Body was taken for some resistance to Smash / Lethal and Psi.

Mass Hypnosis was taken to give you a solo friendly way to control a large group of critters (lets just say you accidently aggro'd a group that you didnt see while you were stealthing a mission).

The amount of slots I allocated to each power are from a foward thinking perspective - perhaps when you get rich from selling all those HOs (listed above) you'll move onto IOs and eventually IO sets (like for example Maneuvers would be slotted with Luck of the Gambler's and two slots in Health were taken for the Numina and Miracle Unique's respectively).

I purposefully left Combat Jumping and Fly unslotted - you should be able to afford a Stealth IO (Unbounded Leap) and Blessing of the Zephyr (KB Resist IO) respectively as Fly is capped at level 50.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Radiation Emission
Secondary Power Set: Psychic Blast
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Psychic Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Radiant Aura
(A) Healing
(7) Healing
(9) Healing
(9) Endurance Reduction
(11) Recharge Reduction

Level 1: Mental Blast
(A) HamiO:Nucleolus Exposure
(11) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(15) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(15) Endurance Reduction
(17) Recharge Reduction

Level 2: Radiation Infection
(A) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
(5) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
(7) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure

Level 4: Psionic Lance
(A) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(17) Interrupt Reduction
(21) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(21) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(25) Endurance Reduction
(33) Interrupt Reduction

Level 6: Hover
(A) Flight Speed
(19) Flight Speed
(19) Flight Speed

Level 8: Accelerate Metabolism
(A) Endurance Modification
(25) Endurance Modification
(27) Endurance Modification
(27) Recharge Reduction
(29) Recharge Reduction
(29) Recharge Reduction

Level 10: Psychic Scream
(A) HamiO:Nucleolus Exposure
(31) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(31) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(31) Endurance Reduction
(33) Recharge Reduction

Level 12: Enervating Field
(A) Endurance Reduction
(13) Endurance Reduction
(13) Endurance Reduction

Level 14: Fly
(A) Empty

Level 16: Telekinetic Blast
(A) HamiO:Nucleolus Exposure
(33) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(34) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(34) Endurance Reduction
(34) Recharge Reduction

Level 18: Lingering Radiation
(A) Accuracy
(36) Endurance Reduction
(36) Recharge Reduction

Level 20: Will Domination
(A) HamiO:Peroxisome Exposure
(37) HamiO:Peroxisome Exposure
(37) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(37) Accuracy
(39) Recharge Reduction
(39) Endurance Reduction

Level 22: Hasten
(A) Recharge Reduction
(23) Recharge Reduction
(23) Recharge Reduction

Level 24: Super Speed
(A) Endurance Reduction

Level 26: Maneuvers
(A) Endurance Reduction
(39) Endurance Reduction
(40) Endurance Reduction
(40) Defense Buff

Level 28: Psionic Tornado
(A) HamiO:Nucleolus Exposure
(40) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(42) HamiO:Centriole Exposure
(42) Recharge Reduction
(42) Endurance Reduction

Level 30: Tactics
(A) Endurance Reduction
(43) Endurance Reduction
(43) Endurance Reduction
(45) To Hit Buff

Level 32: EM Pulse
(A) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure
(36) Hold Duration
(45) Endurance Reduction
(45) Recharge Reduction

Level 35: Combat Jumping
(A) Empty

Level 38: Mutation
(A) Endurance Reduction

Level 41: Dominate
(A) HamiO:Peroxisome Exposure
(43) HamiO:Peroxisome Exposure
(46) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure
(46) Recharge Reduction
(50) Endurance Reduction

Level 44: Mind Over Body
(A) Endurance Reduction
(46) Endurance Reduction
(48) Endurance Reduction
(48) Resist Damage

Level 47: Mass Hypnosis
(A) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure
(48) Sleep Duration
(50) Endurance Reduction
(50) Recharge Reduction

Level 49: Burnout
(A) Recharge Reduction

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Level 2: Swift
(A) Flight Speed

Level 2: Health
(A) Healing
(5) Healing

Level 2: Hurdle
(A) Jumping

Level 2: Stamina
(A) Endurance Modification
(3) Endurance Modification
(3) Endurance Modification

Level 1: Brawl
(A) Empty

Level 1: Sprint
(A) Empty

Level 1: Vigilance
Level 2: Rest
(A) Empty

Level 4: Ninja Run

Good hunting and good luck
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Help a Mac User (no Mids) with Rad/Psy and 34 Hami-O's

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I loaded up mids and started to work on a build which I could export in text but I then realized you're still missing 3 powers (most likely as a result of Fitness being inherent). Are you opposed to taking alternatively pools instead of Concealment and a different Epic?

I'm keeping in mind powers that you've chosen and the IOs that you currently have.
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www.pillarsofmight.com

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The group SG picture is awesome.
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SOLO-TYPE BLASTER! (need help!)

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I remember you Erratic from way way back. WB to the forums and to CoH if you're just coming back.

Now back to the original topic.

Sonic/EM/Ice or Mace (go redside) would probably be one of the safest solo builds but still team friendly.

Here's a template with 4 powers open and slots that is already softcapped to S/L Defense. Please note I picked powers based on my personal preference.

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Critique request: SS/Electric Brute wannabe Tank

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You'll want to stick to either getting Defense vs Typed or Positional. It looks from your choices you're not sure. Additionally your slotting looks well erratic. Here's a fairly straight forward SS/Electic/Soul Mastery build with no set mules. The cost is moderately high (no purples or pvp IOs were used).

32.5% DEF to S/L while keeping recharge in mind for Energize.

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Build Help for a energy dark brute please

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I'm not exactly sure what your build goals are and your slotting looks odd. Here is a simple soft capped (to S/L) build. Post what your goals are and also include your data chunk

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Energy Melee
Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
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Level 1: Barrage KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9)
Level 1: Dark Embrace RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(9), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(11)
Level 2: Bone Smasher KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15)
Level 4: Murky Cloud RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(17), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(19)
Level 6: Combat Jumping LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), Ksmt-ToHit+:30(42)
Level 8: Whirling Hands Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(19), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(23), Oblit-%Dam:50(46)
Level 10: Obsidian Shield RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(25), RctvArm-ResDam:40(25)
Level 12: Death Shroud EndRdx-I:50(A), EndRdx-I:50(27), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(29)
Level 14: Super Jump Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
Level 16: Dark Regeneration Nictus-Heal:50(A), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg:50(37), Nictus-Acc/Heal:50(39), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:50(39), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39)
Level 18: Total Focus KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37)
Level 20: Cloak of Darkness LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(40), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(40), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(40)
Level 22: Build Up Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(42)
Level 24: Boxing KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(46), KntkC'bat-Knock%:35(48)
Level 26: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(31), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam:40(33)
Level 28: Weave LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31)
Level 30: Taunt Mocking-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(50), Mocking-Taunt/Rng:50(50), Mocking-Taunt:50(50)
Level 32: Energy Transfer KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(34), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36)
Level 35: Oppressive Gloom EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 38: Hasten RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(46)
Level 41: Gloom Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:50(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(43), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(43)
Level 44: Dark Obliteration Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 47: Darkest Night HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(48), HO:Enzym(48)
Level 49: Soul Transfer RechRdx-I:50(A)
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Level 2: Swift Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(3), EndMod-I:50(3)
Level 1: Brawl Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 1: Sprint ULeap-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:
6% DamageBuff(Smashing)
6% DamageBuff(Lethal)
6% DamageBuff(Fire)
6% DamageBuff(Cold)
6% DamageBuff(Energy)
6% DamageBuff(Negative)
6% DamageBuff(Toxic)
6% DamageBuff(Psionic)
33% Defense(Smashing)
33% Defense(Lethal)
3% Defense(Fire)
3% Defense(Cold)
8% Defense(Energy)
8% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
20.81% Defense(Melee)
5.5% Defense(Ranged)
3% Defense(AoE)
4.05% Max End
36% Enhancement(Accuracy)
5% Enhancement(Heal)
27.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
5% FlySpeed
208 HP (13.88%) HitPoints
5% JumpHeight
5% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -4)
Knockup (Mag -4)
MezResist(Held) 2.75%
MezResist(Immobilize) 18.15%
MezResist(Sleep) 1.65%
MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
32% (2 HP/sec) Regeneration
5% RunSpeed

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Brutes Super Strength/ Electric Armor

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Here's a quick sample build created at work - 46% Defense to S/L with a decent (46% amount of global recharge).

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Help with a claws/energy build

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Up to 40 build with what you need to softcapped to S/L after hide is suppressed.

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DM/Invuln, new brute player looking for build thoughts

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Softcapped to S/L Defense and Dark Mastery - you dont need Maneuvers to hit the softcap. I wasnt sure what powers you wanted other than those listed so this is more of a generic build and has no hasten.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.942
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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

Villain Profile:
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Level 1: Smite KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9)
Level 1: Resist Physical Damage S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), Aegis-Psi/Status:50(40)
Level 2: Shadow Maul Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(11), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(13)
Level 4: Dull Pain Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(15), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15), RechRdx-I:50(17)
Level 6: Combat Jumping Empty(A)
Level 8: Siphon Life KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(21), Nictus-Acc/Heal:50(21), Nictus-Heal:50(27)
Level 10: Resist Elements ImpArm-ResDam:40(A), ImpArm-ResPsi:40(17)
Level 12: Temp Invulnerability RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(37), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(37), RctvArm-ResDam:40(50)
Level 14: Super Jump Empty(A)
Level 16: Unyielding RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(36), RctvArm-ResDam:40(42), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(42)
Level 18: Dark Consumption Mocking-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Mocking-Rchg:50(37), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(40), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:50(40)
Level 20: Resist Energies ImpArm-ResDam:40(A), ImpArm-ResPsi:40(50)
Level 22: Boxing KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(25), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25)
Level 24: Tough RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34), RctvArm-ResDam:40(34)
Level 26: Soul Drain Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(42), Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(43), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43)
Level 28: Invincibility LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(36)
Level 30: Weave LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(31)
Level 32: Midnight Grasp KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34)
Level 35: Tough Hide DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(36)
Level 38: Taunt Mocking-Rchg:50(A), Mocking-Taunt:50(39), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:50(39), Mocking-Acc/Rchg:50(39)
Level 41: Gloom Dev'n-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx:50(46), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:50(46), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(46)
Level 44: Darkest Night DampS-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx:50(A), DampS-ToHitDeb/EndRdx:50(45), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx:50(45), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 47: Dark Obliteration Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 49: Unstoppable RechRdx-I:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(5), Numna-Heal:50(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(3), EndMod-I:50(3)
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Set Bonus Totals:
5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
5% DamageBuff(Fire)
5% DamageBuff(Cold)
5% DamageBuff(Energy)
5% DamageBuff(Negative)
5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
26.8% Defense(Smashing)
26.8% Defense(Lethal)
3% Defense(Fire)
3% Defense(Cold)
13% Defense(Energy)
13% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
14.9% Defense(Melee)
8% Defense(Ranged)
3% Defense(AoE)
7.2% Max End
27% Enhancement(Accuracy)
21.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
5% FlySpeed
236.1 HP (15.8%) HitPoints
5% JumpHeight
5% JumpSpeed
MezResist(Held) 5.5%
MezResist(Immobilize) 14.3%
7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery
76% (4.75 HP/sec) Regeneration
1.58% Resistance(Fire)
1.58% Resistance(Cold)
9% Resistance(Psionic)
5% RunSpeed

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Dual Pistols / Dark Incarnate Advice

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Interface: Reactive

Judgement: I think any would work - Pyronic / Ionic being the easiest to utilize though Dark Judgement would fit concept wise.

Lore: I'd just try to save up and wait for the 20.5.

Build looks good as well. One thing I would suggest is slotting Dark Fluffy with 2 Acc/Mez HOs and then any combo of regular Heal and THDeb IOs. It alternates between spamming TT and PG and the heal / to hit debuff is just gravy on top of my own debuffs. On my Dark / Sonic / trow sharks 'fender I have Fluffy slotted 2 Acc/Mez HOs and one heal and one thdbf.

Good hunting
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Dusted off an EM/EA Brute

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Correction:

Energy Drain got a buff (it does +HP)
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Dusted off an EM/EA Brute

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Here's a full sample build that I did real quick (again it's only a sample build) - but as you can see the DEF numbers arent too bad (capped to S/L/E)

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Dusted off an EM/EA Brute

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What has changed with Energy Melee set, from CoV release?

IIRC, Barrage has gotten a slight buff to damage. ET however has had its animation time increased.

Has the endurance cost for attacks increased in some way? Is it me or does the animation for all attacks been extended?

I dont think the END cost has increased - at least it doesnt feel that way.

Whats your take on EM/EA?

It's not an optimized set for farming if that's what you're into but should be a fine set for most PvE content (despite its holes - Confuse/Fear/Psi). Energy Drain got a buff (it does +Regen).

What should be done to the set to improve its usability?

Had I an EM/EA brute I'd build with IOs - should be fairly cheap to softcap to S/L

(see the build below for an idea)

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.942
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 48 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Energy Melee
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting

Villain Profile:
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Level 1: Barrage S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(3), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(3), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(5), Empty(5)
Level 1: Kinetic Shield DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(7), Empty(7), Empty(9)
Level 2: Bone Smasher S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(9), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(11), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(11), Empty(13)
Level 4: Power Shield DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(13), Empty(15), Empty(15)
Level 6: Combat Jumping Empty(A)
Level 8: Whirling Hands Empty(A), Empty(17), Empty(17), Empty(19), Empty(19)
Level 10: Entropy Shield Empty(A), Empty(21)
Level 12: Hasten Empty(A)
Level 14: Super Jump Empty(A)
Level 16: Energy Protection S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 18: Total Focus S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(21), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(23), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(23), Empty(25)
Level 20: Energy Cloak DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(25), Empty(29), Empty(34)
Level 22: Build Up Empty(A), Empty(34)
Level 24: Boxing S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(36), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(36), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(36), Empty(37)
Level 26: Tough Empty(A), Empty(27), Empty(27), Empty(29)
Level 28: Energy Drain Empty(A)
Level 30: Weave DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(31), Empty(31), Empty(31)
Level 32: Energy Transfer S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(33), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(33), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(33), Empty(34)
Level 35: Taunt Annoy-Taunt:20(A), Annoy-Taunt/Rchg:20(37), Annoy-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:20(37)
Level 38: Overload Empty(A)
Level 41: [Empty]
Level 44: [Empty]
Level 47: [Empty]
Level 49: [Empty]
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Level 1: Brawl Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift Empty(A)
Level 2: Health Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina Empty(A)

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Is Mag 12 KB Protection Overkill?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SeventhSign

The only character I've played thus far that lacked KB protection is my SS/Fire Brute, and being in melee range means being in the thick of things that cause knockback. Therefore, it's always been wise to stack 3 KB IO's for a total of mag 12. Is this not the case with Blasters?

I've decided to give blasting a try, so I've started leveling a DP/EM. I've been perusing the Blaster threads to find out what the consensus is on ranged def vs. S/L def, and all of the builds I'm seeing only have 1 KB protection IO. Would my blaster be safe with just 1? No, I don't plan to solo AVs or anything too crazy :P

Thanks in advance!

IMO, 1 KB IO should be fine for most of the pve content.

Electric Manipulation help<---

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

You'd need to change alignment to villain, open the patron pool via the story arc, spec into the powers, then tip-mission your way back to hero.

-Gate

If you're a badge hunter this is also a good excuse to get a bunch of badges

Electric Manipulation help<---

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1. Any Primary works - seriously - if one knows how to use Knockback one can chose Energy Blast. Thematically - Electric Blast of course.
2. A well slotted Powersink can be used not only as utility (to get Endurance back) but also to drain.
3. Lightning Clap is players choice personally - I find that Thunderstrike makes it completely skippable in my build.
4. While /Electric Manipulation lends itself to close range, one can build one as more of a ranged blaster. It's not possible to soft cap to RES however one can softcap S/L Defense.
5. As far as what epic/patron pool is the best? The answer is totally subjective and it depends on your build goals and what you enjoy. If you were making a build to softcap to S/L Defense then Scorpion Shield or Frozen Armor would be your goals.

Here's an example of an Ice/Electric/Cold Mastery blaster build :

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Looking for Elec x3 Build Help

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"Blapping" can be quite frustrating at times but it can be equally rewarding - glad you got the moxy to try it out.

So, I looked over your build and it needs some work. While I do realize it is an SO build - by the time you actually get to crafting you should be able to afford generic IOs / some inexpensive sets and by running alignment missions you should be able to get some of the more expensive IOs that most people use in their builds (Numina/Miracle Procs).

In general - most attack powers are slotted either 1 Acc / 3 Damage / 1 End Redux/ 1 Recharge or 2 Acc/2 Damage/1 End redux / 1 Recharge. Health is typically one slotted while Stamina is 3 slotted. Defense powers and Resist shields (in your build Weave and Tough/Charged Armor respectively) are typically slotted with 1 End Redux and then 3 Defense or Resist SOs/generic IOs (or a set)

Ok so I made a build based on what you asked for. With hover on you're at 32.8% Ranged Defense (pop one luck and you're at the Ranged Softcap). You'll hover in and out of melee range. The 3 sets of Basilisks will be expensive though. Other people may find the slotting of Thunderous Blast odd but it is really part of an attack chain and IMO is best utilized with Aim + Buildup + Ball Lightning then Thunderous Blast.

I purposely left slots open (suit to taste).

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.94
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Mutation Blaster
Primary Power Set: Electrical Blast
Secondary Power Set: Electricity Manipulation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Electrical Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Charged Bolts Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(9), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9)
Level 1: Electric Fence Empty(A)
Level 2: Lightning Bolt Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(11), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15)
Level 4: Ball Lightning Empty(A), Empty(34), Empty(34), Empty(37), Empty(37)
Level 6: Hover Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(33), Empty(34)
Level 8: Aim RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(48)
Level 10: Havoc Punch Mako-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(19), Mako-Dam%:50(19)
Level 12: Short Circuit Empty(A), Empty(37), Empty(39), Empty(39), Empty(39)
Level 14: Fly Empty(A)
Level 16: Build Up Empty(A), Empty(50)
Level 18: Tesla Cage BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(21), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(21), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(33), Empty(33)
Level 20: Hasten Empty(A), Empty(43), Empty(43)
Level 22: Charged Brawl Mako-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:50(23), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), Mako-Dam%:50(29)
Level 24: Boxing Empty(A)
Level 26: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx:50(27), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(27), TtmC'tng-ResDam:50(29)
Level 28: Thunder Strike Empty(A), Empty(40), Empty(40), Empty(40), Empty(42)
Level 30: Weave RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:50(31), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), RedFtn-Def:50(42), RedFtn-EndRdx:50(42)
Level 32: Thunderous Blast HO:Centri(A), HO:Centri(50), HO:Centri(50)
Level 35: Power Sink Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(36)
Level 38: Shocking Grasp BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(43), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(46), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(46)
Level 41: Shocking Bolt BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(46), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(48), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(48)
Level 44: Charged Armor TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx:50(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam:50(45), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(45), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 47: Surge of Power Empty(A)
Level 49: Voltaic Sentinel Empty(A)
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Level 1: Brawl Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift Empty(A)
Level 2: Health Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(3), EndMod-I:50(3)
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Set Bonus Totals:
8% DamageBuff(Smashing)
8% DamageBuff(Lethal)
8% DamageBuff(Fire)
8% DamageBuff(Cold)
8% DamageBuff(Energy)
8% DamageBuff(Negative)
8% DamageBuff(Toxic)
8% DamageBuff(Psionic)
3% Defense(Melee)
3% Defense(Smashing)
3% Defense(Lethal)
3% Defense(Fire)
3% Defense(Cold)
23.63% Defense(Energy)
23.63% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
25.5% Defense(Ranged)
3% Defense(AoE)
27.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
14% Enhancement(Accuracy)
18% FlySpeed
85.84 HP (7.124%) HitPoints
18% JumpHeight
18% JumpSpeed
MezResist(Held) 6.6%
MezResist(Immobilize) 8.8%
MezResist(Sleep) 4.4%
10% (0.167 End/sec) Recovery
1.26% Resistance(Fire)
1.26% Resistance(Cold)
18% RunSpeed

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Now I'm posting the build that I use on my namesake Blaster but dont let my handle "Deadboy" throw you off (except for the pic that Bobcat called me out when I faceplanted during the Praetorian Invasion on Champion). This would be an expensive build and if you wanted Scorpion Shield you'd have to go redside (change alignment but you can go back to hero).

This is a close range Electric/Electric/Mace Blaster build. I play in melee range right alongside the tanks/scrappers/brutes. He is softcapped to Smash/Lethal (Typed Defense) with very high energy defense. On teams I just throw out SC / BL and occasionally PSink. Solo however I rely alot on SC and PSink in big groups.

If you're not sure about the whole defense thing read over: Why is the softcap so important? by Dechs Kaison
http://dechskaison.blogspot.com/2011...important.html

My I20 build

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Apologies for the lengthy post but hopefully you have some more information to go forward on. Good hunting
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